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Fall Wine Sale & Show Our wine sales and shows have been such great successes, we hold them twice a year. This fall, the sale will be held from October 7 through October 23. And just like last fall, GREAT deals can be found on wines from around the world - some up to 50% off! This fall we have found fantastic bargains from all over; Look for more tasty, French and Australian treats, and amazing bargains on big rich reds, and fantastic bubblies for the holidays. This is THE perfect time to stock up on great, handpicked wines for all your holiday needs because you can stop by either wine show to sample every wine on sale. More |
Jazz & More! Brunch Weiner Dog Day Friday Night Wine Tastings Walk for Animals |
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| Hurricane Relief Efforts Katrina Housing National Co-op Month WSM's Owners Month Celebration Free Seminars on Energy in Transition Internationalist Books |
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| Gulf Coast Benefit Dinner Results: $7000 |
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| Weekly Produce Specials Recipe: Seafood Gumbo |
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 The show in Carrboro will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 1 until 5.The show in Southern Village will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 1 until 5. Tickets are $5.00 and are available at both Weaver Street Market locations. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit Huricane Katrina survivors. |
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| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. View the complete list of wines here. |
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Organic Red Bartlett Pears | $1.49 lb | save 50¢/lb | ||||||||||
| Organic Gala Apples | $1.49 lb. | save 50¢/lb| New Crop CA Lemons |
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low price | Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials. |
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| Recipe: Seafood Gumbo |
To celebrate the cultural heritage of the New Orleans area we'll be featuring recipes by some natives. This recipe is from Jaye Kreller of Tony Hall and Associates. Jaye grew up in Westwego on the West Bank of the Mississippi River across from New Orleans. Jaye is the partner of long time Weaver Street Market employee, Cat Moleski.Seafood Gumbo When we make a gumbo it's usually for a crowd of people so this recipe is large —scale down as need be or be prepared to freeze the leftovers. Gumbo freezes very well. Ingredients: 1 pound of peeled small shrimp 4-6 blue crabs Pre boil crab and shrimp with an abundance of salt, cayenne and garlic powder. Clean the crabs after boiling, remove back shell and legs, save the claws and leave the meat in the chest cavity, break in half and set aside with claws. Chop: 2 cups of Vidalia onions 1 cup green pepper 6 cloves of garlic In Cajun cooking the mix of onion, pepper and garlic is often called the "Holy Trinity" 1 cup flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce 1 cup raw oysters or lump crab meat 1 tsp salt 1 tbp Louisiana hot sauce 2 quarts water In a large pot make a dark roux with flour and oil (2 parts flour to one part oil for a roux). Sauté over high heat till it starts to color, then reduce to medium heat and stir constantly till it reaches a dark caramel color—be prepared, this takes time. Add the shrimp, crab, and claws to the roux and stir it around for a few minutes. Then add the Trinity and sauté into the roux. You may need to add a little water to stretch the roux more. Add water to cover contents plus two inches (in a large pot this should be about two quarts) and bring to a boil. Add Worcestershire sauce, raw oysters or lump crab meat or peeled crawfish tails, salt, and Louisiana hot sauce. Boil for about 45 minutes. Serve with a little rice. Remember gumbo is like a soup. |
| Check out more Weaver Street Market recipes here. |
| Gulf Coast Benefit Dinner Results: $7000 |
Last night's Gulf Coast Benefit Dinner at Panzanella was a rousing success. Threatening storm clouds did not deter a large crowd from enjoying low country Cajun food from Panzanella and Cajun music by T-Monde. The Bernie Petteway Jazz Trio upheld the New Orleans Jazz tradition and Charles Pettee and Taz Halloween gave it a very North Carolina touch. Weaver Street Market was able to collect over $7000 for Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims.
A special thanks to all who donated their time and effort: Wine, Beer, and Water by the Haw River Wine Man (thanks, Mike, for bartending), Carolina Brewery, Mutual Distributing Co., and Tryon Distributing Co. Food & Service by Weaver Street Market & Panzanella Balloons by Balloons & Tunes Poster Distributing by the Poster Guys Live music by T-Monde, Pernie Petteway Trio, Charles Pettee & Friends, and Taz Halloween Sound by Tim Stambaugh Sound Equipment by the Music Loft Thank you to all who attended and created this amazing result. |
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| Jazz & More! Brunch, 2005. Sundays from 11am until 1pm |
Our popular Sunday music series is in full swing! Bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy an eclectic mix of music and feast on fresh breakfast fare from our hot bar and pastry case - eggs, pancakes, home fries, muffins, croissants, and loads of fresh, hot coffee!October 2 - A Taste of Time - old school jam October 9 - Equinox - Jazz and pop standards October 16 - Laura Ridgeway & Friends - combination of jazz, oldies pop and blues |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Fourth Annual Weiner Dog Day |
 Sunday October 2, 2-4 pmGet your Dachshund ready for a day of fun: costumes, contests, games, prizes, and of course plenty of other dogs to meet. Sponsored by Weaver Street Market and Phydeaux Pet Shop on the Weaver Street Market lawn from 2-4 pm. Donations collected for the "Almost Home Dachshund Rescue." Please park in the Old Farmers' Market lot off Robeson Street behind the Armadillo Grill. |
| Learn more about Almost Home Dachshund Rescue here. |
| Friday Night Wine Tastings |
 Carrboro: 4:30-6:30pmSouthern Village 5:00-7:00pm Every Friday night Weaver Street Market offers a selection of wines for you to taste in our Carrboro and Southern Village Wine Departments. Knowledgeable wine representatives are on hand to talk about the wine and where it comes from. This is a great opportunity to expand your wine palate, stock your cellar, or buy a gift for that upcoming dinner. This Friday Peg will have Spanish wines to taste in Carrboro and Marilyn will be sampling a selection of great American wines at Southern Village. |
| Walk for Animals |
