HAMDEN – The annual Hamden Farmer's Market opens Friday (June 22) and will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 5.

The market is the Miller Library lower parking lot at 2901 Dixwell Ave., an area that is accessible to the handicapped and has plenty of free parking.

This year's market will showcase locally grown produce vendors, bakers, Soup Girl, and other new and diverse products from local vendors, according to a prepared statement from the office of Mayor Scott D. Jackson. In addition, Hamden Youth Services will once again be present to provide arts and craft activities for children and Experience Corps will be there with free children's books.

Also, the Elderly Services Department will be providing nutrition vouchers to Hamden senior citizens who meet certain qualifications, according to Director Suzanne Burbage.

Individuals must be 60 or older or must be permanently disabled and living in subsidized senior housing, and meet certain income guidelines. For more information or to obtain vouchers, call Elderly Services at 203-287-2547.