Sustainable Cleveland 2019 - September 22-23

The third annual Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit will be Sept 22nd and 23rd from 8am-5pm in Cleveland's Public Auditorium. An online application is available for the SC2019 Sustainability Summit: http://summit2011app.eventbrite.com/

Sustainable Cleveland 2019 is organized around annual Celebration Years and powered by the work of more than 30 volunteer working groups and other engaged individuals and organizations. For more information about speakers and panelists, visit http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us /AISummit

The first day of the summit, Sept 22nd, we  will focus on Energy Efficiency and report-outs from working groups engaged in a variety of sustainability projecs. The second day, Sept 23rd, we will focus on Local Food.


During Summit 2011 we will:

• Learn from SC2019 stakeholders about the successes since Summit 2010

• Highlight local and regional accomplishments relating to energy efficiency and accelerate momentum for current initiatives.

• Create an agenda and framework for the 2012, The Year of Local Food

We recommend participants attend both days of the summit, but are asking participants to commit to attend either one or two full days of this summit. A firm commitment is required in order for applicants to obtain an appointment to the Summit team.

An application process is used to ensure that the mix of stakeholders at the summit is representative of the whole system.  If your application is approved, you will be notified no later than August  31st, 2011.

Happenings at the Tremont Farmers' Market

Aug 30, 2011. Friendly in the Park: TFM and Connections.

Hello there, Marketpeeps.

I hope you all are well.  Today, I haven’t found inspiration for this eblast, but when I think about you all out there, I realize how this market, and I would have to say, all the markets out there, are about so much more than food.  This is not a novel idea, I realize; in fact, there are now organizations working on measuring the beneficial impacts that farmers’ markets have on their communities, in addition to boosting the economy.  For me, managing this market continues to be a wild ride, and I am frequently touched by watching the interlacing and overlapping of connections occurring in and around the market crowd.  Personally, I have met so many wonderful people at TFM, and for this, I am very grateful.

See you at the Park!

This week:

5PM Chef Demo: Gardening and cooking go hand in hand, and Chef Brian Doyle is a fine example of a chef not afraid to get his hands dirty!  Please join us for his cooking demo, I’m sure it’ll be awesome.  More info about the fantastic stuff Chef Brian is doing: http://sowfood.com/

Music:  Beth Gatchell will be playing at TFM for the first time!  I first heard Beth strum her guitar and sing about 8 years ago, and she was good then, I’m sure she’ll be great at market! Check her out at:http://www.myspace.com/paledaisies

Recycle/Reuse/Reduce:

Bring your bags, reduce your use of plastic.

Return egg cartons to Hickory Acres Meats.

Return tea containers to t by Sarah.

Return glass jars to Godmother’s Pizzas, Abby’s Kitchen and Humble Pie.

Another way to give: St. Augustine’s Church, which is across the street from the market, supports TFM in many ways.  Please consider purchasing food from the market to put in our Hunger Center bucket at the Customer Service Tent; I will personally make sure it is taken to the kitchen across the street.  For years, the folks at St. Augustine’s have fed many, many people 7 days a week.

**TFM t-shirts ($12) and aprons ($15) for sale at the Customer Service Tent!

EBT Proudly accepted! EBT Incentive Program still in effect. Participants who use more than $5 from their Ohio Direction Cards receive an extra $5 to spend at the market. EBT can be used to purchase food plants!

Vendors:

Abby’s Kitchen, Blaze Gourmet, Bonjour Crepes, Bonbon Bakeshop, Godmother’s, Hickory Acres Meats, Heart of the City Co-op (Urban Growth Farms and Erie’s Edge Farm), Holly Ridge Nursery, Judy’s Oasis, Lucky Penny Creamery, Maple Crest Farm, Morning DEW Orchards, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, No Whey Chocolates, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Pierogies of Cleveland (formerly Posh Pierogies),  Red Basket Farm, Red Cedar Coffee, Sounder Food Machine, Spicehound, t by Sarah and Wonder City Farm.

