UPCOMING EVENTS
| July 31, 11 am-5 pm
LAUREL PARK
CHAUTAUQUA EVENT
Visit our neighbors in Laurel Park and enjoy a picnic while listening to performers and presenters. Play lawn games, visit the crafts table, see the work of local artists and artisans, and more!
Free and open to the public.
August, 11,
7-8:30
pm
MEMBER-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.
August 13, 5-8 pm
NORTHAMPTON ARTS NIGHT OUT RECEPTION
Meet artist of the month Maria Cuerda and see her photo exhibition "Immigrants in Springfield." Live music with Jacqueline Odess-Gillett, keyboard.
Refreshments served.
August 19, 6:30-8:30 pm
SEED SAVING WORKSHOP
Join us for "The Spirit of the Seed" seed saving workshop with Camila Martinez. Space is limited, please email or call Betsy our Member Services Manager to sign up (584-2665).
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 outreach volunteers?
We'd like your help!
The next Outreach Committee meeting is Wednesday, August 11 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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Sunderland's Riverland Farm started in 1997 as five acres of river bottom soil where vegetables were distributed to CSA members out of a tent. Fast forward 13 years to today's farm--a 25-acre certified organic operation boasting a vegetable yield purchased and consumed within a 75 mile radius. "There is something special about becoming part of the landscape that provides your food and knowing the farmers that tend the crops for you," say current owners Meghan Arquin and Rob Lynch. "We are passionate about bringing high quality, fresh organic vegetables to the community at an affordable price." River Valley Market supports their passion!
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CONGRATULATIONS, AUGUST GREEN STAMP DONATION RECIPIENT!
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 Blue Star Equiculture/
Draft Horse Sanctuary
Thank you to all member-owners who nominated non-profit organizations and who voted.
The next nomination deadline, for September donation recipients, is August 20.
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SEED SAVING WORKSHOP
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 "Spirit of the Seed" with Camila Martinez:
August 19, 6:30-8:30 pm
Learn how to save seeds, not only for future gardens, but for the future of the planet and the food system, with guest workshop facilitator Camila Martinez of the Maya Seed Ark Project, an organization dedicated to ensuring healthy native food for survival for future generations.
The Maya Seed Ark Project seeks to establish Keepers of the Seeds, as a sacred
charge, responsibility, or cargo, for future generations.
The Maya Seed Arks are social justice projects for food
security, based on organic principles, as well as a practical
health care solution to the dangers of genetically modified seeds and
foods. Space in this workshop is limited. Contact Betsy to reserve your place. There is a $10 suggested donation to help defray the cost of travel for Camila. |
SNOW'S ANNIVERSARY THANK YOU
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 A good time had by all!
Many thanks to all who stopped by last Saturday and helped us commemorate Snow's Ice Cream's 100th anniversary. We ate a lot of good ice cream and heard wonderful music from some local young musicians from Northampton Community Music Center.
The proceeds from the $1 cones scooped up on Saturday went to support NCMC's wonderful community music programs!
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RECIPE: VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD
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 INGREDIENTS
1 12-ounce package rice noodles (or vermicelli)
1/2 bunch scallions, sliced
2 medium carrots, diced 1/4"
2 ribs celery, diced 1/4"
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup Vietnamese dressing (see below)
DRESSING
1/4 cup canola oil
3 Tbsp tamari
3 Tbsp sesame oil
3 Tbsp maple syrup
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp ground ginger
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
PREPARATION
Fill a medium-sized stock pot 3/4 full of salted water and bring to a boil. Add noodles, turn off the heat and stir well. Let noodles sit in hot water 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse noodles in cold water. Break or cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
In a large bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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