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Fund Raisers / School Fundraiser with discount Steeple Market vouchers

« on: October 22, 2013, 08:40:32 AM »

The Westford School PTO is doing their Buy Local Fundraiser again this year, now until October 30th.  Anyone can participate.

It's a home-grown effort that features Vermont-based food producers and businesses, including a few Fairfax businesses!

Online ordering makes it easy.  Check it out...

https://westfordpto.myshopify.com/

Some highlights:

$20 for $10 voucher for Steeple Market prepared meals
$20 for $10 at Sweet Clover Market
VT Smoke and Cure products--great bacon
VT Coffee Company
VT Nut Free Chocolate products

Just like previous years, we're keeping it local, asking that students *not* do the selling, no prizes, no middleman.  The only way this works is with the generous support of Vermont businesses and our customers. 

Thanks for looking!

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Current News & Events / Country Pantry coupon

« on: November 28, 2012, 04:42:57 PM »

There is a 10% off coupon for the Country Pantry on the 7nights website.  Direct link below.  Enjoy.

http://7dvt.com/aux/advertisers/country-pantry/110712.pdf

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Current News & Events / Eat Local Fundraiser in Westford

« on: October 22, 2012, 12:34:07 PM »

The Westford School PTO has just started their unique "Eat Local Fundraiser" featuring great deals on some favorite local foods.  This is organized and run by parent volunteers so 100% of the profits go to enrichment activities at the school, all while helping to support local producers and keep your money close to home.  Best part?  All prices are at or below suggested retail!

check out westfordpto.myshopify.com to see.  You can even order securely online.

What will you find?

• Discount certificates to Sweet Clover Market and Mimmo's in Essex ($20 for $10)
• Vermont Smoke and Cure products
• American Flatbread frozen pizzas
• Vermont Cookie Love frozen dough
• It's Arthur's Fault sauces, dressing, and chutney
• Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
• Cabot cheese
• Vermont Coffee Company coffees
• Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
• local Maple Syrup
• Shipping included gift boxes for Christmas delivery
• ...and more!

Stock up your freezer or order for holiday gift giving. 

The fundraiser runs through October 30th.  Item pickup will be November 15th from 3pm-6pm at Westford School (not far from the town common and 128). 

I'm one of the volunteers, so I'm just spreading the word to try to make this a big success.  Take a look--there really are some good foods that match or beat Price Chopper and Hannaford's pricing.  Another neat part of this fundraiser is that we don't offer prizes or sales incentives to children, and we ask that children don't solicit at all.  By trying to be fair, we're hoping to reach a wider audience and keep our students' attention on what really matters at school. 

Thanks for reading.

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General Discussion / Firewood recommendations?

« on: August 31, 2011, 07:22:48 PM »

Does anyone have a good firewood supplier that they could recommend?  My usual guy has gotten out of the business and am looking for someone to take his place. 

Looking for split and delivered to the north side of Westford. 

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Current News & Events / In search of slabwood

« on: October 25, 2010, 01:37:39 PM »

Does anyone have a good source for slabwood (the wood/bark cut off at a sawmill) nearby?  Used to get it from a great fellow up in Fletcher, but he's out of the business.  Delivery is not necessary.

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Current News & Events / Westford Farmers' Market starts tomorrow (Friday)!

« on: June 10, 2010, 09:10:56 AM »

We've got an exciting season planned.  The warmer than average spring has given a huge jumpstart to our vegetable producers, plus we'll have lots of baked goods (bread, cookies, scones, foccacia, etc.), meat, prepared foods (Euro Restaurant and amazing Thai food, too), pickled and preserved foods, maple products, honey, etc.  It's a great and inexpensive way to pick up excellent takeout.

Join us on the Westford town common from 3:30-6:30 every Friday.  Expect 15+ vendors and live music from Hot Slick Martha's Club as well. 

Follow the signs and look for more info at http://www.westfordfarmersmarketvt.org/

thanks!

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Current News & Events / Brown and Jenkins Coffee Cafe in Cambridge

« on: February 26, 2010, 11:02:26 AM »

For those who haven't ventured in yet, I'd like to recommend giving Brown and Jenkins coffee roasters a try. 

They are located on the hill across from Boyden Valley Farm on the intersection of 15 and 104. 

I'm a baker and have started selling my pastries and sweets there, and was really impressed with the owners and the location.  The brewed coffee is excellent and very reasonably priced ($1.00), there are places to sit, the building is quite beautiful inside, and...free wifi (!) 

Of course, while you're there, make sure to try my baked goods.  I just dropped off a tray of blueberry scones and onion rolls, all baked fresh this morning. 

Thanks for all your support,
Mark Drapa - owner/baker at Mollybean Breads, Westford

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Current News & Events / Winter Farmers' Market in Westford this Friday

« on: December 07, 2009, 04:05:17 PM »

For all the chatter about winter markets, I thought folks would like to know that there is one just a few miles down the road this week.  Everything from baked goods, syrup, preserved foods, meat, prepared foods for dinner, and more.

From the announcement:

Dec. 11: Winter Farmers' Market in the Red Brick Meeting House...
Mark Your Calendar! Friday, December 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be the date of the very first Westford Winter Farmers' Market!

We are very excited to bring you some of your familiar foods and products of the summer - in time for the holidays.

Check the website http://www.westfordfarmersmarketvt.org for more information, as we will post all the details, incl. who will be selling, throughout the next week.

Join us and stock up on local products for the holidays and winter months - this will be a fun afternoon with great food and live music.