July Newsletter
Welcome New Members: Eastern Market, Good Productions
and Thank You to renewing members:
Mommalicious, Susquehanna Waldorf School, Natural Light Films, Aaron's Books, Cafe Chocolate, Woolen Mill Fan Company, Stark Environmental, Radiance, and Horst Cons
2009 Green Pages
It's time to think about advertising in the next edition of the Green Pages, and at these rates, you can't afford not to! Our deadline will be here on August 1 before you know it, so contact us today to place your ad! The benefits are many, including:
- target market: people who are reading the Green Pages are looking for sustainable alternatives
- supporting a non-profit that's working hard to “green” our local economy and environment
- you'll be advertising in a publication that is printed on recycled paper with eco-friendly inks
- Now is also the perfect time to become a member (or renew your membership)- you will receive a FREE
business listing in the new directory and our online Marketplace!
Contact ssbn@embarqmail.com, 717-368-0704, or www.susquehannasbn.org for rates and specs, which can also be found on the inside back cover of the 2008 Green Pages.
Celebrate “Independents Days” by going local!
July 1-6 is the first annual Independents Days- a Think Local First campaign being launched by the Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network, in partnership with Fig, James Street Improvement District, Downtown Investment District, and Venture Lititz, to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local, independent businesses.
Why local and independent? Small local businesses are the largest employers nationwide, have less negative impact on the environment, give an average of 350% more support to community groups than national chains, and keep more money circulating in the local economy. For every dollar a customer spends in an independent business, 45-70 cents stays in the local economy and tax base. For every dollar spent in a chain, only 14 cents stays.
Local, independent businesses throughout Lancaster and York counties will be holding special events and offering incentives (valid only during Independents Days)- be sure to go out and give the following businesses your support:
Sunrise Soap Company 49 N. Beaver St, York
20% off your body care purchase
www.sunrisesoapco.com 717-858-4549
Eastern Market 308 E. King St, Lancaster
July 2 - Live DJ 4 - 7 PM and July 5 Banjo Doc will be playing live music from 9 – 2. We'll also have kids activities and plenty of fresh local produce, farm products and prepared foods! 717.358.9368 www.historiceastside.org
Annex 24 Gallery 24 West Walnut St, Lancaster
Event: "Questions with a Misunderstood Answer" by local artist and recent graduate of ASSETS Lancaster -Mr. Ink! Surreal, realistic and symbolic imagery carved and painted on wood. Wood burnings, paint & ink, and clothing! Artist will be present for First Friday reception 5pm-9pm.
Special Offer: 25% off any artwork in the main gallery, including recently reduced paintings! Stop by for your FREE gift! www.annex24gallery.com 717-341-0028 info@annex24gallery.com
Lancaster Arts Hotel 300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster
10% off your booking during Independents Days.
717.431.3058 www.lancasterartshotel.com
Isaac's Deli and Restaurant 25 N. Queen St. Lancaster
Featuring 2 pickle martinis at our new Pickle Bar! The martinis will be made with pickles from a local company: The Original Pickle Company Co. Dynamite Dill pickles. We have a sweet pickle martini featuring their sweet n' mild garlic dills and a hot and dirty martini featuring their habanero pickles. www.isaacsdeli.com 717-394-5544
Eggs-Actly Right Gifts 346 N. Queen St, Lancaster
Guest jewelry artist Rena Grimmer in the gallery from 5:00 to 9:00 pm July 4
Effie Ophelia 230 N. Prince St, Lancaster
Come to summer brunch at Effie Ophelia during Think Local First Week for a chance to win a gift certificate for dinner for two. Join us between 10 and 2 on July 5 and 6 for a menu that celebrates Lancaster's most bountiful season, featuring Chef Eric’s new summer brunch menu. 717-397-6863
Mommalicious and Smilin' Gal 310 N. Queen St, Lancaster
Lancaster's own "My Aunt Debbie" will be joining them in the shop beginning July 1st! "My Aunt Debbie" is an independent fashion and accessories label featuring Eco-Chic designs including up-cycled clothing, accessories and housewares created from vintage recycled treasures. For a sneak peak of creations from the "My Aunt Debbie" label, please visit www.myauntdebbie.com
Veleska Jewelry 348 W. Orange St, Lancaster $10 Off a $50 purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. We buy Gold. Recycle your broken gold or old gold and we will add 15% if cash is used in our store. 717-396-1123
The General Sutter 14. E Main St, Lititz
10% discount on food purchased at the General Sutter Inn dining areas. The offer is good for dine in only, and any banquet functions are exempt. 717.626.211
The Sassy Tassel 35 E. Main St., Lititz
20% off all of our eco-friendly products: Paddywax Eco-Classic candle collection, Dirt Candles, Flower Lights (handmade string lights made from real Bodhi tree leaves natural dyes), Peasant Mats (handmade placemats made from recycled paper)
(717)627-8688 sassytassel@dejazzd.com
Aaron's Books 43 S. Broad St, Lititz
Celebrate your FREEDOM TO READ...Aaron's will again give away FREE BOOKS (yes, we said FREE) during Shop Local week, July 1-7. Check out the carts in front of the store & bring your own bag or box for your goodies! 717-627-1990 www.aaronsbookcorner.com
And in a BIG show of support for Independents Days, the town of Lititz (which is 99% independent local retailers) will be hosting a sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 5th from 10-4pm on Main & Broad Streets. Don’t forget to check out the new Lititz Farmers Market from 8am-1pm every Saturday. All stands are local producers and no item traveled more than 30 miles to be sold!
