Saturday Market Member Newsletter
Published weekly during the Market season, generally available on Friday afternoon.
2020
June 13th - Welcome Back! Even though it's a different world, we still have all the love and tie-dye.
June 20th - It's Opening Day: The Sequel! Important reminders in here plus Happy Father's Day!
June 27th - OCF in the Clouds, Board Election Results, plus a new Sustainability Zone
July 4th - Happy Fourth of July! Office closed on Tuesday, July 7th.
July 11th - Happy Oregon Country Fair (That Wasn't There) Weekend!
July 18th - Winners of the Mighty Mask Contest! Plus a Holiday Market update.
July 25th - Bring water to last through the day. The fountains have been turned off by the city. Stay Cool!
August 1st - Helpful Reminders and a handy How To Mask section this week.
August 8th - Holiday Market Update following the Board meeting plus a great MVP.
August 15th - It's a scorcher. Stay hydrated. Plus more about Holiday Market on the Park Blocks.
August 22nd - Update on finances from Kirsten plus a cute mask wearing bear. It's going to be a great day!
August 29th - It's going to be a gorgeous day. Let's all wear our masks and smile with our eyes.
September 5th - Holiday Market 2020 plans are final and booking has officially started!
September 26th - Holiday Market is Happening! Update in the newsletter plus a wonderful MVP.
October 3rd - Holiday Market booking begins on Tuesday. Fun Cartoon Caption Contest, play along!
October 10th - Holiday Market booking is at 7 points. Plus a great MVP about selling in the cold, wet weather.
October 17th - Winner of the Caption Contest announced. Plus Holiday Market update, all 8x8 spaces are booked!
October 24th - Consider Running for the Board of Directors!
October 31st - Happy Halloween! Lots of fun activities going on today. Plus, helpful Holiday Market info.
November 7th - Only 2 more Saturday Markets left until Holiday Market!
November 14th - It's our Last Saturday Market! It'll be blustery and awesome. Next Saturday, Holiday Market on the Park Blocks!
November 21st - Opening Day of Holiday Market! Bring all the merriment to the Park Blocks
November 28th - Happy Small Business Saturday! Saturday Market 2021 Guidebook forms are at the Info Booth
December 5th - Today is Election Day! Make sure to drop off your ballot at the Info Booth
December 12th - The Board Election Results AND the Beautiful Booth Contest Winners are announced!
December 19th - It's our last day. This has been a weird, wonderful year. Well done Saturday Market! We did it!
2019
April 6th - Opening Day! Welcome back! Happy 50th Season to Us!
April 13th - Guidebooks are here! Pick up a stack at the South Park Info Booth.
April 20th - Mother's Day is coming up fast. It's time for donations for the annual Mother's Day Giveaway.
April 27th - It's going to be a gorgeous day for Saturday Market. Helpful tips about envelopes, parking, and more!
May 4th - May The Fourth Be With You! Mother's Day Giveaway next week! Bring out your donations.
May 11th - Founder's Day is today! Plus our annual Mother's Day Giveaway at the stage and lots of sunshine!
May 18th - Consider running for the Board of Directors! Candidate statements are due on Wednesday.
May 25th - Memorial Day Weekend! The office is closed Tuesday the 28th. Candidate statements are available.
June 1st - Board Elections are June 8th. Candidate statements and ballots are at the Info Booth.
June 8th - Board Election is today! Plus Artists In Action! Show your skills in your booths.
June 15th - Dads & Grads Giveaway at the stage today!
June 22nd - Holiday Market postcards are on the way! Online forms will be ready next week.
June 29th - Office Closures in July plus lots of helpful Holiday Market information.
July 6th - Come grab a big stack of Guidebooks when you drop off your Holiday Market application and deposit.
July 13th - It's the annual One Sided Newsletter!! Woohoo! Stop by our booth (X09) at OCF on Friday or Sunday!
July 20th - Holiday Market Booking begins on August 1st, deadline for Booth Holders of Record is today!
July 27th - Legacy Musician Day at the stage! Also bring us your clowny clothes by Aug. 3rd!
August 3rd - Holiday Market booking is underway. Check the newsletter to find out where we are on the points list.
August 10th - Holiday Market Guidebook Payments are due TODAY!
August 17th - Bring out your Elves for their pictures. Also, color some ornaments pretty please.
August 24th - Clown School is Today! Also, make sure to turn in your Saturday Market evaluations.
August 31st - Great MVP letter about sustainability this week. Office closed on Sept. 3rd for Labor Day.
September 9th - Holiday Market Work Task Sign Up Sheets at the Info Booth. Sign up and get your refund!
September 14th - Holiday Market booking now at 11 Points. Office Closing at 1pm on Thursday, Sept 19th.