Vendor Highlights:

Morning DEW: Molly Delicious apples

Market Offerings:

Jams, salsas & hot sauces, lettuce, kale, greens, carrots, beets, beans, garlic greens, zucchini, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, onions, garlic, cookies & other sweets, vegan chocolates, whole grain breads, Italian breads, foccaccia, marinara sauces, meats, eggs, grass fed cheeses, goat cheeses, apples, peaches, plums, vegan baked goods,  waffles, granolas, teas, tinctures, spices, cut flowers and knife sharpening!

Prepared foods to eat on the spot:  pierogies, pizza, sandwiches, crepes, and healthful drinks!

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Happenings out in the community:

Show Growhio some love on September 13th at the second of three monthly wine tastings at Visible Voice Books! Support a good cause while enjoying Ohio wines and mingling with good company. Proceeds will help us continue our efforts to advance the region’s local food economy and to connect you to the region’s amazing local food resources for buying, eating and growing local. Details:

$20 Proceeds to benefit Growhio

Also Featuring (no charge):

7:00: No Cook Fresh Prep Produce Demo by Arabelle Rome of Acenda Yoga, Raw Balance, & Mindful Living

7:30: Screening of Growhio’s Local Food Video

PLUS Market Tour! Sign up for a Market Tour by NEO Food Tours. Kick off with a glass of wine at Visible Voice at 6pm, then walk over to the Tremont Farmers’ Market in Lincoln Park and return to Visible Voice at 7 for Growhio’s “No Cook Fresh Prep Produce Demo” with Arabelle Romeo of Acenda. Finish off the evening with more wine while enjoying a screening of Growhio’s local food video. Contact info@neofoodtours.com for tour info & pricing.

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I want to publicly thank my friends Kathy and Jim, who regularly feed me good food, good company and good humor.  The latest laughs are in the form of a book: I Like You. Hospitality Under the Influence, by Amy Sedaris.

In the introduction to the chapter titled “The Art of Hospitality”, Sedaris writes:

‘A party can be as simple as a few people getting together for conversation and snacks.  As my guests leave even my most simplest parties, I consistently hear the same thing: “That was the best time I ever had,” and it’s always me saying it.  But I do know in my heart they all feel the same way, probably.’

Peace,

Jody Lathwell, Market Manager

Happenings at Broadway Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market Today! Come 'n get it -- the market will be closed for Labor Day (Sept 5), so make sure to stop by this afternoon and pick from the large variety of produce that our wonderful vendors are offering. Plus, we'll have a little live music for your listening pleasure: Matt Rumizen will be setting up guitar and amp to soothe your summer soul! Here's a sampling of today's offerings: Por-Bar Farms: Berries, Husk Ground Cherries, Tomatoes, Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Beans, Edamame Soybeans, Peppers, Okra, Eggplant, Squash/Zucchini, Swiss Chard (and possibly new crop of peas!). Lou Slosar: heaping baskets of Garlic, and Chard, Green Beans and Basil. Willow Youth Farm: Cherry Tomatos, Broccoli, Greens, Herbs, and more Green Corps won't be at the market today... but they'll be back starting September 12. Canal Corners: Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes, Okra, Beets, Zucchini, Beans, Greens, and more. Noon Sharpening is able to sharpen anything you own with a blade... lawn mower blades, scissors, knives, etc! Shipley's Coffee House offers a variety of Smoothie and Coffee drinks. After today, the market returns September 12 after a week off. Have a happy Labor Day, everyone! Free info sessions, cooking classes and chef demonstrations from your local farmers' markets. Learn about: Preparing delicious, healthy meals Using fresh, affordable local produce Slashing salt in your diet Saving money on your food budget Shopping at your local farmers' market Visit Growhio.org for a current schedule to see what class offerings are available in your neighborhood. Furnished Market Booth Space is available for start-up fruit and vegetable farmers at the following farmers' markets: Broadway Coit Road Downtown Cleveland Gordon Square Kamm's Corners Lakewood Tremont Sign up to participate or visit Growhio.orgfor more information.

