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March Newsletter
Vendors of the Month
Pat Mitchel
Congratulations to Pat Mitchel, the
market’s vendor of the month.
Pat has been a regular at the market for
the last five years. After retiring from Bell
South in 2002, Pat found himself spending
more time pursing his woodworking
hobby of thirty plus years.
Pat has resided in Mandeville for ten years
and after visiting the market, he decided it
would be a good place for him to sell his
work. Before becoming a regular at the
market, Pat made toys for his
grandchildren and all types of wooden
items for his family and friends.
Pat enjoys coming to the market as he says
the market keeps him active and gives him
a reason to continue creating new items
for his customers.
Pat builds patio tables, flower box
planters, herb planters, infant swings,
trash bins, wooden toys and other items.
Pat’s unique bee hive hanging baskets are
designed to add interest to any outdoor or
indoor hanging plant.
Pat also enjoys working with other
vendors to create items that combine their
artistic work with his. Examples are the
owl coaster sets and the herb planters that
feature Pat’s work and the artwork of
Ferris Hotard.
He is also happy to work with customers
to create custom pieces. From shelving to
lazy susans for the table or pantry, Pat
says, “bring me the dimensions and I will
tell you if it can be done.”
Pat spends many hours in his workshop
but he also finds time to work part-time as
a civilian employee at the St Tammany
Sheriff’s office. Pat will quickly let you
know he is not one to “watch the grass
grow.”
Stop by and visit with Pat and see his
work under the blue tent near the fountain
splash pad at the trailhead. See his Pat on
our website
mandevilletrailheadmarket.com
March Birthdays: Ferris Hotard, Cathy
Allen, Melanie Mills, Fran Pechon,
Larry Buras, Ann Cappo, Harold Allen,
and Sarah Marvel. Happy Birthday to
all from the market.
Vendor Highlight: This month the
vendor highlight features Kandy
Carroll and Joe Spivey of Mia Eggrolls.
Kandy and Joe have been vendors at the
market for five years. Vietnamese
eggrolls, shrimp or chicken summer
rolls, and gluten free noodle salads are
among some of their customers’
favorites. Stop by and see them in 12a
under the covered walkway.
Market Attendance:The market
attracted 1947 visitors in February and
1030 to the website. Facebook post
reached 1446 people. Vendors, we
need to encourage everyone to “like”
our facebook. Also encourage
shoppers to sign the guest book
located next to Linda Watsky’s booth
near the depot building.
Newsletter Ads: Please notice the
vendor ads on the back of the
newsletter. If you are interested in
placing an ad, please contact Eric or
Donna. Info can be sent to
mandevillemarket@gmail.com.The $5
fee will be donated to the Samaritan
Center each month.
St. Patrick’s Day Contest: Saturday,
March 14, vendors are encouraged to
dress for St Patrick’s Day. Wear
something green and enter to win free
booth space for first, $10 off for second
and $5 off booth space for third.
Past Vendor Contest: Thanks to all
vendors who dressed for the Valentine
and Mardi Gras holiday contests. First
place for Valentine’s Day went to
Belinda Page. First place for Mardi Gras
was awarded to Elizabeth Duet.
Every Saturday from
9:00 a. m. -1:00 p. m.
Donna Beakley, Market Coordinator
985-845-4515
mandevillemarket@gmail.com
Committee Members
Ferris Hotard
Eric Walsh
Carol Wucther
Mike Mizell (parking)
Linda Watsky (website) Send info to her
Reminder
If the weather deters you from attending the
market, please call Donna’s cell at 985-8454515 and let her
you will
be at the
Reminders:
If know
you need
to not
cancel
market.
Also,
let
her
know
if
you
plan
to
your spot, please notify Donna by
attend the following Saturday so she can slot
Wednesday.
you. She will not assume you are returning the
following Saturday.
Entertainment for this month:
March 7- Patrick Cooper
March 14-Necessary Gentlemen
March 14-St Patty’s Vendor
Contest
March 21- The Jane Austen
Festival
March 28- Paul Lucido
NOTICE TO VENDORS: Set up fees for
the market will increase to $20 on April 4
due to rent being paid to the city
beginning in April. The setup fee at the
market has been $15 since the market’s
beginning in 2002.Due to the market’s
increased operating expenses and the
desire to continue the music, special
activities, newsletter, website and other
planned activities hosted at the market,
unfortunately this increase is necessary. I
appreciate your cooperation and
understanding concerning this change.
SPECIAL PRODUCTS
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
FOOD
BOB’S SPECIALTY KITCHEN
Fresh food products, candies, and
baked goods.
Serving the Mandeville Trailhead
every Saturday. 9 am to 1 pm.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Duet Photography
“Bringing a Touch of Nature to
You.”Beautifully photographed
wildlife ready to brighten your
home and office. Come see us
towards the back of the Trailhead
Market every Saturday from 9am
to 1pm. Patricia & John Paul Duet.
985-445-3852 and 985-445-3853
CAPSATIONS IN JEWELRY
Specializing in religious jewelry,
unique LSU and Saints jewelry.
And the home of the original slap
cap bracelets for children.
Belinda Page, booth 50B. (985)264-3452. Capsations@yahoo.com
Catering orders are welcomed!
Bob Songy, booth 11B. (504)4948887
watercolors by
ferris hotard
DOUBLE BB RANCH BEEF JERKY
“Better Than Beef Jerky.”
Try our Spicy, our Sweet Heat, and
our Mild. The best jerky you ever
put in your mouth!
Leon Blanda, (985)259-0558
“Ferris of Them All Collection.”
…Oils and watercolors…paintings,
sculpture, and other creations.
Come by for my “Pickles &
Paintings.” Delicious homemade
pickles-try a sample! ferris patrick
hotard, toward the back of the
market. 985.951.0728.
f.hotard@yahoo.com
ferrispatrickhotardart.com
‘CHARMED I’M SURE BY CATHY
ALLEN’
Large variety of charm earrings &
necklaces.
Handmade rosaries & rosary
bracelets. See me at the
Mandeville Trailhead Market on
Saturday mornings.
Cathy Allen, booth 6A & 6B.
WONKY WOODWORKS
SOUPE MARCHÉ
Loaded Baked Potato Soup.
Crawfish Spinach Lasagna.
Crawfish Buttery Bread. “Better
than La Madeleine” Tomato Soup.
Prepared foods to take home.
Catering available.
Chef Fran Strayham and Eric
Walsh, booth 11A. 985.373.6072
Lamheart’s Creations
Upcycled pallet wood décor
personalized just for you.
New Orleans themed art,
coat/towel hooks, chalkboards,
wine racks, coffee tables and
more. Custom orders welcome.
Rebekah Perre, booth 37A.
(504)905-9176
https://m.facebook.com/wonkyw
oodworks
CAJUN VILLAGE PRODUCTS
Limited edition fine art.
Cajuns–George Rodrigue;
Landscapes-Goble; Foret
Impressionist-Logan-Schexnayder.
Betty and Gerald Deffez, Lafitte
street entrance (under the roof).
Women’s Accessories from purses
to hats
Wallets to organizers
Scarfs to headbands
Custom made to match your taste
Linda:
lamheart.creations@gmail.com or
call 504 256-1312