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

 
 

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Sunday, October 23
10am–1pm

LAST DAY OF THE REGULAR 2011 SEASON!

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But be sure to come 'round
for our NOV. 20, first-ever
PRE-HOLIDAY MARKET!

10am–1pm at the Town of Acton's newly renovated
Windsor Building, Windsor Avenue & Pearl Street

Pre-Holiday delights for your table, your libations, your decor, and your gift-giving. Get your last hit of ABFM until next Spring! It may be chilly, but come warm up with a cup of hot cider from ABFM. Rain or shine — or snow!

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HOLIDAYS ARE AROUND THE CORNER. CONSIDER ABFM ITEMS FOR YOUR GIFT GIVING: GIFT CERTIFICATES, APRONS, AND TOTE BAGS!


SPECIAL FOR 10/23: ABFM BAGS ONLY $5!

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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, friends, or colleagues — an ABFM Gift Certificate.
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SEASONAL VENDORS:

Applefield 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 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


Lawton's Family Farm
Home of Foxboro Cheese and Oake Knoll Ayrshires
A Massachusetts Century Farm, Lawton's makes cheeses from their own grass-based dairy. Try their fresh cheese, Fromage Blanc, and raw-milk Asiago. Foxborough, MA
www.LawtonsFamilyFarm.com



Gourd & Plenty Farm

This small-scale farm offers more than 20 varieties of heirloom winter squash, as well as other organically grown veggies, including ground (husk) cherries. Ayer & Dracut, MA



Still River Winery
Still River makes traditional Apfel Eis, or apple ice wine, from local varietal apples — more than 80 apples are used in each
375 ml bottle! Sweet, with a gentle bite and a clean finish. Harvard, MA
www.StillRiverWinery.com


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UNDER THE PERFORMANCE CANOPY

ABRHS A Cappella & Comedy
Check out the crazy vocal talent of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School a cappella groups: 13 Fish Named Jennifer; Cascade; Masti (devoted to Indian music); Downbeat; and Freshbeat. Also in the house today: ABRHS's improv comedy group, Chuckle Sandwich. Not to be missed! Acton, MA
11am–12:45pm
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THIS WEEK'S ARTISAN

Hartland Woodcrafters
George Kornfeld, Rob Jones, and Doug Deyoe, Acton neighbors and woodworkers, offer their segmented hardwood bowls and an original-design cradle for people preparing for grandparenthood. Acton, MA

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COMMUNITY TABLE

Open Door Theater
ODT has created learning experiences through theater for adults, children, and people with special needs since its 1980 founding. The group mounts an annual production, conducts workshops for community members, and funds grants for theater facilities. ODT believes that positive theater experiences support people's learning about themselves and engagement with others. Acton, MA

www.OpenDoorTheater.org

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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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