LA Weekly has an interesting report out today about Erven, the critical darling of a restaurant in Santa Monica that, until now, was exclusively vegan. Thats all changing in real time, as namesake chef Nick Erven (who himself has never vegan) has decided to let in some animal proteins and dairy to the menu.

Erven speaks with critic Besha Rodell, telling her that the move is spurred, in part at least, by flagging sales at the restaurant. More importantly though, the popular chef who earned big acclaim at the short-lived Saint Martha in Koreatown says he wanted to explore a wider variety of flavor profiles and ingredients. The somewhat limiting vegan parameters were what ultimately drew Rodell to leave a what-might-have-been review of the place back in January, where she asked aloud about what Erven the chef may be able to accomplish if Erven the restaurant were allowed to expand and change.

Now the menu will include things like fried chicken thighs, with vegan options noted using a V on the menu. No doubt plant-based eaters will be a touch miffed at the change, but in Santa Monica where high rents and fast casual reign supreme the move to a more inclusive menu just seems like a fact of life for Erven and his team, even after winning awards for being the best, most inventive vegan restaurant in town.

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1. JEN KEARNEY BAND WITH LYNNE TAYLOR: 8-10:30 p.m., June 23, Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. Boston born Jen Kearney has spent a lot of time experimenting with seasoning her particular musical style and flavor. Her latest album, "Age of Blame" is truly an amalgam of musical styles ranging from soul, R&B and funk to rock, latin and jazz, while maintaining a singer/songwriters attention to lyrics. Her band stirs the eight cuts of the album through boiling points and gentle simmers that concentrate that flavor down to hit all points salty, sour, sweet and bitter. Tickets cost $20. For more information, call 508-405-2787, email dailystaff@amazingthings.org or visit amazingthings.org/event/jen-kearney-band-lynne-taylor.

2. THE BRAZILIAN PROJECT: 8-10 p.m., June 24, Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. The Brazilian Project was founded in 2016 by Marlene Del Rosario (vocals, keys, percussion) and Richard Viard (guitar), two Greater Boston area musicians and long time friends with a passion for Brazilian music. The duo debuted at a fundraiser concert for victims of Louisiana floods and Huricane Matthew later that year. Due to the overwhelming positive response, they have decided to continue performing and recording under the Brazilian Project name, The Brazilian Projects repertoire is a mix of the duos favorite classic bossa-novas as well as lesser known tunes, performed in a relaxed and intimate setting. Tickets cost $19-$21. For more information, call 508-405-2787, email dailystaff@amazingthings.org or visit amazingthings.org/event/marlene-del-rosario-brazilian-project.

3. COMEDY WITH FRANK SANTORELLI: 9-10 p.m., June 24, China Gourmet, 1583 Worcester Road, Framingham. Santorelli, who played George the bartender from HBO's hit series, "The Sopranos," appears at the restaurant's weekly comedy night. Tickets cost $20 for the show and $30 for the show and buffet dinner. For reservations or for more information, call 617-771-2668 or visit larryleelewis.com.

4. ADULT COLORING NIGHT: 6:30-8:30 p.m., June 29, Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St., Framingham. Visit the library for an evening of coloring, calming tea and music. Coloring is relaxing and therapeutic! The library will provide colored pencils and coloring pages. You are welcome to bring your own materials. No registration is required.

5. METROWEST CORPORATE 5K RUN/WALK: 6:30-8 p.m., June 29, Pinefield Plaza, 1 Nicholas Road, Framingham. Companies and organizations of all sizes are invited to participate in United Way of Tri-Countys inaugural 5K run/walk. This event promises to be a night filled with company camaraderie, exercise, community support and fun! Teams will race through the picturesque streets of Framingham. Hungry participants will be refueled with subs and sandwiches by Chick-fil-a Framingham and Jersey Mikes Subs. Exhibit A Brewing Company will also be there, ready to pour frosty cold ones. Money raised for the United Way will go to help feed the hungry, prepare kids for school, and offer suicide prevention/mental health support locally.

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There are musicians who can play two-hour sets night after night and others who get burnt out on the road after a two-month tour.

Cliff Lyons, left, Rob Aries, Onnie McIntyre, Brent Carter, Alan Gorrie, Rocky Bryant, and Fred Vigdor are Average White Band.

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Alan Gorrie is among the former road warriors. He says music is in his blood.

Its the only life I know, the bassist, guitarist, and vocalist said. I chose this life early on and was very fortunate to have a success in doing it.

The soul and funk group known as Average White Band is this years headlining act at the annual Northwest Ohio Music Festival on Saturday at International Park in downtown Toledo.

For more than 40 years, Average White Band has been recognized as one of the best soul and funk acts in the world. Though it has had lineup changes, the band maintains founding musicians Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre, guitarist and vocalist respectively. The seven-member band found its big break with its song Pick Up The Pieces in 1974.

The band saw more success in the years that followed, such as gold-selling albums and multiple Grammy nominations, as well as other hit singles like Cut The Cake and Lets Go Round Again.

After years of touring and writing material, Gorrie said theres a one-word method his band mates keep in mind to stay focused: KISS Keep It Simple, Stupid.

Of course, he said the enjoyment of still playing concerts today is also attributed to his many years of experience in traveling, something the band has down to a science.

But theres nothing like receiving positive feedback from the audience after rocking an hour and a half set list, he said.

Thats the drug that keeps everyone of us going, Gorrie said. You cant replace that. Theres no buzz in the world like it in getting the feedback from the audience to what you do. Thats the lifeblood that keeps you going. All the rest of it is hard work, but you just roll up your sleeves and tackle it.

This weekend wont be the first time the band has made it to Toledo.

The group has performed at Fifth Third Field stadium and was scheduled to perform at the music festival a few years ago but was derailed because of a rain storm.

Shelley Crossley, marketing and events coordinator for Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, said the organization decided to bring the funk band back this year to fulfill what was missed a few years back.

Its a great way to showcase a different genre of music, she said of the festival, which benefits the Food Bank. Theres enough time for people to enjoy being downtown and relaxing down by the river.

She said last year the nonprofit organizations year-long efforts raised $8.5 million toward meals that were distributed throughout Defiance, Wood, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Fulton, and Williams counties.

Thats a lot of meals throughout northwest Ohio, Crossley said.

Throughout the conversation with Gorrie, he talked about how hes seen music itself change throughout his career, specifically the consumer listening to music for free, and his view of the blues genres mentality in shaking off the shackles of every day hardship.

He references Average White Bands recent single, Harvest For The World, and cites the line, half of us are satisfied, half of us in need. The song addresses inequality, peace, and hunger, which he said is a concrete reason to perform at the music festival. He and his band mates want to raise money and awareness for those in need.

Its a timely thing and encapsulates what were all about, he said. We keep that spirit and message when performing.

The music festival runs from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m and food trucks, beer, wine and Pepsi products will be available. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at toledofoodbank.org or at 23 E. Woodruff Ave. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday. Tickets will also be available the day of the show at the entrance for $25 and parking is free.

Special guests include rhythm and blues singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis and cover band the New Fashioned.

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Tiffany Beck and her son Sylas wave to the crowd while riding in a fire engine in the Land of the Loon parade Saturday, June 17. Photos by Paul Pluskwik During the week of June 12-18, the Virginia Fire Department was called for service 97 times: 21 transfers, 27 fire calls, and 49 EMS 9-1-1 calls. This weeks fire calls varied greatly from multiple public assists, 11 false alarms where we were dispatched and cancelled, four times dispatched to motor vehicle incidents, and a cooking fire, a tent fire, an unauthorized burning, and a power line down. The 21 transfers brought us to Cook Hospital, Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora and Essentia Health- Virginia. These patients were transported to Miller Dwan, St. Lukes and Essentia Health- St. Marys in Duluth. The 49 EMS 9-1-1 calls brought us to Britt, Eveleth, Gilbert, Mt. Iron, Tower, and Virginia. These patients were treated and transported to St. Lukes, Essentia Health- St. Marys, Essentia Health-Virginia, or to air medical. During this week, Saturday was our busiest day, with falls being the top reason for dispatch. We performed 73 procedures and administered 43 medicines. We treated more women (39) then men (31) with the average age being 60 years old. The fire marshals office responded to four fire calls, investigated a car fire, an illegal fire pit, and attended some in-house leadership training as well as worked on fire prevention activities for upcoming events. The fire marshal and the fire explorers assisted the police and on-duty fire crews with Land of the Loon and staffed a first-aid station. Thank you again to all the area first responders that help us every day.

Virginia firefighters participate in the Land of the Loon parade in Virginia. So now that winter is over and construction season is in full swing, please remember that the construction workers are not trying to inconvenience you. They are trying to improve the roadways and other infrastructure. Please be aware of emergency vehicles and personnel around fire and motor vehicle collision scenes. In the past we have had fire hoses run over and personnel almost struck by drivers who were not paying attention. Last week in Michigan, Comstock Fire Chief Ed Switalski, who was a friend and National Fire Academy classmate of Hibbing Fire Captain Tony Sikich and mine, was struck by a pickup truck while on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. As Chief Switalski was putting his gear away in the back of his command vehicle, he was struck by what some accounts describe as an out-of-control vehicle. His funeral was Wednesday. With that being said, here are a few tips that can help make your commute safer.

1. Plan ahead.

Do you regularly whiz through your morning routine in a whirlwind of chaos, trying to make up time while on the road? Do you allow just enough time to drive to an appointment? Then youre probably also more prone to a lead foot and a lost temper. If you add 10 minutes to your expected travel time, youll have time to stop for gas or detour around road construction. Also, try preparing clothing, briefcases, childrens school bags and lunches the night before to minimize your morning rush. Extra time equals calmer driving.

2. Your car is not your therapist.

Many of us love and identify with our cars, but sometimes you can take the car as extension of self idea too seriously. If your boss or your spouse left you steaming, take care not to use driving as a way to blow off steam. No matter how much power youve got under the hood,

your vehicle is first and foremost a mode of transportation.

3. Turn down the bass. Without getting into the argument over aggressive music makes people aggressive, it makes sense that listening to relaxing music or even a comedy channel on satellite radio will make you less pumped up for action than a driving bass line. Try tuning in to classical or jazz to reduce stress. Or listen to an audiobook.

4. Loosen up, then breathe: If you notice yourself clenching the steering wheel in a death grip, try flexing your fingers and loosening your hold youll find that you can control the car just as well. If your right foot is cramped, set the cruise control if traffic allows. If youre on a prolonged road trip, try not to exceed three hours of travel time without a break where you get out and stretch. Struggling to see through a dirty windshield is also an unnecessary stress factor, so fill up with washer fluid before you go. Periodically roll down the window and breathe deeply and slowly.

5. Its not about you. Perhaps another driver cut you off. Or the car in front of you is braking erratically. Before you assume the driver is getting off on your rising anger levels, realize that you, as an individual, are not the target. Perhaps the driver simply made a mistake or was just being oblivious. Maybe theres a screaming baby, a loose pet or a crazed bee in the car. Maybe he was on a cell phone. The point is, dont take things so personally.

6. Hostility is toxic. And risky. People most prone to anger are almost three times more likely to have a heart attack than those with low anger, according to the American Psychological Association. Other health risks seen in those who display hostility include obesity, depression and stroke. Wow, who knew? Safe driving promotes healthy hearts! Not only will giving into anger not resolve an irritating situation, it can increase the risk of retaliation. Think to yourself, Is making my point worth endangering my life? If all else fails, do a mental 180 and try to laugh it off.

7. Use restaurant etiquette. While its upsetting when a stranger is rude or cuts in line in a restaurant or store, most folks wouldnt lose their cool and become abusive as a result. It isnt only because they have good manners. Driving a car makes people

feel more isolated and protected, allowing them to act in ways they would normally find embarrassing. So when another driver acts like a jerk, respond as though youre in a restaurant.

8. Take the self-test.

Try analyzing your driving. Do any of the following statements sound like you?

I regularly exceed the speed limit in order to get to work on time. I tailgate other drivers, especially those who sit in the left lane. I flash my lights and honk my horn to let drivers know when they annoy me. I verbally abuse other drivers whether they can hear me or not. I frequently weave in and out of traffic to get ahead. I feel the need to set bad drivers straight. If you answered yes to any of these questions, your driving may qualify as aggressive. The American Institute for Public Safety (AIPS) has a more detailed RoadRageous Test that determines if your driving habits fall under the aggressive zone, hostile zone or worse yet war zone.

