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New Fun Way to Get Your Calcium! As a lactose intolerant woman I've had to supplement my calcium intake for many years and I'm not good at taking pills. I've tried the liquids, the tablets, the chewable, and the capsules. I even tried the first round of chocolates with calcium. The liquid and chewable calciums were really hard to take day after day because of the chalky taste and even the soft chewable chocolates had an after taste that didn't inspire me to buy more. Now the Thompson Candy Company of Meriden, Connecticut, has launched a new product called Adora. These small, 1-ounce disks of milk chocolate and dark chocolate contain 500 milligrams of calcium as well as Vitamin D and K. And they taste pretty good, too. Just as good as any candy bar! More |
Wine Sale & Show SV Ghost Stories and Trick or Treat Jazz & More! Brunch Pumpkin Carving Contest Friday Night Wine Tastings National Feral Cat Day |
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Wine Dinner October 24th Open Monday Lunch Tuesday Octoberfest Specials 10% Owners Discount |
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 Two disks provide 100% of your daily calcium need and 50% of the vitamin D and K needs. Vitamin D improves calcium absorption, while vitamin K helps bones process calcium. A company representative says, "Additionally, dark chocolate's anti-oxidant properties are becoming widely recognized."
If you hate taking pills as much as I do, you might find Adora a quick, easy, and fun way to get the right amount of calcium. Look for them on sale in the Wellness department this month. |
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Organic Washington State Nectarines | $2.59 lb | last of the season | ||||||||||
| Seedless Bio-dynamic Grapes | $2.59 lb | a WSM exclusive|
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| Recipe: Passato de Zucchini |
Local chef and cooking instructor, Carol Barrow, resided in the center of Florence and in the province of Tuscany for ten years where she learned regional cooking from the masters: restaurant owners, farmers, family and friends. She owned Ristorante Vien under the Volta dei Peruzzi in Florence for four years. Caroleena cracks the mysterious code of Tuscan cooking and translates her very special language into easy, delicious and healthy recipes. She will be sharing recipes and tips with us from time to time. Caroleena is available to cook for you in your home. Call her at 960-8875.Passato de Zucchini When the farmer's wife made me this summertime soup (as well as giving me a demijohn of first-press, extra-virgin olive oil), I thought that I had died and gone to peasant heaven. This recipe goes so well in the summer (as well as the winter) because fresh picked, local produce is sooo much better than what supermarkets have to offer. When I eat a delicious meal like this, I usually don't eat a heavy second course. I keep some aged pecorino toscano cheese or some salami cacciatore or soppressata around just for an occasion like this. A glass of Chianti, a bowl of soup, a piece of ciabbata, rustico or whole wheat bread an some cheese and salami. Finish the meal off with a delicious piece of ripe fruit and you will know why God chose the Pope, who resides at the Vatican which happens to be in Rome, which happens to be in Italy, which is the country where the province of Tuscany lies. Now, let's get on with our recipe Ingredients: Zucchini (as many as you want)-As with almost all vegetables-the younger (smaller), the sweeter Onions (if you use a lot of zucchini, use a lot of onion-probably 1 small onion to 4 small zucchini Broth (any kind; vegetable, chicken, beef, chicken and beef, etc) Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese Boil the zucchini whole, until they are soft. When they are cooked cut off the ends. While this is going on sauté the onions that you have chopped (either way-finely or coarse) in extra virgin olive oil until they are translucent (browned a little will only enhance the flavor). Add salt and pepper to this sauté. When both of these are ready, Put them in a blender, along with some of the broth and puree them. Put the puree back in a pot and reduce this until the flavors not only amalgamate, but until the mixture reduces. You may want to add some salt or pepper. It is now ready to eat (either room temperature or hot). Serve in a bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, some freshly hand-grated Parmigiano and even a little freshly ground pepper. Buon Appetito! Don't forget - always cook with love and don't be cheap! |
| Check out more Weaver Street Market recipes here. |
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| Wine Sale |
October 7-October 23Our 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 the wine show to sample every wine on sale. Wine Show at Southern Village, October 15, 1-5 pm All forty wines will be available to sample in Southern Village again with sumptuous snacks and live music by ...Different Drum. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. View the complete list of wines here. |
| Ghost Stories |
Carrboro - Friday, October 28, 5:30-8:00 pmFriday October 28 plan on spending the night under the stars in your Halloween Costume listening to Willa Brigham tell great seasonal tales. Tim Stambaugh and Donovan Zimmerman will set the stage with spooky music and scary puppets at 5:30. Willa will thrill us all with her tales of adventure at 6:15. The winners of the costume contest will be announced at 7:00. 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. Winners will be announced at 7:00. For more information call 929-0010 ext 115. TRICK OR TREAT AT WEAVER STREET SOUTHERN VILLAGE Saturday October 29, Catch The Paperhand Puppet Intervention's "Catywonkus" on the green at 4:30 then head to Weaver Street Market for trick or treat from 5:30-7:30 pm. Free cookies, cider, and live music by Saludos Compay. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Jazz & More! Brunch, 2005. Sundays from 11am until 1pm |
 Our popular Sunday music series is nearly done! 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 16 - Laura Ridgeway & Friends - combination of jazz, oldies pop and blues October 23 - Chris Reynolds, Swing 'N Jazz - just like the name sounds - Last Jazz Brunch! |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Pumpkin Carving Contest |
