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  • 10/13 – Fire Safety/Prevention with Galveston Fire Department

    10/13 – Fire Safety/Prevention with Galveston Fire Department

    It’s Fire Prevention Week, y’all! In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Luckily, our Friends at Galveston Fire Department are giving us the quick 101 on Fire Safety & Prevention!

    Join us October 13 from 9a to 1p for a fun and educational morning where you can:

    • Meet some of our firefighting heroes

    • Check out the firetruck & take pictures

    • And learn more about fire safety with informative handouts

    Dates:

    October 13

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

    About Galveston Fire Department 

    Galveston Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services. Their mission is to protect lives and properties through: 

    • Fire Prevention

    • Public Education

    • Firefighter Safety 

    • Fire & Rescue Operations

    • Emergency Medical Response

    • Disaster Management 

    Learn more: https://www.galvestontx.gov/156/Fire-Department

  • 10/13 – Turtle Talk! with Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research

    10/13 – Turtle Talk! with Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research

    Come shellebrate the turtles of our world at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market! Dive into the world of sea turtles with hands-on activities, real artifacts, and fascinating stories from experts.

    Learn how these majestic creatures are rescued and rehabilitated, and discover how students from GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program contribute by growing produce to help heal recovering turtles.

    A fun and informative event for all ages—don’t miss this chance to support sea turtle conservation!

    Date & Time

    Sunday, October 13th

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    About The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research

    The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, based at Texas A&M University at Galveston, is dedicated to advancing sea turtle research at every level—from molecular studies to population and ecosystem conservation. With a mission to restore sea turtle populations and safeguard critical habitats, the Center fosters collaboration across the Gulf of Mexico to build a vibrant community of scholars and scientists committed to sea turtle biology and preservation.

  • 2024 – Register to Vote at GOFM

    2024 – Register to Vote at GOFM

    In partnership with Galveston County Voter Registration, you can register to vote right at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!

    It’s an easy as 1-2-3. If you have any questions about voting, Galveston County Voter Registration will be there to answer.

    You are eligible to register to vote if:

    • US citizen

    • Resident of the county where you apply

    • At least 18 years old on Election Day

    • Not convicted of a felony (or completed sentence, probation, and parole)

    • Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court without voting rights

    See if you’re already registered here>

    Dates:

    March 31

    June 2 (until 12P)

    October 6

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

    key dates

    The election is Saturday, May 4, 2024

    7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    Early Voting Dates

    Monday, April 24 – Friday, April 28

    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Monday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 2

    7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Real Food Project Community Meal at ACCT -October

    Real Food Project Community Meal at ACCT -October

    Galveston’s Own Farmers Market partners with other non-profit organizations to deliver Community Meals — where with the help of volunteers, we are able to provide a free hot home cooked meal to their patrons!

    What do volunteers do?

    • Volunteers can whip up a dish based on the theme -or- help us serve!

    • Sign ups indicate the need (main, salad, side, dessert, -or- server). Volunteers can sign up for which dish they’d like to make via our Volunteer Portal.

    • The sign ups are for 10 servings – if you’d like to make more than 10, sign up for more than 1 slot.

    • This Month’s Theme is Halloween Treat!

    Ready to make something delicious? Follow the below instructions to sign up!

    Questions?

    Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Thursday, October 17

    11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (11:30 AM Drop Off)

    Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT)

    Address: 707 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550

  • Real Food Project Community Meal at Gulf Breeze – October

    Real Food Project Community Meal at Gulf Breeze – October

    Galveston’s Own Farmers Market partners with other non-profit organizations to deliver Community Meals — where with the help of volunteers, we are able to provide a free hot home cooked meal to their patrons!

    What do volunteers do?

    • Volunteers can whip up a dish based on the theme -or- help us serve!

    • Sign ups indicate the need (main, salad, side, dessert, -or- server). Volunteers can sign up for which dish they’d like to make via our Volunteer Portal.

    • The sign ups are for 10 servings – if you’d like to make more than 10, sign up for more than 1 slot.

    • This Month’s Theme is Halloween Treat!

    Ready to make something delicious? Follow the below instructions to sign up!

    If you’d like to make a side dish for this — follow the below instructions:

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Thursday, October 3

    4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (4:30 PM Drop Off)

    Gulf Breeze Apartments

    Address: 1211 21st ST Galveston, TX 77550

  • What’s at Market: 9/8/2024

    What’s at Market: 9/8/2024

    This Sunday:

    • We have Blue Santa collecting donations in support to buy new toys for kids this Christmas. Stop by to see what they’ve got at their table!

