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Cultivating Gratitude
11.18.21
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Dear Market Friends and Fans,
As we come to the end of our 2021 market season in the middle of Gratitude Month and approaching Thanksgiving, it seems fitting to offer thanks to everyone who has had a role in the Bethlehem Farmers' Market this year.
Thank you, Lehigh University. Thank you, City of Bethlehem. Thank you, Vendors. Thank you, Customers. Thank you, Musicians. Thank you, Sponsors. We are grateful for the many hands that have a part in making our market vibrant and satisfying every Thursday throughout the season.
We hope you'll join us one last time to enjoy a pleasant November day--60 degrees!--at Farrington Square. Many vendors are featuring items to add local flavor to your Thanksgiving feast or for unique gift-giving over the coming holidays. Check out the adorable Grinch soaps from Lathers & Lotions. Pick up some snacks for your favorite doggo from Bizzle's Bites. Stuff stockings with zesty jerky from Matt-Hat Jerky, and don't forget to stock up on your favorite flavors of peanut butter from Peanut Butter-n-More! Don't forget to treat yourself: Bread Fermented will be on hand with sourdough loaves and pastries, Stehly's will be stocked with kiffles, and Bam's Carrot Cakes will have their jars full of goodness! Quench your thirst and boost your health with a bottle of 'booch from Lehigh Valley Kombucha!
The weather looks promising for outdoor dining, too. Grab lunch from the BlendLife truck--creamy tomato soup (vegan) is on the menu along with smoothies and grilled sandwiches--or get a pastie or other sweet or savory goodies from Stehly's Bakery, and find a sunny spot to enjoy the music. Cellist Dan Kassel will be on hand to entertain and play us out.
As always, we appreciate your business. Grab a friend and your reusable shopping bag* and meet us at the market!
If you have ideas to share or comments or questions about the Bethlehem Farmers' Market, feel free to drop us a line.
*Need a reusable shopping bag to carry your farmers market purchases? Stop by the market welcome table and pick up a brand new purple bag, courtesy of our market sponsor, RCN!
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VENDOR UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER 18th:
Bam's Carrot Cake: delicious carrot cake served in Mason jars
Bizzle's Bites: All-natural dog treats made from dehydrated beef and chicken hearts; dog-themed greeting cards and gifts
Blendlife Co. Food Truck: Smoothies, bowls, wraps, grilled sandwiches, SOUP, and more! Located across the street from the bookstore side of the market.
Bread Fermented: Long-fermented sourdough breads made from local, organic, heritage grains; sourdough pastries
Lathers & Lotions: Hand-crafted soaps and lotions, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, seasonal gift items
Lehigh Valley Kombucha: Locally produced kombucha brewed with natural, locally sourced ingredients. Sometimes there are secret flavors!
Matt-Hat Jerky : All your favorite Delicious Jerky flavors ranging from Garlic and Truffle to Teriyaki and Punjabi Curry
Peanut Butter ‘N’ More : Choose your favorite from among more than 20 freshly made flavors of peanut butter and almond butter, plus local honey!
Stehly's Bakery: Kiffles and pumpkin/zucchini/banana cake rolls (including gluten-free and vegan), shoo-fly pie, PIES, pasties, and VEGAN breakfast and lunch options
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MUSIC THIS WEEK BY Dan Kassel
Dan Kassel is a contemporary cellist based out of New Jersey who uses live looping and layering technology to weave tapestries of sound. His material has been described as funky, groovy, meditative, soulful and mesmerizing. He performs regularly throughout the Tri-State area for weddings, fine restaurants, fundraisers, festivals, small venues and more, and his music has been featured by WXPN, NJ.com, and many independent blogs. Dan delights in sharing his eclectic sound with those looking for something meaningful and different. We're excited to welcome Dan to the market this week. Enjoy his unique sound live from 11:15am-1:15pm. To learn more and hear his recorded music, visit http://www.dankassel.com
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Pledge to Conserve Energy!
Throughout November, the Office of Sustainability challenges members of the Lehigh community to be conscious of our energy-consumption behaviors, to commit to adopting new energy-saving behaviors, and to engage with peers and coworkers on the topic of energy conservation. Please consider signing the Energy Conservation Month pledge. All participants who sign this year’s pledge are automatically entered into a raffle to win some awesome prizes at the end of the month! Stop by our table at the market to learn more about conservation, and take part in events throughout the month; together we can make Lehigh a more sustainable community!
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Sweater Palooza!
The LU Swap Shop is hosting the Energy Conservation Month event Sweater Palooza, November 19th from 10am to 1pm @ the LU Swap Shop located at 516 Brodhead Avenue.
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The final Energy Conservation Month event is the Thanksgiving Break Power Down, happening 11/22-11/23. Before you leave for break, turn off or unplug your electronics and appliances. Watch your Lehigh email for a helpful power-down checklist. Power down and have an energy-smart Thanksgiving!
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Join Lehigh University Art Galleries for a pop-up drawing workshop with professional artist and educator Rebecca Kelly in conjunction with the exhibition Thinking through Drawing now on view in the LUAG Main Galleries.
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Pay It Forward with Pizza
For $2 you can help someone in our community who's hungry. Bethlehem Farmers' Market sponsor Lehigh Pizza (13 W. Third Street) has resumed their 'Pay It Forward Pizza' program, in which customers pay $2 for a Post-It note representing a plain slice and put it on the wall of the restaurant. Anyone in need may take a Post-It from the wall and exchange it for a slice of pizza. The Post-Its often include words of encouragement to go with the free slice. Lehigh Pizza has offered this slice of kindness each winter for the past six years, as a way to support neighbors in need. At the end of May, any unclaimed Post-Its are taken off the walls and their value is doubled and donated to New Bethany Ministries. Thank you, Lehigh Pizza! https://lehighpizza.com/
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VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
We need YOU at Bethlehem Farmers' Market! Volunteers needed weekly to help vendors with setup and teardown. Sign up at the Market Welcome Table to become a part of Bethlehem's oldest producer-only farmers market and enjoy perks such as
* A free Market T-shirt
* Vendors' eternal gratitude
* Tremendous personal satisfaction
* And MORE!
Lend a hand to support the local food economy and local growers/food producers:
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COVID-19 Protocol
The Bethlehem Farmers' Market is committed to safeguarding the health of our customers and vendors. While mask-wearing remains optional outdoors, masks are required indoors in all Lehigh University buildings, regardless of vaccination status. We recommend that unvaccinated market visitors wear a mask covering the mouth and nose while shopping at the market. Maintain distance between yourself and others outside your household, and avoid congregating in large groups. Together we can enjoy the abundance from our local farms and food producers while remaining safe and healthy.
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