Tuesday, September 27, 2011




My Manakin Market - October 1st, 2011                                                                Brought to you by:  

 




  


Our Community Health Fair at My Manakin Market is THIS SATURDAY!  We have over 15 health care providers coming and anticipate a good crowd, so come early!  Click HERE for a flyer and HERE for more details. 

 


IT'S OCTOBER AND THAT MEANS AUTUMN HARVEST!

Got Squash?  Click for a RECIPE!
And what a harvest we are having (if the farmers can manage to get out there and pick in-between storms)!  We were fortunate here in Virginia not to have lost all of our pumpkins in the hurricane...  Speaking of pumpkins - we have baking pumpkins!  This week, we also have butternut squash and lots of other lovely winter squashes, fresh parsley and cilantro, green beans, beets, radishes, Arugula, peppers (including specialty varieties), a few tomatoes (slicing, cherries), zucchini, cabbage, sweet potatoes, potatoes, eggplant,  fresh herbs, heritage apples, fall raspberries.  We have one producer who will be bringing in some apples from other Virginia farms, as it is extremely difficult to produce applies in this area.  They will also have Asian pears and plums from the Appalachian Valley.  We have a great selection of meats, including grass-fed beef, pastured pork, lamb and poultry. We’ll have cheese this week from Night Sky Farm - come and try a sample! Our selection of baked goods includes breads, muffins, specialty cookies, focaccia, pies, quiches, and even pizza crusts! We also have honey, candy, homemade spices, specialty nuts, jams, jellies, local wines and lots of other delicious Virginia Grown items available at My Manakin Market! What makes us unique?  We are PRODUCER ONLY and support sustainably raised produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and true artisan crafts!  Check out What's In Season now!  Come early for best selection!

LIVE DEMONSTRATION THIS WEEK!
Shana and Barbara with the Scentsible G'oils will be doing knitting and crotchet lessons on Saturday. They will provide yarn for folks to learn and practice with, and we'll also bring extra needles.  They have lots of great fingerless and fingertip-less gloves, scarves, hoods, and sweaters for the fall and winter season, and they also take special requests such as the baby booties and baby sweater ensemble they recently completed.  Come sit a spell and learn to knit!

Manakin Market has some wonderful artisan crafters, so make sure to keep your eyes open for great gifts throughout the season – look for handmade clothing, jewelry, hand-carved wooden objects, bedspreads, fiber products, soaps, pottery, knitted/crocheted items and more.


Summer Close-Out - Only $12
!
Available at the market!
Don’t forget to check out ChiknEGG’s Systern Rain Barrels and Earth Machine Composters!  We have decided to hold the pricing on our rain barrels and compost bins through the end of the month...  Why not pick up one Saturday - save money while you save water and reduce landfill waist all at the same time!  We have some beautiful cut flowers and plants for sale, too, so make sure to take home a bouquet to brighten up your home or office!  Our Real Housewives of Goochland tanks have been very popular this season.  They are now on sale for $12 in either pink or gray in a variety of sizes.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services.  Why not buy one for yourself and a friend and help a worthy organization while you're at it?

MUSIC AT THE MARKET 


The week we are in for a real treat, as The Willow Creek Band of Richmond will be performing at the market.  Known for its tight vocal harmonies and rousing instrumentals, the band performs a variety of Bluegrass, Americana, and Gospel music for a wide range of audiences such as festivals, coffee houses, restaurants, churches, service clubs, private parties, weddings, community gatherings, retirement homes, etc.  Members include Paul Sandman - Fiddle, Vocals, Tom Peters - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Cathy Sandman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Johnnie Leggette- Upright Bass, Vocals and Bob Payne - Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals.  To book The Willow Creek Band for your next party or special occasion, email them or call Tom Peters @ (804) 658-5358.


 If you know of a band or solo artist who would like to play at the market, please email ChiknEGG or call:  804-314-9141.  Here are the Performance Guidelines for Artists.  Hours for performing are 9:00am-Noon.







CRITTER CORNER

Kid's - come and see what critters Christopher and Annabelle, our Local Agrarian Critter Corner farmers in training, will have at the market for you to pet and visit with!  Christoper and Annabelle will be happy to show you their farm critters and share their knowledge with young and old(er) market shoppers!  They have a few things for sale that they have made themselves and are donating a portion of their proceeds to charity animal rescue groups!  We are very proud of these young, forward-thinking agrarians!

