Acton Boxborough Farmers MarketThis Week at the Market
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Sundays: 10am–2pm, July 11–October 31 • Pearl Street, West Acton, MA

 
 

july 11, 2010

Market Opening: Sunday, July 11!

The ABFM is ready to roll out its second bountiful season, with expanded hours: 10am–2pm every Sunday through October 31! We welcome returning and new vendors, who will tempt you with unparalleled freshness and great variety.

Please join us this Sunday for the small ceremony just before the 10am opening bell, and then shop and schmooze and remember (or learn anew) what's terrific about this community event. And don't forget our new 2010 ABFM grocery bags and, by popular demand, ABFM aprons — available at the ABFM table.
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ABFM Highlighted partner of the week:

The Bird House Garden Center
Bird House is known for its excellent and complete selection of healthy, hardy plants for New England gardens. We specialize in native plants, and organic lawn and garden supplies, and offer NOFA-accredited landscape design and installation. Don't forget our gift shop and backyard birding shop!

www.birdhousegardencenter.com

34 Massachusetts Avenue (Rte. 111)
Boxborough, MA 01719
P 978.263.1628
Hours: 9am–6pm, 7 days/week (closed Jan–Feb)
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PER-DIEM VENDORS

APPALACHIAN NATURALS
Appalachian Naturals produces natural and organic dressings, salsa, dips, and BBQ sauces using locally grown ingredients.
Goshen, MA
www.AppalachianNaturals.com

HAMES & AXLE FARM/SURFING GOAT SOAP
Goat milk soaps have long been valued for their gentleness and hydration. We offer soaps made from the milk of our own Nigerian dwarf goats, using only natural ingredients — no artificial fragrances and no unnecessary additives.
Ashburnham, MA
www.SurfingGoatSoaps.com

ROB'S GARDENS
Rob's Gardens sells a great variety of locally field-grown, hard-to-find perennials and New England wildflowers, all guaranteed hardy in our region.
Littleton, MA

PERFORMER

Bob Lucas of PAN LOCO STEEL BAND
New England's #1 small steel band!
Steel drum calypso and reggae music! When you hear this music, you’ll feel like you’re on a slow boat to Saint Thomas — it’s the real thing!
www.panloco.com

ARTISAN

CAVE MADE POTTERY
Karen Borg's stoneware and porcelain handmade pottery, including bowls, trays, mugs, and tiles.
Acton, MA
www.cavemadepottery.com

kids' activity

LADYBUGS & BENEFICIALS!
Children can drop in to learn about beneficial insects, and perhaps take home a few to protect their home gardens!


special event

FORAGING WORKSHOP JULY 13
WITH RUSS COHEN

ABFM's first Foraging Workshop, July 13, 6–8pm in the Acton Arboretum! Russ Cohen, Arlington-based wild foods enthusiast and environmentalist, will teach participants how to see, identify, and harvest New England wild edibles. Who knows what treats lurk in your own backyard?! More information on the Calendar page; sign-up at coordinator@ABFarmersMarket.org.
Learn more about Russ Cohen.

Come on down — for Real Food from Real People!

SPECIAL THANKS

The ABFM Leadership Board offers particular thanks to these folks for their generous help:

Vic & Jackie Normand of Acton Real Estate (materials reproduction)
David Gerratt of DG Communications (design services)
Michael Snow of Rainbow Tiger Design (IT services)
Steve Lenox (large-format reproduction)

The ABFM Operates on People Power

The ABFM exists because of the hard work of volunteers; the support of local businesses, organizations, and individual contributors; and the help of the Town of Acton and Town staff. We need your time, your expertise, and — yes, your hard-earned cash — to make this effort not only about buying good food, but also about community vitality and shared learning!

Want to help? Hurray! Learn about becoming a business/organizational Supporter here; volunteer here; offer ideas or suggestions here; or just send a plain old donation to us at:

ABFM, 155 Prospect Street, Acton, MA 01720

Thank you so much!

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