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New! WSM Weekly Owner Specials see these great deals here. Celebrate July 4th! Celebrate the fourth family style at Weaver Street Market this Saturday! We'll have live music by Tim Stambaugh and Friends. Dress up as your favorite patriot, Uncle Sam, or Lady Liberty and enter the costume contest. Decorate your bikes, trikes, wagons, and buggies for the People's Parade to the Carrboro Town Commons where the festivities will continue all afternoon. We'll have ice-cold bottled water, but for a more eco-friendly approach, bring your own bottle and fill it from our cooler. There will be plenty of categories, each with fabulous prizes for the winner: 1-5 year olds, 6-10 year olds, 11-15 year olds, Family/Group, Bike, Trike/Wagon, and Scooter/Other. More |
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| Weekly Owner Specials Weekly Produce Specials Weekly Meat Specials |
July Newsletter & CAP Flyer Value Recipe Picnic Food on Sale |
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 Get your red, white, and blue on at Weaver Street MarketTo help you along your way, the town of Carrboro will provide booths for Patriotic Tattoo Booth, Hat Making & Decorating, and Bike & Wagon Decorating. 9:30 am - Live music by Tim Stambaugh & Friends 10:00 am - Designing and Decorating Booths Open 10-10:30 am - Registration for Patriotic Costume Contest 10:45 am - Costume Winners Announced 10:50 am - Parade Assembly 11:00 am - People's Parade March down Weaver St to Town Hall Co-sponsored by Weaver Street Market and the Town of Carrboro. Following the events on our lawn, there will be even more music, fun, and games at Carrboro Town Hall. For a complete schedule of Carrboro festivities, click here. Once the official festivities come to an end, don't forget to pick yourself up some fantastic picnic food here at Weaver Street Market, on sale all month. For the vegetarian, Boca Burgers, Chik'n Patties, and Lightlife Veggie Dogs are all on sale this month. Rudi's Organic Bakery's white and wheat buns are on sale for $2.99 per 8-pack, and you can find sale prices on Muir Glen Organic Ketchup ($2.49) and Woodstock Farms Organic Pickles ($3.79) to top things off. Paired with cracked pepper, malt vinegar, or parmesan garlic Boulder Chips Potato Chips for only $1.79, you've got yourself a classic Fourth of July cookout! |
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| Weekly Owner Specials | |||
 Weekly Owner Specials are a new benefit for shoppers who support the co-op by becoming owners! Check out this week's specials: Peaches, Pan Bread, Equal Exchange Coffee, Applegate Hot Dogs, Mom's Potato Salad, Mozzarella, and Gato Negro Wine! |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, June 30 through Monday, July 6. |
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| Local North Carolina Cantaloupes |
2/$6.00 |
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Bing Cherries | $3.49 lb |
product of Washington |
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| Seasonal Pick! White Sweet Corn | 5 ears/ $3.00 |
product of Georgia and South Carolina |
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| Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials | |||
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Grass-fed Ground Beef |
Locally produced at $4.99 lb |
3T Farms, Snow Camp, NC save $1.30 lb |
| Jumbo White Gulf Shrimp | $7.99 lb |
save $2.00 lb |
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Mahi Mahi Fillets | $7.99 lb |
save $2.00 lb |
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| View the July CAP Flyer here. | |||
| July 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 | |||
 Pizza on the Grill:INGREDIENTS: • WSM Famous Pizza Dough - 2 dough balls will give you 4 nice sized pizzas, or 8 smaller and easy-to-manage pizzas.(Only $2.99/ea in the frozen section with detailed thawing directions) • Olive Oil or Canola Oil (WSM's special: Bella Famiglia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 liter, sale: $7.99, reg. price $13.99, save $6.00) • Tomato Sauce, Pesto or Barbeque sauce. (June Co-op Advantage Special: Bove's of Vermont Variety of Pasta Sauces, on sale: $3.99/26oz reg. $5.29/26oz, save $1.30) • Precooked meat: ground beef, or other meat such as salami, sliced hot dogs. (This week's WSM special: locally produced grass fed ground beef, 4.99/lb, save 1.30/lb) (WSM weekly Owners' special: Applegate all natural Hot Dogs, beef, chicken, (or turkey in Carrboro store only), 12 oz. pkg., 2.99/12 oz, reg. 4.29/12 oz. All shoppers pay this week: $3.49/12 oz!) • Seafood on pizza anyone? (This week's WSM special: Jumbo Gulf white