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By Kathryn Millhorn

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The Lacey Community Market is slated for July 12, August 9 and September 13.

Summer in the Northwest is a rare and coveted gem.  Opportunities magically materialize for outings all over town, whether it’s to eat, drink, shop, or enjoy amazing regional entertainment.  This season’s schedule at the Lacey Community Market combines all those things and more throughout July, August, and September.

Happening the second Saturday of each month, the Market can be found at Lacey’s shady Huntamer Park.  Once a month, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., over 70 vendors will fill the day with food, crafts, activities, and music.  The venue is surrounded by plenty of free parking and the nearby Lacey Transit Center means access is easy via Intercity Transit as well.  The Lacey Community Market is even pet friendly, with leashed pets welcome.

Aside from booths teeming with treats of all varieties, there will be family-friendly activities like free Zumba in the Park classes each market day at 2:00 p.m. and children’s delights like face painting, music, and crafts.  These extras will echo the Market’s theme for the day and include guest speakers and events for everyone.

July 12 highlights ‘Yard and Garden Day.’  According to Mary Coppin, the Community Liaison for the City of Lacey Public Affairs Department, “In addition to traditional market vendors, experts will be on hand to answer questions about raising backyard chickens, choosing easy-care plants, and re-purposing old furniture into unique garden and patio pieces!”

lacey community marketThe day’s guest speakers will be Joan Hurst of McCleary’s G & H Pastured Poultry: The Nitty Gritty of Raising Chickens, Kellie Peterson of Yelm’s Gordon’s Garden Center: Create Traffic Stopping Fender Bending Custom Containers, and Mary Corso of Olympia’s Courtyard Antiques: Repurposing Furniture for the Garden and Patio.

August 9 promises to live up to—and possibly exceed—its classification as Family Fun Day.  There will be games, activities, face-painting, and a bounce house to the accompaniment of joyful Zimbabwean music with Mukana Marimba.  After cooling down at a magic show performed by Olympia’s Michael Budd or amidst the Reptile Man’s amazing menagerie, kids can climb aboard the Black Hills Gymnastics Tumble Bus for more bounce-fueled fun.

Even though well-behaved pets are always welcome at the Lacey Community Market, September 13 celebrates our furry best friends at Pet Day.

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Pet Day at the Lacey Community Market is Saturday, September 13.

Traditionally known as the biggest market of the season, it offers free activities along with pet-centric vendors, services, and fun contests for owners and their furry friends to enjoy together as they try to win prizes!  In addition to demonstrations on grooming techniques, obedience training, and nose work, pet parents can also visit the Animal Services booth to buy a license or take advantage of low-cost chipping services. Demonstrations on Pet Day include meeting the newest members of the Thurston County Sheriff’s K-9 unit and amazing herding and agility demonstrations from the stars at Olympia’s Fido’s Farm.

Interested vendors can find participation details on the Market’s webpage and questions of any kind should be directed to 360-491-3214.

“The market offers both traditional and non-traditional market items including seasonal produce and fresh-cut flowers, breads, honey, and locally harvested food.  Crafts, hand-made jewelry, furniture, antiques, collectibles, bakery treats, and many other delicious snacks are also available.”

On a beautiful summer Saturday, is there really anything more wonderful?

 

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