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| The Last After Hours Jazz Brunch Wine Tastings Animal Rescue Day BioFuels Fundraiser Car Free Day |
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| Why Eat Organic? When you buy organically grown foods, you... - Reduce Your Health Risks Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth, water, and our bodies. - Improve Soil Health Soil health is essential for the survival of our species. Conventional farming practices are rapidly depleting topsoil fertility. Creating and sustaining healthy soils is the major objective for organic growers. Read more... |
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| Why Eat Organic? (continued) |
 - Protect the EnvironmentSoil erosion; pesticide contamination of soils, air, and water; nitrate loading of waterways and wells; elimination of planetary biodiversity are some of the problems associated with today's conventional farming methods. Organic farmers use practices that protect soil, air, and water resources; and that promote biodiversity. - Protect Farm Families and Workers Organic farming prohibits the use of toxic materials, making the farm a safer place to live and work. - Inspire Better Farming The success of organic agriculture encourages farmers to use sound, sensible stewardship to help even depleted lands regain productivity. They have led the way with innovative on-farm research aimed at reducing pesticide use and minimizing agriculture's impact on the environment. - Pass on the Stewardship Ethic When you buy locally produced organic food you help raise awareness among your friends and family about how food consumption decisions can make a difference in your life and the life of your community. - Promote Stringent Standards Organic certification is the public's assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures that protect you and the environment. |
| Visit Organic Trade Association's site ... |
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Organic Washington St. Gala Apples | $1.49/lb. | Save $.40 |
| Organic Brocolli | 2/$3.00 | Super Price! | |
| NC Mountain Blueberries | 2 pints/$6.00 | Save $1.98 | |
| SC Peaches | $.99/lb | Hurry! | |
| Organic Red or White Seedless Grapes | $1.99/lb. | Delicious! | |
| Local Fall Mums | 3/$10.99 | Beautiful! | |
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| Meet Local Producers: Maple Spring Gardens |
 Ken Dawson and Libby OutlawFresh, organic, local tomatoes from Ken Dawson's Maple Spring Gardens have long been a seasonal favorite at Weaver Street Market. Located on 61 acres just north of Hillsborough, Ken along with his partner, Libby Outlaw, have been providing local Farmers' Markets and Weaver Street Market with close to a hundred varieties of organic produce since 1984 when Ken became a full-time organic farmer.  One sunny morning last week, I visited Maple Spring Gardens to see what was new on the farm. Ken pointed to an outdoor workstation where his niece, Sara Fuller and her summer helper, Adam Gori, were sorting leeks and potatoes into boxes. Boxes also lined a small storage shed nearby and each was receiving bundles of produce. All these boxes were for their newly initiated Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Sara writes a weekly newsletter for the CSA and has been the Assistant Farm manager at Maple Spring Gardens for four years.CSAs have been springing up all over North Carolina and the United States. They're a great way for people to get fresh, local produce while providing a consistent source of income for local farmers. Ken's first delivery to his CSA customers was the first week of May and his season is 25 weeks long. He offers two levels of participation: small for $11/week or large for $21/week. What appears in the boxes varies from week to week depending on what's in season. There's more variety in the spring while the summer evens out and in the fall the cool weather crops appear again. Today the boxes were filled with Roma tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, basil, Japanese eggplant, potatoes, sungold tomatoes, squash and peppers. As we move into fall, the boxes will have green beans, sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, beets, and cabbage. Read more... |
| Read about other local producers. |
| Try this Recipe: Shiloh's Creamy Sungold Pasta | |
