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Our Commitment to Organics: In this rapidly changing environment for organic foods, we want you to know that Weaver Street Market's commitment to organic foods continues to embody the spirit of the organic foods movement, and not just the letter of governmental organic standards. Our purpose is to act as your buying agent for foods that are in keeping with the mission of our co-op. We seek out food that is produced in a sustainable fashion, food that is locally produced, and food that provides a fair return to producers. Organic is certainly a part of our food values, but those values extend beyond organic, so we want you to know how organic fits into our product selection decisions. More |
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| Last Totally Local Dinner Farm Dinner: CH Creamery September Wine Dinner New Art: Guy Wilkins |
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| Weekly Produce Specials Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials |
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| NC Food & Wine Tastings! |
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| Our Commitment to Organics continued | |
1. We emphasize organic products that meet a higher standard. We seek out organic products from small farms that embody the spirit of organic farming, rather than factory farms that do the minimum to get by. For example, we carry organic dairy products from Organic Valley, a cooperative of family farms, and have discontinued products from factory farms like Horizon Dairy.
2. We carry products from small and local producers whenever possible, whether or not they are organic. Maple View Farms milk is a good example. These producers contribute to a sustainable food system, retain artisan production techniques, and allow family farmers to stay in business. We also give preference to Fair Trade products that ensure the producer receives a fair price. 3. We continue to carry products from industrial organic producers when there is no small-scale alternative. Although these products may not have all the advantages that we seek, they are still better than non-organic alternatives. According to Consumers Union, a "growing body of research shows—that by eating organic foods, you can reduce your exposure to the potential health risks associated with those chemicals." Our purpose in product selection is to implement our co-op's values on your behalf. As your buying agent, we are very interested in your opinion about the products we carry. Please send your comments to Claudia Tolan, head of product selection, at Claudia@weaverstreetmarket.coop. We are here to meet your needs. Please tell us how we can do it better. |
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| New Crop Local Gala Apples |
2/$6.00 | 3 lb. bags | |
| Organic Seedless Red Grapes | $2.59 lb | super low price | |
| Organic Bi-color Corn | 4 ears/$3.00 | ||
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| Wild Caught Alaskan Lox | $6.99/4oz. pk | $13.99/8oz. pk | |
| Boneless Chicken Breast | $4.99/lb | Antibiotic & hormone-free | |
| Read about other WSM Specials here. |
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| Animal Adoption Day | |||
 Sunday, September 10, 2-4 pmLooking for that special companion to join your family? Come on down to Weaver Street Market's lawn to meet with lots of animals looking for their forever home. |
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| After Hours Every Thursday! | |||
 On the Weaver Street Market lawn in Carrboro, 6-8 pmCome prepared for picnicking, dancing, wine or beer tasting, and lots of fun! Local charitable groups will once again be providing freshly grilled picnic fare to purchase. Or choose from an expanded array of Hot Bar meals made daily in our very own kitchen. Weaver Street Market loves to see people enjoying our lawn and connecting with their community. To keep this event a safe and fun place, we ask that you only bring friendly, well-behaved dogs on leashes and please clean up after them. We want the children who attend our event to have a safe and happy time too, so we ask that they not be allowed to climb the trees, including the Crepe Myrtles. Lastly, please enjoy the fountain from its perimeter. Thank you for your help in making this event safe and fun for everyone. August 31 - The Hushpuppies - Tasty old-time songs and tunes from the Piedmont of NC September 7 - The Guilty Pleasures - tradtional American Music September 14 - Equinox - jazz and pop standards After Hours & the ALE Regulations We know how much fun it is to sit on the lawn and drink some beers, but unfortunately North Carolina law forbids Weaver Street Market from selling six packs for consumption outside. You can buy beer by the glass outside at the tasting table, singles, or half-gallon Growlers from Carolina Brewery, but please—be kind to our cashiers and don't buy a six pack to take outside. The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service is Cooking at After Hours this Week The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service was created in the 1960s by local congregations to address basic needs such as hunger, homelessness, and health care for our area's impoverished members. With the support of more than 40 local religious groups, over 1000 volunteers, and the generosity of the wider Chapel Hill-Carrboro community, IFC runs a shelter, a kitchen serving more than 75,000 meals a year, provides counseling, child care, and training, offers medical clinics and transitional housing, and operates an emergency food pantry. Can't get to After Hours? Listen to our great local musicians via live remote on WCOM 103.5 FM your Community Radio! |
