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Cooperatively Made Wines Wine-making is an incredibly expensive, laborious process that takes years to perfect. This combination of factors can make it difficult for small producers to get started, let alone turn a profit, and makes it almost impossible for them to compete with large corporations whose scale allows them to absorb high production costs more readily. By organizing into a cooperative, pooling resources and sharing facilities, individual farmers mitigate the cost of production. This enables them to craft superior wines that can be very affordable. (Some of our favorite co-op wines fall into that most charming of categories: the under $10 range.) More |
Jazz Brunch Wine Sale Wine Show Carrboro Wine Show SV Wiener Dog Day Giant Pumpkin Contest 2nd Friday Art Walk |
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| Cooperatively Made Wines | |||
 Wine co-ops are most often found in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, but those in New World countries like Chile are gaining prominence.Comprised of 320 growers, the Adega Cooperativa de Borba is one of the oldest cooperative wine cellars in Alentejo, Portugal, yet it boasts some of the most modern wine-making equipment in the region. The signature wine of the area is Borba, a medium-weight aromatic red with flavors of cherry, spice, and earth. At $8.49 a bottle, this sociable red is welcome at any table. Located at the heel of the Italian "boot" in the Puglia region, the Cantina Sociale Cooperativa di Leverano produces some of our favorite Italian wines, including the inestimable Leverano Rosato, a crisp pink delight that's mandatory for surviving North Carolina summers. The co-op also sells wines under the Vecchia Torre label, such as the outstanding Salento Primitivo. An ancestor of Zinfindel, this ruby red powerhouse pairs well with hearty meals and strong cheeses. If you have yet to try these classic Italian wines, you owe it to yourself to pick one up at Weaver Street Market. From the light crisp Leverano Bianco to the seriously savory Salice Salentino, there is something for every palate, and at prices ranging from $7.49 to $9.99 these wines are eminently affordable. Increasingly there is an awareness that the production of wine, like other agricultural goods, needs to be scrutinized to ensure humane working conditions, sustainable farming systems, and ethical trading practices. With this in mind, we are proud to present Taborga Red and Taborga White, the first fair trade, organic, co-op wine to be offered in America. Hailing from the Maule Valley in Chile, Viña Lomas de Cauquenes was the first Chilean winery to receive organic certification, and one of only two wineries in the country to be certified by the Fair Trade Labeling Organization. The 240 growers in the co-op receive tutelage in organic and sustainable growing practices, as well as a fair trade price 50% higher than the lowest standard pricing in the region. It's a common misconception that fair trade products are more expensive for consumers, but the $7.49 sale price for Taborga suggests otherwise. Taborga Red is a tasty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pais with hints of hazelnut and strawberry, while Taborga White combines Moscatel and Semillon for a fresh flavor that is crisp and flowery with a hint of fruit. Though steeped in history and tradition, wine is still the drink of the people. Regardless of whether you're sipping a simple table wine or the finest champagne, your beverage represents the combined efforts of many. Cooperatives ensure that the growers and producers who make their livelihood on small farms can compete in an age of globalization and mass marketing. The number and variety of wine-making co-ops allow for a rich diversity of varietals and blends, a refreshing change from the "one-wine fits-all" approach of large producers. Cooperative wines prove that there is truly strength in numbers, and that everyday wines need never be mundane. |
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| Organic Seedless Red Grapes |
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| New Crop Virgina Rome or Red Delicious Apples | 3 lb bags 2/$6.00 |
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| New Crop Florida Seedless Red Grapefruit | 99¢ lb |
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| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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Local, All Natural Polish Sausage $5.49 lb. | Country Link Sausage Hot Italian Sausage $4.49 lb | $1.00 off from Parker Farm |
| Alison's Family Farm Whole Chickens | $1.69 lb |
Local All Natural save 50¢ lb |
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| Farm Raised Catfish Fillet |
from Carolina Classics $7.99 lb |
Local, All Natural save $2.00 lb |
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| Balloons Abound! | |||
