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Kid’s Day at Alderson Market
Kid’s   Day   at   the   Alderson   Community   Market   is   Tuesday,   May   25.   Every   child   coming   to   the   market receives   $4   in   tokens   and   a   special   market   tote   bag.   Kids   use   the   tokens   to   shop   for   their   own   fruit   and vegetables,   and   carry   them   home   in   their   new   reusable   bag.   This   one-day-only   event   is   sponsored   by WVU   Extension   Service,   with   Elizabeth   Reynolds,   Health   Educator,   at   the   market   from   3   to   6   pm   on   May 25 with tokens, tote bags, and more. Kid’s   Day   is   also   the   very   first   day   of   Read   Aloud   at   the   Market.   Come   to   the   reading   tent   and   follow   the adventures   of   Humphrey   the   classroom   hamster.   Summer   According   to   Humphrey   by   Betty   G.   Birney   is the   Read   Aloud   book.   Elizabeth   Spangler   brings   a   change   of   pace,   a   new   children’s   activity,   and   a   place to   sit   and   enjoy   storytelling   at   the Alderson   Community   Market.     The   reading   will   be   performed   at   3:15   with a repeat at 4:00.  Every   Tuesday   kids   will   find   the   Carrot   Club   at   the   sign   of   the   Big   Carrot.   Letha   Heatherly   leads   fun   and adventure   with   Carrot   Club   activities.   Kids   earn   $3   in   Carrot   Club   Dollars   for   participating   which   can   be used   to   buy   fruits   and   vegetables   at   the   market.   Carrot   Club   is   sponsored   by   the   Greenbrier   County Health Alliance. There’s   live   music   at   Alderson   Community   Market   every   week,   too,   with   picnic   tables   for   you   to   relax, enjoy   the   music,   and   visit   with   friends.   Live   music   at   the   market   is   sponsored   by   the   Greenbrier   County Commission’s Arts & Recreation Fund. Alderson   Community   Market   happens   every   Tuesday   afternoon,   3   to   6   pm,   on   Riverview   Avenue,   at   the Visitor Center parking lot and adjacent green space, now through October. PHOTO CAPTION:  Mr. Carrot greets Carrot Club visitors. (click for larger view)