A brief in Wednesday’s Life, etc., section misstated chef Lorena Garcia’s role in Miami restaurant Elements Tierra. Garcia no longer owns the restaurant.
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Telemundo star chef Lorena Garcia will be cooking this weekend at local Belk stores to highlight her new line of cookware and housewares products. Garcia, a Johnson & Wales culinary school graduate, has trained all over the world and owns a fusion restaurant, Elements Tierra, in Miami.
At 1 p.m. Sunday, she will be at Belk in The Streets of Southpoint in Durham, then at 3:30 p.m. at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. Each demonstration will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
Grocer fights breast cancer
Buying your fruits and veggies at Harris Teeter grocery stores can help raise money for breast cancer research.
All month, “Pink Ribbon Produce” will be clearly marked in all Harris Teeter stores, and a portion of those sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure local affiliates.
C’est Halloween, kiddies
C’est Si Bon cooking school in Chapel Hill is offering a Halloween-themed cooking class for children Oct. 25.
The class is designed for children ages 8 to 14 with beginning to intermediate cooking skills. The class runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $75. For more information or to make a reservation, call 942-6550.
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What: Wake County Public Libraries’ annual storytelling festival, now in its 26th year, featuring two days of storytelling.
When and where: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh; 1 and 2 p.m. Sunday at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., downtown Raleigh
Who goes: All ages.
What to know before you go: The festival’s main event is the afternoonlong program at Historic Oak View County Park. It features continuous storytelling on the park’s spacious lawn for five hours.
Willa Brigham, host of the TV show “Smart Start Kids,” which airs on WRAL-TV on Saturday mornings, is the featured teller. But others also will be there to entertain kids of all ages.
For the hearing-impaired, there will be American Sign Language-interpreted stories from noon to 2 p.m. And tellers will offer some special stories for the youngest listeners. So if you’ve got young children in tow, be sure to check the program when you get there to find out where they are.
A hay ride shuttle with more storytelling will take you the short distance from the parking lot to the festival. Food will be sold on site, but feel free to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs to spread out and enjoy the stories. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place rain or shine.
If you can’t make it Saturday, or don’t get enough storytelling then, you can find Brigham performing at Marbles at 1 and 2 p.m. Sunday.
For more information about the storytelling festival, call Wake County Public Libraries at 250-1200 or go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/events/storytelling.
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CARY, N.C. – Strategic Guru Inc. announced today that it has been selected by United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) to research and help develop a marketing strategy for the national non-profit member organization. The Triangle-based marketing agency will assist USPS in reviewing the state of the boating industry, identifying new target markets and developing strategies to achieve goals.
The United States Power Squadrons® is a non-profit boating education organization providing classes, seminars and guides to promote boating education, safety and the enjoyment of our nation’s waterways. US Power Squadron’s goal is to make boating more enjoyable and safer. US Power Squadrons is known for its informative courses, the widespread availability of its public classes, and its contributions to the boating community. Founded in 1914, US Power Squadrons has over 47,000 members organized into 439 squadrons across the United States and in some US territories.
“We chose Strategic Guru because of their track record with other non-profit and similar organizations,” said Tom Kemp, Manager of Headquarters Marketing and Development Services for USPS. “We look forward to working with them to help in the development of new marketing strategies and tactics.”
“We are pleased to work with such a well-respected organization that has a long history of helping make our waterways safer through boater education,” said Carolyn Rhinebarger, Chief Brainstormer with Strategic Guru
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(ARA) – School is out and across the country many families now face the perennial seasonal dilemma: What should the kids do with themselves this summer? For a growing number of community-minded youngsters, the answer is: “Make a difference.”
“Summer is all about fun in the sun and taking a break from the rigors of school,” says Liz Scott of Wynnewood, Pa. “But kids really benefit from doing something more with their summer, like getting involved in the community or raising funds for a cause they believe in. Not only do they stay occupied, engaged and excited throughout the summer, they gain a real sense of their own strength and worth.”
Scott should know. Her daughter, Alexandra, gained national attention for her efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer research by holding lemonade stands. What started as a simple but passionate idea inspired a worldwide grassroots fundraising effort. Sadly, Alex passed away Aug. 1, 2004. Parents Liz and Jay continue promoting Alex’s cause and raising money for pediatric cancer research through their foundation, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), which has raised more than $19 million to date.
“Numerous studies show that volunteering holds many physical and mental health benefits for volunteers, regardless of their age,” says Pam Edwards of Volvo Cars of North America. To commemorate the life of Alex Scott, Volvo created the Alexandra Scott Butterfly Award to recognize exceptional child heroes.
