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2008 Piedmont Farm Tour Brings Locavores to the Farm Thanks to the support and commitment of the staff and membership of Weaver Street Market, the Piedmont Farm Tour has become a community institution in the Triangle. The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) has been co-sponsoring this event with Weaver Street Market for the past 13 years, and we can all share pride that this is the biggest farm tour in the country! And a sustainable agriculture outreach event like no other! Bring on the locavores—those who seek out locally grown or produced food! More |
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| Wild Herb Walk Community Non-Profit Day Bike to Work Week Hillsborough Handmade Parade |
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| May Wine Dinner Farm Dinners Return! |
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| Weekly Produce Specials Weekly Meat Specials |
Alcion Wine Special |
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 The tour is both an educational event and a fundraiser for CFSA, a 26-year old, non-profit organization that educates, inspires and organizes farmers and consumers to build a sustainable food system for the Carolinas. Consumers can find local sustainable farms throughout the Carolinas by searching CFSA's online database (see the link below).This year's tour took place April 19 and 20, and featured a record 35 farms, which together hosted a total of 9,000 visits by over 2,600 people. Farm volunteers logged more than 600 hours to support the event and assist the farmers. And all this in spite of forceful thunderstorms Sunday afternoon that marred the otherwise marvelous weather over the weekend, and $3.55/gallon gas. It's no wonder that this community is nationally renowned for its support of local sustainable farms. Some of the world's leading sustainable farmers are growing food for the Piedmont community. These farmers have been working to provide wholesome, nutritious, environmentally-safe food for Triangle families for three decades. We are fortunate that these incredible growers open their farms for the public to visit—No farmers, No Tour! Their willingness to host community members and Weaver Street Market's incredible support make this one of CFSA's most important fundraisers, which this year yielded over $23,000 to support our work to expand the sustainable food movement throughout the Carolinas. Tour visitors got to see how organic horticulture and humane animal husbandry practices actually enhance the ability of the soil to withstand drought. A tour highlight was Lindale Farm in Silk Hope, one of the first certified organic dairies in the Southeast, whose milk is available here in the Triangle through Organic Valley. Altogether, the five new farms on the tour hosted over 1,200 visitors alone. Thanks to the growing interest in local organic food, food championed by Weaver Street Market and CFSA, more farmers are seeing how sustainable agriculture can help their farms prosper today, and benefit future generations of growers and eaters tomorrow. There is no other event like this elsewhere in the country. From California to Maine, you simply can't find so many farms hosting so many people over an entire weekend. CFSA and its 1,100 members extends deep gratitude for the tremendous efforts of Weaver Street Market, the farms on the tour, Cathy Jones of Perry-winkle Farm and Betsy Hitt of Peregrine Farm, and the volunteers who donated their time to make this year's tour—and the dozen tours that came before—such a success! |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, May 14 through TUESDAY, May 20. | |||
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| Organic Golden Pineapples |
2/$6.00 |
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| Organic Broccoli | $2.00 lb |
save 79¢ lb |
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| Grateful Harvest, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots | 1 lb. bag 2/$3.00 |
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Troller Point Alaskan Salmon Fillets |
Wild Caught $12.99 lb |
save $2.00 lb |
| Plainville Ground Dark Turkey | 1 lb. pkg $3.99 each |
All Natural save 60¢ lb |
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| Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs | $3.99 lb |
All Natural save $1.00 lb |
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| Jazz Brunch! | |||
 Every Sunday11 am - 1 pm Jazz & More Brunch at Weaver Street Market is here! Hot food, with cool tunes 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. May 18- Lucy Sumner and the Second Third - funky world beat rhythms May 25- Jeff Brown Quartet - original jazz |
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| After Hours Begins | |||
 It's that time of year again—time to start your weekend early with music on the Weaver Street Market lawn on Thursday nights. Our After Hours music series kicks off on May 22 with the rockin' old time tunes of the Hushpuppies. Pack up your blanket and get ready to hit the lawn! |
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| SV Summer Music Series | |||
 Every Sunday at 7 pmNow - September 7 on the green at Southern Village Enjoy great, local music in a relaxed outdoor venue at Southern Village. Bring a blank or low chair to sit on. Stop by Weaver Street Market for delicious picnic food! May 18 - Doc Branch Band - bluegrass May 25 - Magnolia Klezmer Band |
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 Weaver Street Market's new website goes Live!We've been working hard on significant improvements to our website, and are quite pleased to announce that the new site went live at the end of last week. Please clear your cache if you visit our website often and check it out! |
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| Board Meeting | |||
 Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmBoard meetings are held at Community Realty on the corner of Weaver Street and Greensboro Street. You can find links to the minutes of our last meeting and the draft agenda for next month below. On the schedule is review of the General Manager's report on the Market's financial condition, continued discussion on WSM's election process and an executive session to appoint a new board member. As always, owners are welcome to attend. |
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| Wild Herb Walk | |||
 Monday, June 25:30 - 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. Cost $15. No pre-registration required. Just show up ready to learn. Sunday Field Day - Wild Medicinal & Edible Herbs Sunday May 18, 9 am - 5 pm This class will meet and travel to places in and within 20 minutes of Hillsborough to learn about local wild herbs. Cost $45 each, prepay by money order or cash, due by the Wednesday before class. Send to Will Endres, PO Box 27, Prospect Hill, NC 27314. 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 he sells at local farmers' markets and natural foods stores. Will can be reached at 919.732.9785. |
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| Community Non-Profit Day | |||
 Sunday, June 1, 10 am - 2 pmon the lawn in Carrboro Every first Sunday of the month, May through October, from 10 am - 2 pm, Weaver Street Market will host nonprofit groups from our community. Local, non-profit groups will have informational tables where you can find out about the good works of our local charitable groups. Come prepared to learn, to donate, and maybe find a group you'd like to volunteer with! If your organization would like to attend: Space is limited and assigned on a first come basis so we ask that you sign up at least a week in advance and limit the number of times you sign up to three (3) per year. Also, your group must be a 501(c)(3). To apply, please email Cat Moleski at marketing@weaverstreetmarket.coop or call 919-929-0010 ext 132. Your request will be confirmed by email or phone. Come out and let everyone know what your group is doing in the community!! |
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| Bike to Work Week | |||
 May 12 - 16 Ride your bike or walk to work or school and you'll get fit, save gas, save money, have fun, and improve air quality! May 12th - 16th is National Bike to Work Week and is a part of the 2008 Smart Commute Challenge. Celebrate with cycling events, free food, prizes, shop discounts, and group rides throughout the Triangle! |
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| Hillsborough Handmade Parade | |||
 The Hillsborough Arts Council is planning a 'Handmade Parade' for next October. To give everyone the opportunity and skills to participate, they are offering a series of workshops in mask-making, dancing, stilt walking, drumming and fabric design over the next several months. The first workshop will be Leadership Mask Making May 31 and June 7. Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppets will assist teachers, artists and other creative individuals in making masks, and giant puppets using recycled materials. Leaders can then teach other individuals and groups independently. Registration forms may be found at Hillsborough Last Friday events at the link below. |
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