Volume |, Issue 9 July 2023 Find your copy of The Acton Monthly at these locations: + Hillsview Active Living Centre, Acton -Dollar Stretcher Daze + Holland Shop -Acton Optical mtown Acton BIA Office ‘devon Town Hall Centre) -Bank of Montreal -Vingland -Zapa Projects Coffee Shop And many more across town! For $5 per month, bseribe t etonmonthly call S 1 Fm Outdoor Market off to a successful start, says Galliford The Acton Outdoor Market is off to a sucessful start, says Downtown Acton BIA Coordinator, Matt Galliford, despite some chellengee with the weather in early Jun gives the Outdoor Market a new energy.” Overall, Galliford remains optimistic as the market continues to grow and move ahead. “We are going to continue this season to According to Galliford, some of those build and grow o tutdoor Market. We challenges included extreme heat and smoke in the air. have such a great location now a room to expand the offerings of the vendors and artisans in attendance, We have started growing some new community partnerships and continue to build our present ones, we want to keep that ball rolling as we move ahead.” “So far the June 1st and 8th markets have been successful even though the weather had thrown curveballs. June Ist was that extremely hot day in the full sun, the smoky skies, The market had 20 vendors but a smaller patron turnout. The vendors were still very pleased with the day.” Since those first two dates, Galliford assures ‘urnout is continuing to grow each week more people discover what the vendors have to offer, and feels that the change in location has helped with bringing a new sense of energy to the market. “Having the Outdoor Market at Prospect Park feels like the perfect fit. Both the vendors and patrons have given a lot of positive feedback about the new location. Being surrounded by nature and activity The Acton Outdoor Market continues cach Thursday, until October 5th, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Prospect Park. Fon more rate you can visit downtownacton. HOLLAND SHOP European Deli Since 1955 Acton, Ontario 519-853-0950 Cold Cuts, Cheese, Gifts & Gift Baskets