Winter schedule: The market is now on its winter schedule, which means market is held every Friday from 3:30 - 6:30 P.M. Please read all the pertinent information about the winter market elsewhere in this newsletter.
Location: usually in the church's Werner Lounge. Follow the sign that says OFFICES and we will be right inside that entrance. Please note that this location could vary depending on other activities taking place at the church. Follow the happy voices and you'll find us.
Green GRRRL Wisdom (aka Karen Blocher)
Karen, whom many of you know as The Tea & Soap Lady, has reported to us that she will
be bringing back her Mechanic's soap this week, but with new features that sound wonderful. In addition, another of her popular items, the Olive Oil bar, is back.
Karen shares with us some details about some of the products she is featuring this week:
Karen, whom many of you know as The Tea & Soap Lady, has reported to us that she will
Karen shares with us some details about some of the products she is featuring this week:
This week, I've got my Mechanic's Pumice Soap back in stock. It's a new improved batch, slightly larger, looks nicer, and I've added charcoal to the soap along with the pumice and clay for its cleansing power. And, it has a lovely orange scent from the essential oils, which also helps with the cleansing effect. This bar works great on greasy or garden hands, and works just like the well-known commercial soap bar, but without the chemical. One customer even reported that it cleans brushes in the art studio. It runs $5.99 (plus tax) for a 4.5 oz. bar.
Karen is a Certified Herbalist with a wealth of knowledge, which she generously shares. If you have questions about various herbs, teas, blends, etc. fee free to stop by her booth and chat. You will learn lots.Also, the Olive Oil bar is back in its original round shape, slightly larger, and now regular priced at $3.99 (plus tax) for a 4.5 oz. bar.
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT WINTER MARKET
Although Green GRRRL Wisdom and all the other vendors will have items that customers can purchase the day of market, if you would like to SAVE 10% on your purchases you can do so by pre-ordering your items from each of the vendors. You can pre-order while you are market each week, or if you won't be at market and would like information on how to place your pre-orders, email us at lewfmlocal@gmail.com. You can also find more information about how to pre-order and SAVE 10% by visiting the market's website lewfm.org Or you may call Mary at (513) 481-1914.
The SAVE 10% offer is not valid on meat and craft purchases.
For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
- Kids & Krafts (available starting at about 4:15), 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
You can also see up-to-the-minute news on the market's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lewfm.org
NOTICE
- There will be no market on Friday November 28.
IMPORTANT HAPPENING AROUND TOWN
Reclaiming Our Local Communities by Restoring Our Local Grocery Stores
While the vendors at LEWFM offer many of the food and non food items you wish to purchase, there are still occasions when you need to go to the grocery store for items not available at the farmers' market. Have you ever wished you could shop at a locally-owned store, one where you don't have to walk a half mile to pick up a few items? Would you prefer to shop at a locally-owned store where you know that more of the money you spend stays right in the local area? We are happy to report that efforts are being made to restore locally-owned grocery stores in the Cincinnati area, and you are invited to become a part of the effort.
To learn more about the exciting movement to restore locally-owned grocery stores, you are invited to attend an important event this Sunday, November 16 from 2:00 - 5:00 at the future home of the Clifton Co-op Market (formerly Keller's IGA) 319 Ludlow Ave.
Local producers will also be at the event this Sunday selling their wares, so you will be able to do your shopping.
To attend this Sunday's event, please visit the Local Loans for Local Foods: A Slow Money Group website to RSVP http://localloansforlocalfoods.org/. Your RSVP will help in planning for seating and for light refreshments that will be served.
REMINDERS
While the vendors at LEWFM offer many of the food and non food items you wish to purchase, there are still occasions when you need to go to the grocery store for items not available at the farmers' market. Have you ever wished you could shop at a locally-owned store, one where you don't have to walk a half mile to pick up a few items? Would you prefer to shop at a locally-owned store where you know that more of the money you spend stays right in the local area? We are happy to report that efforts are being made to restore locally-owned grocery stores in the Cincinnati area, and you are invited to become a part of the effort.
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Local producers will also be at the event this Sunday selling their wares, so you will be able to do your shopping.
To attend this Sunday's event, please visit the Local Loans for Local Foods: A Slow Money Group website to RSVP http://localloansforlocalfoods.org/. Your RSVP will help in planning for seating and for light refreshments that will be served.
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.
Angelia's Homemade Pies
Jenny The Pie (& Lots More) Lady is expanding her lineup. Those of you who have often asked when we will again have jams at market will be happy to know that Jenny is planning to honor your requests. She recently came into lots of locally grown apples, and other locally grown fruits, and decided it's tine to branch out. Stop by Jenny's booth and check out her new supply of apple butter and jams, some of which are no-added sugar options. And while there, you can check out all the other yummy items she sells, including cheeses from Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese.
Angelia's Homemade Pies
Jenny The Pie (& Lots More) Lady is expanding her lineup. Those of you who have often asked when we will again have jams at market will be happy to know that Jenny is planning to honor your requests. She recently came into lots of locally grown apples, and other locally grown fruits, and decided it's tine to branch out. Stop by Jenny's booth and check out her new supply of apple butter and jams, some of which are no-added sugar options. And while there, you can check out all the other yummy items she sells, including cheeses from Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese.
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Produce Perks
For
those who noticed the new logo at the bottom of the newsletter recently
and wondered what it means, here is the good news about a new program
that began this summer. Produce Perks is an incentive program that is
meant to encourage and help those who receive EBT (formerly known as
food stamps) purchase more produce. Produce Perks is a dollar for
dollar match (up to $10), with the matching dollars used on produce.
The Produce Perks website offers the following additional information:
Please
help us spread the word about this very worthwhile program. One way to
help get the word out is to stop by the market management booth to pick
up brochures to share with those you know who receive EBT benefits. You
could also leave brochures at your church, doctor or dentist's office,
or any locations that would permit you to do so. For
those who noticed the new logo at the bottom of the newsletter recently
and wondered what it means, here is the good news about a new program
that began this summer. Produce Perks is an incentive program that is
meant to encourage and help those who receive EBT (formerly known as
food stamps) purchase more produce. Produce Perks is a dollar for
dollar match (up to $10), with the matching dollars used on produce.
The Produce Perks website offers the following additional information:“Produce Perks” is an initiative modeled after a similar program in Cuyahoga County. It is administered by OSU Extension, Hamilton County as a partnership of OSU Extension, Hamilton County; the City of Cincinnati Health Department; and the City of Cincinnati Creating Healthy Communities initiative. Focus is on access and affordability of healthy fruits and vegetables for under-served consumers.
Produce Perks are incentive tokens given to customers at participating farmers’ markets who use an Ohio Direction Card (“electronic benefits transfer” or EBT card) to purchase food. A customer wishing to use their food assistance benefits can swipe their card at one central terminal, located at participating market’s information booths, and ask to withdraw a desired amount. The market provides tokens for the transaction and additional Produce Perks that can be spent on fruits and vegetables. As the name suggests, Produce Perks are only good for purchasing fruits and vegetables. All other tokens purchased with the Ohio Direction Card are good to use on eligible items at the market.
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We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!
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