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Join us for a Birthday Party! Kids Costume Swap at the Marketplace

The Marketplace at Simpson Spring is every Saturday 10:00am -  2:00pm

Happy 135th Simpson Spring


Kicking off the birthday festivities, this week at the Marketplace:
Take a tour of the historic Simpson Spring building with former owner Ed White starting at 11:00am. See remnants of a bustling soda factory in the early twentieth century. Discover "The Lab" where the beverage flavors you enjoy today were born. History buffs and kids especially, will love this tour!

Enjoy a very special birthday cake from Linda Spartachino of Homemade Heaven Bakery! We will be sharing gluten-free chocolate cake and carrot cake (we are already wiping drool from our faces)!

In the next weeks we will have even more Birthday events!

~ See you at the Marketplace!Want to be a part of the celebration?  Send Simpson Simpson Spring a Birthday Message. Our favorites will be shared in our October newsletters!

Highlights


Grab Your MassPass Books Here
 

The 2014 Boston Masspass Books from Saint Ann's Parish in West Bridgewater will be available at this week's marketplace. Proceeds benefit the St. Vincent dePaul Society Fundraiser. Buy NOW and receive a FREE 2013 Masspass book, while supplies last. 

  

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Each MassPass Book offers Big Savings from Local Restaurants, Services & Fun. Makes a great gift for Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Teachers, New Neighbors or just treat yourself! For a complete list of merchants and towns visitwww.bostonmasspass.com 

 

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Books are $25. Please make checks payable to St. Vincent dePaul.



Easton Cub Scouts Popcorn Sale
 

Help local Cub Scout Pack 193 from Easton fund their troop with the purchase of a snack everyone loves -  Popcorn! Support Scouting. Buy Popcorn.


Vendor Specials 


Dolce Cupcakes Table will be a collection point for the Brockton Police who are trying to collect items to help local families in need this winter. 100% of donations will go to needy families. They are looking for New Toys, Non-perishable Food, Wrapping Paper, Coats Hats and Gloves (new or used and clean) and Gift Certificates.  

Ciccotelli's of Engelnook Farm
 will be offering a few new and a couple unique items this week. With cranberry season upon us they will have delicious, tangy, sweet cranberry sauce made with locally grown cranberries. We will feature two new, very unique jellies - anEspresso/vanilla bean coffee jelly made from Red Barn's Coffee and fresh vanilla beans, and a Sweet Tea Jelly made with a great chai blend of teas. After a very favorable tasting from last week, they are pleased to continue offering their coffee and tea lines to includeespresso/cinnamon coffeepan-roasted green tea jelly and passion fruit/peach tea jelly. Tastings are available at their booth. And don't forget to come by for your favorites: blueberry cream cheese pound cake, gluten free strawberry corn meal cake and carrot cake!  

Don't forget to say hello to Renée from Raw for Longer and rRainville.com. She has also contributed a very informative article this week on the magical power of Epsom Salt. 

Pastaman is here! This week try Creamy Lemon Pasta or this Ravioli with Spicy Cauliflower! 

Little Origami Owl will be continue their September special, with a $10.00 Gift card for every locket purchased this month online or at the Marketplace. 

  

Bring your containers and hit the fill station for Simpson Spring Water at $0.25/gallon! What a steal! Try a Soda Marinade on your weekend burger!

 Brockton Blue Dog Shelter has saved, trained, and successfully placed over 1200 dogs and cats into permanent loving homes. They are always in need of funds to help pay for veterinary care, food, training, supplies and caretakers' compensation. All contributions go directly towards helping the animals!  

Our Marketplace is a collection point for the Easton Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable goods for donation. 


2013-2014 Wintertime MarketplaceNovember 9 through May 17th Want to be a vendor at one of the largest Wintertime Marketplace's in the state? Grab an app or fill out the form on our website. Space will fill quickly so get your applications in early!

FUN FOR KIDS!


Some quick highlights to remind you why our marketplace is a family affair!
  • Tours of the Simpson Spring Museum at 11:00a with Ed White, former owner of Simpson Spring
  • Cake! with Linda Spartachino and her Homemade Heaven Bakery.
  • Swap for Kids! Join Emily Hawkins at her table and swap toys, books, games, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, whatever you want as long as it is in good condition! The Swap table offers a unique opportunity to show kids that it can feel good to let go! Did you see Emily and our Marketplace in the Brockton Enterprise?

    Also this week and all October long, Emily is encouraging a COSTUME SWAP! Bring in last year's Halloween Costume and swap it for a new one! 

Tasty Ideas

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