    Live Music: Madi Stults from Doc Mary’s

    FRUITS, VEGGIES & Plants

    Daphodill Farm

    Sustainable Vegetable Garden

    FARM GOODS & PREPARED FOODS

    3rd Coast Kombucha

    BZ Honey

    Coastal Bake Shop

    Corduroy Coffee

    Food of Life

    Fresh Continental Delights

    Jazz Bird Bakery

    Momma’s Tamales

    Pecans by Karen

    R&D Natural Living

    Smash n’ Squeeze

    Starboard Side Cafe

    Sweet Jelly Life Company

    ZoZo Fresh

    MEATS & EGGS

    Clawtel Ranch

    Jolly Farms

    The Farm at Bald Hill

    ARTISAN PRODUCTS

    4PetsSake

    Angie’s Garden

    Everyday Soap Company

    VJ Farms

    CRAFT Artisan VENDORS

    Rocks Naturally

    Squiggle and Dash Ceramics

    Upcycled Island

  • What’s at Market: 9/1/2024

    What’s at Market: 9/1/2024

    It’s Labor Day Weekend!

    We are OPEN at 3304 Market, 77550, 9A – 12P. Please do check our social media pages for updates due to weather

    Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

    This Sunday:

    • Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC) giving you the full deets on their upcoming Parks for Pollinators event on Thursday 9/5,

    • Meet UTMB’s Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics at the Market and learn how you narCAN save a life,

    • and finally, another round of UTMB’ Kids Club kicking off the 1st Sunday of the month with their Don’t Stop Be-Leafing (you guessed it) leaf-crafting activity.

    Live Music: Ladybird

    Rick at Coastal Bake Shop, with some delicious cookies!
    Rick at Coastal Bake Shop, with some delicious cookies!
    Please join us! We have spots open all of September!
    Please join us! We have spots open all of September!

    FRUITS, VEGGIES & Plants

    Daphodill Farm

    Sustainable Vegetable Garden

    FARM GOODS & PREPARED FOODS

    3rd Coast Kombucha

    BZ Honey

    Coastal Bake Shop (cancelled)

    Corduroy Coffee

    Food of Life

    Jazz Bird Bakery

    Momma’s Tamales(cancelled)

    R&D Natural Living

    Smash n’ Squeeze

    Sweet Jelly Life Company

    ZoZo Fresh

    MEATS & EGGS

    Jolly Farms

    ARTISAN PRODUCTS

    4PetsSake

    Angie’s Garden

    VJ Farms

    CRAFT Artisan VENDORS

    Full of Intention

    Squiggle & Dash (cancelled)

  • 9/29 – Hispanic Heritage Market at GOFM

    9/29 – Hispanic Heritage Market at GOFM

    ¡Celebremos! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is hosting a series of free & fun festive activities on September 29, 2024!

    From 9:30 – 9:55 AM, and again at 10:20-10:45 AM, we’ll have a free salsa lesson led by the amazingly talented Jessica Duarte from Danzica Latin Dance Studio! She’ll go over the basics that you can take home to practice. Come dressed as you are & don’t be shy – this is open to everyone!

    Available from 9 AM – 12 PM, Con Lagrimas, a guerilla pop-up experience that brings you Mexican food reimagined, will be giving out some tasty samples! Don’t miss out!

    AND, don’t miss our very cute, GOFM-themed Loteria photo station right up at the front of market! Get cheesin’ and don’t forget to tag us in your sweet pics.

    ¡Celebremos! ¡En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana (15/9-15/10), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market está organizando una serie de actividades festivas gratuitas y divertidas el 29 de septiembre de 2024!

    De 9:30 a 9:55 a.m., y nuevamente a las 10:20-10:45 a.m., tendremos una clase de salsa gratis dirigida por la increíblemente talentosa Jessica Duarte de Danzica Latin Dance Studio. Ella repasará los conceptos básicos que puedes llevar a casa para practicar. Ven vestido como es y no sea tímido, ¡esto está abierto a todos!

    Disponible de 9 a.m. a 12 p.m., Con Lágrimas, una experiencia pop-up que te trae comida mexicana reinventada, estará dando algunas sabrosas muestras! ¡No te lo pierdas!