Links: www.susquehannasbn.org, www.figlancaster.com, www.jsidlancaster.org,
www.venturelititz.com, www.downtownlancaster.com
Buy Fresh Buy Local Week Events- JULY 11 - 19
Friday July 11, 6-9 pm Kick-off Celebration In Central Market Square- Catered by Carr’s Restaurant featuring local foods and live music. $50, reservations required. Call 291-4293.
Saturday July 12, 9am-1pm Cooking demonstrations @ Lancaster Central Market- free
Sunday July 13, 2-3pm Farm Tour Fukuoka Farming at Chicques Creek Farm- free
2995 Shenck Rd, Manheim, PA For more info contact Ben Weiss at bazzrad@yahoo.com
The Dig It! project experiments with a style of farming created by revolutionary agriculturalist Masanobu Fukuoka, whose book, the One-Straw Revolution, turned modern farming on its head. Chicques Creek Farm hosts a 5 acre field, one of only a handful of "Fukuoka Farming" sites in North America. Come for a walk-through & discussion with Dig It! crew. Directions to Chicques Creek Farm: From Lancaster, 283 West to the Salunga Exit. Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road. Follow 1 mile to the second Shenck Road, turn
left. You will see the field on the right side, take 3rd driveway on right. Follow driveway, someone will direct you to parking area.
Wednesday July 16, 6pm Celebrate Local Flavors @ the George Street Cafe 304 North George St. Millersville, 872-0800. Reservations recommended. Food sourced from Promised Land Farms, Millersville.
Wednesday July 16, 6-9pm Locavore Delight: Hot Summer Nights Cooking with Essen. Reservations required. Online: visit breathelivegrow.com, select “Classes” and “Register for a Class.” Phone: 391-8270
Celebrate Buy Fresh Buy Local Week with Essen to create everyday locally sourced meals for hot summer nights. A healthy portion of proceeds from this Essen Class will be donated to Buy Fresh Buy Local Lancaster.
Friday July 18, 8-9:30pm Food on Film: “King Corn” @ The Eastern Market 308 E. King St. (Corner of King and Shippen) $5. Bring your lawn chair! Follow the adventures of 2 friends, 1 acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our food system in this madcap documentary. [Rated PG]. The evening festivities also include a special premier movie (it’s a surprise!) and guest Tim Schlitzer, Executive Director of FoodRoutes, and his amazing Buy Fresh Buy Local Mobile!
Saturday July 19, 10am - 1pm Cooking with Kids @ Lancaster Central Market free
Saturday July 19, 3pm A Guided Walk-Through Dig It! Urban Farm- free. Join Urban Farm manager Ben Weiss & Threshold board members for a guided tour of Lancaster's only urban farm. Contact Ben Weiss at bazzrad@yahoo.com Directions: Take S. Duke St. to Chesapeake St. Turn left onto Chesapeake. Cross S.
Anne St. You will pass Marshall St. on the right-hand side (Don't turn on Marshall).
Dig It! is the second driveway on the right after you pass Marshall.
The Longest Walk 2008
The purpose of the Longest Walk 2 is to continue and carry the message from the Longest Walk of 1978: The Longest Walk is an Indian spiritual walk, a historical walk; and it is a walk for educational awareness to the American and the world communities about the concerns of American Indian people. We will carry the message of Renewing the Spirit by Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors. This walk is to commemorate the Longest Walk in 1978- those who walked then and those who walk now. We are walking to bring awareness of the struggle to protect Mother Earth and sacred sites. The Longest Walk 2 is a peaceful, educational and spiritual effort to engage with the public about restoring harmony with the environment by leading an effort to clean up the lands surrounding our highways.
*June 29: Benefit Concert; 1-3pm; Daily Grind Café; 5103 Carlisle Pk, Mechanicsburg, 717-763-7000
*July 4-5: Harrisburg to York ----- Interstate 83 South
*July 6-7:York to Towson --83S
(http://www.longestwalk.org/) Local Contact: Circle Legacy Center, Victoria Valentine 717-823-2079
EASTERN MARKET
This community market is committed to providing local foods, art and music. The Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables and products including locally roasted coffee, baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, art and much more! Eastern Market’s locally grown produce is healthier for you and your family, and shopping at Eastern Market directly supports local farmers, vendors, artists and musicians by keeping your dollars in our community.
Started in 2006, the revival of the historic Eastern Market celebrates Lancaster’s agricultural heritage and reputation as a market town. It is a wonderful place to shop, socialize and connect with your neighbors.
Located within the Historic East Side 308 East King St. Only 3 blocks from the Convention & Visitors Center www.HistoricEasternMarket.org 717.358.9368
Eastern Market is a program of The East King Improvement District
The Gypsy Garden and Flavor for Life Promotions present:
"Cook Fresh, Buy Local" at York Central Market July 19
Guest chefs will have a $50 budget, sponsored by York businesses, to spend at Central Market from which to create their recipes. All are invited to watch the demonstration and sample the dishes created. Copies of the recipes will also be available. This culinary demonstration is to highlight the talents of local residents and bring attention to the delicious and readily available fruits, veggies, meats, dairy, herbs, baked goods and desserts that are produced right here in York County.
Every Third Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
Help Wanted:
ssbn Events and Fundraising Committee
If you like to plan events, this is the place for you! We are looking for motivated people to join this lively committee- for more information contact Jen or Lydia at ssbn@embarqmail.com or 877-500-6552.
Spoutwood Farm
Looking for one or more volunteers, interns or paid reliable, hardworking, self-motivated help. Several days per week, tending to planting, watering, weed-whacking, mowing, fence projects, etc. This time of year is esp. busy but we have need of year round support. Thoughts toward immediate or long term remedies welcome.
