This week we are highlighting Green GRRRL Wisdom, aka, Karen Blocher. When Karen first started at our market we referred to her as The Tea Lady, because tea was the main focus of her offerings. That soon changed as she expanded her line to include her handmade soaps, essential oils, and other body care products. Ever interested in supplying more synthetic chemical free products for her customers, Karen will have additional new items this week and in the next few weeks. She offered the following to inform her customers about what she has in store for them.
We encourage our vendors to use local sources for the ingredients in their products. As you can see, Karen takes that to heart, using milk from another vendor's goats and Jewelweed from her mother's property. Karen, a Certified Herbalist, is quite knowledgeable about plants in the wild that are safe for humans to use. If you have questions Karen will be glad to share her knowledge with you.
I have a new soap to feature this week, Goat Milk Oatmeal & Honey. The goat milk is from Ame's / Fox Run Farm's goats. I will also have more of the Alkanet Lavender soap bar. They're both slightly bigger...Goat Milk Oatmeal & Honey bars are around 6 ounces for $4.99, and the Alkanet Lavender bars are over 5 ounces for $4.99.
Also, I'm working on a First Aid line that I hope to have most of (3 out of 4) for this Friday's market. There's a Bug Repellant, a First Aid Salve, a Jewelweed Spray (for poison ivy/oak), and (in a month) a Jewelweed Poison Ivy/Oak Soap. The jewelweed is from my mother's property, so it's fresh and wild harvested.
We encourage our vendors to use local sources for the ingredients in their products. As you can see, Karen takes that to heart, using milk from another vendor's goats and Jewelweed from her mother's property. Karen, a Certified Herbalist, is quite knowledgeable about plants in the wild that are safe for humans to use. If you have questions Karen will be glad to share her knowledge with you.
NOTICES
- We will not have market on July 4.
- Jenny, of Angela's Homemade Pies & More, will be at market this week; however she will be leaving at 5:30 (this week only).
For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
- Kids & Krafts (available starting at about 3:45), 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
REMINDERS
While some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter, people who are new to the market are reading the newsletter for the first time; therefore, the Reminders section is included each week so new folks can see what's happening around the market and around town.
While some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter, people who are new to the market are reading the newsletter for the first time; therefore, the Reminders section is included each week so new folks can see what's happening around the market and around town.
NEW AT THIS SUMMER'S MARKET
PRE-ORDER AND SAVE $$$
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| Bread varieties sold by L2LS Click image to enlarge |
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| Jenny of Angela's Homemade Pies |
As more vendors become involved in the Pre-order and Save $$$ promos we will highlight them in future newsletters. You can also see up-to-the-minute news on the market's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lewfm.org
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The Whys & Hows of Eating Local: A Series That Takes the Mystery Out of Eating Local
Although this series has already begun, it's not too late to attend the remaining session. Also, note that the series will repeat; therefore, you can pick up any session when they are offered the next time.
When: Tuesdays March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24 *
Time: 7:00-9:00 P.M.
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Where: Cheviot
United Methodist Church
3820 Westwood Northern Blvd. 45211
Cost: $10 (free) per session**,
$30 (free) for series**
Student rate; $5 (free) per session**, $15 (free) for series**
Presented by Learning to Live Sustainably,
with support from Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market
*We encourage participants to
attend all four sessions; nevertheless, each session is stand alone and
participants may pick and choose which sessions they wish to attend. Sessions 1 & 2 cover the Whys. Sessions 3 & 4 cover the Hows. Series is scheduled to be repeated the last
Tuesdays of July through October.
**The sessions are essentially
free because each participant will receive 10, 30, 5, or 15 free Market Bucks, redeemable at any
vendor booth at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market.
Thanks to the folks at Cheviot
UMC for allowing the program to be held at their church.
To RSVP or for further information, call (513) 481-1914 or email mary.learningtolivesustainably@gmail.com
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BRIGHT IDEA
While we would like to take credit for the following Bright Idea, alas we can't. This Bright Idea was submitted by Kerry Wood, Pastor of Cheviot United Methodist Church. For his Bright Idea Kerry will receive five Market Bucks, which he can spend at any of the vendor booths. If you would like to receive free Market Bucks, email us your Bright Idea and if it is chosen for inclusion in the newsletter you, too, will receive five Market Bucks. Email your Bright Idea to lewfmlocal@gmail.com
Barters' Corner Do you have a skill or talent that you could teach to others? Perhaps you know how to grow your own food, or how to preserve the abundance of summer produce and could share that knowledge with others. Maybe you have extra gardening tools, or canning or other food related equipment you are willing to share. You can put your skills and/or unused equipment to good use by bartering with others who want what you have and have what you want.
If you wish to participate in the Barters' Corner email us at lewfmlocal@gmail.com.
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BARTERS' CORNER UPDATE
Our first response to the Barters' Corner Bright Idea came from a person who said:
My passion in life is sustainable living with includes gardening, homesteading etc. So I have been learning tons about that. I know how to fix computers and have worked in the IT field for years. As for what I need, anything to do with gardening and homesteading.This sounds like a great opportunity for folks to connect with one another and share skills. If you have gardening skills and need IT help and would like to connect with this person you may email us and we will forward your info. Or if you have other skills or items you would like to barter, email us and we will add you to our Barters' Corner. Email us at lewfmlocal@gmail.com
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SPECIAL VOLUNTEER REQUEST: If you have experience in developing software programs and/or web based online ordering systems we would love to hear from you. To learn more, please email us Here.
WANTED: VOLUNTEERS. We're always looking for volunteers! If you're available to lend a hand at the Market any time between 1:30pm and 7:30pm on Fridays, or during the week for more behind the scenes activities, check out the link below to contact us!
VENDORS: We currently have openings for a meat vendor, produce vendors, and vendors offering value added items. If you are interested or know someone who might be, you may email us through the link below.
Vendors/Volunteers Click Here!
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We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!
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