Senior Day at the Morton Grove Farmers' Market this Saturday 9/7!

Morton Grove Farmers' Market 

SENIOR DAY! 

Saturday, September 7th 

Market Hours: 8 am - 12 pm 
Market Address: 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove 

Senior Day is co-sponsored by the North Shore Senior Center.  The North Shore Senior Center (NSSC) is located in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, right next to the Market.  

Senior Day Schedule of Events:

• 9:30 - 10:30 am  Painting with Acrylics Demonstration with local artist, graphic designer and teacher Mila Ryk.

• 10:45 - 11:00 Acting and Improvisation Demonstration

• Complimentary Blood Pressure Screenings all morning long, compliments of Mather LifeWays and Dr. Christy Matusiak of Halcyon Health Chiropractic.

• We will have FIVE community groups with activities and information tables all morning long.

FEATURED VENDOR: 

Super Cup Coffee Shop! Bill and Evy Wegner run the beloved neighborhood coffee shop located at the corner of Fernald and Lincoln.  In both the coffee shop and their booth at the market, Super Cup proudly serves Casteel Coffee and Coffee AM. Stop by Super Cup's tent for hot or iced coffee, lemonade, bottled water, and Hair of the Ferret Gourmet Salsa. 

Illinois and Michigan sweet corn is available from Blankenship Farm - Eau Claire, MI, Patyk Farms - Richmond, IL, Twin Garden Farms - Harvard, IL and Wright Way Farm - Beloit, WI.  Check out the ABC7 News Mirai sweet corn video here.

Fresh, local produce including SWEET CORN, PEACHES, APRICOTS, GRAPES, PLUMS, APPLES, TOMATOES, EGGPLANT, ONIONS, BLACKBERRIES, CUCUMBERS, BROCCOLI,  ZUCCHINI, MUSK MELONS, RADISHES, POTATOES, BEETS, GREEN BEANS, WAX BEANS, CARROTS and much more!

Click here for a Seasonal Produce Guide.

• Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses

• Artisan crafts and goods such as LAZ Cosmetics Peppermint Cooling Spray

Entertainment:

Niles North Marching Band 

Sponsor On Hand:

MB Financial Bank

Community Groups:

• Mather LifeWays MOREways is a virtual community that offers more opportunities, resources, and experiences to stay connected to your neighborhood and the people in it.  

• Morton Grove Advisory Commission on Aging - composed of senior citizen residents and representatives of public and private organizations serving the needs of older residents of Morton Grove. 

• Morton Grove Garden Club - a group created to foster their mutual love for gardening and philanthropy

• Morton Grove Woman's Club - a group formed as a philanthropic social club to serve women and families in Morton Grove and the surrounding communities.  They donate monies to needy families, local abuse shelters, various charities, and scholarships.  They donate time and resources to Morton Grove Days to promote the community.  

• North Shore Senior Center's mission is to foster the independence and well-being of older adults, enhance their dignity and self-respect, and promote their participation in and contribution toward all aspects of community life.  They offer educational programs, social gatherings, volunteer opportunities and support services for older adults, as well as information and assistance for caregivers and family members.  Stop by to meet Loretta Pable, Program Coordinator of the NSSC. 

Don't forget our FREE weekly giveaway drawing of products from our wonderful vendors.You can enter every week at the Welcome Booth on Saturdays between 8 am - 12 pm.The lucky winner will be notified by e-mail or phone to pick up their prize on the following Saturday.

These are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday's Farmers' Market:

• Albo Acres  back 9/14 (alpaca wool, hand knit products, stuffed animals)
• Alluring Spectrums (hand-carved wood, stained glass)
• Aunty Jeanne's (jams, jellies, honey)
• The Backyard Bed & Breakfast (hand-crafted wooden bird and bat houses, squirrel feeders, door knockers, and toys)
• Beijo de Chocolat (award winning chocolates, pastries, gourmet teas)
• Benhart Farms (pork, beef, burgers, sausages, poultry, cage free brown eggs)
• Blankenship Farms (fruits, vegetables)
• Brian Kabat Photography back 10/19 (calendars, greeting cards, portrait services)
• Brick Oven Kitchen (hummus, pita chips, salads)
• Buttercream by Julianna (gluten-free baked goods, made to order waffles)
• The Cheese People (artisan cheeses)
• Diana's Whoopie Pies (whoopie pies and fruit pies)
• Fusion Spice (vegetarian and vegan Indian themed wraps and mini-samosas)
• Jilly Bean Jar (hand crafted aprons, hair accessories, soap savers, sandwich wraps)
• Gretta's Goats back 9/28 (organic goat milk soaps)
• LAZ Cosmetics (natural bath and body care, hand made jewelry, blown glass items)
• Lyons Fruit Farm (fruits, vegetables, flowers, cage free eggs)
• Maier's Bakery (local danishes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, coffee cakes, and breads)
• North Shore Pet Chef back 9/21 (all natural pet foods and treats)
• Patyk Farms (Illinois grown vegetables, flowers, plants, and now EGGS!)
• FEATURED VENDOR Super Cup Coffee Shop (hot and iced coffee, lemonade, bottled water, salsa)
• Tamales Express (meat and vegetarian tamales, tacos, elotes / corn on the cob)
• Twin Garden Farms (Illinois grown Mirai sweet corn)
• Wright Way Farm (organic vegetables, whole wheat flour and whole wheat pasta)

Little Sprout t-shirts and MGFM bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for sale at the Welcome Booth every Saturday.

Our Market accepts Link EBT cards (SNAP Food Stamp benefits) at the BMO Harris Bank booth near the Welcome Booth. Thanks to our generous sponsors who made this possible!

Double your Link dollars (up to $25 per card per week) with Double Value Tokens provided by NorthShore University HealthSystems.

Questions about Link at our Market?  Click the Frequently Asked Questions here: MGFM Link Customer FAQ or MGFM Link Vendor FAQ!

For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, please call 847.750.6436, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com, or visit our website:www.mgfarmersmarket.com

Parking for the Market is located in the MB Financial Bank South lot, the American Legion Civic Center lot, the Historical Museum lot, and the Harrer Pool parking lots (both East and West of the Pool).

Out of consideration for our neighboring businesses, please do not park in the street along Fernald, south of Dempster.