Usually, at the High Point Farmer’s Market, it’s the kumquats, onions, apples and lettuce that are in the spotlight.
However, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, the center of attention will be squarely on the High Point Fire Department and the firefighters who’ll be there to recognize Fire Prevention Week and inform attendees how to avoid burning their houses down.
The event will of course feature a big fire truck, and some of the lessons will be directed toward the young. Kids will be able to meet and interact with firefighters and will even have the chance to put out a pretend fire.
At the market, fire department staff will also hand out bags of fire prevention materials.
Fire Prevention Week takes place each year in October, and, every year, there’s a different theme for the week in High Point. This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.”
The initiative will attempt to educate city residents about the simple but important steps they can take to keep themselves and others safe when cooking.
The Farmers Market is at 901 N. Main St. in High Point and runs every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., mid-April through October.
The market always features seasonal fresh produce, meat, poultry, eggs, baked goods, jams, jellies and sauces, plants, coffee, pottery and other handicrafts – and, very often, it features some kind of special event as it will on October 7.
In addition to the fire prevention happenings, live music will be provided by Evan Blackerby, and a cooking demonstration will be provided by Recipe for Success.
The market accepts SNAP benefits and offers a Double the Bucks program. Guilford Community Cares Network’s orange cards are also accepted.
Anyone seeking more information about the Farmers Market should contact Market Manager Lee Gann at hpfarmersmarket@highpointnc.gov.
It’s about time they did something
These people receive a full-time salary for working less than 100 days a year, not to mention longevity, sick, pay, vacation, pay, holiday pay, and retirement
Why are these employees allowed to go check in at work at 8 o’clock jump on the big firetruck and go eat breakfast? Why do we have to pay them while they’re eating breakfast? Can they not stop on the way to work or eat at the house before they leave to go on duty? Can every other city employee check in at work at 8 o’clock and leave and go eat breakfast? I understand why they’re on a 24 hour shift they have to eat lunch and dinner but how about in the morning why do we have to pay them to go eat breakfast right if they check in and go on duty that’s not fair to the taxpayer , or is not fair to the other city employees