Macy Farmers Market Kicks off Season Friday

July 23, 2015 Leave a comment


The Macy Farmers Market kicks off its second year of operation on Friday, July 24 from 4-7 in the evening at Macy. The market will continue every other week in Macy, until early October. Market organizers plan to eventually host the market in Walthill on Thursdays, alternating between the two communities weekly.

 

Along with fresh, locally grown produce, much more will be available. Shoppers will find fresh baked goods, other prepared foods, canned and dried food,  jams and jellies, eggs, poultry, flowers, and arts and crafts.

 

“Not only is the Garden Market an opportunity for gardeners to sell extra produce, but we also welcome beaders, arts & crafts, bakers, and other community members to sell homemade and handmade items,” said Dave Farley, Food Access Specialist with the Center for Rural Affairs. Farley said he sees the market as an element of economic development and as a way to promote art and artisans. “There are so many arts and crafts people who don’t get the exposure they deserve,” Farley added. “ This is a new avenue for them. This is promoting economic development.”

 

WHAT: Uzhi Uthiwi (Garden Market) Macy Outdoor Market 2015

 

WHERE: Main Street in Macy, NE

 

WHEN: Friday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Setup time starts at 3:30 p.m. Tables and awnings are limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Vendors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and tables.

 

“The Macy Garden to Market project is in it’s second year,” continued Farley. “Initial efforts helped get backyard gardens established on the Omaha Reservation. This year we provided tilling and starter plants to over 20 gardens in Macy, Walthill and Rosalie and homesites in between.”

 

The Macy Garden to Market Project, a partnership between the Center for Rural Affairs, and the Nebraska Indian Community College, started in 2013 and since then has held a series of workshops. The workshops focus on three areas; first assisting and training gardening techniques from planning to planting to maintaining to harvesting; second cooking demonstrations serving food prepared with items available from the gardens; and thirdly assisting growers in preserving their produce for use later or for sale.

 

According to Farley, “Canning, freezing and drying are ways people can make their gardens pay off well into the winter. Canning workshops were popular last year and we plan on a series of these starting in August.  The capstone event is our Christmas bazaar. Last year we had the first annual Macy Christmas Bazaar and hope to have another successful event in early December.”

 

All vendors are welcome, especially those from surrounding communities. Sign up for free booth space. Contact Lola Kearnes at (402) 922-1703 or Dave Farley at davef@cfra.org.

 

For more information visit www.cfra.org

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Nebraska Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program

June 9, 2015 Leave a comment


The Nebraska Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income senior citizens with coupons to purchase fresh produce or honey (pure only) at Nebraska farmers’ markets and roadside stands. The purposes of the program are to provide fresh, nutritious unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey to low-income seniors.

 

In order for participants to be eligible for the program, individuals must meet categorical and income eligibility requirements. Categorically, participants must be 60 years of age or older. Income is measure in one of two ways. An individual, single household’s gross income cannot exceed $21,589.50; a two-person household’s gross income cannot exceed $29,100.50. You must provide documentation showing age and income eligibility at the time of registration.

 

Contact the Bancroft Senior Center at 402-648-3387 if interested in participating in the program. There will be a farmer’s market in Bancroft and some of the vendors are registered to accept these coupons. Coupons will be distributed in June.

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

September 22, 2014 Leave a comment


* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Farmers Market

The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community bulletin board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Sept. 24: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. The golf tournament will be at 1:30.

Thurs. Sept.25: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Sept. 26: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00.The farmers market is happening by the community bulletin board; selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. today and Sat. at the same time. All vendors are welcome to come sell that day. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament or the hand and foot tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Sept. 29: There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30

Tues. Sept. 30: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Meal will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and dessert. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Wed. Oct. 1: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for the afternoon foot clinic starting at 1:45. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

 

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

July 28, 2014 Leave a comment


* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Farmers Market

The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. July 30: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. July 31: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play the golf game at 1:30.

Fri. Aug. 1: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. The farmers market has started; it is located by the bulletin board, selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Sat. Aug. 2: Join us at the music jam starting at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome to come. Bring finger foods for break time.

Mon. Aug. 4: Bring your food and join us for the potluck dinner. Cards and jigsaw puzzles will be on the afternoon agenda. Remember to make your appointment for the foot clinic this coming Wednesday.

Tues. Aug. 5: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30

Wed. Aug. 5: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Play cards at 1:30. Call or stop in to make your appointment for the foot clinic starting at 1:30.

 

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Bancroft Farmers Market

July 21, 2014 Leave a comment


The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387. If any of the vendors would like to sell on Saturday mornings that would be just fine.

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