Community Roots Market - Sunday 11-4 April 19, 2009

FARMERS, ARTISANS, LIVE MUSIC Plus SIMPLE LIVING WORKSHOPS

Be sure to mark your calendar to join us on April 19th from 11-4 to buy LOCAL hand made and home grown items at Community Roots Market (2015 N Division). Community Roots Market is a project of P.E.A.C.H., and it exists to create a vibrant community by supporting LOCAL producers by providing a market for their products, and a connection to the people who love what they do.

When you spend your money directly with LOCAL producers, you support their success directly as they experience less costs associated with getting you the products you love. Come join us for live music and all things LOCAL at Community Roots Market.

Brought to you by PEACH, a tax exempt non-profit organization dedicated to creating a BUY LOCAL economy by connecting loacal foods and goods with local people.

For more information on vending contact Lisa 509-714-9880 or email : lisa@freshabundance.com

Community Roots Market – Sunday April 19th from 11-4
The Community Roots Farmers Market is always held at Fresh Abundance Division

We're at 2015 N. Division Street

Children's Activity Center 11-2
Suggest donation to P.E.A.C.H. is $5 for this workshop

Organic Gardening Class 10 AM
Rooting cuttings and plant divisions followed by general question and answer time.
$10 Suggested Donation

Lentz Spelt Farm Presentation 1PM
“Heritage Grain & Oil Seed Trends In Europe”

René Featherstone, agricultural journalist and partner in Lents Spelt Farms of Marlin, Washington, recently traveled to Germany to interview growers, chefs, researchers, marketers, and retailers about the ancient grains; spelt, emmer farro, and camelina. He will give a presentation on his findings and about the importance of intercropping or “Mischkultur”. A question and answer session will follow.

MUSICIANS: Looking for more local musicians to play at the market. Contact Lisa if you would like to come down and play lisa@freshabundance.com

Stephen Talley - Playing from 11am to 1pm, check him out at http://www.myspace.com/soundtravelmusic.com

Michaelyn – Playing from 3 to 4

VENDORS:
Slide Sideways - Original hand screen-printed goods and artwork. Check out the goods at www.slidesideways.etsy.com These folks are the graphic design artist that work with Fresh Abundance & P.E.A.C.H. if you like our new look these are the folks responsible for it. If you need graphic design work you can reach them at wearesliding@gmail.com

Michaelyn & Shawna – Handcrafted apparel, bags, blown glass, and much more.

Susie David’s Cattle Company LLC – Will have grilled sausages, frozen low fat ground beef & other cuts, frozen sausages, hot coffee & chocolate for sale.

Kensho Designs – Will be selling handmade market bags and organic cotton clothing.

Arabesque Bakery – Delicious breads, pastries, and savory goodies.

Earth Designed Cosmetics – Handmade lotions and creams.

Artful Spirit – Drums, recycled art, jewelry, etc. Get a sneak peak at www.sandyartfulspirit.com.

Dancing Chicken Studio – Catherine (Olason) Gregorak and Mark Easton are artists who create with a variety of media in their studio, including paintings, ceramic tile, & sculpture. Check out Mark's art on line www.markeastonart.com

Earth Beads – Handmade jewelry focused on natural stones.

Coffee Social - Coffee Social, your local organic cafe, will be serving really good organic, fair trade coffee and organic tea, and selling whole bean coffee. Coffee Social opened in September just a stone's throw from the Division Street Fresh Abundance and serves up really yummy organic cafe fare, all made in-house from scratch, seven days a week. Stop by and say hi! Located at 113 W Indiana Ave. Take a look online at www.coffeesocial.net.

Patriotic Motors Electric –An electric conversion shop, converting gasoline vehicles to battery electric, will have a booth at the market with information about this exciting topic.

Alma Libre Designs – One of a kind photography, jewelry, and fabric creations.

The French Quarter - Utilizing ingredients from local growers, or fruits and herbs they grow in our own back yards, the French Quarter's goal is to provide the downtown community with locally produced gourmet specialties of the highest quality. Supporting sustainable agriculture and our own hometown is the focus of The French Quarter. Located at 1311 W. Sprague. Check them out at www.myfrenchquarter.com.

AppleRock Farms – Come and see what these local farmers will have available.

Ty – Will be offering his massage services.

Thistledown Shetlands & Wools – Hand spun wool from their own Shetland sheep. Will also have yarn, hats, scarves, and purses for sale. Get a preview at
http://www.thistledownshetlands.com

Blue Button Apparel – Organic and Fair Trade bags that have been screen printed.

Tresia – Artist selling pottery, dolls, paintings and other fun things.

Shutterfly Kisses – Photographer showing and selling photos. Check out her website at www.yourphotographystudio.com