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the event was to promote healthy eating, self-sufficiency, neighborhood beautification, and community building. On a slightly deeper level though, the mayor also wanted to pay homage to Richmond’s edible gardening tradition of growing what were called Victory Gardens during World War II, when gardening was a common part of everyday life. Winners and runners-up of the event were gifted prizes from event sponsors such as Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, Acapulco Rock & Soil, The Watershed Nursery, and The Urban Farmer Store, in case you needed some direction on where to get some tips and tricks, and supplies, for your own home garden. Urban Tilth, another sponsor of the event, has been cultivating agriculture via school and community gardens in West County since 2005 in pursuance of creating a local food system. They recently celebrated the opening of their North Richmond Farm—a project 4 years in the making that’s now located at the corner of Fred Jackson Way and Brookside Drive—which, according to the mayor’s office, will greatly expand the community’s access to local food crops. By now some of you may be wondering when registration for the 2nd Annual Urban Garden Contest and Showcase begins…we hate to disappoint you but there’s been no such announcement at this writing. What we can tell you is that they’re excited to do it again, and look forward to collaborating with more nonprofits, schools, and community organizations as the event begins to grow. Until then, there’s plenty of opportunities to get involved with the local horticultural community, and to become part of it yourself! Refer to the sponsors mentioned above to find all the supplies you need for your new garden. Maybe check out what’s going on with Urban Tilth and their new North Richmond Farm; find them on Facebook or visit UrbanTilth.org. The next Bring Back the Natives Garden Tour, which is currently seeking volunteers, will be featuring 30 gardens throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties on May 7th; for more information visit bringingbackthenatives. net. And, of course, if you’d like to inquire about Richmond’s next Urban Garden Contest and Showcase, send Mayor Butt an email at mayor@ci.richmond.ca.us. SMILE DENTAL COUPON GOOD FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: $100 INITIAL EXAM & CLEANING Including X-Rays. For patients without insurance. FREE TEETH WHITENING For new patients. After initial exam, x-rays, cleaning and any necessary dental treatment. Valid for new patients 18 years and older. Not all patients are candidates for whitening. Coupon good for one patient only. Mencie D. Masangkay, DMD 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 145 Hercules, CA 94547 (Corner of San Pablo Ave & John Muir Pkwy) Tel (510) 741-7788 Digital X-Rays • Zoom Teeth Whitening • Invisalign • Lumineers Velscope (Oral Cancer Screening) • Mercury-free Fillings Crowns & Bridges • Bonding & Veneers • Dentures Walk-Ins Welcome • Most Insurance Plans Accepted Adults & Children of All Ages • Kid Friendly Office Satellite TV in Treatment Rooms • Weekends by Appointment Only


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