The Weblog
The local foods movement is alive and well in Champaign County! Here are some updates on other projects while we finalize our virtual market:
Local Producers Map:
Our local producers map is ready for publication and you will soon be able to find it on gochampaign.com. Copies will be distributed around the community, in the local telephone book, and other “hangouts”. The guide lists the location and contact information for nearly 50 local producers within our county. The map was a project of the Local Food Council and printed with the help of some local sponsors including the Monument Square District, Champaign Bank, the Community Improvement Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau and others. It is a great start to finding a local source for Champaign County’s finest!
Take It Easy
Take it easy, take it easy…
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy…
Come on baby, don’t say maybe…
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me…
(Take It Easy-The Eagles-Glen Frey vocals)
So, little local market of love customers…another market is in the books, and it was one of those markets where your managers all got to spend time, together, laughing, planning, and setting the market up. We have quite a few events, sponsorships, outings that we will be keeping you up to date just so you can come out and support us.
This market is always like that…peaceful, easy, groovy, and fun. As each vendor dropped off, we got to spend time, chatting, and touching base with all of them.
Our market depends on the ease of the flow, the vibe between managers, vendors, customers, and the YMCA. I love the market nights when I have the chance to chat with each and every one of you! I love this market, and I love being such a hands on manager. You all make this market what it is, you make the market successful, and you help us take the whole local rock star scene to new and exciting levels.
Thank you, to all of you, for your continued dedication to making this market such a strong force in this community.
It’s been a very weird week, we lost another great one in Glen Frey of The Eagles. The YMCA/Art Affair On The Square/and myself, personally, lost Betsy Bohl, and my emotions have been in overdrive. It was so nice to be able to open the market, tonight, with so many smiling faces, loving feelings, and familiar surroundings…
We all need that peaceful easy feeling just so we can all take it easy…
Go, show some love, be kind, and always show your lovelight to anyone who may need it.
I am now opening the market for the week. Take It Easy…and let us help you…
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam