Wow--what a nice surprise awaited me at Penn St. Farmers Market yesterday, as more than 20 people showed up for a meeting to discuss how to "market the market" and to ensure a good future for this local treasure.
This was a group of volunteers interested in keeping this gourmet, bargain-rich shopping outlet filled with great vendors of farmers, craftsmen, bakers, and fishermen alive. And that's just the beginning of the offerings there.
In case I forgot to mention that these people, who aren't getting paid to do anything, consists of loyal customers, vendors, neighbors and history preservation buffs. And they weren't all talk, as people volunteered to actually DO things, not just form committees. In fact the committees are going to have to come later, there's work to be done NOW. Neighbor of the market Barb Smith, also happens to be a painter, and has offered to paint the inside of the market. Wha? Huh? I shrank as I thought of my complaints about helping to paint our family room. She seems like quite the firecracker, and I hope to get to know her better.
Believe me, it was exciting, and it was an honor to be in attendance. And don't worry, I'll be volunteering as well, but don't expect to see me on a ladder with a paintbrush!