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CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE INTRODUCES BILL AIMED AT COMBATING CHILDHOOD OBESITY

For Immediate Release Laura Allen Press Secretary Laura.Allen@mail.house.gov (202) 590-6496

CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE INTRODUCES BILL AIMED AT COMBATING CHILDHOOD OBESITY, WITH FOCUS ON MINORITY COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON, DC-- For the second year in a row, Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) has introduced legislation aimed at combating childhood obesity. Fit for Life, H.R. 2795, is a comprehensive approach to addressing the obesity crisis by improving the quality of and access to food, advancing preventative measures, expanding treatment of obesity in children and encouraging physical activity in underserved communities. "One in three children are obese or overweight, and, for the first time in history, this generation is on track to have a shorter life span than their parents. Unfortunately, for some children, where they grow up determines how well and how long they live. Under-served communities, like many areas in Cleveland, are plagued with food deserts and neighborhoods with limited access to fresh foods. Children in the inner-city don't have safe places to exercise. This bill addresses many of the factors that impact the high rate of obesity specifically in minority communities," said Congresswoman Fudge. The legislation has support from more than 20 organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, American Beverage Association, and America SCORES Cleveland. It was cosponsored by Rep. Donna Christensen (Virgin Islands), Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-9), and Rep. Donald Payne (NJ-10). "The country spends almost $150 billion per year to treat obesity-related conditions in adults. Costs due to excess weight during childhood are estimated at $3 billion per year, yet it's estimated that 80 percent of overweight adolescents grow up to be obese adults. This bill addresses excess costs through preventative measures and altering external circumstances to reduce the number of children who will become obese, therefore reducing the likelihood they will become obese adults," said Congresswoman Fudge. This legislation tackles the lack of supermarkets in underserved communities by creating a program to award grants to local partnerships to establish or enhance existing supermarkets that sell fresh fruits and produce in low income communities located in food deserts. It expands the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, by amending the National School Lunch Act, to include secondary schools, child care centers, and family child care homes, while increasing access to the Summer Food Service Programs for Children. View a summary of the bill attached. "We talk extensively about the health of the country we will leave our children, but what about the health of the children we will leave our country? We encourage our kids to prosper, but too many of them will not be healthy enough to fight in the military, or will be overburdened with diseases like type II diabetes and high blood pressure when they grow up." Congresswoman Fudge also introduced H.R. 339 earlier this year; the bill designates September 2012 as Childhood Obesity Awareness month. Click here for more information.

Happenings at the Downtown Farmers' Market

Today!