Zach Bonner was named the 2008 Butterfly Award winner. To help victims of Hurricane Katrina Zach, 10, collected 27 truckloads of sundry items, raised $600 in donations for the Red Cross post-Katrina efforts and secured $7,000 worth of new toys and sporting equipment for homeless children living in Red Cross shelters. He also recently founded the Little Red Wagon Foundation, Inc., which collects and donates backpacks filled with food, school items and other supplies to disadvantaged children nationwide.
Getting kids involved can be as simple – or grand – as the children and parents wish. The efforts of past Butterfly Award winners can provide a roadmap for getting started:
* Look to the Internet.
“The Web is a great resource for finding a charity or volunteer opportunity that fits your child’s needs and personality,” Edwards says. For example, this year www.lemonadestandforlife.com, hosted by Volvo, gives visitors the chance to support ALSF. By visiting the site, you can make a direct donation by purchasing a cups of virtual lemonade for just $1. You can then share those cups via e-mail with others asking them to also visit and support the site’s mission.
* Look to current events.
News accounts of the need caused by Katrina inspired Zach Bonner to get involved. When Congress designated November National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, Zach launched a marathon walk from Tampa, Fla., to the state capital 250 miles away in Tallahassee. He and his team raised money and awareness for the nation’s estimated 1.3 million homeless children.
* Draw inspiration from your own life.
Alex Scott founded her lemonade stand as she was recovering from cancer treatment. Grace Farnan, 14, of South Hamilton, Mass., decided to become involved in hospice care after her grandmother peacefully passed away in hospice care. Her work with the Hospice of the North Shore has included collecting hundreds of new picture frames for patients to keep photos of loved ones close at hand, and the creation of more than 500 guest books in which visitors, family and staff can write encouragement for patients. Grace was recognized as the 2006 Butterfly Award winner.
* Don’t be afraid to reach far.
In addition to efforts to help Florida’s hurricane-affected residents, Samita Mohanasundaram, 16, of Nashua, N.H., also helps disadvantaged children in India. When she was just 7, she visited a small, impoverished village in southern India and was moved by the local school’s need for books, supplies and materials. Upon returning home, she launched a book drive that drew support from all over New England. In 2007, Samita became the third child to win the Butterfly Award.
To learn more about the Butterfly Awards and to help raise funds to fight pediatric cancer, visit http://www.lemonadestandforlife.com .
The Wachovia Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to The Rex Hospital Foundation to support the renovation and expansion of Rex Cancer Center. The improvements to Rex Cancer Center will encompass the values long associated with Rex: high-quality care with the best technologies and clinicians available; a supportive and nurturing environment for the patient and family; and a focus on the whole person. Some of these improvements include: Expanded space for new medical equipment and medical treatments; a state-of-the-art linear accelerator and tomotherapy system, increased space for the cancer resource center and touch-screen kiosks for patient education.
“The Wachovia Foundation is pleased to provide a grant to The Rex Hospital Foundation for the renovation and expansion of Rex Cancer Center,” says John W. Ward, senior vice president for Wachovia. “Rex is an important part of the community, and continues to grow as the health care needs of our community become greater. Wachovia is proud to support this growth as a partner with Rex.”
Rex Cancer Center is devoted to preventing and treating cancer through cutting-edge therapies and individualized patient care. At the foundation of Rex Cancer Center are outstanding radiation oncology and hematology/oncology services. Rex provides cancer patients and their families with educational programs, screening programs, complimentary workshops, support groups and individual counseling. Rex diagnoses 1,800 new cancer cases each year. About 850 to 900 of these patients will come to Rex for cancer treatment, with 4,000 chemo treatments and more than 16,000 radiation treatments. Rex Cancer Center has been designated by the American College of Surgeons as a nationally accredited comprehensive community cancer center
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Raleigh, North Carolina – Ray Price Harley-Davidson®, with co-sponsors The NC Army National Guard and Child Evangelism Fellowship, is conducting the Second Annual Easter Basket Drive to benefit underprivileged children in our community.
The dealership is accepting donations of Easter baskets until 6:00pm, Friday, March 21st. On Saturday, March 22nd, the Easter baskets will be distributed during a police-escorted motorcycle ride that will include the NC Army National Guard. Registration opens at 9:00am with the ride beginning at 10:00am.
Attendance is expected to be at record levels with over 200 motorcyclists expected to participate. Over 650 Easter baskets were distributed in 2007. Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell is one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in the country. Its 60,000 square foot, state of the art facility houses a world class Drag Racing Museum on the upper floor along with classrooms for The Rider’s Edge Academy of Motorcycling.
