While many words could be used to describe her, we simply refer to her as Marvelous Mel, the master mind behind last week's National Farmers' Market Week celebration. After two years of putting our "want ad" in the newsletter, nearly begging for volunteers to help out at the market, Mel Farnsley virtually showed up on the market's doorstep one Friday during the winter market, asking how she could help us. The Market Management Team (consisting of two, sometimes, weary women) had been wishing very hard for a Marketing Director and a Special Events Coordinator. And then, along came Mel to our rescue.
In this week's newsletter we recap the results of Mel's hard work as we thank all those who made last Friday's National Farmers' Market Week celebration such a wonderful success. The first and hugest thanks goes to Mel. About a month ago Mel said, "You know, National Farmers' Market Week is coming up soon and I think we should celebrate it." And we said, "O.K." That's all it took for Mel to get to work to make it happen. She almost single-handedly organized the entire event.
The list of those whom we want to thank is long and we hope we don't forget anyone. We are also including some pictures for the newsletter readers who were not able to attend this gala event.
First we want to thank our vendors who are so faithful in coming to market every week to bring the fruits of their labors to share with their many loyal customers. Of course, without vendors and customers there would be no Farmers' Market. Thanks also to Sam Keller, Mayor of Cheviot, (pictured here with Nancy Romans) who presented each of our vendors a Certificate of Appreciation.
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| Fred the Photographer |
Fred did a great job with this photo where he captured Ora of Ora's Pottery demonstrating origami to one of the younger market shoppers, while in the background Jackie Mallay was teaching David, a market volunteer, the practice of Tai Chi.Other volunteers included several groups of musicians who entertained market goes, plus Sam the Clown who encouraged passersby along North Bend Road to stop in to join the festivities.
The entertainment added greatly to the festive ambiance of the celebration. We hope they will grace us with repeat performances in the future.
The celebration ended in a big way as we announced the winners of the raffle. Thanks goes out to the area businesses who donated the prizes, and congratulations goes to the following winners:
Alex Lohmann - Market bag with Market goodies
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| Peg (volunteer) awarding prize to Alex |
Sandy Owen - 1 oil change gift certificate from Delhi Goodyear
Rebecca Davidson - 1 car care gift bucket from Delhi Auto Zone
Mandy Mays - 2 tool kits from KOI Auto Parts
Jenny Stephens -Slate Switch plate cover, handcrafted by M. Kreimer
Cathleen Meier -A 20 minute chair massage from Danny Reckman, Licensed Massage Therapist. Danny is one of our regular weekly vendors; so, those of you who were not lucky enough to win a chair massage can still treat yourself to one the next time you are at market.
We also offer huge thanks to the additional volunteers who staffed the Management Booth and supported the event in numerous ways: Mary Anne, Hannah, and Taylor. And, if we have forgotten anyone, please accept our apologies and our heartfelt thanks for your support.
And now, we turn our attention to this week's market.
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We hope everyone will help us spread the word about this great news. Please share the information with neighbors, friends, and co-workers so food stamp beneficiaries will become aware that they can now purchase fresh produce and other healthy food items at the Farmers' Market, directly from the people who produce the foods.
NOTICES
- Skirtz & Johnston will not be at market during the month of August. they will return in September.
SEASONAL & CHANGING PRODUCTS/ITEMS
We are continuing to see a plethora of produce overflowing on our farmers' tables at market. You can choose from many varieties of heirloom tomatoes, as well as peppers from mild to waaay hot, along with all the many kinds of summer vegetables.
We are just beginning to see the onset of the transition season, that's the season where we still see loads of the summer veggies, while we are also seeing the very beginnings of the fall crops. Butternut squash and spaghetti squash were at market last Friday for the first time this season. Hmm, maybe sweet potatoes are not far off? It's fun to come to market and see what our farmers have harvested for our dinner tables. Yum, yum!
For a full listing of seasonal produce, visit CORV's Website.
For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
We are just beginning to see the onset of the transition season, that's the season where we still see loads of the summer veggies, while we are also seeing the very beginnings of the fall crops. Butternut squash and spaghetti squash were at market last Friday for the first time this season. Hmm, maybe sweet potatoes are not far off? It's fun to come to market and see what our farmers have harvested for our dinner tables. Yum, yum!
For a full listing of seasonal produce, visit CORV's Website.
For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
- Chair Massage, where you can relax after a hard day
- Kids & Krafts, where the kids can have loads of fun so you can leisurely shop the market
- Many food and non-food items
- and a list of vendors who accept credit cards
READY MADE FOODS
GRILLING BY LOGAN: Weather permitting, Logan, of Mohr Animal Acres, will be grilling a variety of their meats. Their sandwiches are great for a treat while you shop or as a take-home dinner for your family! Available only until 6:30.
REMINDER
Remember to stock up on your eggs, meats, and other items from Mohr Animal Acres as they will be at market this week (only until 6:30).
Remember to stock up on your eggs, meats, and other items from Mohr Animal Acres as they will be at market this week (only until 6:30).
DID YOU KNOW?
There are only a couple week's remaining for you to vote for your favorite Farmers' Market. If you haven't already done so, we hope you will take a few moments and
help Make Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market America's Favorite Farmers' Market! American Farmland Trust's America's Favorite Farmers' Markets contest has kicked into gear and we need your votes to win!
The process is simple. To vote for our market, all you have to do is:
1.) Go to www.farmland.org/vote
2.) Type in Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market and,
3.) Click "Vote"
That's it. That's all it takes to bring Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market one step closer to being America's favorite Farmers' Market.
According to American Farmland Trust, the purpose of this contest is to re-connect local consumers to local farms, with the ultimate goal of keeping our nation's farm and ranch land productive and healthy.
help Make Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market America's Favorite Farmers' Market! American Farmland Trust's America's Favorite Farmers' Markets contest has kicked into gear and we need your votes to win!
The process is simple. To vote for our market, all you have to do is:
1.) Go to www.farmland.org/vote
2.) Type in Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market and,
3.) Click "Vote"
That's it. That's all it takes to bring Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market one step closer to being America's favorite Farmers' Market.
According to American Farmland Trust, the purpose of this contest is to re-connect local consumers to local farms, with the ultimate goal of keeping our nation's farm and ranch land productive and healthy.
We're always looking for volunteers! If you're available to lend a
hand at the Market any time between 2:00pm and 7:30pm on Fridays, or
during the week for more behind the scenes activities, check out the
link below to contact us!
We do, at times, add additional vendors. For further information you may email us by clicking on the link below.
We do, at times, add additional vendors. For further information you may email us by clicking on the link below.
Please share this newsletter with friends and family to help spread the word about LEWFM!
Our vendors are at market each Friday from 3:00 - 7:00 rain or shine, and they hope you will be there too!
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