Apr 22 2011
Hollywood Farmers Market – Update April 22, 2011
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I love a good farmers market, and the Hollywood Market is one of the best in the country. Lots of variety of farmers and products from all over the Southern California area.

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At a meeting convened by Council President Garcetti on April 18th, the Hollywood Farmers’ Market was again granted a limited extension (30-day permit valid until May 17th) to continue to operate in its current location. This will allow SEE-LA a bit more time to negotiate with LA Film School and to continue to research the best potential alternatives for the Market. To further recap how things stand:

  • The LA Film School’s position remains unchanged in their demand that the market footprint be modified and that Ivar Ave., south of Selma, be vacated on Sunday during market hours – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • SEE-LA will work with the hired architect to study in greater depth alternative locations, by assessing all relocation and recurring costs, other impacts on the local community and on major traffic routes, on the market overall, unforeseen risks/losses and the time requirements to complete this process.

    • SEE-LA stands committed to protecting community access to locally-grown fresh produce and enjoyment of the market, the livelihood of the farmers and local vendors and to maintaining a safe and viable market, fully accessible to all.

    Selma Ivar As we continue to address this pressing issue, we would like to thank all of our loyal friends and supporters for their dedication and advocacy. We are very grateful for your continued efforts in communicating to the City Council and to others the importance of keeping the market as is, the significance of SEE-LA’s services to the city’s under served population, and for advocating changes in city laws to ensure the long-term existence of farmers’ markets in public locations, where they are readily accessible and can provide healthy, sustainably produced food for their customers.We also greatly appreciate the Councilman’s commitment to keeping the Hollywood Farmers’ Market thriving in Hollywood with the market’s anchor at the Selma / Ivar intersection. We thank him for standing by our side.

    A few dates to remember:

  • April 29th – A special Dinner at the Farmer’s Kitchen to benefit the “Market Preservation Fund.” For details and to make reservations please visit the Farmer’s Kitchen upcoming events page. We hope to see you there to enjoy the great food and conviviality.
  • May 15th – 20th Anniversary celebration of the Hollywood Farmers’ Market to begin. We plan to share this event with you all and please plan to arrive early that morning for a piece of our traditional carrot cake. Hopefully we can plan other events with your assistance throughout the summer to mark this significant year for the market.
  • May 17th – The Market’s permit will expire: Stay tuned! We will make sure to keep you informed of any new developments and how you can help.

    • Click here for instructions on how to donate to the Hollywood Farmers’ Market Preservation Fund.

    Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) is a private nonprofit community development corporation, dedicated to improving the quality of life in the City of Los Angeles. Our best known and proudest accomplishment is the Hollywood Farmers’ Market, held on Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Ivar and Selma Avenue, in Hollywood.
    https://www.see-la.org
     

    Our latest project, the Farmer’s Kitchen is open and new classes and programs are being scheduled. Please visit the Farmer’s Kitchen web site to see our current menu, sign up for our email updates and to find out about our latest activities.
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    Fundraiser Dinner for the Hollywood Farmers’ Market

    Legal Expenses Fund
    with Chefs Paul Osher and Jessica Koslow
    Paul Osher of Bean & Thyme     will present a small plates dinner, featuring his local, seasonal, farmers’ market-driven cuisine, including such dishes as house made beef cheek pastrami and chicken wing confit. Jessica Koslow of SQIRL, whose jams are already making a splash in the LA scene, will provide several small desserts to finish the meal.

    All proceeds will go towards the Hollywood Farmers’ Market street closure legal expenses fund.

    Register Now!

    https://www.hollywoodfarmerskitchen.org/

    email: info@farmernet.com

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