Today’s Highlights, September 14, 2013• Market’s Annual Meeting is October 2!• Saturday Market May to Become Smoke Free?• Pre-artified Art Bags Available for Pickup Today!• Unclassifieds, Weather, Meetings and more on the other side!

SATURDAY MARKET NEWSLETTERSeptember 14, 2013 • VOL. 44- NO. 2330 E. Broadway #124/160, Eugene, OR 97401(541) 686-8885•fax (541) 338-4248www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org info@eugenesaturdaymarket.org

MARKETPLACE • COMMUNITY • CELEBRATION

From BethIt is a rare thing that I am taken

with such gravity as I write my week-ly letter. Lately, and perhaps usu-ally, we are in the center of a twirl-ing, swirling tempest of activity. So much of our livelihood is based on personal accountability that we exist in a state of hard work rather than ennui. We are active and adaptable. But the external storm is larger than usual. It has poured into locales close to the Market as well as those far and reaching.

At times like these, I often lean on the connectivity of the Market membership to buoy me against the swells of unconstructive thought that can permeate our intentional marketplace. But I am seeing some leaks into our community. Some of the energy is seeping into our village of boutiques and cafes and is caus-ing unrest and discomfort within. Some of us are hurting while at the same time hurling insults. I ask you all to breathe deep, drink water, and look at the foundation we have for you here to spend seven hours ele-vating beauty and artistry over rude-ness and condemnation. Let us be a safe haven for vendor and customer alike.

So if you choose to come and spend the day with us, know that you are expected to display kindness over contempt, love over fear.

Have a lovely Saturday. ~Beth

Committee CornerThe Board of Directors met this

week. They heard a report on sales income and had a heartfelt discus-sion about how to alleviate the ef-fect of the city fencing off the lawns, recent newspaper articles as well as home and televised football games. They asked staff to increase advertis-ing on both radio and television and this will occur as soon as possible. They planned for the annual meet-ing.

The Holiday Market committee also met this week. They worked on details related to the art bag proj-ect for opening weekend. They also worked on details related to give-

aways all through the weeks to en-courage attendance at the Holiday Market. They reviewed the entire advertising budget and will expand advertising in Corvallis and South Eugene, along with continuing the advertising that’s been done in re-cent years.

Art Bag UpdateMany thanks to the forty-six

Marketeers that have signed up to make Art Bags. The blank bags are now ready to be picked up either at the information booth today or at the office. A handy instruction sheet is included. We’re excited to see what you create!

Market Annual Meeting October 2

The Market’s Annual Meeting will take place at the Market Of-fice on Wednesday, October 2. The Board of Directors will host an open house from 5:00 – 5:30 pm and they will provide refreshments. The meet-ing will be held from 5:30 – 7 pm in the large room across the hall from the office. Committee chairs will present an overview of each com-mittee and how it is run and the responsibilities it takes on. Beth will make the State of the Market address which will include up to date Mar-ket trends and income. All members are welcomed and encouraged to at-tend.

Smoke Free MarketplaceAt their meeting last week, the

Board of Directors discussed the merits of making the entire Mar-ket a no smoking zone. Currently, the Food Court and the lawns are smoke free, and vendors are not al-lowed to smoke in their booths. The Board will be vot-ing on this at the October meeting, please speak to a Board Member if you have strong concerns about this topic.

To Contact Staff or Security:Call the information booth at

541-686-8885 if you need assistance from staff or security.

Holiday Market UpdateVi is currently working with

folks who have 14 Holiday Market points.

You can still turn in an applica-tion if you are not a reserved booth holder, but get it to us ASAP so you don’t miss your turn to pick a space!

Tip of the Week: Leave the Book at Home

There are slow, boring times in a Market day. It’s tempting to sink into a chair in the corner, and into that good book you’re reading, or the crossword puzzle, or your cur-rent text conversation. The prob-lem is, when a customer finally does show up, they are probably reluctant to disturb you, even if you do look up and smile at them.

A better strategy for slow times is to be up and straightening your display, dusting, polishing, being en-gaged with your wares and ready to chat with whoever comes by. If you are doing some kind of easily inter-rupted activity, it doesn’t appear that you are waiting to pounce on them, or too bored to care.

Local EventsSept. 14 - Ducks Vs. Tennessee, 12:30pmSept. 28 - Ducks vs. CaliforniaOct. 12 - Market Wide SaleOct. 11-13 - Clay Fest, FairgroundsOct. 19 - Ducks vs. Washington StateOct. 26 - Ducks vs. UCLA

UnClassifiedsTo place your free unclassified, bring it to the info booth by the end of the day, to the office by Thursday afternoon, or e-mail to kimstill@eugenesaturdaymarket.org, put “newsletter” in the subject line.At Renaissance Pizza, September’s special is the Fig, Filbert and Chevre Pizza. Organic Mission Figs, Organic Toasted Filberts and Chevre Goat Cheese all on a bed of Organic baby Arugula. Yum! (9/14)The Crown Lady would like to share a booth at the Holiday Market. I’m also looking for a bike cart. Kathryn Harris, 5641-485-1710. (9/14)Looking for an 8x8 pop up or wood structure. Kristina or Bruce, kristina@victorianlavender.com (9/14)Looking for vendors for one day great opportu-nity! Nov. 2. If you want more information email babypig234@gmail.com (9/14)61 yr old (young) woman seeking place to live on returning to Eugene. I am an artist/metaphysi-cian, vegetarian, and I don’t drink, smoke or drug. I like quiet, gardening and I respect others’ choices in life. Call Mary Harris, 479-226-3990. (9/7)Men’s size 11 boots with steel toes, worn once, free. Vintage cast aluminum pressure cooker $25. 541-937-2035. (9/7)Basket weaving supplies. Many sizes and types of reed, flat, round, oval, handles. $5.00 per 1 pound rolls which is less than half current price. Call Ken 541-914-5733. (8/31)I have a bunch of clean, good styrofoam packing peanuts to give away. Call me, I’ll bring them to market for you! Nome 541-998-1650 (8/31)Accept debit & credit cards from your booth and have funds deposited directly into your account as early as the next day! Discounted pricing available to Eugene Saturday Market vendors. Call Kacie Price with Vantiv for more information at 503.828.5062, or e-mail her at kacie.price@vantiv.com. (8/31)New to Market, looking for an 8x8 pop up tent. If you have one for sale please contact Favoure Mill-er, favoure@gmail.com, 541-606-5174. (8/24)I will pay someone to set up my booth at 9 am and breakdown at 5 pm. For Saturday Market starting August 24 til close of Market 2013. Call Geri, 541-345-0039. (8/17)Photography for Artists & Crafters at reasonable prices. I am creating acceptance winning Images for Zapp Shows & Regional Festivals. If your a Jeweler & are not being accepted, I can help. You can see some of my work at: www.JohnHig-byPhotographer.com . 541-870-7444 (8/17)For sale, T shirt press for iron on decals, $400

