The spring 2011 film series at Local Roots Market continues on Friday, April 29, at 8 p.m., with a screening of the documentary Ghost Town to Boom Town.

This movie, created by filmmaker Janae Hagen and Wooster resident Carolyn Robinson, documents the struggle of North Dakota rural towns with dramatic declining populations, becoming ghost towns until an oil boom dramatically transformed the people, environment, and economy. The film reveals the cultural effects of rapid growth from farm communities to boom towns with the influx of temporary workers.

A facilitated discussion will follow the film, offering viewers the chance to reflect on the issues raised and to consider the implications for rural communities around the country.

The entrance fee for the film will be the viewer’s choice of a healthy snack to share with other participants (please provide a recipe) or a donation that will be used to help defray the costs and support future film nights.

As a year-round market for locally-produced foods and other agricultural products, Local Roots Market is located at 140 S. Walnut St. in Wooster. The market is open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Membership is not required to shop. To learn more about weekly news and events at the market, visit the website at www.localrootswooster.com and sign up for the newsletter.