shrimp, 7.99/lb, reg. $9.99/lb, save 2.00/lb) • Caramelized onions (This week's WSM Seasonal Pick: California sweet onions, 1.19/lb.) • Any other favorite veggies you have around: mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, basil, garlic etc. • Suggested cheeses: mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, goat cheese, Parmesan, Gorgonzola (WSM weekly Owners' special: Part skim Mozzarella on sale $2.99/lb, reg. price $5.99/lb, save $3.00/lb) OR: (WSM manager special: Smoked Cheddar on sale $7.99/lb, reg. price $11.99/lb, save $4.00/lb) *** VEGETARIAN OPTION: Substitute chicken with Firm Tofu. (June Co-op Advantage Special: Nasoya Firm/Extra Firm Tofu, on sale: $1.99/14oz reg. $2.59) DIRECTIONS: 1. Thaw the frozen dough as instructed on the WSM label, and prepare the grill for high heat. 2. Cut pizza dough in half, and roll out thin to fit the grill shape, make them no more than 1/4 inch thick. Place dough in a well-oiled bowl, and cover with a damp cloth. You can also dust a baking sheet, or a plate with flour or cornmeal for easy transport, so the dough won't stick. (You can stack the rounds by layering waxed paper, parchment, or a clean well-floured kitchen towel in between the individual crusts.) 3. Precook the toppings (you can't grill it long enough to cook them on the pizza). Also have a shredded cheese ready to speed up the melting process. 4. When the coals are hot, have all of your toppings ready near the grill. Make sure you knock your coals down so it cooks on a lower heat, and evenly. Spray the grill with a little oil, before putting crust on. 5. After two to three minutes, give it a little tug-it should move easily with tongs or a spatula. If it sticks, give it another minute or so, and then remove it from the heat and transfer it to a plate or peel; flip it over so the "done" side is up, then add the toppings. 6. Return it back on the grill, close the lid, and cook until the cheese melts. P.S. You may also turn your pizza into a calzone easily by folding the dough, wrapping it in aluminum foil and grilling for 3-5 minutes on each side. |
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| Picnic Foods on Sale | |||
 Stock up for the 4th!Full of sunny summer days and Independence Day, July is the height of picnic season. The Co-op Advantage Program flyer (available just inside the front doors of our stores) is full of sale items to help make your picnic a mouth-watering success. Whether you're serving hotdogs or hamburgers, Rudi's Organic Bakery's white and wheat buns are on sale for $2.99 per 8-pack. If you're having a vegetarian feast, look for vegetarian Boca Burgers and Chik'n Patties on sale in the freezer case for $2.99. Lightlife Veggie Dogs are on sale (in the refrigerated section in our Carrboro and Hillsborough locations) for $2.79. (The dogs freeze well, if you want to stock up for future picnics.) Top off your sandwich with Muir Glen Organic Ketchup ($2.49) and Woodstock Farms Organic sweet pickles, dill pickles, and relish ($3.79). Every picnic needs some finger food, and with this much to choose from, there's sure to be a flavor for everyone: read more here. |
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| After Hours! |
 Every Thursday6:00 - 8:00 pm 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! This year's entire After Hours series will be broadcast live by the friendly folks over at WCOM Community Radio. Tune in to 103.5FM or visit their website for a streaming link! Weaver Street Market is proud to partner with your community radio station to bring After Hours live. July 2: Southern Routes - A new mix of folk, rock, blues, and country from the South and south of the border July 9: The Tim Smith Band - Original Jamaican-style ska and reggae |
| 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: July 2: New River Rock Skippers and Friends - Local pals hosting the lounge with their old-time charm and numerous houseguests. July 9: Shacktown - Regular Lounge friends of the Vallejo family hosting for the night. Expect wine, Wilco and more wine. |
| Jazz Brunch! |
 Every Sunday11:00 am - 1:00 pm on the lawn in Carrboro Jazz & More Sunday Brunch series presents: July 5: Gilbert Neal - Hillsbohemian troubador extraordinaire with eclectic lyrical interests July 12: The Mystery Hillbillies - Honky Tonk & Rockabilly |
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| Board Meeting |
 WSM Board meetingWednesday, July 15, 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. |
| New: Weekly Owner Specials |
 Weaver Street Market has changed the way it rewards consumer owners, replacing the owner and senior discounts at the register with a Patronage Dividend.
