Roxborough
Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables at the Gorgas Park Farmers Market this week!The market will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the park, located at Ridge Avenue and Hermitage Street. Stop by to pick up your weekly dose of fresh fruits and veggies from McCann’s Farm. Please support our local farmers market and locally-grown foods. For information about the Friends of Gorgas park visit www.gorgaspark.com.
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