Come by and Sample Mountain Culture Kombucha during Owner Appreciation Days!

Pay us a visit and try some local kombucha from Mountain Culture Kombucha! Mountain Culture Kombucha uses only pure mountain water, fair trade certified organic tea, and raw sugar. They ferment using a mother culture passed down through generations right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stop in and enjoy sipping on some delicious Kombucha on Thursday from 3:00PM-5:00PM!

Pop in and Sample Chestnut Ridge Coffee during Owner Appreciation Days!

Come by during Owner Appreciation Days to sample local coffee from Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters! They’ll be sampling from 10:00AM-12:00PM on Friday!

Stop by and Sample locally made Jonno’s Worcestershire Sauce during Owner Appreciation Days!

Stop by and try some Worcestershire sauce from local vendor, Jonno’s! Enjoy this uniquely thick and flavorful sauce on Friday from 12:30PM-2:30PM!

Swing by and Sample Green Valley Nutrition CBD during Owner Appreciation Days!

Stop by and try some CBD from local vendor, Green Valley Nutrition!   Their mission is to help you live a healthier, happier life without the side effects. Come in and learn all about their products on Friday from 3:00PM-5:00PM!

Join us for First Friday!

Join us on Friday, May 3rd for the First Friday opening of Color Therapy by Martha Putney.

She will be showcasing oil paintings on paper, composed of shapes and color in order to evoke emotions, memory, time and balance to the viewer. She is going to offer a selection of small 4x6in. paintings that will be a “Pay What You Want” project in order to promote equitable access to art, along with her regularly priced work.

Artist Statement: Martha was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley.  She received a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Mary Washington in 2015.  Her head is filled with colors when she meets people, reads a book, and thinks about time.  Because of this, she is endlessly fascinated in how color has a language of its own for telling stories about people, places, emotions, and moments in time.  She aims to capture these stories by subtle and bold nuances of colors and shapes.

Join us on Friday in the café to meet the artist, see her artwork, and enjoy light refreshments from the store!

Pop in and Sample The Brothers Craft Brewing during Owner Appreciation Days!

Stop by and sip on locally brewed beer from Brothers Craft Brewing Co during Owner Appreciation Days! As a family owned business, they focus on both the community that they live in, and the community that they have created.  Stop in and see them on Friday from 5:00PM-7:00PM!

Come by and Sample Shenandoah Valley Family Farms Cheese and Milk during Owner Appreciation Days!

Pay us a visit and try some local cheeses and milk from Shenandoah Valley Family Farms! Shenandoah Valley Farms is a 100% farmer owned dairy cooperative located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.  Stop in and enjoy delicious local cheese samples on Saturday from 3:00PM-5:00PM!

Join us for an interactive DIY Bike Maintenance Workshop!

May is National Bike Safety Month & we’re celebrating by partnering with local bike shops to bring you this DIY Bike Maintenance Workshop. Dust off your wheels and learn essential bike maintenance skills firsthand from a local group of expert bike mechanics. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this FREE event offers invaluable knowledge to keep your ride in top condition. Sign up in-store or online to secure your spot. This workshop will be presented by Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Wyse Cycles, Rocktown Bicycles, and Bluestone Bike & Run.

Date: Sunday, May 5th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Friendly City Food Co-op Patio

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and empower yourself to maintain your bike at home with confidence! Admission is FREE, but space is limited sign up online & grab your bike to join us for a fun and informative session.

Right Plant, Right Place
Date: Saturday, May 11th  

Learn about the three key variables that impact picking the Right Plant for the Right Place. Native plants have evolved over millennia in certain soil, sunlight and moisture conditions, it’s best to use the plants that have adapted to the conditions of your yards. Join us for the second class in The Native Plant Series to learn about the native plants that will thrive in your yard’s conditions! Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack! (Habitat Packs include 15 native perennial quarts that thrive in a particular condition like Dry Sun, Dry Shade, or Wet Sun. We take the guesswork out of picking plants for your yard!)

Audience: Those interested in understanding which plants might work best in your yard’s specific conditions.

Topics Covered:
– The Natural Garden
– Cultural Needs of Native Plants
– Common Yard Conditions
– Plant Options for Common Yard Conditions

Cost:$10/$5 for Owners

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

Check out our events calendar to see all of the classes in the Native Plant Series! One class will be offered from 10:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of each month from April-August. Sign up for the series here.

Pollinators in a Pot Class
Date: Saturday, June 8th 

Limited on time and space? Join us for the third class in The Native Plant Series to learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack! (Habitat Packs include 15 native perennial quarts that thrive in a particular condition like Dry Sun, Dry Shade, or Wet Sun. We take the guesswork out of picking plants for your yard!)

Audience: Those interested in gardening with native plants but have limited or no space to work with.

Topics Covered:
-About The Natural Garden
-The benefits of using native plants
-Container friendly species vs naturalizers
-What plants play well together
-Potting natives into gallons

Cost:$30/$25 for Owners

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

Check out our events calendar to see all of the classes in the Native Plant Series! One class will be offered from 10:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of each month from April-August. Sign up for the series here.