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The Cane River Green Market is searching for a market coordinator for its 2012 season.

A market coordinator is responsible for the weekly coordinaton of the Cane River Green Market. The coordinator will be responsible for operating the market on designated Saturdays from April to July.

Anyone interested in applying for the market coordinator position should complete an application, which may be picked up at City Hall, 700 Second Street in Natchitoches or at the Human Resources Department, located at 1400 Sabine St.

Beginning in late April 2012, Natchitoches' local farmer's market will take place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon on the downtown riverbank in the Natchitoches Historic District. The market will feature special programming and activities throughout the season including regular live musical performances, children's activities, food samplings, speakers and demonstrations.

As always, customers can choose from a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from Green Market produce vendors. Customers can also enjoy a selection of value-added products including farm fresh eggs, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, fresh flowers and much more. Hand-crafted items are also available including jewelry, woodwork, stained glass and other items. WIC and Senior vouchers are also accepted at the market.

To learn more the Cane River Green Market, please call the market office at (318) 352-2746 (CRGM).

The Cane River Green Market has taken a break for the summer but will resume with fall markets in October and November on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Besides fresh fruits, herbs, vegetables and plants, customers can choose from a selection of “value-added products” including farm fresh eggs, homemade breads, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, candy and much more.

Crafters sell their hand-made items every Saturday during the season. The market will feature one of a kind items such as woodwork, art, jewelry, stained glass, soaps, bird houses and more.

Live entertainment can be enjoyed every Saturday on the scenic bank of beautiful Cane River Lake. Children's activities and special programming such as educational speakers, demonstrations and interactive activities are offered at each market. All activities of the Green Market are free to the public. Pets are welcome and the Cane River Green Market as long as they are kept on a leash and monitored by an adult.

We value our patrons at the Cane River Green Market. Make sure you stop by our tent and enjoy free coffee or lemonade. Also pick up a free copy of Louisiana Cooking magazine or other "freebies". Get a frequent shopper card and work your way towards a free gift certificate.

Remember, buy fresh and buy local.