Make Saturday's your favorite with Market Day

[July 07, 2017]  LINCOLN - There is always something new and exciting as the ALMH Market changes with the season, and mornings there are memorable.

Every week from 8 a.m. to noon the Market is held at the Logan County Fairgrounds. ALMH Market has become a favorite Saturday morning tradition for many families and friends.

The Market offers a festive relaxed atmosphere and access to quality fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and foods, and even plants and cut flowers and other local products prepared in Illinois.

What adds to the freshest, most wholesome locally grown fruits and vegetables and meats selection is the live entertainment, delicious breakfasts and lunch made-on-the-spot, with the best fresh brewed coffees there is available, or try a smoothie. There's even an enticing dinning space made for visiting, and people do lots of visiting.

And, there's oh so many other products great for making meals - noodles, spices, sauces and more - custom made natural products to care for, or to pamper the body - and many specialty items wonderful for gift giving.

Fun, enticing food, esthetically pleasing to the eye, fresh aromas, healthy eating information and food demonstrations, entertainment and friendly faces await you!

What's happening this week:

“Know Your Numbers”

• free on-site screenings conducted by professionals.  Take advantage of the screenings including blood pressure, weight/BMI, blood sugar and lipid profile.

Make your shopping list

Per the seasonality chart for central Illinois you can expect to see the following items at The Market:

• Lettuce
• Kale
• Zucchini
• Cabbage
• Potatoes
• Fresh Herbs
• Onions
• Garlic scapes
• Kohlrabi
• Carrots
• Beets
• Cantaloupe
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Tomatoes
• Sweet corn
• Jalapenos
• Knob Onions – super sweet!
• Scallions
• Radishes
• Pasta
• Sauces
• Fresh Homemade Bread
• Delicious sweet treats
• Jams
• Assorted frozen meats
• Farm fresh eggs

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JULY 15: VEGGIE SPIN SATURDAY!

• Guests visiting The Market can spin the wheel for a chance to win tokens and Market swag!

POP Club:

POP (Power of Produce) Club is for market kids ages 5-12yrs. Each Saturday our volunteers have a great activity for kids to do and earn FREE tokens to spend at The Market for produce!

• July 8: Guess the Ingredients

• July 15: Healthy Ice Cream on Rock the Bike

• July 22: My Little Sprout House activity

• July 29: Two Bite Challenge

Fitness Classes:

A fitness instructor is at The Market each Saturday to offer a FREE fitness class! No need to sign up, just head to The Market ready for a great workout. Every time you work out you get a FREE Market tumbler cup w/straw!

• July 8: Silver Fox Fitness Family Fun

• July 15: Yoga w/Caitlin Lore

• July 22: Zumba w/Janell

• July 29: Kickboxing w/Josh Stewart

[Jan Youngquist / Current Market information supplied by Angela Stoltzenburg, Community Health Collaborative, Director Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital]