Mrs. Marcy’s Homemade Applesauce Sampling

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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!

Clark & Hopkins Hot Sauce Sampling

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Drop by and Sample Clark & Hopkins Hot Sauces during Owner Appreciation Days!

Come by during Owner Appreciation Days to sample a variety of local hot sauces from Clark & Hopkins. Their hot sauces are crafted to include all the spices and aromatics needed to bring authentic global flavors to your table in 20 minutes or less. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste and experience their flavorful sauces! They’ll be here sampling from 12:30PM-2:30PM on Saturday, August 17th.

Gunther’s Gourmet Salsa Sampling

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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!

Bitchin’ Boucha Kombucha Sampling

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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.

Spice Titan Sampling

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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!

Honey & Hops Mead Sampling

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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!

 

First Friday – Experimenting in Paint by Doris Martin

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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!

Creative Mending Class

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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. 

First Friday – The Good of the Overlooked by Emily Jamieson

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Join us for First Friday!

Join us on Friday, July 5th for the First Friday opening of The Good of the Overlooked by Emily Jamieson.

Emily’s photographs has a unique talent for revealing the hidden beauty in everyday scenes. She invites viewers to pause, observe, and appreciate the intricate details that surround us but are frequently unnoticed.

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

Co-op Summer Olympics – Final Event

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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.