obo. Candle soy & bees-wax, 40 lbs/$50. Liz Carson, 541-556-4960. (8/17)Wanted: license plates for recycling project. Will pay up to $1 a plate. See me at Market - “B-Head-ed.” Can’t find me? Call 541-942-1966. Thanks, Barb. (8/17)Cans for nite lites? Does anyone feed their cat 9 Lives cat food? (or know someone who does) I re-ally need those type of cans. Always need Tuna cans too. Contact Mindy at 541-731-9207 or sp #319. (8/17)Booth for sale, nice kiln dried hardwood, well constructed, good shape. Saturday Market design. paid $150, asking $75, See Dan, booth #308. (8/11)

The Market CornerHappy Happy

Birthday bag maker Lisa Fricano yesterday, seamstress Rene

Berry on Monday, woodworker Mike Mortemore on Tuesday, bag maker Catherine Heising and writer Cheryl Rade on Wednesday and jeweler Mary Steinberg-Pichey on Thursday!!

Congratulations to new Grandma Lara Howe and all the Howe clan who welcomed Lucas James Howe into the world last Saturday!!

An easier way to get linked up on the Market website! Go to the Market’s website, look under “Selling at Market” on the “Market Applications” page. In the Renewing and Current Member section there’s a link to an online form where you can submit your link business and link info. Kim makes the updates on Fridays. Include your Facebook page, Twitter, blog, or what ever you use to promote your business online. If you’ve got a Facebook page, the Market page will go and “like” it too. Also, there’s a private Facebook group for Market members, just search for “Eugene Saturday Market Members” and request to be included.

The Kareng Fund is the Saturday Market’s vendor emergency fund. You can make donation any time, just specify your donation on the front of your payment envelope. Thanks!

On the Market Stage

Credit Card SalesMarket accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. Send your customer to the Info Booth with a properly filled out credit card slip (avail at Info Booth). Your check for the amount of the sale less 5% for bank charges will be ready on Wednesday at noon at the office or mailed at the end of the day Wednesday.

Weather

Committee Meetings Board of Directors/Annual MeetingWeds. Oct. 2, 5:00 PM Open House w/refreshments, 5:30 PM MeetingAgenda: State of the Market, Committee Information

Standards CommitteeWeds. Sept. 18, 4:15 PMAgenda: t-shirts, art reproductions

Standards ScreeningsSept. 4, Sept. 18, 4:00 PM

Holiday Market CommitteeWeds. Sept. 11, 3:30 PM Agenda: finalize Poster/ad campaign, HM Evaluation forms, committee work party plans, final details

Sustainability Committee, Food Court CommitteeTBA

Board of Directors ElectionSaturday, December 8All meetings take place at the NEW Market Office, 30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene unless otherwise indicated. All are welcome!

sales, O sales, sales I hope! -original Market incantation (Nov 3, 1973 b.c.e.)

THE SATURDAY MARKET BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Chairperson - Colleen Bauman • Vice Chairperson - Deb Huntley • Secretary - Diane McWhorter • Treasurer - Lynn Brown••Jan Bullock, Caroline Dunn, Elizabeth Eisenman, Sue Hunnel, Anna Lawrence, Owen VanHooser, Teresa Pitzer, Dennis WestfallHoliday Market Co-Chairs - Owen Van Hooser, Deb Schussler • Standards Committee Co-Chairs - Teresa Pitzer, Lynn Brown • Food Committee Co-Chairs - Colleen Bauman, Ritta Dreier • Sustainability Committee Co-Chairs - Teresa Pitzer • Caroline Dunn • Kareng Fund Co-Chairs - Alex Lanham, Paula Marie GourleyGeneral Manager - Beth LittlePromotions & Advertising Manager - Kim StillMembership Services Coordinator - Vi SadhanaGeneral Manager Assistant - Kimberly CullenAddress - 30 E. Broadway #124/#160, Eugene, 97401 Phone - (541) 686-8885 • Fax - (541) 338-4248E-mail - info@eugenesaturdaymarket.org Office Hours - Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm

Looks like we’re going to skate by with another good day! Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

10:00 AM Brian Cutean -singing out loud with real and made up words!

11:00 AM Rich Glauber -music in action!12:00 PM Two Doors Down -energetic,

intense, acoustic folk1:00 PM Walker T Ryan & Al Rivers -It’s

not a line-up, it’s a duo!2:00 PM Paul & Nancy’s Love Truffle

-Jazz infused world music 3:30 PM Red Pajamas -high energy folk

rock originals

Save some trees and some land-fill space... Bring Your Own Mug to Market!