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On the Town Common, Saturdays, 9:30 - 1:30
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Grilled corn returns to the market this week! In what has become a much-anticipated annual tradition, E. L. Silvia Farm is generously donating some of their delicious corn for market customers to enjoy. Stop by the market manager's tent for a delicious ear of
some grilled corn on the cob.
The cooking demonstration this week features Susan Cabana, who will do a juicing demo and will discuss the importance of eating seasonal fruits and vegetables. Susan is passionate about and dedicated to bringing health and wellness to the mind, body, and spirit. She successfully achieves this in her own life and for others through her company, Nourish Your Soul. She works with her clients towards improving their overall wellness through a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Bistro 5 will again be at the market selling delicious ready-to-eat sandwiches and salads--check out their market menu selection.
Don't forget to stop by the market manager's tent to enter the raffle for the market-themed quilt handmade and generously donated by the Winchester Artists Network.
Upcoming events include this year's environmental fair, which will take place on the common on October 16 alongside the farmers market. And there will also be a special indoor market on November 20, which will be a great opportunity to buy local foods and produce right before Thanksgiving as well as to get a start on holiday shopping.
Middle school and high school students--submissions are now being accepted for the environmental fair photo essay contest. See the details below.
Thank you to the customers who have used our system for advance ordering from participating farmers and other vendors. Try out advance ordering when you have a busy Saturday scheduled or when rain is predicted or to be sure you get an item that might sell out. Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions about advance ordering.
Check the farmers market website for additional information about the market, including vendor profiles, frequently asked questions, and the schedule for artists, entertainers, and the rotating business, food, and community group tents. Visit the website for Sustainable Winchester, the sponsor of the farmers market, to get information about current projects, monthly meetings, and volunteer opportunities.
Remember that the market will take place rain or shine throughout the season. Try to bring your own shopping bags to the market, and please ride your bike or walk to the market if you can. If you drive, park your car in the Aberjona or Shore Road lot to leave parking spaces surrounding the common open for short-term parking near downtown businesses. The Aberjona lot, which runs along the commuter rail track across from the post office, is free on weekends, including the permit spaces in the end of the lot.
We look forward to seeing you on the common on Saturday.
Sincerely,
Winchester Farmers Market Organizing Committee
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This Week at the Market
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Vegetables: beets, bok choi, broccoli, chard (bright lights, green, red), corn, cucumbers, eggplant (Japanese, purple), garlic, kale (green, red), peppers (cubanelle, green, jalapeno, poblano, purple, rainbow, red, serrano, white), pumpkins, squash (kousa, patty pan, summer, zucchini), tomatoes (cherry, grape, heirloom, yellow, plum, red), winter squash (acorn, butternut, red curry, spaghetti)
Fruit: apples (Cortland, Ginger Gold, Honey Crisp, Macintosh, Macoun, Mutzu, Paula Red, Royal Gala), grapes (green, purple, seedless), pears (Bosc), plums (prune, sugar)
Herbs: basil, dry herb and spice blends, herbal tea
Other products: grass-fed beef, bread, candy, cheese, chocolate, cider, cut flowers, eggs, fish, gourds, honey, jam and preserves, lobster, ready-to-eat sandwiches and salads from Bistro 5
Entertainment: to be announced
Artist: Mark Flannery, photography
Community Group Tent: Winchester Cultural Council
Business Tent: Karol Peralta, jewelry
Food Tent: Deborah's Kitchen, jams and preserves
Cooking/Nutrition Demonstration: Susan Cabana, juicing
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Environmental Fair
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 The Environmental Fair is in its third year held in conjunction with the Winchester Farmers Market on the Winchester Town Common. This year the Fair will be on Saturday, October 16, 9:30am - 3:00pm.
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Photo Essay contest: What do you appreciate about your natural environment and how would you preserve it?
Middle school and high school students are invited to answer this question by submitting a 4x6 original printed photograph along with a 100-200 word typed explanation. Please include your name, age, email address and phone number on the backs of the photograph and explanation paragraph. Entries may be submitted to the main desk at Winchester Library starting October 1 and no later than October 14. All submissions will be on display at the Environmental Fair on the town common on October 16 (rain date is October 23). Fairgoers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite submission. The winning entry will be published in the Winchester Star newspaper.
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The vision for the Environmental Fair is to serve as an educational resource for all aspects of the lives of the residents of Winchester and the surrounding towns: recreation, home, business, and government. There will be several components along with the various exhibitors including a lecture series, live music, bicycle safety and repair workshops, and a children's activity center. Part of the schedule includes a ceremony presenting Winchester's Climate Action Plan to the Board of Selectmen. The cross-section of the exhibitors will range from local, state, and federal government initiatives; updates from Winchester student activities; local and regional environmental groups; energy efficiency and renewable experts; recycling choices; and sustainable lifestyle choices.
As always, it's a great opportunity to bring your family to the common to listen to live music, shop for local produce, and learn about all the environmental initiatives happening in our town.
Volunteers are needed to work that day--from setting up tables in the morning and helping exhibitors unload, to breaking down tables in the afternoon. Please email Sara Ferguson to sign up for a shift: sara_ferguson@verizon.net.
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Volunteer at the Market
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We need volunteers this week (and every week) to help with the farmers market, especially for setup before the market between 8:30 and 9:30 and takedown after the market between 1:30 and 2:30. If you are able to help, please sign up at our online signup sheet to let us know when you are coming.
Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered to help. Your assistance is especially important in keeping the market running smoothly, and we appreciate everything you do!
We also still need volunteers to help with setup and takedown for the Environmental Fair on October 16. Be a part of this fun, informative, and community-building event! Please email Sara Ferguson at sara_ferguson@verizon.net to sign up.
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