Sept. 1, 2009

Media contacts:

Laura Edwards, executive director, Tacoma Farmers Market, (253) 272-7077

Diane Lachel, government and community relations manager, Click! Cable TV, (253) 502-8537

Click! Cable TV, the Tacoma Farmers Market and Bravo’s Top Chef will mix just the right ingredients for some fun at the Sept. 10 Tacoma Farmers Market at 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma. Join Top Chef Contestant Chris (CJ) Jacobson, one of the final five chefs on “Top Chef” season 3, as he shops, cooks and entertains. Learn how he shops for local market produce to create a lively, nutritional northwest creation – right in front of your eyes.

The event starts at 10:30 a.m. when CJ will shop for local produce. The cooking demonstration begins at noon at the main stage, followed by prizes and autograph signing. Join this fabulously funny and entertaining chef at his only performance in Washington!

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About Click! Network

Tacoma Power’s Click! Network is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned telecommunications systems. Click! provides competitive residential and business services, including cable television, high-speed data, Internet and broadband services, in the cities of Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, Lakewood, Fife and portions of unincorporated Pierce County. Visit www.clickcabletv.com or call (253) 502-8900 for more information.

About The Tacoma Farmers Markets

The Tacoma Farmers Markets are committed to getting fresh, local produce into the homes of every Tacoman – regardless of income level. We’re celebrating weekly farmers markets through the month of October at Broadway & 9th downtown (Thursdays) and 6th & Pine (Tuesday evenings). Local, tasty, fun! Visit www.tacomafarmersmarket.com or call (253) 272-7077 for more information. All markets accept WIC, EBT & Senior vouchers.