9. Practice kindness.

Dr. Leon James, a.k.a. Dr. Driving and author of Road Rage and Aggressive Driving, says that remembering simple courtesies, like allowing someone to merge or apologizing when we make a mistake, can go a long way in making the driving experience positive for ourselves and others. His basic motto is the old do unto others rule: Treat fellow drivers how you would like to be treated. As additional incentive, reducing your aggressiveness on the road can also keep you out of serious trouble.

By planning ahead and keeping things in perspective, we can prevent our emotions from getting the best of us. Putting aggressive driving in park will help to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of everyone around you.

Submitted by Fire Chief Allen Lewis, Virginia Fire Department.

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Sara Ann Garrison, a recent graduate of Cape Henlopen High, has a new EP and a host of concerts and festivals throughout the summer and fall, including tonights Smyrna at Night event. (Submitted photo)

SMYRNA For most, the period right after high school graduation can be a time to relax and reflect on a job well done.

Not so for Sara Ann Garrison.

After graduating from Cape Henlopen High School on June 6, the Lewes country singer was in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8 performing at the CMA Music Festival.

She was there to give a series of concerts and promote her new EP Livin A Dream.

The slate of shows served as a kickoff to a busy summer and fall of concerts and festivals, including tonights free Smyrna at Night. She will perform on the outdoor stage on Main Street in front of Odd Fellows Cafe starting at 6:40.

She joins 27 other acts in nine venues around town, some with two stages, during the event which gets underway at 5:15 p.m.

No stranger to Music City, Ms. Garrison was the 2014 winner of Nashville Universes Shooting Star of the Year Award, made the top five in Nashville Universes Rising Star of the Year in 2015 and was a 2016 Fresh Face of Renegade Radio Nashville.

Its always really cool to get to go down there, Ms. Garrison said this week.

I did a few shows in a few days, signed some autographs and had a great time.

Now that she has graduated high school, Ms. Garrison has more time to concentrate on her music.

Im going to put college aside for a while. For the longest time, I had to juggle school and music with writing during the week and then doing concerts on the weekend, she said.

Now I can put my full force behind the music career.

Performing since age 3 and writing music since she was 13, it was always a tricky task balancing the books with her burgeoning career, especially in the run-up to writing and recording her latest work.

I would end up coming home from school, relaxing for a little bit and then start co-writing with someone else or writing by myself or practicing the songs, she said.

For Livin a Dream, she got the tutelage of other, more experienced songwriters who helped her with some of the songs.

Two of the five songs she wrote by herself.

It was a real learning experience, she said of her co-writers arranged through her label, Heart Songs Corporation.

It was cool to get different ideas as to how to write a song.

She still remembers the songs she wrote when she was 13 although she doesnt perform them anymore, adding they might resurface at some point.

She says the songs that she writes now are more mature.

They tend to be more connectible to some people and easier to understand and identify with, she said, adding that she finds herself writing a great deal about love and relationships these days.

In her young career, Ms. Garrison has opened for such established country stars as Sam Grow, Chasin Crazy and Jon Pardi and performed on the Next From Nashville stage at the 2015 Delaware Junction country music festival in Harrington.

On Sept. 30, she will play the Garden State Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey, opening for Dan & Shay and the Eli Young Band.

She enjoys the exposure that opening for major acts brings.

You always know you have new potential fans who may have not heard you before, she said.

Other highlights this summer include Wilmingtons Lady Bug Festival in Wilmington on July 20 and the Wicomico Festival in Salisbury, Maryland on Aug. 20.

She will also play Dovers Concerts on the Green Series on Aug. 3.

Those who attend tonights Smyrna at Night show can expect a mix of her new songs and some covers.

For those who dont know my music completely, I like to mix it up and throw a Taylor Swift song or a song by another artist in there, she said.

Livin a Dream is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Google Play. Physical copies will also be available at her concerts or at saraanngarrison.com.

Smyrna at Night, now in its fourth year, has been getting bigger every year both in terms of attendance and attractions.

Theres really so much value for zero admission, said Jeremy Hebbel, co-owner of Gable Music Ventures.

Smyrna at Night is a production of Strongpoint Marketing in association with Gable.

Internationally touring blues musician Vanessa Collier will play the main stage at Smyrna at Night tonight at 9. (Submitted photo)

Last years event drew about 3,500 people with 4,000 expected this year.

Weather is always the wild card. But ignoring that, there does seem to be a buzz about Smyrna at Night with people tagging other people about how it has gone the last three years and new people saying they have to go this event, Mr. Hebbel said.

