Hello everyone, I'm writing this to share about a great event that we are having in my hometown of Erwin at the beautiful Indigo room on April 2nd. We are fortunate that we live in a small town and folks speak to you at the grocery store or just wave as we pass each other on the roads. Our area also has a lot of hidden talents and we are so in need of a place to showcase our products. Not only do we have wonderful sustainable agriculture practices, value added products, there is also an abundance of craft artisans as well. In my journeys of attending large city shows it always lingers in the back of my mind about what can i do to help others in supporting local. Oh trust me i have seen first hand a few cat fights over someone not getting invited to a show and a few whistle blowers along the way. Actually when it all comes down to it we are all struggling in today's economy and each one of us should share and support local to beat these economic times we are in.
When i walk the streets of downtown Erwin a vision and a picture of a Farmers Market comes to my mind. A few tables along the way for folks to sit and socialize. There is a rail trail where the old railroad line was and i can envision our 4H club planting flowers and also we could put together a wellness program encouraging others to get out and walk. I use to love to take the Cub Scout group on walks along the trail and hide little items beforehand so that as they cleaned up the debris they would find treasures as well.
Please join us April 2nd and share my vision, here is a list of names so far, but i am not listing what they have, you must come to find out for yourself.
Sarah Jackson, Mrs. Picky, Kim Tart, Honeycutt Creations, Hannah's, Denise Stewart, Natalie, Annette Barfield, Susie Davis, Megan Ray, Lori Byrd, Margaret Talley, Jamie Bass, Tammy , D.P., Cindy Mays, Brenda Beasley, Lillian Wilson, Chiming dinner, Catherine's sassy....
I'm sure the list will continue to grow and i have purposely added a little play on a few names to stir up your curiosity. If you would like to be added to the event just email me jodycurrin, and if i have missed anyone's name please let me know.@aol.com
One more thing before i go, as the event is progressing we are planning on holding little fun things for the youth to be involved that day as well. We are having a planters box where they can dig around and get a small prize for finding the buried treasure. A photo session of who's dressed as a Farmer for the day. And if anyone would like to sponsor a little half hour workshop that day just let me know..it is very important to share our traditions with our youth and remain supportive in our community.
Until next time, Remember...What " Can" you do..
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