This Saturday is the LAST Outdoor MG Farmers' Market of 2017! 10/14 8 am - 1 pm

This Saturday is the LAST Outdoor Market of 2017!

Extended MGFM HOURS continue this
Saturday, October 14th:
8 am - 1 pm ONE EXTRA HOUR!

6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove

Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Meat, Eggs, Honey, Prepared Foods, Live Music, Children's Activities, and more!

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Wonderful produce and products this Saturday at the Morton Grove Farmers' Market!

10/14 Vendors:

• Bee in Beezyness with God - raw honey, honey combs and beeswax candles

• Benhart Farm- grass fed meats from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (beef, chicken, pork, sausage, bacon, lamb, goat, duck, turkeys) and eggs *Remember to bring your empty egg cartons for recycling!

• Bows, Piggys & Bow Ties, Oh My! - hair bows and piggy banks

• Cheese People, The - artisan cheese

• Distinct Bath & Body - handmade soaps, body butters, body sugars, soap dishes, bath bombs, bath pouches

• Fannie's - baked goods (cookies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, pound cakes, scones, bread) and coffee

• LAZ Cosmetics / Morning Dew Designs - all natural bath and body products, sterling silver jewelry, and hand blown glass

• Lyons Fruit Farm - South Haven, Michigan fruits and vegetables, apple cider, flowers, plants and eggs

• Morton Grove Waffles and More

No Waffles on 10/14 due to the All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast next door at the Civic Center!

• Thornburg and Company

- unique Michigan-made, small batch, artisan fruit preserves and whiskey barrel aged Michigan maple syrup

• Classy Cut Catering

- Grandma's Pasta Sauce available in Marinara and Italian Sausage varieties

• Galena Canning Company

- Baja Salsa, Hickory Onion BBQ Sauce, Habanero Honey Mustard, Aged Cayenne & Garlic Hot Sauce, and Artichoke & Spinach Dip

• Majik Wipe
  • - 100% biodegradable green cleaning product that can be used like a sponge or paper towel, then washed and re-used up to 200 times. Can replace 15 rolls of paper towels!

• Organic Bread of Heaven - certified organic, certified vegan, kosher, nut free baked goods including loaves of bread, tortillas, croissants, cookies, pies, challah, and frozen vegan pizza (cheese or mushroom)

• Patyk Farms - Richmond, Illinois grown plants, herbs, flowers, vegetables (white pumpkins, orange pumpkins, radishes, red romaine, kohlrabi, orange carrots, tomatoes (cherry & lizzibelle), pak choi, green peppers, red & gold potatoes, cucumbers, and swiss chard)

• Tamales Express - tamales, tacos, soup, Mexican style corn on the cob (elotes), mangos, coconut, smoothies, and beverages (including fresh lemonade!)

• Wright Way Farm, The - certified organic vegetables from Beloit, Wisconsin (lettuce, arugula, butternut squash, potatoes, radishes, daikon radishes, turnips), whole wheat flour, and CSA pick ups.

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October 14th

8 am - 1 pm

• Entertainment: 8:00-10:00 am Brad Moldofsky

• Entertainment: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Melissa Neff

• Morton Grove Days Commission's All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Holly Days Festival (the same day as our December Winter Market) 8 am - 12 pm next door at the American Legion Civic Center.

Fee: $6 per person. Kids under 5 are free. Proceeds will go to support "Santa Comes to Town." Look for the $1 off MGFM coupon on the back of your ticket stub!

• Community Group: Village of Morton Grove Police Department's Coffee With A Cop

• Community Group: Voter Registration

Illinois voter registration rules - To register in Illinois you must:

• be a citizen of the United States
• be a resident of Illinois and of your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
• be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
• not be in jail for a felony conviction
• not claim the right to vote anywhere else

Sponsor On Hand: Free Spinal Screenings and Complimentary 5 minute Chair Massages!

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Sign Up to Volunteer for our 2017 Season!

Can you spare an hour or two on a Saturday morning to help your local market and meet new friends and neighbors?

Stop by the Welcome Booth or e-mail lorri@mgfarmersmarket.com to sign up.

We are seeking responsible teens and adults to help with clean up, set up, Welcome Booth, and Kiddie Corner. Community Service hours available upon request.

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Thursday, October 26th: Community Meeting

to discuss the future of the MG Farmers' Market

7 pm Village Hall All are invited!

In order for our Market to survive and flourish, we need customers, vendors, and community support.

We will also need new Steering Committee members, Market Managers, and volunteers for 2018.

Please join us for this important meeting to brainstorm, sign up, and provide feedback about our beloved Farmers' Market.

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Saturday, December 2:

Indoor Winter Market / Holly Days / Santa Comes to Town -

Special Hours: 9 am - 2 pm

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Saturday, February 3:

Indoor Winter Market -

Special Hours: 9 am - 2 pm

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Thanks so much to all who attended our Market last Saturday!

www.mgfarmersmarket.com

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Congratulations to our weekly DRAWING WINNERS!

FREE Weekly Drawing - Remember to sign up for our free drawing every week at the Welcome Booth. All we need is your name and e-mail address for your chance to win a reusable bag filled with market goodies and/or some Market Bucks to spend at any MGFM vendor.

You could be pictured here in our next newsletter! Enter every week to increase your chances to win.

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Our Link / SNAP / EBT program with double value matching runs through October 14th thanks to our generous Link sponsors BMO Harris Bank and NorthShore University HealthSystem.

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Upcoming Events

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Market Bucks (MGFM Gift Certificates) are available for sale at the Welcome Booth. Cash or Credit Card accepted (MasterCard/Visa).

The Morton Grove Historical Museum will be open from 9 am - 12 pm

Please note that the Civic Center Washrooms are now available for use by Farmers' Market patrons during market hours. Washrooms will close at 1 pm sharp! Please cross the parking lot carefully and take small children by the hand.

Master Gardener Bonnie Burnett

Body By Drake

Morton Grove Public Library

Park View Morton Grove School District 70 Administration and Staff