The annual Empty Bowl Event to honor World Food Day takes place in October every year. This event is put on by Arizona Clay and is held at the Arizona Center on a Friday around the middle of the month and usually runs from 10:30 until 2 pm. A $12 donation provides a handcrafted bowl and a pasta lunch prepared by Lombardi's Restaurant. Local potters will donate over 3000 handcrafted bowls as well as higher dollar items to be sold at the event in a boutique setting. 100% of the money raised will be is donated to Waste Not , a local charity who among other things donates food to the homeless. Over $40,000 is usually raised during this afternoon event. If you are interested in learning more about the event, or if you wish to decorate a bowl or make a tax-deductible donation to "Waste Not" please don't hesitate to call me.