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| An e-publication with your good health in mind | March 2013 |
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Annual Meeting and Party
Saturday, March 16, 5-10 pm at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven
Theme: Access to Healthy Food
Doors open (5 pm): The Gallus Brothers roving musicians, sample food from local vendors
Buffet (5:30 until it's gone): catered by the Co-op Deli
Meeting (6:20-8 pm):
-Guest Speaker: Anjali Englund, Outreach and Development Coordinator, Opportunity Council
-State of the Co-op address
-Board candidate panel
-Entertainment for kids: crafts, storyteller Campbell Thibo, Bonzo the Clown, Juggler Jason Quick, and Bellingham Circus Guild members
Dancing and dessert (8-10 pm): Polecat! Dance to one of Bellingham's hottest bands.
Volunteer for the party!
We cannot host this event without your help. Sign up online. There is a fun volunteer task for everyone! Volunteers receive a $5 Co-op coupon. Thank you for helping us throw the biggest Co-op party of the year! |
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For shoppers and Co-op owners
Find the latest deals on our website or in-store. |
Healthy
Connections Classes
Check our website for a complete detailed listing of classes. All classes held at either the Downtown or Cordata stores.
Wednesday, March 6
Simple Cooking for Delaying Diabetes
with Lisa Dixon
Cordata
Thursday, March 7
Sizzling Shellfish
with Robert Fong
Downtown
Thursday, March 7
Take Control of your Immune System Health
with Jim Ehmke, CN
Cordata
Monday, March 11
Slow Food and Nourishing Traditions
with Gigi Berardi, PhD
Downtown
Thursday, March 14
and
Tuesday, March 19
Thai Favorites
with Robert Fong
Downtown
Wednesday, March 20
Take Control of Your Hormonal Health
with Jim Ehmke, CN
Cordata
Tuesday, March 26
Back Pain: Self-Care and Treatment Options
with Lindon Keeler, DC
Cordata
Wednesday, March 27
Embodying the
Heart of a Healer
with Deb Zucker, ND
Downtown
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It pays to be a
Co-op Owner
Owner benefits include:
- Periodic discounts and special offers
- Special order pricing on bulk purchases
- Owner discounts with local business partners
- Opportunity to participate in governance |
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Community Shopping Day Update
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 Vote in the Board Election--
Your Vote Counts
The Co-op's 2013 Board election is in full swing, and owners can cast their votes until 10 pm March 31. Unlike conventional stores, co-ops are guided by the Seven Cooperative Principles, the second of which is Democratic Control. Owners enjoy equal voting rights (one owner, one vote) and participation in decisions affecting them.
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 Co-op's Farm Fund Allocates Funds The Co-op's Farm Fund has directed $15,431 to 12 local farms and food and farming projects - the largest grant allocation in the program's 11 year history. Donations by the Co-op, our shoppers, and local organizations allow the Farm Fund to support projects that build the market for local farms, encourage ecological and socially responsible stewardship of farmland, and increase community access to healthy, local food. Congratulations to the 2013 recipients: Uprising Seeds, Sage and Sky Farm, Bow Hill Blueberries, Bellingham Food Bank, Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Ferndale Public Market, WSU-Whatcom County Extension, Backyard Beans and Grains Project, Whatcom Food Network, Local Food Works, York Neighborhood Association and Growing Veterans. You can donate to the Farm Fund at any Co-op register or at the service desk. |
 Aisle be damned: How Big Food dominates your supermarket choices
By Andy Bellatti Read Bellatti's interview with Wenonah Hauter at the Grist website. |
Fun Interactive Website for Kids, Parents, 
Teachers
You may have noticed the fun Kids Corner activity, Chef Solus and the Junk Food Tree, on the back cover of the Winter/Spring 2013 issue of our new magazine, In Season. That activity came from our new favorite nutrition website, Nourish Interactive. The site offers games, recipes, daily tips, advice for parents, a blog, and much more. Activities are available in English or Spanish and organized by age and grade level. We recommend parents, educators, and kids check it out. Fun, health-minded, interactive, and free. What's not to love?
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 20th annual Whatcom Conservation District Native Plant Sale and Expo Saturday, March 23, 9 am-2 pm Whatcom Community College Pre-order deadline Monday, March 11 The WCD annual plant sale promotes the stewardship and conservation of our natural resources by planting native trees and shrubs. All proceeds support WCD conservation education programs. Purchase plants at the open sale on March 23 or pre-order with a minimum purchase of $100. Plant descriptions, pre-order forms and native plant resources available at WCD's website. |
 Ten reasons why we don't need GM foodsBetween now and the November election, the citizens of Washington state must continue to educate their friends and neighbors about GMOs. Here is a handy list of 10 reasons why we don't need GM foods for you to share and keep the campaign to label GMOs in our state moving forward. The top three reasons: 1. GM foods won't solve the food crisis 2. GM crops do not increase yield potential 3. GM crops increase pesticide use |
 Cloud Mountain Farm Center March Workshops
Cloud Mountain Farm Center in Everson presents free workshops to home gardeners, as well as new and experienced farmers, every weekend in March. The eight free workshops will explore topics including edible landscapes, growing different types of fruit trees, growing grapes, sustainable gardening, and growing beans and grains. No registration is required. Participants should dress for warmth and comfort as all workshops are held outdoors.
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Upcoming Events
Board of Directors monthly meeting Wednesday, March 13, 7 pm, Cordata Local Roots Room Study and Engagement Topic: Farm Workers in Whatcom and Skagit counties, 7-7:30 pm, owners welcome Annual Meeting and Party Saturday, March 16, 5-10 pm, Bellingham Cruise Terminal
Community Shopping Day: Southfork Valley Community Association
Saturday, March 16, all day, both stores
3rd Thursday Local Music Series: 3-oh
Thursday, March 21, 6-8 pm, Downtown store deli
Member Affairs Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 5:15 pm, Cordata Local Roots Room |
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