Contributed by Karen Wichert, Meadow Lakes Market
Opening Meadow Lake Market is Judy Hunter’s way of filling a need for herself and the community. As an artisan herself, she has spent the last five years developing and selling her brand of Jingle Jellies by taking them on the road to local bazaars and farmer’s markets. Her days and many weekends have been dedicated to this means of getting her product out there.
With her Veteran husband, Rex, Judy started looking for a permanent venue for her Jingle Jellies with a commercial kitchen as part of her dream. Finding a 30-by-40-foot building in the Valley was an answer and the beginning of her dream. Rex and Judy have spent the last year updating and remodeling their building. They opened on September 21st of this year.
To be able to share this space with local crafters and artisans became a real possibility. With room to spare, Judy has fulfilled her need and extends it to the community by offering a year round space for local artisans and crafters to showcase and sell their one-of-a-kind and Alaska-made creations.
Giving back to veterans and their families is included in their sharing. Veterans get a 5% discount on all purchases.
Their first community event was a Car Seat Clinic, held in the parking lot of Meadow Lakes Market, located at 7575 W Parks Hwy. Wasilla on November 16th, from 1pm to 5pm. This free clinic was being provided to help you keep your children safe in the car. People brought their car, kids and car seats for safety help, one-on-one, from technicians, Brittany and Christi. Each inspection took approximately 20 minutes.
