Crafting A Great November!

November brings visits to the Pleasantville Farmers Market by regional craftspersons, with items developed on the farm, or made with a culinary theme. SallyeAnder shares their beautiful soaps with shoppers on 11/5 and 11/19. The River Garden offers stunning dried floral items through 11/19 (weather permitting). On 11/12 Alpacatrax brings skeins of wool from their own alpaca herd and finished wool items, including thick wool socks. Living Edge Designs is in with unique cutting boards on 11/12 (rain date of 11/19 if necessary). Finally, Sharper Harper visits on 11/12 and 11/19 to sharpen knives just in time for the holidays. So in addition to being able to shop the fall harvest you can decorate for the upcoming holidays and gathering some gifts too.

CALLING ALL
HARVEST HEROES & WINTER WARRIORS!

As we get ready for our outdoor winter market (starting 12/3, still at Memorial Plaza), we want to thank all of you for shopping with us this year. If you're able to support us even further, please consider participating in our annual fundraiser. We again have fun, relevant thank you gifts for donors such as warm Pleasantville Farmers Market hats, reusable bags, canvas totes, and the waiving of PFM-Online service fees December - March! Donations can be made through PFM-Online Tuesday, 7pm - Thursday, 7pm. Here's the details:

Contribute as a $50 HARVEST HERO to receive:

Contribute as a $100 WINTER WARRIOR to receive:

THANKS in advance if you're able to support us in this way. Please note that because the Market is a 501 (c)(4) nonprofit organization, individual contributions are not tax deductible.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

• November 19: last 8:30am - 1pm fall market
• November 26: Market CLOSED
• December 3: first 9 - 11:30am winter market

PFM-O OPENS TONIGHT
WHO'S IN THIS WEEK?

Visit Pleasantville Farmers Market Online to preorder, Tuesday 7pm - Thursday 7pm. It's easy, quick, and convenient!

View our Map of the Market to see where all returning and new vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace.

Notes:

• Mead Orchards is in Saturday for walk-up purchases, but they're not in PFM-O this week due to logistical reasons. The will be back in PFM-O next week.
###liHudson Valley Fisheries is still confirming if they have staff to attend on Saturday. Once they reach us with an update we will update PFM-O and our website map to show if they will be in.
• Puras Paletas has concluded their season but will be back next spring.

In addition to Weekly vendors the following Rotationvendors will also be in this Saturday:

• 3×3 Kitchen Provisions
• Bombay Chutney Company
• Conant Valley Jams
• Cooper’s Daughter Spirits
• Fjord Vineyards
• Noble Pies
• River Valley Community Grains
• SallyeAnder
• Strudel House

Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "Tired lately? Our prescription is garlic. If leafless trees and early sunsets are leaving you without energy, know that Hippocrates (the father of Western medicine himself) prescribed garlic to treat fatigue".

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Note that Mead Orchards will be at the Market on Saturday. For logistical reasons they're not in PFM-O this week. They will again offer preorders starting next week.

The Thanksgiving turkey sign-up process is underway atSOVA Farm. They offer fresh, pastured Certified Organic turkeys for Thanksgiving. Birds range between 12 - 15 lbs and are sold at $7.00/lb. Delivery of birds will be on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Chappaqua Train Station. To sign up, or for more info, visit their booth on Saturday. SOVA Farm is also highlighting their eggs are now soy-free again, and that they will have fresh duck this week (breast and whole leg quarters). They'll have copies of Melissa Clark's popular "Really Easy Duck Confit" recipe to share with shoppers.

This week Conant Valley Jams will have the first pear jam of the season -- Organic Bartlett Pear Jam. Margery of Conant Valley Jams says, "I like to sauté chicken with a dry white wine and pear jam, for a sweet and citrus taste". She is also reintroducing her Cherry & Merlot Jam this week.

Kiernan Farms is retiring! The Market will introduce a new producer this December, but it goes without saying that Marty & Thelma Kiernan will be missed. We wish them the best and encourage you to stock up on items of their you love. They'll be with us through 11/19. This week they've a SALE on beef cubed steaks at $13.50/lb (reg. $19.50/lb), beef chuck roasts $12.50/lb (reg. $18.50/lb), and pork nitrate free smoked hocks for $6.00/lb (1.5 - 2 pound average weight; reg. $11.00/lb). Also, buy five 1lb packages of ground beef at $13.00/lb to get $10.00 off the total.

Bombay Chutney Company notes that their chutneys and simmer sauces are great for gifting. Shoppers can preorder gift boxes sets as well single jars for gifting. As the holidays roll around remember their frozen meals are a great accompaniment for any occasion, and their Cranberry chutney is excellent for Thanksgiving celebrations.

Dutch Desserts now has their scrumptious pumpkin tarts!

Edgwick Farm's November seasonal pairing is a fresh cranberry orange jam layered under its classic soft goat cheese. Yum!

Pika of Pika's Farm Table is happy to report that their beloved Turkey Pot Pies are back on the menu! A creamy filling loaded with ABF (Antibiotic Free) turkey and vegetables, encased in an all butter pie crust. Serve with one of their cauliflower or broccoli gratins, for a yummy hearty meal.

Wright's Farm is with us through 11/19 with a diverse line of preserves, pastured eggs, fresh apples, and plenty of unique pies made on the farm.

Fjord Vineyards will make their final visit of the season this week. Stock up on wines from this Hudson Valley winery. We'll next see them in April.

Noble Pies is in. They say that if you close your eyes while chewing a bite of their Coconut Custard pie it will make you hear the ocean.

Teagevity is ready to serve shoppers in our cooler fall markets, with their grab and go option "Tea2go" in Hibiscus Pineapple, Blood Orange & Hibiscus, Strawberry Fields, Raspberry Summer Lemon & Green Tea & Lemongrass. Also, they've started their line of special fall hot teas, served by the cup: Preston's Pumpkin Chai, Dirty Chai, and Apple Cider Ginger tea with Cinnamon.

Cooper's Daughter Spirits will be in with their unique distilled items including Finocchietto Amaro (naturally magenta in color from being infused with Bronze Fennel from Norwich Meadows Farms). They have also newly added to their PFM-O store Raspberry & Black Pepper liqueur, and Thai Basil liqueur too.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

At the Market's Zero Waste Station volunteers help shoppers sort items into three bins (compostable food scraps, recyclable items, and trash). The station decreases the amount of trash produced by the Market - a long sought goal!

This program was started by a Girl Scout for her gold award. Now it's our community’s job to keep it going, and we hope you will consider joining our volunteer team. Volunteers receive community service hours. Morning shifts are from 8:20-10:45am, and afternoon shifts take place 10:45-1:10pm.

To begin volunteering please email Coordinator Jadyn Serebin at jadyn@serebin.com. Thanks!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Metered Parking in Plaza lot:
The Village of Pleasantville's Memorial Plaza parking lot requires payment on Saturdays. The Village's Pangosmartphone app and two pay stations are available to make payment for Plaza lot parking and metered street side spaces. Have your license plate number when making payment. For the most convenient way to pay, download the free Pango app today and follow the prompts to set up an account and method of payment. If you prefer free parking get to know the "hidden parking lots of P'ville" (6 out of 9 lots are free) by clicking here.

Masks:
Pleasantville Farmers Market remains committed to the health and safety of the whole community, including shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and staff. As such, unvaccinated shoppers are asked to mask while shopping, and all visitors are welcome to mask out of an abundance of caution if preferred.
Covid:
Avoid the Market if you're sick. Especially so if you exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus (temperature of 100° or above, a cough, a sore throat, shortness of breath). The New York State Department of Health has set up a hotline at 888-364-3065 where Department of Health experts are available to answer questions regarding COVID-19.

Using SNAP at the Market:
The Pleasantville Farmers Market welcomes shoppers using SNAP EBT. To use SNAP benefits begin at the Manager's Tent where you can redeem your benefits as tokens. And THANKS to a generous grant from Market Sponsor The Pleasantville Lions Club, you'll receive 40% more value as "Bonus Bucks", enhancing your ability to purchase nutritious, farm fresh foods for you and your family.

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week: 11/7- 11/20
Enjoy great dining and great deals at restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley. No tickets or passes are required, although reservations are strongly encouraged. HVRW features prix fixe, three-course meals, and new this year fall restaurants and diners can choose between four different price points, $44.95, $39.95, $29.95, and $24.95 for lunch and/or dinner (not incl. beverage, tax and tip). Click here for more information on Hudson Valley Restaurant Week!

Shop Local:
The Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce can help you stay connected to the small businesses that make Pleasantville such a wonderful place to visit and to live. Check out the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce website for a full member directory, an event calendar, and a feature to help find parking spots when visiting.