#ParkCity World Cup Dreams Foundation in Park City, Utah

Posted on July 8, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

Attention all Park City Farmer’s Market fans. Many of you don’t know me. My name is Carlos Gonzalez, and have been helping Volker with this website and his bakery website for some time now. Last Wednesday at the market while taking photos for this site, I met a young gentleman and athelete by the name of Mathew T. Lints of World Cup Dreams Foundation that we were very impressed with and Volker has sponsored several years. I told Mathew that I would try to help him through the market website.

Please take a look at the following that I received from Mathew:

And any Park City athletes out there, I’m sure you can appreciate the words from the athletes themselves, so I am going to copy and paste Mathew’s email for you to read right here:

July 6, 2011

Dear Carlos,

I hope this letter finds you well and as excited as I am about the coming of Summer. 2011 finds me ever committed to becoming a member of the U.S. Speed Skating Team and competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics.

My goal is to raise $30,000.00 for the 2011 season which starts April 15, 2011 and goes through March 21, 2012 with a three week rest period during March 22 through April 14, each year.

The funds I hope to raise will cover training costs, equipment, coaching and ice time at the Utah Olympic Oval, and other travel costs for the season. With your help, I have the chance to make the U.S. Team and representing our country in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

I am currently working with a local non-profit, World Cup Dreams Foundation. The Foundation was started by former U.S. Ski Team members Erik Schlopy and Bryon Friedman. Erik and Bryon created the foundation 5 years ago with the goal of raising money to provide financial support and disability insurance to the top alpine skiers in the country. The foundation has provided over $250,000 in athlete grants. Their foundation has reached out to offer support to me and I am proud to be a part of such an organization. Thanks to WCDF, I too am going to be able to focus on my “World Cup Dreams.”

I understand the magnitude of support and backing required for this undertaking, and I have not entered into this lightly. Recently, I made “B” level ice, which is just a step below World Cup athletes. I am 1.6 seconds away from tying the fastest time in the men’s 100 meter start for the men’s 500 meter all-out sprint race. I have worked hard to shave 10 seconds off of my 400 meter flying-lap time in just one season. I’ve been told this is relatively unheard of so I take that as a positive sign. On March 20-22, 2009, I competed in my first Americas Cup Speed Skating event hosted at the Utah Olympic Oval and shattered four personal records in the men’s 500m, 1,000m, and 1,500m races. I had the fortune of living in North Carolina, from July 22, 2010 until September 15, 2010, training one-on-one with Speed Skater Dan Jansen and USA Bobsled 1 Randy Will. Also, I was fortunate to have a meeting with Dr. Eric Heiden, 5-time speed skating Gold Medalist at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games. Dr Heiden is willing to teach me the techniques and dry land methods that made him so successful.

I continue to improve, and I’m eager to raise the funds required to train at this level. That is why I’m asking for your help. Any amount of support to help me reach my goal is greatly appreciated. Please share this information with others you may know that would be able and willing to support my endeavors. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at any time. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this letter. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Mathew T. Lints
mathewlints@gmail.com
(435) 640-7120

World Cup Dreams Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax ID# 20-4647706. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Please make checks payable to: World Cup Dreams Foundation and indicate “Athlete: Mathew Lints” in the”Memo” portion of your check. Please send check to: World Cup Dreams Foundation, c/o Megan Kramer Executive Director, P.O. Box 684017, Park City, Utah 84068

#ParkCity #Utah Farmers Market 7/6/11 and Prize Drawing Announcement!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

Thank you Park City for another fantastic Farmer’s Market -thank you for coming out and enjoying the market! Break out your tickets you received at the market today, we’re going to announce the prizes here, but first -a few photos from today’s market! 🙂

First of all, check out the most awesome shirt in the world by Don Harden. Amazing.

Say hello to Jackie Imdahl, owner of Scrumptious Suds, handcrafted bath and body products originating from Portland, Oregon.

Say hi to Kristen Langelier of PashminaTrader.com. Kristen offers Cashmere and Pashmina wraps, shawls, scarves, and cool cover-ups. You can use them for anything that needs color, not just for clothing accessories.

The bike riders had the ride idea stopping at the farmer’s market! 😀

Say hello to Preston Purser of Limoncello Kitchen and their amazing and colorful display. They offer fresh and zesty kitchen soaps, lotion, and scent diffusers.

