Champaign, OH:  Heroes

Though nothing, will keep us together…
We could steal time…
just for one day…
We can be Heroes, for ever and ever…
What d’you say?
(David Bowie – Heroes)

Heroes…I remember when this song debuted. I was a HUGE Bowie fan. I used to haunt record shops, record basements, for Bowie albums to add to my collection. He was the master of disguise, master of song, master of story telling and character.

I remember hearing this song, for the first time, on a college radio station…shout out to the old WUSO:)And my favs who were late night DJ’s at WUSO.

Anyway…heroes. In song, in real life, we all need them. I know that I hold all that is honorable in the heroes who have touched my life in the past and the present. A hero, to me, is anyone who teaches you, gives you inspiration, makes you adhere to a higher code.

The heroes that I have in my life have been bigger than life. Models of who I can only hope to make proud. Men, like my grandfather, who set my standards for good men. My daughter, who, if you don’t know her story, is probably my hero for life! My grandmother, an eternal hero who gave me the permission to have wings.

A hero can be anyone who touches your life. I am proud to say that I am still finding and adding heroes to my list. Friends, fellow vendors, business associates, chance encounters.

From a hero, we take growth, truth, pride, confidence, a calm in adversity, a mentor, a teacher, an anchor in the wind.

This market houses many heroes. I look at the vendors who stand in front of me, each week. I look at my assistants. I look at the market, itself. I look at the backing of the YMCA. A hero, everywhere I look. I constantly learn, I constantly admire, I constantly am amazed.

This market is a little local hero. It was built on uncertainty, it grew, it built wings, it conquered, it got a voice, it took on adversaries, it withstood…all because of people that are my heroes. People who dared to rock the boat, make a leap, look at the daunting challenge, and ran with it. We made it all happen. We stand strong. We are your local united front of goodness. Pioneers of a sort. Explorers. We took the challenge, charted the course, took on the obstacles, fought for our market to remain one of truth, one of amazing vendors, and one that we are proud to offer, each and every week.

My heroes of local…take a bow.

The market is open until 10pm..I am here, all evening, taking in your orders, keeping the lovelight on, making sure we do everything we can for you.

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam

ALFN Local Food Club:  Learn New Skills at ALFN's Fundraiser!

I’m sure it’s been a rough week, not being able to order from the market and all, but I’ve got just the thing to cheer you up: You can purchase tickets to ALFN’s Fall Fundraiser today to learn how to make pickles, ricotta cheese, and/or gourmet bavarian pretzels from some of the most talented foodies in town. You’ll get to learn new skills ALL while supporting our work to support a stronger local food system here at the Arkansas Local Food Network.

Now’s the time to purchase tickets, since space is limited and we’ll open up sales to the wider community tomorrow. We always appreciate your support and could not do the work we do without you!

Speaking of which, there’s still time to attend our customer focus group tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1st, from 6-7:30pm in Parke Hall (the Food Club room). You’ll get (a guaranteed) $5 in local food bucks as well as the opportunity to help us serve you better. Just e-mail me at arlocalfoodnetwork@gmail.com if you’d like to attend.

Thanks so much for your constant support!

- Alex Handfinger
Director of Operations

Do you have questions or comments about this, or any, weblog? Thoughts on local food, goods, or events? Reply to this email and let us know what’s on your mind. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated!

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Just a Short Time Left to Order!

Please remember to place your market order very soon. This week’s market will close for ordering at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday), for delivery fresh from local farms on Thursday. Don’t forget all our eggs, creamline milk, summer fruits & vegetables, local honey, jams and bread! What good eating, so easily available on our online market! We also have a great selection of perennial plants & hanging baskets, herbal & handmade products.

Pickup will be at Square Books, 113 E. Main St, Manchester, from 3:00-4:30 on Thursday. Please e-mail me or call (931) 273-9708 if you would prefer to pick up on Friday morning between 10 am and 1 pm.

Thanks for your orders last week! Please encourage your local friends and family to shop with us and support local farmers!

Here is the complete list for this week. See you on Thursday!

~ Linda

How to contact us:
On Facebook
By e-mail
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.

Statesboro Market2Go:  Fall Veggies!

We have new fall veggies this week! Butternut squash and sweet potatoes are in season!

Be sure to order before midnight.

www.statesboromarket2go.locallygrown.net

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Order Reminder

Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that we’ll be closing for orders tonight at 10:00 p.m. Get your orders in soon!

Happy ordering!

We hope to see you on Thursday for the market pick-up!

Check out our Facebook page for great info on local foods issues and upcoming events.
Be sure to click on the “Like” button at the top of the Facebook page to get automatic updates. Thanks!