About Ray Price:
Ray grew up on a tobacco farm in Johnston County. After college, he enlisted in the Air Force where he spent four years as a radar specialist specializing in aircraft armament control. In 1963, he bought his first motorcycle. By 1967, at the age of 30, he started his motorcycle drag racing career with a 1966 Harley-Davidson Sportster. His first professional race in Atco, NJ began a legendary racing career that stretched beyond his 65th birthday — when he still raced a 900 horsepower nitro-fueled Harley. To date, Ray has won 46 national events and set 51 national records
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HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the inaugural game of golf at the 18-hole championship Nicklaus Design Golf Group golf course at 12 Oaks, Wakefield Development Company’s newest master-planned community in Holly Springs. Builder representatives and city officials joined Wakefield Development Company employees to witness John Myers, president of Wakefield Development Company, and Steve Sandler, president of L.M. Sandler & Sons, Inc., the parent company of Wakefield Development Company, cut the ribbon at this championship golf course. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a dozen foursomes participated in the course’s first round of golf. “The opening of the 12 Oaks golf course is a huge milestone for this community,” said John Myers, president of Wakefield Development Company. “The course complements the lifestyle offered in this Holly Springs community, and we are eager to complete the other amenities offered here.”
A ClubCorp golf course, the 7,219-yard layout course covers a varied terrain, from narrow valleys and ridges to shallow valleys accented with streams and wooded areas. To complete the golf course, an antebellum-style clubhouse featuring formal dining, a ballroom, member’s grill and golf pro shop is slated to open Fall 2009. The course at 12 Oaks marks only one of 10 other Nicklaus Design Golf Group golf courses.
“The natural beauty of 12 Oaks is perfectly captured with this golf course,” said Ken Kasten, executive vice president of new business development for ClubCorp. “The terrain change is picturesque, and the different options of tee boxes make this course a fun challenge for touring professionals and beginning golfers alike.”
Covering 687 acres and offering more than 1,300 townhomes and single-family homes, 12 Oaks is a classic southern community featuring Colonial, Greek and Southern Antebellum Revival and Victorian architecture. Amenities at 12 Oaks will include a Sports and Aquatic Center complete with fitness facilities, snack bar, tennis courts and pro shop, competition and family pools, and a children’s playground. In addition, parks and open spaces will be placed throughout the community. For more information on 12 Oaks and Wakefield Development Company, please go to www.12OaksNC.com or call 919-622-3779.
About Wakefield Development Company
Signature Communities. Ideal Opportunities.
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in this issue
– Fresh This Week…
– Elodie Farms Dinners on the Porch
– MoonDance Soaps & More
– Sarah’s House of Clay
– Angels Nest Bakery
– Fickle Creek Farm
– Meadow Lane Farm
– Photography by Pamela Strand
– SEEDS
– Harlands Creek Farm
– Terra Clotha
– Market ScheduleDuring the winter, the farmers’ market appears to be in our off season. There are fewer farmers selling their goods at market, we are open for fewer hours and less often. However, behind the scenes the market is buzzing with activity. During the winter, we accept applications for new vendors and inspect farms and businesses in order to uphold the integrity of our claim that we produce what we sell. We work on advertising for the new season, order merchandise, coordinate events for the coming year, plan a new Wednesday market (!!), and have our annual meeting. Not to mention, all of the spring planting that the farmers are doing!
Farmers’ markets around the country are set up in many different ways. Some are run by local governments, others, like the markets around Washington DC, are managed a non-profit group that was established to set up and mange markets in a region, and others, like many of the markets in this area, are independently run. Here in Durham, our market is a membership organization and is governed by a Board of Directors that is made up of members from the organization. No matter how the markets are set up, it is pretty common that every year, the membership meets to discuss plans, business and have some time catch up outside the hustle and bustle of market. So, with our meeting coming up, I’ve got to run, there’s lots of work to be done.
Thanks for shopping with us and supporting your local farmers, bakers, and crafters.
See you at the Market!
Erin Kauffman
Market Manager
Vegetables: Beets, Carrots, Broccoli, Cabbage, Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Napa Cabbage, Rutabega, Sweet Potato, Turnips
Greens: Arugula, Lettuce, Salad Mix, Spinach, Chard, Collards, Kale, Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens,
Herbs: Cilantro, Parsley, Rosemary
Meats: Beef, Pork, Bacon, Lard
Etc.: Eggs, Fresh & Aged Cows Milk Cheese, Baked Goods, Preserves, Honey, Pecans, Crafts and much more…
Elodie Farms Dinners on the Porch
Hello Friends,
We are all set to start taking dinner reservations for March and April. This is a new way of making reservations and we will try to make it as hassle free as possible. If you encounter any problems, please send an email to March08dinner@elodiefarms.com (for March reservations) or April08dinner@elodiefarms.com (for April reservations.) There is a link from our website (go to the Dinner on the Porch page) or you can use this link ONLINE RESERVATIONS.
