This Week's Market - September 4, 2010

Celebrate Labor Day weekend (and usher in the very beginnings of Fall) by visiting the Market this Saturday - we're open and ready for business at 7 AM!

This weekend's weather will be cooler than it's been, sunny, and overall - perfect! Temperatures should be in the high 50s by our 7 AM start and heading toward 70 (that's right, 70) on the pavement by the time we close at noon. We still recommend bringing water, hats, and sunscreen if you plan on being at the Market for awhile, even in the cooler weather, and it's always good to bring coolers and freezer bags if you're buying perishables and might not be able to get home right away.

Swing by the Urbana Free Library's tent (they're right next to the City of Urbana tent, at the NW entrance to the Market) this Saturday from 8-11. Library staff will be on hand to sign folks up for library cards, provide information about the library's terrific services, and read to/fill balloons for the youngsters. They're at the Market the first Saturday of each month - the October 2 Market will be the last of the season for them, so come out and enjoy the library while you can.

REMINDER: Urbana's Market at the Square now accepts credit, debit, and LINK cards. Just bring your card to the City tent and the Market's friendly staff can help you from there!

Finally, it is with great sadness that we relay this news: Daniel Schreiber, who sold his handmade, artisanal chocolate bars at the Market as Flatlander Chocolate, passed away suddenly in July at the age of 24. His space was near the north end of Row 4, between Prairie Fruits Farm and Great Harvest Bread Co. He is already deeply missed by the Market community. Please visit the Flatlander Fund website to find out more about how Dan's dream of connecting chocolate with the community can still be realized.

Click here for more general information about the Market.

PRODUCE YOU CAN EXPECT

* as of 9/2; subject to change

OTHER FARM-RAISED FOODS:

Meats, including a wide variety of beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and other meat products
Farm-raised eggs
Goat cheeses
Honey

ALSO AT THE MARKET:

Veggie bounty from Tiny Greens - Urbana, IL