Sunday, June 23
10am–1pm
 Celebrating Our 5th
Season and Becoming a
Producer-Only Market!
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HIGHLIGHTED PARTNER OF THE WEEK
 THE LOCAL TABLE
Village Pub & Bistro
A neighborhood place that serves Brunch, Dinner & Casual Fare, and Lunch, featuring fresh meals with ingredients from local suppliers. Our burgers were voted “Best in Acton”! We feature New England craft beers and live music, and provide quality catering for businesses and families. Menus and hours may be found on our website.
251 Arlington Street
West Acton, MA 01720
978.263.8743
www.LocalTable-Acton.com
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25th New Sign-up for the ABFM Eblast
To Win 2013 ABFM Grocery Tote!
If you're reading this, chances are pretty good that you're already signed up for this weekly, seasonal eblast. But we bet that all your local friends are not! To encourage more folks to learn about the ABFM, we'll give a 2013 ABFM Grocery Tote to the 25th new sign-up! Forward this eblast to let your best buds know!
Sign up by clicking on the blue "Enews Signup" button on the ABFM website homepage (bottom of right-hand column). Winner will be notified by email, and must pick up her/his tote at market on a date to be arranged.
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Thank You to Our Gracious Neighbors
It may not be obvious when you're on Pearl Street, but the ABFM has several neighbors who abut the market. They graciously accommodate the pedestrian and car traffic of the market, the noise, the dogs, and the general hubbub only a few feet away from their homes — and still support the ABFM! We extend our appreciation to them, and ask you to respect that their driveways, lawns, and walkways are private property; please don't traverse them, and please keep your pets off of them. Thank you!
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 A Little Help from Our Friends
We are in need of volunteers who can help us set up and take down the market this season. It's a quick and fun way to help the market thrive. Please contact Helen, our Volunteer Coordinator, to sign up: volunteers@ABFarmersMarket.org. Thank you for being a part of the ABFM community.
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 Artists/Artisans!
If you are an artist or artisan — or know one — who might be interested in participating in the ABFM this season, please see info here, and contact Dia, our Artisan Coordinator, at
Artisans@ABFarmersMarket.org
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SEASONAL VENDORS
APPLEFIELD FARM • BAGEL ALLEY • CLEARVIEW FARM • DRAGONFLY FARMS
FLATS MENTOR FARM • LILAC HEDGE FARM • MAMADOU'S ARTISAN BAKERY • MONADNOCK BERRIES/HILL ORCHARD • SAMIRA'S HOMEMADE • STILLMAN'S FARM • STOW GREENHOUSES
Learn more about the ABFM 2013 Vendors here.
Please note that Flats Mentor Farm will begin its seasonal attendance on July 7.
SUNDAY'S ADDITIONAL VENDORS
 Bliss Bakery
Everyone Deserves a Little Bliss
The artisan bakeshop specializes in handcrafted breads, pastries, and custom cakes Choose from our wide selection of delicious baked goods made from scratch, using only the finest ingredients. Groton, MA
www.BlissBakeryMA.com
 Coastal Vineyards
Fine Creative Wines
Coastal makes its wines, in its South Dartmouth farm winery, from 12 different grape varieties grown on its eight-acre vineyard. Try Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rosé, White Wave, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and more. Dartmouth, MA
www.Coastal-Vineyards.com
 Farmer Tim's Vegetables
This New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farmer will offer a variety of veggies grown in nearby Belmont, including tomatoes, lettuces, sweet potatoes, greens, and herbs. Belmont, MA
857.334.3121
 Nobscot Artisan Cheese
At Eastleigh Farm
Cheesemaker Sue Rübel creates handmade artisan cheeses tied to place and named for the areas' historical people and places. Framingham, MA
www.NobscotCheese.com
 Orange Wheelbarrow
Home Grown. Hand Made.
Orange Wheelbarrow transforms homegrown herbs and locally grown produce into delicious gourmet jams, specialty pickles, chutneys, relishes, and seasonal preserves. Products are made in small batches for best quality and bold flavors. Concord, MA
www.OrangeWheelbarrow.com
 Still River Winery
Producer of New England's Own
Apfel Eis (Apple Ice Wine)
From local varietal apples, Still River makes its traditional apple ice wine, with intense, complex flavor that's clean and slightly sweet. Harvard, MA
www.StillRiverWinery.com
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THIS WEEK'S ARTISAN
 KIM'S CUSTOM SOAPS
Kim's Soaps are made in small batches, using natural ingredients: essential oils for fragrance, moisturizing oils, and loofah, oatmeal, and pumice for exfoliation. The handcrafted soaps come in a variety of colors and shapes, making them perfect gifts. Harvard, MA
www.etsy.com/shop/kimscustomsoaps
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UNDER THE PERFORMANCE CANOPY
 A-B REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL VARIETY SHOW
Acton-Boxborough High School students and recent grads will perform in a variety of short acts that feature singing, comedy improv, acoustic guitar, and more. Acton & Boxborough, MA
11am–12:45pm
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 ABFM welcomes EBT/SNAP benefits. This season, we continue our "SNAP doubling" program: until project funds are depleted, we'll double the first $10 in SNAP benefits used at marketPlease come to the ABFM stall at market to learn more or visit our SNAP page.
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GIVE GREAT ABFM GIFTS!
Or grab one for yourself . . .
Stop by the ABFM table and do a great thing for family or friends — an ABFM Gift Certificates in any denomination you'd like. And check out our new 2013 ABFM recycled-cotton bags, ABFM organic cotton T-shirts, and ABFM aprons, available at market!
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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! |
