Earth Day Awareness & Reusable Bags

In view of this week's Earth Day celebrations, we're highlighting the success our community has had in transitioning to the use of reusable bags. February 2 the Pleasantville Carryout Bag Ordinance went into effect at the Market, encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags and requiring fees for new single-use shopping bags. Truth told many shoppers were well ahead of the curve, having regularly used reusable bags since we handed out 500 orange ones on opening day in 2013. Recently Phelps Hospital Northwell Health donated 400 reusable bags to ensure shoppers can always obtain a free one at the Managers Tent. Shoppers also donate reusable bags they no longer need at the Managers Tent so other shoppers may grab one to use. Given all these efforts, accommodating the Ordinance has been easily accomplished. We thank our vendors and shoppers for working together to help this environmentally sensitive step to be implemented so smoothly.

Open When, and Park Where?

The outdoor Market is open Saturday from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Click here for directions to the outdoor Market. Get to know the "hidden parking lots of Pville". There are 8 parking lots within a few blocks of the Market. Review them all by clicking here to view a parking map.

Who's In This Week?

View our Map of the Market to see where vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace. You can also have a look at our Vendor Page by clicking here -- note that each vendor's "Frequency" is listed, clarifying how often they will visit the Market each month.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the Rotation Vendors listed below will also be in this Saturday.

• Conant Valley Jams
• Dancing Spirits Herbs
• Demi Olive Oil
• Drink More Good
• Fjord Vineyards
• Red Barn Bakery
• Tree Juice Maple Syrup

Watch For Pumpkin While Shopping

Pumpkin, our official Market pig, will again be hidden in a vendor's booth on Saturday. If while helping you shop your children spot Pumpkin, take a picture to show at the Managers Tent and they can get a stamp on their hand!

Market Intern Program

The Market is accepting applications from area High School students for the outdoor season Intern Program. For information inquire at the Manager's Table.

The Market Is Seeking Music and Kids Events

If your group would like to be considered to provide an acoustic music performance in our Pleasantville Farmers Market Music Series click here to share your info. If you would like to propose an idea for a Kids Events at the Market click here to share your info.

On Instagram?

In addition to Facebook you can follow the Market on Instagram where we post news and images about our community of shoppers and producers.

Phelps Health Tip

Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "­Radish tops can be aggressive tasting when mature, but mild when young and tender. If they are the latter, add them to a salad, or shred them and mix with butter and sea salt to spread over sliced bread. If the former, use them in a potato based soup. Radish leaves can be strong tasting, but they are considered to be extremely beneficial to eat".

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Edgwick Farm: Gardening Alert!

On Sunday, 4/28 Edgwick Farm will give away free composted manure at the farm between 8am - 11am. Bring your own shovels and containers. For more info click here.

Trotta Foods

Ed Trotta's kitchen has produced a batch of goat cheese & pea ravioli, made with Edgwick Farm's goat milk ricotta cheese. Yum!

Fjord Vineyards

Fjord Vineyards will make their second visit of the season Saturday. Stop by to try their wines and hear news about their vineyard.

Demi Olive Oil Is Back

John Grado of Demi Olive Oil will be in to help you restock the pantry with excellent EVOO.

Dancing Spirits Herbs

Among the MANY, unique vinegars created by Dancing Spirits Herbs they are featuring a garlic mustard, and a chickweed vinegar, both made with wonderfully early spring greens. These two will be discounted along with their mugwort vinegar this week.

Tree Juice Maple Syrup

Here we go! Tree Juice Maple Syrup makes its only spring visit this Saturday. Stop by to gather maple syrup for your all your needs.

Drink More Good

Drink More Good arrives back this Saturday after four long winter months away. Time to stock up with More Good.

Kiernan Farm: SALE

This week, create your own pork sausage sampler pack and save 25% off! To do so you must buy one of each of the following: hot Italian, sweet Italian, breakfast, chorizo, andouille, bratwurst for a total price of $49.00 (reg. $66 total price). Also this week, beef stew cubes (1 lb pkgs) are discounted to $9.75/lb (reg. $12.00/lb), and on ground beef, buy 5 one pound packages at $10.75/lb., get $10.00 off the total for your ground beef.

Gajeski Produce

In addition to fresh greens for your meals this week, Gajeski Produce also has veggie starts in case you're ready to get gardening.

Simply Planted Greenhouses

Simply Planted is in with baskets of flowering tulips, pansies and daffodils. They also have perennials, herb combos, cool season Drop & Grows - all grown without pesticides.

WHILE YOU'RE DOWNTOWN:

Pleasantville is our first name. The Market is a Pleasantville-based not-for-profit, proud to be a part of the great attractions that make Pleasantville a wonderful place to visit and to live. While you're here, check out the many places Pleasantville has to Shop, Dine, Explore & Enjoy! Have a look at the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce site for a comprehensive list of member businesses.

Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day!

Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. And The Village Bookstore in Pleasantville is worth celebrating! Stop by on Saturday to support this valuable part of our Village community.