MICHAEL SWAN: HELP OUT THE EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK >>>

The Emergency Food Network never takes a day off. They can’t while there are mouths to feed. Sunday, Oct. 11 its annual fund raising event Empty Bowls combines art, community, giving and fine eats. Local and regional artisans have donated one-of-a-kind bowls made from hand-tooled carved wood, colorful glass, hand-thrown clay by Pacific Northwest Potters, and placemats by Tacoma Weavers’ Guild.

Bowls are $10 each.

This event is very popular; the bowls go fast. Tasty soup and hearty breads from local chefs accompany purchases.

[St. Charles Borromeo Church, 2-5 p.m., $10, 7112 S.12th St., Tacoma, 253.224-6967]