Vol. 3 Issue 7 – Happy National Dairy Month! “National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It was initially created to stabilize the dairy demand when production was at a surplus, but has now developed into an annual tradition that celebrates the contributions the dairy industry has made to the world After the National Dairy Council stepped in to promote the cause, the name soon changed to “Dairy Month.”National Dairy Month is a great way to start the summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods. From calcium to potassium, dairy products like milk contain nine essential nutrients which may help to better manage your weight, reduce your risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain cancers. Whether it’s protein to help build and repair the muscle tissue of active bodies or vitamin A to help maintain healthy skin, dairy products are a natural nutrient powerhouse. Those are just a few of the reasons that you should celebrate dairy not just in June, but all year long.” http://www.idfa.org/news-views/media-kits/cheese/june-is-national-dairy-monthPlease visit Waltz Family Farm- they sell fresh cheese from local farms. Upcoming events: On June 10, the City of College Park Animal Control and City Animal Welfare Committee will offer FREE microchipping for dogs and cats for City residents (or only $20 for non-residents). Microchipping is a quick and pretty painless procedure that can help return pets to their families if lost. We encourage residents to bring their furry family members to participate in this free program! Please make sure that all pets are properly restrained (leash, carrier, etc.) for safety. City residents, don’t forget your proof of residency! For more information or to register, please click here. June 24th: Do you ever wonder how your child grows to understand the world around them? The Infant and Child Studies Consortium at the University of Maryland is uncovering just that We are a research group in the fields of Psychology, Human Development, Linguistics, and Hearing & Speech and as a whole, we study child development trends in children of all ages. We learn about topics like memory development, social relations, and speech development to name a few. We will be at the Hollywood Farmers Market on 6/24 to tell you more about what we do lots of science, lots of bubbles, and lots of fun. We hope to see you then! If you have any questions, or would like to learn more, you can email us at childstudies@umd.edu or give us a call at 301-405-6302. You can also check out our website at childstudies.umd.edu.
This week’s vendors include: Roy and Arti’s Kitchen and Garden: Prepared Indonesian cuisine and vegetables Valencia’s Produce: Berries, flowers and herbs Amity Kitchen: Thai food, Spring Rolls and Mango Sticky Rice Calvert Farm: Produce and fruits Dicot Farm: Produce Waltz Family Farm: Meat, eggs and cheeses Alcoba Coffee: Guatemalan coffee by the pound and by the cup Designed Naturally: Natural bead jewelry Baker Charley: Gluten free bread and baked goods Christiane’s Designs: Knit hats, gloves, scarves, pet and baby items Unique Eats and Scents: Hand creams and preserves Inge’s Crochet: Hand made crochet items Peacesake Candles: Soy based candles in multiple scents Heavenly Created Desserts: Hot dogs and desserts The Wood Dr.: Handmade wooden items Terrapin Care Center: Chiropractic services Double Sharp: Local Musicians If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a vendor for our market please let us know. We are always looking for more vendors. Our criteria is that the items have to be hand made. If you prepare food- we are looking for other prepared food vendors. Lastly, we are looking for a bread vendor. If you know of a local company that would like to sell bread at our market please stop by the market’s information table to speak with either Julie or one of the Market’s Board members.

Sunday-Pet Adoption Event Sunday, June 4, 10 AM-1 PM Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse 8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel, MD 20707 Wanted: Pet Lovers! Come out and meet some of our furry friends that need a home! Councilwoman Mary Lehman has adopted from the shelter and would love to see you do the same. |