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SUMMARY:Potluck and weeding at Town Park May 15-POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED due to wet conditions.  Stay tuned for the new date. \nAre you curious about the orange flags around the retention pond at Town Park?  Come see how the native seedlings fared this winter and help weed the planting.  Join us May 15 from 5-6pm for weeding and plan to stay for a potluck afterward to reward your hard work!  The Town of Independence will provide the main course.  Bring a side or dessert to share. Contact Michelle Pridgen for more information.  director@graysonlandcare.org
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/potluck-and-weeding-at-town-park-may-15/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grayson Permaculture Group,Monthly Meeting,Town Park
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SUMMARY:Shade Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free shade tree pruning workshop March 22 at Town Park.  The workshop is from 10 to noon and will  be led by Casey Johnson.  Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State\, manages the orchard at River North and is the Vice President of GLC.  Dress warmly and bring pruners or loopers if you have them. \n 
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/shade-tree-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Town Park,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Plant the Park  Sept 27 and 28
DESCRIPTION:Want to help plant the park? This is event is hosted by the Town of Independence.  Cynthia Taylor and the permaculture group offered technical support and design and donated some of the plants. \nHere are the details: Please consider volunteering to help plant approximately 500 seedlings and shrubs in Independence Town Park on September 27th (afternoon) and/or September 28th (all day). We’re looking for approximately 20 volunteers who will be divided in to 4-5 planting teams. You don’t need experience – just a good attitude and a willingness to “dig in” (pun intended). We’ll take whatever time you can give us….and we’ll feed you well in return! Interested parties are asked to email Laura Ratcliffe (laura@independenceva.com) and Kit Marshall (kmarshall@independenceva.com) with questions or to sign up. Please include both as each are out of town between now and the event and we don’t want to miss your email. Thanks in advance!
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/plant-the-park-sept-27-and-28/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grayson Permaculture Group,Independence Farmers Market,Town Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T130000
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CREATED:20190114T204119Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Independence Farmers Market began in 2007. A local grower and producer market\, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally on Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm and features local meats\, vegetables\, herbs\, plant starts\, preserves\, baked goods\, crafts\, and more. The seasonal market offers special events\, featuring Farm Fresh Kids Day\, the Berry Festival\, Tomato Day\, and the Apple Festival\, as well as contests\, raffles\, and local musicians.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/independence-farmers-market-2/2019-10-11/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T130000
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SUMMARY:IFM Grand Opening and Mother’s Day Craft Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of the 2019 Market Season in Town Park! We’ve invited area artisans to join us Opening Day so you can find a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-grand-opening-and-mothers-day-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T150000
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SUMMARY:IFM Winter Market and Chili Cook-off
DESCRIPTION:The Farmers Market is back in Town Park  from 11 am to 3 pm. Enter or judge the Chili Cook-off. A $5 ticket lets you taste all the chili and vote for your favorite\, we had a dozen entries last year\, so it’s a bargain.\nFREE to enter\, bring your chili to the Market by 10:30. $100 1st prize!  Thanks to our sponsors for providing prizes. Chestnut Creek Counseling sponsored the $100 first prize\,  The $40 2nd prize is sponsored by Jesse and Jack’s Melons and 3-10th prizes is sponsored by the Mabe Family.\nEnjoy free kids activities\, shop for delicious local products  and beautiful crafts and stay for the Parade and Town Activities.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-winter-market-and-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T100000
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SUMMARY:IFM Winter Market & Christmas Tree Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Farmers Market returns to Town Park for on Green Friday from 11 am to 3 pm.  Enjoy free kids activities\, listen to Christmas carols\, shop for delicious local products  and beautiful crafts and pickup your pre-ordered Christmas trees and wreaths.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-winter-market-christmas-tree-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T130000
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SUMMARY:IFM Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Apple Festival is a community-wide event that celebrates apple season. The highlight is a community cider pressing—bring your apples to press with our presses!  We’ll have three-one just for the kids! The Market also offers fresh pressed cider for donation as a fundraiser. The apple dessert contest is always hotly contested and it open to any kind of dessert featuring apples. Please bring your entry to the Market by 9:30. Judging begins at 10 am. \nThis is the last day of the outdoor Market.  Don’t worry\, you can shop On-line! Order from Wednesday evening to Monday evening and come by the Grayson LandCare/IFM office at 108 Courthouse Street between 4-6 pm to pick up your order.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-apple-festival/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T130000
