


Every year, a few weeks before Thanksgiving, we like to host our own gathering, in the spirit of giving back and giving thanks. We call this little event A Night of Bliss.
We call upon our community members, fellow businesses, friends and family, and we throw a party. There is food, music, dancing, games and endless, (yes, I did say endless) Coconut Bliss ice cream sundaes.
Imagine a heaping bowl of your favorite flavor, or flavors, all decked out in vegan caramel, fudge, roasted nuts, goji berries, or whatever it is that brings you bliss. In a word, it is awesome.


We’ve all heard the sayings: “You reap what you sow”, “For everything there is a season”, “Stop and smell the roses”. Perhaps you memorized these phrases as a child, and now they are just a part of your colloquial expression.

Wow!
What a night it was! It was our second annual “A Night of Bliss” event here in Eugene. I heard from several people that it felt like a family reunion. There were indeed so many familiar and friendly faces; every time I turned around I was giving a hug to someone I knew. The whole entire Coconut Bliss family had an absolutely amazing night, and we raised $3,200 dollars for our non-profits! This year’s local groups were the Willamette Valley Sustainable Foods Alliance, The Oregon Toxics Alliance, and The Eugene Coalition for Better School Food...