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Pizza Grilling! Picture it—The maple wood lump charcoal is glowing orange. Your prep tables are set, your apron tied tight. Your dinner guests just pulled into the driveway. It's show time. You grab one of the six glistening doughballs from its shallow olive oil bath and skillfully shape it into a round. In seconds it's puffing and sizzling directly on the grill. You flip it after a minute and brush it with more oil, sprinkle with a few mozzarella and Parmesan cubes and then dollop with crushed grilled garden tomato sauce. Confetti it with minced fresh basil. Close the grill and smile at your friends. "Who's first?" you ask, as you wipe your brow and nonchalantly sip your beer. More |
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| Eco Farm Dinner tonight! Artist's Reception! September Wine Dinner |
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It's been two years since I casually mentioned pizza grilling at the end of a Weaver Street Market newsletter article on pizza making techniques. At the time, I had not yet attempted the feat. Now, in the small world of bakery open houses, a handful of successful pizza grill-offs under my belt have qualified me to demo the technique at our upcoming Bread Bakery Open House.
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| Organic Black Amber Plums |
$1.79 lb |
super low price |
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| Organic, Seedless Muscat Grapes from Marian Farms | $2.99 lb |
Transitional bio-dynamic! available in OC exclusively at Weaver Street Market! |
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| Pennsylvania Gingergold Apples | 99¢ lb |
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Niman Ranch Choice Beef London Broil | $4.99 lb | All Natural save $1.00 lb |
| Alison's Farms Boneless Chicken Breasts | $5.99 lb |
All Natural save $1.00 lb |
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| Oven ready sale! Your choice |
Walnut Tilapia $7.99 lb Cajun Catfish $8.99 lb |
Pecan Trout $8.99 lb Thai Peanut Salmon $12.99 lb |
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| After Hours | |||
 Every ThursdayOn 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. August 23 - Dom Casual Band-50s influenced modern rock between surf and Spy August 30 - Contrazz-a trad-jazz fusion - LAST AFTER HOURS! 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. Internatonalist 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. |
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 Sundays11 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: August 26 - The Richard Tazewell Quartet - progressive jazz and Caribbean September 2 - The Donnybrook Lads - Jigs, Reels, and Hornpipes September 9 - Jeff and Benares - folk and soulful acoustic September 16 -Squeeze Play - Accordian Nuevo September 23 - Tristeza Trio - Bossa Nova September 30 - Doug and Telisha Williams - Fuel injected Folk |
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 Sunday, August 266 - 8 pm Too hot to cook inside? Tired of hamburgers and corn? It's Pizza Grilling time! Come learn to grill pizza with local pizza expert Seth Elliott. 6 PM: Knead your own pizza dough (to take home) 7 PM: Pizza Grilling Demo and Sampling All materials provided. Kids welcome. In the WSM Bread Bakery Questions? Call Emily at 929-0010 ext 115. |
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 Saturday Mornings with Lewis Tisher 8:00-9 am thru September on the Green across from the Lumina in Southern Village T'ai Chi, a 2000 year old martial art, is a sequence of choreographed movements that release the energy known as Chi and moves it through the body to allow healing effects. The many benefits of T'ai Chi include development of coordination and balance, regulation of blood pressure, strengthening of joints, and improved mental focus and calm. Call 929-7048 for more information. |
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 The Carolina Harmony ChorusSunday, August 26 at 7 pm Women's a capella vocal stylings. This is the last Outdoor Concert at Southern Village |
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| Board Applications Due Soon! | |||
 October is National Co-op Month, making it the perfect time to hold the worker- and consumer-owner election to Weaver Street Market's Board of Directors. One of the benefits of being a WSM owner is participating in governing the store, by voicing your views on ownership issues and electing members to the Board of Directors. You also may serve on the Board yourself.
Any owner in good standing for one year is eligible to be a Board member, and is encouraged to consider nominating him/herself or another owner. Candidate application packets are available at the customer service desk in Carrboro. These packets include background information, details of the election process, and how to learn more about the Board and its processes. Candidates for elected positions on the Board will acquaint themselves with board governance policies and procedures prior to application. Opportunities for doing this include: reviewing the current Board policy notebook, discussing his/her candidacy with a Board member, attending a WSM Policy Governance training, or attending a board meeting. Such preparation prior to applying will help a prospective candidate to decide whether serving on the Board is a commitment he/she wishes to make. Candidates are expected to present applications in the established form by the published date; no write-in candidates are allowed. You are encouraged to participate! Contact board@weaverstreetmarket.coop for more information. Consider nominating yourself, or simply vote for a candidate in October. Exercising your rights as an owner is critical to WSM remaining a successful and vital part of the community. |
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| Hillsborough Last Friday | |||
 Filmmakers Film SeriesAugust 31st, 8pm Hillsborough Masonic Lodge 142 West King Street "CANADIAN LITE: CARTOONS BY CANADIAN ANIMATORS" - a program of animation curated by Matt Cartmill. The program will include little-known animated gems that are not likely to show up in theaters or on television, including cel animation, drawings on paper, computer graphics, puppet animation. The curator of this show, Matt Cartmill, was born in Los Angeles in 1943 and teaches anthropology and anatomy at Duke University, where he also presents a course on the history and esthetics of animation. His professional interest in animation dates back to his award-winning 1993 book A View to a Death in the Morning, a history of Western ideas about hunting inspired by a viewing of Disney's Bambi. His scientific research on animal locomotion informs his own work as an amateur animator and vice versa. This screening is part of Hillsborough's "Last Fridays" and is co-sponsored by the Hillsborough Arts Council, Weaver Street Market, and Sports Endeavors. This program is free and appropriate for all ages. |
