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Earth Day's 45th Anniversary
On the very first Earth Day, (April 22, 1970) 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest what was being done to our environment. A movement was born as a result. Every year on April 22, men, women, and children worldwide collect garbage, plant trees, clean up coral reefs, show movies, sign petitions, and plan for a better future for our planet.
Click on the image above to see many world wide activities or to register your own event.
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First Coffee or Tea in your own mug FREE This coming Earth Day week (Mon-Fri) customers who purchase their hot coffee or tea in their own mug can have the first drink free, each day. If you've been thinking about buying a travel mug, our highly-rated Creamery travel mugs and French press mugs will be 10% off all week.  Coffee in your own cup saves you money. We charge less because you reduce the cost to the store and to the environment. You win, we win, the earth wins and in a few months the cost of the mug is recovered. You may recall that we had a contest last Earth Day where we gave mugs away to customer with the closest guesses of how many paper hot cups we used in the prior year. It was actually 26,450 cups at an annual cost of around $5,000 (including lids) Yes, our little store was adding that much to the waste stream. (Now, what do you suppose a typical Duncan Donuts contributes?)Together we can all bring that down. To further show our appreciation for all of you who bring in your own mugs to avoid throw-away hot cups we are launching TRAVEL MUG TUESDAYS Bring in your travel mug EVERY TUESDAY for a free hot coffee or tea.
(One fill-up per day, iced coffee and other beverages not included)
Many thanks to all of you who are helping in our collective effort to use fewer throw-away hot cups.
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Co-op Annual Meeting
April 26th at 3:00 PM
Cummington Community House
Co-op Member-Owners should have received their ballots and information packets in the mail. If for some reason you did not get yours you can pick one up in the store or get one at the Annual Meeting.
Click HERE for all of the information regarding our four board candidates and proposed bylaw changes.
Democratic participation is an important principle for Cooperatives. We need your voice, we need your vote, and we enjoy your company.
See you on Sunday the 26th.
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Sew for the Planet
On Earth Day 2008 the Creamery went disposable bag free thanks to the great efforts of The Bagshare Project. This Earth Day Serios Market in Northampton is hoping to do the same.
The dedicated folks at the Bagshare Project schedule periodic "sews" to replenish the supply of bags in circulation for several area retail outlets. There are two sews coming up that will be sewing bags for the Creamery. These are held in the Bagshare Sewing Center in the basement of the Cummington Community House and generally turn out to be fun community gatherings with no sewing experience required. Please RSVP Peg Cowen if you will assist on...
Saturday, May 2, 10 - 1; or Friday May 29, 9 - 12.
...to help sew some bags for The Old Creamery Co-op. And if you happen to have a stash of Bagshare bags waiting to get back into circulation please return them to the Creamery. Thanks.
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On Sale in Honor of Earth Day
Starting Monday of Earth Week and through the end of April these products will be on sale for 20%-40% OFF| Barbara's Bakery SNACKIMALS VANILLA | | Barbara's Bakery SNACKIMALS CINNAMON | | Barbara's Bakery SNACKIMALS CHOCOLATE | | Beyond Gourmet Baking Cups | | Beyond Gourmet #4 Coffee Filters | | Beyond Gourmet #2 Coffee Filters | | Beyond Gourmet Basket Filters | | Beyond Gourmet Cheesecloth | | Field Day 100% Recycled Paper Towels | | Field Day 100% Recycled Paper Towels Custom Size | | Field Day 100% Recycled Facial Tissue | | Field Day 100% Recycled Bath Tissue | | Field Day 100% Recycled Double Roll Bath Tissue | | Field Day 100% Recycled White Paper Napkins | | Kettle Sea Salt Potato Chips - Organic | | Kettle Country Style BBQ Potato Chips - Organic | | Kettle Salt&Frsh Ground Pepper Potato Chips - Organic | | Runa Traditional Guayusa Box | | Runa Guayusa Spice Box | | Runa Ginger Citrus Box | | Runa Peppermint Box | | Runa Orange Passion Clean Energy Drink | | Runa Guayusa Original Clean Energy Drink | | Runa Guayusa Berry Clean Energy Drink | | Santa Cruz Organics Applesauce | | Santa Cruz Organics Applesauce, Og Apricot | | Santa Cruz Organics Applesauce, Og Strawberry | | Santa Cruz Organics Applesauce, Og Peach | | Twinings Organic,EARL GREY TEA |
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Click on the TOWN SIGN to see a video from the Wired West leadership that will help you make YOUR decision and be prepared for your town meeting.
Your town meeting is in early May. Click HERE to sign up now It cannot happen unless we demonstrate we want it to happen. |
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 Back by Popular Demand
Kato Sauvignon Blanc
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Senda 66 Tempranillo
Same low prices
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Help us find some talented people to manage our Co-op
We need to hire a Deli Manager and a Manager of the Retail Floor. If you know someone who might be qualified/interested please pass the word.
Click HERE to see an overview of these and other open positions.
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Stay in touch, continue to tell us what you think, and help where you can.
For questions about Co-op membership, product requests, suggestions, or other feedback, please send a note to info@oldcreamery.coop.
If you'd like to contact the general manager, send an email to GM@oldcreamery.coop.
If you'd like to contact the Co-op's board of directors, send an email to Board@oldcreamery.coop.
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Your continued patronage supports the ongoing success of our community-owned, values-based cooperative. Thank you for supporting the Old Creamery. We value every contribution to the Co-op.
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