EPA Market Update (11/14/09): rain or shine until December 19th

Este email viene en español al fin del mensaje.

It seemed like the whole neighborhood was at the Market last Saturday! It was definitely a good day to have a big crowd. We had some enterprising local youth come out from Soothing SoapSations. They sold their hand-made soaps all day and went home with some spending money, knowing that hard work really does pay off.

If you're a gardener, you know that November is a busy time to get the last of the winter vegetables in the ground while there's still some heat, and before the frost sets in. The fall and winter are also a great time to reflect on last season's harvest and to begin planning (and planting!) next year. Consider the Backyard Gardener Network, which is preparing for an active winter of spring preparations.

Please note that our last market day of the year on December 19th is fast approaching. It's time to spend those Fresh Checks before they expire, so check under the couch cushions, because you know they like to hide. Don't forget to mark your calendars, because you can rest assured that on our last day we'll have something special planned to celebrate our community, our vendors and another successful year.

This Saturday, we expect to have:

* persimmons and apples (just three more weeks of these);

* taro root and leaves (have you tried them yet?);

* fresh peanuts (you roast them how you like them);

* tasty sugarcane (yum yum yum);

* rainbow chard (not just pretty to look at);

* organic peppers (serrano and bell), lettuce, and cabbage (yum, yum, yum and yum);

* sweet potatoes;

* jicama;

* okra (come early for the best selection);

* collard greens;

* freshly-made hummos and other Mediterranean snacks (made right in Belmont, and perfect for appetizers and healthy snacks);

* strawberries (arrive early before they sell out);

* yummy honey (ask Transito Zamudio);

* nopales, chayote, basil, cilantro, cucumbers, broccoli, mint, onions, greens, and other vegetables; and

* much more!

EBT/food stamps, WIC and Senior FMNP checks always accepted.

* EBT: the market accepts EBT/food stamps every Saturday.

* WIC: we're happy to accept WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: if eligible, we'll give you $5 to spend at the Market. For more information, click here.

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Silicon Valley HealthCorps

The Silicon Valley HealthCorps is seeking to fill SIX quarter-time paid positions in East Palo Alto. Members will work on a variety of school garden and backyard garden projects--with the hope of some of the produce ending up at our Market! For more information, please click here.

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To learn more about our market, please visit our website at www.epafarmersmarket.org. We can also be reached by phone at (650) 283-7530.

East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market

Every Saturday, 2pm to 5pm

EPA City Hall & Library

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Parecia que todo el mundo vino al mercado el sábado pasado. Y fue un dia bueno para esto. Un grupo de jóvenes de Soothing SoapSations vendieron su producto, jabón hecho a mano.

Si tu eres un jardinero, sabes que Noviembre es un tiempo para plantar todos los verduras del invierno. También es un tiempo para reflejar sobre el año pasado y hacer planos para el futuro. Trataremos de mejorar el mercado en el año que viene, pero necesitamos ayuda. Queremos encontrar más personas para participar en el Sociedade de Jardineros, y organizaciones que quieren tomar parte en el mercado en varias maneras.

Nuestro último día del año será 19 de Diciembre, entonces ahora es tiempo de gastar sus Fresh Checks antes de que el año termine. Este sábado, puedes comprar:

* raíz de taro;

* cacahuates frescos;

* caña de azúcar;

* jicama;

* manzanas;

* nuevas verduras orgánicas, incluyendo broccolini, ejotes, zanahoria (big), lechuga, chile (serrano y bell), remolacha, y repollo;

* pimientas;

* miel dulce;

* tomates;

* fresas;

* vegetales latinos y orgánicos ; y

* mucho más!

Siempre aceptamos EBT/food stamps, WIC y Senior FMNP checks.

* EBT: ahora aceptamos EBT/food stamps cada sábado.

* WIC: también, aceptamos WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: recibe $5 en frutas y verduras con su tarjeta de EBT, cheques de WIC y de Senior FMNP. Para más información, click here.

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Para aprender más sobre el mercado, favor de llamar a: (650) 283-7530. Sí, hablamos español. O ir a http://www.epafarmersmarket.org/espanol.

Mercado de Agricultores en East Palo Alto

Cada sábado de 2pm a 5pm

EPA City Hall & Biblioteca

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303