Vendors and Activities for July 10

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Have we got a fun activity lined up this week — garden photography! Award-winning photographer Chris Wooley of Head and Tails Photo is going to show you how to put your best flower forward when showing off your home garden on Instagram or Facebook. He’ll go over macro settings, bokeh, filters and other ways to make your flowers and other plants look their best. So feel free to bring your camera, any questions you may have, and any photos you want to show off.

The Kids Eating Right: Nutrition and Exercise for Life (KERNEL) pilot program is launching today too. Organized by us and Catholic Charities’ Food for All initiative, this marks the start of a weekly kid-friendly activity that focuses on healthy eating and exercise. It’s safe, free and lots of fun, so bring your children and grandchildren! This week kids will get to transplant a zucchini of their own and learn how to tend and harvest it.

SafeLink Wireless is going to be joining us at the market today too. Through the federal Lifeline program, they’re able to give qualifying individuals free mobile devices and voice plans they need to to connect to jobs, family and emergency services at no cost. If you think you might be eligible (folks on SNAP, SSI, TANF and other assistance programs are good candidates), please stop by the market today and find out more at the SafeLink booth.

Our musician today is Hannah Siglin, another market favorite. She sings and plays beautifully. Andrew Kunellis, a songsmith from the Oakland area who’s playing our market for the first time. (Hannah is actually scheduled for next week!)

And, yes, today there will be Korean food from Spokane Hope Christian Reformed Church to eat in or take out. You’ll find them in the basement of Knox. Just follow the sandwich boards — or the heavenly scent of authentic Korean food.

Oh, and there are still a few remaining dump passes worth $20 each for Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood residents. First come, first served.

And without further ado, here are the vendors scheduled to join us today:

Planning on coming today? Please RSVP on Facebook here! We’re a grassroots market and rely on our patrons to help get the word out.

Jenkins Java will have a Italian sodas and cold-brewed coffee to complement your Korean food. They also have non-homogenized milk from Spokane’s Family Farm. Gallons are only $4.50 — that’s less expensive than the same milk at most supermarkets.

Vendors and Music for July 3

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Stop by the market today to stock up on some fresh fruit, veg and other goodies for your July 4th celebrations!

Because of all the activities on offer this holiday weekend, there’s no market demo scheduled. We will, however, be giving out a limited number of free dump passes worth $20 for Emerson-Garfield residents on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plus we’ve got some great entertainment lined up with Wilson Rahn. He’s a local singer/songwriter with one EP under his belt.

Here are the vendors who are scheduled to take part today:

  • Alpine Bakery – A full range of baked goods, including gluten-free
  • Awesome Possum – Handmade all-natural lotion bars and lip balms
  • Chattaroy Cheese Co. – Farmstead goat cheese
  • Country Buddies – Jams, salsas and more
  • Courtney’s Crafts for Costa Rica – Handmade jewelry, scrapbooks and more
  • The Farm Yard – Neighborhood-grown veggies, herbs and more
  • The Father’s Table – Neighborhood-grown veggies, herbs and starts
  • Food for All (aka Vinegar Flats) – Locally grown veggies and herbs
  • Jenkins Java – Cold- and hot-brewed coffee plus sodas
  • Mary Beauregard – Plastic canvas needlepoint
  • Orange Thyme – Natural balms, soaps, perfume oils, body butters and more
  • Petunia’s Marketplace – Flavored honey, candies, gourmet pasta and more
  • Riverfront Farm – Locally grown vegetables from Project Hope Spokane
  • R.P. Guerrero Farms – Organic fruit (cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples)
  • Rufino Zusimbo – Chair massage
  • The Scone Ranger – Sweet and savory scones
  • Simply Sweets – Confectionery including baklava and brittles
  • SnowBerry Ridge – Raw honey
  • Song Sparrow Farms – Locally grown vegetables
  • Vladimir Kuzmenko – Fruits and vegetables from the Yakima area

It’s forecast to be hot today, so Jenkins Java will have a Italian sodas and cold-brewed coffee to cool you off. They also have milk from Spokane’s Family Farm. Gallons are only $4.50, which is less expensive than the same milk at most supermarkets.

