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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Season 13 of Cedar Mill Farmers Market kicks off Mother's Day weekend

Need a special last-minute gift for Mom? Visit the Cedar Mill Farmers Market, which returns for its 13th season on Saturday’s May 7, the day before Mother’s Day.


The “friendliest little market around” will continue every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of October in the Sunset Mall parking lot. Sunset Mall is just west of Murray, across NW Cornell Road from Sunset Park and Sunset High School.

Sponsored by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, the market will again feature a variety of fresh produce from local farmers, including plenty of organic and no-spray natural fruits and vegetables.

Visitors will also find floral bouquets, nursery plants, fresh breads and pastries, gourmet cupcakes, locally grown organic meat, homemade items created by local artisans and crafters, organic coffee, and much more.
Live music will be performed each week, and children will enjoy free balloon animals and face-painting provided by student volunteers.

"We'll offer free recipes to help cooks make the most of their produce purchases," said Dina Gross, Cedar Mill Farmers Market coordinator. "And we'll have other friendly touches you won't find at bigger markets.”
The market accepts food coupons from the State of Oregon's Farm Direct Nutrition Program and Oregon Trail EBTcards from the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Participation in SNAP is partially underwritten by a grant from New Seasons Market.

For more information about the Cedar Mill Farmers Market, visit www.cmfmarket.org. Volunteers are welcome, and those who are interested should call Gross at 503/913-7733.

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