Dear Friends of the Clinton County Farmers' Market,

Get everything you need for the holiday weekend at the Clinton County Farmers' Market thisWednesday, June 28th, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm and this Saturday, July 2nd, from 8:30 am - Noon! Our fresh, delicious, and affordable products will add that local touch to any BBQ, picnic, or family gathering!

We welcome our two newest vendors - That Guy's Family Farm and Spirit of the Bear! That Guy's Family Farm, from Clarksville, features certified organic produce and beautiful cut flowers (that you can make into your own custom bouquet!) at our Wednesday markets.

Spirit of the Bear, a talented artisan from Highland County, brings beautiful handmade jewelry (made from semi-precious stone beads, sterling silver, and copper) to our Saturday markets. She also features hand-sewn leather, fur, and woven wool pouches, as well as dream catchers.

Find out more information on all of our great vendors at www.clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com!

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Our July events schedule is full of exciting events that the whole family will love!

July 2nd - Hop, Skip, & Jump through the Farmers' Market! Have a "hopping" good Fourth of July weekend with hopscotch and jump rope games.

July 9th - Summer Safety with the Wilmington Police Department.

July 13th (Wednesday) - Story time with the Wilmington Public Library.

July 16th - Preserve the Summer harvest with the Clinton County Homemakers + a cooking demo from Pampered Chef.

July 23rd - Family Fun Day! Story time, games & crafts, reptile presentation, & more.

July 30th - TBA

We will also be featuring live music from Clinton County Live from 10 am - Noon.

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HELP US SPREAD THE NEWS!

We are so excited to finally launch our EBT program, which allows any community members with food assistance to shop at the Market using their benefits like cash. This exciting development makes the Farmers' Market a more accessible and affordable source of fresh, local, nutritious food for all community members. Using the EBT program at the Market is easy! Just use your Ohio Direction card to purchase Market tokens at the info booth and use the tokens like cash at participating vendors.

We would love your help in promoting this great program, so please come see the Market staff at the information booth if you would like to help us distribute our EBT promotional flyers, handouts, and brochures to your neighbors, workplaces, churches, or other networks.

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If you have any questions or would like more information about the Clinton County Farmers' Market, please contact me at 937-728-7075 or email "dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com."

From all of us at the Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market!

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Dear Friends of the Clinton County Farmers' Market, 

Rushing to get dinner together after work? Why not swing by the Clinton County Farmers' Market this Wednesday, June 22nd, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Mural to find everything you need for a fresh, healthy, local meal that the whole family will love. Our great hometown vendors have delicious beef (hormone and antibiotic free - plus you can't beat the price!), farm fresh eggs, fresh picked produce (we're getting more every market!), amazing home baked breads, beautiful hanging flowers, and more! 

While you're downtown, make sure you stop by our Market sponsor The General Denver Hotel's new MARKET HAPPY HOUR! Happy Hour lasts during the Farmers' Market hours (4:00 - 7:00 pm) every Wednesday and features a special $4.00 appetizer menu plus $1.00 off beer, house wine, and well drinks. And don't forget to check out all the local food featured on their awesome menu! 

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We are excited to present our first FAMILY FUN DAY at the Market this Saturday, June 25th, from 8:30 am - Noon! The whole day will be full of fun activities and events for kids of all ages!  

Grow Food, Grow Hope will be at the Market all morning with fun food crafts, games, and activities! Check out all their great work in the community at www.growfoodgrowhope.com. 

We welcome the Wilmington Public Library for story time from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, and are excited to find out what animals are coming to visit for Ohio Naturalist Surrey Laskey'sreptile presentation from 11:00 am - Noon! 

We will also be featuring live music from Clinton County Live from 10 am - Noon.

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HELP US SPREAD THE NEWS! 

We are so excited to finally launch our EBT program, which allows any community members with food assistance to shop at the Market using their benefits like cash. This exciting development makes the Farmers' Market a more accessible and affordable source of fresh, local, nutritious food for all community members. Using the EBT program at the Market is easy! Just use your Ohio Direction card to purchase Market tokens at the info booth and use the tokens like cash at participating vendors. 

We would love your help in promoting this great program, so please come see the Market staff at the information booth if you would like to help us distribute our EBT promotional flyers, handouts, and brochures to your neighbors, workplaces, churches, or other networks. 

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If you have any questions or would like more information about the Clinton County Farmers' Market, please contact me at 937-728-7075 or email "dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com."

From all of us at the Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market!

 

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Dear Friends of the Clinton County Farmers' Market,

Join us at the Mural (81 West Main Street, Wilmington) tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15th, during our new weekday hours 4:00 - 7:00 pm to stock up on delicious local beef (hormone and antibiotic free - plus you can't beat the price!), farm fresh eggs, fresh picked produce (we're getting more every market!), amazing home baked breads, beautiful hanging flowers, and more!

