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FARMER'S MARKET IN THE PLAZA
Depending on availability, vendors from Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota offer fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, farm fresh pasture raised eggs, organic culinary herbs, bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, vegetable transplants, lotions, balms, cold relief teas and drops, tinctures, skin products (including itch/rash relief), tub tea bags, and more.
** The UMD Farmer's Market will accept EBT cards in September! **
The New EBT Machine will be in operation for the month of September. (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009) Now low-income shoppers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as SNAP -- formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Cards at the UMD Farmer's Market! This is the first year that EBT Cards have ever been accepted at the Farmer's Market, so spread the word! This program is just one of many steps towards making sustainable, healthy food available to EVERYONE-- regardless of income! If you have any questions, please all Galen White at (218) 726-4865.
UMD STORES SPECIALS
During Market Day in the Plaza, enjoy 1/2 price fountain pop and Arco hot beverages. Save 20% off one regularly priced item, when using your black UMD reusable bag. (exclusions apply, see store for details.) UMD Stores will give away 20 free black bags during each Market Day throughout the summer.
ART IN THE PLAZA
A constantly changing bazaar featuring goods and demonstrations from local artists and crafters. Everything from jewelry and decorative garden stakes to paintings, craft items, and hand-blown glassworks.
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Last Market Day this Season: Sept. 30
NEW 1:30 START TIME!!
HavenWood Whole Foods: potatoes, tomatoes, honey and jams!
Grassroots Co-op: kale, carrots, parsley, potatoes, tomatillos, echinacea in pots, green beans, t-shirts, mesh grocery bags.
Mike's Apiary: local honey, jam/jelly, apples, cabbage, onions.
Gilby's Acre: fruit breads, fudge, cookies, bon-bons, and peanut butter dog treats, and single hammer windchimes.
D. Doug Dale: northland apples (variety).
Deb Shubat: heirloom & hybrid tomatoes, sweet, mild & hot peppers, pie pumpkins, winter squash, chard, nut & seed crackers, other fresh vegetables.
Susie Olund: leeks, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, carrots, beans, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, hot peppers, jam & more.
Maxine Jordahl: canned/baked goods, and fresh produce.
Lita Wallace: ready to cook vegetarian egg rolls, mango bread, green tomato bread, rice krispy treats, brownies, mexican wedding cakes, choc covered coconut flakes, chocolate chip cookies, sugar pea pods, corded baskets, table top quilts, greeting/note cards & more!
Stacey Kotlarek, Energy for Life: will not be attending the market on 9/30. www.energyforlifeconnection.com is where you can find out more about her products, including herbs to support your health and minimize colds and allergies! Plus balms, lotions, teas, and more!
Jamison Meats: fresh local meats, including beef, pork & chicken. Look for the white van near the edge of the plaza.
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LOOK FOR THESE ARTISTS AT THE MARKET THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER:
Gracia's Great Lake Soap - handcrafted soap for the good of your skin.
Iris Tan - jewelry made of wood, bamboo, shell, and glass.
Margo Herbert, Brassy Broad Originals - Beaded embroidery, goddess pins, cuff bracelets, clay face beaded brooches, strung necklaces, and amulet bag necklaces.
Barb Maki - beaded crochet bracelets, crystal heart necklaces and earrings, and lanyards.
Deb Shubat - flower photo cards.
Maureen Ulvi - handmade note cards
Rachel Hart, Apron Elegance - Unique one-of-a-kind hostess aprons. They are the quintessential accessory to any party. http://www.apron-elegance.com
Beth Matson - handmade note cards, magnets, and small photo albums.
Peggy Sobczak - beautiful beaded earrings, some with coins and amber.
Stephanie D'Aigle, Beaded Heron - unique handcrafted beaded jewelry.
Lita Wallace - corded baskets, quilts and dishcloths.
Golden Shamrock Traders - hand crafted quilted items & more.
Jill Bugbee - Precious Pet Portraiture, from photos or the real thing.
Rich Gilbertson - windchimes from recycled car pistons and more.
Nature's Reflection Photography -- Megan Anderson has nature prints and cards.
Tanya Peyton - Awakening Spirit - foot massages
Andre Phan - knit hats
Megan Shuey - beaded and imitation chain mail jewelry
APPLE COMPUTER DEMONSTRATION with Arielle Ehrman, UMD Apple Campus Representative.
PSYCHIC READINGS with Kim Luedtke, coach clairvoyant, creative genius. Psychic mini-readings - answers for life's most pressing questions and animal communication consultations (animal need not be present but a photo helps).
Listen to KUMD Tuesday mornings at 8:15 a.m. to find out what's happening at Market Day in the Plaza. http://www.kumd.org
Remember that UMD Market Day in the Plaza is located in the Kirby Plaza Bus Hub area, so it’s easy to Ride the Bus! Call 722-SAVE for bus schedules. There are metered parking spots along Kirby Drive and parking is available in the pay lot (G). Find a campus map here
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in selling your produce at the farmer's market or to subscribe to the farmer's market news group contact: Leah Nelson at (218) 940-2138 or nels5131@d.umn.edu.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in selling your art and craft items at the market please contact: Teri Glembin: tglembin@d.umn.edu, (218) 726-6507
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Music in the Plaza
This Week: Eric Rhame
Eric paints a lyrical, relaxed picture of the elements in his northern surroundings... find out more about him on his myspace page: www.myspace.com/ericrhame
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Sept 30: Eric Rhame
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