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| Jazz Brunch Every Sunday! | |||
 When it's hot out where do you go to be cool? Jazz & More! Brunch at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, of course! Oh, boy, oh, boy, fresh coffee, sweet pastries, eggs, pancakes, grits, home fries, flat out on a blanket with a belly full listening to great music. What could be better?September 3 - Armand's Acoustic Duo - original blues, swing and rock & roll September 10 - Chris Reynolds, Swing 'N Jazz - just like the name sounds September 17 - David DiGiuseppe Trio - accordion Nuevo September 24 - Jonathan Byrd & Dromedary - original & traditional country & bluegrass |
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| Bread Bakery Open House | |||
 Sunday, September 106 - 8 pm It's back to school night at the WSM Bread Bakery! With lessons on: Dough Chemistry Bread Literature The History of Yeast ...And More! ...dough for children to play with... Free event! Stop by anytime! Refreshments! |
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| Scenes from the Wine Tour | |||
 Weaver Street Market's Second Annual North Carolina Wine Tour was loads of fun. A bus load that is! The group of wine tour goers quickly became friends as we wandered Round Peak Vineyards. The weather might have been a little warm, but the delightful lunch stop at Buckshoals kept our spirits up! Buckshoals Vineyard was started as a vision of Terry and Joanne Crater, who started enjoying and collecting fine wines back in the 1980s.  Lillian Kroustalis at Westbend was fun and informative. We tasted a wonderful array of Westbend wines and learned about one of the oldest wineries in NC. They first planted their vines in 1972.What a great day we had getting to know new friends and new wines. |
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| WCOM Fundraiser: Festival Pa'lante |
 September 1 from 5 to 8 pm at WCOM in downtown Carrboro.Every Friday afternoon, the airwaves of Carrboro and Chapel Hill rock with Latino teens and their hot Latino pop on WCOM's Radio Pa'lante. Come and celebrate our show with us! Festival Pa'lante will feature Latino pop, Latino food, Latino dance and soccer, and YOUR chance to be on the air! |
| Classifieds Due |
Deadline for the OCTOBER newsletter, dated September 28 - November 1, 2006: Sunday, September 7, 9:00 pm. Cost: $10/classified ad per month for WSM Owners, $15/classified ad per month for nonowners. Please limit ads to 50 words or fewer. |
| Hillsborough Farmers' Market |
 Don't overlook this market as a great place to find fabulous local produce from our farmers!Wednesday, 4 to 7 PM Sheriff's Parking Lot, 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough Saturday, 8 to noon SunTrust Parking Lot, 128 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough |
| SV Farmers' Market - Last week! |
 Every week there will be a drawing for prizes from Market Street Merchants. While you shop look for the box to enter your name for the drawing. The box will be located at a different vendor's booth each week. You don't have to be present to win. This week's prize is a $25 Farmers' Market Gift Basket.
Shopping at the Farmers' Market is a great way to get to know the people who grow your food (they not only grow it but they are the ones selling it to you.) Feel free to ask them questions about how they raise their pigs or grow their tomatoes. Come join us every Thursday through August 31 on the Village Green. Rain or shine, we're there. |
| Learn more about the Southern Village Farmers' Market here. |
| Introducing the Cooperative Community Fund |
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As you know, Weaver Street Market already gives back to the community in many ways - now we'd like to introduce the Cooperative Community Fund (CCF) as a long-term means for the co-op to give to local organizations.
Weaver Street Market's Cooperative Community Fund is established as a permanent fund whose interest will be given annually to local groups working on issues relating to sustainable agriculture and organic food, hunger and social issues, environmental protection, and cooperatives. We expect that the CCF will grow rapidly to become a major factor in the achievement of our co-op's mission to be a vibrant, sustainable commercial center. Join us in supporting this Fund by coming to Weaver Street Market's 2006 Fall Wine Shows! In the past, these events have been rousing, rollicking successes, and now proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the CCF. What a perfect way to help a good cause and enjoy yourself by tasting fablous wine! Small Grant Opportunity for Local Non-Profits Local groups working on issues relating to: 1) sustainable agriculture and organic food, 2) hunger and social issues, 3) environmental protection, or 4) cooperatives are eligible to apply for a grant from Weaver Street Market's Cooperative Community Fund. Eligible organizations must be certified non-profit and be working in Orange or Chatham County, NC. Recipients will be chosen by a volunteer committee of worker- and consumer-owners of Weaver Street Market, and will be featured in Weaver Street Market's Annual Report in mid October. Detailed information and applications are available at www.weaverstreetmarket.coop/action. The deadline for applications is September 5, 2006 at 9:00 pm. |
| Download an application here. |
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