Some customers have asked us when we will be moving back to Harvest Home Park; therefore, we realize that not everyone has been made aware that we will be staying at Cheviot United Methodist Church throughout the summer. Please help us spread the word about the market's correct location!
While the market's year round location is Cheviot United Methodist Church 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd. 45211, the location at the church varies depending on other activities at the church and depending on the weather (sunny and warm, we're outside; stormy or cold, we're inside). Just follow the happy voices and you'll find us.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHT
What a truly joyous occasion: Last Friday's opening of the Summer Market was delightful. Picture perfect weather, vendors and their exceptional products, and customers who were pleased with the numerous selections resulted in a spectacular day. All the hard work that went into the day was worth it as we saw the smiling faces of both customers and vendors, as evidenced by the picture above of "Jenny the Pie Lady" and the customers who were delighted with her made-from-scratch desserts. All of that, and special guest vendors, and the electronics recycling event made for a day to remember. BTW: for those who did not have time to dig out your old electronics, eCycleIT said they will be glad to make a repeat appearance. We will keep you informed as to their return date.
SUMMER OF SUSTAINABILITY
Last Friday's kick off of the Summer of Sustainability was exceptional, and yet it was only the beginning of so much more cool stuff. This week we have a great lineup of special guest vendors. Following is a description of the full slate of experts who will talk with Market customers this Friday about numerous aspects of renewable energies. For a complete listing of special events throughout the month of May click here.
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
As a way to continue the focus on Sustainability, you are invited to the free showing of the film Bag It. Sponsored by Cincinnati Past Plastic, this film is important to everyone who has even the least bit of concern about the environment and how plastic negatively impacts the environment. Far from being a downer, Bag It offers truth in a palatable way. Bag It will be shown at the Esquire Theater, 320 Ludlow Ave. 45220 on Thursday May 30 at 7:30 P.M. To view the trailer click here.
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Local Fest: Local Food, Local Art & Local Music. Join Grailville for a festival that celebrates all things local. Saturday May 25th noon until 5 P.M. at Grailville 932 O'Bannonville Road Loveland, Ohio 45140. The event, which will be held rain or shine, is free and open to the public ($5.00 parking fee). For more information click here.
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From Plow to Chow:
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and lively music while supporting local farmers, chefs, artists, and making a contribution to the free store food bank through the purchase of your ticket to From Plow to Chow.
NOTICES
SUMMER OF SUSTAINABILITY
Last Friday's kick off of the Summer of Sustainability was exceptional, and yet it was only the beginning of so much more cool stuff. This week we have a great lineup of special guest vendors. Following is a description of the full slate of experts who will talk with Market customers this Friday about numerous aspects of renewable energies. For a complete listing of special events throughout the month of May click here.
May 10th – “Renewable
Energy Sources – Kicking the Fossil Fuel Habit”
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Larry Feist, Program Chair/Professor of the
Renewable Energy Major at Cincinnati State and a highly respected expert in
renewable energies, will present different renewable energy options.
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Metro will be offering tours of one of its
GoMetro Hybrid Buses and sharing info on the green efforts of Metro.
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Susan VonderHaar with Save Energy Cincy
will be bringing renewable
energy--Conservation--to LEWFM. Save Energy Cincy specializes in
Energy Conservation workshops that are fun and interactive as well as
educational. Join in the Energy Efficiency Scavenger Hunt throughout the
Market and win one of the hourly prizes.
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Nicole Klosterman from Greater Cincinnati Energy
Alliance will be distributing information about GCEA’s various energy
efficiency programs. Check them out at
www.greatercea.org.
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
As a way to continue the focus on Sustainability, you are invited to the free showing of the film Bag It. Sponsored by Cincinnati Past Plastic, this film is important to everyone who has even the least bit of concern about the environment and how plastic negatively impacts the environment. Far from being a downer, Bag It offers truth in a palatable way. Bag It will be shown at the Esquire Theater, 320 Ludlow Ave. 45220 on Thursday May 30 at 7:30 P.M. To view the trailer click here.
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Local Fest: Local Food, Local Art & Local Music. Join Grailville for a festival that celebrates all things local. Saturday May 25th noon until 5 P.M. at Grailville 932 O'Bannonville Road Loveland, Ohio 45140. The event, which will be held rain or shine, is free and open to the public ($5.00 parking fee). For more information click here.
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From Plow to Chow:
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and lively music while supporting local farmers, chefs, artists, and making a contribution to the free store food bank through the purchase of your ticket to From Plow to Chow.
NOTICES
- Jo the Jam Lady will not be at market again until May 31.
- Happy Bungalow will not be at market on May 17.
With last Friday being the launching of the Summer Market, we are pleased to announce the newest additions to our lineup of Very Valued Vendors:
Tutu's Unique Treats; baked goods
Gypsy Grove; select herbs and produce
Sacred Grove; produce, herbs, and some unusual produce to enhance your culinary offerings
Ya Tamu Beauty; skin and hair care products
We also offer a Warm Welcome Back to Reidel's Urban Farm. They again are providing us with an array of plentiful produce. Also look for some new additions from their urban farm. They've been quite busy over the winter, and we will receive the benefits of their labor.
For a full listing of our vendors and their products, check out our Vendors.
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.
The Romans Family Farm, who has been a Very Valued Vendor at LEWFM since its first year of operation, will be returning again for this summer's market. YAY! They will again be offering their Eating Seasonally CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a CSA, there are many online sites where you can learn more, such as the Local Harvest Website http://www.localharvest.org/csa/ Eating Seasonally CSA is currently taking applications for their 2013 CSA. For further information you can visit their Facebook page here.
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Angela Ebner from Permaganic will be one of our special guest vendors during the month of May kickoff of the Summer of Sustainability. Angela will share her expertise in the area of permaculture, a sustainable way to use your land. Angela and her husband Luke also work with youth in the Over the Rhine area of Cincinnati. They use gardening as a way to help the kids in many ways. Angela emailed us recently asking us to help spread the word about their fundraising effort. Following is information about their campaign that runs only until June 10, 2013.
Please consider clicking on the following link to view/read and help fund our Youth Interns this year. The goal we set is for $1,000, which funds one teen. Or help us exceed the goal and unlock a matching grant. All donations are tax-deductible.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eco-garden-youth-intern-stipends
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| Garden Claw |
There are times when something that seems too good to be true is actually true. Granny's Garden School in Loveland is sharing their good fortune. They recently received a donation of Garden Claws to be used for fund raising. Usually selling for $25 - $30, Granny's Garden is offering them for $20, half of which will go to Granny's Garden School and, if you use code "LEWFM" when placing your order, the other $10 will go to Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market. If you are unfamiliar with how awesome the garden claw is, watch the demonstration video here.
[it's the second video, further down the page, picturing the children with Granny]
After viewing the video you will likely want to order one for yourself and/or a friend. You can order by credit card or by check. You can pick up your garden claw at our market. Details will be emailed to you after you place your order. Remember to use code "LEWFM". This offer is for a limited time. For more information regarding ordering click here.
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OUR VENDORS: For a full listing of our vendors, their products, the weeks they attend market, and their services including:
- Kids & Krafts (available starting at 4:45), 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
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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: If you are interested in becoming a vendor, you may email us through the link below.
Vendors/Volunteers Click Here!
Please share this newsletter with friends and family to help spread the word about LEWFM!
We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!
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