Niles French Market (Thursdays during Summer weeks - Farmers' Produce plus more) - Begins Thursday May 22, 2014 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sponsored by Niles DDA Main Street (www.nilesmainstreet.org): Colorful tents at East Main and Front Streets near downtown and the St. Joseph River, the weekly Farmers' Market along with other vendors has a different look and schedule for 2014. Items sold include this eclectic mix: breads, pastries, handmade jewelry, home-made soup, crepes, quiches, cheese, locally grown fruits & vegetables, honey, jams, salsas, perennials, cut flowers, handmade purses, knitted items, handmade paper products-journals, polish pottery, farm raised pork, lavender and lavender items, soaps, candles, handmade body products, fine wood craft, lampwork glass, artist painted furniture, birdhouses, glass mosaic art, pizza, Italian ice, ice cream, knife sharpening, photography, ironwork, handcrafted quilts, French pastries, baguettes, croissants, children's crowns & wands, hand made barrettes, wood pens, pet treats, face painting. Contact person is Lisa Croteau (here is DDA web page for this activity: http://uncoverniles.com/french-market/ ).