Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A Village of Lake Zurich-sponsored market will run 3-7 p.m. on Fridays.
Residents of Lake Zurich want a thriving Farmer's Market and the village listened. A committee is currently making plans for a market that will be held in Paulus Park, 3-7 p.m., Fridays, starting in mid-late June. "We're so excited and Tom (Poynton) is so excited. He wanted it to be one of the first things that comes out of his administration. He really wants a vibrant place for residents. That is one step toward making Lake Zurich the vibrant place we all want this to be," said Janet Barron, who is leading volunteers on a committee of the Park and Recreation Advisory board. Barron said the park board has been exploring the idea of a village-run market since last August. She and other volunteers including Mary Beth Euker and Susan Miller …
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Fatal crash, farmers market end are most read stories.
Update: Deer Park Man, 76, Dies After Cuba Road Collision Man Dies in Head-On Collision on Cuba Road; woman and juvenile hurt, taken to hospital. Drought, Heat Ends Farmers Market Early Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market cancels rest of season. Village Delays Decision on Downtown Developer Lake Zurich trustees want more information before committing to developer for parcel across from The Promenade. Ela Property Assessments to Arrive Early Property assessments in Ela Township and throughout Lake County will be at least a month earlier this year, to allow more time for appeals. Abandoned Pets Find Hope on Angels Wings Pet rescue runs resale shops in Lake Zurich and Crystal Lake to fund re-homing for dogs and cats. Smoke Alarm…
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market cancels rest of season.
Blame it on the heat. This summer's extreme temperatures kept people inside and the drought made it more difficult for local farmers to grow their crops. Lack of attendance and lack of vendors have resulted in an early end to this year's Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market, which was being held at Lions Park on Saturday mornings. "I hate to blame it on the weather, but I do think that was it," said organizer Rob Boyce, who is also an organic grower. "I love the markets and even until the last Saturday, it was just me, but it was fun." Boyce sells his produce at other farmers markets including Deerfield, Skokie, Mundelein and Ravinia. He said the more established markets are not as packed as usual, due to the heat. Farmers with irrigation …
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Top 10 things to do in historic Woodstock Square.
Woodstock Square has been a gathering place since the mid-19th century. Residents of that era, mainly farmers, used to gather in the square to shop for groceries, clothes or other necessities. Today, residents and visitors from throughout the region still gather at the square. The square offers culture, historical beauty and special events in every season. In the summer, shoppers can buy local food at the Farmers Market on both Tuesdays and Saturdays. A town square is unusual in Illinois. “The founders of Woodstock set the square aside to provide a restful place in town and a nice pastoral setting,” said John Scharres, managing director of the Woodstock Opera House, one of the town’s most notable buildings since 1889. “Other towns that do …
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9:01 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Just curious. Paulus Park is a big area. Will this be clearly visible from Route 12 or will it be buried out-of-view from the road? If the former, it may have a chance. If the latter, it's doomed to fail. more ›