Headlining Smyrna at Night this year is international blues musician and saxophonist Vanessa Collier, Nellys Echo, who performed on Season 3 of The Voice, and Dovers own Hoochi Coochi.

Mr. Hebbel said hes proud of the eclectic lineup and of the headliners.

Vanessa was by far the most buzzed-about act at Ladybug last year, he said.

Gable produces both Smyrna at Night and the all-female Ladybug Festival, which this year will take up two days in downtown Wilmington, July 20-21.

She is someone who has been nominated for blues awards, travels the entire world performing and graduated from the Berklee School of Music, he said.

Hoochi Coochi, an indie blues quartet, has been blowing up over the last year, said Mr. Hebbel, adding that Hoochi Coochi will also headline Ladybug this year.

Aside from blues, music genres this year include country, rock, folk, big band, drum and bass and contemporary Christian.

We did lots of brainstorming with town officials to make sure we had the right balance of genres and also local acts, Mr. Hebbel said.

When you discover a type of music that you didnt know you liked, it can be a real game changer.

Due to popular demand, Mr. Hebbel said that festivalgoers should look for an increase in food trucks this year, with 14 set to roll in.

The evening will also include a childrens play area and a beer garden.

SMYRNA AT NIGHT LINEUP MAIN STAGE ON MARKET STREET PLAZA 5:15-6 p.m. The Joe Trainor Trio, Piano-based rock 6:15-7 p.m. Hoochi Coochi, Indie Blues 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nellys Echo, Pop/Soul 9-10 p.m. Vanessa Collier, Blues/Soul SMYRNA OPERA HOUSE 5:30-6:30 p.m. Single Origin, Indie Neo Soul 6:45-7:45 p.m. The Susquehanna Floods, Blues/Southern rock 8:15-9:15 p.m. FaithWorX, Contemporary Christian OUTDOOR STAGE ON MAIN STREET 5:25-6:25 p.m. Cecilia Grace, Pop duo 6:40-7:40 p.m. Sara Ann Garrison, Country 8-9 p.m. Bryan Russo, Indie Blues PAINTED STAVE OUTDOOR STAGE 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tyler Greene Music, Psychedelic rock 7-8 p.m. Forsaken, Hick Hop PAINTED STAVE INDOOR STAGE 6:15-7:15 p.m. Ali Sperry, Americana 8-9 p.m. Alvin Clayton Pope, Multiple genres SHERIDANS INDOOR STAGE 5:30-6:30 p.m. Keith Kenny, Rock/Blues 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jason Ager & the Golden Eagles, Blues/Soul SHERIDANS PATIO STAGE 6-7 p.m. Orion Freeman, Folk 8-9 p.m. Sam Schmidthuber, Country DRUNKN BAKER 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Rose Project, Indie Americana 6:45-7:45 p.m. Shane Palko, Folk 8-9 p.m. Hot Breakfast!, Acoustic dork rock SMYRNA MUSIC GARDEN 6-7 p.m. Trap Rabbit, Instrumental drum and bass 7:30-8:30 p.m. Megan Knight Trio, Americana MAVERICK TEXAS BBQ OUTDOOR STAGE 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Big Ric Rising (three sets), Party dance band MAVERICK TEXAS BBQ INDOOR STAGE 5:15-6 p.m. Matt Sevier, Singer-songwriter 6:15-7 p.m. Britton Brothers, Multiple genres 7:15-8 p.m. Matt Sevier 8:15-9 p.m. Britton Brothers 9:15-10 p.m. Matt Sevier BLUE EARL BREWING COMPANY 4-7 p.m. Bryan Scar, Singer-songwriter 7-10 p.m. Rocket 88, Blues/Rock

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NEW DELHI: Your organic rice, pulses and condiments would now be certified with something more than the green label. All packaged food marketed as organic would now need the stamp of approval of notified certification authorities, and must contain full and accurate information on their organic status, according to draft regulations of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

This is the first time FSSAI has formed regulations for this category of food, which is an expanding industry in an increasingly health-conscious India. According to a study by Assocham and TechSci Research, a non-government body, the current market (pulses and bulk food grains) is at $500 million, up from about $360 million in 2014. Organic food products are either grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, or made from organically produced raw materials, the draft said.

