Acton Boxborough Farmers MarketThis Week at the Market
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SUNDAYS: 10am–1pm, JUNE 17–OCTOBER 21 • PEARL STREET, WEST ACTON, MA

 
 

JUNE 24, 2012

Sunday, June 24
10am–1pm

Thank you all for a grand opening day last Sunday!
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HIGHLIGHTED PARTNER OF THE WEEK

ACTON
MONTESSORI SCHOOL ~
The Children's House

We at Acton Montessori believe that a child’s education is the most important investment a family can make. Our preschool is dedicated to providing the foundation for your child's success in life through a balance of socialization and academics. Our school's small and intimate environment and the excellent natural light in our open classroom nurture children's bodies and spirits. With years of Montessori teaching experience, our superb staff provides your child with the skills to grow into a successful, independent thinker.

www.ActonMontessori.com

537 Massachusetts Avenue
Acton, MA 01720
978.263.4333
Email: ActonMontessori@gmail.com

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Kristi Twichell, Master Gardener, at ABFM

Stop by the ABFM table to consult with Master Gardener Kristi Twichell, who will be at market to answer your gardening questions. What is a cutworm? Who's eating my basil? How do I build my soil? Kristi will happily help with these or any other garden queries or seasonal gardening madness!

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ABFM Family Grows!

We welcome to to the ABFM family Thomas Edward Campbell V (the fifth!), aka Fin! Born to Jennifer Taylor Campbell (intrepid ABFM Coordinator) and Tom Campbell on June 19, Fin was launched at 8 lbs. 9 oz. and 21.5 in. Mom, baby, and Dad are doing splendidly. And in an embarrassment of good news, we also welcome Madeline Marie Watt, born June 16 at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and 19.75 in. to Helen Payne Watt (ABFM Volunteer Coordinator) and Jamie Watt, and brothers Jesse and Sam, who are thrilled to have a lemonade stand apprentice. Sweet peas abound!
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Special SNAP Offer

The ABFM accepts SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The market is a great place to use SNAP: by shopping for the freshest produce (which lasts longer in the fridge), you get terrific nutritional bang for your buck. The ABFM is sponsoring a special offer for SNAP users: we'll double the value of the first $10 you spend in SNAP benefits at market. So if you decide to spend $15 at market, you'll actually get $25 to spend. [This offer lasts until we distribute the allotted $250 for the season.] Come to the ABFM stall at market for details!
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GIVE GREAT ABFM GIFTS!
Or grab one for yourself . . .
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. And check out our new 2012 ABFM recycled-cotton bags, ABFM organic cotton T-shirts, and ABFM aprons, available at market!
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SEASONAL VENDORS

APPLEFIELD FARM • BAGEL ALLEY • BURROUGHS FARM • DRAGONFLY FARM • FLATS MENTOR FARM • MAMADOU'S ARTISAN BAKERY • MONADNOCK BERRIES/HILL ORCHARD • NELLA PASTA • NOBSCOT ARTISAN CHEESE • SPRINGDELL FARM • STILLMAN'S FARM • TWIN SEAFOOD
Learn more about the ABFM 2012 Vendor here.


SUNDAY'S ADDITIONAL VENDORS

Green River Ambrosia
Fine meads made with local raw honey, fresh water, yeast, and the occasional herb or fruit. Green River provides the taste of a season of hard work by our bee friends. Greenfield, MA

www.GreenRiverAmbrosia.com



Herb An' Chicks Farm Project
Pesticide- and herbicide-free culinary herbs, plants, and cooking oils; medicinal herbs, teas, and tinctures; free-range chicken, duck, and goose eggs; Eco-ganically grown fruits and vegetables; and pastured roaster chickens.Westford, MA

www.HerbAnChicks.com

The Herb Lyceum at Gilson's
Potted herb plants, annuals, and perennials, as well as vegetables, and herbal dinners on Fridays and Saturdays in the refurbished carriage house. Groton, MA

www.GilsonsLyceum.com

La Bella Dolce
Elegant pastries, breads, and breakfast delicacies, freshly baked for market and prepared with local fruits, berries, vegetables, honey, and several whole grains and organic ingredients. Westford, MA

www.LaBellaDolceBakery.com

Pat-O's Pickles
Hand-packed, small-batch pickled vegetables, using only the finest ingredients sourced primarily from farms across New England. Groton, MA

www.PatOsPickles.com


Samira's Homemade
The very best authentic Egyptian and Lebanese food — healthy, delicious, and made from fresh ingredients, with no preservatives. Belmont, MA

www.SamirasHomemade.com


Still River Winery
Producer of New England's Own Apel Eis Apple Ice Wine
Still River makes traditional Apfel Eis, or apple ice wine, from local varietal apples — with more than 80 apples used for each 375 ml bottle. Sweet, with a gentle bite and a clean finish. Harvard, MA

www.StillRiverWinery.com


Turtle Creek Winery
This boutique winery produces only 1200 cases of world-class wine annually. Lincoln, MA

www.TurtleCreekWine.com



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THIS WEEK'S ARTISAN

RAY PARADISO
Ray paints landscapes and seascapes, often based on photos of scenes from New England and other parts of the country. He works with acrylics on stretched canvas or canvas panel, and has recently been working with “open” acrylics. Acton, MA

www.Rays-Pavilion.com

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UNDER THE PERFORMANCE CANOPY

THE FAREWELLS
The Farewells mix acoustic pop, folk, rock and a pinch of electronica to form a beautiful and eclectic union of sound. Multi-instrumentalist Peter Linnane's long history in the Boston music scene — as leader of the '90s rock band The Madcap Laughs, playing with numerous local and international acts, and composing for documentaries and commercials — and Samantha Linnane's harmonies illuminate their melody-driven arrangements. Boxborough, MA
11am–12:45pm

www.The Farewells.com
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THE COMMUNITY TABLE

EDUCATIONAL HOMESTAY PROGRAMS
The EF Educational Homestay Program breaks down cultural barriers through language and cultural exchange. It seeks volunteer host families to open their homes to international exchange students from China and Spain for three weeks this summer. Cambridge, MA

www.EF.com/ehp

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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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