Senior Day Brings Activities for All Ages

Last Saturday at the shoppers were welcomed with the tunes of Honky Tonk Parade and enjoyed buying bags full of corn, greens, fruits, honey, chocolate-dipped cookies, fresh baked bread and more.

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So, how can we top that? How about with Senior Day at the market? Tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. there will be a full day of activities for seniors and everyone else. Bring the grandkids to the market for face painting, crafts and treats.

Produce is growing fast with all the rain and sunny, warm weather in the region. Corn is big, along with berries, peaches, beans, tomatoes, squash, onions, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, plums, lettuce, potatoes, beets, peppers and more. The market also offers honey, bread, grass-fed beef, free range chickens, eggs, cheese, coffee, cookies and chocolate-dipped cake pops. Bring your garden shears and get them sharpened.

Senior Day Event Schedule:

Market vendors open 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Knitting circle hosted by Barb from Albo Acres. Bring your knitting and a chair.

Bingo with prizes at 9 a.m. and noon

Line dance demonstration at 10 a.m.

Live music by Hillions String Band 10 a.m.-noon

The market is located at 8930 Waukegan Road every Saturday through Oct. 15. For more information visit www.mgfarmersmarket.com or www.facebook.com/MGFarmersMarket.