Vendors and Activities for June 26

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Ever wondered what hydroponic gardening is? Or maybe you know enough about it to want to give it a try, but you’d like a step-by-step? Today the market is featuring the folks from 509 Grow, who will set up a basic hydroponic garden demo to show you what it is and how it’s done. They’ll also have some supplies on hand for purchase if you can’t wait to get started.

Ryan Johnson is our musician this week. If Ryan looks familiar, it’s because you might have spotted him at Fringe and Fray (here’s their Facebook page), the chic consignment boutique he and his wife own downtown. But he probably wasn’t on guitar at the time.

Today’s market will let you kick off your Hoopfest weekend right — with fruit and vegetables that have just come into season and are likely being harvested as this post goes out. Not to mention tons of prepared foods for any hungry basketballers you might be feeding.

Here are the vendors who are scheduled to join us today:

Alpine Bakery is sitting out this week because they had a massive bake order for local restaurants on account of Hoopfest. But Morning Sun should be bringing some traditional bread loaves, so you don’t have to go without. The Scone Ranger is also back from vacation, so he’ll have his addictive scones once again. We had a lot of people jonesing last week.

As for fruit and veg: R.P. Guerrero’s certified organic pears, apples, cherries and apricots were a massive hit last week. Vladimir’s bounty is growing by the week — he has enough Washington-grown variety to put most supermarkets to shame. He had some of the first green beans in Washington State last week, and at this rate it probably won’t be long before he’s got regional tomatoes too.

Word on the street is that Project Hope is going to be making their seasonal debut at today’s market too. Their summer crew started last week and their urban gardens are in full swing.

We want to remind senior citizens that SFMNP (Senior WIC) vouchers are being mailed out. When you get them, please come and use them at our market! We have a growing (no pun intended) number of produce and honey vendors who are authorized to take SFNMP vouchers. Get in touch with your local senior center for more info on SFMNP vouchers, or simply come by and see us at the market.

Vendors and Activities for June 12

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This week’s main event is a rolling water conservation demo that’s part of the city’s Slow the Flow initiative. It’s going to focus on drought-resistant landscaping and gardening, zone planting and drip irrigation, so you can get a top-notch yard that’s also low-maintenance and low-cost. (Pictured above is Russian Sage, one of many beautiful and practical drought-tolerant perennials.)

That activity runs for the duration of the market and should be informative as well as fun. If you’ve been harboring any questions about hardy veggies and flowers, optimal watering times or how to plant for our climate, now’s your chance to ask them.

Our musician this week is Mike Ross, a guitarist who’s performed at the Spokane Club, First Friday events, Coeur d’Alene Resort and wineries all over town. He plays bluesy rock as well as some Spanish-inflected solos. Here’s a video of him performing “Lady Madonna” at Pig Out in the Park in 2011. He starts at 4pm and will play until the market closes at 7pm.

Here are the vendors who are scheduled to join us today:

Please note that Petunia’s Marketplace, which also carries eggs and meat from Ramstead Ranch, is only scheduled to be with us on odd-numbered dates this year. Fortunately, their shop is just two blocks away from the market.

Jenkins Java will be selling gallons and half-gallons of milk from Spokane’s Family Farm. Gallons are only $4.50 — less expensive than the same milk at most supermarkets.

Vladimir thought he might have apricots and blueberries this week in addition to cherries. We’ll know when he arrives!

As we have a few dump passes left over from last week (and they’re still valid for a few more days), Emerson-Garfield residents will still be able to claim them at the central market booth.

Vendors and Activities for June 5

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We’re kicking off our second full season in style. Today for your musical pleasure is Broken Whistle (pictured above), the band that appeared as if out of the blue last year and had the entire market enthralled by their performance.

