With beautiful weather and tables loaded with local goods, the new Green Valley farmers market’s second week in business attracted a host of vendors and shoppers.
The market’s opening day earlier this month had been marred by a combination of cold and rainy weather. On Friday, however, plentiful sunshine and temperatures in the 70s — combined with plentiful fresh produce and ready-to-eat offerings — made for an almost picture-perfect evening from 4-7 p.m.
As springtime blooms in Arlington, several local farmers markets are opening or expanding their hours starting next week.
A total of 10 markets are open this year — with the county’s newest addition, the Green Valley Farmers Market, celebrating its grand opening on Friday, April 4.
Green Valley’s annual summer celebration is scheduled to return this weekend.
Food vendors, a moon bounce and live music will be coming to the area around Charles R. Drew Elementary School this Saturday at the annual Green Valley Day.
A new farmers market could be coming to Green Valley next year.
Documents filed with the county last week outline plans to host a market on Friday evenings at John Robinson, Jr. Town Square. A statement of justification filed by CARE, Inc. promises “a convenient, varied market of local food producers and vendors that will provide culturally relevant products, information and services to foster community spirit and improve the nutritional experience.”
The area around the John Robinson, Jr. Town Square has a public urination problem.
The square used to be a grassy area with trees, until it was closed off for the construction of the neighborhood hub. With nowhere else to go, people began relieving themselves on the sidewalk along 24th Street S., we’re told.
