Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Next Step Broadway to Offer Free Hip Hop Class @ 5:00 PM Today!

Free hip hop class featuring Ms. Keisa of the Next Step Broadway dance studio. They will also be returning for another free class at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 17th!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Applications For Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Available!

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) awards grants to States, United States Territories, and federally-recognized Indian tribal governments to provide low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs.

In Jersey City, the program provides eligible seniors with four $5 vouchers (for a total of $20) that can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, and this year the city will be allocated enough vouchers to serve 3,000 seniors. Applications are available at the Health and Human Services Department, Office of Senior Nutrition, 199 Summit Avenue, Suite D-2, Jersey City. For more information contact Carlos Pasquale at 201-547-5750.

The purposes of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program are to...

Friday, April 25, 2014

Thanks Again To Mayor Steven Fulop For Joining Us On Opening Day!

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Help The Scandinavian School of Jersey City With An Upcycling Project

The Scandinavian School of Jersey City will be joining us on April 30th!

The SSJC Upcycle Project

Is it waste that cannot be recycled? Is it clean and safe for children to work with? Could it inspire re-thinking, re-inventing, or re-imagining? If so...we can use it!

Please bring your items to a SSJC Project collection bin at the Hamilton Park Farmers Market, or to SSJC located at 513 Manila Avenue in Jersey City (corner of 9th / Manila). Questions? Unsure if your materials are what we are looking for? Do not hesitate to contact us! Maria Sharp: director@scandischool.com or Hannah Riarback: hannah@scandischool.com

Requested Materials...

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Garden State Food Tours Offers Earth Day Discount To Mindful Foodies

Discover a new way to connect with our neighborhood by participating in a guided food tour. Even better - do it with a discount, and as always, nosh it up at the weekly farmers market!


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Find The Best Leafy Greens & What It Takes To Be An Organic Farmer

Featuring Barbara Alfonzo of Dish In Dish Out, with a Farmers Organic Green Juice recipe at the end! Hamilton Park Farmers Market opens today from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Get your delicious on!