At 4pm, we’re going to be recognizing our market poster contest winners, August Nelson and Mason Brazill. These are the two students from local elementary schools (this year we held the contest in Spokane Public Montessori and Trinity Catholic) whose drawings are now featured on our posters and handbills. Each winner will get $15 in market tokens and a hearty helping of thanks. Come out and show these two young — and clearly talented — artists your support!

On the other side of the parking lot, master composters will be holding a composting demo. They’ve been gathering your lawn cuttings, leaves and kitchen scraps for weeks in order to show you how to turn it into nutrient-rich super-soil for your backyard garden. That will be ongoing, so you don’t have to show up at an appointed time. This activity actually marks the start of several weekly hands-on gardening how-tos — but more on that in time.

Right in the lower level of Knox Presbyterian, the Spokane Hope Christian Reformed Church (스포켄 소망교회) will be holding one of their Korean food sales alongside the market. That means you can get hot, freshly prepared, authentic Korean food just a few steps away — just follow the scent. Grab a bite when you’re done shopping and enjoy it outside on the lawn or at the picnic table. Incidentally, the Korean Church is scheduled to hold their hot food sale every week.

There are also so many info booths that we lost count. SNAP is supposed to be on hand as well as some representatives from Building Stronger Neighborhoods.

As for vendors — here’s everyone who’s scheduled to join us today:

  • Alpine Bakery – A full range of baked goods, including gluten-free
  • Awesome Possum – Handmade all-natural lotion bars and lip balms
  • Chattaroy Cheese Co. – Farmstead goat cheese
  • Country Buddies – Jams, salsas and more
  • Courtney’s Crafts for Costa Rica – Handmade jewelry, scrapbooks and more
  • The Farm Yard – Neighborhood-grown veggies, herbs and more
  • The Father’s Table – Neighborhood-grown veggies, herbs and starts
  • Food for All (aka Vinegar Flats) – Locally grown veggies and herbs
  • Gourmet Foragables – Wild-harvest edibles including mushrooms & berries
  • KC Creations – Beaded lanyards, leashes, earrings, photos and custom cards
  • KJ Pottery – Handcrafted functional pottery for the home and elsewhere
  • Jenkins Java – Cold- and hot-brewed coffee plus sodas
  • Mama Torrez Salsas – Authentic salsas, pico de gallo and chips
  • Mary Beauregard – Plastic canvas needlepoint
  • Morning Sun Bakery – Cinnamon rolls, muffins, cakes
  • Orange Thyme – Natural balms, soaps, perfume oils, body butters and more
  • Patti’s Pies – Homemade pies
  • Petunia’s Marketplace – Flavored honey, candies, gourmet pasta and more
  • Riverfront Farm – Locally grown vegetables from Project Hope Spokane
  • The Scone Ranger – Sweet and savory scones
  • Simply Sweets – Confectionery including baklava and brittles
  • Song Sparrow Farms – Locally grown vegetables
  • Vladimir Kuzmenko – Fruits and vegetables from the Yakima area
  • Wash House Candies – Dried fruit, granola, seasonings, honey and more

We’re getting every last item in place so you can do a full, affordable grocery shop here. Jenkins Java will be selling half-gallons of milk from Spokane’s Family Farm. And Petunia’s will have meat from Ramstead Ranch plus eggs!

Later in the month — and possibly as early as next week — we’ll regularly have certified organic fruit (cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples) from R.P. Guerrero Farms. As they’ll be traveling from their orchards in Quincy, they want to make sure they’ve got enough product.

Our regular chair masseuse, Rufino A. Zusimbo, was already committed to another event today, but he’ll be back in the usual “zen” spot on the lawn starting next week. We’ve also been getting some last-minute applicants, so you could very well see someone selling some lovely perennials there.

What’s Poppin’ Kettle Corn is confirmed to be with us starting on June 19.

And one more thing: Emerson-Garfield residents (and only Emerson-Garfield residents) will be able pick up dump passes worth $20 each. There’s a limited number, so get there early. We’ll be handing them out at the central market booth.

Looking forward to seeing you there!