Farmers Market accepting applications from vendors

The Black Diamond Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for the 2015 season.

Changes for the coming year include new hours, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays from June 5 to Sept. 29. Also, there will be weekly events like the June 5 Rhubarb Fest, Aug. 21 BlackBerry Blues, June 26 Wild West Days and Christmas in July. Organizers also are touting more produce, more vendors, more food and more music.

All vendor booths will be outdoors this year, with tents circling the front and north side of the building. This will allow for better parking and pedestrian traffic.

Vendors pay $10 per booth per week.

Application forms are available on Facebook or at BlackDiamondFarmersMarket.wordpress.com.

Anyone with questions can call Mira at 360-886-2963.

Black Diamond residents can get help with energy bills

The Black Diamond Community Center and the Salvation Army are now offering appointments for energy assistance.

Low-income families, seniors and disabled persons in Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Maple Valley, Covington and east unincorporated Kent (ZIP code 98042) are eligible.

One voucher per household can be issued for up to $150. Clients must have received an “Urgent Notice” or a “Final Notice.”

Call 360-886-1011 to set up appointments, available Monday through Thursday.