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Vendors Needed – Opening Day for the Massac County Farmers Market is Saturday
Massac County Farm Bureau Manager Alexis Shreves has advised that the opening day for the Massac County Farmers market will be April Saturday 15th
This year the market will take place at Dorothy Miller park – east Front Street in Metropolis and will be open Saturdays from 7 am- 12 pm.
There is no fee to set up at the Massac County Farmers Market however it is asked that vendors register with Alexis. You can call Alexis at 618-524-5811 or email at MassacFB1@gmail.com.
Alexis told WMOK this morning on Coffee Break that she has several new vendors lined up for the Market – produce, eggs, plants, jewelry and crafts and live chicks. Gary Verbarg has updated that he will be there with cabbage, banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, broccoli, and red and yellow tomatoes.
Alexis continues to follow up with vendors and contact new ones. Alexis advised that there is plenty of space available for vendors at Dorothy Miller Park and she hopes that folks will take advantage of the opportunity to share their wares.
Hear our discussion with Alexis about the Massac County Farmers Market below:
COPE Food Pantry Distribution takes place on Wednesday and Friday this week from 9am until 3pm at 1013 North Avenue in Metropolis. Please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.
COPE Food Pantry Distribution takes place in Brookport this week at the Harry Statham Gymnasium on Thursday from 9am until Noon.
Weaver Creek Food Pantry 2997 North Ave., Metropolis takes place on Thursday from 9A-3P – for more information call (618)524-4863
See WMOK’s full listing of local pantries here
Holt Recycling has advised that they will be closed for Spring Break beginning through Friday, April 14. They will reopen Monday, April 17 at 8 am.
Mowing season has begun at Pell Cemetery in Massac County. If you have loved ones interred there the folks who make sure that the cemetery is in good care are asking that donations be made to the “Pell Cemetery Fund “ at the City National Bank in Metropolis.
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Metropolis Public Library To Hold Library Book Club Planning Meetings in April
The Metropolis Public Library will hold a Library Book Club on Thursday, April 20, from 11-11:40A and from 6-6:40P and again on Saturday, April 22 from 10-10:40A.
Do you have ideas for an adult book club but you are not sure how to get started? Or maybe you’ve been looking to join an adult book club, either way these sessions are for you!
For more information or to RSVP call the library (618) 524-4312. The Metropolis Public Library is located at 317 Metropolis St.
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Massac County HS Athletics schedule for Spring Break, week of 4/10 through 4/15
The Massac County Patriots had a great battle going with the Rangers until the game went to extra innings and the game unraveled for MCHS falling to Benton 3-0.
Patriots Baseball hosts the West Frankfort Redbirds today at 4:30pm – Tune in for the broadcast at 93.7FM 920AM and streaming worldwide at 920wmok.com and on the Section618 app
Massac County Lady Patriots take down the Benton Rangers 2-0 for their third SIRR win in a row.
Lady patriot Softball at home today against the Redbirds at 4:30pm.
Lady Patriot soccer returns to the pitch today as they go on the road to A-J for a big SIRR battle with the Wildcats.
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