Blogger Roundup: Farmers Market, Mother’s Day Event and Startups

Each week, Richfield community members turn to Patch’s Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them. Patch blogs give anyone from gardening enthusiasts to local business owners the power to easily connect with the whole neighborhood.

Here’s a look at what Richfield Patch bloggers had to say over the last week.

Blogger Kris Anderson shares news about Homes Within Reach, a non-profit that helps lower to moderate income families become homeowners in the Hennepin County suburbs.

On the Endangered Species List

Do you think common sense is rare?

Getting Down to Business: Have You Got What It Takes?

In 2012, the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development says that nearly 61,000 Minnesotans launched startups. Read this blog to find out if you’re ready to start your own business, and learn more about first steps.

The MN Chapter for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll

Did you know that spinal muscular atrophy is the number one genetic killer of children under the age of two? Learn more about how you can help to raise money for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Richfield Farmers Market is Open for the Season!

New blogger Katherine Byers-Ferrian shares details about the Richfield farmers market, which takes place every Saturday.

Local Musicians Needed and Wanted for Richfield Farmers Markets

If you’re interested in getting visibility as a local singer, musician or songwriter, consider playing at the local farmers market.

Volunteers Needed for Farmers Market this year

Join the farmers market as a volunteer.

Kids' Mothers Day Event at Farmers Market 5/11/2013

The first 50 children to show up at the Richfield Art Center Open House will receive a flower pot to decorate, and later a plant to pot in it at the farmers market.

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