Morton Grove Farmers' Market this Saturday 6/27! Market closed 7/4 - stock up!

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market’s

6th season is going strong!

The Market will be open EVERY SATURDAYfrom 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.(except for Saturday, July 4th)

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Saturday, June 27th

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Entertainment: RC Juggles will be juggling and making amazing balloon creations from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Entertainment: Vinny Kabat will perform from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Vinny is a recent graduate of Niles West High School. He plays guitar, bass, tuba, violin, viola, and many other instruments. Vinny is an Eagle Scout and plans to attend Elmhurst College in the fall.Listen to Vinny’s performance while you shop the market, eat your prepared food in our Market Cafe, or simply enjoy the music.

Community Group on hand:

MG Board of Environmental Health

Sponsor on hand: Poko Loko Early Learning Center, Morton Grove

Sponsor on hand: Cecelia Maiogan - Allstate Agency

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Sign up to be a 2015 Market Friend!

Download the application here or pick one up at the Welcome Booth.

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Spring Recipes

courtesy of our very own Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lorri. Pick up a copy at the Welcome Booth or the Link/SNAP/EBT booth this Saturday!

• Zucchini Muffins
• Kohlrabi & Swiss Chard
• Beet Greens (or Kale), Banana, Strawberry Smoothie

Did you miss last week’s recipes? Find them on Facebook here and here.

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Thanks so much for everyone who participated in last week’s Dance Day!

Morton Grove Park District Dancers

The Glenview Squares
Dance & Music Academy

Isla Pacifika

Pat Reband of theUniversity of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners

For more photos and videos,please visit our Facebook and Flickr albums!

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Here are our 6/27 vendors!

• Bee in Beezyness with God - raw honey, honey combs, beeswax candles
• Beijo de Chocolat - gourmet chocolates, baked sweets, tea
• Benhart Farms - grass fed meats (beef, chicken, pork, sausage, bacon, 12 brat choices!), eggs
• Blankenship Farms - strawberries, blueberries, tart cherries, green beans, zucchini, flowers
• Brick Oven Kitchen - pita chips, hummus, baba ghanoush, fresh cut flowers
• The Cheese People - cheese
• Delicate Flour Baking - taking a break - back July 11th
• Distinct Bath and Body - handmade soaps, body butters, soap dishes, bath bombs, bath pouches
• LAZ Cosmetics - taking a break - back July 11th
• Lyons Fruit Farm - asparagus, strawberries, sour cherries, brown eggs, morel mushrooms, flowers, plants
• Maier’s Bakery - taking a break - back July 11th
• Pals with Pawz - Evanger’s cat and dog food, Dizzy Dog all natural treats, Jones all natural treats
• Pappardelle’s Pasta - dried pasta, including gluten-free varieties! Oils, frozen sauces, frozen pastas starting July 11th.
• Patyk Farm - onions, swiss chard, spinach, garlic, radishes, beet greens, flowers, plants, CSA pick up
• Sew Elegant Creations - taking a break - back July 18th
• Tamales Express - tamales, tacos, soup, corn on the cob, mangos, fresh coconut water, beverages
• Treasure Breads - gourmet sweet breads, biscotti
• Twin Garden Farms - starting approx. July 25th
• The Wright Way Farm - lettuce, kale, radishes, kohlrabi, whole wheat flour, CSA pick up

Vendors, if you have any questions, please e-mail peggy AT mgfarmersmarket.com.

Farmers, please let us know what is in season & ready for harvest - e-mail elaine AT mgfarmersmarket.com. Photos and recipes welcome!

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Congratulations to this week’s free drawing winner!

Enter every Saturday at the Welcome Booth for your chance to win!
Want to VOLUNTEER at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market?

If you would like to sign up for a few hours during any Saturday between June 6 - October 17th (6:30 am - 12:30 pm), please e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Lorri at volunteer@mgfarmersmarket.com.
We would be happy to provide community service letters upon request.

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Our Market will once again accept Link EBT cards (SNAP Food Stamp benefits).

Thanks to our generous sponsors who make the Link program and the Double Value Token program possible!

Thank you to our Link / SNAP / EBT Program Sponsor BMO Harris Bank

and our Link Double Value Token Sponsor NorthShore University HealthSystem

Questions about Link at our Market? Click the Frequently Asked Questions here: MGFM Link Customer FAQ or MGFM Link Vendor FAQ!

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market is presented by the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Thank you so much to all of our generous sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Bianco Properties - Dempster Crossing

Crossfit Illumine / Crossfit Illumine Kids

Garden Club of Morton Grove

Inland Bank

Kochman Consultants

Mark Latuszek, Ambassador Real Estate Group

Midwest Center for Women’s HealthCare

Minute Clinic

My Gym Skokie

North Shore Martial Arts

The UPS Store

Windmiller Custom Sound

While it is too late to appear on our promotional banners, we are still accepting SPONSORSHIPS from local businesses and community organization for the 2015 Regular Season (June-October). Please download our Sponsor Letter here or contact us at sponsorship AT mgfarmersmarket.com.

Sponsorship benefits at the Bronze level and higher include:

• Business name featured in our 2015 weekly e-mail newsletters, our Facebook page, and on our website
• An advertising booth on one or more Farmers’ Market dates

You may download the Business Sponsorship Application here: 2015MGFMSponsorLetter.

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Upcoming Events:

The regular season will continue weekly through October 17th. Every Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. (Except July 4th)
All outdoor markets take place at 6210 Dempster St., between Harrer Pool and the MG Civic Center.

** Saturday, June 27th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
** Saturday, July 4th Market CLOSED. Look for us in the Parade!The Morton Grove Days Independence Day Parade kicks off at 2:30 pm at Dempster & Central.

** Saturday, July 11th PIE CONTEST! Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Click here to see the rules and information. Submit pies by 9:45 am. Judging begins at 10:15 am. Winners announced approx. 11:00 am. Click here for the Facebook event to invite your friends and family to bake pies, cheer on the contestants, or purchase slices for charity.
** Saturday, July 18th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ** Saturday, July 25th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ** EVERY Saturday through October 17th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, please call 847.750.6436, e-mail connect AT mgfarmersmarket.com, or visit our website: www.mgfarmersmarket.com

STAY CONNECTED

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