September 21st - Market Wide Sale is coming up on October 5th! Holiday Market Booking at 8 Points.
September 28th - Legacy Musician Day at the stage! Plus, Holiday Market booking is at 1 Point!
October 5th - Market Wide Sale is Today! Signs are available at the Info Booth.
October 12th - Stop by to chat with Ilene English today. Plus, Holiday Market Dress Up Days are announced!
October 19th - Thrill the World at the stage, watch out for zombies! Holiday Market is Sold Out!
October 26th - Artie the Art Bus Today! Upcoming Office Schedule for Holiday Market too.
November 2nd - Remember to set your clocks back tomorrow. Only two more outdoor markets!
November 9th - Last Outdoor Market of our 50th Season! Office hours and Holiday Market calendar are included.
November 16th & 17th - Holiday Market is officially open! Important set up info and Holiday Market office hours.
November 23rd & 24th - Next week is Thanksgiving! Office is closed on Thursday. We'll see everyone on Black Friday!
November 29th, 30th & Dec. 1st- Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Black Friday, Happy Small Business Saturday, Happy Sunday too!
December 7th & 8th - Family Photo in the food court on Sunday at 9:50am! Don't forget to vote in the Board Election.
December 14th & 15th - Board Election Results are in! Guidebook forms are ready too. Office closed on Wednesday.
December 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th - Fabulous 50th Season! Load out schedule, music schedules, birthdays, cartoons, etc. See ya in April, 2020!
2018
April 7th - Opening Day! Welcome back!
April 14th - Calling all Volunteers! Food Specials, Stage Lineup, etc.
April 21st - New Staff Announcements-Welcome to the office AJ!
April 28th - Mother's Day is coming up, donations needed for the giveaway.
May 5th - Founder's Day Is Next Saturday. Flowers everywhere pretty please.
May 12th - Founder's Day and Mother's Day all in the same day! Happy 49th Anniversary to us all.
May 19th - Candidate Statements for the Board Election are due May 23rd!
May 26th - Office Closed Tuesday, Reminders About Fees, Candidate Statements Are Available
June 2nd - Fentress Endowment Award, HUZZAH!
June 9th - Board Election is TODAY! Vote at the Info Booth.
June 16th - Board election results. Mid-Season Wish List Time!
June 23rd - Holiday Market Postcards are in the mail and on the website. Huzzah!
June 30th - Happy 4th of July this week! Looking for the next Volunteer of the Month award recipient.
July 7th - Come get a Guidebook at the Info Booth. Holiday Market postcards have landed.
July 14th - Annual One Sided Newsletter, WOO! Holiday Market Deadline is Friday, July 20th.
July 21st - Holiday Market Guidebook forms are available. Booking starts the first week of August.
July 28th - Remembering Janie Struif. Please bring flowers and include your memories in her signature book.
August 4th - Holiday Market Booking is underway! Remembering Judy Anderson.
August 11th - Guidebook Ad Payments Due Today!
August 18th - Elves, elves, elves! Make your elves for the Elf Game.
August 25th - Holiday Market Booking at 23 Points. Call out for 50th Anniversary products.
September 1st - Spectacular M.V.P. letter with helpful tips. Office closed on Sept. 4th.
September 8th - Bring Vanessa your Elves! Holiday Market booking at 13 points.
September 15th - Work Task Sign Up Sheets at the Info Booth.
September 22nd - Holiday Market booking at 2 points! Booth Share Forms are now available.
September 29th - Market Wide Sale Day is Next Weekend!
October 6th - Market Wide Sale is today! Plus, dress up days and new volunteer opportunities.
October 13th - Nominate a Volunteer of the Year, plus Snack Luck and Chili Cook Off Details.
October 20th - Happy Holiday Market Guidebook Day! Pick up a stack at the Info Booth.
October 27th - Annual Fall Family Fall Harvest Gathering tomorrow. Welcome JJ as our new Assistant Manager.
November 3rd - Volunteer of the Year goes to Raven Moon and the Saturday Market paraders!
November 10th - It's our last Saturday Market, we made it! Office hours and Holiday Market calendar.
November 17th & 18th - Holiday Market is Open! Updated office hours and lots of great info about setting up.
November 23rd, 24th, & 25th - Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, AND Sunday! Board Statements are ready.
December 1st & 2nd - Group Photo next Saturday! Board statements are available. Vote in Member Services.
December 8th & 9th - Board Election is this weekend AND Family Photo on Saturday!
December 15th & 16th - Board Election results are in! Plus Saturday Market Guidebook forms are ready.
December 22nd, 23rd, & 24th - Last newsletter of 2018! Make sure to pay your balances. Kareng Fund Raffle and Pottery Smash!