We are open for business every Saturday from 8:00am - Noon, May through October. With 50+ vendors (view our Complete List of Vendors), My Manakin Market promises to bring the highest quality Virginia Grown products to Central Virginia!
 
Check out our cool interactive Market Map to find your favorite vendor(s), or launch a Product Search to find your favorite products!

We have live music every week, cooking demonstrations, chef's demos and lots of other fun activities for the whole family. ChiknEGG’s intern, Michele Wright (aka The Local Agrarian) will be cooking up some yummy treats this week and you're welcome to come by her booth and watch, ask and learn!  Michele coordinates the market’s musical entertainment, chef’s demos and does cooking demonstrations every other week. Visit her tent to see what’s cookin’!

We're also offering wine tastings from two of our local wineries, Grayhaven Winery and WindSong Winery. Come grab a glass of Sangria or wine and hang-out in the wine corral with some delicious locally sourced prepared foods from Kota's Kabobs or The Local Agrarian.












Rain Policy: The market will be open unless we have thunder storms. If in doubt, check ChiknEGG’s website or call 804-314-9141 for a recorded message.

We are located at 68 Broad Street Road in Manakin-Sabot, just 5 minutes west of downtown Short Pump. For more information and a Google Map, Click Here.

See you on Saturday!

Lisa Dearden
Market Manager






















MY MANAKIN MARKET is brought to you in part by:



Season Sponsor



Market Bag Sponsor:

Friends of the Market Sponsor:
Virginia Community Bank

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

My Manakin Market - September 24th, 2011

Don't forget - Grayhaven Winery's Bluegrass Festival is THIS Sat. & Sun.
















My Manakin Market - September 24th, 2011

How about a nice Borscht for dinner?  CLICK for a Recipe
WOW - Fall produce is here, it's abundant, and it's delicious!   Where did summer go?  Suddenly, it's time for SOUP!  We have plenty of local ingredients for those soup-making binges, so come and stock up!  This week, look for garlic (both hardneck & elephant), butternut squash and lots of other lovely winter squashes, green beans, beets, radishes, Arugula, peppers (including specialty varieties), a few tomatoes (slicing, cherries), zucchini, cabbage, sweet potatoes, cabbage, potatoes, eggplant,  fresh herbs, heritage apples, fall raspberries.  We have one producer who will be bringing in some apples from other Virginia farms, as it is extremely difficult to produce applies in this area.  They will also have Asian pears and plums from the Appalachian Valley.  We have a great selection of meats, including grass-fed beef, pastured pork, lamb and poultry. We’ll have cheese this week from Night Sky Farm- come and try a sample! Our selection of baked goods includes breads, muffins, specialty cookies, focaccia, pies, quiches, and even pizza crusts! We also have honey, candy, homemade spices, specialty nuts, jams, jellies, local wines and lots of other delicious Virginia Grown items available at My Manakin Market! What makes us unique?  We are PRODUCER ONLY and support sustainably raised produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and true artisan crafts!  Check out What's In Season now!  Come early for best selection!

Manakin Market has some wonderful artisan crafters, so make sure to keep your eyes open for great gifts throughout the season – look for handmade clothing, jewelry, hand-carved wooden objects, bedspreads, fiber products, soaps, pottery, knitted/crocheted items and more.

We have BAKING Pumpkins!  Click for a Recipe
Summer Close-Out - Only $12
!
Don’t forget to check out ChiknEGG’s Systern Rain Barrels and Earth Machine Composters!  We have decided to hold the pricing on our rain barrels and compost bins through the end of the month...  Why not pick up one Saturday - save money while you save water and reduce landfill waist all at the same time!  We have some beautiful cut flowers and plants for sale, too, so make sure to take home a bouquet to brighten up your home or office!  Our Real Housewives of Goochland tanks have been very popular this season.  They are now on sale for $12 in either pink or gray in a variety of sizes.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services.  Why not buy one for yourself and a friend and help a worthy organization while you're at it?

MUSIC AT THE MARKET 


Sherman Horner and Company will be performing a variety of eclectic acoustical tunes for us on Saturday.  We recruited Sherman after hearing him play at a local Heritage Game Dinner, where he serenaded us with great background guitar and vocals.  Sherman is sure to entertain us all as we shop and visit with friends at the market.  To book Sherman for your next party or event, give him a call at:  804-402-1928.
 
If you know of a band or solo artist who would like to play at the market, please email ChiknEGG or call:  804-314-9141.  Here are the Performance Guidelines for Artists.  Hours for performing are 9:00am-Noon.




UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MARKET


Saturday, October 1st, 2011 from 8:00-Noon

Community Health Fair at My Manakin Market

Click HERE for a flyer and HERE for more details.
 
Brought to you by:  


 CRITTER CORNER

Kid's - come and see what critters Christopher and Annabelle, our Local Agrarian Critter Corner farmers in training, will have at the market for you to pet and visit with!  Christoper and Annabelle will be happy to show you their farm critters and share their knowledge with young and old(er) market shoppers!  They have a few things for sale that they have made themselves and are donating a portion of their proceeds to charity animal rescue groups!  We are very proud of these young, forward-thinking agrarians!

Available at the market!
We are open for business every Saturday from 8:00am - Noon, May through October. With 50+ vendors (view our Complete List of Vendors), My Manakin Market promises to bring the highest quality Virginia Grown products to Central Virginia!
 
Check out our cool interactive Market Map to find your favorite vendor(s), or launch a Product Search to find your favorite products!

We have live music every week, cooking demonstrations, chef's demos and lots of other fun activities for the whole family. ChiknEGG’s intern, Michele Wright (aka The Local Agrarian) will be cooking up some yummy treats this week and you're welcome to come by her booth and watch, ask and learn!  Michele coordinates the market’s musical entertainment, chef’s demos and does cooking demonstrations every other week. Visit her tent to see what’s cookin’!

We're also offering wine tastings from two of our local wineries, Grayhaven Winery and WindSong Winery. Come grab a glass of Sangria or wine and hang-out in the wine corral with some delicious locally sourced prepared foods from Kota's Kabobs or The Local Agrarian.












Rain Policy: The market will be open unless we have thunder storms. If in doubt, check ChiknEGG’s website or call 804-314-9141 for a recorded message.

We are located at 68 Broad Street Road in Manakin-Sabot, just 5 minutes west of downtown Short Pump. For more information and a Google Map, Click Here.

See you on Saturday!

Lisa Dearden
Market Manager






















MY MANAKIN MARKET is brought to you in part by:



Season Sponsor



Market Bag Sponsor:

Friends of the Market Sponsor:
Virginia Community Bank

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Community Health Fair



When:   Sat., Oct. 1st, 2011    8:00am - Noon

Where:  MyManakin Market (Click for a Map)

What:  Local vendors!
Download a Flyer to Print, Post & Share!
  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Posture Screenings
  • Nutrition Information
  • Free Massage
  • Risk Evaluations
  • Information, Free Gifts, Raffles
  • Healthy Food Cooking Tips
  • Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family

Why:  To increase health awareness through education and prevention throughout the community.


Please take a moment to visit our Sponsors!








 Our Vendors:
American Cancer Society - Educational info on prevention, nutrition and early detection relative to cancer. 

Curves – Body Mass Index Screenings

Envoy at the Meadows - Blood pressure checks, educational info, free giveaways - pens, water bottles

Essential Tremor Support Group - Literature and information on Essential Tremor

Family Chiropractic Center of Richmond - Computerized Posture Screenings

Family Transitions, Inc. - Information on our community-based counceling programs for youth, adults and families.  Giveways - pens, pencils, cups and pamphlets.

Goochland Family YMCA - Membership info.  Giveaways - key chains and cups

Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services -  Information about GFCFS services.

HCA Virginia Health System – Although they will not be there, please thank them for helping us to bring this health fair to the community!


Mass Mutual -  Information about Long-Term Care Insurance, clips, coozies, letter openers, pens

MG Home Health - Health brochures, information and giveaways

Peter R. Murchie, D.D.S. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - Information about dentistry for patients with no insurance.  Information about how new patients can get free teeth whitening for life.

Richmond Dietetic Association - Nutrition information and informational hand-outs for the community 

Senior Connections - Pill containers, Mature Life Newspaper and literature for Seniors

Tuckahoe Physical Therapy - Balance and Flexibility Assessments

Virginia Women's Center - Women's health brochures, bookmarks, magnets, hand lotions, breast self exam cards

