Farmers Market in Gladwin MI starting May 21, 2011 and Family Fun Day at Ross Lake Park, Beaverton, MI on June 11, 2011

Farmers Market in Gladwin starting May 21, 2011

The market will be located in the same place as it was last summer. Vendors will set up and sell their wares behind the Historical Village across State Street from Country Corner Bulk Foods and the Eagles Club.

The market will be open every Saturday starting on May 21 and going through Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. In addition, the market will be open every Wednesday in August from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.

“Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” is a movement across the country that encourages consumers to buy locally produced food items and interact with the people that grow and raise the food we eat.

In addition to more dates, the farmers market will also feature special events. There will be a Children’s Day as well as a Seniors’ Day. Non-profit organizations will be on hand for those events and throughout the summer with information on the services they provide. The Farmers Market is also working to be able to accept Project Fresh certificates and should be able to do so by the middle of the summer.

Farmers, gardeners, bakers and anyone interested in being a vendor at the Farmers Market this summer should call Becky Gleason for information. Non-profit organizations who would like to increase community awareness of their organization by setting up at the Farmers Market should also contact Becky. Becky Gleason can be reached at 989-426-4133.

This summer promises to be fresh and fun. Whether you are a vendor or just hungry, make plans to visit the Gladwin Farmers Market Saturday mornings this summer to enjoy the weather, some time with your family and the offerings of your local farmers and growers.

Family Fun Day planned at Ross Lake Park in Beaverton Saturday, June 11

The Beaverton Area Business Association is going to sponsor a Family Fun Day at Ross Lake Park on Saturday, June 11.

Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo will be there from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The zoo will feature a petting zoo and an exotic animal exhibit. For one dollar admission, people can go into the reptile trailer. for five dollars, participants may take a ride on a camel.

The Knights of Columbus Chapter 12660 will sponsor a kids’ fishing derby from 7 until 11 a.m. at Ross Lake.

The event falls on Free Fishing Weekend during which fishermen and women do not need a fishing license to take to the water.

There will be a random grand prize of a bicycle and trophies awarded for best catches. The registration fee for children ages 4 to 14 is five dollars.