#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!!! 😀

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!

Rich Wyman Live Music and new Vendors in Park City!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

It was a great day at The Canyons Resort yesterday -as the second farmers market of the 2011 season took place.

To start the market off -Rich Wyman performed live music in our beer garden! 😀

We’ve had a slow start because of the weather -so Volker found fresh tomato farmers from Newcastle, Utah! These sold out quickly.

You can’t beat freshly picked tomatoes. 😀

Weeks Berries of Paradise offering Raspberry and Blackberry plants and products, fresh Raspberries coming soon!

Volker’s staff serving up delicious pizza.

The Farmer’s Market man himself -Volker Ritzinger.

Owners of Beehive Cheese Co. sharing samples of their yummy hand crafted cheese.

Michele, owner of Pepperlane is back for another season.

Scott Lyttle, owner of A Lyttle Goodness enjoying the sun.

Yummy Sugar Bear roasted almonds!

Fresh squeezed lemonade -awesome!

Mike Zurn representing ‘gel-out’ joint and muscle relievers.

Don Harden and the ‘Totally Wicked Tie Dye’ crew are the coolest peeps at the market. 😀

Meet new vendor at the market, Roland, owner of Olsen Farms in Magna, Utah. 😀

Meet Dave and Laura from the Local Grind out of Heber, Utah. Currently the only booth serving coffee. 😉

Say hi to talented ‘Growing Empire’ nursery owner, Ruth MacAngus and her lovely flowers.

You won’t find these type tomatoes (REAL) at your local super-market! 😉

A young Ritzinger making friends with Jimmy Crack Corn.

Thanks for checking us out, please share info on the Park City Farmers Market -held every Wednesday from noon to 6pm at The Canyons Resort with you friends and family -and hope to see you ALL next week!

Park City Farmer’s Market 2011 Opening Day!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by parkcityfarmersmarket

The 2011 Park City Farmer’s Market season kicked off today at The Canyons Resort, with a full line-up of local Utah vendors and farmers offering their goods for sale. There was a great turn out for opening day -thank you Park City for all your support. Please continue to support the market this season, the farmers are a little behind schedule due to the weather, but there is plenty of good stuff already available. 🙂

If you see a giant green van on your way out of town on Wednesdays, it means turn left at the next light! 🙂

Rose Kaszuba, Pastry Chef and owner of Silver Rose Bakery is back in Park City after a season in California! 🙂

Weeks Berries of Paradise has returned to the market this year to offer their super high antioxidant currants, syrups, jams, and jellies. Check back soon for fresh raspberries!

Lee, owner of Knight Family Honey with delicious raw Utah honey.

And don’t forget their delicious Honey Butter!

Knight Family Honey is offering a very nice ‘Bee Garden’ seed package with planting guide. 🙂

Volker’s Bakery offering a fantastic selection of european-style artisan breads.

And desserts/pastries. 🙂

Locals checking out the different types of breads.

Chad sells local farm fresh eggs. These are well over a month fresher than anything you will find at the grocery store. The big ones are Turkey eggs. You can also find ‘no spray’ Walnuts for sale at Chad’s booth.

Utah farmer Chad from Chad’s Produce.

These are flowers and tomatoes from a new vendor from Brigham City -Anabele’s Produce. You can also find Anabele on Saturdays in the Salt Lake City Farmers Market. Check back soon for future harvest offerings of peaches, berries, and cherries. In two weeks they’ll have fresh onions and peas.

Clothing vendors.

Say hello to new vendors at the Park City Farmer’s Market this year -Dave & Mary Udy from Grandma Sandino’s Sicilian Sauce “You’ll Love It or Else…”

Had the chance to taste this delicious garlic sauce. 🙂

Happy Monkey Hummus! 🙂

Becky O’Keefe from Twisted Spiders. 🙂

Carl is promoting and raising money for his idea of “Mogul Snowboarding” -check out his website for more info at www.mogulsnowboarding.com

These vibrant and colorful pieces of jewelry are from The Original Way, handmade with natural stones by David Montanaro. Candles by his wife Sheila Montanaro. Paintings coming soon!

This young man was assisting the boothe of Khan Curry House. This company also offers catering, take out and delivery service in Salt Lake City.

Sugar Bear Kettlekorn and Fresh Roasted Nuts is back! 🙂

As well as Jason and your favorite roasted corn in Park City! 🙂

Locals enjoying the spring weather.

Wild Willow Natural Artisan Soaps and Body Care Products by Lori Beiler.

Thanks again for coming out to the Park City Farmer’s Market today -your local Utah farmers appreciate it! Also thanks to Randy Barton at KPCW for talking about the season opening on his show!

Please help us and continue to spread the word amongst your friends about our market every Wednesday 12pm-6pm at The Canyons Resort -each week we will have more and more vendors with produce. Also, please bookmark this site and check back often, we will be updating the site each week with info on all the vendors until we have every single one on the website.

See you next Wednesday at The Canyons! 😀

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!!!