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Friday, May 16, 2003
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace Reopens
The third annual grand opening of the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace takes place Saturday, May 17. Located at the Columbia Heights Metro station on the Green Line, the market will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, until Oct. 25. The offerings of its five farm stands include locally grown strawberries, asparagus, greens & lettuce, baked goods and jams, eggs, starter plants and Amish cheese. Also on the scene will be information tables set up by local community organizations, including the Latin American Youth Center, CHANGE, Inc., and Care for Youth. For more information, click here, call 866/307-4534, or send an e-mail.
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