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011


My Manakin Market - September 17th, 2011

Click HERE for a recipe for Roasted Stuffed Peppers
ARE YOU READY FOR FALL PRODUCE?   It's the time of year for roasted peppers, stuffed squash and salsa sides for that fresh off the grill, grass-fed meat! Looking forward to the cooler weather and getting the fire pit going again, aren't you?  There's a cold front coming, so plan to wear layers to the market on Saturday, and plan for the grill!  This week, look for garlic (both hardneck & elephant), butternut squash and lots of other lovely winter squashes, green beans, beets, radishes, Arugula, peppers (including specialty varieties), a few tomatoes (slicing, cherries), zucchini, a variety of summer squashes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, potatoes, spring onions, leeks, eggplant,  fresh herbs, heritage apples, fall raspberries, and a few peaches. We have one producer who will be bringing in some apples from other Virginia farms, as it is extremely difficult to produce applies in this area.  We have a great selection of meats, including grass-fed beef, pastured pork, lamb and poultry. We’ll have cheese this week from Night Sky Farm- come and try a sample! Our selection of baked goods includes breads, muffins, specialty cookie, focaccia, pies, quiches and even pizza crusts! We also have honey, candy, homemade spices, specialty nuts, jams, jellies, local wines and lots of other delicious Virginia Grown items available at My Manakin Market! What makes us unique?  We are PRODUCER ONLY and support sustainably raised produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and true artisan crafts!  Check out What's In Season now!  Come early for best selection!

Yum...Fall Veggies are coming in!
Manakin Market has some wonderful artisan crafters, so make sure to keep your eyes open for great gifts throughout the season – look for handmade clothing, jewelry, hand-carved wooden objects, bedspreads, fiber products, soaps, pottery, knitted/crocheted items and more.

Now is this time to start composting!
Don’t forget to check out ChiknEGG’s Systern Rain Barrels and Earth Machine Composters!  We have decided to hold the pricing on our rain barrels and compost bins through the end of the month...  Why not pick up one Saturday - save money while you save water and reduce landfill waist all at the same time!  We have some beautiful cut flowers and plants for sale, too, so make sure to take home a bouquet to brighten up your home or office!

MUSIC AT THE MARKET 



Click HERE to listen to Phil's music online.
Phil Julian has been writing and performing both Christian music and comedy, sometimes simultaneously, depending on the venue, since 1970.  Phil’s music covers a broad spectrum of styles covering country, folk, contemporary, soft rock, and traditional style hymns. No screaming, no fuzz tones, no jumping off the stage, just a foot tapping rhythm, good down-home acoustical picking, and a message you can take home in your heart. Good listening. His siblings all have the same type of humor, probably genetical, which pops out in spite of any attempts to restrain it and in spite of his Christian convictions. The nut doesn't fall far from the tree. Originally from Seattle, Phil has lived near Richmond, Virginia since 1994.  Contact Phil by email for bookings.

If you know of a band or solo artist who would like to play at the market, please email ChiknEGG or call:  804-314-9141.  Here are the Performance Guidelines for Artists.  Hours for performing are 9:00am-Noon.




CRITTER CORNER

Kid's - come and see what critters Christopher and Annabelle, our Local Agrarian Critter Corner farmers in training, will have at the market for you to pet and visit with!  Christoper and Annabelle will be happy to show you their farm critters and share their knowledge with young and old(er) market shoppers!  They have a few things for sale that they have made themselves and are donating a portion of their proceeds to charity animal rescue groups!  We are very proud of these young, forward-thinking agrarians!

We are open for business every Saturday from 8:00am - Noon, May through October. With 50+ vendors (view our Complete List of Vendors), My Manakin Market promises to bring the highest quality Virginia Grown products to Central Virginia!
 
Check out our cool interactive Market Map to find your favorite vendor(s), or launch a Product Search to find your favorite products!

We have live music every week, cooking demonstrations, chef's demos and lots of other fun activities for the whole family. ChiknEGG’s intern, Michele Wright (aka The Local Agrarian) will be cooking up some yummy treats this week and you're welcome to come by her booth and watch, ask and learn!  Michele coordinates the market’s musical entertainment, chef’s demos and does cooking demonstrations every other week. Visit her tent to see what’s cookin’!

We're also offering wine tastings from two of our local wineries, Grayhaven Winery and WindSong Winery. Come grab a glass of Sangria or wine and hang-out in the wine corral with some delicious locally sourced prepared foods from Kota's Kabobs or The Local Agrarian.












Rain Policy: The market will be open unless we have thunder storms. If in doubt, check ChiknEGG’s website or call 804-314-9141 for a recorded message.

We are located at 68 Broad Street Road in Manakin-Sabot, just 5 minutes west of downtown Short Pump. For more information and a Google Map, Click Here.

See you on Saturday!

Lisa Dearden
Market Manager




MY MANAKIN MARKET is brought to you in part by:



Season Sponsor



Market Bag Sponsor:

Friends of the Market Sponsor:
Virginia Community Bank

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