Farmers Market Opening This Summer

Call for Vendors, Artisans and Performers

The City of Lynnwood is excited to announce the opening of new 16-week, seasonal summer Lynnwood Farmers Market and community celebration. The Market will be will be open weekly on Thursday evenings from 3 – 7pm held at one of Lynnwood’s most visible and popular parks, Wilcox Park located at 5215 196th St SW. 

The Lynnwood Farmers Market will boast more than 30 vendors offering a variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, food products and hand-crafted items including organic produce, grass-fed meats, and specialty items like pickles, jams, tea, salsa and honey. The Market is coordinated by the City of Lynnwood and will feature free performances, food trucks, live music, health education and children's activities. 

Applications currently available for farmers, processors, artisans and performers. Visit www.LynnwoodFarmersMarket.com for more information.    

National Walking Day

Wednesday, April 2

On Wednesday, April 2nd, we will be celebrating National Walking Day with the American Heart Association. Physical inactivity is a huge national problem. 80% of adults in America don’t get enough physical activity, which means we’re at greater risk for heart disease, stroke and other blood vessel diseases. But we’re not going to take it sitting down!

On April 2nd, we’ll join millions of Americans as they pledge to live a healthier lifestyle and get physically active. Here’s what you can do to join in the Celebration:

• Show your support and wear sneakers to school, work or play on April 2nd.
• Since you’ll be wearing your sneakers, we challenge you to take a 30 minute walk on April 2 - keep it up! Start a habit of daily walking.
• Visit StartWalkingNow.org and use the American Heart Association’s free tips, tools and trackers to stay motivated on your walking program.

Garden Planting Season Has Begun

Need some gardening support? Check out these resources.

A fantastic free resource for you to help answer all your gardening questions including: free brochures include guides on soil, composting, watering, pest control, and more. 
The Garden Hotline: 206-633-0224, help@gardenhotline.org, www.gardenhotline.org  

Seattle Tilth Association offers classes, demonstration garden and volunteer opportunities: www.seattletilth.org

Washington State University Snohomish County Extension
www.snohomish.wsu.edu and www.gardening.wsu.edu

WSU Master Gardeners Hotline: 425-357-6010

3rd Annual Celebration of Food Festival

Saturday, May 18 at the Lynnwood Convention Center

Food Revolution Snohomish County, a movement aimed at encouraging preparing and eating real food, brings the Celebration of Food Festival to Lynnwood for the third straight year.

The festival is a free, family event where participants can learn how to grow, purchase and prepare wholesome, local food from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, May 18, at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

More than 50 booths will provide information and activities to encourage our community to taste, explore, and experience real food at this Food Revolution Day event.

2014 Highlights: 

• New growing demonstration area hosted by Farmer Frog and Edmonds CC Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Program
• Presentation and Q&A period by Ciscoe Morris and Cynthia Lair; 
• Cooking demonstrations for adults
• Numerous local food vendors providing samples, demonstrations, displays, and/or resources.
• Hands-On Kids' Food & and Kitchen Skills Station
• Children's Reading Tent and book give away
• Presentations on topics ranging from "How to cook healthy on a budget" to "Dealing with food allergies."

For more information, email foodrevsnoco@edcc.edu, go to www.edcc.edu/foodfest, or connect with Food Revolution Snohomish County on Facebook www.facebook.com/foodrevsnoco.

6 Weeks to a Healthier You

Final Days to Register

Have you been considering signing up for 6 Weeks to a Healthier You with Joe Piscatella? The wellness program runs six consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning April 15 and ending May 20 at the Lynnwood Convention Center.  Pre- and post-program biometrics screenings are also included in the program, as is free, on-site childcare.  Learn more or sign up today at verdanthealth.org.