Photo walk re-scheduled! New Date...Oct. 15th

Rescheduled Photo walk...turns into FALL walk! Matthew Binkewicz, local photographer, will be leading the previously scheduled walk in Ludlowville on October 15th. Same arrangements as before: 9:15ish meet at The Market...travel to Ludlowville. The walk will last until approximately 11:00. Matthew will offer us tips on taking pictures of landscapes, a little history and hopefully a beautiful scenic walk to the falls. We will supply those enrolled with a bottle of water and a small bag of Granola from The Finger Lakes Granola company. There is a nominal $5 fee. We look forward to the walk. Please call The People's Market at 533-1012 to get on the list! Check previous blog for pic and information!

Sad Day at The Market!

It is with regret that we must inform you that we are temporarily discontinuing our sale of Tom Quinn's Grass-fed chickens. Tom is an incredible producer and we have lost (temporarily) one of our wonderful products. Tom is completely within his rights to produce and sell his chickens...and he does it well... and by the book...if you know Tom you know this to be true! The USDA has discontinued our ability to sell  Tom's chickens until further investigation (into Tom and our ability to sell them at a consignment store). For further information visit Tom's website...and hear it from the farmer himself. http://www.quinnsirishhillfarm.com/ It is a sad day from our perspective that the small farmer is being challenged once again to try and make a living at farming...

New vendor number two!

Today was a nice day at the Market. Local Debbie Teeter brought in her "Gardener's Lotion Bars"...and are you in for a treat! There is a bar on the counter and you can sample away...I do. I have already tried it and I am our best customer and I will be with this item as well....I love it. The lotion bar is made from beeswax and formed into a beautiful flower shaped beeswax bar! Once again...stop in and try it!

New Vendors...two in one day!

There is obviously no end to the talent in the area!

 Yes,  we have a new vendor at The Market. Malcolm Bancroft from King Ferry has brought some of his fine crafted wood art to The Market. He uses various pieces of wood... cut and shaped into "puzzle like" pieces to make three dimensional art work.  Some of his pieces are free standing pieces  that have an incredible look to them! He has used some stain in order to introduce more color into the pieces. You really have to stop in The Market to see these works of art in person!

Potential new vendor lost to us...

It was a sunny Saturday when Paul Munson and his family wandered into The People's Market. It was a special day. He came in and wandered about the store before mentioning that he noticed there were pottery bowls but no wooden bowls...that was my opening. "You make wooden bowls?" I couldn't resist asking. Then bagan a long conversation about his trade...or what I consider his "gift". He is a crafter of the most incredibly beautiful hand crafted wooden bowls/cutting boards that I have ever seen! That must have been the case because someone bought the bowl on Tuesday (We were closed Monday or I firmly believe it would have sold Monday!).
I firmly believe that our meeting was certainly devine intervention because according to the Ithaca Journal Paul passed away on Monday. The obituary mentioned everything that we had talked about in his 45 minute visit that day. I was moved and within minutes of his leaving photographed the bowls and planned to feature it in my next ad. The cutting board is no longer for sale....I am buying it.
That wasn't the best part of my visit. It was the part where he continued to refer to his wife (of 58 years) as his "bride"..."my bride will handle that" he said referring to ..."his bride". I was moved. We giggled about how she felt being called his bride. Before leaving I asked to take his picture for our vendor book with his wooden art...but we decided a picture working by his machinery would be better. I would see him soon when he brought in more of his work. It may not be...but there must be a plan. I have to believe because I met a pretty special man that day...and I knew it after a 45 minute visit. He reminds me of my dad who we lost in February...a person you meet and never forget. God Bless.

Re-scheduled Photo walk in Ludlowville

The Photo walk by Matthew Binkewicz has been rescheduled for October 15th if you wanted to do it but time got away from you...now is your chance. Call the People's Market to sign up! The $5.00 fee gets you a little snack of Finger Lakes Granola and a water...plus tips on taking pictures of your favorite landscapes!

Matthew will take people on a walk of Ludlowville, share a little history and give a few photography tips on taking pictures of your favorite spots!
Call The People's Market at 607-533-1012 to enroll...first ten people enrolled will enjoy a wonderful walk in our very own scenic Ludlowville Falls!

BIG Heart...warm hands fundraiser for Lansing Football!

Lansing Snowflake Mittens!

 Yes, I am talking about the talents of a well known local knitter...Melanie Towner. She can often be found knitting in the stands of the Lansing football games, basketball games, pool, etc. and ALWAYS has needles in her hands! She has offered to make mittens for those interested in donning the Lanisng colors this fall. Melanie has also offered to donate $2.00 for each and ANY pair of adult mittens sold at the People's Market knit by her (Her items are tagged as "CLOWN"). They can be found in a wide array of colors. If you'd like the Lansing colors you can e mail Melanie directly at iknitifelt@gmail.com and get them made especially for you. Stop in The People's Market daily between 11 and 6pm (Sat 10-5) and pick a pair that match your fall attire!

                               

New Freedom Rangers have arrived....

Quinn's Irish Hill farm has devlivered some Freedom Ranger Chickens to The Market. we have them in the back pantry freezer just waiting for your freezer... or oven if you just can't wait. Once gone that will be it for the season as it won't be long and there will no longer be any "green stuff" around this area...only water and snow!

Ellie's been very busy! Stocking up for winter sales....



ready for display at The Market...



Ellie Hunter brought in a new small stash of alpaca hats for the Market today. She is mixing it up with ribbons, bows, pins, etc...stop in to see her latest fashion designs! (oops..finally got the incorrect date off!)

New piece of furniture

Just a quick pic of a new piece we have in the store. Jill Juram of "Nature's Symbols" brought in some new items....you name it...she paints it! A few pieces of furniture, purses and a few painted eye glass cases. You just never know at The People's Market!
Ooops ignore the date...operator error!

Limited Number of "Freedom Ranger" chickens available

Tom Quinn has made available to The People's Market a limited number of "Freedom Ranger" chickens. Their name is derived from the French word Label Range (Red Label) Chickens that have earned the highest ratings for flavor and texture. They are not as plump as the Cornish chickens, but have a definite flavor of their own!  Sounds like a good opportunity to try a different type of chicken from Quinn's Irish Hill Farm!
He has also informed me that he will do his last processing of chickens in October and then that will be it for the year as the season for "grass fed" chickens will officially be over. Just one more sign of the inevitable fall and winter months awaiting us ahead! Better stock up your freezer....from our freezer!