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A new seasonal tradition is coming to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge.
Long Family Markets, a veteran-owned family business based out of Stafford County, is bringing an outdoor holiday marketplace to the hospital鈥檚 main parking lot at 2300 Opitz Blvd. on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 from 2 to 7 p.m.
鈥淎s the holiday season approaches, the community is invited to enjoy a new festive tradition: a Holiday Market featuring handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and holiday cheer,鈥� Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center President Jeff Joyner said in a news release announcing the market.
Visitors will find a selection of locally made, small-batch holiday gifts, including baked goods, gourmet foods, soaps and body care, woodcrafts, jewelry, seasonal d茅cor, winter produce and more 鈥� all from small businesses from across the region.
Long also hosted weekly farmers markets at the hospital last summer.
鈥淭he markets emphasize the importance of supporting small businesses, especially during the holiday season when every local purchase makes a meaningful impact,鈥� Robin Long, owner of Long Family Markets, said in the release. 鈥淪hopping local doesn鈥檛 just fill your gift list 鈥� it strengthens the heart of our community.鈥�
