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NC Wine Tour 2008 visits the Yadkin Valley For an all day trip through the Piedmont of North Carolina in late July, you couldn't have hoped for much better weather. Our fourth annual Wine Tour visited three of the Yadkin Valley's finest vineyards and wineries, whick kindly allowed us to sample dozens of their splendid creations. Black Wolf Vineyards near Dobson was the first stop on our tour, where we were introduced to some maturing vines and their keeper, vineyard owner Dana Theis. Dana showed us some of his 20 acres of French varietals before inviting us in to the Wolf's Lair Restaurant to sample eleven of his whites and reds. More |
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| CCCC Bikefest Community Non-Profit Day |
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| Panzanella Closed 8/15 August Farm Dinner New art! |
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| Weekly Produce Specials Weekly Meat Specials |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, July 29 through Monday, August 4. |
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| Organic, New Zealand Braeburn Apples |
$2.49 lb |
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| Organic Packham Pears | $1.59 lb |
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| Organic Black Amber Plums | $1.59 lb |
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| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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Troller Point Alaskan Salmon Steaks |
Wild Caught $9.99 lb |
save $2.00 lb |
| Niman Ranch Beef London Broil | USDA Choice $5.49 lb |
All Natural save $1.00 lb |
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| Niman Ranch Ground Beef Chuck | USDA Choice $3.99 lb |
All Natural save 60¢ lb |
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| From our freezer Mahi Mahi Fillets |
$6.99 lb | HB & CB only save $2.00 lb |
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| Recipe: Shiloh's Creamy Sungold Pasta | |||
 from Wendy Hayes, Carrboro Produce ManagerOne day, I went into what I thought was the produce office, but it smelled like an Italian restaurant!! After many exclamations, I discovered it was Shiloh's lunch. The smell was intoxicating enough, but one tiny bite won me over; and bless her heart, she recited the recipe to me on the spot—what a gal! Well, I've made it three times now, and like they say, the third time's a charm. You'll find delicious sungold tomatoes in plenty now and everybody and their brother has basil. So hop to it! This one is guaranteed to impress. You'll need: 3 cups sungold tomatoes cut in half 1/2 cup fresh basil—packed 2 Tbs. butter 6-8 cloves of garlic, minced or put through a press 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2/3 cup heavy cream (I like Mapleview) one hunk of Romano cheese (Parmesan will work, but the Romano adds a saltier kick) pasta of choice (I like fettucini the best.) Optional: peeled shrimp! Heat your pan (I use the stainless one for this delicate recipe) and sauté the garlic in butter, being careful not to burn it. Add salt, pepper, and halved tomatoes and wilt 'em down a few minutes. It will smell pretty good at this point. Add cream and cook gently, allowing the sauce to thicken. When it's to your liking, add peeled shrimp directly to the simmering cream sauce—they'll cook pretty darn fast, so wait until the end. Then chop your basil and throw it in. This is perfectly delicious without the shrimp, but incredibly decadent with them. Hopefully you've cooked your pasta while this was all going on, so just plate it up and smother with sauce. Serve with the freshly grated cheese on the side, so it doesn't get wasted on the sides and bottom of the pan. Now say a little thanks to the local producers and ENJOY!!! |
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| After Hours! | |||
 Start your weekend early with music on the Weaver Street Market lawn on Thursday nights! Pack up your blanket and get ready to hit the lawn!July 31- Gravy Boys - American acoustic Aug 7- Milagro Saints - Sweet Rugged Folk Aug 14- Bearfoot - deeply American Bluegrass music Aug 21- The Tim Stambaugh Band - Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, & Traditional Aug 28- Equinox- Jazz and Pop Standards |
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| Jazz & More 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. August 3- The Donnybrook Lads - jigs, reels, and hornpipes August 10- Shadze - Collectic jazz August 17- Joe Woodson & Bill Hicks: The Bean Trees - Americana music August 24- Club Boheme - String Jazz with Swinging Vocals August 31- Magnolia Klezmer Band - an anti-depressive Romanian, Ukrainian, American Dixieland, Klezmer Big Band |
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 At Southern VillageEvery Friday and Saturday, 8 PM Kung Fu Panda - Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2 Get Smart - Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 Tickets are $3.00. Stop by Weaver Street Market for a picnic dinner. Please, no glass containers or pets. |