Got BBQ? Spencer’s Smoking Grill does -catch them right in the Beer Garden every Wednesday through the end of October right here!

WARNING to ALL future farmer’s market visitors and loving moms: -you cannot bring the cutest twin babies wearing RED to the market and stand in front of a tomato farmer without getting your pictures taken! 😀

Some really cool women’s clothing and accessories from the folks at Krochett. You can reach them at 801-560-2925.

If you didn’t make it this week, make sure to stop by next Wednesday at The Canyons Resort for some live music and great weather during lunch. 🙂

As if you needed more reasons to make it out to your Farmer’s Market. You’ll also find the cutest puppies in town roaming around. 😀

Fred Fred jammin’! 😀

V-Man and his buddy Ken.

Ooh -is that a burning man tye dye? 😉

Ok,now for this week’s final treat. This week the market collected a nice gift basket from all the farmer’s and gave a Blue Raffle ticket to everyone that showed up. We are actually giving out THREE prizes, so pull out those tickets right now and see if you won:

1st Prize -Gift Basket – Ticket #539509 ( if no show on first ticket 2 ticket #540052 and third ticket #492570 )

2nd Prize – 3 loafs of bread #492556 ( if no show 2 #540105 and third #540022 )

3rd Prize – 1 pizza from volkers pizza #540069 ( if no show 2 #539751 and third #539476 )

To Claim Your Prize -Winners must show up to the market next Wednesday 7/13/11 with your winning ticket NLT than 4pm. If by 4pm the winners have not claimed their prizes and are no shows, then the runners up 2 and 3 you see will be awarded in that order -so make sure you show up to claim your prize before 4pm! 😀

Thanks again for coming out and supporting your local Utah farmer’s and market vendors. Remember, if you’re on your way out of town and you see the big green truck parked off the road –THE PARK CITY FARMER’S MARKET IS GOING AT THE CANYONS!!! 😀

#ParkCity #Utah Farmers Market 6/29 New Pics

Posted on July 6, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

One month down (June) FOUR more wonderful months of fresh local Park City Farmer’s Markets to go!

June’s final market brought some Utah fresh radishes -looks good! 🙂

All smiles from locals offering cool Ribbon Hair Barrets.

Amazing Utah farmer George and his fantastic Basil & Produce. You can contact George at 801-261-4855

George’s Basil is looking very alive and fresh.

All you get from this new vendor are some pics of the products, he was too busy selling this awesome chocolate! Guess you’ll just have to come out next Wednesday and find out the scoop for yourself. 😉

Oh, and the sign says it all from this chocolate vendor. 😀

More delicious reasons to visit your local farmers market!

Dave and Laura from the Local Grind wanted everyone to know they sell more than coffee. 🙂

They also offer fresh baked goods. 🙂

Ranui Gardens owner Sue and her colorful produce.

Make sure to find Sue if you’re looking for some color in your home. 🙂

Fresh lettuce mix from Ranui Gardens as well.

If they look this good through a phone camera -you should stop by and see them in person next Wednesday.

Fresh Utah Strawberries from Weeks Berries of Paradise.

New vendor Millcreek Olive Oil and plenty of great samples to try out.

Nothing but happy dogs at the farmer’s markets.

That’s a cool cowboy from R.C. Ornamental!

Tagge’s Famous Fruit Stands.

Volker’s Bakery Bread Crew staying busy.

All smiles from Jimmy Crack Corn crew serving it up a la’ South of the Border style -woohoo! 😀

Shoot, will have to update this post soon I can’t find the paper with their names, but this local couple offer beatiful rare stones and handmade jewelry.

All Smiles from Rico’s local Mexican specialties (from Salt Lake now) have a presence at the Park City market. You can also find their items at the Park City Market grocery store as well.

Volker’s Pizza Crew. 🙂

Mr. Rich Wyman and Mr. Fred Fred providing ear candy for the farmer’s market fans.

Rich diggin’ into that keyboard Live!

