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Community Corner

Meet Your Community Organizations

Meet the groups who enhance our community. Shop 40 vendors for local and fresh, live music too!

(Dianne Trueb )

Meet Your Community Organizations Day will be held a the Ellington Farmers' Market on Saturday August 31st from 9-12 in Arbor Park, Main St. Local non-profit organizations and clubs will be on hand with information concerning their missions and membership opportunities. It is a great opportunity to meet the people and groups who enhance our community and discover the opportunities they offer. The market’s produce season is peaking with huge varieties of fresh vegetables and fruits plus jams, pickles, salsa, marinara, hot sauces and relishes all made with locally grown produce. Meats, seafood, baked goods, specialty foods and artisan wares round out the lineup of available items. Live music will be performed by Ellington’s The Rolling Beat. Visit www.ellingtonfarmersmarket.com for additional information.

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