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The following is the weekly newsletter from Lynn Caldwell, Manager of the Atherton Market. It’s an incredible feature to have a year round, in-door market in South End and I appreciate all the hard work from Lynn and the vendors to make this happen! To subscribe to the Atherton Market Newsletter click here. Check out the details for this week and make note that the market has new hours for Wednesday 11am-7pm. Additionally the market is open Tuesdays 3-7pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm.
Atherton Market now Accepts EBT!
EBT Now Accepted at the Atherton Market
May 2, 2012 – Charlotte, NC Individuals with SNAP benefits are now able to use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at the Atherton Market. Upon arrival to the market, EBT customers can use their card to purchase $1 tokens. These tokens then function as cash within the market.
At the market, EBT card holders are able to purchase authorized goods such as: fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, dairy, honey, breads, baked goods, jams and jellies, processed foods and even seeds and plants which produce food.
And it’s not just EBT customers who are benefiting from the ability to use their cards at the Atherton Market. Farmers and other vendors will benefit from the increased sales and traffic at the market, as they are able to redeem the tokens for a 100% cash exchange.
“This is a long overdue, win-win opportunity for everyone involved in the Atherton Market. We are excited to be able to provide this benefit to customers who can now have access to the freshest, healthiest produce and products that North Carolina has to offer!” says Market Director Lynn Caldwell.
About the Atherton Market
Currently open on Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm and Tuesdays 3 pm – 7 pm, Atherton Market features local farmers, prepared foods vendors, artisans, and more in a lively indoor urban environment open year-round. Look for expanded hours and offerings soon.
Owned and operated by Edens, Atherton Mill & Market is located in Charlotte’s historic South End at 2104 South Boulevard in the old Trolley Barn space. For more information visit the market’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/athertonmillandmarket or follow on Twitter @AthertonMillMkt.
Contact the market manager Lynn Caldwell at athertonmarket@gmail.com for more information.
| What’s happening this week at the Atherton Market?Hello, summer! The hot weather news is a mixed bag of good and bad for the farmers and the fields. We’re seeing some early summer goodies like (greenhouse) tomatoes and high tunnel squash, alongside the first of the sugar snap peas and the last weeks of yummy greens. You can get all kinds of seedlings to plant your own summer garden, as I think we’re safely past the last frost. You can also get potting soil and other implements, so check around to see what is available.We’ve also got lots of experts around to help get your garden going and growing, and this weekend we’ll have a couple of short sessions by Pat Farrell of Little Gnome Gardens at the rear of the market beside the new kids zone on a couple of topics that should interest you if you aren’t already well versed. Her first session is called “Understanding Soil, What’s Really Underfoot?” from 10:30-10:45am and will be followed by ” Is it organic, natural, sustainable and what do these terms really mean. Marketing or Reality?” from 11:15 to 11:30 am. There will be limited seating, some standing room, and lots of time for questions after.
In case you missed that reference to the new kids zone, Ms. Ann will have a new home near the beloved Trolley Car #1. Look for the picket fence to engage your kids in fun activities, including a Mother’s Day craft this weekend. Near the front door this Saturday you’ll find locally esteemed Chef Marc Jacksina from Halcyon, Flavors of the Earth doing a cooking demonstration with seasonal goodies. This talented guy can put a twist on just about anything, so don’t miss his entertaining banter as well as his exquisite cuisine. Stay tuned to Facebook for more details, but he should be ready to cook around 10 am. If you want to see what’s growing in Charlotte area community gardens, reserve your space by Wednesday for the Can You Dig It tour sponsored by the Fruit and Veggie Coalition. The tour begins at the Atherton Market, with gathering, breakfast, and shopping opportunities between 8 and 9 am. Some of our vendors are setting up early to accommodate, so feel free to stop by a little before our usual 9 am opening hour. Don’t forget our event tonight! Our partner, the Carolina Learning Connection is having their launch event at the Atherton Market beginning at 6:30 pm. Meet some of the teachers, and enjoy music by the Tsunami Waveriders, as well as wine and tasty local creations from the dedicated vendors of the market. You