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Farmers' Market has the best of all things "local"

This Week

Singer and guitar player Sam Blanchette is a local favorite with a loyal following. He'll have you singing along to your favorite Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae and Funk tunes as you shop the market.

The Lemonade Stand will be sponsored this week by Race4Chase to raise money for The Chase Kowalski Memorial Fund. 

Seller of educational games, toys & specialty books, Discovery Toys will be at the market with samples of what they sell as well as information on how their products have set the standard for the last 35 years.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut will be on hand to collect your donations of "gently used" clothing and household goods. Be sure to stop by their truck for more information and a tax-deductible donation form.

Nurse Margaret Sessa of Griffin Hospital's Community Outreach & Parish Nursing Department will be at the market with information on breast health awareness for women. 

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Local author and baker Dana Joy will be selling copies of her cookbook "Dana's Famous Quiche Recipes & More!".

About the Market

The Monroe Farmers’ Market is a seasonal market focused on sustainable and locally produced food. We offer fresh, locally-grown, certified organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic-free beef, pork and chicken, fresh pasta and sauces, pickles, hummus, gluten-free baked goods, prepared foods, cut flowers, herbs, handmade soaps, goat's milk products, cheese, raw honey, local maple syrup, jam, pies, homespun yarn, seafood, eggs and more!

All of the items sold at the market are grown or made in Connecticut by people who care deeply about the land and who make thoughtful, conscientious choices for its stewardship. Join us every Friday on the Town Green at the gazebo for the freshest products around. 

For more information including a weekly schedule of events, visit www.monroefarmersmarket.org.
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