Last year, one of the best events I went to was the Vendy Awards. I wrote about it here, and you can see pictures here. Good food, good cause, good time. The Street Vendor Project (SVP), which runs the event, will be presenting the 2006 Vendy Awards on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the St. Marks Church-in-the-Bowery in NYC. Mark your calendars and buy your tickets now ($50 each). And also, take a moment to nominate your favorite vendor cart — the Vendy finalists are chosen based on your votes. The finalists will be at the event serving food, and there will also be an open bar. It really is just a great time, and it’s all for a good cause — The SVP is a legal project that advocates on behalf of street vendors. Read the excellent about us section at the SVP website to learn more about their good work. And be sure to also check out this article in the New York Times about the upcoming event and NYC street vendors.