Acton Boxborough Farmers MarketThis Week at the Market
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SUNDAYS: 10am–1pm, JULY 10–OCTOBER 23 • PEARL STREET, WEST ACTON, MA

 
 

AUGUST 28, 2011

Sunday, Sept. 11
10am–1pm

We are mindful of this Sunday's 10-year 9/11 anniversary, and trust that making our communities stronger and more connected — as the ABFM does — is one important way to heal and to affirm what's good in the world.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF GREAT LOCAL FOOD!
The ABFM now has available ABFM Gift Certificates in any denomination you'd like. Stop by the ABFM table and do a great thing for family or friends — an ABFM Gift Certificate.
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HIGHLIGHTED PARTNER OF THE WEEK

Middlesex Savings Bank

Middlesex Savings Bank believes that building a strong community begins with local organizations and people. That's why, year after year, we’re proud to provide financial and volunteer support to hundreds of Eastern and Central Massachusetts–based organizations and events that help to strengthen our communities and the people that live and work within them.

www.MiddlesexBank.com

1.877.463.6287
Local branch locations:
291 Main Street, Acton
577 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton

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SEASONAL VENDORS:

Applefield Farm, Appleview Farm, Bagel Alley, Burroughs Farm, Dragonfly Farms, Flats Mentor Farm, Foxbarn Farm, Jedermann Bakery, Mamadou's Artisan Bakery, Monadnock Berries, Nella Pasta, Stillman's Farm, and Twin Seafood. Learn more about the ABFM 2011 Vendors here.

SUNDAY'S ADDITIONAL VENDORS:

Cape Cod Original
Where Great Flavor
and Good Health Meet!

Cape Cod offers all-natural, gluten-free chowders, seasonal gazpachos, dips, and spreads, and sources from New England fishermen and local farms. Osterville, MA
www.CapeCodOriginal.com

Fastachi
Artisan-Roasted Nuts
Discover Fastachi nuts, hand roasted and seasoned only with sea salt, and Fastachi nut mixes and nut butters. Watertown, MA
www.Fastachi.com

Goodies
Our decadent cookies come in 10 flavors, ensuring a favorite for the most discriminating cookie lover. Remember, a balanced diet is a cookie in each hand! Belmont, MA
www.GoodiesHomemade.com


Gourd & Plenty Farm
Gourd & Plenty Farm offers organically grown produce, including more than 20 varieties of heirloom winter squash and ground (husk) cherries. Ayer & Dracut, MA


Green River Ambrosia
The Valley's Finest Mead
This small, artisanal meadery makes fine honey wines with local raw honey, water, yeast, and organic herbs or fruits. The taste of a season via the work of our bee friends! Greenfield, MA
www.GreenRiverAmbrosia.com


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UNDER THE PERFORMANCE CANOPY

Nicholas Bogosian
A Houston native, Bogosian fell in love with old-time mountain music and in 2007 began his mentorship with John Grimm, banjo and fiddle player for “The Georgia Potlickers.” Since his recent arrival in Massachusetts, Nicholas has quickly gained fans for his energetic and soulful interpretations of traditional mountain tunes. His new album, "Old Soul," is his first songwriting venture. Haverhill, MA
11am–12:45pm

www.reverbnation.com/nicholasbogosian

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THIS WEEK'S ARTISAN

EclecDesign Jewelry
Ursula Flury creates one-of-a-kind, affordable necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that range from traditional, symmetric designs to bold, asymmetric statements. Express yourself!
Littleton, MA

www.EclecDesignJewelry.com

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SNAP AT THE ABFM

ABFM now accepts EBT/SNAP benefits. Please come to the ABFM stall at market to learn more, and/or check out our website SNAP page.



Closing the Loop . . .

Please bring to the ABFM table at market any (clean) containers you've acquired during your ABFM shopping, including green paperboard boxes, and paper and plastic bags. We'll make them available to our vendors for re-use when appropriate.

 

Come on down — for Real Food from Real People!

The ABFM Operates on People Power

The ABFM exists because of our terrific vendors; the support of local businesses, organizations, and individual contributors; the help of the Town of Acton and Town staff; and the hard work of volunteers. We need your time and expertise to make this effort not only about buying good food and supporting local enterprises, 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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