Farmers Market

Farmers Market

We're not quite sure what it says about Wallingford that the biggest kerfuffle we've got going is on whether and where to put a Farmers Market. Nice, ya know? Some places, everyone's up in each other's grill about abortion rights, immigration, health care and gun control, but in Wallingford, it's radicchio and rutabaga that gets everyone hot under the collar. Well, the saga continues. Zach Lyons alerts us that there will be a community meeting tomorrow, Wednesday January 19th from 7:00 -…

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2011 Farmers Market Site Meeting Announcement

Zachary Lyons from the Farmers Market Association asked us to post this announcement for an upcoming meeting: WALLINGFORD FARMERS MARKET 2011 SITE A meeting was held on November 2, 2010 of the newly formed Wallingford Farmers Market Steering Committee. During the meeting everyone confirmed their support for the farmers market to continue operating in the community. The Seattle Farmers Market Association helped the committee determine the following criteria for a suitable site: Size of the site must be large enough to…

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Last Wallingford Farmers Market

We're giving you a days warning: tomorrow, Wednesday September 29th, 2010 is the last Wallingford Farmers Market of the season, and, as you know if you've been following the hullabaloo, perhaps ever. So, one more time: shake the loose bits of dried parsley out of the bottom of your cloth sack, tuck that broke-spine old copy of the The Moosewood Cookbook under your arm and head on up to the Wallingford Center Wednesday from 3 - 7 pm. Chef Dustin Ronspies…

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Today at the Farmers Market

Don't forget to swing by the Farmers Market today, as the season is winding down with only three weeks left to enjoy local, tasty, fresh produce and other goodies--all in one fell swoop. Iron Chef and our lady of the Tilth, Maria Hines will be on-hand for a cooking demonstration between 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., so you won't want to miss out on all the fun. Remember, too, that participating merchants in the Wallingford Center will reward you with a…

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Shana Tova!

So you're heading up to the Wallingford Farmers Market this afternoon, 3 - 7 pm at Wallingford Center, and you're wondering to yourself: "what shall I get?" How about grabbing some Honey Crisp apples from Tiny's Organics, some golden honey from Sweet As Can Be Honey Farm and some delicious fish heads from from Loki Fish Company. Ah yes, nothing says "Happy New Year" like crackling fresh, juicy apples, warm, dripping honey, and glistening, slimy fish heads. Where are we going…

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Reminder: Chamber Meeting Tuesday

Sustainable Wallingford sent out the following reminder regarding Tuesday's Chamber meeting, which will discuss the Wallingford Farmer's Market: Do you want the Farmer's Market to stay in Wallingford? If you're concerned about keeping the market in Wallingford next year,  please come to a community meeting! Tuesday Aug. 31 Wallingford Senior Center (lower level of the Good Sheperd Center) Doors open at 6:00, speakers and presentation at 7:00 Come for some or come for all of it.  Bring your comments and questions!…

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Farmers Market – Wallingford Ave business perspective

The news on Thursday that the Farmers Market wouldn't be moving due to resistance from some Wallingford Ave businesses has generated quite a bit of turmoil and emotion. As of this writing, there are 59 comments on the original post, with Wallingford neighbors and businesses weighing in on both sides. We do our best to practice good, blog-style journalism here at Wallyhood. It's different from newspaper-style journalism, but ought to adhere to the same basic tenets of fairness and truth (if…

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