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March 10, 7-8:30 pm
MEMBER-OWNER OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING
Help us plan for the Northampton Pride Parade on May 1st. All member-owners are welcome.
March 11, 6-7:30 pm
(rescheduled from Mar 4)
Our second SEED STARTING WORKSHOP starring Elise and Kia from the Produce Department! This workshop is currently filled, if you would like to be placed on the waiting list please contact Betsy at betsy@rivervalleymarket.coop or 584-2665
March 12, 5-8 pm
NORTHAMPTON ARTS NIGHT OUT: QUARRY CAFE ARTIST RECEPTION
Meet Quarry Café artist of the month Alena Douglas. Live music with Denise Gendron, cello. Refreshments are served.
March 13, 4-7 pm
ST PATRICK'S DAY PREVIEW
Our Meat Department will have House-made Corned Beef Brisket for you to taste, and to take home if you'd like.
April 22, All day
EARTH DAY & MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with a visit to the co-op. Member-owners will enjoy 10% off all purchases (except milk, beer and wine).
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| NORTHAMPTON ARTS NIGHT OUT |
The 2nd Friday of each month, come join us for an artist reception honoring the Quarry Cafe artist of the month.
In March, meet painter Alena Douglas. The reception is March 12, from 5-8 pm. Live music with Denise Gendron, cello. Refreshments served.
If you are a co-op member-owner and interested in exhibiting your art for a month in the Quarry Cafe, please contact outreach volunteer Jane Nevinsmith.
We're looking for acoustic musicians to provide music for Arts Night Out receptions. Contact Trevor to apply.
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PHOTOS TO SHARE?
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We're always interested in having fun photos from our special community events. If you have any great photos to share, please contact us at
info@rivervalleymarket.coop
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MORE WAYS TO CONNECT
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Find us on Facebook (River Valley Market Co-op) and on Twitter (rivervalleymkt) for all the latest news on what's happening at the co-op!
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WEEKLY SPECIALS
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| Visit our website to check out this week's Everyone's Specials and Member-Owner Bonus Buys. |
WE WANT YOU!
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Did you know that the co-op's public events are often planned, driven, and staffed by member-owner volunteers from the Outreach Committee?
We'd like your help!
The next Outreach Committee meeting is Wednesday, March 10 from 7-8:30 pm in the co-op Community Room. All member-owners are welcome. For more information, e-mail Betsy.
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 With March comes maple syrup: the first local crop of 2010 and one of the very first promises of spring. Stay tuned for the new local crop of maple syrup from Zawalick's Sugarhouse in Florence and other local producers! Click the image above to visit our specials page. |
CONGRATULATIONS TO SAFE PASSAGE
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And thank you to all who voted!
Member-owners voted to award March Co-op Green Stamp donations to Safe Passage (Northampton). Safe Passage provides critical safety services in our community to families experiencing abuse, and empowers women to make safe choices and change their lives." Nominated by: Sheryl CivjanNominations for April's donation recipient must be submitted by March 20. Stop by our Customer Service Desk and fill out a form to nominate your favorite non-profit.
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| MARCH CAVE TO CO-OP SPECIAL |
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 This month:
Hudson Red
Hudson Red is a soft, sticky, earthy raw milk cheese, with a brine-washed rind, made by Twin Maple Farm in Ghent, NY.
Through the Neighboring Co-ops' Cave to Co-op program, we're able to offer this cheese throughout the month of March for $14.99/lb, a savings of $9.00/lb!
Other news from the Cheese Dept: 4 oz containers of local Hillman Farm goat cheese have been price-reduced to $3.99 (formerly $4.79). If you haven't tried this delicious local treat, now is a great time to do so!
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UPDATE ON THE GROCERY DEPT RESET
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In order to serve you better... We've moved a few things around. In
response to customer feedback we've relocated some products to
improve ease of shopping.
Here's
what has changed:
- The
pet section is in Aisle 4.
Sodas
are in Aisle 1.
Paper
products and cleaning supplies are in Aisle 4.
Chips
are in Aisle 1.
Juice
is across from the eggs and yogurt.
Tea
and general merchandise is in Aisle 3.
Crackers
are in Aisle 2.
We appreciate your patience with re-learning the location of items in the store. Maps showing the new layout are available at the Customer Service desk, and as always, please ask any staff member for assistance if you have questions! |
RECIPE: MAPLE PRALINE ICE CREAM SAUCE
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Adapted from Gourmet, February 1995. Makes 1 cup.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup Grade B maple syrup
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped coarse and toasted lightly
- Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream
PREPARATION
In a 2-quart heavy saucepan combine maple syrup, sugar, salt, and cream and cook mixture over moderately low heat, stirring and washing down any sugar crystals clinging to side with a brush dipped in cold water, until sugar is dissolved. Boil mixture over moderate heat, undisturbed, until thickened and a candy thermometer registers 220°F. Stir in butter and pecans, stirring until butter is melted, and cool sauce until warm. Sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week. Serve sauce warm over ice cream. | |
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