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June 9,
7-8:30 pmMEMBER-OWNER OUTREACH MEETING Come lend your time
and talent to your locally grown food co-op! We need you to help plan
and produce fun and educational co-op events. Come to the meeting (all
member-owners welcome) or contact Member Services Manager Betsy Powell. June 11, 5-8 pmNORTHAMPTON ARTS NIGHT OUT ARTIST RECEPTION This month: Tomfoolery
Meet artist of the month Marika McCooley and view her relief prints on paper.
Free refreshments served.
Live music with Karen Bierwert, hammer dulcimer.
If you are a co-op member and interested in exhibiting your work for a month in the Quarry Cafe, please contact Jane Nevinsmith. |
| 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 June, meet artist Marika McCooley. The reception is June 11, from 5-8 pm. Live music. 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
| Click on a link below to find us on Facebook and on Twitter. "Like" us and "follow" us 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!
| 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, June 9 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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HEMENWAY HILL FARM, WILLIAMSBURG
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Hemenway Hill Farm of Williamsburg is a proud member of Pioneer Valley Milk Marketing Cooperative, also known as Our Family Farms. Terry and Alan Everett graze their cows on land that has been in the Everett family since the 1800s. Terry says, "I'm a member-owner of River Valley Market. The co-op does a great job taking care of and presenting our milk. The employees really care about what they're doing and bend over backwards to help. When you walk into the co-op you get a totally different feeling. It's supportive and community-oriented, and it's a really important part of the success of Our Family Farms."
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VOTE FOR A JUNE DONATION RECIPIENT
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 Co-op Member-Owners, please vote by
9 pm on Friday, May 28
VOTE NOW!
This month's nominees:
New England Farmers Union (Shelburne Falls)
"Their efforts to advocate for regional and national food and farming policies are a great compliment in scale and scope to the co-op's good work on the local scale."
Nominated by: John Ferris and Michele Marotta
North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens (Hadley)
"North Star is a center for community-based education, where member teens choose from a wide array of educational options depending on their needs and interests. Founded in 1996 by two middle school teachers, North Star is now in its 13th year of serving teenagers who prefer to pursue their educations outside of traditional schooling."
Nominated by Loran Saito
Northampton Pride (Northampton)
"They help create a vibrant diverse valley and their promotion of Pride is an asset to us all."
Nominated by: Phil Gauthier
VOTE NOW!
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WE'RE OPEN MEMORIAL DAY
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 Come shop 9 am-9 pm
We will be open regular hours, 9 am-9 pm, on Monday, May 31.
Massachusetts law prohibits the sale of alcohol on this holiday, so no wine or beer will be sold at the store that Monday. Come by and stock up for your holiday celebrations this weekend!
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MEMORIAL DAY AT RIVER VALLEY MARKET
| |  Great choices for your holiday celebrations
Come to the co-op for:
- Watermelons, berries
- Antibiotic- and hormone-free meats for your grill
- Burger patties, beef & chicken kabobs
- Natural hardwood charcoal
- Ketchup-mustard-relish-rolls
- Our own Quarry Cafe potato salad and coleslaw (available vegan)
- Bug repellant and sunscreen
Come by this Saturday, 11-2 for a free Applegate Great Organic Hot Dog, while supplies last!
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RECIPE: ROASTED POTATO SALAD WITH SHALLOTS
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 Serves 6.
INGREDIENTS
3 lbs small white potatoes, halved
Olive oil or other variety cooking spray
2 tsp walnut oil (or any vegetable oil)
4 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
6 slices crisp-cooked bacon (optional)
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced (or 2 t dried)
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp salt
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and spray them with cooking spray. Roast until brown and tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
While the potatoes are cooking, warm oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat. Saute shallots and garlic until very soft and beginning to brown. When shallots begin to stick, stir in vinegar a little at a time. Set aside.
While potatoes are still hot, place them in a bowl and add bacon, shallot mixture and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and serve. |
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