What are you thankful for this holiday season?

We're asking people involved in Cheverly Community Market -- vendors, volunteers and friends -- what they're thankful for this holiday. In a time of uncertainty and stress, it's good to remember those everyday things that make you grateful, and we'll post these messages throughout the next few weeks.

"I'm thankful for my lovely and talented wife, Kelly Fisher."

Erik Dunham, co-owner of Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea

"I'm always thankful for Kathryn and our nutty kids, and I'm thankful (and amazed) to have found such a great town where I haven't just gotten to know our neighbors but have joined with them in so many pursuits. From Erik and our tea business, to Dan on the CHVBlog, to Kelly & Nate in the Hot Noodles, to the many Brians of Soul Revolver, and to whatever comes next."

Charles Andrews, co-owner of Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea and member of The Hot Noodles

"I'm so thankful for my wonderful family and friends, and for our fantastic community. Cheverly really is a unique place -- some people think that towns like this don't really exist, but here we are."

Kathryn Andrews, webmaster for Cheverly Community Market

What about you? What are you thankful for this year? We'd love to hear from you!

Vendor update: Snug Comforts' vintage-inspired wares

New vendor and Cheverlyian Joy Pritchett of Snug Comforts joins us for our first Holiday Market:

Joy Pritchett of Cheverly and Sheldon Schwitek of Kalamazoo bring you designs that are unique, flirty and modern-country. Sheldon, working in his Kalamazoo studio, brings a design background to the creation of every purse and product. Both Joy and Sheldon have a personal passion for textiles and both scour the land -- far and wide -- searching for vintage and vintage-inspired fabrics. If it's vintage we can turn it into beautiful!

Visit Snug Comforts online to see all the neat things they do! And make sure to stop by Snug Comforts' table next Saturday to do some holiday shopping!

Vendor Update: New Starts Farm

Tom Baldwin of New Starts Farm sent this update on some of the things he plans to bring to Holiday Market next Saturday:

I will bring Talavera Pottery (fair trade ) from a family-run business in a small Mexican town. This will include Christmas tree ornaments. I build my bird houses from things I find in the woods and from old farm wood and rusty tin. Most of the ones I have now I have made from cedar (bought) and finished with cedar shakes from an old house . I also use old belt buckles, nails, copper (not much around anymore) , rusty hardware, barbed wire -- whatever I can find. My niece (13 years old), Megan Ginder, is my artist in residence for the fancier ones. She is a Cheverly resident and student at St. Ambrose School. I am trying to arrange for some Poinsettias ... I will let you know soon if this works out.
Sounds great! Tom is one of the great vendors who will offer fantastic food, plants and gifts at Holiday Market. Be sure to visit him in the Community Center next Saturday, December 13!

First Vendor Announcements for Holiday Market!

Wow! Here's our first vendor list for Holiday Market -- and there are more to come! We have A LOT of new local vendors for this very special event: Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Teas: High-quality teas from Charles Andrews and Erik Dunham, Cheverly's most obsessed tea fanatics. Auto Graphics Silk Screening and Embroidery : Cheverly residents Emanuel and Ali Colon got an idea over 20 years ago and ran with it. They realized that people like monogrammed or personalized apparel, so they purchased an embroidery machine and learned how to use it. The rest, as they say, is history. Cookie Karma: Laurie Green brings yummy, yummy cookies for you to enjoy or give as gifts Mary Honablew of Tripplesprings Farm in Baden, Maryland Mezzo Soprano Linda Priebe: Cheverly resident Linda Priebe will be selling her CD of Holiday Music. Linda has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Joy Pritchett Handbags: Cheverly's Joy Pritchett makes lovely handbags out of vintage fabrics Many of our favorite regulars are on board, too: Al Pong - Chinese Tree Peonies and Asian Pears Cheverly United Methodist Church Clan Stewart Circle C Oysters Eves Cheese Firehook Bakery Krishon Chocolate Martha’s Jams Moctec Mystic Water Soap Profusions of Glass Rose Fennel Pottery Simple Pleasures Ice Cream Willow Oak Herbs Eric Johnson of Krishon says he's bringing truffles (NEW Black Cherry/Walnut, Cranberry/Cumin, as well as our favorite standbys). Karamels, Bark and Goddess Bars will all be on tap. AND fresh, Hot Cha-cha Chocolate! If you haven't had this hot chocolate, you have not actually experienced hot chocolate. It is that good!

Holiday Market is coming soon!

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Holiday Market is Nearly Here!

Buy local this holiday season! Join us for our first-ever Holiday Market on Saturday, December 13, 10:00am-4:00pm. The Market will be held INDOORS at the Cheverly Community Center. Many of our regular vendors will be on hand, as well as some terrific new ones! Check our website and our blog as you prepare your menu and shopping lists. We'll post vendor updates --complete with descriptions of the items they plan to have on hand -- so you can plan ahead. The vendors are bringing some really fantastic treasures, just in time for the holidays! *We'll have hot soup, sandwiches, drinks and other tasty treats that you can snack on as you do your shopping and support the artists and vendors and keep your money local. *The Hot Noodles -- Cheverly Community Market's house band -- will keep spirits bright throughout the day. The whole band will be there! *Mrs. Claus will make her rounds around lunchtime to see who's been naughty or nice. (We know you've been nice!) Save some room for cookies and hot cocoa! *We hope you'll support the market by buying your fresh cut, local Christmas tree from Prince George's County's Tanner's Enchanted Forest. We appreciate your support for the Market when you choose to buy a local tree through us! * Lots of great things -- perfect for holiday gifts -- including baked goods, local meats, Christmas ornaments, soaps, facial items, dried wreaths, tea, jams, candies, chocolate and knitted items. Bring your holiday gift list and fill it at the Holiday Market!

See you Saturday, December 13 at Holiday Market!

Final Market of the Year

The Thanksgiving Market was terrific -- heartfelt thanks to the many vendors and volunteers who made it wonderful, and to all of our friends and neighbors for showing up and supporting these great people. This Thanksgiving, we are truly thankful for all of you, and for the support you've shown the Market in our first full year. It's been a fantastic learning experience, and we're looking forward to next season. But first... Our final Market of the year is only two weeks away! Cheverly Community Market's first Holiday Market will take place Saturday, December 13, 10:00am-4:00pm inside at the Cheverly Community Center. Over the next two weeks, we'll announce all the vendors (including some big surprises!), as well as post some new recipes, a few interviews about what this time of year means to different people you know from the Market, and more.