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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Today is National Start Walking Day!

American Heart Association

National Start! Walking Day is April 8
(click above to go to website)
Don't forget to wear your sneakers and get 30 minutes of walking into your day. Don't have 30 minutes? Don't worry. You can get the same benefits by doing three 10-minute walks. Visit our Web site on April 8 to download free walking plans and find a walking path in your area.

for more information go to the American Heart Association website.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Special Event: HILLSBORO HOMECOMING & FESTIVAL

Here is a special event coming up.  Hillsboro Homecoming and Festival 5K.  Click here to download registration form and details. 

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Farmers Market Coming Soon!


Do you like fresh home grown produce? Maybe you have quite the garden and have some interest in selling your produce? Do you LIke to buy fresh sun ripen vegetables that are brought to you strait from the field with minimal processing? Are you or someone you know a crafty individual who has items they would like share? If you answered yes to any of the above then you will be excited to know that there is a new "Farmers Market" coming to your community. The City of DeSoto is having a farmers market starting on May 9th, saturday located at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 1004 Rock Road. To find out more information go to the website at www.buyfreshlocal.blogspot.com or email at buyfreshlocal@gmail.com.  

The Market is looking for vendors that would be interested in setting up shop. If you are a potential vendor and would like to find out more click here to download the vendor application.  Call Debby at (636) 586-4570 or Christy at (636) 586-4544 for more information.  

There will be a meeting for vendors next tuesday, April 7th at 7pm at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church to register or find out more information and get questions answered.


Become a Market Friend
DeSoto Famers Market is a volunteer, non-for-profit sponsored by Get Healthy DeSoto, but nothing in life is free! Please help us cover operating expenses and grow the DeSoto Farmers Market. Your tax deductible donation will foster sustainable economic development and build a stronger tie between local food producers/artisans and consumers. Visit wwww.buyfreshlocal.blogspot.com for more information or stop by our booth while at the market to become a Market Friend