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July 29, 2021
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Park West launches farmers market this fall BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
An outdoor dining and entertainment center, Park West will launch a weekly farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Sept. 25 to April 30. “We love being a part of the Peoria community and we’re always looking to add value, entertainment and fun for our neighbors,” said Kelly Price, Park West business development manager.
“The Park West Market invites families to enjoy a ‘homegrown’ market experience in addition to the services and dining opportunities the shopping center offers every day.” With more than 100 vendors and food trucks, Park West Market will be set up in the parking lot behind Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers. Vendors include local purveyors such as San Tan Honey Farms, Ryan Alarie (RA) Seasonings,
Food Evolves, Sunsational Gifts, Desert Dog Treat Bar, Kindness Berries by Billie, Get Raw, Buenos Aires Empanadas and Sooooo Hummus Factory. Guests can also enjoy live music and entertainment — including the likes of an enormous interactive dinosaur encounter, courtesy of Dino Crew Entertainment, that will be on-site at the debut market on Sept. 25 and once a month after that.
Throughout the season, Park West Market will also offer specially themed markets such as the holiday market on Dec. 4 and Moms Day Out on March 5. To learn about the vendors, visit @ParkWestMarket on socials. Local businesses interested in participating are welcome and encouraged to apply. For more information, visit theparkwestmarket.com/ become-a-vendor.
Amerisleep helps customers put ‘coronasomnia’ to bed BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Issues related to sleep are nothing new. A study by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than a third of adults don’t regularly get enough sleep. Lack of shuteye was already a problem before the pandemic. When COVID-19 swept the nation, so did “coronasomnia.” “‘Coronasomnia’ is basically defined as an increase in problems sleeping during the pandemic, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress,” said Joey Holt, Amerisleep co-founder and chief operating officer. “We witnessed it firsthand at all of our Arizona locations with a majority of customers coming in and complaining that they just couldn’t fall asleep.” Financial stress, emotional stress, distance from others, unpredictability and professional concerns were just a few of the pressing thoughts keeping them up at night. And they weren’t alone. The National Library of Medicine found the impact of COVID-19 left 4 in 10 people reporting sleep-related issues. “With vaccinations and life somewhat returning to normal, pandemic concerns aren’t as prevalent as a year
Amerisleep’s mattresses, like those available in the Arrowhead showroom, are American made with cutting-edge design and materials. (Photos courtesy of Amerisleep)
Joey Holt is Amerisleep’s co-founder and chief operating officer.
ago, but as the virus morphs and different variants are reported in the news, I continue to hear from today’s customers that ‘coronasomnia’ is still a problem,” said Albert Snow, Amerisleep certified sleep science coach at Glendale’s Arrowhead Towne Center showroom.
Luckily, before the pandemic was even a problem, Amerisleep launched in 2010 with the goal of making better sleep products more accessible. Between high prices and intentionally misleading marketing, traditional mattress brands took advantage of unaware consumers. Amerisleep provides education and quality so its customers can get the sleep they need at a price that makes sense. “We recognized that there was growing demand for sleep solutions that were more sustainable and eco-friendlier, too, so we designed a proprietary plant-based foam called Bio-Pur and we were among the first businesses to vacuum-seal memory foam mattresses into a box for easy delivery and handling,” Holt said. Amerisleep’s certified sleep science coaches take the mattress company’s customer experience to the next level. Whether shopping in person or on a virtual call, coaches go above and beyond to educate people who are struggling. “Our staff members are able to provide holistic recommendations for shoppers to get the best sleep possible,” Holt said. “Between understandSEE SLEEP PAGE 17
