b'MARKET DAYSFor more than 10 years, visiting the farmers market hasat every levelfarmers, butchers, bakers, cheese makers, been a pleasant Saturday tradition. Offering everythingpreservers, wineries, florists and restaurants - but it will from farm fresh produce to meat, flowers, fresh herbs,also be a meeting place where producers can share ideas home baking and soaps, the market has become a hub forwith one another and their customers. We want it to be a Port Perry residents searching for their fresh from thespace for connection as much as it is for business.field fix. So much so, that they have outgrown the loca- It was this sort of aspirational thinking that got the tion they occupied over the past decade - the parking lot atcreative juices flowing. And with that in mind, the newly Palmer Park- and will be relocating further north to a largerlaunched market is hoping to enhance its working re-area between the Old Mill and the Latcham Centre. Thelationships with local pro-business groups and forge a move will benefit visitors to the park, free up 33 parkingconnection with organizers of community events. They spots and allow the new market to expand north towardshave even rebranded themselves with a new logo featur-the marina as it expands and grows into its next decade. ing the mill, as well as anointed themselves with a new While the fields slept this winter, the markets board ofname: The Lakefront Farmers Market. We thought that directors were busy looking for ways to make an impact.featuring what makes us great as a town, would help us Elizabeth Werner, who is back after her first inaugural sea- be great as a market. son as Market Manager, immersed herself in the intricaciesBy Laura Francis, Special to Focus on Scugogof running a local market by taking a 12-session webinar run by Farmers Market Ontario. The course dealt withIf you havent yet begun to explore your local farmers market, everything from large policies and procedures to dealingtheres no better time to start than this season. On top of many with vendors and exploring sponsorships. Though gruel- returning vendors from years past, there are a few new things to ling, she finished the course inspired and motivated andlook forward to, including:was eager to implement the many things shed learned. An anniversary party on Opening Day June 1, with special Farmers markets are essential to agricultural life, sheguests and treatsLocal performers and buskers says, but they can also spark community connection.A barbeque stand for ready-made lunch options OPEN8 AM UNTIL The market will continue to focus on local food producersA full time coffee stand, Tall Boy Coffee 2 PMSPECTACULAR WATERFRONT PROPERTY ON HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER INDIAN POINT, BALSAM LAKE!100 ft of pristine waterfront on Balsam Lake!Nestled along a no-exit road in a quiet exclusive area, this +/- 5800 Sq Ft of finished living space (As per MPAC) offers unique architectural themes, exquisite craftsmanship, luxury interior finishes & highlighted by an incredible 2 storey Post & Beam open concept design Great Room-Kitchen.The wall to wall and floor to ceiling windows invite the blazing sunsets & panoramic lake views to your chair side.Fabulous tiered landscaping. Features: covered flagstone patio with wood burning stone fireplace, 570 bottle mahogany wine cellar, reclaimed pine plank flooring, stone counters,areasofin-floorheating,whole homeGeneracGeneratorthelistisR.M.R.REALESTATE endless!EntirehomefurnishingsareBROKERAGEincluded! WalkthemanykilometersofDIANNE HOOKER trail system in the Indian Point ProvincialSales RepresentativePark located across the road. Office: 905-985-9777726 Indian Point Road, Coboconk Cell: 905-261-7902$2,450,000 Enjoy the Virtual Tour at www.dhooker.caFOCUS - MAY 201911'