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SUMMARY:Independence Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Independence Farmers Market began in 2007. A local grower and producer market\, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally on Fridays from 9am to 1pm and features local meats\, vegetables\, herbs\, plant starts\, preserves\, baked goods\, crafts\, and more. The seasonal market offers special events\, featuring Farm Fresh Kids Day\, the Berry Festival\, Tomato Day\, and the Apple Festival\, as well as contests\, raffles and local musicians.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/independence-farmers-market/2018-10-12/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T100000
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SUMMARY:IFM Cooking with Chef Jen & Squashtober
DESCRIPTION:This is the last Cooking with Chef Jen for the season.  She’ll be cooking winter squash today for Squashtober. There are so many different varieties and they are great keepers so you can enjoy eating them all winter.  Samples are available and donations are appreciated.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/cooking-with-chef-jen-squashtober/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T090000
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SUMMARY:IFM Pepper Day
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your chance to taste the wide variety of sweet and hot peppers at our annual pepper tasting.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-pepper-day/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T083000
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SUMMARY:IFM Cooking with Chef Jen
DESCRIPTION:It’s the first Friday of September and time once again for Cooking with Chef Jen.  She’ll make an array of dishes from whatever is available at the Market.  Learn how to cook fresh\, local food.  Samples are available and donations are appreciated.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-cooking-with-chef-jen/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T090000
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SUMMARY:IFM Tomato Festival\, Fiber Day\, & Chef Jen
DESCRIPTION:Three Events on one day! The Tomato Festival features a People’s Choice tomato salsa contest\, free tomato tasting\, and new this year\,a Tomato pie contest.  Chef Jen will be cooking with tomatoes. And the Fiber Guild joins the Market as well for this fun filled day. This is the last Fiber Day of the season so be sure to come support these talented fiber artisans. \nThis is your chance to sample all the different varieties we sell at the Market for free. You can also enter the People’s Choice salsa contest and win the $100 first prize sponsored by  United Country Real Estate\, Collins & Associates. Bring a quart of salsa to the Market by 9:30 am\, customers and visitors to the Market are  invited to taste and vote for the winner to be announced at noon.  While you are at it\, you can also bring your tomato pie to the Market by 9:30.Judging begins at 10:30. And Abby will have free kids activities at the Kids Korner from 10-11.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-tomato-festival-fiber-day-chef-jen/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T090000
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SUMMARY:IFM Berry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us and sponsor River Ridge Organics for the 6th Annual Berry Festival Friday\, July 20  Featuring a berry pie contest\, free berry tasting\, berry pancakes and a berry sorbet fundraiser for the Market. Vendors highlight berries and berry products. River Ridge Organics is USDA certified berry farm near Mouth of Wilson. You can find their berries at the Friday and On-line Farmers Markets.  River Ridge donated the berries for the Sorbet fundraiser that is a highlight of Berry Day.  This year\, sorbet will be available by the bowl or frozen pint. Chef Jen Cavey will be making pancakes with berry syrup to benefit the Market as well.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-berry-festival/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180713T050000
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SUMMARY:IFM Wellness Day
DESCRIPTION:Wellness Day features many local healthcare providers and offers free health screenings and activities for the community and vendors. Community partners include VDH\, Twin County Hospital\, In Total Health\, Virginia Tech Family Nutrition\, and more. Wellness Day began in 2015 in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-wellness-day/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180706T060000
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SUMMARY:Chef Jen Cooks @ the Market
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Market and see what Chef Jen will cook today!.  She’ll make an array of dishes from whatever is available at the Market.  Learn how to cook fresh\, local food.  Samples are available and donations are appreciated.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/chef-jen-cooks-the-market-2/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180706T060000
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SUMMARY:IFM Kids Korner: Painting with Fruits & Veggies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun morning of painting with fruits and veggies!  Here at the Farmers Market\, we believe any time you can involve paint AND produce\, is a pretty good time!