    ¡Y no te pierdas nuestra linda estación de fotos de Lotería con temática GOFM justo al frente del mercado! Sonríe y no te olvides de etiquetarnos en tus tiernas fotos.

    September 29, 2024

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    at 3304 Market, 77550

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    29 de septiembre de 2024

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    en 3304 Market, 77550

    ADDITIONALLY — In true Loteria fashion, if you buy from 2 or more vendors IN A ROW (side by side or diagonal) on the board, we’ll give you ONE EXTRA* punch on your besties card!

    ** Patron can get up to 3 punches max on 9/29. 1 from buying from a vendor, 1 from buying from a spotlight vendor, and 1 additional one if you buy 2 from more vendors in a row on the Loteria board!

    About Jessica Duarte from Danzica Latin Dance Studio

    Jessica Duarte is a passionate salsa teacher renowned for her exceptional dance skills and unwavering dedication to spreading the joy of salsa.

    With years of experience, she is known for her dynamic teaching style and infectious enthusiasm. Jessica’s commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of salsa while infusing it with contemporary flair has made her a beloved mentor among her students and a prominent figure in the world of Latin dance. Follow her on Facebook >

  • 9/22 – Pop-Up Rosenberg Library at GOFM

    9/22 – Pop-Up Rosenberg Library at GOFM

    Get Lit(erature) at the Pop-Up Library! In partnership with the Rosenberg Library, families are invited to:

    • sign up for a Rosenberg Library card,

    • shop gently used books with the Friends of the Rosenberg Library,

    • tell a story to a certified (& super cute) Reading Education Assistance Dog, CANCELLED :/

    • learn more about the amazing services and programs offered by our local library,

    • and enjoy a fun kid’s activity! See the planned activities below:

    June 23 – 9a-12p

    • DIY Clothespin Critters Craft

    • Shop the Friends of the Rosenberg Book Sale

    July 28 – 9a-12p

    • DIY Rock Painting Craft

    • Shop the Friends of the Rosenberg Book Sale CANCELLED

    August 25 – 9a-12p

    • DIY Seashell Painting Craft

    • Shop the Friends of the Rosenberg Book Sale

    September 22 – 9a-12p

    • DIY Animal Arts & Craft Kits

    • Shop the Friends of the Rosenberg Book Sale CANCELLED

    • For the rest of September, bring your Library Card to the info booth, and you can choose between a FREE pencil or GOFM sticker!

    About the Rosenberg Library

    Rosenberg Library, a public library located at 2310 Sealy Street in Galveston, Texas, United States, is the oldest continuously operating library in Texas. It serves as headquarters of the Galveston County Library System and its librarian also functions as the Galveston County Librarian. Learn More>

    About Friends of the Rosenberg Library

    Friends of the Rosenberg Library is organized to support and promote Rosenberg Library as a cultural and educational asset, and to raise money for books, equipment, and related materials for the library. Learn More>

  • 9/15 – Buy Nothing

    9/15 – Buy Nothing

    Give & receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of micro-local gift economies.

    It is as easy as 1-2-3:

    1. Bring up to 5 items MAX that you would like to give. Please no perishable food items!

    2. Take what you need or want.

    3. Any items left will be donated.

    It is give, take, or both! We give out of abundance with no expectation of anything in return.

    We do not encourage trading/bartering/buying/selling (as that is gifting with expectation of receiving).

    Sign up to Volunteer for Buy Nothing here>

    Dates:

    September 15, 2024

    9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market, 77550)

    About the Buy Nothing.

    Give Freely. Share creatively.

    Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BuyNothingProject/

    We offer members a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of micro-local gift economies in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors. Post anything you’d like to give away, lend, or share in this Buy Nothing community group. Ask for anything you’d like to receive for free or borrow. Keep it legal. Keep it civil.

    Buy Nothing Galveston, TX, is for neighbors on Galveston Island, TX, in the neighborhoods located within our boundaries (Galveston Island).

    If you live here, we’d love to have you join us! You can join one group only, the group where you live, so you can literally “give where you live.” This is what builds community. In this group there is no buying or selling, no trades or bartering, no soliciting for cash. We’re an adult-only, hyper-local gift economy. We are not a charity or community bulletin board.

    Learn more about the The Buy Nothing Project at

    http://buynothingproject.org/

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