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the volunteers put in hundreds of hours
through the spring, summer and early
fall receiving, unpacking, pricing and
ultimately displaying the high-quality,
gently used items.
In the past, Friends of Hospice
has donated many items to make
patients’ (and their families’) lives
more comfortable and as pain-free as
possible. The goal is to enhance care
and comfort to those with life-limiting
illnesses. The most visible gift from the
Friends has been a white truck, which
bears the message “Vehicle donated by
the Friends of Family Hospice.”
The group is made up of many
dedicated volunteers who live
throughout the South Hills communities.
Local support has made the sale a
real community event. It would not
exist without the loving support of local
residents.
Friends donates 100% of the proceeds
of the sale to Family Hospice &
Palliative Care.
The Friends of Family Hospice
& Palliative Care is an all-volunteer
auxiliary group that raises funds and
awareness of the hospice program.
The facility is located at 50 Moffett
Street, Mt. Lebanon (15243). Many
of the volunteers and patients are from
surrounding communities such as
Chartiers Valley, South Fayette, Peters
Twp., Upper St. Clair and more. Family
Hospice & Palliative Care is the largest
nonprofit hospice in the state, serving
many area counties.
PETERS TOWNSHIP
FARMERS MARKET
OPEN THROUGH
SEPT. 25!
The sixth annual Peters Township
Farmers Market is open every Wednesday
from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of
St. David’s Episcopal Church at 905
E. McMurray Road.
Shop from an exceptional selection of
local farmers and artisans while enjoying
live entertainment and dining options.
Products offered include fresh produce
from a variety of local farmers (including
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Simmons Farm, Jose Quiroz Farm and
Kerns Farm), eggs, milk, bread, gluten
free options, beef/chicken/pork/duck,
pasta, condiments, wine, jams/dips, olive
oil/vinegars, honey, hummus, organic
pressed juice, fresh cut flowers, hanging
plants, body care products, artisan goods
and sweets such as kettle corn, shaved ice,
ice cream, pies, cakes, cookies, candy and
more! A large variety of prepared foods
are available as well as visiting food trucks
like Cousin’s Main Lobster Rolls and
Franktuary.
“Farmers Market is my favorite time
of year! My children and I look forward
to going every Wednesday to see our
favorite vendors and catch up with our
neighbors and friends. It’s a great spot to
grab the week’s groceries, catch a bite to
eat and sit and listen to local musicians,”
says Peters resident Samantha McVicker.
The Farmers Market features live
entertainment from local performers and
demonstrations from local community
groups. New this year is a Children’s
Entertainment Booth, featuring local
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businesses that offer goods and services
for children. Patrons can participate in
free activities to learn more about what
the businesses offer. Some businesses
include Music Together and Fired Up
Pottery Studio. If your business would
like to participate or your musical group
would like to perform, please email
[email protected].
The purpose of the market is to
provide an opportunity to farmers and
artisans in the region to sell what they
produce directly to the South Hills and
Peters residents. The Board of Directors
is made up of nine local volunteer
moms and Rev. Kris Opat of St. David’s
Episcopal Church. They share a passion
for sustainable farming and buying local
fresh products for their families. They
hope to encourage relationships between
producer and consumer and limit the
distance foods and goods travel from
farm to table.
For a full list of vendors, visit
peterstownshipfarmersmarket.org. ■