The Farmers Market begins next week in downtown Grinnell. In my opinion, that means summer is officially here! Many of last year's vendors are returning again along with more than a dozen new vendors. 

The first market of 2014 is next Thursday, May 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday markets will begin next Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Thank you to Grinnell College and University of Iowa Community Credit Union for sponsoring the 2014 Farmers Market.

New this year are recipe cards that will be placed throughout the market and posted to the Grinnell Farmers Market Facebook page. The cards will provide helpful recipes that can be made using items from the market. Ingredients available at the market will be underlined on the card to make shopping easier. 

Shoppers can pick up punch cards from vendors at any of the markets and earn punches for each purchase. We did monthly drawings for prizes last year, but we're increasing that to weekly prize drawings this year! If your name is drawn for the week, you'll win a basket of goodies from various market vendors. 

The Farmers Market has its own Facebook page where they will post updates and information throughout the season. Make sure you've 'liked' the Farmers Market Facebook page.

-Emily Counts

CALLING DISC GOLFERS. Bikes to You just received a new shipment of discs. Stop in and check them out. 

FLOWERS BY DZYNE IS NOW OPEN! Accepting orders for Mothers Day. Our flower inventory is fantastic! Cynthia Sherman, winner of the Iowa Cup, Premier Cup, and Designer for Fiesta Float Company is back. Newly remodeled on 813 4th Ave.

MEMORIES MAID. Nichole Swales has her "freezer pleasers", fruit cups, and monkey muffins and she also does event planning!  Meals to make your life easier---come in and pick up a menu and take home dinner! 

CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK AT PIONEER BOOKSHOP. The Pioneer Bookshop is celebrating Children's Book Week, May 12 - 17 by giving 20% off on Children's Books.

HEALING HANDS CHIROPRACTIC. Back pain limit? Unexplained headaches? Tension in your shoulders or neck? We can help! An introductory visit is only $25. Call 641-236-0309.

TASSEL RIDGE WINERY has organized four different "Adult" Easter Baskets that will make elegant hostess gifts for Easter celebration dinners. Each of the baskets has one or two bottles of Tassel Ridge wine, Chocolaterie Stam's chocolate disks, and a box of 12 Finalé Bonbons. Yum! Prices are in the $35-$50 range. 

POWESHIEK COUNTY BOARD BANK. GPCF is looking for individuals with the expertise and experience to serve of boards in the county. Find out more information at greaterpcf.org. 

CALLING ALL SHOPPERS. If you are interested in saving dough then go to grinnellonthego.com Click on "Scratch & Save" Instant Savings then click on your favorite participating merchant. You will save money shopping in Grinnell.

GRINNELL BUSINESS JOURNAL. The newest print publications features articles and pictures about your friends and neighbors in business in the Grinnell area. Look for it at your favorite high traffic location.

 IN THE GREEN, ON THE GREEN. Put your name on the Green at this year's big 25th Anniversary GRMC Golf Outing in partnership with the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce. The tournament is Friday, June 

27, at the Grinnell Golf & Country Club with morning and afternoon tee times. We have several sponsorship levels available: Eagle Sponsor $1,200; Birdie Sponsor $600; 19th Hole Sponsor $300; Flight Sponsor $100; Hole Sponsor $100; and raffle prize sponsors. We are taking sponsorship reservations now. For more information, contact Jeanette Budding at 641-236-2590. We will open the general golf registration in May.

DJ COUNTRY TOURS. Great trips to Branson, Nashville, Canada, and D.C. Call 641-990-1925 to reserve your seat.