Community Market in bigger, better location; starts Thursday
On the Cover: Artwork by Zayley Tinnel and Design by Zen Garden Graphic Design
The Columbia Falls Community Market kicks off this Thursday (May 16) at its new larger and more spacious location adjacent to St. Richard Catholic Church.
Featuring more than 100 vendors, the market will have a tent and seating for folks to sit and eat and enjoy chatting with neighbors. Parking will be available at the church. Folks are asked to not park on the grass.
The market will run every Thursday through Sept. 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be beer and other alcoholic beverages available as well as a host of food trucks just as in past years.
Director Melissa Ellis noted that all the vendors and food trucks are local and the farmers and florists should have vegetables and other fresh produce available right from the opening day, as they have been busy growing goods in greenhouses.
There are some new additions to the market this season, including bike racks for cyclists, a sandbox for the kids and axe throwing for older kids.
Folks are encouraged to visit the partner booth, sponsor booth and nonprofit booth and to donate (volunteer time or money) to the local nonprofits at the market!
There are a few rules:
• No pets allowed.
• No Smoking of any kind anywhere on the Boys and Girls Club land or the Church property.
• No outside alcohol
The Market would like to thank all the volunteers and businesses that helped make this year’s market successful, including: Harris Hauling and Major League Trucking for donating your time and trucks.Paveco for donating materials. Lock Gessner for donating fence posts, rails, equipment and time.Ace Hardware Columbia Falls for donating paint for the art students. Murdocks for donating a cart. Our new neighbors for being so supportive. Barn Door Rentals for equipment. Evergreen Disposal for equipment and services. Neil and Theresa Dalimata with West Slope Enterprises for donating log seating for the sandbox and entertainment tent.
Durgen Wieringa for donating time and equipment.
Our community members and businesses for your donations, volunteer time, positive encouragement and support to the organization and all the businesses it features, and of course, a special thanks to the Boys and Girls Club and St. Richard Catholic Church for the use of the property.