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BGCNW Launches Saturday Indoor Farmers Market

County residents can shop for farm-fresh local produce through May 22nd

Mt. Kisco, NY (January 13, 2010) – The bitter winter weather doesn't mean the end of fresh, farm grown produce for Westchester residents. On January 9th, the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester opened its doors to Community Markets' newest indoor farmers market. The market will bring the unique personality, character, and flavors of the region to local residents every Saturday from 9am-1pm through May 22nd.

A variety of local produce and homemade treats will be available at the indoor farmers market offering everything from organic breads, assortments of cheeses and pastries, to grass fed beef, smoked chicken, and hand-crafted pasta. Depending on the day, shoppers will enjoy free live music, a lecture, a cooking demo, or a cooking contest while they browse through an array of vegetables, specialty goods, meats, and other treats.

The collaboration between the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester and Community Markets was initiated last winter by the Club's Executive Director, Brian Skanes. While shopping at the Briarcliff indoor market, Skanes approached Community Markets with the idea of opening something similar in Mt. Kisco. Following the success of last winter's markets, Community Markets agreed that it was time to expand. The Club's market is the fourth indoor location in Westchester.

"We are very excited about this partnership," said Brian Skanes, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. "The Club places great emphasis on the importance of living and eating healthy. We educate and encourage all of our members through a variety of program initiatives and are thrilled to offer this healthy living outlet to the entire community."

The goal of the market is to bring the community together by offering a warm place to relax, shop, be entertained, and support local farmers. "It's nice to be working with the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester because they are at the forefront of educating children about healthy eating," say Miriam Haas, director of Community Markets. "In that sense, our missions are aligned."

2010 Indoor Farmers Market Vendors:
Bread Alone: Organic breads, pastries, pies, granola and cookies
Dines Farm: Chicken, lamb, pork, beef, rabbit, duck, eggs
Gajeski Produce: Romaine lettuce, kale, collards, Brussels sprouts, potatoes & more
Meredith's Bread: Breads, muffins, cookies, jams, biscotti
Horman's Best Pickles: Old fashioned pickles
Newgate Farms: Stored Veggies, bakery products, jams and jellies, apple & cranberry sauces
Orwasher's Bakery: Artisan Breads
Tierra Farm: Organic, locally roasted nuts, trail mix & nut butters
Trotta's Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta and sauces
Kiernan Farms: Grass fed beef, maple syrup & honey
John Boy Farm: Smoked chicken, smoked ham & eggs
Migliorelli Farm: Pork, orchard fruit & produce
Finger Lakes Farmstead: Cheese An assortment of Gouda, Nokkelost & tomato basil cheeses

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting www.bgcnw.com. To contact the Club's Teen Center, located at 317 Main Street in Mt. Kisco, please call (914) 733-0033.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets." It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves 2,500 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Press Contacts: Kelly Lee, Co-Communications, 914-666-0066, kelly@cocommunications.com

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (914) 666-8069