October 1998 at the Market:
Fall Harvest Festival

Saturdays in October, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be Fall Harvest events at the Market, including appearances by E.T. the Mime and a Harvest Art Contest for youngsters 17 and under, culminating in a Harvest Hoedown on November 7, 1998.

Harvest Festival Events

October 10, 1998: Food for the Body	Sample some of the delectable harvest foods available at the Market. Includes appearance by E.T. the Mime.
October 17, 1998: Food for Health	Find out how to turn your larder into a pharmacopeia for natural health care.
October 24, 1998: The Beauty of Food	Treat your body to skin and hair care products you can make at home. Includes appearance by E.T. the Mime.
October 31, 1998: Hallowe'en Treats	Creepy food to play with, that the kids will actually want to eat!
November 7, 1998: Harvest Hoedown	St. Lawrence Market invites you to a fun-filled evening to launch Toronto's "Out of the Cold" program. Share the harvest abundance with music, food and community. Includes appearance by E.T. the Mime. St. Lawrence North Market, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Adults $20; kids under 13 $10; families $50. For ticket information, call (416) 392-7219 or visit the Market Office.

    

Fall Harvest Art Contest

Inspired by the festival of fall colours that emerge this time of year, the St. Lawrence Market, historically a colourful showplace of nature's bounty, invites young artists to display their own version of "Fall Harvest."

20 artists will each be awarded a pumpkin and a $50 gift certificate. Winning entries will be displayed in The Market Gallery from October 23 to November 14, 1998. Details and an entry form are at the end of this link.

    

Now Showing at The Market Gallery: 150 Years of Consumers Gas

Since its incorporation in 1848, Consumers Gas has been contributing to the growth of the City of Toronto and surrounding communities by, among other things, introducing gas street lighting in the late 19th century and developing new labour-saving devices for household chores.

Visitors to the exhibit will be able to view historical and contemporary photographs, artifacts, paintings and archival records from both the archival collections of Consumers Gas and the City. More information here.

    

Coming Soon to the Market

Throughout November and December, things will be happening at the Market, including a Toy Drive, Incredible Edibles, and other seasonal events. Rumour has it that Santa will end his annual parade on our doorstep! Watch this space for further details.

    

What's New on the Market Website?

Well, actually, it's all new. Since we posted the first pages on September 3, 1998, we've been working hard to get the rest of the pages ready for your viewing pleasure. All the main sections are now up and we invite you to explore them and then let us know what you think. You can e-mail your comments direct to the Market manager at market@stlawrencemarket.com, or to the Webminder via the link at the bottom of the page.

We are currently working on Shopping at the Market which will eventually allow you to find all the butchers or bakers (or candle-stick makers) at the Market. These pages should be appearing soon. And in the longer term, we will be expanding the Market Links and Resources section, so if you have suggestions, please send them along.