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| Call for Board Candidates | |||
 The Annual Owner News which includes a Call for Board Candidates, has gone out in the mail. If you did not receive a copy, you may pick one up in the store or view it on-line below.Candidate application packets may be picked up in all stores beginning August 1, 2008 for this fall's board elections. Application deadline is September 7, 2008, 9 pm and your application may be turned in at any of our stores. |
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| Co-op Community Fund | |||
Weaver Street Market's Cooperative Community Fund (CCF) is established as a permanent fund whose interest is given annually to local groups working on issues relating to sustainable agriculture and organic food, hunger and malnutrition, environmental protection, and cooperatives. The CCF is growing rapidly to become a major factor in the achievement of our Co-op's mission to be a vibrant, sustainable commercial center.Support the Cooperative Community Fund by attending the Fall Wine Show at any Weaver Street Market location! Proceeds from ticket sales of the Fall Wine Shows go directly to the CCF. What a perfect way to support a good cause and enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon tasting new wines! 2008 Wine Show dates: Carrboro - Saturday, October 4, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Southern Village - Saturday, October 11, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Hillsborough - Saturday, October 18, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Small Grant Opportunity for Local Non-Profits Eligiblity to apply for a grant from Weaver Street Market's Cooperative Community Fund is for local groups working on issues relating to: 1) sustainable agriculture and organic food, 2) hunger and malnutrition, 3) environmental protection, and/or 4) cooperatives. Eligible organizations must be certified as non-profit, and be working in Orange, Chatham, or Alamance Counties, NC. Recipients will be selected by a committee of volunteer worker- and consumer-owners of Weaver Street Market, and will be featured in Weaver Street Market's Annual Report, in mid-October. Past grants have been awarded from $400-$500 each. Detailed information and applications are available at www.weaverstreetmarket.coop. Deadline for applications: Wednesday, August 27 at 9:00 pm. |
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| Durham's New Co-op | |||
 After several years of explaining that it would be better for folks in Durham to open their own grocery co-op than for Weaver Street to expand there, I could not be more pleased to announce the plans for the Durham Central Market, a new neighborhood cooperative grocery, aiming to locate in the heart of Durham.If you live or work in Durham, or even go there often, please check out the Durham Central Market's new webpage and consider joining their Co-op. Opening a grocery store these days is a significantly more difficult venture than it was when Weaver Street opened 20 years ago, and these folks will need all the support that we can give them. If you love having access to a cooperative grocery in your neighborhood, you can join Durham Central Market to support other folks having a Co-op in theirs, and that's a very neighborly thing to do. |
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| Central Carolina Community College | |||
 Sowing seeds of changeCCCC Pittsboro offers classes in sustainable farming, green building and sustainable biofuels production. We are located right down the road from our friends at Weaver Street Market. Tell your friends about the possibilities at CCCC for learning more about how to make a difference in your world- and then carpool to class! "Real Farming- Right Now" At CCCC's sustainable agriculture program students have the opportunity to participate in the on-campus, organically run student farm starting with their first semester. The year-round CSA is student-run and student-managed. Additional sustainable production and marketing training opportunities abound in this region of NC. Why wait to get your hands dirty? Fall 2008 registration is August 18th, classes begin August 21st. Call Robin Kohanowich for more information about sustainable agriculture at CCCC. 919-542-6495 ext. 229, or email. |
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| Bike fest | |||
 13th Annual Rural Heritage TourAugust 9, 2008 Join the Carolina Tarwheels on a bike tour around Hillsborough. The Tour begins at the Courthouse in downtown Hillsborough, and offers a choice of several rides. The ride will be limited to 850 riders and registration closes July 31. |
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| Community Non-Profit Day | |||
 Sunday, August 2, 11 am - 1 pmon the lawn in Carrboro Every first Sunday of the month, May through October, from 11 am - 1 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 Jason Baker or call 919-241-1794. 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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