Food

Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week at Watertown’s Own Market

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It’s National Farmers’ Market Week, and Watertown’s own market will celebrated with special events on Thursday. The Farmers’ Market sent out the following information:

The Watertown Farmers’ Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week where we celebrate the awesome farmers, vendors, and community networks we support while shopping at the WFM and other locally-sourced markets. Join us in celebrating this Thursday with free prizes, market trivia, and shopping with all of your favorite farmers and vendors. Don’t forget to let them know how much you appreciate their hard work! On your way into the market, be sure to stop by the Market Manager’s tent for free giveaways to show your market pride and enter in our raffle for your chance to be one of 5 lucky winners of $20 in market gift certificates!

Around Town

Watertown Farmers Market Opening in June Under New Management

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The Town of Watertown, in collaboration with Live Well Watertown (LWW), is excited to announce that it has assumed management of the Watertown Farmers Market, which is generously sponsored by athenahealth. The Watertown Farmers Market was established in 2014 and run by Relish Management through 2016, with funding support from athenahealth. The Town and LWW thank the Relish partners for opening a Farmers Market in Watertown and providing a community marketplace with a variety of fresh produce, farm, and specialty products. The Farmers Market is a natural link to LWW’s mission of promoting healthy and active living through its community partnerships and educational programs. LWW efforts include strengthening access to local, healthy foods and connecting people to community resources and opportunities that can improve quality of life. LWW’s longest running program, Eat Well Watertown, teaches people how to select a variety of seasonal and locally grown foods and prepare healthy, multicultural dishes.

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Thursday’s Farmers Market Features Peas, Carrots & the Community Gardens

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Thursday afternoon means the Watertown Farmers Market, and this week you can enjoy some summer crops, including peas and carrots of different stripes. 

You will be able to find snap peas, sweet peas, orange and purple carrots at the booths. Also, summer squashes and greens. The market has much more than vegetables. Each week a cheesemaker sets up a table, with Jasper Hill Farm and Central Bottle alternating each week. Another vendor is Ava’s Popcorn, which was recently featured on WGBH’s Craving Boston.

Food

Watertown Farmers Market Has Job Opening for Market Assistant

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Relish Management seeks energetic, friendly, and organized multitaskers to be part of our Farmers Market Team in Watertown. Watertown Market Assistant:­ 6 hours/week, Thursdays, 1 pm to 7 pm, June 2 to October 27, 2016

Overview: Relish Management has earned a reputation for the most beloved markets in the state. Our markets celebrate the best fresh produce and farm products, introduce top quality specialty food producers and create a vibrant gathering place for residents and visitors. Our Market Staff provide on­site vendor coordination, assist with market promotion and ensure an exceptional experience for market customers. The Market Assistant works along the Market Manager for booth set­up and breakdown, provides information to customers, aids in social media posting, and provides general support.

Entertainment

Final Watertown Farmers Market Includes a Halloween Party

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The end of October means the end of the season for the Watertown Farmers Market, but it will go out with a bash. “Parting is such sweet sorrow; let’s party instead!” organizers of the Farmers Market said. On Thursday, Oct, 29 from 2-6 p.m., the final Watertown Farmers Market will also be  a Neighborhood Halloween Party at the Arsenal on the Charles, 3 Kingsbury Ave. (off Arsenal Street) under the smokestack.

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Hit the Watertown Farmers Market Early and Get $5 to Spend There

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If you haven’t you visited the Watertown Farmers Market this season, now is the time! If you are a regular, show up early!Visit the Live Well Watertown table on Thursday, Sept. 17, between 2-6 p.m., and pick up a FREE $5 voucher to spend on fresh, local food at the market, announced Live Well Watertown. Come early! Offer is limited to 400 vouchers.

Entertainment

Music, Family Movie, Historical Reenactment and Popsicles on Tap This Week

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This week Watertown is packed full of fun and interesting events, and most of them are free! Thursday evening you can enjoy the latest Watertown Summer Concert. This week’s featured performer is Southern Rail. The band has been playing Bluegrass music for more than 30 years. The free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 at Saltonstall Park (next to Town Hall).

Food

Find Out When the Watertown Farmers Market Will Open

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Get ready to purchase farm fresh vegetables and fruits, meat and seafood, flowers, preserves and cider, and many other products as the Watertown Farmers Market returns for its second season. The season opens on June 4, and the market will be held weekly on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. according to an announcement from the Farmers Market. The market showcases a wide variety of Massachusetts grown produce, greens, fruits, eggs and meat, as well as local seafood and specialty foods. Last year, the market made its debut, with the help of athenahealth, the owner of the Arsenal on the Charles complex. “We’re excited to welcome back the Watertown Farmers Market for another great season at Arsenal on the Charles.