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The market is OPEN! Come see what all the BUZZ is about!
The Market is open Thursday at 9am – Monday at noon.
After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning.
Pick up your order Tuesday from 4-7pm only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
Rockin’ H Farm is starting to dry off their goats for breeding season and will only have a limited amount of goat milk until the end of November and then will be out until March. If you’d like to have some delicious goat milk over the winter, stock up now and freeze it!
The Buzz on Bees!
Cold season is among us. Did you know we have our own bee colonies on the farm? These bees produce yummy honey and our beekeeper, Jay Parsons, turns it into delicious products available by Dances with Bees on the market and in our Country Store. Some refer to honey as “liquid gold” because of its many health benefits.
Here are a few reasons to enjoy honey in your daily life:
1. Alleviates allergies: Honey’s anti-inflammatory effects and ability to soothe coughs has led to the belief it can also reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.
2. All-Natural Energy Drink: Honey is an excellent source of all-natural energy at just 17 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon. This natural unprocessed sugar — fructose and glucose — directly enter the bloodstream and can deliver a quick boost of energy.
3. Boosts Memory: The sweet nectar is loaded in antioxidants that may help prevent cellular damage and loss within the brain.
4. Cough Suppressant: Honey can be the all-natural cure when it comes to pesky colds. A persistent cough that won’t go away can easily be remedied with two teaspoons of honey.
5. Sleep Aid: Honey can be a health aid for sleepless nights. Similar to sugar, honey can cause a rise in insulin and release serotonin — a neurotransmitter that improves mood and happiness.
6. Treats Dandruff: Honey can bring temporary relief to the scalp by targeting dandruff.
7. Treats Wounds And Burns: Honey is a natural antibiotic that can act both internally and externally. It can be used as a conventional treatment for wounds and burns by disinfecting wounds and sores from major species of bacteria.
Don’t forget to follow us on facebook and on instagram @gwinnettlocallygrown for discount codes and promotions!
Upcoming Workshops
These are the upcoming workshops hosted at Rancho Alegre Farm:
Cooking with Essential Oils!
Tuesday, October 20th @ 7pm
Come have fun learning how easy it is to add essential oils to everyday cooking!
OHB Wine Making Workshop Pt2
Tue, October 20, 6pm – 9pm
Visit ranchoalegrefarm.com for more information and as always, contact me for any questions or for more information!
See you Tuesday,
Amanda
-Market Manager
Market closes tomorrow at noon!!
The market closes tomorrow at noon! Place your orders now!
Don’t forget to follow us on facebook and on instagram @gwinnettlocallygrown for discount codes and promotions!
Upcoming Workshops
These are the upcoming workshops hosted at Rancho Alegre Farm:
Essential Oils for Happy, Healthy Kids
Tuesday, October 13th @ 10am
Come and learn how essential oils are a great way to help keep you little ones healthy naturally!
Soap Making Workshop
Wed, October 14, 6pm – 10pm
led by Mary Bois-Byrne from East Walton Ladies Homesteading Group
Cooking with Essential Oils!
Tuesday, October 20th @ 7pm
Come have fun learning how easy it is to add essential oils to everyday cooking!
OHB Wine Making Workshop Pt2
Tue, October 20, 6pm – 9pm
Visit ranchoalegrefarm.com for more information and as always, contact me for any questions or for more information!
See you Tuesday,
Amanda
-Market Manager
NEW Referral Program - Market OPEN
Starting TODAY!
Refer-a-Friend Program
Beginning this week, we are implementing a new referral program. When a customer views their cart, there is a spot for comments that says “comments for market managers”. When a new customer puts YOUR name in the comments section of their first order, they will be credited $5 off that order and YOUR account will be credited $5 off your next order. Refer as many people as you want, but they must be new customers placing their first order. Your $5 off discounts can add up quickly, so hurry and tell a friend!Don’t forget to follow us on facebook and on instagram @gwinnettlocallygrown for discount codes and promotions!