Raw commodities such as fruits, vegetables and cereal grains that are not processed and marketed directly from a farmer/producer or producer organisations to the consumer do not need the certificate.

The industry welcomed the move. This is a good first take. It will give reasons to consumers to have some more confidence. Going forward, there will surely be more refinement, said N Balasubramanian, CEO of 24 Mantra Organic.

The draft proposal offers two choices for items that claim to be organic: The produce must comply with the provisions of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) administered by the central government. Alternatively, the items must comply with Participatory Guarantee System for India (PGS-India), run by the ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, or any other system or standards set by the food authority. The regulator has put the draft regulations in public domain for suggestions.

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JEFFERSONVILLE Fresh Stop Markets aren't food pantries or farmer's markets, they are nestled somewhere in-between and are designed to make a big impact in the areas they serve including, most recently, Jeffersonville.

The concept is simple. Bring local, organic produce into a community with limited access to it and have people pay what they can. Those with more money pay more and those with less pay less and in the end it all evens out.

Despite the easy premise, there was nothing in Clark County like Fresh Stop Market until now.

"This lets families pool together money and SNAP benefits and creates markets for local farmers," said Karyn Moskowitz, founder and executive director of New Roots, the nonprofit behind the market.

In addition to making good affordable, the market makes it accessible. According to Moskowitz, the organization only sets up Fresh Stops in areas that are classified as "food deserts" by the USDA.

The second-ever Fresh Stop Market took place Thursday night at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 1201 Thomas V. Bryant Dr. in Jeffersonville.

Jim Grahn brought the idea to the church and New Roots both. He said the church was an obvious choice to him due to its prime location and, he found out later, the members' passion for the initiative.

"It's one of those special things about Jeff, people are always looking out for each other," said Mayor Mike Moore, who came to both the first market and on Thursday.

Around 46 stakeholders had signed up ahead of time to get produce, a number the church hopes grows to about 90 by the end of the season, according to Janis Barnett.

"Everyone needs to come get some of God's blend-able vegetables," Barnett said.

Those that came Thursday night left with cabbage, turnips, squash, basil, garlic, blueberries and more, all organic and grown within 100 miles of the church.

Every vegetable station has a flier for the vegetable or fruit, giving helpful tips on how prepare it.

"Who knew you could mash a turnip?" Staci Thompson asked, one of the stakeholders that came out Thursday.

Thompson, along with wife Amanda, loved the opportunity to get local produce and try foods they never would have gotten for themselves.

The couple paid the $40 "Justice share" option, meaning they paid for their own and a portion of someone else's.

Even so, they say the price tag is less than what they pay at a traditional grocery store for such a variety of organic produce.

Trevor Semones, a chef from Wild Eggs, had samples of marinated cucumber relish and cornbread to inspire the shareholders. His recipe contained cucumber, Swiss chard, garlic and sweet basil, all ingredients available Thursday night.

A different local chef will come each time to create a new fare, pass out samples and show people what they can make with what they are taking home.

The market will continue every other Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 until October. Shareholders can expect different produce each time, always local, organic and in-season.

To get in, simply go to freshroots.org and click "ordering."

The price varies based on income. Mothers who receive WIC pay just $6 for their share, SNAP recipients pay $12, those with a higher income pay $25 and have the option of paying $40 like the Thompsons did. Those wishing to order can do so online, over the phone or by dropping off their money at the church with Barnett.

Moskowitz hopes to replicate the program across the region so "people can be happy and healthy." This season there are 15 markets in operation across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

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A difficult year for Target is getting worse. Wall Street is now more worried about Amazon's threat to Target after the e-commerce giant's $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods Market.

Target shares fell 5 percent Friday on the news of the deal. The stock is down 29.5 percent this year after the retailer's disappointing financial results. The S&P 500 has gained 9 percent.

Citi Research on Wednesday lowered its rating for Target to neutral from buy, saying its food business is at risk due to Amazon.

"With Wal-Mart enhancing its e-comm portfolio with Jet.com and Bonobos over the past year through acquisitions that target millennials and AMZN's sizable entry into fresh/organic food w/ WFM acq., TGT's two main competitors have very quickly changed the game," analyst Kate McShane wrote in a note to clients Wednesday. "This makes TGT's rev. growth prospects through organic or acq. growth tougher to achieve, absent any kind of game changing move."

