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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.June 17, 5-8 pmLOCAL STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM SOCIAL Help us kick off the summer growing season! We're grilling burgers and
sausages outside, and of course we'll have local Bart's Homemade ice
cream with fresh local strawberries for dessert. Live music by Swing
Caravan, and fun for the whole family! And yes, we will have vegetarian
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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 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
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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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JUNE'S GREEN STAMPS DONATION RECIPIENT
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 Thank you to all who submitted nominations and voted. The recipient of June's Co-op Green Stamp donations is:
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
Do you have a favorite local non-profit you would like to nominate to receive July donations through the Co-op Green Stamp program? We welcome nominations from co-op member-owners for non-profits that serve the needs of the entire community. Stop by the Customer Service Desk by June 27 and fill out a nomination form.
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MORE GREAT NEWS AT THE CO-OP
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 May was a record-breaking month!Co-op sales for the month of May hit an all-time high including record sales in Produce, Meat, Seafood, Bread, Deli, and Frozen Foods.
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FRESH LOCAL CERTIFIED ORGANIC
STRAWBERRIES ARE HERE!
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 Have you tasted them yet?
We have a beautiful batch of berries from Chmutka Farm in Whately. These early season berries are certified organic and sweet-tart with a perfect, firm texture. Come get yours while supplies last!
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RECIPE: CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD
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 Serves 6 as a side dish
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ tsp curry powder, divided
1 tsp fresh ginger root, grated
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/3 cup plain yogurt
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp mango chutney
2 Tbsp water
10 oz River Valley Market Lemon-Pepper House-Marinated Chicken Breast, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup pineapple, fresh or canned in juice, diced
¾ cup fresh diced cantaloupe
12 pieces lettuce
¼ cup scallions, sliced
4 Tbsp raw cashew pieces, toasted in a fry pan until fragrant, and coarsely chopped
PREPARATION
Bring 1 ½ cups of water, 1 t of curry powder, ginger and oil to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous; remove from heat and let stand, covered, until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large bowl and fluff with a fork to separate grains; place in refrigerator for a few minutes to chill slightly.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir yogurt, cilantro, mayonnaise, chutney, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder and 2 tablespoons of water together until blended. Pour over couscous; toss to coat.
Add chicken, grapes, pineapple and canteloupe to couscous mixture; toss to mix and coat.
To serve, line each of 6 bowls with 2 lettuce leaves and top each with about 1 ¼ cups of couscous mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons each of scallions and cashews.
Bolded items on special through June 15. |
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