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The Birmingham Farmers Market will have a record number of vendors this year, including Lily’s Farm and Garden. Photo provided
Record number of vendors to bring fresh family fun to farmers market
The city of Birmingham’s recent research efforts on recycling are in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the University of Michigan’s Center for Local, State and Urban Policy.
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BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Farmers Market will open for its 22nd season of fresh produce, artisan goods and family fun on Sunday, May 5. The market will run 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sundays May 5-Oct. 27. To kick off the season, an opening day celebration will feature live music, activities for kids and free reusable tote bags. Each week, the community is invited to gather at Public Parking Lot No. 6, located at 660 N. Old Woodward, to shop the market, and enjoy live music and more activities for the whole family. There will be a kids zone and food trucks every week.
BIRMINGHAM PILOTS SURVEY ON RECYCLING BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham recently launched a new survey on Engage Birmingham that encourages residents to share their understanding of the city’s recycling program, their interest in recycling and how they think Birming-
ham can improve in this area. The research efforts are in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the University of Michigan’s Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. Deborah Horner is the senior program manager for the Center for Local, State and Urban
A record number of vendors will be participating in this year’s market with over 45 local vendors each week. Additionally, this season the Birmingham Farmers Market will feature new special See MARKET on page 4A
See RECYCLING on page 8A
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