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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

A Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of you – you can check out Wikipedia’s St. Patrick’s Day entry and also read about the color green over at Michigan in Pictures.

Photo: St Patricks Day Fond Memories from UpNorth Memories – Donald (Don) Harrison

Frankfort Farm Market Schedule: March & April 2009

Fresh produce currently available at the Frankfort Farmer’s Market

As of March 14, 2009 the following fresh produce are available at the Frankfort Farmers Market: gourmet baby lettuce mix, mesclun salad greens, baby arugula, spinach, escarole, red onions, carrots, beets, kale, Swiss chard, herbs and bok choy, daikon radishes, tat soi mustard greens. You will also find local honey, maple syrup, jams, fresh eggs, freshly baked artisan bakery goods, gluten free baked goods, naturally cultured foods and much more. New additions; fresh goat cheese, micro greens, and Baker’s Green Acres free range chickens.

Calendar of Events

March 21 – Celebrate Spring: Love your Skin with a variety of local natural hand crafted soaps, lotions, creams and more, many from locally grown plants and herbs.

March 28 – Gourds and More; A large assortment of gourds crafted from many varieties, shapes and sizes. Crafted into ornaments, bowls, birdhouses and much more.

April 4 – Natural Resources Day: Learn about our natural resources and projects to sustain them. Learn how you can make a difference!

April 11 – Eggs – cellent: A variety of locally raised gourmet fresh eggs, including chicken, duck, emu and quail. Enjoy one of 2009′s hottest food trends. Beautifully decorated eggs on display.

April 18 – Maple Fest: Locally collected fresh maple syrup. Enjoy the harvest with fresh maple baked goods and candies. Pancakes served with fresh Maple Syrup.

The Frankfort Farmer’s Market is open “All Year Round” on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm, Indoors during November – April, at the Recreation Center 9th & Main Streets along the Waterfront. Interested vendors please call 231.882.5264. For more information please visit, frankfortfarmersmarket.org.

Photo: Windspun @ Frankfort Market by Andrew McFarlane

A visit to the Frankfort Farmer’s Market

This Saturday (February 7) from 9 Am – 2 PM the Frankfort Farmer’s Market hosts For the Love of Chocolate and Humanity. It will feature a talk on chocolate by regional author Barbara Disborough and many chocolate vendors!

chocolate-and-humanity_posterThe year-round Frankfort Farmer’s Market, held every Saturday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM. In the winter, the indoor location is at the Recreation Center, 9th & Main Street, downtown Frankfort along the Waterfront.

Please call Cindy Lannin at 231-882-5264 for more information or if you would like to participate as a vendor or visit www.frankfortfarmersmarket.org. You can read more about the market right here, get a list of upcoming weekend features in the comments and click the poster or read on for more about “For the Love of Chocolate and Humanity” on Saturday!

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Art Show at Java 429

Here’s a video from a recent art show benefiting the Crystal Lake Art Center at the new Java 429 in Frankfort.

Annual Women’s Winter Tour Weekend at Crystal Mountain – Jan 31 – Feb 1

“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, and the curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” Thich Nhat Hanh

snowshoe-d-artAll winter we have the chance to walk on water, frozen water that is. Snowshoeing allows us to walk into the magic of winter, discovering the quiet sounds and subtle colors that await our discovery, often right outside our backdoor. Snowshoeing in Michigan is available to anyone who can walk; basically we can all discover the miracle of winter and walking on water.

The event Snowshoe d’ Art offers us that opportunity. Spend a morning discovering the beauty of northern Michigan and the hidden beauty of the Michigan Legacy Art Park on Saturday, January 31st. The art park offers a snow-covered gallery of sculptures, a visual hide and seek of shapes and colors. All ages can begin their Saturday morning with a choice of guided tours, sharing it with friends or enjoying it alone.

Besides the spiritual side of snowshoeing, there is the obvious physical benefit of getting outside and discovering the winter landscape.

Snowshoeing is a weigh baring activity that all ages can participate in. It offers an aerobic workout that builds muscular strength in both the legs and upper body (when poles are used). Snowshoeing offers a low impact activity that is easy on joints especially in deep powder and the design of snowshoes act as shock absorbers on hard packed snow.

High caloric expenditure is another perk- allowing us to drink more hot cocoa and enjoy the comfort foods of the winter season!

There is no excuse to feel good, and connect with your inner spirit and strengthen your physical body!

Women’s Winter Tour Weekend – January 31 – February 1, 2009

wwtYou can register for Saturday’s Snowshoe d’Art at womenswintertour.com. It’s just one of many events the Women’s Winter Tour Weekend at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville offers. The weekend benefits Active Women Now, an organization dedicated to supporting domestic abuse charities and shelters. Check the schedule for complete details, and definitely think about Saturday night’s LUNAFEST and Chocolate, where you can learn about the nuances of African & South American chocolate while watching the short films in the LUNAFEST national traveling film festival. It’s followed by dancing in your best sixties costume with music from the Fabulous Horndogs. On Sunday there’s the original WWT, a cross-country ski or snowshoe through scenic, private courses with great food, wine and chocolate featured along the trail and at the main staging area!

About the Author

Kaye Krapohl is the founder of the Women’s Winter Tour, and believes that art, as well as outdoor activity is a vital part of a person’s development. An artist herself, she envisioned the Snowshoe d’Art as a way to help share her love of winter, but also support two causes near and dear to her heart: resources for women struggling to escape an unhealthy relationship by donating funds to domestic abuse centers and an appreciation for art.


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