Christiana is the place to be on Saturday, July 19, as Christiana Parks and Recreation will host the second program in its series of summer activities. The day will feature breakfast, a farmers market and a live music concert.  

The day will begin with a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lodge (Christiana Masonic Lodge 35), 115 E. Slokom Ave. The breakfast menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and other beverages. There will be separate fees for adults and for children age 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at www.christianaparksandrec.com or at the door.

Across the street from the breakfast at 17 Green St., there will be a farmers market from 9 a.m. to noon. Vendors will offer a variety of items, including fresh-cut flowers, locally-grown produce, crocheted blankets and animals, sweet treats, sourdough baked goods, hand-poured beeswax candles, jewelry, tin art and other crafts.

Christiana Parks and Recreation is hosting the farmers market on the third Saturday of each month this summer. The first market was held on June 21. "We had 17 vendors (for the first-time event)," noted parks and recreation member Terry Buchanan. "We will have a lot of the same vendors coming back, plus ones that are new."

Vendors can complete an application and reserve a spot for a fee at http://www.christianaparksandrec.com/vendors. Setup for the market will begin at 7 a.m. No home-based businesses or mass-produced items will be permitted.

"We prefer items be homemade. We call it a 'growers, makers and bakers' market," Buchanan pointed out. "We are open to (all types of vendors). A good variety of things is interesting for people to walk around and see."

Later that day, a free concert will be presented at the same location at 6 p.m. The performers will be Public Dime, who will entertain attendees with classic rock, music from the '80s and '90s and some modern rock. Among the music featured will be songs by artists ranging from Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Duran Duran to Roxette, Eve 6 and Tracy Chapman. "The concert is free; you just need to bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy the music," Buchanan added.

Parks and recreation will sell walking tacos and hot dogs as a fundraiser during the concert.

All activities will be held rain or shine. To learn more, visit the previously mentioned website or http://www.facebook.com/christianaparksandrec or follow the group on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Those with questions may email enjoylife@christianaparksandrec.com.

The next farmers market is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16. The A440s will perform the same night at 6 p.m.

Christiana Parks and Recreation is a relatively new group that formed in January. The group's goals are to offer fun and family-friendly activities and promote the community. Its website lists details about local events and invites visitors to sign up for a newsletter to keep informed about local activities.