"Capitalism Works For Me," a traveling exhibit part of SPACES Gallery's World Artists Program Los Angeles artist Steve Lambert is taking his "Capitalism Works For Me" on the road and he's kicking his tour off in Cleveland this Friday at DFM. The sign will then travel to Boston, Santa Fe, Los Angeles and other cities throughout the US. A 20-foot long, 9foot tall lighted sign allowing viewers to vote “true” or “false” through a kiosk and accompanying LCD scoreboard, Capitalism Works For Me aims to start a conversation about capitalism. Through Lambert’s bright, glitzy sign that borrows its aesthetics from the trappings of capitalism, discussions of capitalism aren’t framed as awkward party conversation or polemic political dogma, but as simple benign votes that are catalysts or gentle primers for discussion. The space around the sign becomes a zone where meaningful conversation of economic structures is welcomed and fostered. The word "capitalism" is often anathema to conversation—its introduction to social situations is becomes a cue that things are getting uncomfortable. However, capitalism is discussed every day in our culture using euphemisms like "jobs," "job creation," "the business climate," and discussing whatever "crisis" is deemed relevant: a housing crisis, financial crisis, job crisis, or fill-in-the blank crisis. These are pieces, but the whole is rarely a topic of frank discussion, much less any mention of alternatives or meaningful reform of the sacred cow. The project/sign will be on view at SPACES August 26-October 21, but will travel around Cleveland to see how the conversation changes depending upon geography and socio-economic situations. SPACES Art Gallery is also hosting an opening reception this Friday, August 26 from 6:00-9:00pm. SPACES is located at 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, OH 44113.  Cleveland Cooks with The Greenhouse TavernA monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Part of the Growhio Education Sessions, classes will include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Classes will be free and open to the public but will target Downtown residents and employees. Cleveland Cooks will take place at Old Stone Church at 1:30pm on the last Friday of the month. Dates for the cooking series are below:  Friday, August 26, 2011 Friday, September 30, 2011 Friday, October 28, 2011 Tomorrow Chef Goodman from The Greenhouse Tavern will demonstrate to the Cleveland Cooks class how to make Ciopinio. To attend this intimate hands-on cooking class, please email downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com or call (440) 821-0254. Farmers Market Nutrition Program WIC FMNP coupons will be distributed at the market tomorrow from 11am-1pm. Please note, coupons will be issued on a first come first served basis.  Who qualifies for WIC Farmer’s Market coupons? Current WIC participants that are pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and children 13 months to five years old at time of issuance.   How many coupons do I get? Each person that qualifies will receive a set of five coupons.  Each coupon is worth $3.00. Where can I use the coupons and for how long? You may use your coupons at participating farmers markets throughout Cuyahoga County, any time the markets are open, through October 31, 2011. Can my alternate shopper pick up my WIC Farmers Market coupons? Yes, if they bring your signed WIC ID. How many times can I receive WIC Farmers Market coupons? Once (1) every year for each eligible participant. ***WIC will also be at DFM on September 23, 2011 Live music tomorrow: Shakka Hasberry will be playing from 11:30am-2:00pm. Listen here. Featured Vendor: The No Whey Chocolate Company The No Whey Chocolate Company offers a healthier alternative to snacking and sweets with handmade non-dairy, gluten-free and soy-less chocolates. The ingredients use no hydrogenated oils and have no trans fats, allowing No Whey to make heart healthy dark chocolate as well as a milk-less "Milk" chocolate in many mouth watering gourmet combinations. For example, you'll find dark chocolate-covered bananas with almonds, white chocolate-covered strawberries sprinkled with cookie crumbs, chocolate bark, peanut butter wedges, and so much more! No Whey wanted to give vegans and those who cannot tolerate lactose choices like the rest of the population, but but most of their customers are non-vegans who just like the products. The ultimate compliment is receiving hugs and tears from people who thought they could never eat chocolate again. They'd love to speak with you about gift orders and adding their special touch to your special event. Please feel free to contact Ethel and Stacie Wernick at 216-233-8749 or veganlcnw@gmail.com. You'll also find more information including a full list products on their website or Facebook page. Featured Recipe:   Vanilla Chai Spice This recipe shared by Diana Zimmer of Just Good Scents. You can find her on Fridays 11am-2pm at Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square. 2 cups whole milk 2 cups hot water 4 tsp India Spice Tea 4 tsp Irish Breakfast Tea 1/4 tsp fresh cut vanilla bean 3 tbsp cane sugar Pour whole milk into saucepan. Add India Spice Tea, vanilla bean, and cane sugar to milk. Bring milk mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a kettle. Add Irish Breakfast Tea to a glass teapot. Pour hot water over tea and steep for 5 minutes. Add milk mixture to Irish Breakfast Tea. Stir and strain immediately. The Cleveland Farmers Market Guild and Growhio have teamed up to bring you this collection of recipes featuring ingredients from your favorite Cleveland area farmers markets. Please feel free to send your own market recipes to downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com and we'll share them on this page.  FREE PARKING! We have saved a limited number of parking spaces for shoppers of Downtown Farmers Market on Rockwell Avenue between Ontario and East Roadway. Furnished Market Booth Space is available for start-up fruit and vegetable farmers at the following farmers' markets: Broadway Coit Road Downtown Cleveland Gordon Square Kamm's Corners Lakewood Tremont Sign up to participate or visit Growhio.org for more information. Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information.   About Downtown Farmers Market: Each Friday, look forward to delicious prepared foods for lunch as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, spices, coffee, salsas, chocolate and baked goods to take home. Here's a complete list of vendors that you'll find at the market tomorrow: Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers HAPI Fresh: Vegetables including Bok Choy, carrots, cabbage, and Asian eggplant Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit Blaze Gourmet: Exotic hot sauces, salsas, rubs, BBQ sauces, and drink mixes Plant Kingdom Bakery:Vegan, organic and gluten-free snacks and bakery Ohio City Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese Frickaccio’s: Pizza Bagels and pepperoni rolls Oh Baby Cakes: Cupcakes that come in many flavors: Strawberry Lemonade, Banana, German Chocolate, Peach, Carrot, and more! Just Good Scents: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items French Creek Bakery: Artisan breads and pastries Dim and Den Sum: Regional comfort foods with an Asian flair  The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos Come down on your lunch hour and stop by Judy's Oasis for a Middle Eastern meal including Falafel sandwiches & meat pies, or Frickaccio's for pizza bagels and pepperoni rolls or visit one of the food trucks (Dim and Den Sum and The Nosh Box). Just make sure you save enough time during lunch to visit all of your favorite vendors, enjoy the fresh air, listen to the live music, and maybe even picnic in the grass!

