Rainwater Saves Drinking Water: The Beet, Weaver Street's E-Newsletter

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Rainwater Saves Drinking Water
by Carol Wilburn, Sustainable Mechanical
Design Consultant
Ever since I moved to Carrboro five years ago, I have been an appreciative shopper and volunteer at Weaver Street Market. Now I am also part of the design team for Weaver Street Market's new Food House facility, bringing my engineering skills in sustainable building design to the project. My job is to recommend the best ways to use and conserve water and energy for cooling, heating, plumbing and food preparation in the Food House. More

After Hours
Jazz Brunch
SV Music Series

Eat Local Triangle
National Pollinators Week

Potluck in a Pasture
Carrboro Summer Film Fest

June Farm Dinner

Weekly Produce Specials

Weekly Meat Specials




Rainwater Collection at Food House continued
It's a fascinating, multi-dimensional task and I'll be sharing snapshots of the "green" aspects of the Food House as design and construction move forward. This month: cisterns. Cisterns to collect rainwater from the roof area of the Food House will make an important contribution to savings in drinking water as well as save energy, reduce water bills, and protect soils and streams. Fresh water, especially safe drinking water, is an increasingly precious resource in our world. WHO and UNICEF report that one out of six people globally don't have access to a protected water supply. For those of us who have safe drinking water, using it wisely is one way we contribute to social equity and a more secure future. In Orange County, rainwater is a local resource we can leverage with cisterns to conserve our drinking water supply. Every time an inch of rain falls on the Food House, we can collect 10,000 gallons of water. It's enough to supply the entire toilet flushing needs in the facility for a week, replenish the cooling tower that's part of the air conditioning system, and irrigate the landscaping. At the same time, of course, 10,000 gallons of precious drinking water—enough to fill the glasses of 1/4 of Hillsborough's families for a week—is NOT used for toilets, the cooling tower, and irrigation. It takes energy to provide clean drinking water: energy to filter and purify it, energy to pump it. Replacing municipal water with rainwater coming off the roof saves those energy costs and reduces the air pollution and climate change impact of the Food House. Water bills in Hillsborough are high. Every inch of rain that runs off the roof is about 10,000 gallons; every 10,000 gallons the cisterns supply will save Weaver Street Market about $135 in water bills. Over the course of a year, it could easily total a savings of $3000 to $4000. Finally, when rainwater is caught and held, not only are we diverting stormwater to an immediate positive on-site use, but we are also diverting it away from the stream channel erosion and contamination that stormwatercan cause. So we protect watersheds and—guess what?—drinking water from yet another angle. Cisterns at the Food House make environmental, social and monetary sense!

Weekly Produce Specials


	Organic Peaches or Red Plums	$2.00 lb	super low price
	Organic Florida Grape Tomatoes	2 pints/$5.00
	Organic Yellow Onions	$1.00 lb	save 59¢ lb

Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials

	Niman Ranch Choice Beef Eye of Round Steak	$5.99 lb	All Natural save $1.00 lb
	Carolina Classics Farm-raised Catfish Fillets	$7.99 lb	save $2.00 lb
	Niman Ranch All Natural Boneless Pork Chops	$5.99 lb	save $1.00 lb
Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials.



After Hours

Every Thursday On the Weaver Street Market lawn in Carrboro, 6-8 pm Weaver Street Market invites the community to enjoy an eclectic mix of local bands under the oaks in Carrboro. Bring a blanket or chair and relax with freshly prepared hot food from our Hot Bar or picnic on cheese, salami, and bread fresh from our bakery. Beer and wine will be available for sale inside the store. 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. June 14 - Revelators-shoutin' the blues and rockin' the dance floor June 21 - Great Big Gone- pop twang with bluegrass sensibilities June 28 - Tim Smith Band- original Jamaican style Ska & Reggae July 5 - The Jonathan Byrd Band - original & traditional country & bluegrass July 12 - Milagro Saints - Sweet rugged Folk July 19 - Carolina Caterwaulers - breakdowns, hoedowns & songs of the South July 26 - Armand and Bluesology - house rockin' music *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 singles from our cooler, or half-gallon Growlers from Carolina Brewery, but please—be kind to our cashiers and don't buy a six pack to take outside. *Internationalist Books is Cooking at After Hours this Week* The Internationalist Bookstore has a long history of providing the community with a venue for alternative books, information, and a place to gather. Started in 1981 by Bob Sheldon, the Internationalist has undergone a few incarnations, one in 1991 when it became an all-volunteer run organization, and again in 1999 when it adopted a non-profit member organization status. Members can use the facilities to create zines, publish their poetry, or contact the media with information about local happenings. They show movies with current event themes on Monday nights and publish a monthly newsletter. The shop itself is small, but offers a concentration of alternative political titles, feminist and minority writings, and magazines that don't always make it to the commercial shelves. As with any member-supported organization, Internationalist Books can only continue to provide these services to the community if the community supports them. Membership is $20 a year and members receive a 10% discount on all merchandise. If you haven't already been by the Internationalist, they are located at 405 West Franklin Street.
Read more about other Weaver Street Market events here.

