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Dec. 7th Winter Market in Just 2 Weeks! Volunteers Needed!

Thank you to all who attended our Full Committee Meeting last week!

We have a wonderful group of volunteers, but still need a few more people to help with the December 7th Winter Market.   

We need people to help with:
  • Set up (7:30-9:00 am)
  • Welcome Booth Shift 1 (9:00-11:30 am)
  • Kiddie Corner Shift 1 (9:00-11:30 am)
  • Welcome Booth Shift 2 (11:30 am - 2:00 pm)
  • Kiddie Corner Shift 2 (11:30 am - 2:00 pm)
  • Clean Up (2:00-3:00 pm) 

Please e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com to sign up!


The Morton Grove WINTER Farmers' Market is just TWO WEEKS AWAY!

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Saturday, December 7th: 9 am - 2 pm 

Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove  

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~ Local artisans ~ holiday treats ~ gift items ~ breakfast and lunch cafe ~  

THANK YOU to our Indoor Markets Sponsor: 

MB Financial Bank 


Mark your calendars for our Indoor Spring Markets on 
Saturday, March 22nd, 9 am - 2 pm
Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove   

Our regular outdoor season will run Saturday mornings from June 7 - October 18, 2014, 8 am - 12 pm

with a pre-season Mother's Day Market on Saturday, May 10, 2014, 8 am - 12 pm.

 

We once again plan to accept the Link Card and offer Double Value Tokens thanks to our Link/SNAP/EBT Sponsors NorthShore University HealthSystemsBMO Harris BankCreative Promotional Products, and the USDA.

All of our indoor and outdoor markets will continue to offer FREE drawings at the Welcome Booth for your chance to win a MGFM reusable bag filled with goodies from our local vendors.   Be sure to fill out a slip at EACH MARKET with your name, e-mail address, and phone number.  You can't win if you don't enter!  Winners will be notified by e-mail or phone after the Market closes and may pick up their prize during the next Market day.

Can't wait for the Morton Grove Farmers' Market's December 7th Winter Market?   Check out the Glenview Indoor Market this weekend.
  • Date:  Saturday, November 23rdTime:  9 am - 1 pm
  • Location:  Glenview New Church 74 Park Drive, Glenview
  • Fee:  Free
  • More Information:  Contact Roxanne Junge at RMJunge@aol.com or 847-962-4073

After the Glenview Winter Market, stop by the Morton Grove Park District's NEW Passport to Morton Grove Event.   
  • Date: Saturday, November 23, 2013
  • Time: 1 - 3 pm
  • Location: Prairie View Community Center
  • Fee: Free 

Come celebrate the different cultures that make Morton Grove unique. This event will be filled with entertainment, crafts and information that will open your eyes to different regions of the world. So grab your friends and travel around the world with the Morton Grove Park District. No need to bring your passport for entry, we will provide you with one.

Scheduled performances by: Niles West Latino Club, McNulty Irish Dancers (They performed at our Dance Day last August!), and Isla Pacifika Dancers

We are currently looking for vendors selling local food products and artisan gift items for both of the indoor markets and the 2014 outdoor markets.   The Morton Grove Farmers' Market strives to be a local, producer-only Market.   All items must be home-grown, handmade, and/or vendor-created from locally-owned operations. Fruits, vegetables and flowers need to be grown within the approximate range of 150 miles of Morton Grove.   E-mail peggy@mgfarmersmarket.com for information or an Indoor Market or Regular Season application.

For more information, call 847.750.MGFM, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com,visit mgfarmersmarket.comfacebook.com/MGFarmersMarket, and follow us on twitter @mgfarmersmarket.
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