Follow Downtown Farmers Market! Facebook | Twitter | Blogspot For more information, please contact: Ashley Shaw, Market Manager Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com (440)-821-0254

Happenings at the Downtown Farmers' Market

The Cooking Channel at DFM!  Dim and Den Sum will be featured on The Cooking Channel's "Unique Eat"s and the segment will be filmed at the market tomorrow, August 12. They're offering a free side with every order for showing your support. Live music tomorrow: Steve Jochum will be playing from 11:30am-2:00pm. Listen here. New Vendor: BONJOUR Crepes French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients. You may know them from Tremont and Kamm's markets. Featured Recipe:   Heirloom Tomato Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella   3 lbs heirloom tomatoes, assorted shapes, sizes, and colors 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup packed small basil leaves 1 t kosher salt 1 lb buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced thin Salt and freshly cracked black pepper   Cut tomatoes into wedges or slices. In a bowl, gently toss all tomatoes in the olive oil, basil, and salt. Arrange tomatoes on a plate and sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Season to taste.         The Cleveland Farmers Market Guild and Growhio have teamed up to bring you this collection of recipes featuring ingredients from your favorite Cleveland area farmers markets. Please feel free to send your own market recipes to downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com and we'll share them on this page.  Cleveland Cooks continues August 26 A monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Part of the Growhio Education Sessions, classes will include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Classes will be free and open to the public but will target Downtown residents and employees. Cleveland Cooks will take place at Old Stone Church at 1:30pm on the last Friday of the month. Dates for the cooking series are below: Friday, August 26, 2011 Friday, September 30, 2011 Friday, October 28, 2011 Our next cooking class on Friday, August 26 will feature chefs from The Greenhouse Tavern. To attend this intimate hands-on cooking class, please email downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com or call (440) 821-0254. Space is limited so sign up now! FREE PARKING! We have saved a limited number of parking spaces for shoppers of Downtown Farmers Market on Rockwell Avenue between Ontario and East Roadway. Furnished Market Booth Space is available for start-up fruit and vegetable farmers at the following farmers' markets: Broadway Coit Road Downtown Cleveland Gordon Square Kamm's Corners Lakewood Tremont Sign up to participate or visit Growhio.org for more information. Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information.   About Downtown Farmers Market: Each Friday, look forward to delicious prepared foods for lunch as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, spices, coffee, salsas, chocolate and baked goods to take home. Here's a complete list of vendors that you'll find at the market tomorrow: Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers HAPI Fresh: Vegetables including Bok Choy, carrots, cabbage, and Asian eggplant Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit Blaze Gourmet: Exotic hot sauces, salsas, rubs, BBQ sauces, and drink mixes The Beanery at Urban Homestead: Locally roasted coffee, featuring on-site beverages and beans to-go SpiceHound: High quality spices, herbs, chilies, and natural salts Plant Kingdom Bakery:Vegan, organic and gluten-free snacks and bakery Ohio City Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese Frickaccio’s: Pizza Bagels and pepperoni rolls Oh Baby Cakes: Cupcakes that come in many flavors: Strawberry Lemonade, Banana, German Chocolate, Peach, Carrot, and more! Jorgensen Apiary’s: Homemade honeys, jams, preserves and beeswax products Just Good Scents: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items French Creek Bakery: Artisan breads and pastries BONJOUR Crepes: French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients Dim and Den Sum: Regional comfort foods with an Asian flair  The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos Come down on your lunch hour and stop by Judy's Oasis for a Middle Eastern meal including Falafel sandwiches & meat pies, or Frickaccio's for pizza bagels and pepperoni rolls or visit one of the food trucks (Dim and Den Sum and The Nosh Box). Just make sure you save enough time during lunch to visit all of your favorite vendors, enjoy the fresh air, listen to the live music, and maybe even picnic in the grass!