 Saturday October 15On October 15, 2005, Chapel Hill residents are invited to participate in the annual Walk for Farm Animals, an event sponsored by Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Registration for the Walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Weaver Street Market lawn (101 E. Weaver Street, Carrboro). All those who are concerned about the treatment of animals raised for food, and interested in supporting rescue and protection efforts for cows, pigs, chickens and other animals are urged to join. |
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| Hurricane Relief Efforts Continue |
 Over Two Thousand Dollars Donated For Katrina ReliefThrough the collection jars at the registers, our generous owners, customers and employees have donated $1,688.00 to the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Weaver Street Market continues to donate $2 from each 6-pack of Abita Beer sold, so far totaling $594. One of our wine distributors, the Haw River Wine Man, is donating a percentage of his sales to Weaver Street Market, providing an additional $307. |
| Katrina Housing |
 Local Group Seeks to House Hurricane SurvivorsToday Weaver Street Market became aware of a local group organizing to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina with housing needs. Co-op member Charlie Morris is an EMT who is trained in Search & Rescue. When he was unable to physically go to the Gulf Coast to aid in search and rescue, he joined with other folks here who were interested in providing help. The group is focused around collecting clothing and has become Project Safety Net. Charlie wants to focus on housing needs so he has created Central NC Katrina Housing and has linked with the national group, Katrina Housing. |
| Check out Katrina Housing here. |
| Learn more about Central NC Katrina Housing here. |
| Visit Project Safety Net. |
| Weaver Street Market Celebrates National Co-op Month |
All over the US, cooperative businesses generate hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in income for their communities while also supporting local causes ranging from education to the environment, according to a series of case studies compiled to help mark October as National Co-op Month. The 20-plus pages of case studies, put together by the National Co-op Month Planning Committee, show that co-ops take a back seat to no other sector when it comes to making economic and charitable contributions to their communities.
Nearly 3,000 farmer cooperatives, for example, account for as many as 300,000 jobs nationwide and a total payroll of more than $8 billion. Some 270 local, consumer-owned telecommunications cooperatives employ an average of 47 people each and generate more than $2 billion in revenues annually. Unlike most investor-owner corporations, co-ops also have a strong commitment to their communities—the communities in which they and their members live and work. Every day, in every sector, from food co-ops to electric co-ops to credit unions, cooperatives support local causes ranging from education to the environment. They also invest in new community businesses such as housing co-ops and WCOM 103.5, the low-power radio station in Carrboro. Here at the Weaver Street Market Cooperative, we will be celebrating National Co-op Month with our Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 23rd, voting for the Board of Directors, as well as a host of events and specials in the stores. More information will be mailed to our owners early in October in the Annual Report—and watch here for details of upcoming events. |
| WSM's Owner's Month Celebration |
Throughout the month of October Weaver Street Market celebrates National Co-op month by appreciating our owners. Look for in-store specials, raffle box prizes, and of course your chance to participate in your co-op by voting for your board member. Ballots will be arriving in the mail soon and there will be plenty of information posted throughout the store.
Participate in Co-op Month, vote for your Board of Directors Representative! |
| Free Seminars: Energy in Transition |
The Robertson Scholars SeminarsFive national experts will discuss our shrinking supply of convenient fuels and the challenging transition to more sustainable energy sources. September 28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Where Will the Natural Gas Come From? Andrew Weissman October 4, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Energy and Environmental Aspects of Biofuels. David Pimentel, PhD October 24, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Energy Efficiency and Carbon Neutrality. Joel Swisher, PhD November 28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm How Do We Dig Out of Our Energy Hole? Matthew Simmons |
| For more information and location click here. |
| What's up at Internationalist Books |
Tonight, September 27, 'Found' Magazine at Nightlight, 8 pm
Internationalist Books is proud to be sponsoring Found Magazine's Lone
Surfer Tour 2005 on September 27 at Nightlight (403 W. Rosemary St,
919.933.5550). Join Davy Rothbart and Popcorn Pete for an evening of
fun found nonsense stories and music.
Wednesday, September 28, On Horizontality, Auto Gestion (Self Management) in Argentina's Social Movements at Internationalist, 7pm You might have heard about the Occupied Factory Movement, the directly-democratic neighborhood assembleas and various anti-capitalist social movements that have been creatively responding to the collapse of the Argentinean economy. Please join Liz and Tim who just spent a few months working at a cooperative of unemployed workers as they recount the possibilities and problems of their experiences there. Wednesday, October 5, "Dead Men Don't Eat Lunch" at Internationalist, 7pm English-American author, Geoffrey Gilson, will be giving readings from his book, "Dead Men Don't Eat Lunch", the gripping tale of Geoffrey's discovery that the mysterious death of his closest friend, Margaret Thatcher's favorite speechwriter, was intimately connected to the friend being a senior officer of and assassin for MI6, Britain's foreign intelligence service. Geoffrey is a natural storyteller and comic and his animated readings bring to life the high drama - and sometimes low comedy - of his unique and ongoing adventures. Geoffrey is currently residing in the Carrboro area, while he puts the finishing touches to his book, and then sets about getting it published. |
| Check out Internationalist Books here. |
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| Open for Lunch on Mondays |
11am - 2 pm
Panzanella is open for lunch on Mondays. Now you have a place to get a fabulous lunch on Mondays and you can look forward to our fun and funky Monday Plate Special! |
| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |
| Tuesday Octoberfest Specials |
Beer...Food...Fun...Tuesdays
Throughout October we'll feature authentic German peasant food and a selection of Oktoberfest beers...including Carolina Brewery's Oktoberfest draft...Tuesday 5:30 - 9 pm. |
| Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). |