Jazz Brunch

Sundays 11 am - 1 pm On the lawn in Carrboro Weaver Street Market's Jazz & More! Brunch is under way! This family friendly event is a great way to start your Sunday. Inside, we'll have fresh scones, muffins and sweet pastries in our bake case; fresh, hot coffee and a barista to make that special coffee drink; and an array of eggs, grits, pancakes or French Toast to fill you up! Outside, under the oaks, you'll hear a range of local bands playing Jazz, Americana, Blues, and Bluegrass; keeping everybody happy and dancing. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please keep the children out of the trees and fountain and dogs on leashes. Band schedule: June 17 - Saludos Compay - original and South American Music June 24 - Community Music Project - the sound of grassroots music July 1 -The Tim Smith Jazz Trio-jazz standards and originals from the 50s to present July 8 - Chris Reynolds, Swing-n-jazz- just like the name sounds July 15 -The Guilty Pleasures- traditional American Music July 22 - Different Drum- American music with a world beat July 29 - Laura Ridgeway-Jazz vocalist

SV Music Series

Attend Southern Village outdoor concerts every Sunday at 7 pm There is no admission except where noted on the calendar. June 17 - Three Great Guitarists - Will MacFarlane, Danny Gotham, and Armand Lenchek. June 24 - Two Dollar Pistols - Country and Honky Tonk. $5.00 admission, no rain location.
View the entire schedule here.



Eat Local Triangle

Eat Local Triangle is a month-long calendar of events this June 2007. Join us in raising awareness about the connection between local foods and farms to flavor, health, local economy, workers' rights, environment, and land preservation. Eat Local Triangle includes the participation of over 60 restaurants and events such as the Smart Start Family Fest, The Abundance Foundation's All-local Community Dinner, and Hillsborough Hog Day, a whole pasture-raised hog tasting.
Read more about Eat Local Triangle here.

National Pollinators Week

JUNE 24 - 30 2007 has been designated National Pollinator Week by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Weaver Street Market and North Carolina Cooperative Extension invite you to celebrate the vital role that pollinators have in our lives and in our ecosystem. Pollinators include bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, ants, beetles, flies, and vertebrates such as birds, bats, and small mammals. As they visit flowers they transfer pollen from one flower to another which leads to fertilization. Of the estimated 1,330 crops grown worldwide for food, beverages, fibers, condiments, and spices, approximately 75% are pollinated by animals. With no pollination at all, many plants could not produce fruit nor set seed, and many of the foods we eat would no longer be available. Pollinators are essential components of the habitats and ecosystems that many wild animals rely on for food and shelter. Pollinators are very deserving of this recognition! We all need to do more to recognize their role in our lives. During the week of June 25 stop by Weaver Street Market to learn more about how pollinators specifically affect your food choices! Events Thursday, June 28 at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro Noon-1:00 - Bee Cage - watch an experienced beekeeper open a hive and talk about bees and beekeeping; get your burning questions answered 1:00-1:30 - Protect our Pollinators and Plant a Bee Garden - Debbie Roos, NC Cooperative Extension 1:30-2:30 - Bee Cage Demonstration 2:30-3:00 - How to Become a Backyard Beekeeper - David Tarpy, NCSU 3:00-4:00 - Bee Cage Demonstration 4:00-4:30 - Overview of North Carolina Pollinators in North Carolina - Steve Bambara, NCSU



Potluck in a Pasture

Daylilies and artists star at second "Potluck in a Pasture" June 17 6 to 8 p.m. Holly Hill Daylily Farm in Moncure Bring your garden hat and pretend you're in a Renoir picnic scene at ChathamArts' second "Potluck in a Pasture". The idea is to celebrate two of Chatham's greatest assets - small picturesque farms and creative artists. Visitors are asked to bring a potluck dish made with at least one local ingredient and become acquainted with artists and the farm. The setting for the June supper is a spectacular three-acre field of colorful daylilies in southeast Chatham County. Featured artists include: painters Cindy Bainbridge and Rita Baldwin, who will capture the scene as it unfolds (using the "plein air" technique established by the French Impressionists); actor Tom Marriott, who stars in professional theatrical productions throughout the Triangle; Janice Reives, who specializes in mosaic, glass and metal garden pieces and sculptural lighting; and Marty Broda who creates gaia spirit sticks and other primitive art forms from recycled and found materials. Adults and children over 12 are asked to donate $10 ($8 for ChathamArts members), and $5 for children under 12 ($4 for members); free for children under 5. It's a good idea to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Proceeds benefit ChathamArts, the non-profit county arts council that supports diverse arts and cultural programs in the schools and the community throughout the year. The Potluck in a Pasture series will continue every third Sunday this summer from 6 to 8 p.m. with different farms and artists: July 15 at Pugh's Cedarbrake Sheep Farm near Silk Hope, and August 19 at Harland's Creek Farm west of Pittsboro. ChathamArts 115 Hillsboro Street Pittsboro NC 27312 For details call 919.219.9840 or visit their website below.
Learn more about ChathamArts here.
Learn more about Holly Hill Daylilies here.

Carrboro Summer Film Fest

Carrboro Recreation and Parks presents: American Summer 2007 Film Festival Century Center 7:00 - 9:00 pm June 30 - The Modern Housewife. Advertising films from the 50s and 60s give sincere advice that seems hilarious today. Movie curator Skip Elsheimer shares seven very short gems from his AV collection and ends the evening with a film that predicts what's going to happen in the distant future of 1999.


June Farm Dinner

Featuring items from Perry-winkle Farm Tuesday, June 19, 5:30 - 9 pm Celebrate the abundance of delicious local food! Enjoy a special menu with exciting dishes created with ingredients grown by Cathy Jones and Mike Perry. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more. Patio dining available.
Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch).
Sign up for Panzanella's Enewsletter here.