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  • What’s at Market: 10/1/23

    What’s at Market: 10/1/23

    ¡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 October 1, 2023!

    At 10 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!

    At 11:30 AM, special guests from Burnet Ballet Folklorico Dance Team from Burnet Elementary will perform a traditional Hispanic Dance. They are raising money for their organization that will go towards purchasing traditional dresses & other club needs!

    And available from 9 AM – 1 PM, we’ll be featuring tasty samples at our “What’s Going on with RFP” Booth, all ages can participate in decorating sugar skulls with UTMB’s Kid’s Club, Voter Registration, and of course, our local farmers market featuring local farmers & makers.


    FRUITS, VEGGIES & Plants

    Daphodill Farm

    Mushroom Factory * Also has Eggs

    Sustainable Garden (tentative)

    Grow4Health





  • YGP Community Day at Oppe elementary

    YGP Community Day at Oppe elementary

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Saturday, October 21

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Oppe Elementary

    2915 81st St, Galveston, TX 77554

  • What’s at Market: 9/24/2023

    What’s at Market: 9/24/2023

    This Sunday is the LAST day to receive WIC or Senior FMNP Vouchers, y’all! If you are on WIC -or- an income-restricted adult over the age of 60, visit the GOFM Info Booth to learn more.

    If you’ve got end of month stress, our friends with UTMB’s CAP+ group have just the thing for you. Release tension and unleash your creativity as you customize your own stress ball. Don’t miss this opportunity to de-stress and have a ball of a time!

    Live Music: Will Christian from Songs for Lila


    FRUITS, VEGGIES & Plants

    Daphodill Farm

    Mushroom Factory * Also has Eggs

    Sustainable Garden (tentative)

    Grow4Health





  • 10/15 – Coats4Kids with The Future is Us

    10/15 – Coats4Kids with The Future is Us

    Winter’s chill is just around the corner, and for the children of Galveston, staying warm is a necessity! On October 15, in partnership with The Future is Us:

    • Donate gently used/new winter coats*, gloves, or socks to warm the youth in our community.

    • Add to our compassion quilts by adding your knots. Once completed, we’ll gift them to someone in need.

    Accepting coats & jackets that are:

    – Sizes youth medium & up,

    – Without a hoody,

    – Free of logos & decorations.

    Shop for School Colors:

    Weis Middle School

    5th Grade

    Red, White, Black, or Grey

    Austin Middle School

    6th Grade

    Hunter Green or Black

    Central Middle School

    7th grade – Navy Blue or White

    8th grade – Purple or Gray

    Dates:

    October 15

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)


    About The Future is Us

    The Future is US exists to fight for Galveston youth through community voice so future generations can meet their full potential.

    They are working to identify community conditions and social determinants of health to prevent disproportionate suspension, expulsion, District Alternative Education Placement (DAEP) referral, and juvenile justice incarceration for youth of color in Galveston.

  • Ribbon Cutting for the Beets & Jams Tent

    Ribbon Cutting for the Beets & Jams Tent

    You’re cordially invited to a special Ribbon Cutting Event of our “Beets & Jams” Music Tent, sponsored by Tom Schwenk & Brian Kuhn from Coldwell Banker TGRE. Thanks to their generous support, we are able to offer a larger payment to the local musicians who enrich the market with live melodies and rhythms.

    Let’s come together to celebrate their generosity and the power of community collaboration! Ribbon Cutting happens promptly at 10:30 AM.  Market is open from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See you there!

    September 24, 2023

    Ribbon Cutting: 10:30 AM

    Market is from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    at 3304 Market, 77550

    Thank you!

  • Hispanic Heritage Celebration at GOFM

    Hispanic Heritage Celebration 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 October 1, 2023!

    At 10 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!

    At 11:30 AM, special guests from Burnet Ballet Folklorico Dance Team from Burnet Elementary will perform a traditional Hispanic Dance. They are raising money for their organization that will go towards purchasing traditional dresses & other club needs!

    And available from 9 AM – 1 PM, we’ll be featuring tasty samples at our “What’s Going on with RFP” Booth, all ages can participate in decorating sugar skulls with UTMB’s Kid’s Club, Voter Registration, and of course, our local farmers market featuring local farmers & makers.

    ¡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 1 de octubre de 2023!

    ¡A las 10 am, 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!

    A las 11:30 am, invitados especiales del Burnet Ballet Folklorico Dance Team from Burnet Elementary.  interpretarán una danza tradicional hispana. ¡Están recaudando dinero para su organización que se destinará a la compra de vestidos tradicionales y otras necesidades del club!

    Y disponible de 9 am a 1 pm, presentaremos sabrosas muestras en nuestro stand “What’s Going on with RFP”, todas las edades pueden participar en la decoración de calaveras de azúcar con UTMB’s Kid’s Club y, por supuesto, nuestro mercado local de agricultores con agricultores y fabricantes locales.

    October 1, 2023

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    at 3304 Market, 77550

    1 de octubre de 2023

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    en 3304 Market, 77550


    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 >


    About Burnet Folkloric Dance Team

    The purpose of Burnet Folkloric Dance Team is to provide students with an opportunity to participate in an activity and develop sportsmanship, character, and competitiveness!

  • What’s at Market: 9/17/2023

    What’s at Market: 9/17/2023

    Braving the elements to support small businesses? That’s the true spirit of our tight-knit community! We appreciate every moment you dedicate to our market, and we promise it’ll be worth every bead of sweat.

    If you’ve got an itch for creativity, we have Galveston Arts Center featuring a special all ages craft + spotlighting their latest exhibits & classes.

    Live Music: Traci Cooper


    FRUITS, VEGGIES & Plants

    Daphodill Farm

    Mushroom Factory * Also has Eggs

    Sustainable Garden (tentative)

    GOFM Backyard Grower – Mollie will have some fun plants including crown of thorns, aloe, spider plants, a few dragon fruit plants, and more!

    (Grow4Health on vacay until 9/24 – she’s visiting her fam in Malaysia!)




      Now until the end of September, bring your Rosenberg Library card to the GOFM Info Booth & get a free GOFM pencil  or sticker!
    Now until the end of September, bring your Rosenberg Library card to the GOFM Info Booth & get a free GOFM pencil or sticker!

  • 10/1 – Register to Vote at GOFM

    10/1 – 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:

    October 1

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market


    What is on the ballet?

    The November 7th election is for 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution.

    Here’s a link to the text of proposed amendments>

    key dates

    October 10 – Deadline to Register to Vote

    October 23 – Early Voting Starts

    November 7 – Election Day

  • 9/24 – Squeeze the Stress Away with CAP+

    9/24 – Squeeze the Stress Away with CAP+

    Release tension and unleash your creativity as you customize your own stress ball. Don’t miss this opportunity to de-stress and have a ball of a time!

    September 24, 2023

    9a-12p

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


    About UTMB’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Plus (CAP+) Student Organization

    A space for those passionate about, Child & adolescent psychiatry, Psych/Peds/Ped Psych, Psych/IM, Psych/FM, Psych/Neuro! Learn more about how UTMB Medical Students can join this organization here>

  • Real Food Project Community Meal – October

    Real Food Project Community Meal – 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 Southwest Feast!

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

    Questions?

    Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Thursday, October 19

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

    Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT)

    Address: 707 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550