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Make Your Memorial Day a Local Event Eating local food is becoming easier and easier, as our area's farmers diversify and offer more options, and as new trends like grass-fed meat take hold. This holiday weekend, why not incorporate our area's foods into your festivities, supporting our local economy and making your picnic basket burst with flavor? Start with hamburgers made of local, grass-fed beef! Last week, we highlighted some of the health benefits of grass-fed beef (read them here), which Weaver Street Market carries as part of our sustainable meat and seafood policy (read here). Pick up a pound of ground beef to make your cookout patties, remembering that you'll need to adjust cooking times to avoid drying out the leaner meat. (Read cooking tips for grass-fed beef here.) More |
After Hours Returns! Hillsborough Open Mic Jazz Brunch Movies on the Green |
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| Hillsborough Last Friday CHICLE Cultural Event Potluck in a Pasture Farm to Fork Dinner Carrboro Community Garden Workshop |
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| $5 Lunch Special! Perry-winkle Farm Dinner |
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| Weekly Produce Specials Weekly Meat Specials May Newsletter & CAP Flyer |
Value Recipe! Ice Cream on Sale! Alternative Burgers On Sale! |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, May 19 through Monday, May 25. |
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| New crop Peaches |
$1.99 lb |
product of South Carolina |
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| Seedless Watermelons | $4.99 each |
product of Florida |
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| Organic Broccoli | $1.99 lb |
product of California |
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| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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USDA Choice Boneless Sirloin Steaks |
$8.99 lb |
All Natural save $1.00 lb |
Ground Beef Chuck | $4.49 lb |
All Natural save 50¢ lb |
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| Murray's Boneless Chicken Breasts | $5.99 lb |
All Natural save $1.00 lb |
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| New item! Wild-caught Fresh Bay Scallops |
$7.99 lb |
product of Mexico save $2.00 lb |
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| Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials here. | |||
| View the May CAP Flyer here. | |||
| May Newsletter & CAP flyer | |
 The Weaver Street Market print newsletter will no longer be direct mailed. Instead, you will find a link to it here. |
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| Value Recipe | |
 Grilled Sirloin Steak with Garlic Cream Sauce and Corn on the CobINGREDIENTS: • 4 sirloin steaks (This week's WSM special: USDA Choice all natural boneless Sirloin steaks, sale: $8.99/lb, reg. $9.99/lb, save $1.00/lb!) • 1 Tbsp. coarse black pepper • 2 cups of heavy cream • 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic • Dash salt & pepper • 1 beef bouillon cube • small amount of butter and Olive Oil (WSM's special: Bella Famiglia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 liter sale: $7.99, reg. price $17.99, save $10.00!) DIRECTIONS: 1. Sprinkle steaks, both sides with coarse black pepper. Coat steaks with a small amount of vegetable oil, to keep them from sticking to the grill. 2. In a small saucepan, saute garlic in a small amount of butter until soft but not brown, about a minute. 3. Add the heavy cream, bring to a simmer. 4. Add the salt and pepper to taste, along with the beef bouillon. Let the sauce simmer and it will reduce and become thicker, about 10 minutes. Grill steaks to desired doneness, drape sauce over the steaks. Corn on the Cob - (Seasonal pick: Florida White Corn, 5 ears/$2.99, product of Florida) INGREDIENTS: • 4 ears corn • 4 tablespoons butter, softened • salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. 2. Peel back corn husks and remove silk. Place 1 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper on each piece of corn. Close husks. 3. Wrap each ear of corn tightly in aluminum foil. Place on the prepared grill. Cook approximately 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender. For dessert, don't forget to pick up the South Carolina's peaches, 1.99/lb., New crop! |
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| Ice Cream on Sale! | |
