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New! WSM Weekly Owner Specials see these great deals here. Weaver Street Market now Offers 100% Grass-Fed Beef! We have made the switch to all grass-fed beef because we believe the benefits are compelling. Grass-fed beef is good for you: • Leaner than conventional beef, with 30% less fat, but just as much flavor. • Lower in cholesterol than grain-fed beef. • Higher in vitamins A & E, as well as conjugated linoleic acid. • More Omega-3 fatty acids. Grass-fed beef is good for cattle: • Grass is the natural diet of ruminants. • Pasture grazing provides a better quality of life than conventional feedlots. • Lack of crowding reduces stress. • Better living conditions make for healthier cows. More |
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| 100% Grass-Fed Beef continued | |||
 Grass-fed beef is good for the environment:• Grazing eliminates the need for grain grown using pesticides and chemical fertilizers. And, because grass does not need to be harvested and transported like grain, farmers use less fuel and energy. • Grazing preserves topsoil, while conventional grain farming contributes to erosion. • Naturally fertilized pasture turns the problem of manure into an opportunity. • Pasture helps reduce greenhouse gases by binding carbon in deep root masses. • Pasture removes more carbon dioxide from the air than any other land use, including forestland. Our grass-fed beef comes from local farms. We are committed to offering meat from small-scale local producers and processors. We build partnerships with family farms and processors in North Carolina who share our commitment to quality products and sustainable farming practices. We supplement our local grass-fed beef with non-local grass-fed beef to balance supply and demand as our local meat program continues to grow. |
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| Weekly Owner Specials | |||
 • Black River Farmstead Feta and Chevre • Bella Familgia Extra Virgin Olive Oil • $2.00 Off Panzanella Pizza Coupon • Rivers' Finest Bluberries • South Carolina Freestone Peaches • Weaver Street Market-made Roasted Garlic Hummus • WSM's Famous Frozen Pizza Dough |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, August 4 through Monday, August 10. |
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| Organic White Seedless Grapes |
$1.99 lb |
save $1.00/lb product of USA |
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| Seasonal pick Red or Yellow Peppers | $2.99 lb |
Product of USA & Mexico |
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| Seasonal pick, Organic Dark Sweet Cherries | $2.99 lb |
Product of USA |
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Alaskan Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillets |
$9.99 |
save $3.00 lb |
| 100% Grass-fed Chopped Sirloin | $5.49 lb |
All Natural save $1.00 lb |
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| 100% Grass-fed London Broil | $7.99 lb |
All Natural save $1.00 lb |
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| Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials here. | |||
| View the August CAP Flyer here. | |||
| August 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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 Decadent Newman-O's BarsIf your summer picnics are tired of chocolate chip cookies and box-mix brownies, then this recipe is for you. It's simple to assemble and so good you'll wow the crowds. 24 Newman-O's 1/4 butter or margarine 2 cups (12 oz) chocolate chips 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts.) Start with a bag of Newman-O's, which are on sale in August. (You need 24 cookies, which is less than one bag.) Crush the cookies in a food processor if you have one; if not, you can put the cookies in a Ziplock bag and smash them with a hammer. (They're supposed to be 'finely ground' but I never achieve this and the recipe still works. Just try to eliminate any large chunks.) Now is a good time to start the butter/margarine melting, chop the nuts, grease the 9x13 pan, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. (Don't use wax paper in place of grease—it sticks.) Combine the crushed cookies with melted butter/margarine. Spread the mix in the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan and press with the back of a spoon or fork. In the former butter-melting saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1 cup of chips with the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. When the mixture is uniform, pour it evenly over the cookie crust. Top with the nuts and then the remaining chips. Bake for 20 minutes. When the bars are done, let them cool completely; the gooey ingredients have to solidify to hold the bars together. Then cut them—I cut them smaller than usual for brownies, since they are very rich. Newman-O's organic cookies are on sale through August for $1.99 a bag. They contain no partially hydrogenated oils or trans-fatty acids, and instead use palm fruit oil from a part of Columbia where its production helps protect the area. Newman-O's organic chocolate is produced in Central and South America, with measures taken to certify that it is produced without the use of forced labor. Read more about Newman-O's, including the Ode to Newman-O's, 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. August 6: The Guilty Pleasures - Traditional American music August 13: The Tim Stambaugh Band - Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, & Traditional August 20: JAAFAR - Middle Eastern Jazz August 27: Gravy Boys - American acoustic |