 (as interpreted by Wendy) One day, I went into what I thought was the produce office, but it smelled like an Italian restaurant!! After many exclamations, I discovered it was Shiloh's lunch. The smell was intoxicating enough, but one tiny bite won me over; and bless her heart, she recited the recipe to me on the spot - what a gal! Well, I've made it three times now, and like they say, the third time's a charm. Ken Dawson, one of our local producers, has another planting of delicious organic sungold tomatoes that should run into October. His organic basil should be available until the first freeze. So hop to it! This one is guaranteed to impress. You'll need: 3 cups sungold tomatoes cut in half (get two pints, snack on the rest) 1/2 cup fresh basil - packed 
2 Tbs butter6-8 cloves of garlic, minced or put through a press 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2/3 cup heavy cream (I like Mapleview Farms) one hunk of Romano cheese (Parmesan will work, but the Romano adds a saltier kick) pasta of choice ( I like fettucini the best. Spaghetti is also fine.) Optional: peeled shrimp! Bringing It All Together Heat your pan (I use the stainless one for this delicate recipe) and sauté the garlic in butter, being careful not to burn it. Add salt, pepper, and halved tomatoes and wilt 'em down a few minutes. It will smell pretty good at this point. Add cream and cook gently, allowing the sauce to thicken. When it's to your liking, add peeled shrimp directly to the simmering cream sauce - they'll cook pretty darn fast, do wait until the end and then chop your basil and throw it in. This is perfectly delicious without the shrimp, but incredibly decadent with them. Hopefully you've cooked your pasta while this was all going on, so just plate it up and smother with sauce. Serve with the freshly grated cheese on the side, so it doesn't get wasted on the sides and bottom of the pan. Now say a little thanks to the local producers and ENJOY!!! | |
| Try other recipes from Weaver Street Market. | |
| New Wine Department in Carrboro |
If you're a wine lover, you've probably already seen our new wine department in the Carrboro store. We' ve changed the layout for a couple of reasons. The new shelves give us more room for wine (10 - 15% more wine selections!), allowing us to grow with the upward trend of sales to wine-savvy buyers. We relocated the dips and spreads to a new cooler located directly across from the cheese case, pulling our specialty department more together. Featured wines and wines on sale can still be found on the end of the aisle and chilled wines are now located in the Grab and Go case near the sandwiches and other cold beverages. Come on in and see for yourself!
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| Music Events on The Lawn |
 After Hours It's THE VERY LAST After Hours! So, why not spend this Thursday, September 9th with us under the oaks enjoying Tristeza (Bossa Nova), and munching on a fresh grilled, picnic style meal prepared by Youth Creating Change. Your outdoor dinner purchase supports this local non-profit. We also offer a selection of wine and beer outside to taste and purchase to accompany your meal or just to lounge back, sip and enjoy the show. Free music from 6-8 pm. Bring a blanket or chair, and of course, family and friends. Jazz Brunch Sundays on the lawn are a time to relax, listen to good music and eat fabulous food. Purchase fresh hot breakfast fare and tasty baked goods at the Market and enjoy Fine Line, featuring David Kreimer and Mike Bisdee, on Sunday, September 12 from 11-1. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Wine Tastings |
 Check out our New Wine Department in Carrboro! Whichever location you choose to stop by on Friday evening, you can't miss tasting a wide array of wines. Educate your palate, stock your cellar, or get your wine pairing questions answered. 4:30 to 6:30 pm in Carrboro and 5:00 to 7:30 pm at Southern Village. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Animal Rescue Day |
 Come meet a New Member of your Family! Come join us on Sunday, September 12, from 2 pm to 4 pm on the Weaver Street Market lawn. We have invited local animal rescue groups and related organizations to bring animals for adoption and information about their organizations for a fun-filled, informative day. Free animal products will also be available. |
 Invited groups include: the local animal shelters and their newly-formed volunteer groups, private rescue organizations, wildlife assistance groups, and organizations offering Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs.There are many animals in the area that need new wonderful homes and the groups that help these animals really need your help! |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| BioFuels Fundraiser |
 Can an afternoon of great music make our air cleaner, streets safer, and help prevent wars over oil?