Sam Poley, former chef/owner of Starlu Restaurant will be our March guest chef!! We look forward to seeing you on the Porch!
Anne & Dave
website
MoonDance Soaps & MoreOur scratch and dent bins will be fully stocked this Saturday with confetti soaps and other odds and ends. Come by early to ensure you “get your fix”. Folks wait months for these babies to appear and our “ugly stepchildren” are usually all snatched up before you know it. We’re just happy they’re all going to such loving homes where their true inner beauty is fully appreciated. See you at market!! Rachel, MoonDance Soaps & More, 919-870-8063, info@moondancesoaps.comwebsite
Sarah’s House of Clay
Come see the show March 8 in Raleigh. Casseroles, mugs, spiral tumblers, bowls of all sizes. Summer and Spring Camps are filling! Sarah Howe, sarah@houseofclay.net
Angels Nest Bakery
The next winter Durham Farmers Market is scheduled for this Saturday, March 1, and is forecasted to be sunny and 58 degrees! The baked products we will be bringing to market this week include:
* Our Signature Breads, Empanadas, Croissants,
* Designer Pies, Cookies,
* Green Mountain Coffee (caf and decaf), Hot Tea (caf and decaf), and Hot Chocolate, and
* NEW: Flowers!!!
Please note that we will not be bringing our soups this week! Come see us at the market Saturday! Whether you would like one product or many, to satisfy for any time of the day, or for any event, ordering online at www.bakery1.com by Thursday evening will guarantee that we will hold the products you are looking for until 11:00am!!! We have already received a couple of orders, so it is not too early to order yours today!
- Doreathy and Steven
The Angels Nest Farm and Bakery
Fickle Creek Farm
Noah from Fickle Creek Farm (919-304-6287, ficklecreek@mebtel.net) will be bringing PORK to market this Saturday. He will also have a few pasture-raised BEEF steaks. Pork cuts include loin chops, shoulder steaks, shoulder picnic roasts, ham roasts, shanks, spare ribs, liver, soup/stew meaty bones (neck bones or riblets), and several kinds of sausages (CHORIZO, bratwurst, hot Italian, sweet Italian, smoked Polish). Of course we’ll have our usual completely free-range EGGS. And maybe the last of the CARROTS as well! See you Saturday, Ben and Noah
Meadow Lane Farm
Our family farm will have a plentiful supply of flavorable steaks (Ribeyes, New York Strips, Filet Migon, Sirloin, Sirloin Tip), stew beef, ground (regular, chuck or round), assortment of roasts, soup bones, loin ribs, brisket, and much more…. all dry-aged for 21-Days from our Angus pasture-based cattle. Chirzo beef sausage and two types of chevon sausage (sweet italian & kielbasa) will be offered. Pamela Strand
489-5441
An assortment of chevon (goat) meat will be available. Farm fresh colorful eggs from our happy hens will also be offered. We look forward to seeing you Saturday at the DFM! (Don’t forget your dog friends… beef hearts will be available.. give us a call to remind us to bring them!)
Steve & Martha Mobley
Meadow Lane Farm
Louisburg, NC
(919) 496-4852
email: meadowlanefarm1@netzero.net
Photography by Pamela Strand
Hello Saturday shoppers! I will be at the market wind and weather permitting March 1. I will have a large selection of greeting cards, framed and unframed enlargements, calendars and magnets. I look forward to seeing you!
Pamela Strand
919-489-5441
madraplanet@yahoo.com
SEEDS
Durham Inner-city Gardeners will return to the market this Saturday to represent SEEDS with a few turnips, chard, collards, and some baby lettuce mix. Stop by early because we will run out fast. We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Durham Inner-city Gardeners will return to the market this Saturday to represent SEEDS with a few turnips, chard, collards, and some baby lettuce mix. Stop by early because we will run out fast. We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Harlands Creek Farm
Harland’s Creek Farm will be at market on Saturday March 1, 2008 with fresh carrots, spinach, parsley, cabbage, and green onions. We also plan to have a few bunches of narcissus and maybe some other flowers. We hope to see you there.