Need a break after work? Now you can relax before (or after) you shop with Market sponsor The General Denver Hotel's new MARKET HAPPY HOUR! Happy Hour lasts during the Farmers' Market hours (4:00 - 7:00 pm) every Wednesday and features aspecial $4.00 appetizer menu plus $1.00 off beer, house wine, and well drinks. And don't forget to check out all the local food featured on their awesome menu! We couldn't ask for a better neighbor than the General Denver!

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Then come out to the Market this Saturday, June 18th, from 8:30 am - Noon, for ourSpring into Summer Cooking Day! We will also be featuring live music from Clinton County Live from 10 am - Noon.

We are happy to have the Clinton County Homemakers at the Market all morning featuring information on the art of canning and preserving the summer harvest!

We also welcome Nancy Burton, Independent Director with Pampered Chef, who will be demonstrating simple summer recipes using fresh Market produce! Demonstrations will take place at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.

Plus, watch for some special samples from our Market vendors as they highlight some of their favorite dishes using their great products!

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HELP US SPREAD THE NEWS!

We are so excited to finally launch our EBT program, which allows any community members with food assistance to shop at the Market using their benefits like cash. This exciting development makes the Farmers' Market a more accessible and affordable source of fresh, local, nutritious food for all community members. Using the EBT program at the Market is easy! Just use your Ohio Direction card to purchase Market tokens at the info booth and use the tokens like cash at participating vendors.

We would love your help in promoting this great program, so please come see the Market staff at the information booth if you would like to help us distribute our EBT promotional flyers, handouts, and brochures to your neighbors, workplaces, churches, or other networks.

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If you have any questions or would like more information about the Clinton County Farmers' Market, please contact me at 937-382-6661 ext 488 or email "dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com."

From all of us at the Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market!

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Dear Friends of the Clinton County Farmers' Market,

You don't have to wait all week to get your favorite Summer Farmers' Market treats! Join us at the Mural (81 West Main Street, Wilmington) tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8th, during our new weekday hours 4:00 - 7:00 pm!

Our "after-work" hours make the Market the perfect place to swing by on your way home for fresh, local, homegrown and homemade products! And while our Wednesday markets are traditionally smaller than our weekend ones, with only a handful of vendors starting the season, don't let our smaller size fool you. You can still find local meat, eggs, spring produce, and a variety of mouthwatering baked goods!

Don't forget to bring the whole family along for our STORY TELLING HOUR with Priscilla Clark from the Wilmington Public Library. This fun and free event runs from 6:00 - 7:00 pm and is the perfect way to keep kids occupied while parents can shop!

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We hope to see you this Saturday, June 11th, from 8:30 am - Noon as the Market kicks off our second Saturdays "Health and Wellness" theme! We will also be featuring live music from the talented Steve Gregory from 10 am - Noon.

Get into shape for the summer with TWO FREE FITNESS CLASSES at the Market. Both classes will take place in the General Denver's side parking lot (next to the patio).

Market sponsor, Main Street Yoga Center, will start the market day off right with a free Yoga class from 9:00 am - 10:00 am.

Later in the Market day, our neighbor, Get Fit Personal Training and Group Fitness, will spice things up with a free Zumba class from 11 am - Noon. Check out their great Market special:

Join GET FIT at the Farmer's Market on Saturday, June 11th for a FREE Zumba class and receive a FREE pass for your next class! Or, purchase a 10-class punchcard for only $30! That's only $3/class! Offer good Saturday, June 11th only!

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WEATHER ADVISORY

Due to the unusually wet Spring, many of our vendors (like the majority of farmers in this area) were not able to plant their gardens and fields until later in the season. This means that the fresh fruits and veggies that are the stars of our Market will be making later appearances than usual this season. This doesn't mean that you won't be able to get your favorite produce at the Market (you know that's where they taste the best!), it just means that we all have to be a little more patient in getting to enjoy them. We appreciate your understanding!

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HELP US SPREAD THE NEWS!

We are so excited to finally launch our EBT program, which allows any community members with food assistance to shop at the Market using their benefits like cash. This exciting development makes the Farmers' Market a more accessible and affordable source of fresh, local, nutritious food for all community members. Using the EBT program at the Market is easy! Just use your Ohio Direction card to purchase Market tokens at the info booth and use the tokens like cash at participating vendors.

We would love your help in promoting this great program, so please come see the Market staff at the information booth if you would like to help us distribute our EBT promotional flyers, handouts, and brochures to your neighbors, workplaces, churches, or other networks.

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If you have any questions or would like more information about the Clinton County Farmers' Market, please contact me at 937-382-6661 ext 488 or email "dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com."

Again, I would like to thank our great 2011 Farmers' Market sponsors:

The South Street Gallery, Clinton County Open Lands, Clinton County Regional Planning Commission, National Bank & Trust, the General Denver Hotel, Deb's Health Den, Wilmington First Baptist Church, First Church of God, For a Song & a Story, Littleton Respiratory Homecare, Main Street Yoga Center, Patterry, Swindler and Sons Florists, and Vaughn's Auto Services.

From all of us at the Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market!

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