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Our Commitment to Organic In this rapidly changing environment for organic foods, we want you to know that Weaver Street Market's commitment to organic foods continues to embody the spirit of the organic foods movement, and not just the letter of governmental organic standards. Our purpose is to act as your buying agent for foods that are in keeping with the mission of our co-op. We seek out food that is produced in a sustainable fashion, food that is locally produced, and food that provides a fair return to producers. Organic is certainly a part of our food values, but those values extend beyond organic, so we want you to know how organic fits into our product selection decisions. More |
After Hours! Jazz & More! Brunch Hillsborough Sunday Brunch Summer Music Series Community Non-Profit Day Animal Adoption Day |
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| Potluck in a Pasture Hi Mom! Film Fest Chili Cook Off Hillsborough "On the Vine" Wild Herb Walk |
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| September Farm Dinner September Wine Dinner |
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| Weekly Produce Specials Weekly Meat Specials |
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| Our Commitment to Organic continued | |
 1.We emphasize organic products that meet a higher standard. We seek out organic products from small farms that embody the spirit of organic farming, rather than factory farms that do the minimum to get by. For example, we carry organic dairy products from Organic Valley, a cooperative of family farms, and have discontinued products from factory farms like Horizon Dairy.
2. We carry products from small and local producers whenever possible, whether or not they are organic. Maple View Farm's milk is a good example. These producers contribute to a sustainable food system, retain artisan production techniques, and allow family farmers to stay in business. We also give preference to Fair Trade products that ensure the producer receives a fair price. 3. We continue to carry products from industrial organic producers when there is no small-scale alternative. Although these products may not have all the advantages that we seek, they are still better than non-organic alternatives. According to Consumers Union, a "growing body of research shows...that by eating organic foods, you can reduce your exposure to the potential health risks associated with those chemicals." Our purpose in product selection is to implement our co-op's values on your behalf. As your buying agent, we are very interested in your opinion about the products we carry. Please send your comments to Claudia Tolan, head of product selection. We are here to meet your needs. Please tell us how we can do it better. |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, September 2 through Monday, September 8. |
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| New crop, Virginia Gala apples |
3 lb. bags $3.99 each |
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| Organic, New Crop Bartlett Pears | 3 lb. bags $4.99 each |
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| Organic, Seedless Flame Grapes | $2.19 lb |
super low price |
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| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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Boneless, Sirloin Pork Chops |
$4.49 lb |
All Natural save $1.50 lb |
| From our freezer Trident Breaded Tilapia | 12 oz. pkg $4.99 each |
save $1.00 |
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| Meyer's Fillet Mignon | USDA Choice $15.99 lb |
All Natural save $4.00 lb |
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| Wild Caught, Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets |
$9.99 lb | super low price |
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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!Weaver Street is happy to announce the extension of our After Hours series with two more special events in September on our Carrboro lawn, from 6-8pm. September 4, come out to a special event hosted by Carrboro Greenspace and enjoy Indian Cuisine, find out about vermi-composting, dance to "Beside the Fire" and acoustic old time music and hear about the Sept. 13 Urban Farm Tour & and much more! Carrborro Greenspace is a non-profit organization that serves as a hub to cultivate 'do-it-ourselves,' community-driven, sustainability practices through collaborative projects, creative education, and social events. More information at http://www.carrborogreenspace.org September 11, we'll be hosting Dom Casual, modern rock with 50s and 60s influences. Featuring Weaver Street's own Steve Carter. |
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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. September 7- Craicdown- A Poly-Ethnic Hoedown September 14- Jon Shain- Americana and blues September 21- Chris Reynolds Swing 'N- Jazz- just like the name sounds September 28- Carrboro Music Fest Kick-off with Barrowburn |
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 Come enjoy music on this Hillsborough store lawn from 11am-1pm in our first annual Sunday Brunch series. Featuring a wide variety of musicians, both old favorites and new finds, and a relaxing outdoor setting to enjoy breakfast made fresh from our hot bar or choose from assorted delectable pastries and baked goods.September 7 - New River Rock Skippers - Elemental southwest Virginia style old-time songs and tunes September 14 - Mebanesville - The best roots music from yesteryear to tomorrow! September 21 - Maudlin Bros - Songs from way-back, harmonies that are up-close, and fun that's here-now September 28- Frankie Alexander & Friends - Classic jazz standards for the introspective listener October 5 - To Be Announced October 12 - Charles Pettee & Friends - bluegrass/finger twisting acoustic originals |
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 Last one of the season!Annual Russian Baby Orphanage Sunday, September 7 7 pm 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! |
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| Community Non-Profit Day | |||
 Sunday, September 7, 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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| Animal Awareness Day | |||
