Patch Snap: Potbelly Sandwich Shop Holds Fundraiser for People Helping People

Patch Snap is an occasional post that features pictures from around Burlington or Burlington residents out and about.

Welcome to another edition of Patch Snap, where we highlight a picture or pictures of around Burlington or of Burlington residents out and about. Today's Patch Snap comes from Janet Fitzgerald of People Helping People, Inc. who wrote the following about Potbelly Sandwich Shop's pre-opening fundraiser for the community group: Potbelly Sandwich Shop had a fundraiser for People Helping People on Monday, April 22nd. Guests could purchase a lunch from 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. for just $5 with proceeds going to People Helping People. Potbelly raised $701 for PHP. Pictured left to right is Potbelly Manager Ian Goldstein along with PHP President Valerie Healey along with the staff of Potbelly Sandwich Shop. PHP thanks Potbelly for their support and …

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop Opening Today

The grand opening of the sandwich shop is today.

The new Potbelly Sandwich Shop is set to open it's doors in the Wayside Plaza, located at 2 Wayside Road, today.  The new restaurant is located in the former Fresh City location. Ian Goldstein is the general manager and has been with Potbelly since January of 2005, where he most recently held the position of general manager at the downtown Milwaukee location, a release from the restaurant states. "I am excited to be bringing the unique Potbelly experience to Burlington," he said. "I have met and connected with many of the people in this area and am thrilled to bring a new place for the neighbors to eat and have a fun time. It’s also exciting to introduce the Potbelly culture to the many businesses in the neighborhood."  The new shop …

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop Opening Next Week

The grand opening is next Tuesday with a charity "soft opening" happening on Monday to benefit People Helping People.

The incoming Potbelly Sandwich Shop in the Wayside plaza is set to open its doors next week. Wayside plaza is located at 6 Wayside Road. The Chicago-based restaurant that serves a variety of hot and cold sandwich options made from fresh cut meats and vegetables will have its grand opening next Tuesday, April 23. There will also be a "soft opening" on Monday with a fundraiser to benefit People Helping People and the Burlington Food Pantry, General Manager Ian Goldstein told Patch. For a $5 donation customers can get a drink and a sandwich. On Saturday, April 27, the restaurant will have an opening event with live music, musicians and food. The store is also still hiring, Goldstein said. Interested applicants can find the management team in …

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Wine Tasting and Charity Auction Fundraiser for People Helping People Tomorrow

Start you weekend with a night of wine tasting at Cafe Escadrille and help support Burlington's People Helping People.

Letter: Thank You Flatbread Pizza

A letter to the editor from People Helping People.

  The following is a letter to the editor from People Helping People Inc. - People Helping People would like to thank Joe Sylva from Flatbread for generously hosting the People Helping People Fundraiser on Tuesday, Jan. 22.  A percentage of the Pizza sales went to People Helping People.  There was also a bake sale and we thank all the individuals in our wonderful community who took the time to make for the event.    Pictured left to right from Flatbread Kyle Keating, Katy Duffey and Amy Pflanz.  For more information about PHP see www.peoplehelpingpeopleinc.org

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Patch Snap: Burlington 3rd Graders Collect Funds for People Helping People

Help a child in need have a happy holiday by donating a gift.

Welcome to another edition of Patch Snap, where we highlight a picture or pictures of around Burlington or of Burlington residents out and about. Today's Patch Snap comes from Janet Sullivan Fitzgerald of People Helping People, who states: "Mrs. Lynch’s Third Grade Class at Pine Glen did a food and penny drive during the month of December.  They collected $60 for People Helping People.    Matthew Cameron, who is in this class, collected $30 on his own by standing in his driveway and asking his neighbors for financial donations for the Food Pantry! People Helping People thanks Mrs. Lynch’s Third Grade Class for making a difference this holiday season!" Great job kids! Do you have a picture that would make a great Patch Snap? Email it with a…

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Patch Snap: Wish Tree at the Burlington Mall

Help a child in need have a happy holiday by donating a gift.

Welcome to another edition of Patch Snap, where we highlight a picture or pictures of around Burlington or of Burlington residents out and about. Today's Patch Snap comes from Janet Sullivan Fitzgerald, who states: Pictured above is Paul and Jane Raymond, Burlington Residents who represent the United Church of Christ Congregational.  Paul and Jane have opened the Wish Tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving for many years!  The Wish Tree will be at the Burlington Mall through Dec. 12 and provides gifts to over 200 children in the Town of Burlington.  Please consider taking a wish and making a child in the Town of Burlington happy during the Holidays! Do you have a picture that would make a great Patch Snap? Email it with a brief description …

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Patch Snap: Thank You from People Helping People

Patch Snap is an occasional post that features pictures from around Burlington or Burlington residents out and about.

Welcome to another edition of Patch Snap, where we highlight a picture or pictures of around Burlington or of Burlington residents out and about. Today's Patch Snap comes from People Helping People, which states: Gayle Hobgood, Director of the Burlington Community Food Pantry would like to thank Slak Chiropractic Group in Burlington for their generous donation to People Helping People.  They had a fundraiser for PHP during this past fall. The group has a mural of a tree on the wall of their office.  They offered their clients an opportunity to purchase a leaf to hang on the tree with proceeds going to People Helping People.   Pictured left to right is Kristen DeLuca, Dr. Jean-Marc Slack, Dr. Linda Slak and Linda Vanderburgh.

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Patch Facts

5T: Veterans Day Observed, Today's Weather and Volunteers Needed

Five things happening in Burlington today.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.  Today is Monday, Nov. 12. Here are 5 things you need to know:

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Letter: Thank You for Successful Raffle Fundraiser

People Helping People would like to thank everyone who helped make the recent raffle for the Capital Grille a success.

The following is a letter from People Helping People Inc.: The Fundraising Committee, Board of Directors of People Helping People and Pantry Director Gayle Hobgood would like to thank Burlington residents and Managing Partner of the Capital Grille David Icken for his donation of the $1,000 Gift Certificate to Capital Grille that was used for our 2nd Annual Raffle with the winning ticket being drawn at Olde Town Liquors on October 6.      We would also like to thank Deb and Doug Place owners of the Printing Place on Cambridge St. in Burlington for their donation of the printing of the raffle tickets. This is the second year in a row that both David Icken and Deb & Doug Place donated the Gift Certificate and Raffle Tickets.  Their generosity…

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