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Upcoming Events

Late 2011 – Early 2012

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November 22	Thanksgiving Market special hours -- 2 pm - 6 pm Join us at our Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Market. Pre-order your turkeys by November 12. Queen City Cookies will be in the gazebo again -- featuring their Queen's Iced Delights Buttery Shortbread Bliss and Schnecken! www.queencitycookies.com
December 6	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, December 1. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
December 20	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, December 15. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
January 3	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, December 29. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
January 17	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, January 12. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
January 31	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, January 26. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
February 7	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, February 2. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
February 21	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, February 16. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
March 6	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, March 1. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
March 20	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, March 15. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>
April 10	Winter Market Pre-order beginning Thursday, April 5. A list of products available can be found here <products for Winter Market>

Past Events 2011

May 3	Opening Day Please join us for the start of our 5th Season! Gorman Heritage Farm will join us with some of their new baby animals. We will also have a special surprise. Don’t miss the fun! Be sure to pick up special Mother’s Day gifts at the Market. Blackbird Pond and Amy’s Aloes have gifts for pampering; many of the farmers have flowers and other bedding plants for sprucing up the outdoors.
May 10	Second Tuesday Chef We are soooooooo excited to have Caitlin MacEachen Steininger cooking in the gazebo! She'll be demonstrating pasta making, and mixing in some spring Market vegetables. Want to know more about Cooking with Caitlin-check out www.cookingwithcaitlin.com.
May 17	Local Flavor Chris Singleton of Gabby's Café will be cooking up some tasty treats for you to try. Visit with him in the gazebo. www.gabbyswyoming.com
May 31	Shop and Learn Emerald Ash Borer: Brad Bonham will be in the gazebo with information on ways to combat Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Learn how to identify which trees in your yard may be at risk and what you can do to save them. More info at: https://sites.google.com/site/yourtreesourtrees/home and Summer Reading: Aimee Pennington, manager of the Wyoming Branch Library invites you to "Join Team Read." It runs from June 1 - July 31. There is a program for all ages of the household … preschoolers, school-aged children, teens, and adults. She’ll also have information about the in-house programs being offered at the Wyoming Branch during the summer, which include crafts, presenters, games, and more! WaFM Book Group Please join us to discuss Judgment of Paris by George Taber. Gabby’s Café, 8 pm. Please RSVP to newsletter@WyomingAveFarmersMarket.com so that we reserve enough space for everyone.
June 7	Shop and Learn Emerald Ash Borer: Brad Bonham will be in the gazebo with information on ways to combat Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Learn how to identify which trees in your yard may be at risk and what you can do to save them. More info at: https://sites.google.com/site/yourtreesourtrees/home
July 12	Second Tuesday Chef Todd Shanks of Food Art by Todd will be cooking in the gazebo. This week he's working on a new veggie burger, maybe a twist on the garbanzo burger -- thinking about topping it with a fig compote and goat cheese spread -- what will he cook up at the market?? Stop by between 3 and 5 pm to find out!
July 13	Groovin' on the Green The Wyoming Business Association presents Groovin’ on the Green. Infinity Ball will play at 7 p.m.; the Lollipop Walk and Kid Zone start at 6 p.m. Details at: www.wyomingbusinessassociation.com The All America City 2010 Quilt will be on display – recognizing Wyoming’s selection as a finalist last year.
July 19	Dot survey, Part I Please help us better understand who you, our shoppers, are. We will have a short, four-question survey that we'll ask you to complete by placing "dots" on flip-chart pages. Together with another survey in September you will help us to ensure the future success of the Market. Thank you for your help and support!
July 27	Groovin' on the Green The Wyoming Business Association presents Groovin’ on the Green. Eight Days a Week will play at 7 p.m.; the beer tasting and vintage car show begin at 6 p.m. Details at: www.wyomingbusinessassociation.com
