Pun intended, of course. The Elgin National Watch Company located in Elgin, IL was the largest U.S. producer of pocket watches until production ceased in 1964 after the factory was closed. Hence, the relevance of the "Elgin" watch photograph below.
Again, It's About Time! Elgin has finally come around with an activist group to combat the troubling overweight community. Activate Elgin is funded by the YMCA Activate America Program. With nearly 3800 members in the Fox River Valley, the Greater Elgin Area YMCA is reaching out beyond the scopes of their facility. U-46 based Highland Elementary School has already been touched by encouraging simple exercise routines and healthy eating habits for students and their families. In addition to the pre-existing Downtown Elgin Harvest Market, Activate Elgin plans on helping startup a farmer's market on the west side of Elgin.
The Courier News: Activating Elgin Starts With Winning Logo
Speaking of farmer's markets... the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market kicks off tomorrow, June 12th from 10am-6pm at the Civic Center Parking Lot in Downtown Elgin. The theme is "Shop Green". Expect to find organic produce and hormone-free meats and poultry!
Civic Center Parking Lot
120 E. Highland Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
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Thanks for stopping by Harvest Market today. Remember, it is every Thursday through September.
It was my pleasure! The Harvest Market seems to have great potential. I can't wait to see what the rest of the season has to offer.
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