With today’s e-mail, I am not including a total list of our market products. I would like to eliminate unnecessary length to the e-mails you receive. How do you feel about this change? I’m always listening to your suggestions.
The market is open! Happy ordering!
Amanda
The Market is open Thursday at 9am – Monday at noon
After Monday at noon, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning.
Pick up your order Tuesday from 4-7pm only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019.
New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market has extended their hours! The Market is now open for pickup from 4-7pm on Tuesday!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Amanda Berjeski
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Upcoming Workshops/Market REMINDER
The market closes tomorrow at noon! Place your orders now!
Upcoming Workshops
These are the upcoming workshops hosted at Rancho Alegre Farm:
Nature’s Medicine Cabinet for Your Home
Thursday, October 1st @ 7pm
Come learn how to use essential oils to replace the over the counter medicines in you home!
Strawberry Growing Workshop
Tue, October 6, 9am – 12pm
Learn how to plant and grow amazing strawberries. Plant now for a May harvest!
Stressful day? There’s an Essential Oil for That!
Thursday, October 8th @ 7pm Learn how essential oils can help with mood management and uplifting emotions naturally!
Essential Oils for Happy, Healthy Kids
Tuesday, October 13th @ 10am
Come and learn how essential oils are a great way to help keep you little ones healthy naturally!
Soap Making Workshop
Wed, October 14, 6pm – 10pm
led by Mary Bois-Byrne from East Walton Ladies Homesteading Group
Cooking with Essential Oils!
Tuesday, October 20th @ 7pm
Come have fun learning how easy it is to add essential oils to everyday cooking!
OHB Wine Making Workshop Pt2
Tue, October 20, 6pm – 9pm
Visit ranchoalegrefarm.com for more information and as always, contact me for any questions or for more information!
See you Tuesday,
Amanda
-market manager
The Market is open Thursday at 9am – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Come check out the market, it's NOW OPEN!
Happy October! I just want to thank you all for reading this and for visiting the market each week and placing orders. Every time an order comes in I get a little more excited to be a part of this team. I love meeting you all on Tuesdays and providing you with such great items from the market. I have a few plans in the near future to get your feedback on the market and make any improvements you suggest that will keep you coming back. If you have anything in mind already, please send me an e-mail grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com with your feedback. I deeply value your opinions and look forward to hearing them.
Please don’t forget about our fresh raw milk supply (labeled for pet consumption) and tell a friend :)
We also have essential oils on the
market!
What our senses perceive as plant scents are actually aromatic compounds essential to plant function. They serve protective, reproductive and regenerative purposes. There are over 3,000 identified varieties of these compounds. Distilled directly from their plant sources, these oils have endless applications to our health. We provide only the purest oils on our market. doTERRA essential oils can be applied topically, diffused, or taken internally. Our plants are grown in optimal soil, temperature and climate to produce the purest oil. doTERRA also tests rigorously for purity, efficacy and consistency. Certified pure and free of contaminants, doTERRA oils are offered at our market. If you need help choosing the right oil for your lifestyle or ailments, please contact me at the market!
Thank you so much,
Amanda
Upcoming Workshops
The Market is now open!
Thursday at 9am – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Wine making workshop, Session 2: Tue. Oct. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for both sessions
Cost: $25
– Session 1 | Sanitizing steps, mixing the ingredients, tips/tricks
– Session 2 | Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home
To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Amanda Berjeski
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Sunday Market Reminder
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
Our pork stock has been replenished! Hog hog hooray! Lots of loyal orders this week but still a lot more wholesome goods to snatch up! Support local growers and tell a friend :)
See you Tuesday!
-Amanda
Upcoming Workshops
Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Wine making workshop, Session 1: Tue. Sep. 22, 2015
Wine making workshop, Session 2: Tue. Oct. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for both sessions
Cost: $25
– Session 1 | Sanitizing steps, mixing the ingredients, tips/tricks
– Session 2 | Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home
To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Iris Potter
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
The Market is now Open!