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 Whether it's your garden, your stomach, or your inner shopper calling you, get out to a Farmers' Market this weekend!The Saxapahaw Farmers' Market is on Saturday nights through the end of August. The market opens at 5 PM, and the music plays from 6 to 8 PM. For directions and a band schedule, visit their website at www.rivermillvillage.com. The Hillsborough Farmers' Market is open from 8 to 12 on Saturday mornings. It is located in the Suntrust Bank parking lot off of Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough. Last chance to enter the Hillsborough Farmers' Market drawing! Look for the entry box and enter to win a mini-facial from Simply Skin! The Carrboro Farmers' Market is open from 7 to 12 on Saturday mornings. It is located by the Town Hall in Carrboro. The Durham Farmers' Market is open from 8 to 12 on Saturday mornings. It is located in the Measurement, Inc. parking lot on the 400 block of Morris St between The Carolina Theater and the old Durham Ball Park in downtown Durham. Start your weekend early—begin to unwind Thursday evening at the Southern Village Farmers' Market. Located on the sunny, peaceful green in downtown Southern Village, this is the perfect market to visit if you want to take your time, chat with the vendors, and let off the stress of the week. The market is walkable to lots of shops and restaurants—if you have the time, stay for dinner and a movie. Before you know it, Friday will have blown by and the weekend will be here—and your fridge will already be well stocked! The Southern Village Market is open from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday evenings, on the green in downtown Southern Village. |
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 August 275:30 - 7:00 pm, rain or shine Meet outside Cup-A-Joe 120 W. King Street Hillsborough Join Herbalist and Wildcrafter, Will Endres on this informal walk to learn more about the incredible healing herbs and plants located right here in the heart of Hillsborough. Will Endres is a local Hillsborough resident who is recognized nationally as an expert and pioneer in the healing properties of herbs. He also has developed a line of herbal tinctures and dry herbs, many of which grow right here in Hillsborough. Bring your questions, but most importantly, your desire to learn. Cost $10.00. Children aged 10 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent. Will can be reached at 919.732.9785. No pre-registration required. Just show up. |
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 The Galapagos, by Roger HarrisSunday, September 9, 2007, 5:00 pm CHICLE offices, 101 E Weaver St. 3rd floor over Weaver Street Market, Carrboro Free and open to the public Roger Harris is an accomplished science communicator and he will be back at CHICLE for another presentation on his travels. He has published numerous articles in print and online, and is author of the leading travel guidebook, The Amazon: The Bradt Travel Guide, now in its third edition. Since 1992, Roger has given hundreds of presentations to tour groups, schools, museums, civic groups, and corporations. Roger has led more than a dozen natural history and photography tours to the Galapagos Islands. He is looking forward to sharing with you his photos and travel experiences and his love of the Galapagos, "Las Islas Encantadas," one of the world's great travel destinations. Roger completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology from the University of York, England and the University of Oregon. He is the creator of a leading educational photography website, Jungle Photos (http://www.junglephotos.com), where you can see some of his photographic work. Jungle Photos is dedicated to education, inspiration, and conservation of our natural world. He is currently a director at an international scientific research organization. |
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 USDA Rejects Delay in Almond Treatment PlanOpposition Working to Overturn Scheme Small-scale farmers, natural food co-ops, and consumers are renewing their call to the USDA to reassess the plan to "pasteurize" all California almonds with a toxic fumigant or high-temperature sterilization process. The USDA on August 16 rejected a request from the California Almond Board to delay the plan's implementation by six months. It is now scheduled to go into effect on September 1. "The almond 'pasteurization' plan will have many harmful impacts on consumers and the agricultural community," said Will Fantle, research director for The Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin-based farm policy research group. "Only 18 public comments from the entire U.S.—and all from the almond industry insiders—were received on the scheme. The necessity and safety of the treatments processes has not been fully analyzed—as well as the costs to small-scale growers and the loss of consumer choices." Fantle notes that his organization hosted a recent conference call with nearly 50 industry stakeholders across the country discussing how to overturn the USDA rule. Raw produce and nuts are not inherently risky foods. Contamination may occur when livestock manure or other fecal matter is inadvertently transferred to food through contaminated water, soil, or transportation and handling equipment. Raw foods can also be infected by poor employee hygiene and sanitation practices either on the farm or in processing facilities. Treating domestic raw almonds with toxic fumigant, propylene oxide (PPO), is the cheapest approved USDA "pasteurization" method. PPO is a genotoxic chemical recognized as a possible carcinogen. PPO fumigation is banned in the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and most other countries. Raw organic almonds will require a high-temperature steam process that will likely eliminate the ability of many raw food devotees to sprout the nut and may affect its nutritional value. Treated almonds will still be sold as "raw." This is deceptive, according to Cornucopia. "People choose to buy raw almonds for a variety of personal reasons, including health, nutrition, and even religious beliefs," Cornucopia's Fantle said. "This rule denies them the right to control their food choices by making informed decisions in the marketplace." One of the two outbreaks of Salmonella in almonds that occurred earlier this decade, and led to the pasteurization scheme, was traced back to a large industrial-scale grower—with a 9000-acre orchard. Some opponents view the treatment plan as a "liability shield" for giant growers while ignoring the root cause of contamination. And organic farmers are being penalized—with expensive and unwarranted treatment plans—for problems occurring on giant operations. Says Glenn Anderson, of Hilmar, CA, "In the biodiverse environment that is found in organic almond production it is unlikely that salmonella can exist in concentrations that could cause disease." Anderson calls the USDA treatment plan "rushed" and short on investigating alternatives, including agricultural production methods. Cornucopia and other stakeholders are calling for increased public pressure on the USDA for a full review of its almond pasteurization order. Members of the public who want to protect their right to untreated domestic raw almonds can visit Cornucopia's web page (see below) for an action alert and other materials helping them voice their concerns to key decision makers. |
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