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What’s New at the Farmer’s Market?

Published July 12, 2013 at 1:04PM | Updated July 12, 2013 at 1:20PM

Both the “market master” (our on-site coordinator) and I are new this year to the City of Manassas Farmer’s Market. While it’s certainly been a learning curve for us both, we are excited to bring a new perspective to the market. I practically have the “What’s In Season?”

Virginia Calendar memorized now, whereas before I signed on as the market coordinator, I could give you a rough timeline of when things came into season. It’s both fun and overwhelming to learn so much about farming and produce.

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Ice Cream Ends Unprocessed Foods Streak

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Published July 5, 2013 at 1:53PM

I cheated. I may have splurged on some ice cream. And, possibly some chips. Forgive me, readers, I had company visiting.

While I could have offered them ants on a log and carrot sticks as an afternoon snack, I knew that such healthy appetizers are not “special occasion food,” particularly for those who are not willingly participating in the unprocessed food challenge. So, even though I didn’t complete a flawless 10 day “real food” stint, the experience still gave me some food for thought (look I made a pun).

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‘Future LeBron’ Awarded During Week 1 of Summer Camp

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Published July 5, 2013 at 11:50AM | Updated July 6, 2013 at 9:02AM

Week 1 of the Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Sports Camp has just wrapped up. Youth athletes received a Personal Fitness Journal and defined their baseline “personal best” sport numbers.

Throughout the summer athletes will work towards a goal of setting new personal bests by the end of camp. Every sports camper was measured in broad jump, sit ups, push ups, jumping jacks and flexibility.

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Taking the Pledge for 10 Days of Unprocessed Foods

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Published June 28, 2013 at 9:29AM

My roommate, Leyla and I enjoy eating similar things. This makes both of our lives easier, as we can share food and alternate cooking meals (she’s an exceptional sharer).

Last week, Leyla shared with me that she was planning to take the 10-day “Real Food Pledge.” Since it sounded like something I would be on board with, I immediately said, “Oh, I’ll do that too.” I wasn’t too sure what exactly I just signed up for, but I’m always up for a healthy dietary challenge. I’m currently on day four.

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A Little Practice Allows for Cooking Outside the Lines

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Published June 20, 2013 at 12:43PM

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I was sitting in the airport a few weeks ago during a long layover when I was lured into one of those stores that has everything from tacky souvenirs to gum and magazines. Since it had been a long day of travel, I decided to treat myself to a magazine for the plane. Struck by the delicious looking pesto pasta on the cover, I decided to spring for Bon Appétit.

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Selection Differs at Farmers Markets from Florida to Virginia

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Published June 13, 2013 at 3:54PM | Updated June 14, 2013 at 9:34AM

One of the really awesome things about living in the United States is that we have a huge diversity of land and climates across the country. While we are enjoying strawberries and blueberries, other parts of the U.S. are reaping different harvests.

In the last month, I’ve taken a few trips to see people that live in different states. Naturally, I insisted on visiting their local Farmer’s Market. It’s a great way to get ideas for our market and to see what’s in season there.

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Machine Unique to Area Helps Improve Basketball Workouts

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Published June 12, 2013 at 4:32PM

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What entices a child to get into the gym and work on the necessary fundamentals of their basketball game to make them an elite player? Quite honestly, it’s the shooting! Every youth desires to be the next LeBron “King James” James or the next Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant.

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With Potted Plants, Know More about Foods You Put into Your Body

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Published June 9, 2013 at 8:55AM

A Fresh Focus

I have killed many plants in my day. Once, I even killed a bamboo plant, which is actually quite difficult. Bamboo is probably the only plant that would survive the apocalypse. My inability to keep plants of any variety alive concerns me, partly because I love homegrown produce and partly because this can’t bode well for motherhood (but that’s neither here nor there).

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Team to Use Social Media, Web to Raise $50,000 for Children’s Summer Camp

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Published June 8, 2013 at 10:26AM | Updated June 9, 2013 at 7:34AM

Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors Chairman Rhet Phitzner, along with a team of 12 others, will raise money during the next 10 days to help “Send a Kid to Camp.” [Mary Davidson / Potomac Local News]

MANASSAS, Va. — Community organizations and business leaders in Prince William County and Manassas are going the extra mile this summer to “Send a Kid to Camp.” For the next 10 days, seven prominent members of the community will embark on a quest to raise $50,000 to help give at-risk youth the opportunity to attend summer camp at one of three Boys and Girls Clubs branches in the area.

With the “10 Days to Summer Camp — Send a Kid to Camp” fundraiser, raising funds for the campaign will be be done easily and electronically using Crowdrise, a web service which allows anyone to go online and make a donation to one of seven teams all playing for same goal — to Send a Kid to Camp.

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Community Members to be Honored at Hylton Performing Arts Center

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Published June 5, 2013 at 7:43AM

MANASSAS, Va. – Several members of the community including business owners, school teachers, heads of non-profit organizations, and youth, will be recognized on a charity dinner on Friday.

The 24th Annual Prince William / Manassas Boys and Girls Steak ‘N Stake Dinner will be held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas starting at 6 p.m. Friday. The black tie event is the largest fundraiser for an organization that prides itself on providing quality childcare and activities for at-risk youth for a $30 annual membership.