Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn is a mosaic of them all. [Stanley Horowitz]
It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville.
As this early autumn heat wave begins to abate, we are looking at a forecast that will start with a chance of a thunder storm (51%) during market set up, the market starts out more hot and humid than it ends, with temperatures in the mid-to-low 80s (slightly elevated humidity will affect the "feels-like"), partly sunny skies, and a welcome 9 mph breeze.
This week's line-up includes: Bird's Haven Farms, jC's Sweet Ice Tea, Branstool Orchards, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Fox Hollow Garden, Brown Brothers Farms, Ohio City Pasta, Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, and Flying J Farm.
We will not see Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods (Lyle Linerode will return next week).
We may see Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard, Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese Co., and J-Pops.
This week's community partner is Westerville Public Library.
Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.
Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.
We sincerely thank you for your business!!
See you at the market.
A nice day day to pick up a little farm fresh in Uptown Westerville.
Look for temps in the low 70s, cloudy skies, elevated humidity, and a light breeze. (The last of Irma is still moving north, and there is an outside chance of showers this afternoon ("scattered") and we are watching the last hour of the market, where, right now we are looking at a 56% chance of rain.
This week's line-up includes: Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, jC's Sweet Ice Tea, Branstool Orchards, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Fox Hollow Garden, J-Pops, Ohio City Pasta, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, and Doran's Family Farm.
We will not see Hinton Apiaires and Brown Brothers Farms - they are both attending the Farm Science Review.
We may see Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard.
This week's community partner is Westerville Electric/Water Divisions and Westerville Police Division.
Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.
Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.
Thank you for your business!!
See you at the market.
Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet. [Roger Miller]
It's a great day to pick up a little farm fresh.
Look for temps in the low 70s, cloudy skies, elevated humidity, and a light breeze. (The last of Irma is still moving north, and there is an outside chance of showers this afternoon ("scattered") and we are watching the last hour of the market, where, right now we are looking at a 56% chance of rain.
This week's line-up includes: Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, jC's Sweet Ice Tea, Branstool Orchards, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Fox Hollow Garden, Brown Brothers Farms, Ohio City Pasta, and Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods.
We may see Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese Co. And, we heard from Mike Dippold, and we will not see Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard this week.
This week's community partner is Westerville Police Division.
Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.
Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.
Thank you for your business!!
See you at the market.
This coming weekend through Monday, September 11th, there is a lot going on in Westerville.
Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Saturday, September 9th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 350 Park Meadow Rd. (Westerville Service Division)
This event is efficiently run and well-attended. Check the link for the list of acceptable items. The event is free, with one exception - if you are dropping off latex and water-based paint, it's $1 per can disposal fee. Hazardous Waste Day Info.
Grandparent's Day Celebration, Saturday, September 9th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.
Celebrate grandparents and grandchildren at the free, fun family-friendly event. The event features activities that include large inflatables, a 40-foot dry slide, obstacle course bounce house, entertainment, great food, an ice cream truck, and professional face painting.
Cops and Kids Day, Sunday, September 10th, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., 325 N. Cleveland Ave.
This is a cool family-friendly event that gives kids an opportunity to meet and interact with law enforcement in a hands-on, up-close and personal way. Kids can check out vehicles, equipment, and technology and, agencies from all over the state of Ohio join in with cruisers, helicopters, motorcycles, tactical vehicles, and K-9s. Kids can also participate in arts and crafts, inflatable gyms, and other activities including the ever-popular "Dunk-a-Cop" tank. Local hospitals and safety organizations also attend the event and provide various child safety materials, promotional items, and other interactive exercises.The first 1500 children in attendance receive a free bag and water bottle. Admission and refreshments are Free! (Details courtesy of westerville.org).
Market Wednesday proudly sponsors Cops and Kids Day!
The Great Westerville Food Truck Fest, Sunday September 10th, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., 455 Executive Campus Drive (near N. Cleveland and County Line Rd. W)
This is a win/win/win event. You can help WARM (Westerville Area Resource Ministry) feed the community (by helping WARM pack bags for their Share Bac a Pac program), while presenting an awesome opportunity to sample from the menus of some of the best of the best Central Ohio food trucks! For details, visit the Great Westerville Food Truck Fest website: http://thegreatwestervillefoodtruckfest.org/
Westerville Doggie Paddle, Sunday, September 10th, 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. for dogs under 25 pounds and then 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all dogs, Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., $5. admission, must have proof of license and current immunization.
Attention all good dogs - it's pupper pool party time! Time for the annual big swim.
World War I Veteran Cemetery Walk, Sunday, September 10th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Otterbein Cemetery, 175 S. Knox St. @ W. Walnut
Westerville Public Library's Westerville History Center presents a historic walk through Otterbein Cemetery. Hear stories of local veterans and heroes of World War I, to commemmorate the centennial of the United States entry into the "war to end all wars."
Enter the cemetery at the intersection of W. Walnut and S. Grove Street. Late arrivals welcome.
Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication, Monday, September 11th, 9 a.m., Hanby Park, 115 E. Park Street @ Summit St.
Presented by Westerville Garden Club, in cooperation with American Legion Young-Budd Post 171 and Westerville Parks and Rec
Blue Star Memorial is a tribute to members of the armed services who defend, have defended, and will defend this country.
9.11 First Responders Ceremony, Monday, September 11th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., First Responders Park, 374 W. Main St.
Guarding the Gates of Freedom: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
So, far we just have time and place, we'll update if more details become available.
No matter what's on your calendar, have a great weekend!
By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer's best of weather And autumn's best of cheer. [Helen Hunt Jackson]
This is the first farmers' market of September, here in Uptown Westerville. And, it's a great day to pick up a little farm fresh.
Look for temps in the mid-60s, partly cloudy skies, slightly elevated humidity, and a light breeze. (There is a 51% chance for precipitation between 2:00 and 3:00 - during set up.)
This week's line-up includes: Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, jC's Sweet Ice Tea, Branstool Orchards, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Fox Hollow Garden, Brown Brothers Farms, J-Pops, and Ohio City Pasta.
We may see Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard. We will not Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese Co.
Branstool Orchards has peaches for market today, along with apple varieties, and as the season winds down, we may be seeing the last of the peaches for the 2017 season (and a delicious season it has been!).
No community partner this week.
Shout out to Meza Wine Shop, 48 N. State, just steps south of the market
space. Meza features a specially-priced Market Wednesday cocktail -
served up during market hours. If you are looking for ideas and
suggestions for wines to complement a good meal, get togethers, or a
quiet evening at home, stop by Meza.
Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.
Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.
Thank you for your business!!
See you at the market.
