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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VOTE FOR THIS MONTH'S DONATION RECIPIENT
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 Co-op Green Stamp Program
All member-owners are invited and encouraged to vote! The winner of the vote will receive October's donated cash and full green stamp cards, and will be invited to table at the co-op. Voting deadline: Monday, September 27, 9:00 pm.
This month's nominees:
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (South Deerfield)
"CISA has landed the local food movement ahead of the nation and on the map! They make it possible for farmers to have successful businesses and for folks like me to get the best local food!"
Nominated by Fred Hooven
"CISA has consistently been there for our farmers!"
Nominated by Nora Israeloff
VOTE NOW!
Grow Food Northampton (Northampton)
Nominated by Angela Gregory
VOTE NOW!
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ARTISTS WANTED
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 Show your work in the Quarry Café
We are looking for artists who are interested in showing their work for a month in the Quarry Café seating area.
We have space for approximately 14 hanging pieces in the gallery. To learn more about requirements and how to apply, click here.
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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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MEMBER-OWNER APPRECIATION DAY
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 October 7, all day
Member-owners, shop at the co-op on October 7 and receive 10% off all your purchases (except beer, wine & milk).
If you haven't yet joined the co-op, now is a great time to do so and take advantage of this special day in appreciation of YOU!
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| OCTOBER CAVE TO CO-OP SPECIAL | |  Local artisan cheese at a great price, brought to you by the Neighboring Food Co-op Association
Shelburne Farms 2-year-old Cheddar,
8 oz block $5.99.
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RECIPE: QUARRY CAFE BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE SOUP
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 Serves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
5 pounds butternut squash, peeled & diced
1½ pounds tart, firm-fleshed apple such as Granny Smith
1 cinnamon stick
½ gallon vegetable or chicken stock
1½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup maple syrup
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups half & half (optional)
PREPARATION
Place squash, apples, cinnamon, ginger, and stock into large soup or stock pot. Cook until squash and apples are very soft. Purée in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pass through a strainer, return to pot, and add the remaining ingredients except half & half. Simmer for additional 15 minutes. If using the half & half, add it now and return to a boil. Add salt to taste. |
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