 End it all—with Ice Cream and Sorbet!Unless it's watermelon, your Memorial Day dessert will be better topped with ice cream. Check out these brands, on sale through the end of May: Green & Black's Organic Ice Cream is on sale for $3.29 a pint. And Ciao Bella's creamy gelato pints are $3.49, available in flavors like vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, and hazelnut. For those living dairy-free, there are even more options: Ciao Bella's Sorbet is also on sale, in flavors like raspberry, mango, blood orange, lemon, coconut, and chocolate. Purely Decadent's soy-based frozen desserts are only $3.29 a pint, in flavors like cookie avalanche, pomegranate chip, peanut butter zigzag, cherry nirvana, chocolate brownie almond, and praline pecan. Also look for their new, coconut milk-based desserts for $3.99 a pint: cookie dough, mint, chocolate peanut butter swirl, chocolate, and vanilla. |
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| Alternative Burgers On Sale! | |
 May might be National Hamburger Month, but if Veggie Burgers are more your style, check out these healthy alternative cookout options: Soy Boca Burgers and Chik'n Patties are on sale through May for $2.99 a box. They come in flavors like All American Classic, Original Vegan, and Spicy Vegan Chik'n, and they're low fat, high in protein, with fiber, iron, and low cholesterol. And they taste great on locally baked Weaver Street Market burger buns! Also try the unique Sunshine Burgers, made from super-healthy sunflower seeds, one of the best whole food sources of Vitamin E, known to reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. The burgers are full of protein, fiber, healthy unsaturated fats, minerals and phytonutrients. They are soy-, dairy-, wheat-, and gluten-free. Learn more about Sunshine Burgers at their website here. |
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| After Hours Returns! |
 Every Thursday6:00 - 8:00 pm Beginning June 4! Weaver Street Market's After Hours on Thursday nights is one of Carrboro's hottest events. Favorite local bands create an intimate musical show in the heart of the crowd and an impromptu dance for kids and adults alike. Relax, watch the sunset, and meet friends...come to After Hours! June 4: Southern Routes - A new mix of folk, rock, blues, and country from the South and south of the border June 11: Charles Pettee and Friends - Bluegrass/Finger twisting acoustic originals June 18: The Maudlin Brothers - Songs from way-back, harmonies that are up-close, and fun that's here-now! June 25: Milagro Saints - Sweet Rugged Folk Music |
| View more Weaver Street Market events here. |
| Hillsborough Open Mic |
 The Lilac Lounge: Hillsborough store Acoustic Open-MicEvery Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm Friends of the Lilac Lounge visiting during the coming weeks: May 21: Marla Vickers - A little bit country, Bayou and Clay Street regular with her acoustic duo. May 28: Mark Holland's Rhythm Force - Cosmic blues genius of Jule Brown and Jennyanykind in his fresh incarnation, straight outta Pittsboro. May 29: Last Friday with Tim Stambaugh - Our favorite Carrboro uncle Tim, proving to all you Carrboro folk that you CAN leave the village. June 4: Radar's Clowns of Sedation with Mark Cool - Your regular pal Mark Cool and your irregular host Pete Pawsey sharing birthday celebrations. June 11: Alex Weiss - Alex of old school Weave regulars ...Different Drum, bringing his incandescent harmonica playing back to us. June 18: Judy Woodall - Hiho Grand-Dame and cultural conduit Ms. Woodall with her dark and loose assembly, Muletrain. June 25: Taz Halloween & Stu Cole - Southern-fried bombshell Taz Halloween sultrifying up the Lounge to the point of no return, with Squirrel Nut Zippers' bass supremo Stu Cole. June 26: Last Friday with Red Rover - Lilac Lounge favorites Tim and Susan Wells, David Hughes and Chris Mankoff, helping your Friday night go off with a bang, not a whimper. During the month of May, Weaver Street has Lilac Lounge-endorsed snack food in the form of Green Mountain Tortilla Strips and Salsa fresh from Winston-Salem and on sale for the whole month. Along with beer specials, fresh bread, pastries, hot and cold prepared food and countless other epicurean gems, the Lilac Lounge is a gastronome's delight. Performing slots are limited! Performers should aim to arrive earlier than audience. 6:00 pm is ideal. Arriving after 7:00 pm severely decreases your chance of playing on any given week. |
| Jazz Brunch! |
 Every Sunday11:00 am - 1:00 pm on the lawn in Carrboro Jazz & More Sunday Brunch series presents: May 24: Equinox - Jazz & Pop Standards May 31: The Donnybrook Lads - Jigs, Reels, and Hornpipes June 7: Dana & Susan Robinson - Original Old Time Music June 14: Different Drum - American Music with a World Beat June 21: Craicdown - A Poly-Ethnic Hoedown June 28: Magnolia Klezmer Band - Romanian, Ukrainian, & Dixieland Klezmer Big Band July 5: Gilbert Neal - Hillsbohemian troubador extraordinaire with eclectic lyrical interests July 12: The Mystery Hillbillies - Honky Tonk & Rockabilly July 19: Club Boheme - String Jazz with Swinging Vocals July 26: The Swang Brothers (formerly Edsel 500) - Traditional Rockabilly, Swing, & Blues August 2: Laura Ridgeway & Friends - Jazz, Swing, Oldies, & Pop August 9: The Hushpuppies - Tasty old-time songs and tunes from the Piedmont of NC August 16: Joe Woodson & the Bean Trees - Americana Music |