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Russellville Community Market

Tullahoma Locally Grown:  Kefir and cherry tomatoes

Hi guys,
I’ve added free kefir grains to anyone who has been interested in trying to make this delicious cultured milk product. Similar to yogurt but yogurt only has 2-5 stains of beneficial bacteria whereas kefir has 30 beneficial strains of bacteria and yeast which aggressively colonize the gut by destroying pathogens. Kefir is also incredibly easier to make than yogurt. Order your grains or give me an email if you have questions!

Also Wayne Diller has added cherry tomatoes, get them before the frost does!

See ya thursday

Champaign, OH:  Regroup, Recharge, Plan

Well, your market manager is bouncing back from a crazy, fast paced, bake-a-rama, kind of summer season!!

I spent the past two days out in my yard dealing with some much needed TLC to my plants, herbs, weeds…I sort of just closed my eyes to the whole ordeal, all summer, as I would speed out of my drive to venues, markets, festivals, and my shop.

Sunday morning, I put myself out of contact with most people. I let myself soak up the sun, listen to Grateful Dead tunes, pull weeds, pick up sticks, become one with myself and my tasks.

I am such a social person, such a high energy person, such an ON person, that when I begin craving the quiet, the peace, the sun, my inner thoughts, I know I have hit that Cosmic wall.

I think it is important for our souls to drop out, tune out, at times. I was very selective on who’s phone call or texts I took. I answered no emails. I had no friends over. I made no attempt to contact my friends. The recharge had taken over in order for me to regroup, and then yes, start the plan for this next part of Cosmic Charlie.

I have a year anniversary coming up in my Cosmic shop, I just celebrated 5 years at The Depot Coffeehouse, 3 years out at Mad River Market, 3 years at this little lovely market. I love looking back at old notes, old baking lists, old market lists. It lets me smile, it lets me laugh, it lets me see just how far you can go with never ending determination. But, you also need the little pockets of time to recharge, regroup, plan, so that you CAN continue to move forward.

Why not make that your goal, this week. Let us worry about getting all of our local needs out of the way. Go ahead. The market closes at 10pm, tonight. Order today, close the book on that, begin your recharge, regroup, plan. We will see you on Thursday, with orders ready to roll, when you are ready to come back to reality!

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam

CLG:  Tuesday Reminder - Market Closes Tonight!

Hello Friends,
There’s still time to place your order for pickup on Friday, October 3rd. The market closes tonight around 10pm.

How to contact us:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…

Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039

Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net

Our Website:

www.conway.locallygrown.net

On Twitter: @conwaygrown

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846

Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest - Still Plenty of Items to Order!

Market News

Hello!

There is still time to place an order this week. There is a great selection of veggies – lettuces, greens of all kinds, tomatoes still! and other wonderful items. This time of year is as bountiful as any other, and has even more variety than the summer months do, so please take advantage of all there is to offer!

The Fall flowers are so beautiful and colorful right now – enjoy them while you can! In a few weeks we will have a frost, and the fresh, local flowers will be gone until spring! The marigolds are booming, as well as the colorful zinnias! Also festive broom corn for your autumn decorating!

Dozen Bakery has up their special Fall treat of cranberry pumpkin bread. Not too sweet and so delicious!

Once again, thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

John and Tallahassee

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Champaign, OH:  Dandelion

Dandelion don’t tell no lies…
Dandelion will make you wise…
Tell me if she laughs or cries…
Blow away dandelion, blow away.. dandelion
(Rolling Stones – Dandelion Lyrics)

It’s no secret…in my growing up, I lived for music from The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Doors, The Beatles…for one, they were amazing bands!! Second, they all sported the girls, the muses, the band aids, the groupies. Marianne, Anita, Pattie, Pamela, Donna…each band had the iconic girls! Free spirited, fun, well dressed, all part of the rock tapestry that made up the backdrop of those times.

I was/am a huge Stones fan. I have every single album ever put out by The Stones, down in my album collection. The music, the clothes, the girls, the life.

You may ask yourself, what is Cosmic Pam talking about? Where is she taking us, now? Dare we ask?

Love. Fabrics. Rich tapestry. Bands sticking together. Free. Talented. Going where no band had gone before.

And, yes…the same can be said of this little market of love. We share the love, our rich local fabric makes us strong, makes us proud, as we showcase the talents and hard work of our local producers and growers, each and every week. We go where no other local farmer’s market has gone. We are open all year, we offer the best of the best, we offer one stop shopping, we offer prices way below mass produced stores, we offer healthy, we offer nutrition, we are eclectic, we all offer a colorful story…and the market is headed up by yours truly…your brightly dressed, hippie clad, full of love girl that fronts the goodness.

Tonight is Monday…dust off some old tunes, give them a spin, let your mind drift, and sit and read through the colorful tapestry of our market. Order, relax, disengage, make the scene…we are here to take your orders, make it all happen, and greet you on Thursday, with a full bag of tricks for you to take home.

Let us sing to you…let us help you groove the week…

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam