Meet Molly, our UTMB Nutrition Intern, at her very own Food for Thought booth!
Molly will be featuring a special seasonal dish for all to try and will also have some fun nutrition and cooking tips to share.
Date & Time:
Sunday, October 8
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
28th & Market
The opioid epidemic has reached every corner of the country, but so do efforts to curb the impact on communities.
Meet UTMB’s Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics at the Market and:
Ask/speak to local experts & scientists studying at addiction the neurobiological level.
Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose!
Get FREE Narcan (opioid overdose reversal medication) nasal spray. (Limited Supply)
Dates:
October 22, 2023
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Center for Addiction Research (CAR) was established in January 2004 as an institutional center of excellence at UTMB and provides the infrastructure for research and education in substance use disorders (SUDs), emphasizing preclinical target discovery in the addictions. The CAR currently includes 91 faculty, 23 postdoctoral fellows, 42 predoctoral mentees, 19 scientists, and four administrative staff members and is supported institutionally to advance SUDs research, mentoring/education, and community outreach.
The MISSION of the CAR is to improve the course of chronic health disorders through new understanding of biological mechanisms and translation of these discoveries into novel therapeutics to improve the lives of people in our community, state, and world.
The VISION is to define the future of molecular therapeutics for SUDs, obesity, and related chronic CNS disorders. The CAR has built strengths in target-based discovery, disease-specific knowledge, and specialized core technologies to amplify these efforts. We have partnerships with scientists, centers, and departments centrally engaged in the translational research areas of interest at UTMB and we continue to build bridges for new translational research initiatives. Ongoing studies focus on the neurobiology of dopamine, serotonin and amino acid systems, mechanisms of action of psychostimulants and analgesics, fetal exposure to medications during pregnancy, HIV/AIDS-associated neuropathology, and target and drug discovery.
Come celebrate our 11th birthday with us and our local farmers & makers on October 29! This event is free and open to everyone. We’ll have:
1st 50 folks will get a bootiful limited edition GOFM sticker,
one-of-a-kind face painting by Jessica Antonelli,
gourdgeous crafts by UTMB Kid’s Club,
tasty treat and healthy tips with our UTMB Nutrition Students, Stevie & Alice,
live drum circle performance by Curt (who will also have drums for folks to join in!),
at 10:00 AM, everyone is invited to march in our fun & fangtastic costume parade through the market,
at 10:30 AM- strike a pose & be in our one big community family photo,
& then we’ll reveal the F2S Poster winners!
This event is free and open to everyone – See you spooky cats & ghouls there!
Dates:
October 29
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)
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.
If you have never volunteered with GOFM before, complete an application online here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1935900304
If you have a volunteer account, you can sign up via the portal & search for 10/21 YGP Community Day:
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
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.
– Sizes youth medium & up,
– Without a hoody,
– Free of logos & decorations.
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)
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.
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
¡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
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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!
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
Dates:
October 1
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
The November 7th election is for 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Here’s a link to the text of proposed amendments>
October 10 – Deadline to Register to Vote
October 23 – Early Voting Starts
November 7 – Election Day
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>
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!
If you have never volunteered with GOFM before, complete an application online here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1006102906
If you have a volunteer account, you can sign up via the portal & search for 10/19 RFP ACCT Lunch:
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