MCC Community Day at the MG Farmers' Market Sat 9/13

Saturday, September 13th

Community Day with MCC Academy

Join us from 8 am - 12 pm

at 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove This Saturday is the Muslim Community Center Academy volunteer day at our Market.MCC Academy (formerly known as MCC Full-Time School) is a fully accredited parochial elementary institution located in Morton Grove. In addition to the state requirements, the MCC Academy also offers a curriculum of Islamic Studies, as well as mastery of the Arabic language. When this institution first opened its doors in August 1990, it had a total enrollment of 25 students and only offered kindergarten, first and second grades. As a testimony to its tremendous growth, MCC Academy now has an enrollment upwards of 480 students, over 55 staff members.
The MCC Academy Parent Volunteer Group will sell school cookbook and henna cone temporary tattoos.

Entertainment: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Ryan from RC Juggle

Entertainment: 9:30-10:00 am Isla Pacifika

Music: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Gene Lim will perform to raise funds for Feed My Starving Children.

“Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and we ship these meals to nearly 70 countries around the world.”

Community Group: MG Community Relations Commission

Sponsors On Hand:

Bath Fitter and Matt Mitchell, State Farm

What’s In Season?

(For an Illinois Seasonality Chart, click here.) SWEET CORN, melons, tomatoes, peaches, plums, cauliflower, carrots,apples, pears, blueberries, apricots, beets, kale, beans, kohlrabi, onions, cabbage, potatoes, sweet and hot peppers, celery, zucchini, turnips, cucumbers, summer squash, radishes, eggplant, herbs, and more!Scroll down for the list of this Saturday’s vendors.

Thank you so much to our Market participants last week:

Featured Vendor LAZ Cosmetics, Fitness Fever with the Morton Grove Park District,

Morton Grove Public Library,Morton Grove Garden Club,Minuteman Press, Cecelia Maiogan - Allstate Agency, Ryan from RCJuggles Entertainment, and

Niles North High School Orchestras

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Want to VOLUNTEER at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market?

If you would like to sign up for a shift (Saturday mornings through October 18th), please e-mailVolunteer Coordinator Lorri at volunteer@mgfarmersmarket.com or sign up on VolunteerSpot.com.
We would be happy to provide community service letters upon request.

Here are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday:

• Albo Acres - alpaca wool products
• America Loves BBQ - prepared turkey burgers, frozen turkey burgers, bbq sauce
• Bee in Beezyness with God - honey, honeycombs, beeswax candles
• Beijo de Chocolat - chocolate truffles, baked goods, tea, dog biscuits
• Benhart Farms - beef, burgers, pork, bacon, sausages, poultry, eggs
• Blankenship Farms - fruits, vegetables
• Brick Oven Kitchen - hummus, pita chips
• Buttercream by Julianna - gluten free baked goods, made to order GF waffles
• Cheese People, The - artisanal cheeses
• Classy Cut Catering - prepared sandwiches and sides
• Distinct Bath and Body - handmade soaps and body butters
• Fusion Spice - vegetarian and vegan prepared food
• Jilly Bean Jar - hand-knit, embroidered clothes and accessories
• LAZ Cosmetics - natural body care, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-blown glass
• Lou’s Old Fashioned- pickled vegetables, salsa, Dave’s Coffee Cakes
• Lyons Fruit Farm - fruits, vegetables, eggs
• Maier’s Bakery - sweet and savory baked goods
• Nadiya’s Cupcakes - cupcakes
• Pals with Pawz - pet food, dog treats, elk antlers, gift baskets
• Patyk Farms - vegetables, eggs
• Super Cup Coffee Shop - coffee, lemonade, bottled water, salsa
• Tamales Express - tamales, tacos, elotes, corn & mangoes on a stick
• Twin Garden Farms - Mirai sweet corn by the half dozen
• Wright Way Farm - certified organic vegetables

Upcoming Events:

• Saturday, September 13th: Community Day with MCC Full-Time School. Entertainment: Ryan from RC Juggle, Isla Pacifika performance, and music by Gene Lim.
• Saturday, September 20th: Community Day with Golf School District 67. Featured Vendor: Pals with Pawz. Entertainment: District 67 Chorus, Flatlanders (formerly Luz Eco).
• Saturday, September 27th: Tae Kwon Do demonstrations by North Shore Martial Arts. Entertainment: District 70 Park View Orchestra
• Saturday, October 4th: Featured Vendor: Buttercream by Julianna. Entertainment: Glen-Grove Gemutlichkeit, the Dynamics
• Saturday, October 11th: Community Day with Park View Elementary School. Featured Vendor: Super Cup Coffee Shop.
• Saturday, October 18th: Pumpkin Fest! Last Day of the Regular Season. Featured Vendor: Patyk Farm. Entertainment: Jon Weber.
• SAVE THE DATES: Winter Markets Saturday, December 6, 2014 and Saturday, February 7, 2015. MG Civic Center 9 am - 2 pm. Click here for more information.

Congratulations to our weekly FREE Drawing Winner! Remember to enter every week at the Welcome Booth.
For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, please

call 847.750.6436, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com,

or visit our website: www.mgfarmersmarket.com