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West Annapolis 2nd Sunday Neighborhood Green Market Offers Family-Friendly Autumn
Ends Season with its "Fabulous Holiday Market"
The Market features a unique mix of produce, plants, original art, green and fair trade craft and vintage merchandise, similar to well-known Markets in urban settings. The diversity of the merchandise and the opportunity to interact with the individual artists and vendors provide the customer with the opportunity to support both Green initiatives and the neighborhood economy by shopping locally.
“Like farmer’s markets, the West Annapolis 2nd Sunday Neighborhood Green Market provides an informal retail outlet for local artists and crafts people, and dealers in recycled vintage merchandise,” says West Annapolis Business Association President Bill Herald, owner of the Wild Bird Center of Annapolis. “It is also the ideal forum for the customer to have an individual shopping experience, interacting personally with the vendor and supporting their business. Buying directly from the artist or vendor makes for affordable shopping, and customers have enjoyed forming relationships with our regular vendors and discovering the new vendors who arrive each month. Markets have been a center of commerce for centuries and an important part of a community’s structure.”
The Holiday Market offer the widest range of merchandise to date, with artisan-made jewelry; handmade soaps; original art; birdhouses ranging from simple to complex; recycled journals and other paper and Green goods; woolen scarves, women’s and children’s wear; wood working; furniture both individually made and repurposed; and vendors offering flowers, plants, herbs and wreaths alongside delectable pastries and breads and homemade dog treats. Complimentary Market gift tags tout “Giving Green” and “Shop Local.” A complete listing of vendors may be found at www.homegrownandgreen.com.
Held on Giddings Avenue, between Ridgely Avenue and Annapolis Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Market has the feel of a street fair, with music, complimentary face painting and seated massage by Ridgely Retreat, along with treats and water bowls for dogs.
After the November 8 event, the West Annapolis 2nd Sunday Neighborhood Green Market will be on hiatus until April 11, 2010, when it will resume on the second Sunday of the month through November 2010. For information contact Market Manager Marilyn Klompus at 410-810-4898.
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Oktoberfest Fun Returns to West Annapolis
Update: Was held Sunday, October 4 See the photos or read more... |
Sept. 25, 2009—What could be more fun than strolling the streets of Annapolis with family and friends, listening to the cheerful strains of a live and authentic German band? Possibly, doing all of the above with a cold imported German beer in your hand!
Oktoberfest! Annapolis' premier street fair returns for its 19th Annual celebration on Sunday, October 4, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oktoberfest in West Annapolis has its origins in "The Old Country." Wallie Regina founded Regina's Restaurant in West Annapolis to bring German food and hospitality to her new home in the United States. As a girl, Wallie had lived in Stuttgart and had fond memories of Oktoberfest celebrations in her native country. She came to this country as a 21 year-old war bride and was determined to be successful in her new land. When she found herself thinking back to those times of celebration in her old country, The West Annapolis Oktoberfest was born.
"I just wanted to bring a taste of my culture and heritage to my new home," says Wallie who is now semi-retired from the restaurant.
She still works three days a week, however, continuing to provide loyal customers with her family recipe for German potato salad. And her tradition lives on. The celebration has expanded to include an entire neighborhood and its community. It has grown into a wonderful family event where everyone can be German for the day. While other community events come and go, there is only one Oktoberfest! And this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Over one hundred vendor booths line Annapolis Street from Taylor Avenue to Melvin Street in West Annapolis, offering a dazzling array of crafts, food and gifts. Smart shoppers know that if they see something nice, something one-of-a-kind, they can pick it out and put it away as a special holiday gift for a special person. That's right, it is never too early to do some Christmas shopping! Especially when the items are unique.
The entertainment this year will be better than ever. The stars of the show are the Edelweiss Band, an authentic German group will be playing "oom pah" music for your listening, dancing and beer-drinking pleasure between noon and 4 p.m. Festive German music will be heard throughout the event. In addition, the event will feature live performances from local children's groups presenting singing, dancing and other entertainment from West Annapolis' own Art Space.
For extra fun, a special kids' zone has been created. West Annapolis Elementary School PTA is holding their Fall Festival to coincide with Oktoberfest this year. The section of Annapolis Street in front of the school has been closed in order to provide special fun targeted at the younger set. There will be games, contests and kid-friendly food like pizza and hot dogs. The big attractions are "kid friendly entertainment." So, truly, this year there is something for every member of the family.
Authentic German food is featured with a full choice of different wursts and a variety of seasonal German beers. There is something on offer for every member of the family, however, with a full range of other foods available. Fun things like funnel cake to hot dogs, delicious North Carolina Bar-B-Que, ice cream, hamburgers, sandwiches and even oysters on the half shell. So come and join the fun! Prosit!
