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Fair Trade Chocolate: no Tricks, all Treats! For most kids, Halloween is synonymous with candy. Such was not the case for me. Sure, my sister and I dressed up to trick-or-treat in our neighborhood, shadowed by a man in a wool cap who looked about the same height as my Dad. But once we got home, we emptied our plastic pumpkins onto the kitchen table for what my mom called 'The Trading Game.' "What'll you give me for this coloring book?" Mom would ask, her excitement permeating our reluctance to part with our candy. "I'll trade you for two packs of gum and one Milk Duds!" Soon my loot would be reduced to the Milky Way bar from old Mrs. Nelson across the street. This Mom allowed me to eat—one slice a night for a week. More |
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 I must admit, I enjoyed the Trading Game, in spite of the doorbell interrupting our bartering, calling Mom to pass out forbidden candy to all the other kids in the neighborhood. I ended up with a pile of durable goods—crayons, buttons, Halloween-themed pencils—a better deal, I knew, than ephemeral candy. And Mom melted down the chocolate items into pudding, so technically we did get to eat them.Now that I'm free to eat as much 'junk food' as I want, ironically I don't want any—after a brief affair with Lucky Charms in college, I regressed to my sugar-free childhood diet. But chocolate is another matter entirely. I excuse my chocolate consumption with the argument, Chocolate is not junk food. It's full of iron (up to 38% per serving in the high cacao content bars), as well as flavonoids, a kind of anti-oxidant. Evidence shows that chocolate (especially dark chocolate) helps keep blood flowing and blood pressure down. Fair Trade certification ensures fair prices for cocoa farmers and protects against forced or abusive child labor. At first, trying to buy Fair Trade chocolate meant I could buy plain chocolate bars, but over the past few years, Weaver Street Market's stock of Fair Trade chocolate has increased to include flavored bars in a variety of darknesses, baking chips, cocoa powder, and hot cocoa mix. Co-ops and Fair Trade go hand-in-hand as concepts, as they connect producers with consumers, support sustainable lives for growers and for the earth, and promote conditions in the world that we can all be proud of. Look for the Fair Trade logo throughout Weaver Street Market, on everything from chocolate and coffee to tea, sugar, and even wine! And through the month of October, Equal Exchange's Fair Trade chocolate bars, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, and teas are all on sale. Of course, there's still the Halloween dilemma—what to do now that I'm the grownup? Will I play the Trading Game with my kids? Or maybe I'll coerce them into 'reverse trick-or-treating': send away for a kit of Fair Trade chocolate with cards attached that explain the need for Fair Trade. Then turn Halloween into a meaningful event by taking the kids door-to-door, passing out the candy. The kits are sold out for this year, but you can read more about the program here and make a plan for next year. |
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 • Freebird All Natural Whole Chickens • Weaver Street Market-made Big Rustic Bread • Theobroma High Quality Chocolates • Florida Seedless Juice Oranges • Weaver Street Market-made Roasted Red Pepper Hummus • Andrew & Everett Cheese Slices • Great deal for all shoppers: Yuengling Lager 12-Pack |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, October 20 through Monday, October 26. |
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5 lb bag 2/$5.00 |
New Crop! |
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| Organci Pink Lady Apples | 3 lb Bag $4.99 lb |
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| Seasonal Pick! Carving Pumpkins | $3.99 |
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Pacific Cod Fillet |
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save $2.00 lb |
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| View the October CAP Flyer here. | |||
| October Newsletter & CAP Flyer | |||
 The Weaver Street Market print newsletter is no longer direct mailed. Instead, you will find a link to it here. |
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 Our weekly value recipes incorporate lots of our On Sale items! Click below to view this week's value recipe: Roasted Chicken with Oranges |
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| New Brewery & Growlers | |||
 Coming this Friday!Growlers from LoneRider Brewery in Raleigh Exclusively at WSM! Weaver Street Market is proud to be the first retail outlet for LoneRider Brewery, a new microbrewery out of Raleigh. You'll find their growlers only at Weaver Street Market for two weeks beginning on Friday, October 23. Be an outlaw, try something new! Shotgun Betty Meet the first LoneRider of the pack. Shotgun Betty is a sexy, tough cowgirl who is always armed and dangerous. Don't be fooled by her good looks, she will have you for an appetizer! That's why we picked her to represent our Hefeweizen. Shotgun Betty is a wheat beer with a rich, banana-clove nose and refreshing dry finish. Sound good? Try one, but beware, once Betty gets a hold of you there is no escape. Sweet Josie Remember to keep your personal belongings in check as this seductive beauty leaves nothing to chance. Sweet Josie is crafted in the American Brown style. She is a complex beer balancing a nice hop bitterness with a generous amount of chocolate and aromatic malts and a dash of brown sugar. Try these beers at our tastings below! |