| View more Weaver Street Market events here. |
| Hillsborough Open Mic |
 The Lilac Lounge: Hillsborough store Acoustic Open-MicEvery Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm Friends of the Lilac Lounge visiting during the coming weeks: August 6th: Gregory Blaine (Rootzie) - A return guest-hosting from our Blue Bayou pal G.B. and his eclectic band of friends. As ever, 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. This week is your last chance to enjoy open mic format until September 17th! From August 13th until September 10th the Lilac Lounge is hosting a series of five events in collaboration with the Music Maker Relief Foundation, dedicated to keeping the bluest of the blues alive! See schedule here. Lilac Lounge Regular Open-Mic Format Resumes September 17th! Back in full effect! September 17th: Lynn Cardona - Honey-voiced chanteuse relocating from Memphis, TN. Come welcome her to Carolina! September 24th: John Saylor - The Cave's open mic guru enriching our ears with his oblique, thought-provoking songs and surreal cowboy delivery. ...And Don't Forget Last Fridays! Friday August 28th: Pagan Hellcats - Dave Rutter's band of reprobates, with lounge pal Ed Witkin in the ranks, ranging from roaring blues to disturbing americana, and all points West. Friday September 25th: Marla Vickers Band - Audience favorite and Hillsborough local Marla Vickers returning with her full band of twang-happy friends. |
| Jazz Brunch! |
 Every Sunday11:00 am - 1:00 pm on the lawn in Carrboro Jazz & More Sunday Brunch series presents: August 9: The Hushpuppies - Tasty old-time songs and tunes from the Piedmont of NC August 16: Joe Woodson & the Bean Trees - Americana Music August 23: Frankie Alexander & Friends - Classic jazz standards for the introspective listener August 30: Saludos Compay - Original and South American Music September 6: Haw River Rounders - up-tempo jug band music from the 1920's & 30's September 13: One Sun - World Beat Instrumental Jazz |
| 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 8/7-8/8 The Proposal (PG-13) 8/14-8/15 Year One (PG-13) 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. |
| View the full schedule here. |
| Music Makers at Weaver Street Market |
 This week is your last chance to enjoy open mic format until September 17th! From August 13th until September 10th the Lilac Lounge is hosting a series of five events in collaboration with the Music Maker Relief Foundation, dedicated to keeping the bluest of the blues alive!Here's the complete line up of all Music Maker shows running from 6-8 pm, Thursday nights, for the next five weeks! August 13th: Cool John Ferguson - Rare solo show from South Carolina blues genius Cool John. Left-handed guitar dexterity that'll melt your mind! August 20th: Abe Reid - Statesville wild man Abe Reid unleashing harmonica and guitar assaults on the Weave's lawn... you won't know what hit you! August 27th: Lightnin' Wells - A veritable encyclopedia of knowledge on Piedmont Blues, Lightnin' Wells visits to educate and enlighten us, and have a grand old time! September 3rd: Justin Robinson (of the Carolina Chocolate Drops) - Another rare treat, a solo show from Justin Robinson of the Drops, bringing his eclectic taste and multi-instrumental vituosity. Even we have no idea what exactly we agreed to! September 10th: John Dee Holeman plus Red Rover - The Real Deal, John Dee has been playing the blues since before your mama was born...and he's still got it, every bit of it. Ask your mama. |
| Learn more about the Music Maker Relief Foundation here. |
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| Community Investment Initiative |