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West Annapolis Green Market Offers Family-Friendly Autumn
Sept. 5, 2009—The West Annapolis 2nd Sunday Neighborhood Green Market welcomes Fall with their Glorious Autumn Market on Sunday, September 13, featuring seasonal produce, plants and décor to usher in the season.
The Market, which debuted June 14, has grown to more than 30 vendors offering plants, produce, baked goods, green craft, art, and recycled and repurposed vintage and antique furnishings and accessories, giving the feel of a sophisticated, urban market.
The West Annapolis Market prides itself on being a neighborhood Market with a family-friendly atmosphere, with free face painting by Crystalooneys and children’s art projects offered by West Annapolis ArtWorks. Dog-friendly as well, the Market offers touches like complimentary treats and plentiful water bowls that dog owners will appreciate. The Market’s pedestrian walkway is created by closing Giddings Avenue between Ridgely Avenue and Annapolis Street during Market hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Several vendors will debut with the Market this month, offering salsa, baked goods, free-trade jewelry, country and wood crafts and earth-friendly garden and dried flower items. The next Market, which will feature additional new vendors, will take place Sunday, November 8, and is dubbed the Holiday Market. It is the final Market of the season.
In October, West Annapolis hosts their 19th Annual Oktoberfest on October 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This premier street fair with genuine German roots, features with live music, kids' activities, wonderful food and over 100 street vendors, and is free to the public. Additional information can be found at www.westannapolisbusiness.org.
The West Annapolis business district, just off Rowe Boulevard at the entrance to Annapolis, is known for its array of interesting, individually-owned local businesses, from antiques stores, art galleries and supply shops, eateries, salons, spas and boutiques, to a wide range of service and healthcare providers. Its annual Oktoberfest is a popular event which regularly draws crowds to the district.
For additional information contact Marilyn Klompus, Market Manager, at 410-810-4898 or westannapolisgreenmarket@gmail.com, or visit www.homegrownandgreen.com.
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August 6, 2009
West Annapolis 2nd Sunday
Neighborhood Green Market
This Sunday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!
Bring the pooch and join us for a fun day of shopping our great offerings
of produce, plants, green craft, art and vintage & recycled antique wares!
1:00 p.m. Dog parade with Celebrity Award Panel including
WRNR Eco Jock Dawn Costigan, Heather Hinkel of Grand Paws,
Terry Gunning of Woofs & Whiskers, Amy Chase of Whole Foods Market!
Ribbons for Good Dogs!
Register to win prizes for you and your pooch from
West Annapolis merchants & Market Vendors!
Including Dog Treats for A Year donated by West Annapolis’ Grauls Market!
Pet "paw"-traits while you wait by TJ Monzo!
Dog Treats for the day donated by Whole Foods Market
A fun day for you, the family and the family "Fido"!
And look who'll be exhibiting!
Randy Berry Jewelry BGE Peak Rewards Energy Program Blue Stallion Art Studio Bonne Femme Baked Goods & Bronwyn's Dog Biscuits! Cross the Street Goddard's Dairy Heather Hinkel's Grand Paws Ken Hull Custom Woodworking |
Landscape Design Center Monzo Studio Pletitz Produce Plum Lucky Vintage Modern & Fun Objects Primitive and Proper Sawdust & Lace Woodenware Sparkles & Stones Serrah Thomas beaded jewelry & quilted craft Twin Pixie Studios Village Antiques Walter Farm |
Plus Free Face Painting by Crystalooneys!
Complimentary Seated Massage by Ridgely Retreat!
Set in the charming business neighborhood of West Annapolis, with eateries, boutique shops, salons and galleries.
Bring the family & spend the day!
Visit www.homegrownandgreen.com for photos and directions!
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West Annapolis Green Market Goes to the Dogs
August 3, 2009—The West Annapolis 2nd Sunday Neighborhood Green Market, now in its third month of operation, will feature its Dog Days of Summer Market on Sunday, August 9, with an emphasis on our canine friends.
The Market, which debuted June 14, has grown to 30 vendors offering plants, produce, baked goods, green craft, art, and recycled and repurposed vintage and antique furnishings and accessories, giving the feel of a sophisticated, urban market in a neighborhood environment. The Market is open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and is located on Giddings Avenue, between Ridgely Avenue and Annapolis Street; that section of Giddings is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian walkway.
