October Bliss
“You are not the darkness you endured. You are the light that refused to surrender.”
https://allagainstabuse.org/why-purple/#:~:text=Since%20then%2C%20purple%20has%20become,increase%20awareness%20for%20domestic%20violence.
October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. DVAM originally evolved from “ the Day of Unity” in October of 1981. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence intended to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a range of activities conducted at local, state, and national levels. The activities varied from place to place, but all had a common theme. The intent was to mourn those who had died, celebrate those who had survived, and connect all who wanted domestic violence to end. The Silent Witness Project is often observed during DVAM with painted red, life sized figures with shields that tell the story of individual women and others who have died the previous year from domestic violence. By 1989, Congress had passed a law that October would be Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You can read about the history here, along with more information and resources surrounding this important issue.
This week we are welcoming Visit Macon! Come on out and see what they have in store for First Friday!
Loy is bringing sweet potatoes, peaches, plums, onions, muscadines and scuppernongs, mangoes, and peppers. He likes to surprise us with a few extras, too, so be sure to come on out and see what he has! Ms. Eva is bringing her boiled peanuts and roasted peanuts, dried herbs and spices, and some other surprises.
We are steadily growing, so if you would like to be a part of our community of vendors, let’s talk! We would love to have you! Our goal is to provide food for the body and the soul, so if you are a gardener or farmer or an artist or crafter or baker, you are welcome at our market! Click here for the vendor application link.
This veggie packed burrito is a great way to start your day! They are also freezer friendly, so make a bunch and pop in the microwave or toaster oven when you need breakfast fast!
We are a partner market with Wholesome Wave Georgia to help make your dollars go further at our market!
Bring your SNAP/EBT card to the market tent to double your spending power!
Where to find us:
We are always looking for more people to join our fun! If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a vendor at our market, follow the link below for our vendor application!
Just a hint of all the fun we have to offer! Come join us!