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The way the sun came out and the rain stopped in perfect timing for the launch of Masten’s Rooted in the Park Farmers Market today… only GOD!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported today. Make sure you follow Truly Rooted Community Market and Zeneta B. Everhart to stay tapped in!

What a gift to the East Side. Thank you, ladies!

You're invited to a Tea Rex Party at Merriweather! Join us on Tuesday, June 30 for our extROARdinary kick off to summer reading! From 6:15-6:45 we'll have a read aloud, a tea (rex) party, and maybe a special guest. That'll be followed by some DINO-mite games and crafts in the children's section until 7:30.

Please register ahead of time to help us plan for space and snacks! We won't turn anyone away from games and crafts, but party seats, treats, and goody bags will go to registered patrons first. Most activities will be best for ages 5-10, but all ages are welcome with a grown up!

Working collectively is the only way forward, and we’re thankful for every opportunity we get to work with Tesha and Mama Parker from Truly Rooted Community Market.

Saturday they are launching Masten’s Rooted in the Park Farmers Market, which will broaden food access for our community on the East Side.

We’re excited to be the featured small business this weekend! Bring your books and blankets and join us for some outdoor reading. We’ll also be hosting story time for the littles! If you’d like to be a reader, please message us.

This movement is not just about food, but overall wellness. This Saturday you can also get free healthcare screenings and resources to support your physical needs.

Don’t miss out! This was built FOR us BY us!

We’re proud to be part of the IC Success family. Come out and see the newest grads on Friday!

Buffalo’s Next Wave of Entrepreneurs Take the Stage at Intersect Buffalo’s IC Success Final Pitch & Graduation Join Intersect Buffalo as we celebrate the IC Success entrepreneurs during an evening of live business pitches, networking, and community at the Northland Workforce Training Center on June 5.

Happy Pride! Did you know that we’re a Bookshop affiliate? Select titles are 15% off this month, and you can select us as the indie bookstore you’d like to support.

We’ll be sharing some of our favorite titles soon, so stay tuned.

Book club things! Yesterday we discussed Grown Women by Sarai Johnson. We love a complicated story about mothering, womanhood, relationships, and self-discovery.

Have you read it? Let us know what you think about it in the comments.

Next up — Marsha by Tourmaline on June 18th (virtual).

On June 10th, Open Buffalo will be hosting Movement Morning, their largest fundraiser of the year.

OB’s mission is to advance racial, economic, and ecological justice. They do so through skill building, network connecting, and activating leadership opportunities. Their goal is for all communities in Western New York to thrive free from discrimination and poverty.

Come here about their amazing work, including the soil sampling study that was recently released and the ten-acre, yes TEN-ACRE, eco campus that will be coming to the East Side of Buffalo.

Stephanie is serving as a table captain this year, and there is still room at her table if you’re interested in joining!

Link below if you’re interested in attending or making a donation. Thank you for advance in your support.

If you purchase a ticket, please DM us so we can make sure we’re seated together.

Movement Morning Sustainers Breakfast 2026 Movement Morning is a gathering of community members, leaders, advocates, and supporters who believe in building a more just, equitable, and thriving Buffalo. This annual sustainer breakfast celebrates the collective impact of our movement and hig...