 99 Co-op Balloons, Decomposing in the October Sky...By Emily Buehler, Contributing Writer It's that time of year again: National Cooperative Month and Weaver Street Market's 4th Annual Fall Wine Sale. Weaver Street Market and Panzanella are festooned with bunches of blue, green, red, and purple balloons. If worry over the environmental impact of all these lovely balloons is ruining your enjoyment of them, read on: Weaver Street Market balloons are 100% biodegradable. We buy our balloons from our neighbor on West Main Street in Carrboro, Balloons and Tunes. The balloons are made of latex, which is a sap-like substance collected from rubber trees. (A popular misconception is that latex is a plastic.) The latex is collected without harming the trees, much as maple tree sap is collected for making maple syrup. The balloons carried by Balloons and Tunes are dyed with vegetable dye and salt water; there are no other ingredients. These balloons degrade faster than an oak leaf. Should a balloon escape, it will probably rise to an altitude of about five miles, where the cold and sunlight will cause it to shatter into spaghetti-like strands that blow apart. And if it does make it back to earth whole, it will still biodegrade. As for harmful effects on sea critters...while latex balloon pieces have been found in the intestines of dead sea animals, they have never been documented as the cause of death. For more information, visit the website of The Balloon Council, a group founded by small balloon manufacturers to educate the public about balloon facts and misconceptions. In the meantime, enjoy the balloons! Why do Latex balloons go BANG! when they burst? Contrary to popular belief, the loud noise you hear when Latex balloons burst is not due to the sudden release of high pressure gas contained inside the balloon...such pressure isn't all that great. Rather, the BANG is caused by the tightly stretched ends of the torn Latex balloon pieces exceeding the speed of sound (and, thus, creating a "sonic boom" ) as they quickly snap back to their pre-inflated size. Specifically, when a tiny crack develops in the surface of an inflated Latex balloon (such as when a pin pricks it) the resulting rapid release of energy stored in the stretched Latex accelerates the crack to near the speed of sound in rubber. Since this speed is much higher than the speed of sound in air, the running crack actually breaks the sound barrier! The loudness of the bang is usually dependent on how much the Latex is stretched before it bursts. This is why even small Latex balloons stretched to their limits will often make a much louder BANG when they burst than a larger balloon that is not stretched as tightly. |
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| Fair Trade/Cooperatively-made Specials | |||
 October is National Fair Trade & Cooperative Month.Look for specials on all our coffees that are fairly traded or cooperatively produced. We'll also have specials on Equal Exchange Fair Trade Coffee, Chocolate Bars, Tea, Almonds, Cranberries and Pecans, along with Alter Eco Chocolate Bars. |
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| Jazz Brunch | |||
 Sundays11 am - 1 pm On the lawn in Carrboro Weaver Street Market's Jazz & More! Brunch continues through October! 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: October 7 - Jon Shain - Americana and Blues October 14 - Gravvy Boys - American acoustic October 21 - Project Mastana - the world music band next door October 28 - Jeff Brown Quartet - original Jazz - Last Jazz Brunch! |
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| 4th Annual Fall Wine Sale | |||
 Wine Sale: October 5 - 21Hooray! The fall wine sale is almost here! WSM Wine Buyer, Peg Todloski, has hunted tirelessly to bring the best selection at the best value to this years' fall wine sale. There will be over 40 wines to choose from with classics like Brunello di Montalcino, Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chianti Classico, Prosecco, Cotes du Rhone as well as 5 organic wines. One is sulphite-free as well. This is a great opportunity to stock your cellar with discounts up to 50% off and the 10% regular case discount applies on top of the sale price. This is a "no risk" wine sale - you can taste all these wines at the Wine Shows. |
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| Wine Show: Carrboro | |||
 Saturday, October 6, 1:00 - 5:00 pmUnder the tents, on the lawn! Come prepared to taste over 40 fine wines from around the world. There will be all your favorites, classics like Brunello di Montalcino, Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chianti Classico, Prosecco, Cotes du Rhone and many more. Try the 5 organic wines we're offering this year. Live music by...Different Drum! Delicious wines at great prices! Come prepared to shop! With wines up to 50% off and a 10% case discount on top of sale prices, this is your opportunity to stock up. Take home a souvenir glass! Tickets for the Wine Show are $5.00 and may be purchased the day of the show. Proceeds from the Wine Show benefit the Weaver Street Market Cooperative Community Fund. |
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| Wine Show: Southern Village | |||
