The Byrd House Market is open from 3:30-7PM. Only 2 markets left in the season!

A message from Karen Atkinson, Market Manager:

Hello ByrdHouse Market Supporter!

Hope we’ll see you at the Market on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Fall is just around the corner. Then Thanksgiving and Christmas. Where does the time go? Tomorrow will be a beautiful day to walk around, talk to friends and vendors and just have a great afternoon. There are only two (2) markets left for this season so we hope to see you there. There will be three (3) “pick-up” only markets. They are currently scheduled for November 13th, 27th and December 11th from 4 until 6 PM. Stayed tuned for further details.

As you know the ByrdHouse Market is the best place in town to purchase locally grown fresh produce, meats, cheese, flowers, unique plants, crafts and much, much more so pass it on to your friends, family, and co-workers. We are helping to nourish a sense of community by fostering a market place for neighbors, friends, and co-workers to meet and mingle. Don’t forget, we are open, Rain or Shine, EVERY TUESDAY 3:30 until 7PM, now through the end of October. (In the event of heavy rain, we will hold the market in the gymnasium located across Linden Street on the opposite side of the street from the Markets outdoor location).

Music for your enjoyment this week will be provided by The Acoustic Jam session in the garden. Join us, it’s free and tons of fun!

On October 30th PURE Richmond Bellydance Troupe will perform at 6:30. PURE Richmond bellydancers are made up of amateur and professional dancers and musicians who perform at charity events and benefits in order to bring peace, healing and goodwill to the community. Visit us online at www.purerichmond.com.

Also on October 30th join us for a “Tye Dye O-Rama” . Bring your own t-shirt or buy a blank one from 2 Dye 4 (starting at $5 for youth, $10 for adults) the day of the event then tie-dye it yourself for $7.00! What a bargain! Bonnie will have a sign up sheet at her booth between now and then for people to sign-up, pre-order their shirt, or to let her know you are planning to come and bring their own shirt. Or email Bonnie @ dyetodye4@yahoo.com to reserve a slot. It should be great fun!!

Selling at the market this week:

Back to Earth Foods – Vegetarian prepared foods: grilled cheese on whole grain bread, vanilla layer cake with chocolate frosting, banana nut bread, cookies, iced tea, lemonade and limeade

Bread for the People – G arlic and romano cheese baguettes; plain baguettes; italian bread; whole wheat bread; multi-grain bread; onion and rosemary focaccia; chocolate/cheese shnecks; cinnamon/walnut swirls; cinnamon raisin loaves; cinnamon brioche loaves; peanut butter oat nut bars; and neufchatel coffee cake.

CCL Farm – Free range brown eggs, chicken, and pork.

Epic Gardens – Byrd House Gourds Painted and Plain; Green Apple Gourds; Fresh Herbs by the Bouquet; possibly some small tomatoes much more flavorful than the ones in the grocery stores.

Faith Farm – Pastured Pork – Chops, Sausage, Ribs, Bacon, Roasts; Grass-Fed Beef – Steaks, Ground Beef, Ribs, Roasts; Chicken Parts – legs, thighs, wings, breasts; Goat Cheese featuring Pumpkin, Garlic & Chive, Black Pepper; and Local Honey. We expect to be picking Shiitake Mushrooms Monday Evening. We Do Not use any anti-biotics or added hormones in our feed.

Bill Heath – Okra, beets, hot peppers, bell peppers; tomatoes; tomatillos; eggplant; Hungarian peppers; butternut, acorn, spaghetti.

Koralee’s Coffee House – Indonesian Coffee Beans, Organic loose tea from China, hot and iced coffee, iced tea; bottled water; coke, and pre-packaged snacks. This is their last week until November 13th so stock up!

Manakintowne Speciality Growers – salad, arugula, pea shoots, sorrel, eggplant, peppers hot, and sweet baby turnips, wax beans, Long Island Cheese pumpkins, Cushaw and Acorn squash, and herbs.

Mica Hill Farm – Pies are $10.00 for Apple, $9.00 for pumpkin and sweet potato. Apples include: Rome, Staymen, Winesap, Empire and Fuji. $1.60 per pound. Sweet potatoes 85¢ per pound. These a local fresh dug. If you would like to order a bushel (40#) they are $25.00. Pound cake and pies will be available at market.

Perennial Pleasures Plant Pharm – Hydrangea blooms, Crystal Blanca lilies, Asclepias Gomphocarpus aka “Hairy Balls”, mixed bouquets.

Simply Delicious – Poundcake slices – lemon, carrot, lemon cream cheese; Brownies; Pie slice – coconut, lemon chess, sweet potato; Cookies – choc. chip, oatmeal raisin, walnut oatmeal raisin, white chocolate, double chocolate, oatmeal chocolate chip walnut, asst. chocolate chip. Yum!

Victory Farms – butternut squash, lettuce and salad mix, arugula, bok choi, mixed cooking greens, scallions, broccoli rabe, kale , radishes, Japanese salad turnips, beets, spinach, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers.

The Crafters:
Exotic Essential Oils – Handmade aromatherapy products.
Made on China Street – Peace pots, purses, bags, backpacks, hats and other assorted felt items.
Pure Light Candle Company – All natural handmade soy wax candles.
Wildwood Carver – Handcrafted bowls, spoons and many other wonderful items.
2 Dye 4 – All kids of unique tye-dyes for the cool!

The Non-Profit: Scott Lipscomb for Oxfam America with information on reforming the Farm Bill. Oxfam’s site for additional information is : http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatwedo/campaigns/agriculture

Bring your children to the Market. Each week we have Storytelling in the Garden with Jane plus FREE kid’s Activities sponsored by Polka Dot Arts, the Waldorf School, St. Andrew’s Church and the Laptop Librarian. I hear that Bogy the Clown will also be making an appearance with music, balloon creatures, and tricks for the young-at-heart.

Volunteers are always needed. Inquire at the BHM information tent.

For more information about the Byrd House Market, please visit us at:
http://www.byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/

Looking forward to seeing You At the Market! If we miss you, have a great week and we’ll see you next time.

Karen Atkinson – Market Manager
Byrd House Market
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
ByrdHouseMarket@gmail.com
(804) 643-2717