What's For (School) Lunch?

School's in session, and lunches are being packed to go. Can they remain fun, healthy and source the Market's fresh, seasonal foods? Sure! You can help kids to learn smart food decisions by striving toward these goals. Keep things simple. Integrate heirloom tomatoes, apples, pears, carrots, cheese, eggs, whole grain bread, peanut butter, jelly/jam, quiche and more into your school lunch plans. All these items are present at the Pleasantville Farmers Market. You can find additional dietary advice for children from resources like eatright.org.

Saturday visitors will find our 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Showcase displayed at the Market's south end (8:30am-12:30pm). Volunteers from ARC Stages will be tabling in the marketplace to highlight their new production Private Eyes (8:30am-12:30pm). The Educational Stage of ARC Stages will host a theater games workshop in the Kids Event area (9:30am-11:00am). And the Pleasantville Farmers Market Music Series presents rumba, flamenco, and Afro-Cuban rhythms by the guitar duo Gimagua (10:00am-12:00pm). To keep on top of over 60 events at the Market throughout the season view the website's calendar page by clicking here.

Last Call: Shares Your Ideas!

Are you one who likes to get in the last word? We're closing our annual survey on Friday, September 8, and if you haven’t filled out the Market's Annual Customer Survey, please do so by clicking here. We certainly value your input, and participants are eligible for a prize drawing of Market Bucks and Market t-shirts.

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 Indoor Market each month.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the following Rotation Vendors will also be in this Saturday:

· Demi Olive Oil

· Krazy For Kazu's

· North Winds Lavender Farm

· Red Barn Bakery

· SallyeAnder

· Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery

Open When, and Park Where?

The Outdoor Market is open Saturday from 8:30am to1:00pm. Where to park? Get to know the "hidden parking lots of Pville". There are 7 parking lots within a few blocks of the Market. Review them all by clicking here to view a parking map.

Edible Hudson Valley Issues Saturday

Edible Hudson Valley has delivered complimentary copies of their newest issue, just out this week. Collect a copy at the Market's south entrance (while supplies last). If you want to learn more about Edible Hudson Valleyclick here.

Using SNAP At The Market

The Pleasantville Farmers Market welcomes shoppers using SNAP EBT. To use SNAP benefits begin at the Manager's Tent, located at the north end of the marketplace. A Market Manager will help you to redeem your benefits as tokens. And due 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. Learn more about SNAP benefits byclicking here.

Phelps Health Tip:

Some Health Benefits Of Cruciferous Vegetables

Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "Cruciferous vegetables, such as kale, broccoli, bok choy and cauliflower, are recommended for their high levels of antioxidants and phytochemicals. In a recent study, women who consumed more cruciferous vegetables had lower concentrations of inflammatory markers. And that correlates to reduced risks of cancer".

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Wright's Farm Report

Soon we'll be focused squarely upon apples, but this week Wright's Farm is highlighting winter squash. Shoppers can enjoy many varieties including spaghetti squash, acorn squash, butternut squash, delicata squash and sweet dumpling squash. They also note they will have Concord grapes.

Cowberry Crossing Farm: Talkin' Turkey

Cowberry Crossing Farm is taking orders early for Organic Thanksgiving turkeys to better accommodate customers' desired bird size. To learn more stop by their tent.

Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery

The producers of the critically acclaimed Doc's Craft Hard Apple Cider are featuring a seasonal varietySaturday: Pumpkin Hard Apple Cider. Stop by to try a sample and to learn about distilled items like their Black Dirt Bourbon.

Kiernan Farm SALE

This week Kiernan Farm has SALES on both their beef sandwich steaks at $11.25/lb (reg. $14.25), and their pork fresh ham steaks (not smoked), at $7.25/lb (reg. $10.25).

North Winds Lavender Farm

North Winds Lavender Farm has lavender plants of several types, regionally propagated and grown at their Pawling, New York farm. Stop by to review their many lavender products including delicious lavender scones.

Mums Have Arrived

Simply Planted will have mums for sale in all colors. Sizes range from from 6" to 16" and also some hanging combo baskets.

Who Has Eggs?

Campanelli's Poultry Farm and Wright's Farm do, and they're located toward the north of the marketplace. Yellow Bell Farm provides fresh eggs and is located near the south entrance to the Market. And Cowberry Crossing Farm carries a small supply of eggs produced on their Certified Organic and Biodymanic farm.

Pickle The Summer: Recipe Link

This Saturday Spice Revolution is focusing on pickling. Stop by to learn about spices that are ideal as pickling ingredients to preserve the bounty of beautiful veggies that are in season right now. The idea is to enjoy an endless summer by pickling all your favorite summer items right now. More details? To see a pickling recipe from Spice Revolution click here.

Edgwick Farm

Saturday Edgwick Farm will be bring two seasonal Canterbury soft goat cheese pairings: one with sweet fresh peach jam, and one with savory basil walnut pesto.

Little Seed Gardens: Shishito Peppers

Little Seed Gardens notes they again have a nice crop of Shishito peppers this week. To learn about ways to use this spicy summer treat click here.

EVENTS AT THE MARKET

Special Event: 8:30am - 12:30pm

2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Showcase

This Saturday the Market will host an Electric Vehicle Showcase. From 8:30am-12:30pm the group Drive Electric (Westchester), and the annual National Drive Electric Week, will present the Showcase which will include a Tesla Model X (SUV), Tesla Model S, Chevy Bolt, and Nissan Leaf. See the electric vehicles, talk to owners and learn more about electric vehicles from members of our local Westchester Electric Vehicle Group. Make driving more electrifying with an electric vehicle!

Kids Market Sprouts Activity: 9:30am - 11:00am

Join the Educational Stage of Arc Stages for an open theater games workshop. Children are invited to sample some of our favorite theater games that teach cues, commitment, teamwork, and acting technique, while having lots of fun!

Music Series: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Gimagua

If you live in or visit NYC, you have undoubtedly seen and heard these handsome Columbian brothers playing their Flamenco-tinged guitar music in the subway. Now they’re bringing their high spirits to the Pleasantville Farmers Market. Not to be missed. While shopping the Market, set aside time to enjoy rumba, flamenco and Afro-Cuban rhythms played by guitar duo Gimagua.