Hot enough for ya? The weather has been steamy but don’t let that stop you from getting to the East Lynn Farmers’ Market for some fresh, seasonal produce, a cold beer and some great live music.
Bring back your pots!
If you received any native plants last week from Project Swallowtail, we are collecting the pots this week to return them. Last week was truly inspiring to see how many people are planting pollinators. In the words of the organizers, “It is something that may seem to have a small impact but does bring a positive and very tangible benefit to our community.” About 300 plants were shared with community members, and all those plants were produced from the seeds of one garden!
The lineup…
Mortimer Bakeshop and Keystone Preserves are the popup vendors this week so you can load up on cake, cookies, macaroons, s’mores, chutneys and jams, while Hamilton-based Fairweather Brewery makes a return visit with their silky stouts and bright IPAs.
On the hill, we have musician Alex Southey. He is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter, podcaster, writer who performs regularly around the city. He describes his music as emotionally forward folk rock music reminiscent of Wilco, Adrienne Lenker, Jeff Buckley, and Aimee Mann.
Kidpreneurs at work this week are Claire’s Creative Corner and Cocoa & Co. Claire is an aspiring artist who will draw caricatures of popular personalities – from the likes of Disney and Marvel – on demand, while Cocoa & Co. will help you fill that craving for homemade chocolate!
South Riverdale Community Health is at the Community Booth. South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto.
Food donations needed!
Volunteers from Community Fridges will also be at the Community Booth to take your donations. Community Fridges TO is a Toronto-based mutual aid initiative created to nourish our communities and our neighbours. They would love to share your market purchases in their fridges and will happily take donations of other food and personal care items.
Welcome back, Silly Goose Kids!
In the Kids’ Zone this week, young marketgoers will get a chance to try out a few different toys: a soft archery game, a bubble toy, and a board game, thanks to Silly Goose Kids. We’re so happy to have them back!
See you at the market!