POP IN AND SAMPLE MRS. MARCY’S HOMEMADE APPLESAUCES DURING FIRST FRIDAY AND CO-OP OLYMPICS!
Get ready for a treat! Come by on Friday, August 2nd, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to sample a variety of delicious, local applesauce from Mrs. Marcy’s Homemades. We’re sure you’ll want to leave with a jar (or two) to enjoy at home! Plus, don’t miss out on our First Friday and the Co-op Olympics happening the same day—it’s going to be a fun-filled event for everyone!
Stop by and Sample Honey & Hops Mead during First Friday and Co-op Olympics!
Stop by Friday August 2nd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to sample local mead from Honey & Hops Brew Works. Come in and taste delicious honey wine crafted by three brothers from Alaska, now based in Front Royal, Virginia. With over 30 flavors released, Honey & Hops continues to push the boundaries of your taste buds. Don’t miss out on discovering what all the buzz is about!
Join us for Co-op Summer Olympics!
Join us on Friday August 2nd for more Summer Olympic Games at the Co-op! Pop in for an Ice Cream Sandwich Tasting, where you can sample delicious varieties of Nightingale ice cream sandwiches and vote for your favorite. Then, race against the clock in our Corn Shucking Contest to see how many corn cobs you can shuck within the allotted time. Finally, put your knowledge to the test in our Herb Identification challenge, where you’ll identify as many herbs as possible by smell or taste within a time limit. Come participate in these activities for a chance at glory and to win gold, silver, and bronze prizes!
Join us for First Friday!
Join us on Friday, August 2nd for the First Friday opening of Experimenting in Paint by Doris Martin
These paintings, created across several years, have finally been resolved in 2024, after lengthy consideration, reflection, and experimentation. As a whole, they demonstrate a range of perspectives and approaches including abstractions and figurative pieces.
Explore the captivating blend of acrylic on canvas and hardboard in Doris Martin’s latest collection.
Join us on Friday in the café to meet the artist, see her photography, and enjoy light refreshments from the store!
Join us for a Creative Mending Class!
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, for an exciting, beginner-friendly class led by amateur sewist and Friendly City Team Member, Delaney Blomstrom! Learn how to refresh and personalize your wardrobe through various creative mending techniques that will repair and transform your clothes. Don’t miss out on this fun and educational event!
All materials provided, but please bring an article of clothing you wish to mend.
Swing by and Sample Spice Titan during the Co-op Olympics!
Stop by on Friday, August 9th from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM to experience Spice Titan’s unique seasonings, BBQ rubs, and salt & pepper blends, all made with the highest quality spices right in Roanoke, VA. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us for the last Co-op Summer Olympic Event!
Join us on Friday August 9th for the last event of the Summer Olympic Games! Dive into a Watermelon Eating Contest, where competitors race to devour a slice of watermelon with their hands behind their back in the shortest amount of time. Come join the fun and compete for glory and the chance to win gold, silver, and bronze prizes! All ages welcome.
Autumn Allure & Winter Wonders
Date: Saturday, August 10th
The summer may be drawing to an end, but the seasonal splendor is far from over! Join us for the last class in The Native Plant Series to learn what hardy plants bloom and fruit throughout the autumn and winter months and how to continue the seasonality of your own garden. Participants will get a 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: For those who want to continue their gardening and natural understanding throughout the year.
Topics Covered:
-About The Natural Garden
-Late season plant identification
-Why autumn and winter plants are so important
-How to maintain your garden in winter
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.
Come by and Sample Bitchin’ Boucha during Owner Appreciation Days!
Join us during Owner Appreciation Days to sample local kombucha from Bitchin’ Boucha! They’re on a mission to convert soda and sugary drink lovers, as well as existing kombucha enthusiasts, with flavors that people will want to crush in one sitting. Come and experience their kombucha for yourself! Sampling will be available on Thursday August 15th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Pop in and Sample Gunther’s Gourmet Salsa and Hot Sauce during Owner Appreciation Days!
Come by during Owner Appreciation Days to sample local salsas and hot sauces from Gunther’s Gourmet! Founded by two brothers, Gunther’s Gourmet is dedicated to developing new flavors and recipes that surpass what is generally available in today’s markets. Their love of food and willingness to experiment have resulted in a line of products that avoid artificial ingredients, preservatives, trans fats, and high levels of sodium and cholesterol often found in other companies’ products. Don’t miss the chance to try their delicious salsas and hot sauces on Friday August 16th from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM!
