Justine Brozek is a current council member and also the chairperson of the Island Market. Justine along with her committee have organized a fun, popular and profitable market this year. The number of vendors has greatly increased-up to 22! - through advertising, personal contact, and word-of-mouth. Lots of crafters, bakers, and produce-growers have been scheduled at each of the four markets planned this summer. The Island Market is held on the 4th Friday of the month, June through September. There are only 2 markets left this year - this upcoming Friday, August 26th, and the last market on September 23.
This year the market was moved to line the sidewalk along Church Street so that it could be more visible and also provide some shade. Feedback from vendors and customers has been positive indicating how happy they are that St. Thomas continues to hold the market and everyone loves the new location. Good for the shoppers and vendors!
A new addition to the market has been a concerted effort to provide activities for kids - run by the Christian Education team. A large and fun bounce house was generously provided by Kathie and Jeff Kline. Wendy Brozek, Justine's mom and also a council member, makes sure that there are other children's activities available at a Kids Area table: bubble blowers, sidewalk chalk, mini corn-hole game, decorating a cross, or making a GOD or JESUS bracelet. There's even a sucker tree with a prize from the treasure box! At the July market, Open Book Theatre put on a performance and was well received by all!
Congregation members have been so generous donating most of the supplies needed to run the concession stand and our hotdog combo continues to be a big hit!
Volunteers have been awesome…setting up, grilling hotdogs, running the concessions stand, helping with the kids' area and cleaning up. We could not do it without all of these helping hands! If you would like to help, please show up at 3pm to set up or 7pm to clean up!
Please plan on joining us! See you at the Market!
