UPCOMING EVENTS
| NOW through Nov. 13
FRESH LOCAL TURKEY PRE-ORDERS ACCEPTED
Back again this year: fresh, local Diemand Farm and Misty Knoll Farms turkeys available for pre-order. Stop by or call our Fresh Meat & Seafood Department to reserve yours: 584-2665.
November 10, 7-8:30 pm
MEMBER-OWNER OUTREACH MEETING
Come and help plan educational and fun co-op events! All member-owners are welcome to participate. Contact Betsy, or just come.
November 11, 6:30-8 pm
WORKSHOP: DIGESTIVE WELLNESS: SOLVING DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS WITHOUT DRUGS
with Craig Fear, NTP, Certified Nutritional Therapist. FREE. Registration required. Please contact Betsy to sign up.
November 12 5-8 pm
NORTHAMPTON
ARTS NIGHT OUT
With watercolor landscape artist Greg Cangialosi and live music from Duo Paloma. Refreshments served.
November 13, 12-3 pm
THANKSGIVING PREVIEW
Come by the co-op for a free taste of our Quarry Cafe Thanksgiving fare!
November 14, 10 am-noon
COFFEE WITH THE BOARD
Stop by the Quarry Cafe seating area and enjoy a cup of coffee and a muffin with members of the co-op Board. They'll update you on the latest developments and our member-loan campaign.
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MORE WAYS TO CONNECT
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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.
The next artist's reception will be November 12, from 5-8 pm with Greg Cangialosi, watercolor landscapes
Live music with Duo Paloma (Eliza D'Agostino and Christopher Stetson), guitar, mandolin, and banjoguitar. 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. |
WEEKLY SPECIALS
| | 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, November 10 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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At Pine Hill Orchard in Colrain, Owner David Shearer and Cider-Maker Jeremy Call make up to 75,000 gallons of cider each year on an antique Farquhar press purchased twenty years ago from Dewey's Cider Mill in Haydenville. The cider comes from Pine Hill's eighty acres of apple trees, representing twenty-five varieties. David says, "These hills are the best in the world for producing Macintosh." Sweeten your Thanksgiving feast with Pine Hill cider from River Valley Market!
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THANKS OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS!
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For a great Annual Meeting
Many thanks to the members of our Outreach Team who worked to make the Annual Meeting run so well this weekend. Trevor, Liz, Jane, Jeff, Judy, Roz, Alan, and Larry all pitched in on the effort, and we couldn't have done it without them!
Outreach is meeting this evening, November 10, at 7 pm at the co-op. We welcome and encourage all interested member-owners to stop by and see what we're up to! Contact Betsy for more information.
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2010 BOARD ELECTION RESULTS
| | Thank you candidates and member-owners!
We are pleased to announce the winners of this year's River Valley Market Board elections. The newly elected Board members are Jade Barker (incumbent), Erbin Crowell (incumbent) and Lynn DiTullio.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in this process, including those who stepped up as Board candidates, everyone who voted, and the Board election committee. And a special thank you to retiring Board Member Sharon Rudnitzky for over a decade of service to River Valley Market's Board of Directors! She has been an enthusiastic steadfast leader in the development of our cooperative and we are thankful for her service.
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| THANKSGIVING PREVIEW THIS SATURDAY | |  November 13, 12-3 pm
Come by the co-op this Saturday and get a FREE taste of our Quarry Cafe Thanksgiving sides. We'll also be roasting a fresh Misty Knoll turkey that you can taste along with the sides. While you're here, place your Thanksgiving pre-order so you can concentrate on enjoying your guests and leave the cooking to us!
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| COFFEE WITH THE BOARD THIS SUNDAY | |  Stop by between 10 and noon
Come by the Quarry Cafe seating area this Sunday between 10 am and noon and meet members of the River Valley Market Board. Join the Board for a free cup of coffee and a muffin and learn about what's new at the co-op and the status of our member loan campaign.
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| UPCOMING WORKSHOPS | |
November 11, 6:30-8 pm
Digestive Wellness: Solving Digestive Problems without Drugs,
with Nutritionist Craig Fear
70 million Americans have digestive problems. Heartburn, GERD, indigestion, ulcers, constipation, BS and dysbiosis are just a few of the digestive disorders that cost Americans over 100 billion dollars a year. Medications for digestive disorders are the most profitable in the world with acid suppressing drugs consistently topping the list. Unfortunately, most drugs treat only the symptoms of digestive distress. Join Craig Fear for a discussion about understanding the digestive process and how to address the underlying causes of digestive issues via simple and natural solutions. Proper digestion is fundamental to our health. Chronic digestive distress can lead to more serious health problems. Learn to take control of your digestive problems today!
November 15, 6-7:30 pm
Healthy Eating for the Holidays, with Karen from the Wellness Department Team
Karen will cover a list of simple things you can do to support yourself at or between family gatherings and parties. She will
also provide some key healthful information on day-to-day nutritional choices and how to apply them to a few traditional holiday dishes. Recipes included.
Please contact Member Services Manager Betsy to register for a workshop.
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| CALLING YOUNG CO-OP ARTISTS | |  Kids' Art Exhibition!
In January, the Quarry Café will host a joint show of art by children of member-owners, one piece per child. If you would like to have your child's (or grandchild's) art work hung in this show, please fill out a form at the Customer Service Desk. If we have too many entries, we will hold a lottery to select names. The deadline for entries is November 20th.
All artwork submitted must be framed or dry mounted for hanging. Artwork must be dropped off on Thursday, December 30th and picked up Monday, January 31st. Contact Jane at 586-3772 for more information.
There will be an opening reception on Friday, January 14th from 5-8 pm, in conjunction with Northampton Arts Night Out; all exhibiting children and their families are encouraged to attend. |
RECIPE: SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
| | Serves 6.
Source: http://strongertogether.coop
INGREDIENTS
Casserole:
2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter or oil a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into medium-sized chunks. In a large pot of water, boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes along with the beaten eggs, ½ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons melted butter, coconut milk, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spoon the mashed sweet potato mixture into the baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the chopped pecans, 2 additional tablespoons melted butter, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes. Bake for about 40 minutes.
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