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-kids-korner-painting-with-fruits-veggies/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180629T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180629T090000
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SUMMARY:IFM Kids Day
DESCRIPTION:Free fun for the whole family during the entire Market!  At Kids Day\, learn to throw a lasso\, print with wood blocks\, milk a “cow\,” and have fun hula hooping and playing games. All activities are free and open to kids of all ages. Community partners include Cowbody Don\, 4H\, Virginia Department of Health\, Blue Ridge Discovery Center\, local artist Ellie Kirby\, hula hoops with Laura\, Girl Scouts\, and Bessie the wooden cow. Kids Day began in 2012 and was our 1st Farmers Market Event. It remains one of the most popular activities at the Farmers Market and led to the addition of the Kids Corner every Friday from 10-11 while Grayson County Schools are closed for the summer.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-kids-day/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T070000
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SUMMARY:IFM Kids Korner: Shoe Planters
DESCRIPTION:This week at the Kid’s Corner we’ll be planting in old shoes!  We’re always looking for ways to teach kids to re-use old items.  What better way to impart this lesson by using old\, worn out shoes for planting new plants!  It looks pretty cool too!  Bring your old shoes for planting or use some of ours!
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-kids-korner-shoe-planters/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T070000
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CREATED:20180410T022503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T022503Z
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SUMMARY:IFM Kids Korner: Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 15th at the Independence Farmers Market to design your own garden!  We’ll be exploring seed catalogs to pick out the tastiest fruits and veggies as well as our favorite flowers and cutting and pasting the pictures onto our very own garden design and garden journals!  We’ll also learn more about companion planting!
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-kids-korner-garden-design/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T022324Z
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SUMMARY:IFM Fiber Day
DESCRIPTION:1st of ONLY 2 Fiber Days. Don’t miss it!   The Blue Ridge Fiber Guild will hold 2 Fiber Days at the Market this year: June 15 and August 3 during regular Market hours from 9am to 1pm. Local fiber vendors will join the weekly Farmers Market. This is a great opportunity to purchase yarns\, roving\, raw fiber\, baskets\, and an array of knit\, woven\, and felted goods.  Come and meet the artisans who often raise the animals providing fiber for the handmade items in their booths.  Feel free to ask questions about farming with sheep\, goats\, alpacas\, and rabbits\, and see demonstrations of how raw fiber is turned into usable products.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/ifm-fiber-day/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T070000
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SUMMARY:IFM Kids Korner- Seed Bombs
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Kid’s Corner  June 8th\, to kick off the season by making seed bombs together!  We’ll also learn about pollinators and the important role they play in our environment by planting a pollinator garden in our raised bed.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/kids-korner-seed-bombs/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T083000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T021918Z
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SUMMARY:Chef Jen Cooks @ the Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Friday of the month\, beginning in June\, for Cooking with Chef Jen.  She makes an array of dishes from whatever is available at the Market.  Learn how to cook fresh\, local food.  Samples are available and donations are appreciated.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/chef-jen-cooks-the-market/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T090000
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SUMMARY:First Farmers Market of the Season!
DESCRIPTION:The Independence Farmers Market began in 2007. A local grower and producer market\, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally on Fridays from 9am to 1pm and features local meats\, vegetables\, herbs\, plant starts\, preserves\, baked goods\, crafts\, and more. The seasonal market offers special events\, featuring Farm Fresh Kids Day\, the Berry Festival\, Tomato Day\, and the Apple Festival\, as well as contests\, raffles and local musicians.
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/first-farmers-market-of-the-season/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T100000
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SUMMARY:Winter Market & Christmas Tree fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a regular Farmers Market from 11-3 in Town Park.You’ll also be able to pickup the pesticide-free wreaths and trees you ordered from the Online Market at http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market. We’ll have some extras but please order to be sure you reserve your tree. \nIt’s also the 3rd Chili Cook-off! Free to enter\, and $5 to taste all the chili. Last year we had 10 entries\, so it’s a bargain! 1st prize is $100 sponsored by Chestnut Creek Counselling\, $40 2nd prize sponsored by Jack and Jesse’s Melons and 3rd-10 prizes sponsored by the Mabe Family. Stay for the Parade (we’ll be in it) and the Town festivities! Visit with Santa in Town Park after the parade and more. A fun day for the whole family!
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/winter-market-christmas-tree-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171124T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171124T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T034942Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Market & Christmas Tree Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin the Independence Farmers Market for a regular Farmers Market and you’ll be able to pick up the pesticide-free Christmas trees and wreaths you ordered On-line at: http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market. We will have some extra trees and wreaths available. The Market will also have coffee and hot cider available for donation.Members of the Highland Camerata will sing. Abby will have free Kids Activities
URL:https://graysonlandcare.org/event/green-friday-1st-winter-market-christmas-tree-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Independence Town Park\, 108 E Main St 24348\, Independence\, VA\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence Farmers Market
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