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This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Indoor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, February 4th from 9AM to 1PM upstairs in the Mezzanine. Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses! 

• Den Besten’s Trout Farm, fresh smoked trout products, and fresh eggs
• Blanbrook Bison Farm, bison products
• Greystead Gardens, fresh produce, preserves
• La Houlette de Vie, fresh baked organic naturally fermented bread
• Harvest Moon Trading Co., preserves, granola, mustards, and more
• Pillitteri Estates Winery, VQA Ontario Wines
• The Dough Joe Bakery; gourmet cookies
• JBogal Foods, homemade pierogi 
• Skilled Accents, sustainable handmade products
• Maya’s Dog Cookies; Gourmet dog cookies

We even have some local artisans making an appearance!

• Magdalena’s Minerals; Canadian sourced crystals and hand poured crystal candles
• Butter and Opal; timeless hand crafted home decor pieces
• Art by Aruba; art prints, stickers, and cards
• Matico Arte Manual; handcrafted items
• Colour Me Ink; life-size coloring pages, mandalas & zentangles
  
• Good Pud; delicious handmade desserts in little pots

Alyssa Bart will be performing upstairs in the Mezzanine this Saturday from 9am to 11am.

Alyssa Bart is a singer-songwriter, classical vocalist, and actor from Barrie, ON. Alyssa is no stranger to the stage with over 8 years of performing experience in a variety of genres. Currently residing in London, ON, Alyssa is completing her Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance at the University of Western Ontario. Alyssa released her first single back in 2020 and has been writing and performing at restaurants, festivals, events, and markets across southern Ontario ever since.

Tara Dunphy and Larry Smith will be performing this Saturday in the Mezzanine 11am to 1pm.

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Larry Smith has over 45 years experience as a professional musician. From his early years in the Toronto Roots scene, Larry knew that his life would always head in a musical direction and eventually that road led him to London, Ontario. In addition to performing, Larry also teaches guitar, bass and computer-based recording.

Tara Dunphy is an award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from London, Ontario, Canada. For over 20 years Tara has been a professional musician, touring and performing across Canada and the US. She has proudly performed alongside many artists, most notably Wanda Jackson, Dale Watson, Johnny Bush, Sylvia Tyson and Luther Wright and the Wrongs.

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Melanie Amadasun. Melanie will be demonstrating how to make a Traditional Nigerian snack; Chin Chin.

Saturday Cooking Class Schedule

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Kimi Abdullah. Kimi will be demonstrating how to make Lemon Risotto with Parmesan Chicken.

Sunday Cooking Class Schedule

For $20, you’ll receive your own mini kit to decorate upstairs in the Market Kitchen during the Valentine’s Day Market on February 11th!

To register & book, please message Cookies by Carolynn directly on Facebook!

Times available are 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm & 4pm-5pm
you can pay by transfer to the email of cmccumber@live.ca

You can also register through Carolynn’s Facebook page! 

2 GREAT WORKSHOPS IN 1 DAY!!

These works shops will be located upstairs in the Market along with the other artist and vendors during the Valentine’s Day Artisan Market on February 11th!

Enjoy picking out your geode and finding what surprises are within.

The steps in order to succeed in our geode workshops are as followed….

(1) Select your geode or geodes

(2) Purchase your geode or geodes

(3) Take your geode over to the geode cracking station

(4) Get cracking

The price for admission is just the price of your geode or geodes, so enjoy and have fun.

Aromatherapy Bracelet Workshop:

Bracelets are $20/per adult, and $15 for children. Cover charges include; one-hour, one bracelet and the stone beads that you would like to use for it. If you would like to make a second one, that is $12 extra.

WALK-IN’S ARE WELCOME!

We have 3 one-hour workshops available with room for 12 people to comfortably make bracelets. Groups are welcome!

– The first one starts at 9:00am – 10:00am

– The second one starts at 10:00am-11:00am

– The third one starts at 11:00am-12:00pm

Please email us at magpiescollectedcreations@gmail.com or stop by if you would like to book your time slot along with the number of people that you would like to join you. Sign-up is not required, but it is a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE – if the tables are full during one of the time slots, you will need to put your name down and wait for the next one-hour slot.

Need a Valentine’s Date Idea? A fun family outing? Look no further; Market Block DJ Skates is back!

Outside on the Rotary Rink, you’ll find live DJs, comfort food vendors, hot chocolate, skate rentals, fire pits, a heated patio and specialty coffee & cocktails by Olive R Twist!

Friday, February 10th: 4-8pm
Saturday, February 11th: 12-4pm
Tuesday, February 14th: 4-8pm
Friday, February 17th: 4-8pm
Saturday, February 18th: 12-4pm
Monday, February 20th: 12-4pm
Friday, February 24th: 4-8pm
Saturday, February 25th: 12-4pm

Of The Earth Co is hosting a Kokedama workshop on February 15th from 3:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. in the upstairs Market Kitchen.

Get a chance to come out and learn how to wrap your very own Kokedama! During this workshop, you’ll learn the history and origin of Kokedama, how to prepare a plant for wrapping, as well as how to bind and maintain your very own Kokedama style planter. You will leave not only with your own moss ball, but the tools and knowledge to wrap and rewrap Kokedama to your hearts desire!

THIS WEEK IS STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK AT THE MARKET!

We know how hard it can be to stay on top of schoolwork and still make time for self-care and cooking!

That’s why we wanted to show some love to our student population! From January 30th to February 4th, swing by the Market with a valid Student I.D to receive 10% off select vendors.

Trust us; she wants flowers! 🌹

Don’t forget to place your orders for Valentine’s Day flowers from Forget Me Not Flowers (519-850-3300) and Bloomers At The Market (519-675-133)!

Sungold Market Garden is looking for more help this year and have two openings to fill for the season ahead. These positions are on-farm and involve all aspects of growing and harvesting produce, herbs and flowers at the market garden in beautiful Mount Brydges. Please follow this link for the job application and more details.

Every Monday at 8:00pm, Olive R. Twists hosts a trivia night featuring 1/2-priced burgers! Come put your trivia skills to the test and try some of their signature cocktails!

-Mary Shanahan