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‘The Village Market’ Comes To East Tampa
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Neighborhoods throughout Tampa have thriving fresh food mar- kets, all but East Tampa. Off and on there have been markets set up, but they soon faded.
With the blessings of their pastor,
the folks at Tyer Temple United Methodist Church wanted that to change.
“We travel to other communities to visit these markets, so why not have one in our own,” said Linda Archie, one of those spearheading the effort.
“We’re not re-inventing the wheel, but adding to it,” she said. “This will be a place to gather and empower small businesses in East Tampa, and a destination place for lots of conver- sation.”
Under the leadership of their pas- tor, Rev. Douglas Walker, Tyer Temple has refurbished the St. Paul United Methodist Church School. The playground has been set up to hold several vendor tables and their wares. Three rooms in one of the buildings will have Zumba classes, health nutri-
market.
The Village Market is sponsored
by Tyer Temple United Methodist Church with the primary purpose of stimulating economic empowerment and promoting small local business in the community.
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LINDA ARCHIE
tion and education and arts and crafts. And, there will be lots of com- munity conversations, especially on childhood trauma; and of course lots of fresh produce.
If you love fresh produce, shop- ping and delicious cuisine, then you’re in luck! The new open-air market, “THE VILLAGE MARKET at EAST TAMPA” has just launched in our community!
The Market kicks off on Saturday, June 22, 2019 and runs every 1st
PASTOR DOUGLAS WALKER ...Pastor, Tyer Temple UM Church
and 3rd Saturday of the month until Saturday, October 19, 2019. The market is located at 3206 N. Sanchez Street, in the heart of East Tampa.
The Market is totally free! Fam- ily-friendly with a kid’s zone! Pets are welcome. There’s live local entertain- ment at every market.
TheMarketrunsfrom9a.m.–2 p. m. Interested vendors can contact Linda or Yolanda at 1-888-991- 2502 or download an application at www.tyertempleumc.org/the-village-
School Board To Hold Meeting In Temple Terrace
On Tuesday, June 11th, the Hills- borough County School Board will hold its meeting in Temple Terrace. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m., at the Temple Terrace City Hall, 11250 N. 50th Street.
The public comments section will take place during the first half hour. Beginning at 4 p.m., board members will discuss the business portion of the meeting.
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