 Thursday October 27, 5-7 pmBring a friend and your creativity to our Pumpkin Carving Contest on Thursday October 27. Pumpkins and carving utensils will be provided. Limit of 15 spaces. Sign up on the day of the event. Call 929-0010 ext 132 for more information. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events 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. |
| National Feral Cat Day |
 Sunday, October 16Stop by from 2 to 4 (on the lawn in Carrboro) and meet some ex-feral kittens and cats, ready for new homes and learn about the only humane method of controlling feral cat colonies. Also learn about "The Cat Coop" - a local sanctuary for ferals and other rescued cats and kittens. Adopt a feral, you say? Aren't they wild? Actually, once tamed, ex-ferals can make extra special companions! They can adjust very well to inside-living and can be very, very affectionate. We will have other animals (kittens, cats, puppies, dogs) for adoption, too - so plan on coming by. Last adoption day here at Weaver Street, six cats and two dogs found their new forever homes! |
| For more information on National Feral Cat Day, visit the website of Alley Cat Allies here. |
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| Join us for the Weaver Street Market Cooperative Annual Meeting! | ||||||||||||
 Sunday, October 23 from noon to 2:00The Weaver Street Market Cooperative Annual Meeting will take place this year on Sunday, October 23 from noon to 2:00 in the hall of the Carrboro Century Center. Free Lunch for all owners of the co-op will be followed by a brief State of the Co-op address by our General Manager, Ruffin Slater. This year we are fortunate to host guest speaker Walden Swanson, of Cooperative Development Services. Walden will speak about Community Ownership, and a discussion with the Board will follow. | ||||||||||||
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| National Co-op Month and Board Elections | ||||||||||||
October is National Cooperative Month, and we're celebrating all month long here at Weaver Street Market with events and specials culminating with our Annual Meeting at the Century Center on October 23 at noon (read: FREE LUNCH!!!). We've taken some of our biggest hit specials and are running them for a week each, from Tuesdays - Mondays including:
$1.00 off Salad Bar and Hot Bar for all owners from Tuesday, October 11 through Monday, October 17 $1.00 off/pound bulk Pistachios for all owners from Tuesday, October 18 through Monday, October 24 Also, be sure to vote for your Board of Directors representative by Saturday, October 29th at 9pm. | ||||||||||||
Candidate information is available here. |
| Working at Weaver Street Market/Panzanella |
|  Most of us have to work to survive; it is just the way of things. Some people are lucky enough to enjoy their work and look forward to what it is they do with their hands and minds everyday. There are also folks who find satisfaction in knowing that their work contributes to making the world a little bit better in some way. If I could afford to sit around eating bon-bons, I probably wouldn't be very healthy. So, it is very fortunate that I am in all three categories; I need to work, I enjoy what I do everyday , and I contribute to something I in which I deeply believe. The work that we do at Weaver Street Market and Panzanella is very satisfying to me. I love to sell fabulous food. But the thing that really excites a gal like me is to make a bigger difference, beyond the next meal. The board of directors where I work is responsible to the community in which I live. So, in the day-to-day operation of the cooperative, we are guided by values that enhance our community, rather than deplete it's resources. The money we make doesn't get sent off to other cities to make a few individual investors wealthier. The fruit of my labor is invested in my community in many ways; among them is local purchasing, donations, staff pay, worker-owner dividends, community events, and the support other cooperative ventures. When I think about how I am spending my life, I first think about all the joy and contentment I get from the time spent with my family. My second thought is of the gratification I get from my job. I am a lucky woman.
| National Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join with the Orange County Family Violence Prevention Center as they collect used cell phones during the month of October. The used cell phone will be given to women at risk of domestic violence. You can drop off your used cell phones at the Customer Service desk at our Carrboro store and with any cashier at our Southern Village Store. The OC Family Violence Prevention Center is a 24-hour Crisis Line with Support Groups; Emergency Assistance (shelter, transportation, etc.); Court Advocacy; Case Management; and Community Education. Their mission is to prevent and end family violence in our communities through community education and provision of direct services.
| Hurricane Relief Efforts Continue |
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Over Ten Thousand Dollars Raised For Katrina ReliefThrough the collection jars at the registers, our generous owners, customers, and employees have donated $2,065.00 to local survivors. Weaver Street Market donated $2 from each 6-pack of Abita Beer sold, totaling $800. One of our wine distributors, the Haw River Wine Man, donated a percentage of his sales to Weaver Street Market, providing an additional $370. Our Gulf Aid Benefit Dinner in Panzanella raised $7,000 and local artist Bill Koeb donated artwork which sold for $80. Wine Show Ticket sales brought in $1,100 Bringing the total amount generated to: $11,415. |
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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! |
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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. |
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Weaver Street Market owners receive a 10% discount at Panzanella through October. This discount applies Sunday - Thursday. Alcoholic beverages are not discounted.
Please present coupon when dining. |
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| Print out a coupon here. |
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