Terra Clotha
| The cool weather is still with us! So stay warm this season by wearing one of our colorful long-sleeved T-shirts, hoodies, dresses, or jackets. And protect yourself from the wind and cold with one of our colorful hats. We have children’s and adult sizes. When you wear one, you’ll stand out in the crowd AND keep your ears warm. For the toddler in your life, we have long-sleeved rompers. Also new at Terra Clotha are tissue holders and check book covers. As usual, Terra Clotha will have a wide range of hand-dyed clothing, accessories, and a variety of unique items for the home environment. — Lori Kerr, lorikerr@terraclotha.comwebsite | |
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Parking Information~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Parking can be found in the Measurement Inc lot on Morris Street (our old home) as well as the parking lot south of the pavilion on Foster Street. Also, handicap parking is available on Foster Street, right next to the south entrance of the pavilion. |
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email: info@durhamfarmersmarket.com
phone: 919-667-3099
NEW PERMITS, BUSINESS OPENINGS
Strayer University: 1812 Garner Station Road
is open for business
T.G.I Friday’s: 1100 Timber Drive East has
received a construction permit.
Compare Foods: old Winn Dixie in North Station
has a permit to renovate.
Auto Zone: 7735 Fayetteville Road received a
construction permit in December.
Swift Creek Coffee House: Fifth Avenue,
Forrest Hills Shopping Center has received a
permit to renovate.
TOWN OF GARNER WINS SPACE WARDS
On January 31, 2008,
Mayor Ronnie Williams
of the Town of Garner
and Alice Johnson, Vice
President of Government
and Public Affairs for
Butterball, accepted the SPACE Award from a Triangle
Business Journal. The SPACE Award was presented
to the Town of Garner in the category of
Economic Development for New Industry for the
location of Butterball, LLC to Greenfield North Industrial
Park near the intersection of I?40 and
Highway 70.
“We are excited about the opportunity for the Butterball
project to be a springboard to help recruit
our next corporate headquarters and this award
helps generate positive views of Garner,” said Hardin
Watkins, Garner Town Manager.
All new economic development projects in the
Triangle were evaluated by a panel of six judges
from the Triangle Business Journal in consideration
for this award. The winning project had to be new
to the area and committed to in 2007. Once the
projects met those two characteristics they were
judged on creation of new jobs, new investments,
and cooperation between state and local governments
with site selection.
Butterball, LLC has committed to build a $12 million
corporate headquarters developed by Craig
Davis Properties that will bring 100 to 150 management
level jobs to Garner by mid?2008. In return
for this investment, the Town Board of Aldermen
committed $100,750 in economic development
incentives. Butterball, LLC broke ground on
the headquarters in August 2007.
“Butterball brings new jobs, new taxes, and the
promise of plans to re?invest in the community by
supporting our area clubs, churches, and Town
organized events. They have already demonstrated
their support for several events,” said Garner
Mayor Ronnie Williams.
Read More: Town Of Garner Website
Phase Two Water Restrictions
At the February 5,
2008 Raleigh City
Council Meeting, the
Council decided to enact
Phase Two water
restrictions on February
15. Previously, the Council voted to go into
Phase Two once Falls Lake fell below 90 days
supply. The Town of Garner is a member of the
Raleigh Water System and must adhere to all
water restrictions from the Raleigh Council.
Phase Two is the first action that directly effects
businesses in the area. Power washing, irrigation,
and car washes are banned without a special
permit from the City of Raleigh. A list of approved
car washes can be found at
www.raleighnc.gov.
The Council did make one exception. Builders
will be able to flush water lines. Flushing the
lines is a requirement for all new construction
before occupancy. Flushed water must be recaptured
in order to comply with this requirement
The Town of Garner is developing plans for reducing
water year round. The Planning Department
is recommending changes to the landscape
ordinance that will require developers to use a
particular plant bed preparation method. Also,
the Planning Department is recommending an
“Official” Plant List with plants that are drought
tolerant and native to the area.
Water-Wise
Garden Tips
Water-wise gardening is a collective way we
can all conserve natural resources for the community
at large. Due to our lack of rain, now is
a good time to plan ahead and to get on board
the water-wise gardening train. Follow these
few tips to start conserving water today:
• Mulch to conserve water in flower beds,
around trees, even in container gardens.
Mulch adds organic matter to the soil,
slows down moisture loss and assists in
weed control.
• Do not fertilize stressed plants until water
restrictions are lifted or the drought
breaks.
• Forgo fertilizing fescue lawns and allow
the grass to go dormant early by withholding
irrigation.
• Skip heavy pruning on shrubs and trees.
Pruning prompts new growth that stressed
root systems are unable to support. But do
prune damaged, diseased, dying or dead
branches and twigs, which can help combat
pests and diseases.
• Devote 25% of your property to native
tree and shrub gardens to save both money
and maintenance time.
Always know you can visit the Wake County
Master Gardener Waterwise Demonstration
Garden at Lake Crabtree County Park for plant
suggestions!
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