Owner Appreciation Days

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Owner Appreciation Days are here again, and that means more savings! Owners, please join us February 8-10 for local vendor sampling, in-store giveaways, sales, and  10% one entire purchase! This is a great time to stock up on Valentine’s Day treats, snacks for the Big Game, and pantry staples! 

Not an owner yet, and want to get in on the great deals? Learn more about co-op ownership here!

First Friday – What Are We to Rocks & Mountains? by Megan Medeiros

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Join us for First Friday!

Join us on Friday February 2nd for the First Friday opening of What Are We to Rocks & Mountains by artist Megan Mederios.

Mountains hold wisdom. They have withstood all long before us and will withstand all long after us. They hold histories and spirits deep within their ridges. What are we but insignificant in the shadows they cast?
Using Appalachian crochet, What Are We to Rocks and Mountains? explores the magnitude and majesty of mountains and asks the viewer to enjoy the beauty in their own insignificance.

Artist Statement: Megan Medeiros is an Appalachian fiber artist in the Shenandoah Valley. While she engages with a variety of fiber arts, she tends to favor crochet, which she has done since she was a child. All of the pieces in this exhibit were drawn and then crocheted by her. She does art shows and craft sales in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and online through Instagram and Etsy as Daily Fiber Crafts.

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

Want to Have an Opening at the Co-op?

Are you interested in being a First Friday artist at the co-op? Fill out this form!

Heartfelt Healing: Herbal Medicine to Open Your Heart

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Join us for our next class, Heartfelt Healing: Herbal Medicine to Open Your Heart

It’s Valentines season. But what if your heart is not opened? What if it’s broken?  Join Trisha for herbs, and practices from the Wise Women Tradition on how to bring healing and love back to your heart.

Cost: $10/$5 for Owners

Date: Saturday February 10th

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Location: Co-op Café

$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 here, 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!

Milton’s Resolutions Giveaway

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As we get closer to the New Year, it’s time to start thinking about resolutions! Making & sustaining changes can be hard, so this year we found you an accountability buddy! Meet Milton, he’s here to support, inspire, and keep you on track with your resolution goals and he may even help you win a $50 gift card to the co-op.
Here’s what you do:
1. Pick up your very own Milton in-store OR print one off at home – Find the PDF here.
2. Decide on your resolution (Milton gave you some examples here!) and personalize your Milton
3. Take a picture of you & Milton accomplishing your resolution together
4. Send the picture to us via Instagram OR email it to us at marketing@friendlycity.coop
5. Be entered to win a $50 gift card to the co-op!
Entries are due by January 15, 2024. Four winners will be selected and notified on January 16th!
Wishing you a Happy New Year! May you and Milton embark on a journey of positive change in your lives.

Round Up for Change – Open Doors

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Round Up for Change at the register this week to help Open Doors! Open Doors is a nonprofit social service agency that provides low barrier shelter and other support services such as, resources coordination & outreach services in Harrisonburg & Rockingham county. Their mission is to provide shelter, access to services, and compassionate support to those who are experiencing homelessness in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham community. Your donation will help ensure that Open Doors is able to implement programs that will help end the cycle of chronic homelessness. Thank you very much for your support!

Open Doors will receive 100% of the Round Up funds, and the Co-op will match the total Round Up amount by 25%.

First Friday – Everyday Beauty: Photos from Project 367 by Sandra Parks

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Join us on Friday January 5th for the First Friday opening of Everyday Beauty: Photos from Project 367 by Artist Sandra Parks. Come meet the artist, experience the beauty of the mundane, and enjoy light refreshments and snacks in our café.

Artist Statement:

Sandy Parks truly believes that there is beauty in each and every day.
A number of years ago she set out on a Project 365, in which one does something every day for a year. She challenged herself that year to highlight a photo of one thing she found beautiful or interesting each day. Throughout that process, she learned that yes, there is indeed beauty in every day, even in the days that look bleak. Sometimes the beauty is found in one’s own backyard, sometimes it’s found on a dog walk or a bike ride or an adventure. It is also true that if one does something every day, their skills improve. That was the start of her journey as an artist, and sharing a  photo each day became a habit. Parks hopes her photography causes people to pause to appreciate a moment of beauty or to revisit a familiar and loved place. She feels if she can bring a moment of  joy to even one person in a day, it’s a good day.

RESCHEDULED: Loving You is Hurting Me – Local Author Book Talk

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Join us on Saturday January 13th from 2:00-3:00PM to meet local author Dr. Laura Copley and learn about her new book “Loving You is Hurting Me”

Trauma, heartache, betrayal, and abandonment can leave lasting scars that breaks the heart, clouds the mind, and shatters the soul.  Dr. Laura Copley understand how painful and damaging trauma wounds are, and is trained to guide her clients towards healing. At this event we will explore “Loving You is Hurting Me”  in a talk with a Q&A session. Books will be available for purchase at the event and light refreshments will be served. To learn more about the book, visit her website.

 

Dr. Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Relationship Trauma Expert. She has spent the last decade researching Post-Traumatic Growth and cultivating pathways to positive transformation. Her approach has changed the lives of thousands of clients and students all over the world. She was a researcher and instructor at Penn State, and is the owner and director of her successful private practice in the Shenandoah Valley.

This event is FREE, but please sign up on our website so we can get an accurate headcount for refreshments.

 

This event was originally planned for Saturday January 6th, but was rescheduled due to potential inclement weather. 

Split Decision Desserts Sampling

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Stop by and try some sweet treats from our newest local vendor, Split Decision Desserts! Their sampling during Owner Appreciation Days will be their debut at the co-op. Split Decision Desserts specializes in vegan confections and will be sampling an assortment of cookies and cinnamon rolls. Stop in and try something sweet!

Clark & Hopkins Hot Sauce Sampling

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Come by during Owner Appreciation Days to sample a variety of local hot sauces from Clark & Hopkins. They’ll be here sampling from 3:00PM-5:00PM on Friday.

Grandpa Foods BBQ Sampling

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Stop by on Friday from 3:00-5:00PM during Owner Appreciation Days to try local apple butter BBQ sauce from Grandpa Foods! Whether you’ve been looking for that perfect apple butter-based sauce to smother your BBQ with or looking for an everyday condiment to enjoy for all your meals, Grandpa Food’s apple butter-based BBQ sauce is guaranteed to be your next staple condiment. Grandpa Food’s delicious sauces are completely tomato free, which makes them great for those who suffer from Acid Reflux and Heartburn.