will also have a chance to win a $75.00 gift certificate and enroll in a class without paying the usual $5 registration fee. Don’t miss it, as well as a chance to see where we are with renovations. We are also VERY proud to announce the opportunity to accept EBT at the Atherton Market beginning TODAY. We’ve been working with the USDA and the Health Department to get set up with a machine, tokens, and the behind-the-scenes infrastructure to accept government-issued benefits to get more fresh food into more hands. This is just the first of many efforts to work within the community to expand our reach and join hands with other orgahizations to support both our farmers and folks who need a little assistance and better nutrition. For the next couple of weeks while we complete construction and reorganization, the Atherton Market will be open on Tuesdays from 3-7 and Saturdays 9-2. We’ll soon announce our new hours, which will offer you more shopping days and other exciting opportunities! We’re hard at work to make this the best year ever. In regard to that – think about this question. What is the one thing you think is missing from the Atherton Market? Feel free to respond to this newsletter or send an email to athertonmarket@gmail.com. We’ll look forward to your answers. This is, after all, a market for you. Happy May Day! Keeping it fresh and local, Market Vendors Enjoy this list, share it with others, use is as a guide but not the gospel, and embrace changes when they happen as an opportunity to experience something new! In alphabetical order, with descriptions, days and links as available (T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, S=Saturday): Belle Terre – A purveyor of all natural, handcrafted soaps, lip balms and related products. They use only organic oils in their soap, lotion, and lip balm; use minimal and recycled packaging; and commit 5% of sales to a local charity while working to be carbon neutral. Their new display is the “picture of the week.” http://belleterrenc.com T,W, S Beverly’s Gourmet Foods – Beverly’s products are vegetarian and vegan. She cooks only with olive oil and vegetable oil. She doesn’t use processed foods, artificial coloring, artificial flavorings, or preservatives - only whole foods. http://beverlysgourmetfoods.com T,W,S Brewington’s Farm – A variety of NC grown produce using considerate conventional inputs. S Cardais Gourmet – Cardais Gourmet offers a variety of baked goods, along with specialty granolas, chutneys, and gift bags and boxes. Stop by her booth to check out her photo album of desserts for specials orders — or visit her online at www.cardaisgourmet.com. T,W,S Cheval Farmstead Dairy – High quality handmade and French style goat cheeses made the old fashioned way. http://www.facebook.com/chevalfarmsteaddairy S Chosen Roaster – Freshly roasted nuts, including pecans, peanuts, almonds, and cashews. Also preparing to introduce “mix your own” trail mixes! T,W,S Cloisters Honey – Cloister Honey offers natural honey as well as a variety of other wonderful honey-based products. Generous samples – come experience the sweet life! http://cloisterhoney.myshopify.com/ T,W,S Clothesline Candy – Aprons and cloth creations handmade in Charlotte. Sweet, green and clean. clotheslinecandy.textiles@facebook.com S Coldwater Creek Farm – A local grower of certified organic produce. Also carries dairy products for Cackleberry Farm. http://coldwatercreekfarms.blogspot.com/ T,S Dukes Bread – A small commercial bakery with fantastic breads and tasty accompaniments. Also pizza dough! http://www.dukesbread.com/ T,S Harmony Gardens – Urban homestead garden producing unique varieties of produce and lots of eggs, just a few short miles from the market! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harmony-Gardens/134443333235880?sk=wall S Houston Farm – Located in Huntersville, Houston Farm produces a great variety and quantity of seasonal produce using considerate conventional means. http://www.houstonfarm.com/ T,W,S JW’s Farm – JW’s Farm is committed to bringing fresh, healthy, delicious, local produce and transplants to the Charlotte-Metro area, by using environmentally responsible and sustainable farming methods. http://www.localharvest.org/jws-farm-M40172 S Kobe’s Kreations – Restaurant quality prepared foods including entrée’s, sides, accompaniments and soups that you can take home and enjoy in minutes with minimal preparation. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kobes-Kreations/167977513288403 T,W,S Landis Gourmet Mushrooms – Landis Gourmet Mushrooms is located in the basement of an old cotton mill that sat vacant for years. They grow three strains of oyster mushrooms and shitakes. T,S Lomax Incubator -This incubator farm works much like a business incubator. Individuals interested in starting a business as a farmer can enroll in the program which provides classroom instruction on the business of farming in Cabarrus County as well as hands–on experience on the farm. T,W,S Microfarm Organic Gardens – Organically grown heirloom seedlings and urban farm services including organic garden design, rain harvesting systems, chicken coops and more. http://www.microfarmgardens.com S Monk’s Groovy Beans – Monk’s Groovy Beans is a specialty micro-roasted coffee company located in Fort Mill, SC. Monk’s passion is seeking the finest, green coffee beans from top-notch producers all over Mother Earth, and to keep Mother Earth happy, we choose only fair trade and certified organic beans. Monk’s Passion for groovy coffee continues as we stay one step ahead in the industry by embracing the latest coffee trends, consulting importing partners as well as industry veterans, and fine-tuning our roasts and blends by our most favorite method: cupping coffee constantly. http://www.monksgroovybeans.com/ T,W,S Ohh-lio Express – A mobile taproom serving the Carolina’s with the freshest exotic cooking oils and flavor-infused vinegars. http://www.ohhlioexpress.com/ S Pickleville – Kosher-Deli Style pickles, pickled peppers & veggies, fresh salsas, Cajun spices, mixes, and snacks. http://www.pickleville.net or http://www.facebook.com/pickleville T,W,S Proffitt Family Cattle Co. – Proffitt Family Cattle Co. raises 100% Pasture finished grass fed beef on certified USDA Organic pastures. Their farm is Animal Welfare Approved and their cattle are never fed any corn or grain products. No hormones or antibiotics and guaranteed to be tender. Come see why their beef is award winning and known as the best beef in town! http://proffittfarms.com/ S Rio Bertolini’s Pasta – Ever changing and seasonal menu of fresh cut raviolis, pasta, and gnocchi. http://www.riobertolinispasta.com/ T,S Round Table Creations – Creations offers ridiculously tasty gourmet brioche rolls, authentic Italian pastries as well as whole grain breads and whole wheat pierogies. All our products are made from scratch, with local organic ingredients and recipes passed down through generations. http://www.facebook.com/RoundTableCreations T, S Simply Local – Simply Local is a retail grocery within Atherton Market. She offers great local foods and goods that are otherwise not available at Atherton Market or often at other area markets. With more than 20 cheeses, milk, butter, ice cream, sauces, kits, snacks, and even peanut butter, you are guaranteed a one-stop shopping experience! Watch for a cheese feature each month at Simply Local throughout 2012. January’s feature is a 5yr aged cheddar from Ashe County Cheese Co. February’s feature will be a marinated chevre from Goat Lady Dairy. http://www.facebook.com/SimplyLocal T,W,S SkyeTurtle Designs – SkyeTurtle Designs at Atherton Market offers personally handcrafted jewelry using genuine materials and nutricious homemade organic dog treats. http://www.facebook.com/pages/SkyeTurtle-Designs/151994301501410 T,W,S Urbana Teas – Looseleaf teas to in a variety of blends to invigorate you or soothe your spirit. From organic to rare to perfect for every day, you can create urbana wherever you are. http://www.urbanatea.com/ S Verve – Hand-poured soy candles in various fragrances. http://www.pamatverve.blogspot.com/ T,W,S Vin Master – Vin Master is a retail wine store that focuses on natural wines. http://thevinmaster.com/ T,S Windy Hill Farm – Windy Hill Farm offers local & naturally-raised pork, beef, chicken, lamb, duck and eggs produced on their small family farm in New London, NC. You can pre-order your meats and eggs at their online store or swing by the market and see what’s available. http://www.WindyHillFarmNC.com T,W,S Note that Essential Soap and North 40 Farm are taking a brief break to catch up after the holiday season. Also – look for exciting new vendor news coming soon! We also host a variety of artisans and food trucks weekly – stay tuned to our Facebook page and read your newsletter for updates. Share this with your friends, and bring them along to the market! See you soon. Keeping it fresh and local, Lynn S. Caldwell |
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I’m Andera the designer of Dera’s Designs. Currently, I crochet shawls and purses. I would love an opportunity to show my designs at the Alberton Market. I think this would be an ideal location to show off my one of a kind creations. I would gladly send you a few pictures of my creations to assist with your decision. I think it is a perfect place because they are handmade, perfect for spring, summer, fall and winter. They can be worn over suits for church and other outings, cover-ups for the beach or a chilly night over a sundress and many other ways.
Thank you for your considerations.
Andera
Posted by Andera Myers | January 18, 2012, 7:30 pmYou can contact Lynn Caldwell. She is the manager of the Atherton Market. Email is athertonmarket@gmail.com. Thanks! Ted
Posted by wofford23 | January 18, 2012, 8:14 pm