This Sunday:
Dive into the magic of Lunar New Year with the APAMSA chapter at UTMB! Stop by for some fun cultural traditions & crafting stations to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
Get a jumpstart on your health with a free Wellness Check by UTMB’s PA Students, including a FREE health screening & diet counseling!
Live Music: Tex Renner
Give & receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of micro-local gift economies.
It is as easy as 1-2-3:
Bring up to 5 items MAX that you would like to give. Please no perishable food items!
Take what you need or want.
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).
Dates:
March 17, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market, 77550)
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
Hold onto your Mardi Gras Beads until March 3, because you can recycle your Mardi Gras Beads at Market thanks to Beads for Needs — one of Ball High School’s TOR Store Projects! Plus, make your own bracelet while learning about their projects.
See you then!
Dates:
March 23
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
The Depot on Market
3304 Market, Galveston, TX 77550
Beads will have a renewed purpose in helping the students at Ball High in Daren Muren’s Life Skills program and Rob Lewis’ entrepreneurial program – Incubator.
The Incubator business students will work closely with Life Skills students to collect, sort, clean and repackage the beads for sale on their online store.
Click the images below to learn more.
Dive into the magic of Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is an Asian tradition welcoming in a new year based on – you guessed it – the lunisolar calendar. It’s a time to honor ancestors, celebrate what’s to come, and it goes by other names as well, depending on the culture: Chinese New Year, The Spring Festival, Korean New Year, or Vietnamese New Year/ Tết to name a few.
Thanks to UTMB APAMSA, they’ll be sharing a few fun traditions & crafts to celebrate the Year of the Dragon – including :
Red Envelope crafting station,
Bǎu Cua raffle game, and
Chinese Fortune Sticks!
Dates:
February 18
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) at the University of Texas Medical Branch has a primary mission of promoting the dissemination of information related to Asian Pacific American issues within the realm of medical education.
They are committed to exploring and addressing the unique challenges, obstacles, and responsibilities specific to Asian Pacific American medical students and physicians. APAMSA actively provides opportunities for its members to engage in community service, contributing meaningfully to their respective communities.
The association also aims to serve as a representative voice for Asian Pacific Americans as a collective within the University of Texas Medical Branch’s healthcare community. In its role as a resource, APAMSA endeavors to offer valuable information on subjects pertinent to Asian Pacific Americans, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable environment within the medical field.
Unleash your creativity with AFSP’s rad coloring station and leave your mark on their Positivity Board—it’s all about spreading those good vibes!
And guess what? Their Hike for Hope 5K is on the horizon—mark your calendars for 3/23/24. Learn more about this event at the market.
Dates:
January 14
February 11
March 10
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
Funding scientific research
Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission
Meet Arch Erich, the creative behind Artistic Woodcraft who brings a unique blend of nature and craftsmanship to the table. Specializing in the use of wood, cactus, deer antler, and resin, Arch creates one-of-a-kind pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Discover the artistry behind these stunning creations and add a touch of nature’s beauty to your daily life with Artistic Woodcraft.
Discover the artistry of Kristen Anne Fibers, a proud woman-owned textile business renowned for its exquisite hand-knotted macramé creations. Each piece is a testament to the artist’s journey through the seasons, resulting in truly unique and original works of art.
Kristen Anne’s focus lies in crafting handcrafted houseware pieces including wall textiles, baskets, rugs, plant hangers, and other captivating home décor items.
This Sunday:
Once Upon a StoryThyme’ is BACK and we’re celebrating Black History Month with some of our favorite local market regulars & community heroes, Jonathan Warren & Nikki Hargis-Melford!
10am at Sunday market
Bring kids of all ages!
Live Music: Britney Doyal
A few vendor updates:
Smash n’ Squeeze is finally back!
3 new Artisan Craft vendors join us! Please welcome them and check out their booths this Sunday:
Artistic Woodcraft
Meet Joe and Darlene, the dynamic duo behind Rocks Naturally! After six years of full-time travel post-retirement, they found their home in Galveston, Texas, where they transformed their passion for gemstones into a thriving business!
Using diamond-bladed saws, they meticulously cut and polish stones to create stunning pendant necklaces, sun catchers, and other natural wonders.
Interested in turning your lawn into a native wonderland for birds, bees, and butterflies?
Join Sasha Francis for help applying for your free Planned Natural Landscape Permit from the city before the end of February deadline.
The Native Plant Society of Texas Clear Lake Chapter will have seeds and info to start your own pocket prairie!
Missed the event? Find the permit online here: https://www.galvestontx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11597/Planned-Natural-Landscape-Exemption-Wildflowers-PDF
Dates:
February 25
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market