Follow Downtown Farmers Market! Facebook | Twitter | Blogspot For more information, please contact: Ashley Shaw, Market Manager Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com (440)-821-0254

Coit Road Farmers' Market Charity Painting Event

PHOTO & VIDEO OPPORTUNITY/News Release

What: Charity Painting Event: The Neubert Painting Charity Paint Giveaway

When: TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. (ending time approximate)

Where: Coit Road Farmer’s Market, East Cleveland

Who: Neubert Painting (with sponsors Sherwin-Williams, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Chick- Fil-A, and 95.5 The Fish)

CONTACTS:

Don Milewski
Neubert Painting
Tel: 216-529-0360
Email: neubertpainting@yahoo.com

Gina Ragone
Media Representative
Tel: 216-898-1841
Email: gragone@att.net

East Cleveland Farmer’s Market to Receive Dramatic Paint Makeover

Lakewood-based painting contractor and its employees give time, talent to transform one of area’s most deserving organizations

In what promises to be a dramatic and inspiring display support for a historic and truly vital enterprise, 60-plus volunteers will scrape, sand, and paint new life into a cornerstone of the East Cleveland community. The Coit Road Farmer’s Market—one of the few places in the East Cleveland where residents can buy fresh, locally-grown produce and a community landmark since 1932—was selected by Lakewood-based Neubert Painting as the 2011 recipient of its annual Charity Paint Giveaway.

In just one day, the historic structure will go from weathered and chipping to fresh and vibrant. The volunteers who will donate their time and talent include Neubert Painting employees as well as employees from Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams, which is also donating the 70 gallons of paint needed to complete the Coit Road Farmer’s Market transformation. The paint giveaway has a total retail value of $16,000.

The Coit Road Farmer’s Market was chosen from 50 nominations submitted to Lakewood-based Neubert Painting for its Charity Paint Giveaway. John Neubert, founder and CEO, says his company is thrilled to help revitalize an institution committed to the well-being of its neighbors and East Cleveland’s economy. "It is often hard for people in urban areas to find fresh produce, and Coit Road Farmer’s Market fills that need, while also serving as an important part of the economic foundation of this community," he says. The Coit Road Farmer’s Market includes an urban farm and a community garden where residents can plant their own produce and sell them at the market.

Kevin Scheuring, vice president of the East Cleveland Famer’s Market Preservation Society says, "We’re very excited to be chosen. Despite the fact that we have great food and good farmers, people have a hard time getting past the shabby exterior. This will make a huge difference to us and to the people in the neighborhood."

ABOUT NEUBERT PAINTING

Founded by John Neubert in 1975, Lakewood-based Neubert Painting has been a leading painting contractor in Cleveland and Akron for 36 years. Neubert Painting owes its long history to its refusal to sacrifice quality and customer satisfaction for profit. The company paints about 300 homes every year. Since 2008, Neubert has chosen a worthy recipient (such as Maggie’s Place, a home for needy expectant mothers) for its annual Charity Paint Giveaway.