Come find out on Saturday, September 18th, from 4-6 pm PM. Acclaimed author and singer/songwriter Bo Lozoff, along with some special guest musicians, will take to the stage on the Weaver Street lawn performing music from Bo's new CD, "Whatever it Takes". Proceeds go toward the creation of North Carolina's first biodiesel plant, which will double as a job-training program for former prisoners. Bo and the biodiesel plant were the cover story in a recent issue of "The Independent" Weekly. More information is also available on the Human Kindness Foundation website. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| International Car Free Day - On the WSM Lawn from 4 - 8 pm |
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On Wednesday, September 22, Orange and Durham County citizens will join over 1400 cities and towns throughout the United States and 37 other countries in celebrating World Car Free Day. We'd like you to join the celebration! The Village Project, Inc. is sponsoring Car Free Day with the help of several other partners in order to draw attention to the social, environmental, and public health benefits of communities that are not dependent upon the automobile, including: - Reduced Air Pollution - Improved Personal Health from Walking for Short Trips - Increased Social Interaction with Neighbors, Friends, and Local Businesses The Weaver Street Market lawn in Carrboro will have music, information tables, and speakers from 4 - 8 pm. Visit www.gocarfree.com - tell us how you plan to reduce your auto use on Car Free Day, and get entered into a drawing for prizes immediately. Chapel Hill Transit provides easy access to the event via the CW, F, and J bus routes. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
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| WCHA Update: Pleasant Street Apartments |
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WCHA, the Weaver Community Housing Association, has just closed on the purchase of 10 2-bedroom apartments. This purchase nearly doubles the number of affordable, resident-controlled rooms available in Carrboro! The apartments are an exciting addition to the housing co-op for several reasons. This co-op residence has the possibility to be structured for limited equity. That is, tenants will contribute a larger amount up front and receive a modest return on their investment when they move out. (Think of it as part way between renting and owning.) This initial payment purchases a share in the cooperative - much more of an investment than a renter's security deposit. The trick now for WCHA will be finding a share price low enough to target lower income community members and high enough to promote commitment to the co-op and the apartment. The apartments are split into 2 5-unit buildings that form two sides of a triangle with the parking as the third side. This design, as opposed to the usual parking-right-outside-the-door type, allows an excellent opportunity for the co-op and its residents to completely revamp the landscaping. WCHA recently received a $20,000 grant from the Threshold Foundation to create sustainable landscapes at their other two existing properties. The Pleasant St. units will also be able to take advantage of this generous gift. The soon-to-begin renovations will include a new roof, new HVAC, as well as some exciting updates like front patios, and the removal of part of a wall to open up space between the living room and kitchen. WCHA hopes to have these units available to low-income individuals and families starting in November. For more information, please contact Karen Archia, WCHA Executive Director, at (919) 969-7410 or director@wcha.coop. |
| WCOM Benefit - Thursday, September 9th |
Hear some great music and help out WCOM this Thursday evening!
WCOM Community Radio presents five excellent bands at its first benefit concert, this Thursday, September 9, at Carrboro's legendary Cat's Cradle. Come enjoy the show and support your community radio station in the process. All proceeds will be pumped directly into building the studio and other projects to help WCOM get up and running. The lineup includes the fabulous Two Dollar Pistols; a set of Gonzo Guitars featuring area six-string wizards Armand Lenchek, Will McFarlane, Scott Sawyer, Danny Gotham, Tommy Hartley and Jason Barker; the bluesy David Spencer Band; twangy rockers Cub Country; and a special busking appearance by the irrepressible Chicken Wire Gang. For more details about the bands, go here.
Doors open at 8. Tickets are $8 in advance from the Cradle website or $10 at the door. See you there!
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| Read more about WCOM in the local press: The Independent Article |
| Piedmont BioFuels Presents ... |
 A Biodiesel Homebrew Intensive CourseSeptember 10-14, 2004 Pittsboro, North Carolina (near Chapel Hill) Join us for all or part of an intensive five-day immersion course in biodiesel production techniques. (Although this is a five-day class, it is possible to attend just the Friday-Sunday classes.) This unique course is entirely hands-on and you will gain hours of homebrew biodiesel production experience. Students will make biodiesel with different feedstocks, techniques, alcohols, and catalysts, test resulting fuel for quality, perform experiments to troubleshoot unknown oils, build equipment and processors, and see a variety of technologies in use. We will discuss the biodiesel industry, appropriate-technology applications for biodiesel, and biodiesel co-ops. The solar-heated homebrew demonstration facility where the course takes place - Piedmont Biofuels Co-op, conducts small-scale oilseed research, acts as a distribution point for commercial biodiesel, and is a central information clearinghouse for biodiesel users in this area. Instructors Rachel Burton is head of the automotive department at Central Carolina Community College and co-teaches the CCCC' s Biofuels program. www.biofuels.coop Maria 'Mark' Alovert teaches biodiesel homebrewing courses, co-organized a conference on sustainability within the biodiesel industry, and is the author of a selfpublished book on homebrewing, the Biodiesel Homebrew Guide. www.localB100.com |
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| Totally Local Dinner |
 Join us for our third TOTALLY LOCAL DINNER Wednesday, September 15 5:30 - 9 pm at Panzanella These dinners feature a menu of foods created from ingredients produced and purchased within a 250-mile radius of Carrboro. Stay tuned for a menu preview coming soon. Parties of six or more, call 929-6626 to make a reservation. |
| Read recent reviews, including Totally Local Dinner, on our website. |
