The Newsletter of Vancouver's Farmers Markets
December 20th Winter Farmers Market to benefit Sheway, a pregnancy outreach program located in the DTES.
market bag in a far-away place and we'll put it in the next issue of Market Share. This is an ongoing call for photos so send them in whenever you can. Photos can be sent to Jen in the market office either by mail or email (contact info below). Be sure to include where the photo was taken and your full name and address so we can thank you properly! Now get snapping! Holiday Market - December 13 & 14, Heritage Hall
Keep your holiday dollars at home this year and consider buying your Christmas gifts from BC producers at the Holiday Market – Vancouver Farmers Markets 13th Annual Celebration of Food and Art, December 13 & 14 at Heritage Hall.
With the economic climate looking less than positive these days, it is important to remember to support your local producers with your holiday dollars. Spending money in your community keeps the economy strong and the benefits go far beyond making loved ones happy with nice gifts. Our vendors represent many categories – farmers, fishermen, food producers, wild harvesters and artisans. These are your neighbours and fellow BC residents – please support their efforts and keep your money in BC this holiday season.
The market takes place at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, 10am – 5pm December 13 & 14. Each day is different so please consider visiting both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is a $2 suggested donation and all proceeds benefit Vancouver’s Farmers Markets. The first 50 people arriving on Sunday will receive a free reusable market shopping bag.
Farm Folk City Folk Calendars
Farm Folk City Folk 2009 Calendars will be on sale at the Holiday Market for $16. Meet photographer Brian Harris and learn the stories behind the beautiful photos.
Vendor List - Saturday
Vendor List - Sunday
Market News
Local Gift Guide
Heading into the second to last weekend of shopping before Christmas and still not sure about what to get the special people in your life? The Holiday Market this weekend provides you with lots of opportunities to stuff stockings and delight friends and family with your good taste. Here are some ideas:
Jams, Jellies and Preserves make great stocking stuffers
Smoked salmon, cheese or flavoured oil/vinegar make great hostess gifts
Honey makes a for a chic nibble at a cocktail party when drizzled over parmesan chunks.
Prepare to salivate: Panettone french toast.
Make your sweetheart swoon with the sparkle of silver earrings or the twinkle of a beaded bracelet.
Delight Santa with some peppermint truffles or honey almond nougat.
Handmade soap makes a great teacher's gift
A selection of herbal teas and a handmade ceramic mug will be enjoyed over and over.
Be the hero of the party by arriving with locally made homous, pesto and salsa.
Farmers Markets gift certificates are great when you can't decide! Available in $10 and $20 denominations.
Find all of these things and so much more this weekend at the Holiday Market - we guarantee you'll find something for just about everyone on your list and maybe a little something for yourself.
Opportunities to Help
Wanted - old white bedsheets for food arts project
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection, Britannia Art gallery and Immigrant Services Society is partnering on a food and art project engaging a group of new immigrant and refugee women to create a series of food banners as part of an art and food stories exhibition and Stone Soup. Please let us know if you can donate an old (but not too old) bedsheet for this project. Call Ian @ 604-718-5895
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Community Meal Volunteer
Wilson Heights United Church (1634 East 41st Avenue at Argyle) is seeking volunteers to assist with our free, community dinner.
We have been hosting the community meal for 9 years and need your help so that we can continue to feed 80-100 people and families every Thursday at 5:30pm. The meal is child-friendly and open to all. To offer your services or for more information please contact Rosemary Collins at (604) 325-9944 Ext: 225.
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The Food 2 U program
The Food 2 U program is a partnership between the Vancouver Food Bank and Vancouver Coastal Health. The program delivers food to seniors or persons with a disability most Friday mornings and is looking for volunteer drivers (with their own car) and passengers. Mileage will be reimbursed for those using their vehicles. Volunteers must be able to work well with people and be physically able to lift 20-25 lb grocery bags. Familiarity with the downtown area is an asset. For further information, please contact Doug Beveridge at (604)215-3931.
Classes and Events
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House Community Potluck
Do you want to get to know others in your community?
Do you want to share healthy homemade food with others?
By a group of community members who have finished a Food Skills for Families program to bring a meal, salad or dessert you enjoy and share it with others.
Everyone welcome!
Child friendly space!
Bus tickets available, if needed
Monday, December 15
6:30 – 8:00 pm
3981 Main Street (Main & 24th)
For more information, please contact Erika, Welcoming Communities Coordinator, at 604.879.7104, ext. 315
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Community Kitchens Leadership Workshops
During this one-day workshop you will have the opportunity to find out more about community kitchens, different ways a group can work and how you can lead or start a community kitchen.
Upcoming Dates: Choose from one of the following :
Thurs, January 29
Thurs, March 5
Thurs, April 30
Thurs, June 4
Time: 9:30-2:30 pm
Location: Vancouver Food Bank, 1150 Raymur Ave.
Cost: $25.00 for community members & $45 for agency representatives
To register or for more information: Contact Lynn Leong, lynnl@foodbank.bc.ca, 604-876-0659 ext 105
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The Politics of Food Film Festival
We are seeking a project coordinator and volunteers to help organize this film festival to be held in the Commercial Drive area in the spring. Support is needed in the area of sourcing out films, developing a local sponsorship program, and outreach and publicity. This will be a very fun project to help organize.
This is a co-production of the Grandview Woodlands Food Connection and the East End Food Co-op. For more info contact Ian @ 604-718-5895.
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Want to participate in a study on family food practices?
Dean Simmons, a graduate research assistant at UBC is helping to conduct a study looking at family food practices. Dean is looking for families in East Vancouver with at least one teenager to participate. It is a small time commitment and eligible families who choose to participate in the study will receive a $100 gift certificate for groceries, and teens will receive a $20 gift certificate for a movie pass or CD.
For more information contact Dean Simmons at (604) 827-5764 orfamilyfoodstudy@hotmail.com Families will be asked a few initial screening questions to ensure they are eligible for the study.
