Searching for a sure sign of spring? Head to the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market on Opening Day, Saturday, May 2. Celebrating its 16th season, the Farmers’ Market is a frequent stop for area residents to enjoy the vibrant colors, aromas and flavors of southeast Michigan’s growing season. Located at the corner of E. Third and Water Street, just one block east of Main Street, the market is open every Saturday, May 2 through October 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Shopping at the Downtown … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, How Can I Make Halloween Less Scary?
October 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dear Crabby, I don’t mean to a spoilsport, but I’m a little nervous about letting my kids go out trick-or-treating this year. Lately there are so many stories on the news about missing children and don’t even get me started on the costume options—especially for young girls. Do you think I’m overreacting? Thanks! Nervous Nelly Dear Nervous Nelly, I may be an old curmudgeon, but I don’t think I’m in the minority when I say Halloween ain’t what it used to be. Back in my day most kids … [Read more...]
Sixth annual Family Market Day promotes Bridge Card programs at Oakland County Market
August 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Health Division and the Healthy Oakland Partnership (HOP) will host their second Family Market Day event of 2014 this Saturday at the Oakland County Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, in Waterford. Family Market Day promotes farmers markets that accept SNAP/Bridge cards, providing families who receive those benefits access to healthy produce. The event runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. “This program assisted farmers markets in accepting EBT cards, which increased access to affordable … [Read more...]
Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market now accepting Bridge Cards
August 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Starting Saturday, August 24, the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market will accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Bridge Cards. This initiative, through the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, gives recipients of public assistance access to fresh, locally grown foods. “Our vendors provide fresh, local and healthy food for all of our area residents,” said Nancy Voges, DDA Marketing Coordinator. “It makes sense that … [Read more...]
Cooking up community spirit with Rochester’s Great American Bake Sale
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We’re rolling it, patting it and marking it with a “B” for Bake Sale! Back by popular demand, Rochester’s 3rd Annual Great American Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the upper lot of the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market. This community-wide bake sale will raise funds for the Rochester Regional Service Collaboration which benefits Blessings in a Backpack, Community Kitchen and the Rochester Area Neighborhood House. The Rochester Regional Service … [Read more...]
Opening Day at the Rochester Farmers’ Market
April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Searching for a sure sign of spring? Head to the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market on Opening Day, Saturday, May 4. Celebrating its 14th season, the Farmers’ Market is a frequent stop for area residents to enjoy the vibrant colors, aromas and flavors of southeast Michigan’s growing season. Located at the corner of E. Third and Water Street, just one block east of Main Street, the market is open every Saturday, May 4 through Saturday, October 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “The positive … [Read more...]
