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Archived EPA Market Updates

EPA Market Update (12/19/09): celebrating a successful season

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If you are one of the special few who shopped with us last weekend, you know that our luck finally ran out. The rain came. And it was lame. (Just the rain, not the market. It was as wonderful as ever). But have you seen this Saturday's forecast? It's looking splendidly sunny for our End of Season Celebration.

Here's a small sampling of what we'll have for you:


EPA Market Update (12/12/09): stock up on your favorites

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We don't want to jinx ourselves, but we've been blessed with sunny and dry market days all season long. Quick! Find some wood, and knock on it. We certainly just did, because there still remain two market days before we go into winter hibernation. With these chilly temperatures, who can blame us?

EPA Market Update (12/5/09): rain or cold or shine -- we're open!

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December is already here. Can you believe it? In addition to lots of holiday cheer, this season marks the beginning of some changes at your farmers' market.

EPA Market Update (11/28/09): citrus season has arrived

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We hope this email finds you shoveling large amounts of delicious cooked vegetables from your favorite farmers' market into your mouth. If it doesn't, you're already forgiven. There's always next Thursday.

EPA Market Update (11/21/09): ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving

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Your Market's mother had a special little habit around Thanksgiving. She would prepare many of the dishes ahead of Thursday, so when the big day came around, just the "easy" stuff was left. The turkey, you know. It's not all that easy, but certainly a simpler affair when the cranberries, potatoes (both sweet and regular), stuffing, and greens are out of the way.

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

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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.

EPA Market Update (11/7/09): enjoy the last taste of summer

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So we've had another week of warm weather--so warm that you could almost imagine it was still summertime! Don't be fooled, though. It's November, and in the afternoon there's a cold wind in the air, and pretty soon it will start to cool down again. But don't you worry. Your farmers' market will run until December 19, rain or shine. There are already changes beginning in the selection of produce from our farmers.

EPA Market Update (10/31/09): orange marigolds for el Día de los Muertos and Halloween

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EPA Market Update (10/27/09): Two Fall Holidays this Weekend

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The leaves are falling, there's a chill in the air, and this means that Fall is fast approaching. This weekend, our community will celebrate two important October Holidays. This Saturday is Halloween, so many of you are getting ready to dress up and eat candy all night long. But before your night full of spooky fun, come and celebrate Halloween with your neighbors. After all, you might as well eat something healthy before filling up on sugar!

EPA Market Update (10/17/09): rain or shine -- we're open!

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Good afternoon . . .

Your farmers' market knows you're smart. Like a crow with an eye to the sky, you knew this big storm was coming, so it was easier than a piece of (Watsonville carrot) cake. Downpour? You've got rain boots. Wind gusts? Good thing you trimmed back that tree last month.

EPA Market Update (10/10/09): music at the market

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Have we got a special treat for you. Two weeks ago, it was the One EPA BBQ. Last week, we had delicious EPA-grown greens from the Hartley Family Backyard Garden. And this week? It's all about the MUSIC.

EPA Market Update (10/3/09): value is the name of the game

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Good afternoon . . .

You know that autumn has arrived when stores start to display their Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa gear. It's happening already! Can you believe it?

And with this arrival of fall (and more importantly, the holiday season), we sometimes see increased expenses. All that fruit cake, cookies and wrapping paper don't come free. To help us all prepare for this season of spending, this week we're focusing on the value present every Saturday at the East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market.

EPA Market Update (9/26/09): a lively day at the Market with EPA-grown greens!

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Hello!

Things are busy and exciting at East Palo Alto's community space, 2415 University Avenue. This Saturday is looking to be a cooker -- literally! One East Palo Alto will be hosting their Quarterly Membership Event right next to our market, and rumor has it, they'll be grilling up a storm (for members, so think about joining). Become a member, and you'll get a $5 EPA Fresh Check.

EPA Market Update (9/19/09): make like the Obamas and shop this Saturday

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EPA Market Update (9/12/09): purslane and Indian peaches

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Hello there!

It's not often that a loyal shopper such as yourself sends us a note, so when somebody does, we listen. This week, we received a message about purslane -- a relatively unknown vegetable that is featured every week at our Market. It was so useful that we're passing along some key points.

EPA Market Update (9/5/09): open this Saturday with EPA-grown produce

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Happy September!

Yes, we are open this Saturday, and absolutely thrilled to feature produce grown right here in East Palo Alto. Food doesn't take a Labor Day off, so stop on by and pick up what you need for that BBQ, cook-out, fancy dinner or quiet evening in. We recommend the yellow corn (for grilling), watermelon (for juicy eating) and peaches (for dessert).

EPA Market Update (8/29/09): BONUS DAY (something special for you)

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We've got something special for you!

This Saturday is the first BONUS DAY at the East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market! What does that mean? So many things that we're going to list them:

* FOUR raffle drawings for EPA Fresh Checks at 2:30, 2:45, 3:00 and 3:15 (anyone can win!);

* FREE Fresh Checks for Senior Citizens (just show us that you're 60+, and you'll receive $10);

* additional valuable raffle prizes from Bread of Life EPA (it's free to enter!);

EPA Market Update (8/22/09): best kept secret in East Palo Alto?

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Did you know that we are the best kept secret in EPA? Certainly not a secret to you, since you're lucky to be in the know, but that's what people are saying. So it must be true. They like our friendly vendors, fresh produce, and low prices.

A special message from your EPA Community Farmers' Market

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Dear loyal supporter,

I write to you with an update about our beloved East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market. I am happy to report that because of the dedication of customers like you, tireless market volunteers, and staff from Collective Roots, our market took place this afternoon, as always, from 2pm to 5pm at City Hall.

EPA Market Update (8/15/09): enjoy watermelon with Daniel and Epiffani

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Here comes another message from Daniel and Epiffani, two Food Justice Leaders who have been working with the market this summer.

Bring your family, we have NEW activities, such as boardgames and coloring pages. You’ll never know what we have next week so make sure you come and find out.

EPA Market Update (8/8/09): a special message from Food Justice Leaders

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This EPA Market Update is written by Daniel, Epiffani and Jaime, who are all Food Justice Leaders working with the Market this summer. Click here to learn more about them.

EPA Market Update (8/1/09): corn corn corn, and pluots!

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It's really starting to look like summer around here. We've got delicious fruit, all kinds of tomatoes (even organic heirlooms) and...guess what? Corn! Organic kind, too. It has finally arrived with a great big yellow splash.

And did we mention the new varieties of plums and pluots? Transito Zamudio keeps surprising us every week with versions of fruit that we had no idea that they even existed! And he always keeps the prices so low low low.

EPA Market Update (7/25/09): organic vegetables and jam session

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Well hello . . .

EPA Market Update (7/18/09): family fun and even more organic vegetables

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Family friendly activities have finally arrived at our market! Yes, we've always had fresh fruits and vegetables, but this weekend, we've got plans to bring out the bicycle blender to make delicious fruit smoothies, starting at 2pm. Be sure to come and check it out.

EPA Market Update (7/11/09): fresh eggs, cut flowers and white peaches

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Hellooooo!