Harvest Fest at the Morton Grove Farmers' Market

• Featured Vendor:  Wright Way Farm

• Balloon creations and entertainment by Ryan Freeman of RC Juggles Entertainment
  

• Music by Gene Lim (8-10 am) and the Niles West Marching Band (10:30-11:00 am) 

• Purchase "Flavors of Niles West" Cookbook for just $10 between 10-11 am.  It is a collection of recipes contributed by students, parents, teachers, staff and alumni.  There is a nice variety of recipes that reflect the cultural diversity of our community.  All proceeds go directly to the band program. 

• Meet local celebrity chef and Morton Grove resident Arlene Erlbach at the Welcome Booththis Saturday!  Arlene was just named as a semi-finalist in the 2014 Pillsbury Bake-Off Kitchen contest for her Cranberry Orange Dark Chocolate Flatbread recipe.  She needs our help to make it to the finals.  Please vote for Arlene online at  http://www.pillsbury.com/BakeOff/Voting-Home/Voting-Gallery

• Morton Grove Park District's Autumn Fest from 12-3 pm at Harrer Park.  Stay after the Market for FREE activities, hay rides, live music by the Lisa Rene' Band, and more.  Pizza and frozen custard will be available for purchase.  

• American Indian Cultural Celebration with Indian Marker Tree Woodcarver 

Plan to stop in the Museum Education Center during the Autumn Festival for activities and crafts exhibiting American Indian culture. View the on-site woodcarving demonstration by artist, Eric Widitz of Artwood Designs. Widitz plans to work with a chainsaw to create the likeness of a Potawotami Eagle Dancer, utilizing the 14 foot trunk of the Indian Marker Tree that was removed from Beckwith and Nashville.

• Community Group:
  • Chicago Master Gardener Pat Reband from the U of I Extension program 
  
  

• Sponsors On Hand:  Michael Molitor Allstate and @ Properties Kim Quintero Residential Real Estate Broker