August 2	Wyoming Youth Services and Cranes by Kids Bring your kids to the gazebo to work some origami magic as they make cranes to send hope to the citizens of Japan after the many recent tragedies they have endured. Cranes are a symbol of hope and peace in Japan. The making of origami cranes allows our kids to express their empathy -- which is healthy and educational. Opening bell until 4 pm Wyoming Youth Services Bureau is a non-profit, community-based program. The Bureau provides an extensive menu of services, including counseling, and prevention and educational programming, designed to support community youth and their families. Cranes By Kids, LLC is a not-for-profit volunteer group started by a third-grader in response to the 2011 Japan disasters and kids' desire to help. They want to help heal Japanese hearts, minds, and bodies while educating kids of all ages in the power of individual contribution. Details at: www.cranesbykids.org National Night Out Join the festivities on the Village Green, beginning at 7 pm, to celebrate National Night Out. Now in its 28th year, NNO generates support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthens neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and heightens crime and drug prevention awareness.
August 7 - 13	National Farmers' Market Week “Farmers markets grow healthy farms, healthy people, and healthy communities” says Stacy Miller, Executive Director of the Farmers Market Coalition. “During a slow economic recovery, farmers markets are stand-out successes in delivering triple bottom line benefits while making entrepreneurship work in communities large and small. During Farmers Market Week, we invite everyone to celebrate their local farmers markets and enjoy fresh local food from America’s most innovative farmers.”
August 9	Celebrate National Farmers' Market Week at Wyoming Ave. Farmers' Market!Second Tuesday Chef Kristi Fowee, chef/owner of Meritage Restaurant will be joining us in the Gazebo from 3-5pm. Meritage recently opened for lunch on weekdays and dinner every night; visit them at 1140 Congress Avenue in Glendale. Wyoming Business Association sponsors Eat Local, Shop Local Come on downtown for the opening day of the business district's sidewalk sale from 3 - 7 pm. Stop by their tables at the market and on Wyoming Ave. to show your support for locally owned businesses!
August 16	Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance They will have brochures, magnets, and someone to answer your questions about energy efficiency tips. WaFM Book Group Please join us as we restart the group and try (again) to discuss Judgment of Paris by George Taber. Gabby’s Café, 8 pm. Please RSVP to newsletter@WyomingAveFarmersMarket.com so that we reserve enough space for everyone.
August 23	Back to School Shopping with Park + Vine Park + Vine will be in the gazebo with a great selection of eco-friendly school lunch supplies. Stop by to see how you can make your lunches as green as you can. Healthy snacks We'll be "demonstrating" how to make and can pear butter this week. Stop by the Market tent for tips and suggestions for healthy eating during the upcoming school year. We also have a large selection of healthy recipes to help you add some new selections to you dinners (and leftovers).
September 13	Second Tuesday Chef Todd Hudson, Chef/Owner of Wildflower Cafe in Mason will be joining us in the gazebo from 4 pm - 7 pm. Wildflower Cafe features fresh produce from That Guy's Family Farm and Walnut Ridge Acres; they also serve La Terza Artisan Coffee. Visit their website at: wildflowercafeandcoffeehouse.com Dot survey, Part II Please help us better understand who you, our shoppers, are. We will have a short survey that we'll ask you to complete by placing "dots" on flip-chart pages. Together with the survey in July you will help us to ensure the future success of the Market. Thank you for your help and support!
September 20	Local Flavors Queen City Cookies will be in the gazebo this week -- featuring their Queen's Iced Delights Buttery Shortbread Bliss and Schnecken! www.queencitycookies.com
various dates thru the summer	Shop and Learn Emerald Ash Borer: Brad Bonham will be on the green with information on ways to combat Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Learn how to identify which trees in your yard may be at risk and what you can do to save them. More info at: https://sites.google.com/site/yourtreesourtrees/home
September 27	Local Flavors The Green Grapevine, www.thegreengrapevine.com, is an online resource to help southwest Ohio residents learn how to leave a lighter footprint. Val Prevish and Rebecca Johnson, the founders and writers, will be in the gazebo sharing tips for greener living in Cincinnati.
October 1 - 7	Ohio Local Food Week Join us as we celebrate eating locally in Ohio (and the rest of the tri-state)
October 11	Second Tuesday Chef Julie Frances, Chef/Owner of Nectar will be joining us in the gazebo. Visit her website at: www.dineatnectar.com/index.htm