 Saturday, October 13, 1:00 - 5:00 pmUnder the tents, in front of the store! Come prepared to taste over 40 fine wines from around the world. There will be all your favorites, classics like Brunello di Montalcino, Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chianti Classico, Prosecco, Cotes du Rhone and many more. Try the 5 organic wines we'll have this year. One is sulphite-free. Live music by Saludos Compay! Delicious wines at great prices! Come prepared to shop! With wines up to 50% off and a 10% case discount on top of sale prices, this is your opportunity to stock up. Take home a souvenir glass! Tickets for the Wine Show are $5.00 and may be purchased the day of the show. Proceeds from the Wine Show benefit the Weaver Street Market Cooperative Community Fund. |
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| Wiener Dog Day | |||
 Sunday, October 14, 2:30-4:30 pm Weaver Street Market in Carrboro This year Wiener Dog Day, an annual fundraiser for Dachshund Rescue of North America, will include obstacle courses, raffles, and a costume contest. Prizes also will be awarded in several categories, including best trick, shortest, oldest, longest, and farthest travelled dachshund. DRNA will also have several local adoptees on site and information about adopting a rescue dachshund. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, but donations to help support DRNA will be welcome! For more information, or for businesses interested in donating items for prizes and raffles, please contact Melissa Caldwell at 919-923-0390. |
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| Giant Pumpkin Contest | |||
 How much does it weigh?Weaver Street Market has two giant pumpkins, one in Carrboro and one at Southern Village. Guess how much each one weighs and you could win this giant pumpkin! For kids 12 and under. Drawing October 17. |
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 Friday, October 126:00 - 9:00pm This is a perfect opportunity for those of you who enjoy art, entertainment and live music! This community gathering event will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening. Kick off your night at Weaver Street Market in Southern Village with a wine tasting and live music by Shadze from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Admission is free to everyone. |
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| SWEAT Brunch | |||
 Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. on the patio of UNC's Campus Y, UNC SWEAT (Students Working in the Environment for Active Transformation) is hosting a three-course brunch to help reach our fund raising goal of $1500 for a clean water initiative in rural Appalachia and $10,000 for a supported greenhouse and community center in a developing village just south of Cochabamba, Bolivia. Presentations will include work that SWEAT has done in the past and our plans for the future as well as speakers on behalf of rural Appalachia and sustainable development. There will be a silent auction throughout the event that is sure to send a few folks home with some amazing stuff from our community, the Appalachian mountains, and from around the world! Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for adults. Proceeds from the brunch will benefit the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, which fights against mountain top removal practices in West Virginia and the surrounding areas. |
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| Wild Herb Walk | |||
 October 85:30 - 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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| Farmer's Market Ribbon Cutting | |||
 New Building Dedicated for Hillsborough Farmers' Market
In a ribbon-cutting ceremony two weeks ago, Hillsborough town officials dedicated a new location for future farmers' markets and other community events. The large, covered wooden shelter, located near the Eno River behind the Sheriff's Department on East Margaret Lane, is tucked out of the way but still easily walkable to downtown. A stone-walled patio at the south end looks out over the future river-walk and re-modeled Occoneechee Village. Various local and state officials were on hand for the ceremony, which was attended by roughly 100 townspeople, including several of the market's regular farmers. Orange County Alderman Moses Carey spoke about the county's desire to promote agriculture as part of the local economy. Congressman David Price spoke about North Carolina's growing reputation as the "best place to farm in the country," and about helping get the produce of those farming efforts to the people who want to buy it. And Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens went over five characteristics of Hillsborough that he hopes to maintain as the town changes: community, small town/local character, heritage, prosperity, and vitality. The town's giant wooden scissors were on hand to slice through the ribbon tied across the shelter's north end. Attendees then ate cake with compostable forks and spoons—the dedication was an Orange County "Zero Waste" event. The new building will be ready to use next spring. The Hillsborough Farmers' Market will continue in its present location, the Suntrust parking lot on Churton Street in downtown, until then. The market runs Saturday mornings from 8 to 12 through October 27. From November to March, it is open from 10 to 12 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. |
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