UPCOMING EVENTS
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EAT LOCAL, AMERICA!
We've joined forces with co-ops across the country to celebrate the joys of eating local. Fill out an entry form at the Customer Service Desk, and you may win a fabulous local food item during our daily drawing. At the end of the month we'll draw from all entrants and give away a beautiful book: Eating Local: The cookbook inspired by America's farmers, by Janet Fletcher.
September 24, 6-10 pm
CISA "TASTE THE VIEW"
CISAs annual fundraiser will be held in the Arena at the Three County Fairgrounds. Support CISA (Community Involved in Supporting Agriculture) and sample what River Valley Market's Chef Joseph and his team have created for the event.
October 7, All day
MEMBER-OWNER APPRECIATION DAY
Member-owners enjoy 10% OFF all purchases (except beer, wine & milk).
October 8, 5-8 pm
NORTHAMPTON ARTS NIGHT OUT RECEPTION
Meet artist of the month Mimi Lempart, ink on paper (Zentangles). Live music. Refreshments served.
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MORE WAYS TO CONNECT
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NORTHAMPTON ARTS NIGHT OUT
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The 2nd Friday of each month, come join us for an artist reception honoring the Quarry Cafe artist of the month.
The next artist's reception will be October 8, from 5-8 pm with Mimi Lempart, ink on paper (Zentangles)
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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WEEKLY SPECIALS
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| Visit our website to check out this week's Everyone's Specials and Member-Owner Bonus Buys. |
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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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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, October 13 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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Aaron, Dana and Brian Clark combine their talents to operate Clark Brothers Orchards in the Apple Valley of Ashfield. Farming land that has been in their family since great-grandparents Herbert and Bertha Clark purchased it in 1886, the Clarks grow more than 30 apple varieties. Clark Brothers apples are certified Ecologically Grown, using integrated pest management systems. River Valley Market is proud to support Clark Brothers and other local apple growers.
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MEMBER-OWNERS: THE CO-OP WANTS YOU!
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 Deadline for Board applications extended
Consider serving your co-op as a member of the co-op Board. Any member-owner in good standing is eligible to run for a three-year term.
Would you like to get more involved in a leadership role at the co-op? Join a dedicated, talented, diverse group of people working to ensure the long-range security and viability of the co-op! Pick up an application at the Customer Service Desk, or download one here. For more information contact Marci Linker at linklet@verizon.net or 413-584-8817. The application deadline has been extended to September 30th.
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THE BEST NUT BUTTER SANDWICHES EVER
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 We have winners!
Thank you to everyone who submitted a sandwich entry, and to everyone who voted for their favorite contest entry.
Winner in the "little kid" category:
Nora Mulvehill with PB & Pickle
(whole wheat bread, smooth peanut butter, dill pickles)
Winner in the "big kid" category:
Eleanor Cook with Sweet on Sour
(sourdough white bread, almond butter, Medjool dates, 85% dark chocolate)
CONGRATULATIONS!
On Saturday, September 18, the Quarry Cafe will offer the winning sandwiches (or a close approximation) for sale. Stop by the deli counter and ask for pickles or chocolate with your nut butter sandwich!
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MUSHROOM WALK
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 In search of fungi...everyone invited
Our friends at Broad Brook Coalition are organizing a walk in search of mushrooms on Saturday, September 25 from 9:30-11:30 am. Meet at the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area parking lot on North Farms Road in Northampton.
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CORRECTION: ARTS NIGHT OUT OCTOBER 8
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 Mimi Lempart, ink on paper (Zentangles)
In our current sales flyer, we incorrectly printed the date of the October Northampton Arts Night Out as October 15th. The correct date is October 8, 5-8 pm.
Meet artist Mimi Lempart and see her work. Enjoy live music and free refreshments. See you there!
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RECIPE: PAN GRILLED SAUSAGES WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
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 Adapted from Bon Appetit, October 2002. Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter
13 oz fully cooked sausages
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium-size tart apple, peeled, cored, sliced
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
PREPARATION
Melt 1 T butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook until beginning to brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add onion and apple to sausages in pan; cook until onion and apple are tender and brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add apple cider and chopped sage; increase heat to high and stir until liquid is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Using slotted spoon, transfer onion and apple to 2 plates, dividing equally. Top with sausages. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons butter into cider mixture. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over sausages and serve. |
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