By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
 Faith in Place sponsors indoor Winter Farmers Markets throughout the Chicagoland area. These markets provided small, local farm producers with additional venues to extend their income beyond the growing season. Hosted by many different congregations and also open to the public, these markets offer consumers an opportunity to purchase cheese, meat and poultry, soap, syrup, honey, wool, raw fibers, vinegars, dried fruits, milled flours, sauces and salsas, preserves, cider, and fresh produce as available.
For the farmers, there is no fee to participate, but they donate 10% of what they take in at the market (after a threshold amount) via Faith In Place to an Illinois Farmer Crisis Fund modeled after Wisconsin’s Harvest of Hope Fund which, for almost 20 years, has been giving monetary gifts of up to $1,000 to farmers in crisis due to illness or unexpected expenses.
When and Where?
Their markets run from November through March
Sunday November 6, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Faith Lutheran Church
3801 Madison Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513
Saturday, January 28, 10:00am-2:00pm
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
205 N. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
Sunday, November 13, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin
39W830 Highland Ave. Elgin, IL 60124
Sunday, February 12, Time TBA
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202
Saturday, December 4, 10:00am-2:00pm
North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015
Saturday, February 18, 9:00am-1:00pm
Glenview New Church
74 Park Dr. Glenview, IL 60025
Sunday, December 11, 11:30-3:00pm
First Evangelical Free Church
5255 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago IL 60640
Sunday, February 19, 10:00am-1:00pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church
3857 N. Kostner Ave. Chicago, IL 60641
Saturday, December 17, 10:00am-2:00pm
Church of St. Benedicts
909 Lily Cache Ln. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Saturday, February 25, 10:00am-2:00pm
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
9147 S. Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60617
Saturday, January 14, TBA
Unity Temple UU
875 W. Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301
Sunday, March 4, 8:30am-1:00pm
St. Giles Parish
1025 Columbian Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
Saturday, January 21, 9:00am-1:00pm
Lake Street Church
607 Lake St. Evanston, IL 60201
Sunday, March 11, TBA
The Center 12700
Southwest Hwy. Palos Park, IL 60464
Sunday, January 22, 10:00am-2:00pm
Countryside UU
1025 N. Smith St. Palatine, IL 60067
Saturday, March 24, 9:00am-1:00pm
Euclide Avenue United Methodist Church
405 Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
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By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
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By Tom R., on November 2nd, 2011 
Most of us are guilty of leaving our car running while we sit and wait, and wait, and wait. Sometimes we’re waiting for a friend while parked in front of their apartment, other times we quickly run into a bank or coffee shop. What you may not know is that idling your car engine wastes fuel, creates extra air pollution, and contributes to global warming. We would like to share with you a few facts & tips from the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago about idling your car engine:
- Idling more than 10 seconds uses more fuel than restarting the engine.
- Idling 2 minutes uses the same amount of fuel as driving 1 mile.
- The best way to warm up a vehicle in cold Chicago weather is to drive it.
- Excessive idling can damage your engine. Idling partially burns fuel, which can cause residue build-up and can increase fuel consumption.
The road to becoming a more environmentally conscience individual starts with baby steps. Please turn off your car. Thanks for reading!
Content Creator: C3 Trainee Tom from www.letUbeU.com
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Explore Green Living
C3 Leader Carol Williams’ “Go Green” 3-part Workshop Series
Tuesdays – October 4th, 11th, and 18th
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Mather’s, 33 E. 83rd St
Register in advance. Limit: 25 per session.
Contact: 773-488-2801
All sessions will be hosted by C3 Leader Carol Williams.
Part I – Oct 4th: Home Energy Zappers:
Learn about the electricity-hogging devices in your home. Suggested Donation: $3
Part II – Oct 11th: Help Me to Help Myself:
Take home healthy, green cleaning products that you make yourself! Learn how to improve your air quality and create healthy home habits. Suggested Donation: $6
Part III – Oct 18th: Weatherizing Your Home:
Learn how to lower the cost of heating your home in the winter. Suggested Donation: $3
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