The Loyola University Health System and students from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine teamed up with the Village of Maywood Special Events Committee, the Maywood Public Library, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Program, and community residents to organize the 2nd Annual Maywood Multicultural Farmers Market.

The market featured gardening advice, tips on cooking low-fat nutritious meals, free samples, methods to lower stress and reduce weight, fun exercises, and information on the link between diet and blood pressure.  There were also medical students who offered free blood pressure checks, blood-sugar level screenings, and obesity awareness during the health fair.

Next Farmers Markets:

September 19th (September 5th has been cancelled)

8:00 am-1:00 pm

Future markets will take place at the Library from 8:00 am to 1:00 am, on the first and third Saturdays of June, August, September, and October, and the second and third Saturdays of July.