The featured event of the Dog Days Market will be a Dog Parade at 1:00 p.m. with a Celebrity Awards Panel including WRNR Eco Jock Dawn Costigan, Heather Hinkel of Grand Paws Grooming (which will open on Annapolis Street in September), Terry Gunning, owner of West Annapolis’ Woofs & Whiskers, and Amy Chase, Marketing Specialist/Community Liaison for Annapolis’ Whole Foods Market. Dogs (and their people) may register to win canine-related prizes donated by West Annapolis merchants and Market vendors. All friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to attend.
Two dog-related vendors will be set up at the Market: Pam Foss Sculpture, www.pamfosssculpture.com, which offers whimsical dog benches, and dog treats maker Bronwyn’s Biscuits www.bronwynsbiscuits.com, a portion of whose proceeds go to fund disease research at the Morris Animal Foundation. Other vendors will offer items with appeal to canine owners and lovers. Dog treats for the Market have been donated by Whole Foods Market.
The West Annapolis business district, just off Rowe Boulevard at the entrance to Annapolis, is known for its array of interesting, individually-owned local businesses, from antiques stores, art galleries and supply shops, eateries, salons, spas and boutiques, to a wide range of service and healthcare providers. Its annual Oktoberfest is a popular event which regularly draws crowds to the district.
For additional information contact Marilyn Klompus, Market Manager, at 410-810-4898 or westannapolisgreenmarket@gmail.com, or visit www.homegrownandgreen.com.
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West Annapolis Green Market Returns July 12
July 3, 2009—Following its successful debut Sunday, June 14, the West Annapolis Second Sunday Neighborhood Green Market returns Sunday, July 12 with more vendors offering a variety of produce, plants, recycled and repurposed green crafts, art and antiques, as well as complimentary face painting by Crystalooneys, seated massage by Ridgely Retreat, and special summertime promotions for both July and August.
The July 12 promotion: “We’re Cool – You’re Hot!” features the island tunes of Bridgette & The Band, a local group popular with adults and children, playing from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., along with drawings for gift certificates for services provided by the salons and spas of West Annapolis.
The August 9 Market has been dubbed “Dog Days of Summer” – a fun day for dogs and their people with a pet parade, celebrity judges, pet “paw”-traits and treats.
Shoppers at the June Green Market welcomed the opportunity to interact with individual growers, crafters, artisans and vintage antiques dealers, and to “shop local and green” while supporting the community. The unique mix of produce, art & craft, and vintage items gave people the feel of a sophisticated, urban market in a neighborhood environment.
The Green Market is located on Giddings Avenue between Ridgely Avenue and Annapolis Street, in the heart of the West Annapolis shopping district, known for its array of interesting, individually-owned local businesses - from antiques stores, art galleries and supply shops, eateries, salons, spas and boutiques, to a wide range of service and healthcare providers. Retail businesses and eateries will be open during Market hours so that people may take advantage of all the neighborhood has to offer.
The Green Market opens at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 3:00 p.m. on second Sundays: July 12, August 9, September 13, and November 8. Photographs and a listing of vendors are posted on www.homegrownandgreen.com; updates are posted the week of the Market at http://twitter.com/WApolisMarket and www.flickr.com/photos/westannapolismarket/
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West Annapolis Launches 2nd Sunday Neighborhood Green Market
May 21, 2009—The West Annapolis Business Association announces its launch of a Neighborhood Green Market on the second Sunday of the month, beginning June 14 and running through November. The market will feature a mix of farmers and growers offering produce, plants and locally-grown products, along with green craft and vintage and antique wares sold by vendors. Entertainment and family activities such as music and face painting will vary each month.
“West Annapolis offers the ideal blend of businesses and residences to create a market that has a real neighborhood feel and is locally driven”, said Association President Bill Herald, owner of Wild Bird Center on Annapolis Street. “We are living in a time when shoppers, growers and vendors are interested in having a greater sense of community and in interacting with, and supporting, one another. I can think of no better place to create that opportunity than in our existing neighborhoods.”
The market will be held on Giddings Avenue, between Ridgely Avenue and Annapolis Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; that section of Giddings will be closed to traffic and will become a pedestrian walkway. The market has a current capacity for approximately 40 vendors, with expansion a possibility for the future.
The West Annapolis business district, just off Rowe Boulevard at the entrance to Annapolis, is known for its array of interesting, individually-owned local businesses, from antiques stores, art galleries and supply shops, eateries, salons, spas and boutiques, to a wide range of service and healthcare providers. Its annual Oktoberfest is a popular event which regularly draws crowds to the district.
For additional information contact Marilyn Klompus, Market Manager, at 410-810-4898 or mklompus@gmail.com, or visit www.homegrownandgreen.com.