- Last Updated on Friday, 01 March 2013 08:32
Planning is underway for the 2013 Pleasant Hills Lions Club Farmers’ Market, according to Lions Club President Michael Zaken. The market will be held every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 7 p.m., May 16 through October 17, in the parking lot of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church at the corner of Audrey Drive and Old Clairton Road.
“This is our 7th year of sponsoring the Farmers’ Market and is part of our club’s efforts to serve the community,” said Zaken. “It’s been a big success, and the whole community looks forward to it. The money we make from hosting the market and other events we sponsor has enabled us to distribute thousands of dollars to local charities and organizations in addition to help support Lions Club International’s efforts to eradicate blindness.”
Roy Fowler, Chairman of the Farmers’ Market Planning Committee, said the market typically attracts 500-900 customers on an average Thursday. “We’ve had great support from our local farmers and normally have 15-20 vendors selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to organic meat, pies, jams, flowers, and a variety of fresh-baked breads,” said Fowler. “We hope to make the market even better this year by adding more vendors and expanding the variety of products sold. We still have room for a few more vendors.” If anyone is interested in participating in the Farmers’ Market, contact Michael Zaken at 412-655-1234 or Geoff Temple at 412-655-3321.