 Owner Loans are an opportunity to invest in your local food co-op!Weaver Street Market offers co-op owners an opportunity to invest their money locally through our Owner Loan Program. By loaning money to Weaver Street Market, your investment stays with a business you know and trust, and enhances the economic sustainability in our region, supports local farmers, and builds our local community. What is the owner loan program? The owner loan program is an opportunity for Weaver Street Market owners to further support the co-op by loaning money. Food cooperatives routinely use owner loans to provide additional owner capital to open a new store or strengthen the co-op's operations. What are the goals of Weaver Street Market's Owner Loan Program? We have set an owner loan goal of $500,000 for 2009-2010. The funds raised will be used to retire existing loans and other debt. To reach this goal, we are seeking 50 owners who can make loans of $10,000 or more. What are the terms of the Loan Program? 1. The Owner Loan Program is open to all Weaver Street Market owners who are North Carolina residents. 2. The interest rate is 6%. Interest is paid annually on the anniversary of the loan. 3. The minimum loan amount is $10,000. 4. The term is five years. Are there risks associated with this program? Owner lenders face the risk inherent in lending funds to any business endeavor. Owner loans are unsecured and are subordinated to our bank loans. Potential lenders should carefully read the Offering Memorandum. Contributing to our future Owner lenders play a vital role in the security and growth of our co-op. Owner loans enabled Weaver Street Market to open 21 year ago, and have supported our growth ever since. Your loan will strengthen the co-op's capacity to support our local growers, food producers, and the local economy while providing secure jobs in a thriving local business. What is the next step? Please contact General Manager Ruffin Slater by email for more information and to receive the complete loan packet. |
| 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 |
| Board Meeting |
 WSM Board meetingWednesday, August 19, 6:30-9:30pm Community Realty building on the northwest corner of Weaver and Greensboro Streets in Carrboro The Board usually meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings run from 6:30-9:30 pm and all owners of the Co-op are welcome to attend as observers. To confirm an upcoming meeting, please contact the board here. |
| Cooperative Community Fund |
 We've planted a seed and it's growing steadily! Now in it's fourth year, the Cooperative Community Fund is a sustainable fund for community donations and is part of a national campaign called, 'Give where you live.' Sponsored by the Twin Pines Cooperative Foundation, the fund serves as a means for co-op members and shoppers to make donations to an endowment that donates to local non-profit organizations. Twin Pines Cooperative Foundation directly invests the money raised by individual co-ops across the country in socially responsible funds such as credit unions, locally owned community banks that support cooperatives, the Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund, and the National Cooperative Bank. This year the fund generated $1500 in interest for Weaver Street Market to disperse to local groups while leaving the principle to grow next year's community seed! Small Grant Opportunity for Local Non-Profits Local groups working on issues relating to: 1) sustainable agriculture and organic food, 2) hunger and malnutrition, 3) environmental protection, or 4) cooperatives are eligible to apply for a grant from Weaver Street Market's Cooperative Community Fund. Eligible organizations must be certified non-profit and be working in Orange, Chatham, or Alamance Counties, NC. Recipients will be chosen by a volunteer committee of worker- and consumer-owners of Weaver Street Market, and will be featured in Weaver Street Market's Annual Report in early October. The deadline for applications is August 26, 2008 at 9:00 pm. Download an application here. |
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 Saturday, August 8
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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| Classifieds Due | |||
 Sunday, August 9, 9:00 pm at our Carrboro StoreClassified ads for our September print newsletter dated: September 2 - September 29, are due at our Carrboro Store by 9:00 pm on Sunday, August 9. 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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| Envirobits |
 Citra Solv for Cleaning and ArtThere's nothing worse than spending a summer day down under your toilet or peering under the burners of your oven. But while cleaning may not be your favorite weekend activity, there is one way to make it better: by using all-natural cleaners. Twenty years ago, Citra Solv came out with a unique all-natural cleaner that worked: it's made from D'Limonene (the clear liquid from the peel of the orange), essential oil blend, and biodegradable cleaning agents derived from coconut. Read more about Citra Solv products here. What's more, when you're done cleaning you can spend the rest of the day making Citra Solv artwork! The cleaner can be used to transfer the ink from a magazine page onto art paper (like watercolor paper), where you can then incorporate it into a work of art. It's also been used as a creative quilting technique to transfer images onto fabric. Read more about Citra Solv artwork here. Citra Solv Natural Cleaner and Degreaser is on sale in August for $4.99! (The bottle looks small because it is the concentrated, dilute-able formula.) |
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