This Saturday at the Helena Market:

We are excited about having Chef Sonia Bertelone from Joe's Italian Restaurant, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. The will be holding a pet adoption and an awareness campaign.and live music from Wayne Langston "Soundshifter" this Saturday 6/9/12

Also here is last week's special recipe from Fox Valley:

As promised: Fox Valley Peach Tomato and Mango Salsa:
2 peaches - peeled, seeded and diced.
1 medium tomatillo - diced
1 large tomato - peeled, seeded and diced.
1 green onion thinly sliced -
1 mango peeled, seeded and diced.
1 minced sweet onion.
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt or to tast.
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 ounces thai chile sauce.
stir all ingredients together. Chill in a bowl over ice. Serve within 24 hours - If adding crab - do so just before serving. Serve with chips, over grilled fish, shrimp or chicken.


And if you would like to be a vendor, contact Cris Nelson (296-6153) or Ron Holly (410-4496).Home ProcessorsVendor Rules and Vendor Application

Helena Market Days will provide a rent-free space to one non-profit group each week of market season for purposes of fundraising. The space comes with a pop-up shelter and an 8-foot table. Qualifying organizations include churches, schools, civic organizations and charities, among others. Preference is given to Helena non-profits but any Shelby County organization may apply. Please contact Bob Van Loan at bob75137@aol.com for information and applications.

Here is our schedule so far but we are not done. This is be the best year ever!

06/16 - La Dolce Vita - Chef Ben Tamburello
06/23 - Chef Chris Vizzina - Samford (Winner of the Silver Plate Award)
06/30 - Cafe De Paris, Chef Estinfort and Chef Pambo
07/07 - Echelon Catering - Chef Gray Byrum and hopefully Pleasures All Wine.
07/14 - First annual Boston Butt Cook off!
07/21 - Bright Star: Chef Austin Davis
07/28 - Dyron's Low Country Cuisine - Chef Randall Baldwin
08/04 - Ross Bridge Resort - Chef Robert Camp
08/11 - Rio's Bar and Grill - Chef Hamric
08/18 - Boyscout Iron Chef Cook Off featuring Chef Hastings as a judge
08/25 - Ocean – Chef George Reis

More details on future events at the Helena Market (This will be updated frequently:

Date
Charity
Music
Special Event



6/16/2012
Sowers of Seed
Kristina David

6/23/2012
Easter Seals
Katie Searcy

6/30/2012
Helena Belles


7/7/2012
Manna Charities


7/14/2012
American Diabetes Association


Students of the Heather Batey Voice and Piano  Studio
Friends of Helena Schools
7/21/2012
International Cultural Exchange Services


7/28/2012
Disability Rights and Resources
Abbey Greer

8/4/2012
Birmingham Rose Society
Katie Searcy
LifeSouth Blood Drive
8/11/2012
OLVCC Knights of Columbus
Wayne Langston "Soundshifter"

8/18/2012
Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (tentative)


8/25/2012








Helena Market Days