Monday, April 29, 2013

Farmer's Market




 Each day gets us closer and closer to Farmer’s Market season.  What a wonderful time of year:  the weather is warmer, the days are longer and Saturdays are a great day to find yourself at a Farmers’ Market. 

That being said, I have heard that there will be a Farmers’ Market Thursday evenings in Sheridan.  Ann Goldthwait of Kindred Spirits Gift Gallery Ltd in Sheridan is the contact for the Sheridan Farmers’ Market, 842-7702. 

I love exploring our local Farmers’ Markets.  Missoula’s three markets can be an overwhelming display of color, local produce, yummy eats and amazing hand-crafted items.  I have yet to attend Bozeman’s Farmer’s Market, Bogert Farmer’s Market at Bogert Park near Bozeman Deaconness Hospital.  Missoula’s Farmers Market runs May 11 to October 26.  Bogert (Bozeman) Farmers Market will be June 4 to September 24. 

Find Madison Farm to Fork on Facebook and check out their website: www.madisonfarmtofork.com.  Whitehall and Dillon also host Farmers’ Markets during the summer.  During your travels this summer, strive to stop at 5 different Farmers’ Markets and support Southwest Montana’s local economy. 

The Ruby Valley’s original Buy Local movement, the Twin Bridges Farmers’ Market was organized by Paula Gilman over a decade ago.  My husband and I feel very fortunate to be acting Market Managers for the 2013 season.  The first Twin Bridges Farmers’ Market will be Saturday, May 18, 9 am to Noon.  Markets will be held at the TB Main Street Park every Saturday through the end of September.  Vendor Fees are $5.00 per booth space, no fee for non-profit organization and youth (16 & under) booths.  The first 2 weeks in May there will be no Fees for Vendors.  “If you Grow It, Raise It, Bake It, Make It then Market It!”  Email tbfarmersmarket@hotmail.com, or call us at 684-5222 with any questions.  Contact Sustainably Sadie with stories of your favorite Farmers’ Market experience.  Thanks for reading! www.sustainablysadie.blogspot.com

Twin Bits

The next TBCA Meeting will be Wednesday, May 8th at Noon at the Prudential Office in Twin Bridges. 

  The Buy Local Business Expo will be held at the fairgrounds on 4 May 9 am to 2 pm.  There are still a few vendor spaces available for Ruby Valley businesses.  Call BoB Reimard at 842-7900 to reserve a space.

                               There is a Mother’s Day Brunch
    May 12th 10:00am to 1:00pm at the historic Ruby Hotel on Main Street -Sheridan a fundraiser to benefit Jackson’s Garden.
Buffet to include breakfast casseroles and strata's, quiche, potatoes, fresh fruit, muffins, croissants with a custom dessert bar including assorted cheese cakes, carrot cake, pie, etc. Coffee, tea and juice included. Mimosas available!!
   $20 per person, ages 12 and under $10, age 3 and under free. 
   Reservations recommended call Carla at 842-7956


From TBS Calendar:

Thurs May 2:  Top 8 Track Meet @ Townsend
Friday May 3: JrHi Track Meet @ Townsend; Mile High Track Meet
May 3-4: State Music Festival @ Missoula
Sat May 4:  JrHi Track Meet @ Bozeman; Track Meet @ Anaconda
Mon May 6:  Grades 5-8 County Track Meet @ TB
Tues May 7:  Election Day; 1st & 2nd grades Field Trip to Museum of Rockies, 6th Grade Field Day
Thurs May 9:  HS Spring Concert, 7 pm @ MP Gym; 7:30 pm Veterans Mtg @ MT Room
Friday May 10:  Retirement Celebration w/ Staff, 3 pm; 6,7,8th Grades Spring Dance @ Lunchroom
Sat May 11:  District Track Meet @ Bozeman
Tues May 14:  Elem Spring Concert, 6:30 pm @ MP Gym
Wed May 15:  Spring Awards Banquet, 6 pm @ MP Gym
Friday May 17:  Divisional Track Meet @ Missoula; K-4 Field Day @ Carroll Field; Seniors Last Day
Sunday May 19:  HS Graduation 6pm
Mon May 20:  Trailblazers 4-H mtg, 7 pm @ Lunchroom
Tues May 21:  8th Grade Promotion, 6 pm; Regular School Board Mtg, 7 pm @ MT Room
May 24-25:  State Track Meet @ Laurel
Friday May 24:  Last Day of School!  School out at 2 pm

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