Raffle Winner!

Congratulations to our stained glass raffle winner, Andrea Pletcher!

Andrea is one of our talented artisans at the Clinton County Farmer’s Market and is the lucky recipient of a beautiful custom stained glass artwork made by our market sponsor, The South Street Gallery. This artwork features four brilliant Clinton County Barn Quilt patches nestled in a rustic window frame and is valued at $500.00.

Congratulations again to our winner and sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the raffle! Special thanks to John Schum of The South Street Gallery who generously created and donated this beautiful piece to the Market. For more information on the Gallery, go to http://southstreetgallery.net.  

The Clinton County Winter Farmers’ Market is sponsored by the Clinton County OSU Extension Office; Grow Food, Grow Hope; and Swindler and Son’s Florists. All of the raffle ticket sales will assist with the promotion and further development of the Farmers’ Market.

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Dessie Buchanan
Co-Executive Director
Clinton County Farmers' Market Board of Directors
AmeriCorps* VISTA Grow Food, Grow Hope
Pyle Box 1145, 1870 Quaker Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
937-382-6661 ext 488

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Do Your Holiday Shopping at the Dec. 18th Winter Farmers' Market!

Dear friends of the Clinton County Winter Farmers' Market, 

Christmas is only 1 week away, but there's still time to get those last minute gifts at the Clinton County Winter Farmers' Market on Saturday, December 18th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm! With our great variety of local products, we have something for everyone on your list. And with our reusable Market shopping bags, we can help you create a one-of-a-kind gift bag that will not only "wow" the recipient, but will show your support of our local farmers.

The local products at the Winter Farmers' Market will add that special touch to any holiday celebration. And did you know you can find farm fresh eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and even fresh winter produce at the Market? Don't forget to treat yourself to something sweet with our delicious jams, jellies, honey, pies, cakes, sweet breads, buckeyes, cookies, pumpkin bread, and more! 

Holiday meal preparation doesn't have to be stressful! Your friends at the Market want to make sure that you have time to relax this holiday season, so we've come up with a menu featuring my personal favorite Christmas meal tradition - breakfast! Full of delicious local foods available at the Winter Farmers' Market, these easy recipes will ensure that you get more time spent with your loved ones, and less time in the kitchen this holiday season.

Check out the menu HERE or find it on our website - www.clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com.  

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And for one lucky Market supporter, the holiday season will be that much better when they take home our Market raffle prize - a custom stained glass artwork worth $500! 

We will be drawing the winning raffle ticket at 11:45 am at the Market on Saturday, December 18th. It's not too late to buy your lucky ticket at the Market before the raffle is drawn! Not only will you be increasing your chances at taking home this amazing gift, but you will be showing your support of the Market as all ticket sales go directly to the Farmers' Market promotion and development. 

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Don't forget to check out our Local Dirt profile for all your pre-ordering needs. (www.localdirt.com/ccfarmersmarket)

From all of us at the Winter Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support (especially when it takes braving the snow and the cold to come see us!) and hope you have a happy and safe holiday season. We look forward to seeing you at the Market!

Sincerely, 

Dessie Buchanan

Co-Executive Director
Clinton County Farmers' Market Board of Directors
AmeriCorps* VISTA Grow Food, Grow Hope
Pyle Box 1145, 1870 Quaker Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
937-382-6661 ext 488

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Raffle Tickets and Market at the Courthouse!

Join the Market for a special "Market at the Clinton County Courthouse" onWednesday, December 15th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. This Market is being held in correlation with Glenn Beck's visit to Wilmington, and we are looking forward to showing off our great local vendors to the visiting crowd. 

This Market will feature several of your favorite vendors from the winter and summer market seasons, as well as a variety of new local producers and artisans who will be joining us for this special event. 

We will still have the normal Market at Swindler and Sons on Saturday, December 18th, as well. 

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There is still time to buy tickets for our stained glass raffle! This beautiful, locally handmade artwork features 4 brilliant square-foot Clinton County barn quilt patches nestled in a rustic window frame. It would be an amazing gift for yourself or your loved ones this holiday season! 

This beautiful artwork is valued at $500.00, but our tickets are selling for only 1 ticket/$1.00, or 6 tickets/$5.00! All ticket sales benefit the development and promotion of the Clinton County Farmers’ Market. The raffle will be drawn at 11:45 am on Saturday, December 18, 2010  at the Winter Farmers’ Market. 

Tickets can be purchased at: the December 18th Winter Farmers’ Market, South Street Gallery, Swindler & Son’s, the Clinton Co. OSU Extension Office, & the Center for Service  & Civic Engagement at Wilmington College.

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For more information on the raffle or the December 15th Market, please don’t hesitate to call me at 937-382-6661 ext. 488 or email at dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com. 

I look forward to seeing you at the Winter Farmers’ Market!

Sincerely,

Dessie Buchanan

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Co-Executive Director
Clinton County Farmers' Market Board of Directors
AmeriCorps* VISTA Grow Food, Grow Hope

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