The Beer Garden is a hit -is that local Parkite Ira Sachs enjoying the outdoor weather? 😉

Park City Yoga Studio’s Lisa Needham and hubbie Rich Wyman taking a break with the hardest working Farmer’s man this side of the Rocky Mountains.Join us next Wednesday, July 6th at The Canyons Resort for the first 2011 July Summer Market. Make sure to tell all your friends and family to come out and enjoy the summer weather. Vendors if you see your pics and want to add more info like website links etc. -please add them as a comment and we will update your photos! Thanks!!! 😀

The #ParkCity Farmer’s Market gets better EVERY Week!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

Thank you to all the locals who made it to our 3rd Farmer’s Market of the 2011 season. We had great weather, live music, and dozens of local Utah Farmers and Vendors showed up to our weekly market at The Canyons Resort in Park City.

This week’s photoblog comes to you courtesy of Lisa Estrin-Allison of Heber, Utah. Thank you Lisa! 😀

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If you are a local photographer, blogger, videographer (or all 3!) and would like additional exposure by showcasing your work on the market website -please contact us today at parkcityfarmersmarket@gmail.com -thank you and SEE YOU ALL ON WEDNESDAY!

Park City Farmer’s Market June 15 2011

Posted on June 16, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

Greetings from Park City, Utah! Thank you to all the farmers and vendors at the third Farmer’s Market of the 2011 season. It was a wonderful hot sunny day -and everyone was out enjoying the great weather. Sorry if you missed us, but mark your calendars -we’ll be back next Wednesday at The Canyons Resort!

Say hello to new vendors from Midway, Utah ‘Bee’s Knees Premium Ice Cream’. 😀

You can also find Millie and her wonderful Ice Cream at the Silly Sunday market on Main Street and at The Fill’er Up Coffee Station in Midway! 435-657-2700

Ice cream is always a hit on a hot sunny day!

The Park City Farmer’s Market is a great place to have your lunch and hang out with friends as well -Richard Wyman was back this week with wonderful live music for the Farmer’s Market patrons to enjoy.

Rich is Jammin’!

Here’s a quick vid or Rich in action! 😀

Did you know the Volker’s Bread Heads Hockey Team kicked butt this season? They won every game and tournament that they played in!

But in the off-season -you can find Volker busy loading up some delicious Volker Pizza’s into the oven. 😀

Meet Mary Quintana, Owner/Designer of Elegant Stone & Crystal Jewelry ‘Calissa’s Treasure’.

Mary has some very nice items available. 🙂

Meet Gay Stoner, Tiffany Root the wonderful folks from Dog Holler Farm in Hoytsville, Utah (Summit County). They offer parsley sage, Rhubarb, Basils, Dill, Chives, Nasturians, and more. Fresh organic for over 30 years, more herbs, cut flowers and veggies and trellises coming soon. You can reach them at 435-640-1608

Amazing colors!

Meet Olympia, owner of Olympias Unique Designs and her 100% cotton designed bags, gifts, jewelry, and more. You can reach Olympia at olympiasflowers@msn.com or 801-842-5639.

Many attractive designs to choose from.

Fresh strawberries from Day Farms in Layton. These didn’t last very long! 😀

Fresh asparagus from Day Farms in Layton.

Dog toys on sale at the market.

Meet Naomi Doyle, Designer and President of CADE&CO Children’s Wear.

Meet Ginger Willard of Peace and Wellness Massage Co. L.L.C., busy with her practice.

All you carnivores out there -Siegfried’s Sausages hasn’t forgotten about you at the Farmer’s Market! 😉

Mike and Todd, from The Canyons Resort in Park City holding down the Beverage booth.

The pretty girls from Samak Smoke House & Country Store in Kamas, Utah. 🙂

Some cool work from RC Ornamental, which offers Custom Metal Fabrication.

Thanks to all the locals who came out and supported your Farmers and Vendors this week! Please spread the word about our weekly market every Wednesday from noon till 6pm at The Canyons Resort in Park City! See you next week!

Welcome to the Park City Farmer’s Market!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

The Park City Farmer’s Market is held every Wednesday at The Canyons Resort Parking Lot from 12pm-6pm. Stop by and relax at the local market! We offer a wide variety of the freshest local produce, fruits, greens, fish, grass fed beef, local cheeses, bakeries, gifts, and much much more!

GRAND OPENING DAY 2011 SEASON IS WEDNESDAY JUNE 1ST!!!