McShane reduced her price target for the company to $56 from $63. The lower target would be a 10 percent gain from Tuesday's close.

The analyst noted that food is approximately 22 percent of Target's sales and that it has been able to differentiate itself somewhat by offering consumers all-in-one access to food and household products. That competitive advantage will be diminished when Amazon has Whole Foods' network of stores, she said.

"TGT's strategy of differentiating itself from AMZN and WMT through offering immediate access to food/HPC [household and personal care] and having a differentiated mix skewing to fresh/natural/organic has effectively been muted," she wrote.

Target spokesperson Erin Conroy in an email response to this story wrote:

"We recently announced a multi-year plan to position Target to deliver consistent growth and market share gains by elevating the shopping experience for our guests. We're making a more than $7 billion investment in our business, which includes technology and supply chain enhancements, reimagining the design of more than one-third of our stores, accelerating the opening of small format stores around the country and introducing twelve new brands to our exclusive merchandise assortment over the next two years.

Food and beverage is a key category for Target, representing about 20 percent of our annual sales. More importantly, it's part of our guests' shopping journey and something they want to find at Target. As we've shared, we are on a journey to create a differentiated experience in food and beverage. While the work won't be done overnight, we are committed to getting it right for the long term and are encouraged by the progress that we are making."

Target shares were essentially flat midday Wednesday at around $51 a share.

CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this story.

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Welcome back to another Headspace session. This is a special session because it is exclusively geared toward you, Stephen Bradley. The name of this lesson is: Your Payment Was Declined, Stephen.

As always, make sure to find a comfortable spot in which to do this exercise. A nice chair, or even the floor, if youd like. If the chairs very nice, and you could sell it and make some quick cash to pay your outstanding balance, then I suggest the floor, so as not to depreciate the chairs value. If the floors worth more and you know someone who wants to buy a floor, use the chair.

Now, start with your eyes open, your focus soft, and take a few deep breaths. In through the nose. Out through the mouth. You may find it helpful to speak on the exhale, Stephen. You could say something like, I admit I bought a years worth of Headspace and then lied to Visa saying it was a fraudulent charge. Despite that, I still use Headspace every day and have ignored their kind e-mails and calls asking me to fix the situation, forcing them to record this special lesson. I am getting peace of mind without paying $95.04 for it, which is wrong and evil. It doesnt have to be exactly that, Stephen. Thats merely a suggestion.

Now let the breath fall back into its natural rhythm as you begin to scan the body. I want you to note any particular feelings, comforts or discomforts, in your body as you mentally focus on each area. Lets start up top with your ugly, lying head, Stephen. Now well move down to your black heart, full of sludge and ill will. Now lets venture down to the hips, where you keep a wallet full of money that is rightfully mine. And, finally, lets drift down to the soles of the feet. Notice how the feet arent broken, Stephen. If I dont get the money by next week, that wont be the case. Several mobsters love my app and would do anything for a promo code.

With body and breath aligned and you hopefully terrified, its time to allow your mind a few moments to do whatever it wishes. If it wants to think, let it think. If it wants to rest, let it rest. Whats important here is not to force anything, Stephen. Forcing things leads to unease. I should know. I was forced to inform my daughter that she couldnt go to equestrian camp this summer, since I was $95.04 short of the twelve-thousand-dollar tuition. That led to a lot of unease in my house. If your mind wants to feel extreme guilt, let it feel extreme guilt. If your mind wants to think of a way that you, Stephen, might dress up like a horse and appease my daughter, let it think of a way that you might dress up like a horse and appease my daughter.

Now its time for a short guided meditation. Stephen, with your eyes closed, I want you to imagine youre on a pristine white-sand beach. The waves are lapping at the shore. The gulls call to one another softly. Are you there, Stephen? Good. Now imagine leaving that beach and booking it to a fucking bank. Ask for a loan. If you get turned down, imagine holding up the teller and demanding the $95.04. With that money in a bag, imagine driving to Headspaces offices and paying off your debt.

Have you imagined all that, Stephen? Wonderful. As you bring the mind back into the body, notice some sounds, maybe even strong smells. And whenever youre ready, in your own time, you can look around, stretch your arms and legs, and go to the fucking A.T.M. and get me my money, Stephen. Or, again, you could always sell your floor. Either is fine.

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