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 This week we combine fair-trade Halloween chocolate with brand new local beer. What could be better?Southern Village Friday, October 23, 4-6:30 Equal Exchange Chocolate Minis and New! Lone Rider Growlers Carrboro Saturday, October 24, 11-2 Lone Rider Growlers Hillsborough Saturday, October 24, 11-2 Equal Exchange Chocolate Minis and New! Lone Rider Growlers |
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 Sunday, October 2511:00 am - 1:00 pm on the lawn in Carrboro Jazz & More Sunday Brunch series presents: Last one! October 25: Gilbert Neal - Hillsbohemian troubador extraordinaire with eclectic lyrical interests |
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 Hillsborough store Acoustic Open-MicEvery Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm October 22nd: Sinful Savage Tigers - Proving once and for all that all y'all Chapel Hillbillies are welcome here in the Northern O.C. The Lounge welcomes the Tigers and hopes you'll make them feel at home. October 29th: Tim Stambaugh - Everybody's favorite uncle Tim, back from the southlands with a touch of the spooky for Halloween week. *Bonus! Steve Toll - From 5 till 6pm Steve Toll presents the family music program, some of your old favorites as a little Lilac afterschool special. November 5th: Michael Holland - Carrboro's own soul provider and leader of the Occoneechee String Band playing a solo set in advance of his new album 'Rhythm of Love.' |
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| Last 2 Days of Wine Sale! | |||
 Weaver Street Market's6th Annual Fall Wine Sale Wine Sale: Ends tomorrow! October 21 All three Weaver Street Market locations - Featuring a selection of 39 favorite and fine wines from around the world at discounts up to 50% off regular price! 10% regular case discount applies on top of sale price! As Supplies Last. First Come, First Served! Store Hours: Weaver Street Market: Southern Village, 7 am - 9 pm Daily, 929-2009 Weaver Street Market: Carrboro, 7:30 am - 9 pm M-F, 8 am - 9 pm Sat/Sun, 929-0010 Weaver Street Market: Hillsborough, 7 am - 9 pm Daily, 245-5050 |
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| Halloween | |||
 WEAVER STREET MARKET'S ANNUAL GHOST STORIESjack-o-lanterns...spooky seasonal music...hot cider...cookies...a costume contest! Friday October 23 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm On the lawn in Carrboro Plan on spending the night under the oaks in your Halloween Costume listening to Willa Brigham tell great seasonal tales. Tim Stambaugh will set the stage with spooky music at 5:30. Willa will thrill us all with her tales of adventure at 6:30. The winners of the costume contest will be announced at 7:15. Free Cookies and Cider! This event is co-sponsored by the Town of Carrboro and Weaver Street Market. Costume Contest Rules: Enter in one category only: 0-5 year-olds or 6-10 year-olds. Costumes will be judged on MOST ORIGINAL, FUNNIEST, AND SCARIEST. All participants must register by 6:45 pm. |
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 Spirits of Hillsborough Halloween Tours Friday, October 30 Come out to the Alexander Dickson House for a ghostly walking tour of Hillsborough's Historic District. Tours are at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30pm and will leave from the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King Street, Hillsborough. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-15. Tickets can be purchased in advance beginning October 1st or at the door. Please call 732-7741 for more information or email. |
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| Board Meeting |
 WSM Board meetingWednesday, October 21, 6:30-9:30 pm 201 North Greensboro Street 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. |
| View the October Agenda here. |
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 VOTE for the Board of Directors! The Board election is your chance to participate in your co-op by voting for the Board of Directors. Consumer Owners! Look for Candidate Statements and Ballots in the 2009 Annual Report which was mailed to you on October 1, 2009. If you did not receive an Annual Report in the mail, additional copies including ballots are available at all Weaver Street Market locations. You may also view a pdf of the annual report. Follow the link below. How to vote: Deposit your ballot in the Ballot Box located near the check-out at any Weaver Street Market location now through November 1. Or Mail your ballot to: Weaver Street Market, Attn: Elections, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Ste. 10, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Meet the Candidates Consumer Owners may meet the candidates at the following time: Annual Meeting: Sunday, October 25, 6:30 pm - 9 pm at Carrboro Century Center Vote by 9 pm, Sunday, November 1 |
| View the 2009 Annual Report here. |
| Annual Meeting |
 Sunday, October 25 at the Carrboro Century Center6:30 pm Local Food Tasting Meeting 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to share your thoughts, find out what your fellow-owners are thinking, and have an effect on our future together. • Hear the "State of the Co-op" reports from the General Manager and the Board of Directors! • Hear Michael Shuman Speak on "Building a Local Food System" - Get your ticket now! • 6th Annual Cooperative Community Fund Awards! • Meet the candidates for Board of Directors! • Vote for a candidate for the Board of Directors! |