The Market is now open!Thursday at 9am – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
Welcome to Fall! My name is Amanda and I am the new market manager. Yesterday marked the first day of Fall and it was beautiful here in Gwinnett. I live just around the corner from the farm in Dacula on a small horse pasture with my two dogs, a Great Dane and a foster Flatcoated Retriever.
The market is something we truly believe in and we think everyone should know about it! We now have an instagram page and are looking to get the word out there about supporting Gwinnett Locally Grown. Follow us @gwinnettlocallygrown and tag us #gatherlearngrown :)
Did you know we have our own SCOBY population at the farm and sell Kombucha starter kits at the market?
Kombucha tea is a fermented black or green tea used as a functional beverage. Drinkers cite many health benefits, including immune support and aiding in digestive health. But what exactly is it? A SCOBY is a Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast. This is added to sugar and tea so it can ferment. The result is a delicious, effervescent tea rich in probiotics. YUMMY!!
Cheryl will be sitting in with me on Tuesday to finish my training. I look forward to meeting you all! -Amanda
Upcoming Workshops
Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Wine making workshop, Session 2: Tue. Oct. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for both sessions
Cost: $25
– Session 1 | Sanitizing steps, mixing the ingredients, tips/tricks
– Session 2 | Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home
To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Amanda Berjeski
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Sunday Market Reminder
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
Veggie Patch has some seedlings available for you this week. And if you’ve never tried their salsa, I highly recommend it. It’s so good that I haven’t bought any other salsa in a couple years.
There are whole chickens listed, and wings, backs, etc just waiting to made into bone broth or stock.
Part One of the Wine Making Class is on Tuesday. Don’t miss it! All the details are below.
Thanks so much for your continued support! I’ll see you Tuesday.
Iris
Upcoming Workshops
Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Wine making workshop, Session 1: Tue. Sep. 22, 2015
Wine making workshop, Session 2: Tue. Oct. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for both sessions
Cost: $25
– Session 1 | Sanitizing steps, mixing the ingredients, tips/tricks
– Session 2 | Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home
To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Iris Potter
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Market is open
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
Good morning.
I hope everyone’s enjoying the slightly cooler temperatures!
Veggie Patch has some seedlings available for you this week. And if you’ve never tried their salsa, I highly recommend it. It’s so good that I haven’t bought any other salsa in a couple years.
There are whole chickens listed, and wings, backs, etc just waiting to made into bone broth or stock.
Part One of the Wine Making Class is on Tuesday. Don’t miss it! All the details are below.
Thanks so much for your continued support! I’ll see you Tuesday.
Iris
Upcoming Workshops
Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Wine making workshop, Session 1: Tue. Sep. 22, 2015
Wine making workshop, Session 2: Tue. Oct. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for both sessions
Cost: $25
– Session 1 | Sanitizing steps, mixing the ingredients, tips/tricks
– Session 2 | Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home
To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Iris Potter
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Sunday Market Reminder
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
Order yourselves a Veggie Patch Box of the Week and get a nice surprise mix of what’s in season.
Thanks so much for your continued support! I’ll see you Tuesday.
Iris
Back by popular demand! Our resident beekeeper, Jay Parsons, will be conducting a class on the basics of beekeeping.
When: September 16, 2015 at 7 PM
Where: Rancho Alegre Farm
Cost: $10/ person
Tickets must be purchased in advance for this class. Please purchase your ticket here: Beekeeping Workshop Tickets
Upcoming Workshops
Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Wine making workshop, Session 1: Tue. Sep. 22, 2015
Wine making workshop, Session 2: Tue. Oct. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for both sessions
Cost: $25
– Session 1 | Sanitizing steps, mixing the ingredients, tips/tricks
– Session 2 | Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home
To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Iris Potter
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.