| Movies on the Green |
 Every Friday and Saturday night!On the Green in Southern Village All Tickets are $3.00 Please! No Pets and no glass containers 5/22-5/23 Hotel For Dogs (PG) 5/29-5/30 Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 6/05-6/06 Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG) 6/12-6/13 17 Again (PG-13) 6/19-6/20 Hanna Montana (G) Friday 6/26 NC Symphony Saturday 6/27 Earth (G) Pick up a delicious, healthy meal from the hot bar at Weaver Street Market in Southern Village or shop our Grab 'N Go case for sandwiches, snacks, and cold drinks. |
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| Board Meeting |
 WSM Board meeting tomorrowWednesday, May 20, 6:30-9:30pm The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Realty building on the northwest corner of Weaver and Greensboro Streets in Carrboro. Meetings run from 6:30-9:30pm and all owners of the Co-op are welcome to attend as observers. To confirm an upcoming meeting, please contact the board here. |
| Find the May agenda and April minutes here. |
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| Hillsborough Last Friday |
Last Friday of each month6:00-8:00 pm Downtown Hillsborough features live outdoor music, an art walk, pie contest, and much much more. Weaver Street Market is pleased to host the Gateway act live on our lawn. May 29: Tim Stambaugh June 26: Red Rover July 31: Charles Pettee August 27: Pagan Hellcats For more information about what's going on around town, please visit the Hillsborough Arts Council website. |
| CHICLE Cultural Event |
 "Update on The Congo"with Heather Davis Sunday May 31st, 5:00 pm CHICLE in Carrboro 101 E Weaver St. 3rd floor, Suite G-1 Heather Davis works on projects at UNC's Department of Epidemiology. During the past four years she has worked on several projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including an HIV project in Kinshasa and malaria and maternal/child health projects in other parts of that country. She travels there regularly to keep up on the situation in the Congo, and has photos to share. Heather will discuss both the current present health and political situations |
| Learn more about CHICLE here. |
| Potluck in a Pasture |
 Sunday June 75:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central Carolina Community College Art and food lovers take note: ChathamArts celebrates the county's unique agricultural and artistic heritage at the annual Potluck inthe Pasture on Sunday June 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Central Carolina Community College's (CCCC) two-acre Student farmin Pittsboro (764 West Street). You'll have a unique chance to see what's growing at America's first two-year sustainable farming program, share a potluck picnic of locally produced food, and meet local artists and musicians. You may also purchase farm fresh food and make a donation to ChathamArts, the nonprofit arts council. For more information visit their website or call 919.542.0394 or call Katy McReynolds, Potluck Coordinator at 919.444.1900. |
| Farm to Fork |
 2009 PicnicSunday, June 14 4:00 - 7:00 pm WC Breeze Family Farm 4909 Walnut Grove Church Road Hurdle Mills Celebrating Local Food & Local Farms! Join Piedmont farmers and chefs for an early evening of food, music, and fun activities for the entire family! $50 per person; kids 12 and under are free. Proceeds will benefit farmer apprentice programs sponsored by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and PLANT at Breeze Farm Enterprise Incubator program. Organized by CEFS, Slow Food Triangle and Orange County Cooperative Extension and Economic Development. |
| Buy tickets here. |
| Carrboro Community Garden Workshop |
 Tuesday, May 265:00 - 6:00 pm Carrboro Elementary School Gardens Are you looking to share the joys of gardening with your kids? This amazing collaborative workshop aims to give kids a taste of the garden: we'll listen to stories about plants and use our bodies to make everything grow, we'll view the Orange County Partnership (OCPYC) family garden plots to find out what's growing, then we'll taste some fresh seasonal vegetables, and maybe even get our hands dirty with a demonstration on vermiculture. Fee: $3.00 per child (ages 3-9). Space is limited and prepaid registration is required. Call Kidzu Children's Museum to register at 919-933-1455. Sponsored By: Carrboro Farmers' Market Kidzu Childrens' Museum Orange County Partnership for Young Children |
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