Here's some exciting news, the farmers of the Coastal Growers' Market have decided to make a leap of local culinary faith and open a winter farmers' market with a target date opening for a Thanksgiving market on Nov. 21.

Citing the success of last winter's farmers' market at the Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, Bevan Linsley, Coastal Growers Market Coordinator, said the market hopes to serve the southern part of the state.

"We have just signed a lease for space in the historic Lafayette Mill building on Ten Rod Road, outside of Wickford," she said. Pending is town approval which is almost complete.

The Coastal Growers' Market at Casey Farm in Saunderstown will remain open every Saturday until November 7 (9 a.m. to noon) no matter the weather (sigh) and we will have live music and a cooking demonstration every week until the market closes at its summer location, weather permitting.

The public announcement at last Saturday's market was met with great enthusiasm from customers and immediate requests for market space, she said.

"We think that this market is going to be another economic and culinary success in addition to a delightful community event," Linsley added.