Independence Farmers Market

For DSL (high speed internet) or direct fiber connections at fantastic prices check out MGW Inc. the fiber system manager for the Town of Independence. Details and available services will be posted in April. The Special Events Committee is gearing up for the 2011 festivals and again need your support. Our Attendance and participation in last years 4th of July and Grand Privy Races was phenomenal and would like to continue the growth in these festivals. As in the past, sponsoring our events will provide your business with advertising in all our radio, newspaper ads and flyers. In the spirit of community involvement and development we are asking you to participate as a sponsor for: *Farmers Market (starting May 27th and every Friday from 9:00am -12:00pm). *July 4th Celebration (Monday July 4th with Parade at 10:00am). *Mountain Foliage and Grand Privy Races (Saturday October 8th). *Potty Princess Pageant (Friday October 7th). *Safe Halloween (Monday October 31st 4:00pm to 8:00pm). *Christmas Parade (Saturday December 3rd at 3:00pm). We appreciate your commitment in community involvement and support for the Town Of Independence. The Independence Special Events Committee is holding its regular scheduled monthly meetings every 2nd Monday, 5:30pm at the Independence Town Hall. For more information email Carol Lundgren at: lundgren@ls.net or call 276-773-3507. The Independence Revitalization Project. To view some of our efforts to date click on Downtown Project under Town Links to the left. Information is available for economic restructuring, vision assessment, artisan sketches of farmers market and street-scapes. The Mayor and Council have called a Special Town Council meeting for June 20th, 2012 at 6pm to discuss and possibly take action on VRS resolutions, personnel, 2013 budget, and contract issues. The meeting will be held at the Independence Town Hall located at 136 E. Main Street, Independence, VA. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th, 7pm at the Independence Fire Hall located at 329 Davis Street, Independence.