Harvest Party- Annual Owner Celebration

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Join us on Sunday, October 22nd from 3-6pm, for our annual Owner’s Harvest Party. There will be live music, local food, kid’s activities and games for everyone. We’ll hear from special guest speaker Andrea Early- Executive Director of School Nutrition for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, and have a visit from the Mobile Café.

Shop $mart

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Take a tour of the store and learn some tricks and tips for saving when you shop the co-op. We’ll also sample some products, and all attendees will be sent home with a goodie bag!

FREE. Presented by Friendly City Food Co-op team member, Kari Souder. Register online or in-store.

 

Shop $mart

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Take a tour of the store and learn some tricks and tips for saving when you shop the co-op. Creating meal plans and learning to cook using whole foods are other topics which will be discussed. FREE. Presented by Friendly City Food Co-op team member, Kari Souder. Register online or in-store.

 

Shop $mart

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Take a tour of the store and learn some tricks and tips for saving when you shop the co-op. Creating meal plans and learning to cook using whole foods are other topics which will be discussed. FREE. Presented by Friendly City Food Co-op team member, Kari Souder. Register online or in-store.

 

Co-op Learning: Coffee and Chocolate

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L. J. Taylor from Equal Exchange will be joining us in celebrating Co-op Month (October) by hosting a Coffee and Chocolate pairing!

We will spend the evening exploring the delicacies of coffee and chocolate and how they come together.

You will learn about the skill of tasting, why coffee ISN’T just coffee and why understanding the nuances in chocolate can make it an even sweeter treat.

 

Packing A Healthy Lunch

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Now that summer has ended, it is time to consider lunch ideas for your kids to take to school. Come learn how to create healthy and budget-friendly lunches that your kids will love. We will discuss recommended eating patterns, the importance of color and texture, and tips on how to include more fruits, veggies, and whole grains in their lunches. In this fun and hands-on class, participants will be able to create and sample lunch ideas and learn how to prep food ahead of time for quick packing in the mornings. Recipes and tip sheets will be provided for participants to take home. Presented by Morgan Martindell, SNAP-Ed Agent of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Register online or in-store.

The Six Tastes in Ayurveda

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In Ayurveda, the oldest intact healing system in the world also known as the science of life and longevity, it is traditionally recommended to cook with each of the six tastes in every meal to support harmonious digestion, elimination, and enjoyment of food. This principle is one of the hallmarks of delicious Indian cuisine. In this fun and informative class, learn about the benefits and properties of the sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes. Participants will also learn a secret about curry powder, an introductory to Ayurveda, Ayurvedic recipes with each of the tastes to prepare at home, and have an opportunity for Q & A with Whitney Erwin, M.Ed., Ayurvedic Educator & Lifestyle Consultant of Four Seasons Harmony.”

Co-op Kids! Co+op Explorers

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Continuing our new Kids Program: Co-op Explorers. We will be holding our monthly Kids Tastings in the Community Room.

We’ll sample 2-3 different types of produce each month. As we try each type we’ll look at interesting facts, uses, and recipes for them.  All kids up to age 12 will receive a “Produce Passport” to record their findings. After they fill their Passport pages (by tasting here or at home) they can bring it back to the Co-op to choose a prize from the Explorer’s Prize Trunk!

Co-op Kids!

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Introducing our new Kids Program: Co-op Explorers! We will be launching this program with monthly Kids Tastings in the Community Room.

We’ll sample 2-3 different types of produce each month. As we try each type we’ll look at interesting facts, uses, and recipes for them.  All kids up to age 12 will receive a “Produce Passport” to record their findings. After they fill their Passport pages (by tasting here or at home) they can bring it back to the Co-op to choose a prize from the Explorer’s Prize Trunk!

Co-op Kids! Co+op Explorers

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Continuing our new Kids Program: Co-op Explorers. We will be holding our monthly Kids Tastings in the Community Room.

We’ll sample 2-3 different types of produce each month. As we try each type we’ll look at interesting facts, uses, and recipes for them.  All kids up to age 12 will receive a “Produce Passport” to record their findings. After they fill their Passport pages (by tasting here or at home) they can bring it back to the Co-op to choose a prize from the Explorer’s Prize Trunk!