CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Nov. 18 - The Forest Lakes Community Association, the Piedmont Environmental Council and Buy Fresh Buy Local are pleased to announce a Holiday Farmers' Market and Craft Fair which will be held at the North Recreational Poolhouse and Pavilion in Forest Lakes located off of Timberwood Boulevard. Hours of operation are 9AM to 4PM on November 22 and 10AM to 3PM on December 6.

This event provides residents with the opportunity to support our local farmers and to purchase:

• Holiday trees, wreaths & swags
• Seasonal produce
• Grass-fed meat
• Pastured poultry
• Farm-fresh eggs
• Handmade jewelry, clothing, candles, cards, wool, handbags and more!
• Homemade jams and butters, breads, scones, granola, pastries, chocolates, pies, crackers, teas, pickles, salsas and more!

Buy Fresh Buy Local has been overwhelmingly well received by both residents and farmers alike as it has expanded local markets for farmers by providing citizens convenient outlets to purchase locally grown produce. For more information about this program you can visit www.buylocalvirginia.org.