Schedule of Events
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June 30, 2017
Entertainment This week's entertainment is provided by Julie Corbalis who has been writing and performing original classic rock for audiences for the last 15 years. Whether playing solo or with a band, she covers tunes from the 50's thru today’s hits, including songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Beyonce, Janis Joplin, Van Morrison, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, John Prine, Sheryl Crow, Sam Cooke and many more. Educational Program Master Gardeners from the UCONN Extension Master Gardener Program's Fairfield County Office will be available to answer questions about most aspects of gardening, including growing ornamentals and vegetables, composting, insects, plant diseases, pests and invasive species in our area. Stop by—they're a wealth of free information! Lemonade Stand Masuk's Interact Club is a Junior Rotary Service organization that's devoted to serving others through projects that give back to the community. Interact holds fund-raising activities for charitable organizations, collects food for the hungry, collects holiday presents for underprivileged children, conducts senior citizen outreach, and much more. They'll be running the Lemonade Stand this week to raise money for their group's efforts. Children's Activity Join Elaina Wieser, owner of Blue Lotus Yoga in Monroe, for kids yoga. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids and their parents to learn how to move and breathe mindfully in a fun, educational and non-competitive way. Yoga can increase focus, decrease anxiety and strengthen all the systems of your body. Renew mind, body and spirit at the farmers’ market this week! Sponsor This week's market is sponsored by BeefJerky.Rocks! Located in Seymour, CT, they sell small batch gourmet jerkys in a variety of flavors including Teriyaki, Sriracha, BBQ and Honey Apple. They're naturally smoked and made with no nitrates or other preservatives. July 7, 2017
Entertainment Award winning singer/songwriter Steve Chizmadia is performing at the market this Friday. Steve hails from the Hudson Valley of New York and his "rootsy" Southern-flavored story songs range from satirical to heartwarming. Children's Activity The Children's Coloring station will be open with farm-themed coloring pages provided by Bull's Head Printers of Monroe. Special Guest Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut will be at the market ready to collect your donations of "gently used" clothing and household items. Help to support this very worthy cause by contributing. Clean out a closet or an attic and pass along something you no longer need to someone who can! Visit their website for a complete list of items they accept. Sponsor This week's market is sponsored by Beautycounter by Erin Morey. Beautycounter formulates personal care products and color cosmetics that are free of harmful ingredients and are safe for you and your family. They focus on educating the community about the use of toxic ingredients that are found in the everyday products we all use, and provide a safe, gorgeous solution for everyone looking to switch to safer products. July 14, 2017
Entertainment Paul and Michael from The Four of Us band will be performing favorites from The Beatles and other popular artists from the 60's, 70's and beyond! Children's Activity Balloon artist Melissa Russo of Magic By Melissa will be twisting up amazing FREE balloon creations for kids. July 21, 2017
Entertainment Folk singer, songwriter and poet Fred Gillen, Jr. will provide live entertainment on the gazebo. Since his first solo concert in 1996, he has traveled all over the U.S. and Europe singing his songs of hope and struggle at all types of venues, building a devoted following along the way. Children's Activity The Children's Coloring station will be open with farm-themed coloring pages provided by Bull's Head Printers of Monroe. Special Guest Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut will be at the market ready to collect your donations of "gently used" clothing and household items. Help to support this very worthy cause by contributing. Clean out a closet or an attic and pass along something you no longer need to someone who can! Visit their website for a complete list of items they accept. Sponsor This week's market is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen—a residential replacement window company that specializes in energy efficiency. Their Fibrex window is the only Green Seal certified window in the nation because 40% of the raw materials used to make Fibrex is clean, reclaimed wood fiber. Renewal by Andersen windows meet Green Seal's science-based environmental certification standards as well as ENERGY STAR's strict energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S. Department of Energy. July 28, 2017
Entertainment Elle Sera will be performing live on the gazebo this week. Elle's music and performances are soulful with a quietly confident rock edge. She's sometimes sweet, sometimes fiery. She draws on her influences of Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Pop, Country, Americana & Folk to create a countrified-indie-rock vibe...an altogether new brand of singer/songwriter! Educational Program Join Elaina Wieser, owner of Blue Lotus Yoga in Monroe, for kids yoga. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids and their parents to learn how to move and breathe mindfully in a fun, educational and non-competitive way. Yoga can increase focus, decrease anxiety and strengthen all the systems of your body. Renew mind, body and spirit at the farmers’ market this week! Children's Activity Balloon artist Melissa Russo of Magic By Melissa will be twisting up amazing FREE balloon creations for kids. Special Guest Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut will be at the market ready to collect your donations of "gently used" clothing and household items. Help to support this very worthy cause by contributing. Clean out a closet or an attic and pass along something you no longer need to someone who can! Visit their website for a complete list of items they accept. August 4, 2017
Entertainment Paul and Michael from The Four of Us band will be performing favorites from The Beatles and other popular artists from the 60's, 70's and beyond! Children's Activity The Children's Coloring station will be open with farm-themed coloring pages provided by Bull's Head Printers of Monroe. Sponsors This week's market is sponsored by Won's Taekwondo Academy which offers a unique martial arts experience. With personal attention to each student, Korean native Master Won Lee brings out the best in children and adults alike. Their taekwondo program emphasizes discipline, respect, commitment, and confidence—but the most important part is enjoying yourself! They also offer adult self-defense classes, cardio/strength training, and birthday parties. Whatever your age or fitness level, whether you're looking for a good workout, self-defense experience, or competitive training, Won's Taekwondo is the place where you will achieve your goals. Are you ready to be your best? Then learn from the best! Visit their website for a great deal on trial classes! |
Market HoursThe Monroe Farmers' Market is open from June 23–October 27, 2017 each Friday from 3:00pm–6:00pm.
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