By Andrea Miller
Enterprise features editor
The Lynnwood/Halls Lake Sunday Market, the newest addition to the burgeoning local farmers market community makes its debut May 20 at Lynnwood’s Cedar Valley Grange, and organizers Shelly Moquin and Heidi Phillips couldn’t be more excited.
The response to a “European Style” market concept has been very positive, the women said, and a wide variety of vendors have signed on to participate.
“Lavender soaps and lotions, fresh cut flowers and veggies, photography images, henna tattoos, vintage clothes and furniture, pet clothes and accessories … and lots more,” will be available for sale the opening weekend, said Moquin. “We do have more room for vendors and especially are looking for more produce and any plant and herb sellers.”
The market is also offering free space throughout the season to animal rescue groups to help them promote their organization’s services.
Both Phillips and Moquin are members of the Grange, which for some time has been interested in creating a farmers market. All proceeds from the market will help the Grange with renovations of the almost 100 year building and grounds. It will also allow them “to contribute more money to the community,” particularly schools, as the Grange has in the past, Moquin said.
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, located at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, starts its third season Sunday, May 13.
“We’re getting excited about the new season, looking forward to seeing familiar faces,” said Grant Davidson, this year’s market master.
Organic produce growers such as Full Circle Farm in Carnation return this season, as will the market’s Hmong flower vendors, who lost much of their crops after last winter’s storms. A community bulb drive earlier this spring has helped the farmers’ restock some of what was lost.
The market will again host a number of special events throughout the season, including performance artists, cooking classes, and other community activities.
The LFP Commons Farmer’s Market bag is described as a “must have” item for shoppers this season, serving the dual purpose of fundraising for the market as well as being environmentally friendly by reducing plastic bag waste. The bag is made of a sturdy nylon with a zippered top and inside pockets. Mesh sides are designed to keep produce cool. The bags will be available at the Friends of the Third Place Commons information table at the market entrance.
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