Sustainable Gift Event Showcases Local Vendors

Sustainable Jersey City will host SJC Green Drinks, a Zoom holiday celebration showcasing local green merchandise vendors, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on December 3. The event is an opportunity for eco-conscious people to meet their neighbors and discover small businesses offering sustainable gifts.

Guests will be eligible to win $250 worth of prizes being given away by the vendors showcasing their products. Participating Jersey City small businesses include Chaconia Candles, Tia Planta, Ogee Market, Illuminate Food, Spell Bathing and Hudson Houndstooth, among others. Event supporters are JCFamilies and the JC Women’s Collaborative.

Registration is required and will enter the guest into the prize drawing. A $5 donation earns an additional entry, with the total number of entries limited to five per person (including registration and donations). Names will be drawn live, at random, during the event.

To register, visit https://sjc-green-drinks-sustainable-gifting-market.eventbrite.com. The Zoom link to join the gathering will be sent to registrants the day of the event. For more information about prizes and featured vendors, follow SJC on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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