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Made, Baked and Grown Locally at the Langley Community Farmers Market

METRO VANCOUVER, BC – (August 24, 2011) – Kwantlen Polytechnic University is pleased that the third annual Langley Community Farmers Market, held on the Langley campus every Wednesday afternoon, has experienced continued growth and community support for the third straight year. Over the 20 week season, it is anticipated that more than 20,000 Langley residents will benefit from the 30 plus vendors that “make it, bake it and grow it” locally.

The market boasts fresh, local produce, home baked goodies, creative artisan crafts, live music each week and a thriving ‘kid’s zone’ which gives parents free time to shop.

There is still time to experience the Langley Community Farmers Market; it is open Wednesdays from 2:00pm – 6:00pm now through October 5, 2011.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University has been serving the Metro Vancouver region for 30 years, and has opened doors to success for more than 200,000 people. Four campuses—Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley—offer a comprehensive range of sought-after programs including business, liberal arts and science, design, health, trades and technology, apprenticeships, horticulture, and academic and career advancement. Over 17,000 students annually have a choice from over 135 programs including bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations.

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For more information on the Langley Community Farmers Market, visit: www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com

For more information about Kwantlen, contact:
Joanne Saunders
Director, Marketing and Communications
Tel: 604.599.2243
joanne.saunders@kwantlen.ca