We have now implemented a new owner benefit: Weekly Owner Specials! (See these great deals here.) Each week, Tuesday through Monday, you can enjoy great deals on your favorite products! Watch here for information about other benefits to come. For information on this change please read the following: Letter to owners from the Board. Brochure about the change. A note from the General Manger, Ruffin Slater. Frequently asked questions. You may also contact the Board by email or the General Manager, Ruffin Slater by email or by calling 919.241.1767 |
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 Special Events: Southern Village Market - Thursdays - 3:30-6:30 pm Every week there will be a drawing for prizes from Market Street Merchants. While you shop look for the box to enter your name for the drawing. The box will be located at a different vendor's booth each week. You don't have to be present to win. This week prize is a Jaluka Gift Certificate for one free sandwich and Swiss lemonade. Shopping at the Farmers' Market is a great way to get to know the people who grow your food (they not only grow it but they are the ones selling it to you.) Feel free to ask them questions about how they raise their pigs or grow their tomatoes. Come join us every Thursday through August 27 on the Village Green. Rain or shine, we're there.  South Estes Farmers' Market - is adding a new day to their market. Beginning today, Tuesday June 30, you can now shop the South Estes Farmers' Market on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in front of a Southern Season at University Mall. Look for fresh veggies, flowers, eggs, meat, and more!Carrboro Farmers' Market - As farmers markets around the country get ready for the summer months, Care2.com is proud to announce a new online contest called "Love Your Farmers Market". Care2.com is partnering with LocalHarvest.org to raise awareness of local foods, family farms, and community farmers markets and to reward America's favorite farmers market through this fun, summer-long contest. Care2 will award $5,000 to the farmers market that receives the most votes. Currently, the Durham Farmers' Market is in first place, and our very own Carrboro Farmers' Market is second! If the Carrboro Farmers' Market can win the $5000 prize, one of the things it would like to do is buy an EBT machine so that people on food stamps would be able to purchase food at the Farmers' Market. Follow the link below to vote for your favorite farmers' market. Together we can make a difference. |
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| Community Non-Profit Day | |||
 Sunday, July 5, 11 am - 1 pmon the lawn in Carrboro Every first Sunday of the month, now 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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 Sunday, July 12, 9:00 pm at our Carrboro StoreClassified ads for our August print newsletter dated: August 5 - September 1, are due at our Carrboro Store by 9:00 pm on Sunday, July 12. The cost is $15/month for owners and $20/month for non-owners. Please limit your ad to 50 words or fewer. Weaver Street Market reserves the right to edit ads for length. |
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| Family Fun Day in Hillsborough! | |||
 Saturday, July 11
All Day! Sponsored by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough The day-long event gives visitors and residents a chance to see all that Hillsborough has to offer: • Guided walking tours - 10 am and 2 pm • Children's activities • Artisan demonstrations • Farmers' Market Be sure to visit the antique shops, unique restaurants, specialty stores, nature trails historic sites, and more. Pick up a map and list of events at the Orange County Visitors' Center, 2150 E. King Street. |
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| Adopt a Puffin! | |||
 Want to help Weaver Street Market adopt a puffin? Barbara's Bakery, makers of Puffin's cereal, coordinates a puffin adoption program through the assistance of the Audubon Society, and Weaver Street Market is pooling our collective cereal-eating resources to adopt our own. Pick out your favorite Puffins cereal—Original, Cinnamon, Peanut Butter or Honey Rice—and start munching to help us contribute to the preservation of the puffins' habitat and help fund ongoing research. Look for the bins at the front of our stores later this week where you can deposit your box tops. Be sure to drop off the actual box top, not the UPC, as we only can get credit for one or the other. Once we've collected 250, we'll send them in and adopt our own! |
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| Check out the Puffin Cam live from Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge here. | |||
| Staycation | |||
 Staycation Destination: Bennett Placeby Emily Buehler, Contributing Writer This spring a friend visited me with three children, ages 12, 12, and 7. I arrived home from work to find the kids in new t-shirts and waving Constitution-like papers in the air. "What did you guys do today?" I asked. "We went to Bennett Place!" they replied with enthusiasm. Bennett Place? Wasn't that the boring old farmhouse on ugly highway 70 in Durham? Why were they so excited? As it turns out, Bennett Place isn't boring at all. Without giving away all the excitement, here's a brief overview, straight from the visitors themselves: Read more here. |
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