Morton Grove Spring Farmers' Market is THIS Saturday, May 9th 8a-1p

Our Mother’s Day Outdoor SPRING Market is this Saturday, May 9th!

This year, we are partnering with the Morton Grove Park District for combined Spring Market / Park Pride Day activities.

The Farmers’ Market will be open special hours:

Saturday, May 9th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Enjoy shopping, prepared food, live music, and more!

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Thank you so much to our EXCLUSIVE Mother’s Day Spring Market Sponsor

Chiro One Wellness Centers

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Spring Market Musicians:

Park View Band 9:30 - 10:30 am The Morton Grove School District 70 Park View School’s Concert Band is made up of talented 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and directed by Barb Saks.

Miss Jamie from the Farmsponsored by the Morton Grove Park District11:15 am - 12:00 pm
“Perfect for pre-schoolers through age 7,Miss Jamie and her puppet friends from the farm take the audience on a magical barnyard adventure in a sing-along, dance-along show that’s fun for kids and grownups alike.

The interactive performance features well-known farm songs as well as original tunes like “Happy Chickens Lay Yummy Eggs” and “Keepin’ it Pesticide Free,” and teaches healthy eating and friendly farming in a fun way that leaves everyone stompin’ their boots and hollerin’ for more.

Sing, dance, laugh and learn with Miss Jamie and her farmyard friends!”

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Spring Market Community Groups:
Morton Grove Public Library

Morton Grove Park District

The Park District will promote their Summer Schedule, GIVE AWAY 100 FREE TREES and offer a free rain barrel drawing
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Morton Grove Park District volunteers will clean up our local parks for Park Pride Day!

The Morton Grove Historical Museum and Education Center will be opening a new exhibit “Recreation and Leisure in Morton Grove 1895 - present.”

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Join us on a

Working Farm Visit and Pot Luck

at Wright Way Farm

in Beloit, WI on Saturday, May 16th from 1:30 - 6:00 pm.

Please come along with us on a farm visit at a real working organic farm. Last year, several of our MGFM committee members visited Denny and Susan Wright to tour the farm, work in the fields and enjoy a pot luck dinner. This year, we thought we’d invite all of you to join us as well!

You’ll need to wear comfortable clothing; sun hat and garden gloves optional. Please bring a dish to share.

Carpools are leaving our market site at 12 noon. All ages are welcome.

If you are interested, please contact Peggy Leib at peggy@mgfarmersmarket.com.

Let Peggy know if you need a ride or can offer rides.Questions? Post them on our Facebook Event Page here. Invite your friends & family to join us!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Want to VOLUNTEER at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market?

If you would like to sign up for a few hours during the Spring Market (Saturday, May 9th 6:30 am - 1:30 pm) or 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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Here are our CONFIRMED Spring Market vendors!

• Albo Acres - alpaca fiber, yarn, figures, teddy bears, horse hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, glittens, arm warmers, headbands, ponchos, sweaters and socks
• The Apothecary Company - soy candles and reed diffusers
• Bee in Beezyness with God - raw honey, honey combs and beeswax candles
• Beijo de Chocolat - gourmet chocolates, sweets, tea
• Benhart Farms - grass fed meats (beef, chicken, pork, sausage, bacon) and eggs
• Brick Oven Kitchen - pita chips, hummus and baba ghanoush
• The Cheese People - cheese
• Delicate Flour Baking - waffles, baked goods, coffee
• Distinct Bath and Body - handmade soaps, body butters, soap dishes, bath bombs, bath pouches
• LAZ Cosmetics - all natural bath and body products, sterling silver jewelry and hand blown glass
• Lyons Fruit Farm - fruit, vegetables, apple cider, flowers, plants and eggs
• Pals with Pawz - Evangers cat and dog food, Dizzy Dog all natural treats and Jones all natural treats
• Pappardelle’s Pasta - pasta, oils, sauces
• Patyk Farm - vegetables, flowers, eggs
• Providence Farm - bedding plants and vegetables
• Sew Elegant Creations - handmade table runners, mats, aprons, pillows, napkins, hats, quilts, bags, pin cushions, children’s clothing and adult clothing
• Tamales Express - tamales, tacos, soup, corn on the cob, mangos, coconut and beverages
• Treasure Breads - gourmet sweet breads and biscotti
• The Wright Way Farm - vegetables and whole wheat flour

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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Thank you so much to all of our generous sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Crossfit Illumine / Crossfit Illumine Kids

Inland Bank

Kochman Consultants

My Gym Skokie

North Shore Martial Arts

The UPS Store

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 here on our website
• An advertising booth on or more Farmers’ Market date
• Business name included on the Welcome Booth Sponsor Banner

Platinum Sponsors’ business names and logos will appear on our large banners throughout Morton Grove from June - October.

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

In order to appear on our Sponsor Banner, we must receive payment by Friday, May 8th.

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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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Upcoming Events:

** Saturday, May 9th is the Mother’s Day Market, the first outdoor market of 2015. Special Hours: 8 am - 1 pm!

** The regular season will begin on Saturday, June 6th and continue weekly through October.

** On Opening Day, Saturday, June 6th, we will be open our regular hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

• Musician Gene Lim will perform from 8:00-9:00 am to raise funds for Feed My Starving Children.

• Opening Ceremonies will start at 9:30 am with a flag ceremony followed by a brief welcome from our Village President. Mayor DiMaria will introduce our partners, the Village of Morton Grove, the Morton Grove Park District and the MG Chamber of Commerce to help kick off another wonderful season.

• We will feature performances by the School District 67’s Golf Jr. High Jazz Band and Show Chorus. The Golf students will perform the National Anthem immediately after the flag ceremony.

• Community Group on hand: Bike Morton Grove - This new group will offer helmet fittings and a raffle with Advocate / Lutheran General Hospital, tire pumping lessons, tips on how to lock up your bike effectively, and much more.

• Community Group on hand: Pat Reband of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners

• Sponsors on hand: Chiro One Wellness Centers and Upstairs Hair Affair

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