 Weaver Street Market in Carrboro Sunday, September 7, 2:00-5:00 pm Looking for a new pet? Weaver Street Market invites local adoption and rescue individuals and organizations to bring cats and dogs in need of good homes to our Carrboro lawn. Stop by and visit with the animals and maybe find that perfect new addition to your family. Do you have animals to adopt out? Animal rescue and adoption organziations and individuals are welcome to bring animals to our Carrboro lawn. If you would like for your organization to be involved please contact Jason Baker. |
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| Call for Candidates |
 The Weaver Street Market Board of Directors is seeking candidates to run for a seat on the board. Candidate applications are due September 7. Information on the board and qualifications for candidates can be found here. Information on the election timeline can be found here. |
| Download a complete application package here. |
| Board Meeting |
 WSM Board meetingWednesday September 17, 6:30-9:30pm Corner Building (Community Realty/WCOM) Owners of Weaver Street Market are always welcome to attend meetings of the Board, and are also welcome to make their thoughts known on these and other issues in the open session at the beginning of the meeting. |
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| Potluck in a Pasture | |||
 Paradise for Locavores and Local artists Sunday, September 14, 5 - 7 pm Castle Rock Gardens ChathamArts' "Potluck in a Pasture" is paradise for 'locavores' and local arts lovers. It's a chance to enjoy locally grown food, visit a sustainable farm and meet several artists. The farm is located at 3232 Castle Rock Road in north Chatham, west of N.C. 87 between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill. Visitors are asked to bring a pot-luck dish that includes at least one locally grown ingredient (and the recipe to share, noting the origin of local items), as well as a beverage, lawn chair or blanket, and a donation to ChathamArts. Call 919.219.9840 for more information or see the ChathamArts website below. The second and final potluck of the season features: Travis Cohn, a 'reptire' artist who creates reptilian forms and furnishings from retired rubber; Gwen Higgins, a potter, jeweler and culinary artist; Ramona Leftwich, a dancer specializing in African traditions; writer Tim McKee, managing editor of The Sun magazine and author of No More Strangers Now: Young Voices from a New South Africa; and bluegrass musicians Doug and Stacey Stuart (from the group 'Coyote Ridge'). Castle Rock Gardens, owned and operated by Ristin Cooks and Patrick Walsh, offers a variety of heirloom vegetables and fruit, shitake mushrooms, heritage chickens, dairy goats and honeybees. "Our potlucks celebrate our farmers and artists, which are crucial to Chatham's rural economy and culture," said Daryl Walker, founder of the potluck project for ChathamArts. "What better way to spend a summer evening than sharing a home-grown meal with artists and friends on a beautiful farm?" Local food ingredients for your potluck dish may come from your own garden or neighboring farms; from local farmers' markets at the Chatham County Fairgrounds or Southern Village (Thursdays), Fearrington Village (Tuesdays), or Siler City and Carrboro (Saturdays); or from Chatham Marketplace in Pittsboro, or Weaver Street in Southern Village and Carrboro. |
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| Hi Mom! Film Fest | |||
 The Hi Mom! Film Fest announces its 10th annual festival of short films, videos and animations, September 5th and 6th, 2008 at various venues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Hi Mom! features a diverse mix of styles and genres by inspired filmmakers from around the world. Highlights include the family-friendly outdoor show, special screenings at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro and an after-party at Nightlight. As always, the pancakes will be free!
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| Chili Cook Off | |||
 Ok, the rumors are true...for several years now, the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber has been talking about hosting a chili cookoff and they're gonna pull the trigger!First Annual Chili and Salsa Cookoff Saturday, September 13 Eno River Parking Deck, Downtown Hillsborough Noon to 4 pm (or until chili runs out) Basically, an entrant makes at least 6 quarts of chili or 2 quarts of salsa and brings it to the Parking deck by 11 am on the day of the contest. Electricity will be provided to keep your entry at an appropriate temperature. Your entry will be rated on a hotness scale from 1 to 5, with 5 the hottest. A team of judges will sample each entry and award prizes to the top two contenders. The point of the chili is NOT to make it as HOT as possible! The point is to make it as DELICIOUS as possible. The heat ranking is so that someone who wants to sample your chili knows the heat value of it prior to putting spoon to mouth. Entries will be judged on taste, texture, appearance and overall goodness, not just heat! Meanwhile, volunteers will sell tickets for samples of chili or salsa. Five (5) samples will be $5. Beverages will be available for purchase as well! The public votes for the People's Choice winner, who gets a special prize. |
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| Hillsborough "On the Vine" | |||
 Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange CountyOn The Vine Wine Excursion Benefit September 7, 2008 The Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County is pleased to announce "On the Vine," a wine tasting excursion on Sunday, September 7th, 4-7 p.m. Three private homes in Stone Currie, south of Hillsborough off Old NC 86, will welcome guests where they will sample American, French, and Italian wines paired with savory and sweet treats. Guests can walk or ride a coach between homes. All proceeds will benefit the foundation's Orange County Historical Museum. Tickets are $50, and may be purchased through the Orange County Historical Museum at 201 N Churton Street in Hillsborough or below. Reservations are limited. For more information call the museum at 732-2201. |
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| Wild Herb Walk | |||
 Monday, September 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. Cost $15. No pre-registration required. Just show up ready to learn. Sunday Field Day - Wild Medicinal & Edible Herbs Sunday September 14, 1 pm - 5 pm This class will meet and travel to places in and within 20 minutes of Hillsborough to learn about local wild herbs. Cost $30 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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