Newsletter #29, October 9, 2020

October 9, 2020

Sat 8am-1pm / Tues 2pm-6pm suspended
3233 Alpine St, Dexter, MI 48130
(Vol. 1 Issue 28)

We're Going Out with a Bang!

   Can you believe we're taking on 4 new vendors this week? With a scant 4 weekends left in the summer market season, we have picked up some great new (and new-to-us) vendors. First, we have said "good-bye" to Sweet & Salty Cookie Co for this year while they move and set up their new cookie kitchen, and the same with Beakes Boys Woodwork - they're setting up a new shop too! Then, Jeff Peters' flowers were finished off by the early cold weather. Next, we will see Paper Cup Coffee Co's last day next Saturday.
   All of these longing farewells have created some great space for new faces. Julie Ashley owns Julie's Cookie Art and makes fun and gorgeous hand decorated cookies. Carolyn Ayers will be shoring up our egg numbers and bringing some great knit and sewn items. Kim Malone runs the Happy Introvert Studio, where she makes cute interior decor pieces. Finally, Logan Skura has started Flightless Bakery & Patisserie, specializing in french pastries and cereal; look for croissants and brioche!
   As the weather cools and produce changes from lettuce and melon to rutabaga and butternut squash, we're glad to show you what to buy for those stick-to-your-ribs meals. The Dexter area is rich with food and gifts to get you prepared for the holidays to come!

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Farmers markets are an essential part of the food industry and as such, we follow protocols similar to grocery stores:

Please only send one person from your household to shop,
wear a mask
wash your hands at our provided hand washing station (we also have hand sanitizer in the dispensers throughout the market).
please do not linger.

We will be allowing 20 customers into the market at a time, so please come with a patient mind, in case there will be a wait.
We also ask that you shop quickly to make space for the next customer.
The market is fenced and the traffic flow will be one-way running North to South. Please enter at the gate closest to the library and exit toward Main st.
Please only touch what you will buy. Vendors are more than happy to help you choose.

PetzGlitz - Artful Jewelry for Pets. Diana makes cute dog themed greeting cards and pet jewelry. Show your doggo who the bestest boi really is! *vendor profile below*

Judy Welsh - charming hand cut cards, framed beach glass, driftwood art and notebooks.

Ruhlig's Produce - Janelle comes from the long time Dexter farming family, Ruhlig. After a few years off, she and her partner, Matthew McCalla will be returning to bring cabbage, corn, beans, greens, squash, tomatoes, peppers and more!

BB's Beauty Essentials - Brittney wants to make the world a better place through her craft. She makes body and foot sugar scrubs with a mission of using plant-based, natural ingredients and equity and inclusion for all market customers!

Two Dogs Farms - perennials, annuals, veggie starts, berries, fruit, veggies, maple syrup and jellies and jams from Ray Sowers. And coming soon: Scottish Highlander grass fed Beef!!

My Serenity, Creations by Rachel - lovely bath, body and home goods, soy candles, natural deodorants and bath bars.

Paper Cup Coffee Co - Isaac brings the freshest, fire-roasted coffee by the cup, whole bean and ground; plus donuts and muffins. Follow his Facebook here. Last day 10/17/20! Stock up!

Hoppy Soaps - Stephanie fills the market with the fresh smells of bar soaps, bath bombs, shower fizzies, deodorant, lip balm, body butter, and herbal sachets. Some of these products are even made from her home-brewed beer! Follow her on Facebook here.

NOKA Homestead - Noelle has a breath taking array of produce. From radishes to greens to potatoes, all grown with respect and care for the earth and its creatures! Follow their Facebook here. Sign up for their newsletter here to hear how they can bring you fresh produce this year!

Owl Hollow Bakery - Anne will have delicious pies, breads, baked goods, granola, Amaizin' popcorn, free range chicken and duck eggs, maple syrup, and pure Greek olive oil.

Jacob's Fresh Farm Shares - chicken eggs, as well as a wide variety of veggies and fruit grown with natural methods from heritage and non-GMO seed. They have several different types of CSAs depending on your family's needs, including boxes that have bakery and coffee items included. Visit his site and get signed up today!

Hives on the Hill Apiary - Jacob also runs a great honey business. Find honey in all sizes of jars, plus he will remove your swarms!

MaryAnn Simpkins - one of our founding members brings produce, baked goods, sewn and crocheted housewares, nuts, soaps, eggs, honey, too much to name! Please keep an eye here for her earliest harvests, there will be lettuce soon!

Ski's Sausage Co - this is Dan's first year, but he's a local from Pinckney! He offers a large variety of sausages; traditional Polish kielbasa and cheddar, jalapeno cheddar and traditional bratwurst.

Beakes Boys Woodwork - custom tables, lazy susans, wood epoxy clocks, live edge epoxy river tables, wood planter garden boxes, cutting boards, wood garden accessories.

Big Sister Little Sister - handmade crochet hats, scarves, toys, and blankets from our market manager, Dana and her sister Beth. She specializes in custom orders and sports color gear! Follow their Facebook here.

Julie's Cookie Art - Julie has hand decorated fall-themed sugar cookies.

Carolyn Ayers - chicken eggs and knit and sewn house goods from right here in Dexter!

Happy Introvert Studio - framed signs, plank signs, seasonal decor, upcycled book art, shelf decor, tiered tray decor and more!

Flightless Bakery & Patisserie - croissants, kouign amann ("the most decadent pastry in Europe" made in northern France), changing seasonal homemade cereals, garlic croutons. Something different at each market!

New Vendors Added Every Week!

Vendor Profile: Petz Glitz

Diana has lived in Dexter for over 20 years, working as a graphic designer and art teacher. She started PetzGlitz in 2019, a venture inspired by her love of dogs, especially her standard poodle, Alika. Initially, she drew humorous dog cartoons. Then she envisioned a product line called "PetzGlitz". The dog cartoons became greeting cards, and the idea of jewelry for dogs and cats became a reality.

   Diana feels (and many of us!) that our pets are everything to us and deserve the best. They love being adorned with their own jewels, just like we humans do. They enjoy being stylish, and Alika the poodle prances down the street showing off her lovely jewels to the neighborhood dogs. Everyone feels better when they are well dressed!

Diana's pet jewels are created using epoxy resin which is poured into molds. She then bakes them to cure the jewels at a high temperature. The creativity comes in with the addition of glitter, gems, and colored dyes. Diana can also design custom jewels with your pet's name. The epoxy is non-toxic, and cured to be safe for pets to wear indoors and outdoors.

   You will also find her cartoon greeting cards are for sale on her PetzGlitz table at the market. She says, "Our pets make us laugh, but these cartoons let us see life from their point of view." Make a pet lover you know smile with these sweet and funny scenes!

PetzGlitz is at the Dexter Farmers Market on Saturday mornings through the end of the season on October 31st. She accepts cash payments only at this time. If you would like to contact Diana for purchase outside of the market or custom orders, please call 734-657-7428 or email dianafead2019@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

At this time, the DFM has canceled all music and activities. We are following Governor Whitmer's Reopening Plan. We are in Phase 4 which allows crafters to return and our coffee vendor to sell hot coffee by the cup. Still, after purchase, please proceed to a place away from the market to enjoy your food and drink. Please be patient and know that we are working hard to provide free entertainment and educational events to Dexter as soon as is possible. Events will resume when all threat of community spread has been addressed.