Want to Help Out the Market?
If you love the Olde Worthington Winter Farmers Market, why not volunteer a small amount of your time to help keep its presence in Worthington?  Sometimes when we hear the word “volunteer” we tend to visualize ourselves getting in over our head in addition to the already busy lives we lead.  What you might not realize is that just contributing a couple hours here and there helps the Market tremendously.  We especially need help with market set up, tear down, and clean up.  Just a few extra hands will help keep the Market open and accessible throughout the winter.  So please sign up for a shift; you’ll be glad you gave back to the Market and you’ll be surprised by how little time it takes away from your schedule.  If this unique opportunity interests you, please contact Lisa Staggenborg at lstag@columbus.rr.com or 436-9931 and sign up to become a Friend of the Olde Worthington Farmers Market. 
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Bag it!
Say no to plastic bags and say yes to helping the environment by bringing your reusable bags or baskets when you shop at the Worthington Farmer's Market         _________________________________   
Keep the Market Thriving
You can show your support of the Olde Worthington Farmer’s Market by becoming a Patron of the market. Patron memberships start at just $25 and are a wonderful way to support your community and keep the market active and thriving. Membership forms will be available at the Farmer’s Market Friends information booth at the Winter Farmer’s Market!
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 "So Where Is the Winter Market?"
The Winter Market location is the Griswold Center, 777 High Street.  It is at the northwest corner of the Village Green (intersection of  US23 and SR161).  Here's a map

; .  Griswold Center as seen from High St

    Griswold Center as seen from Village Green

Winter Market Kick-Off is Sunday, November 30
Don’t wait until spring to satisfy your taste buds―the first Winter Farmer’s Market kicks off at a special date, Sunday, November 30th, in conjunction with the Olde Worthington Holiday Open House festivities.

We’ve loaded the Winter Market with many of your favorite vendors offering seasonal meats, baked goods, vegetables and more. Like last year, we expect large crowds of eager shoppers at the Winter Markets. We ask for your patience and holiday good cheer with all your fellow shoppers in our limited indoor space!

The opening Winter Market will be held Sunday, November 30th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Griswold Senior Center, 777 High St. Additional Winter Markets will be held at the same location:
* Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
* Every Saturday, January 3rd through April 25th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Get Cooking at the Winter Market
Starting in January, the Olde Worthington Farmer’s Market Friends will bring its popular Chef in the Market cooking demonstrations to the Winter Market. Our chef has designed a series of 45-minute demos to pair great recipes with fresh food from the farmer’s tables! You can watch along as the chef prepares each recipe, then dig in for samples! You must register in advance to attend; registration information is below.

Class Schedule:
* Winter Soups and Stews: January 10
* Quick and Easy Winter Meals: January 24
* Winter Stir Fry: February 14
* Winter Salads: February 28
* Hearty Sandwiches and Wraps: March 14
* Cooking with Grains: March 28
* The Indoor Grill: April 11
* Spring’s First Salads: April 25

How to Participate:
A. You must register in advance with the Griswold Center. Each class costs $5.00 and classes are limited to the first 15 registrants.
B. Registrations must be submitted prior to the class.
C. Visit the Griswold Center (777 High St. on the Village Green) to fill out a registration form, or download a registration form here  and return it to the Griswold Center with payment.
D. Each class begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. on the second floor of the Griswold Center

According to Jan Staats, market master, “The logo Ms. Ross designed captured everything we wanted – an association with the downtown and a depiction of fresh products all wrapped in a wholesome and friendly look.”

The new logo is a result of a juried competition sponsored by the Olde Worthington Farmers Market Friends, a volunteer organization formed to support the farmers market through educational outreach and service programs.   

Sharon Perez, chair for the market friends, added, “All of the entries received were high quality and very professional.  Worthington is blessed with a very talented arts community.”

Ms. Ross moved to Worthington three years ago with her husband and two children.  She previously worked in advertising, specializing in package design.                                                                                                                                                 

From left to right:  Sharon Perez, Farmers Market Friends chairperson; Laura Ross, designer of the new Olde Worthington Farmers Market logo; Jan Staats, Market Master