Mercadito Local Mini Latin market - Wrap Up
On Sunday, March 8th, following the worship service, congregation members were able to visit and shop from a group of Latin women. Each table featured homemade products made by local immigrant families who are exploring ways of supplementing their incomes. Everyone had an amazing time and all the food items sold out in record time (so yummy!!!). One of the highlights is that congregation members were able to watch a traditional dance performed by Fabiana. She performed wearing the traditional dress of Venezuela, her dress was made by her grandmother Elizabeth who was also one of the vendors.
The women were very happy and wrote out a very sweet card to the church thanking everyone for the opportunity. You can see a picture of the card below.
If you missed the market or are hoping to get in contact with any of the vendors, their contact information is below. You can also see some photos from the day.
Contact info for vendors at the Mercadito event
Algo Dulce/Homedade Treats
Mileidy 403 681-8184
Mayli 825 561-8479
Quesillo/Flan (baked custard dessert)
Arroz con Leche- Rice pudding
Pan Casero/Homemade large bread- filled with cheese, ham & cheese, or a fruit sweet sauce.
Cards and Crafts
Greeting cards made by 2 youth, Barbara and Matilda. They also offer classes for beginners.
Mother’s name is Wendy.
Zumba with Raiza
Raiza Bordones
Certified Zumba instructor
403 818-3001 @raiza_zumba
Classes on Fridays at 7 pm at Mid-Sun Community Centre, 50 Midpark Rise SE. $ 10/class
Elizabeth- Seamstress
403 607-6742, ehenriquez149@gmail.com
Makes adjustments, alterations and repairs
Repurposes clothes and accessories to create new garments, skirts, bags, aprons.
Takes special requests
Her granddaughter Fabiana was the dancer and performed wearing the traditional dress of Venezuela made by Elizabeth
Waleska Cueto
Graphic Designer and artist
waleskacueto@gmail.com; 587 889-9524, waleskaliliana.myportfolio.com
Earrings from fruit items and crochet designs
Cards using designs made of rolled paper
Reused erasers in the form of figurines
Granola
Offers printing workshops using cyanotype method (sun printing)
Rinconcito Chileno – Chilean Corner
Camila Ortiz
403 604 0663, mila.diaz1417@gmail.com
Traditional fried pastries
Calzones rotos, long twisted fried sweet pastry
Sopaipillas: round fried dough (made with pumpkin)
She didn’t have at the event but can also make:
Chilean style homemade buns
Dobladitas, a type of bread/bun with baking powder.
Churros, a type of long, fried dough
