Weekend plans shaping up nicely? If you still have room on your Friday calendar, keep in mind that Olio United (1028 SE Water) is having their grand opening from 5 pm-late. Considering their a-bit-off-the-grid location, you may not have been down to this store. You can read about it here, but basically it’s a store that specializes in ethically produced goods (environmentally friendly and/or non-sweatshop), without feeling preachy or dorky—it’s clear that ethics are not the only criteria for the curation of the store. With clothing for men, women and children, paper products, kids’ toys, and a bit of home decor, it’s got something for just about everyone, and during Friday’s bash everything is discounted by 20 percent!! I’ll be there checking out their selection of TOMS Shoes—you can read up on the company’s program in which they donate a pair of shoes to a needy child for every pair that you buy in the site. They’re inspired by traditional Argentine shoes, but they remind me of the little flats I’d buy in SF Chinatown to schlep to and from ballet class, but sturdier and in better colors.

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