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 4th annual Walk for Animal ProtectionSaturday, November 7, 2009 9am on the Village Green in Southern Village, Chapel Hill 12 pm we will walk united on a 2 mile course around this beautiful neighborhood to draw attention to the helplessness of abandoned and unwanted pets in our community. This is Paws4Ever's largest fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $30,000 but we need your support to meet this goal. Check out the Paws4Ever website at www.paws4ever.org for individual and team registration information and fundraising ideas. Each walker will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the individual and team that collect the most pledges to help continue the lifesaving works of Paws4Ever. It's guaranteed to be a great day! Bring the entire family including the pets. You'll be wowed by demonstrations by the Paws4Ever Agility Team, the Flyball Team and our choreographed Drill Team. Your pet will have an opportunity to compete for incredible prizes in contests like Best Trick, Fastest Eater, Musical Sit, Best Costume, Smallest and Largest Pets and Pet Owner Look Alike. Face painters and lots of fun games for the kids will be hosted by local Girl and Boy Scout Troops. Many local Vendors will be on site to show off the latest and greatest in pet supplies and services. Live music will be provided by Stan Lewis and the Rockin' Revelers. New this fall will be a Silent Auction showcasing handcrafted Dog Houses made by local builders and Boy Scouts. Invite your friends and be part of this remarkable event! |
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 The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce PresentsThe SECOND Annual Chili and Salsa Cookoff For several years, the people of Hillsborough have been clamoring for a Chili cookoff. In 2008, the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce heard your cries, answered them and found it good. So, the Chamber will present, on Saturday, October 31, Hillsborough's Second Annual Chili and Salsa Cookoff. It's simple: fill out the entry form and return it to the Chamber along with your entry fee. Then take your best chili recipe - with or without beans, with or without meat, hot or mild - and make at least 6 quarts (1.5 gallons, about the contents of a large crock pot) for sampling by the judges and the public. •Same goes for salsa, except we only need a gallon. Bring it to the 3rd Level of the Eno River Parking Deck no later than 11:30 am, Saturday, October 31. •More than one entry per cook IS allowed. You must provide your own crock-pot or propane burner to keep the chili or salsa warm. •Tables and tableclothes will NOT be provided; Each entrant should DECORATE their space, as presentation will be part of the judgement criteria. All the rules are attached to the entry form. For more information, call the Chamber at 919-732-8156. |
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 Carrboro Farmers' MarketCelebrate our Last Wednesday of the Season with our Fall Family Day Wednesday, Oct. 21st 3:30 - 6:30 pm First 100 Pumpkins are FREE for kids! On Wednesday October 21st, the Carrboro Farmers' Market, in cooperation with Kidzu Children's Museum, Lantern Restaurant, the Orange County Partnership for Young Children, and the Orange County Health Department will be providing an afternoon of fun activities for everyone in the family to enjoy. Take part in pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, sack races, face painting and other kids games on the green; also taste delicious fall food prepared by Andrea Reusing from Lantern Restaurant. Pumpkins, gourds, and other fall paintable fall items will be free for the first 100 kids at Market! Fall Family Day will be held at the Carrboro Farmer's Market located at 301 West Main St in the Carrboro Town Commons from 3:30-6:30pm. Celebrate Halloween at the Carrboro Farmers' Market with Piedmont Youth Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 31st starting at 9:30am Market Hours: Saturdays: 7am-Noon at the Carrboro Town Commons Wednesdays: 3:30 - 6:30pm at the Carrboro Town Commons Last Wednesday Market for the season is Oct. 21st! |
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 Bi-O-Kleen Produce Washby Emily Buehler, Contributing Writer 'Tis the season of local apples—crispy and sweet. If you're hesitant to bite into a non-organic local apple, though, you might want to try Bi-O-Kleen's Produce Wash. Made with Grapefruit Seed and Lime Peel Extracts, it's "a safe, natural, effective cleaner that helps remove soil, waxes, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other unhealthy pollutants from your fruits, vegetables, and poultry." Bi-O-Kleen's Produce Wash also keeps your cutting boards and counters more sanitary by removing and rinsing away contaminants. It's concentrated so that a few drops go a long way and leave no residue or aftertaste. Bi-O-Kleen founder Jim Rimer started the company in 1989 after a career as a sales rep of commercial and industrial cleaning products. Witnessing the negative health effects of traditional cleaners motivated him to develop his own products, following guidelines of effectiveness, high concentration, non-toxicity, and environmental safety. Read more about Bi-O-Kleen here. Produce Wash is on sale for $3.79 (16 oz) through October, and is available at our Carrboro and Hillsborough locations. |
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