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Building Community With Carrot Sticks and Apple Slices, Morton Grove Farmers' Market Kicks Off
Local officials, community groups gather to celebrate the first official week of the market.
Morton Grove residents, local officials, and several community groups turned out Saturday morning to celebrate the official opening of the Morton Grove Farmers' Market. This is the second year for the market, which is open every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 15th. Check out the video for a peek at the action. The opening celebration featured a flag presentation by Morton Grove Boy Scout Troop 228, the singing of the National Anthem, performances by Golf Middle School's Jazz Band and Show Chorus, and speeches from several local officials. 17th District State Representative Dan Biss reminded those in attendance that a farmer's market has a larger purpose than just being a place to buy quality products and produce. …
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Larry Gomberg
4:21 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Great opening day! Hope we can build on the success of this day and make each Saturday at the Morton Grove Farmers Market a great day for our community, its businesses and its people. Thanks again to all who contribute to the Market and help make it the event that it is. I am proud to be just one of the village officials who participate in and help make the Farmers Market the pride of our village… more ›