Dear Neighbor:

Thank you for taking the time to read my Summer e-Newsletter.  My office is working to make our district e-Newsletter a quarterly report that keeps you up-to-date and informed about the county services available to you.

It’s summer again, and fresh local produce is back in season. Included in this month’s e-Newsletter is information on seasonal farmers markets that are available to you. Also included is information regarding your transit incentives, which will allow you to procure up to eight Metro Transit bus tickets for your household at a $24 value.

It has always been my top priority to be responsive to the needs and concerns of the constituents I serve.  I encourage you to contact my office at (206) 296-1007 or email me at pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions, comments or concerns.  Also, please visit my Facebook Fan page for updates about my activities at the King County Council.

With Best Wishes,

Pete von Reichbauer
King County Councilmember
Summer 2012

Features + Resources

Farmers Markets and Community Supported Agriculture

It’s that time of year again! The sun is out, the flowers are in bloom, and so many of our favorite fruits and vegetables are in season. I’d like to provide you with some information on seasonal farmers markets that are available to you this summer.

One such program, Puget Sound Fresh, facilitates the purchase of locally grown produce at community markets in our area. Farmers Markets not only provide fresh and organic produce, but other items such as homemade goods and fresh-cut flowers that you can only find at this time of year.

On the website localharvest.org, you will be able to find nearby farms as well as community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. A CSA program allows you to purchase local, seasonal food directly from farms in the region – each box, or “share,” could contain simply produce or other fresh farm products. Buying and eating locally-grown food is a great way to support your community and stay healthy.

Farmer’s Markets:

Auburn International Farmers Market
Auburn Sound Transit Plaza
23 A Street SW
Auburn, WA 98001
Sundays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
June 10th to September 23rd

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
22307 Dock Avenue
Des Moines, WA 98198
Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
May 29th to October 27th

Kent Farmers Market
Town Square Plaza
2nd Avenue & Smith Street
Saturdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
June 2nd to September 29th

Federal Way Farmers Market
SW Corner of The Commons Parking Lot
1701 S. 320th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Saturdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
May 12th to October 27th

Farms & Farm Stands:

Mosby’s Farm Stand
Open 7 days a week 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
12747-b SE Green Valley Road
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 405-0711

Whistling Train Farm
Open Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
27127 78th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
shelley@whistlingtrainfarm.com

Meadowwood LLC
Open 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
20228 SE 400th Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022
(360) 802-3845

Transit Incentive Program

Many of you have contacted me with questions about the Transit Incentive Program that was started as a result of the increased car tab fee. The Transit Incentive Program allows King County residents to procure eight Metro Transit bus tickets for their households, which are worth up to $24 in value. This program will be available starting this month, renewing June of 2013, and ending in June of 2014. There are two ways to receive the bus tickets:

1. When you receive your car tab renewal in the mail, there will be a form in the same envelope where you can apply to receive the tickets.

2. You can download your form using this link and send it to the following address: 
   
   Transit Incentives Program
   c/o PMA Direct Marketing
   22404 - 66th Ave. S
   Kent, WA 98032-4843

If you do not want to participate in the program, please note that you can donate the value of your tickets to the human service agencies transit program. 

Features and Resources

Community Event Calendar

In the community:

Auburn Farmers Market Opens (June 10, 2012)

23rd Annual South King County Flag Day Celebration (June 9, 2012)

David T. Denny Cabin Day (May 12, 2012)

Celebrating the Opening Day of  the Federal Way Farmers Market (May 12, 2012)

Good Eggs Breakfast Discusses Clean Air  and 2012 Legislative Session (May 2, 2012)

Reach Out Rollermania Fundraiser (April 16, 2012)

April Good Eggs with Senator Joe Fain and Joe Vincent (April 18, 2012)

Boys and Girls Club Breakfast Raises Over $60,000 (April 10, 2012)

Autism Awareness Month in King County (April 9, 2012)

Seattle District Commander for U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Speaks on Howard Hanson Dam (March 21, 2012)

Council Approves Pacific Raceways Proposal (March 19, 2012)

Event Calendar