This project was made possible by a generous donation from Duke Energy Corporation and a grant from the Ohio Department of Development Advanced Energy Fund to the Corporation of Findlay Market.  The installation of the photovoltaic array will provide electricity to the market house.  The solar energy array has an expected life of at least 30 years.  By replacing electricity generated by coal or natural gas, the Findlay Market solar energy system offests 50,000 pounds of carbon dioxide each year, or more than 750 tons of CO2 during the life of the array.
It also continues the forward-looking commitment of the Corporation for Findlay Market to environmental sustainability and reduction of the carbon footprint in the operation of Ohio's oldest public market.

Upcoming events at the Market

Fall Harvest Fest
Sunday, October 19, 2008
A celebration of seasonal produce and flowers available in the fall at the Findlay Market Farm Shed.
All activities will take place in the Farm Shed and Plaza.

Guess the Weight of the Great Pumpkin and Win $10 Findlay Market Gift Certificates!
1:00pm-2:00pm
Pumpkin Decorating/Carving Competition
Two Categories:

Age 12 and under - Decorated or Painted Pumpkins
Age 13 and older - Carved Pumpkins

Apple Pie Bake-Off!  You know you make the best apple pie in town.  Now, bring that pie to the competition and prove it!

Winners of all contests will take home Findlay Market Gift Certificates!
Noon - 2:00pm
Cooking Demonstration and Tasting by Personal Chef, Rhonda Clark, owner of Flash in the Pan

Music in the Market Performances
Noon - 2:00pm The Tillers
2:00  pm 3:30 Sunflower

Click here for entry forms to the Apple Pie Bake-Off, Pumpkin Decorating and Carving Contests.  Or you may call the offices of the Corporation for Findlay Market at 513-665-4839 for entry forms.

Completed entry forms are to be faxed to 513-721-3480 by no later than noon on 10/17/08!

Meet Our Pumpkin Contest Judges

Jessica Bohne, Kristine Donnelly, and Erin Snape are art education graduate students from the University of Cincinnati's School of DAAP.  In addition to being pre-service art teachers, the three are practicing artists with backgrounds in painting, printmaking, and design.  As members of UC's National Art Education Association Student Chapter, Bohne, Donnelly, and Snape seek teaching opportunities that allow them to work with the community and the arts.

See you at the Market!

Submitted by Cheryl Eagleson, Findlay Market.