Name: Waste Not Empty Bowls
Start: 2026-10-17T09:00:00-07:00
Location: Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arts Center

Waste Not’s Annual Empty Bowls Event 
Good food belongs on plates, not in landfills.
Join us as we kick off Waste Not’s 40th anniversary celebration at our annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Mesa Arts Center.
This free community celebration brings the Valley together to fight hunger and food waste while celebrating the power of community. Enjoy beautiful handcrafted bowls created by local artists, lunch, a silent auction, raffle prizes, artist demonstrations and activities for the whole family.
Admission is free, with handcrafted bowls and lunch available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Waste Not and its work to rescue food, reduce waste and help feed our community. This event is proudly presented by Waste Not, the Arizona Clay Association and the Mesa Arts Center.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 
Mesa Arts Center | Mesa, Arizona
Learn more and save your spot by registering at: <a href="https://www.wastenotaz.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wastenotaz.org</a>

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