Chamber Vision April 2014 | Page 17

Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau April 2014 17 Ready for Summer! Emporia Farmers Market Completes Final Month of Indoor Markets The board members and vendors of the Emporia Farmers Market would like to thank the Emil Babinger Charitable Foundation for making a fourth season of Indoor Winter Markets possible. The market became one of the first year-round farmers markets in the state of Kansas in 2010 and has been able to hold twice per month, indoor markets through the winter season since November 2011. Indoor Winter Markets currently take place at the Emporia Humanitarian Center, 215 W. 6th Ave., on first and third Saturdays, from 10am till noon. The final markets of the indoor season will take place on Saturday, April 5, with live music by Jane McCoy. Saturday, April 19, live music will be provided by Ben Stallings. On Saturday, April 26, market vendors will kick off the summer season at the Flint Hills Sustainability Fair at Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 West 18th Avenue. K-State specialists will be speaking on the hour about a variety of topics related to growing. Enjoy Earth Day events and visit with a variety of businesses and organizations from the region to learn what you can do to be more green! The fair is a free community event, all ages welcome, and will be open from 9am till 2pm. The Emporia Farmers Market will return weekly to the parking lot at 7th and Merchant starting in May. Saturday outdoor markets open at 8:00am. Interested vendors should contact Tracy Simmons, Market Manager, at 620-343-6555 or emporiaFM@gmail. com. More information for potential vendors and shoppers can be found at www.emporiafarmersmarket. org. Mental Health Center of East Central Kansas Insurance • Medicaid • Medicare • Healthwave 21 Siding Scale Fees • Confidential Services Offering an array of behavioral health care services. (620) 343-221 or (800) 279-3645 24 hr. Emergency: 1000 Lincoln St. • Emporia (866) 330-3310 (Toll Free) www.mhceck.org 1400 W. 12TH Ave Appointments Available Please call 342-1661 Walk-ins welcome We’re so glad you said yes. karisdiamo