 1220 N. Forest St., Bellingham WA 98225
315 Westerly Rd. Bellingham WA 98226
www.communityfood.coop · 360-734-8158
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| An e-publication with your good health in mind | December 2013 |
 New at the Co-op ~ Fine Distilled Spirits
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For shoppers
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member-owners 
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Healthy
Connections Classes
Check our website for a complete detailed listing of classes. All classes held at either the Downtown or Cordata stores.
Healthy Aging Strategies for Weight Management
Richard Tran, DC
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Delaying Diabetes
Lisa Samuel, RD
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Overcoming ADHD Naturally
Dr. Kim Haustedt, D.C.
Thursday, Jan. 16
The Year of Eating Fabulously
Karina Davidson
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Cardiovascular Health
Jim Ehmke, CN
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Year of the Green Horse
Robert Fong
Thursday, Jan. 23
Make Your Own Soft Cheese
Mark Solomon
Saturday, Jan. 25
Hypnosis for Easy Childbirth
Jeni Miller
Monday, Jan. 27
Naturopathy and Cancer
Maria Putney, ND
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Small Dishes of the World: Japanese Izakaya
Jesse Otero
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Fritter the Night Away
Paul Manthe
Thursday, Jan. 30
Make Your Own Hard Cheese
Mark Solomon
Saturday, Feb. 1
Slow Food
Gigi Berardi, PhD
Monday, Feb.3
What's Holding You Back
Andrea Vincent and Dvorah Carrasco
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Bone Health
Jim Ehmke, CN
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Lummi Island Fish
Robert Fong
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Winter Soups of France
Karina Davidson
Thursday, Feb. 6
Aboriginal Healing Secrets
Robbie Holz
Thursday, Feb. 6
Ethiopian Cuisine
Mulu Belay
Monday, Feb. 10
Clearing Toxic Emotions for Sound Sleep
Santosha Nobel
Monday, Feb. 10
Raw Chocolate for Lovers
Bruce Horowitz
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Gluten Free Valentine Feast
Jean Layton, ND
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Just Oysters
Robert Fong
Thursday, Feb. 13
Natural Fermentation
Sonja Max
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Take Control of your Health: Cancer
Jim Ehmke, CN
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Reversing Infertility without Drugs or Surgery
Carolyn Hallett
Thursday, Feb. 20
East Indian, West Indian-Vegetarian
Sarah Chan
Thursday, Feb. 20
Making Friends with Whole Grains Sonja Max, RD
Monday, Feb. 24
The Mexican Kitchen: Slow Cooking Fiesta
Ana Jackson
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Flavors of Mardi Gras
Jesse Otero
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Growing Your Own Backyard Beans and Grains
Krista Rome
Thursday, Feb. 27
Tastes of Peru
Robert Fong
Thursday, Feb. 27
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It pays to be a
Co-op member-owner
Benefits include:
- Periodic discounts and special offers
- Special order pricing on bulk purchases
- Discounts with local business partners
- Opportunity to participate in governance |
Pick up our newsletter in
the store
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Community Shopping Day Update
Thanks to everyone who shopped on Saturday, November 16. Because of you we donated $1,875.59 to Washington Sustainable Food & Farming Network. |
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 Happy Holidays from the Co-op!
Best wishes to you for a happy holiday season and a fantastic New Year! Please note the holiday hours for both of our stores, which make it possible for hardworking Co-op staff to enjoy festivities with their friends and family.
Christmas Eve--close at 6 pm
Christmas Day--closed
New Year's Eve--close at 8 pm
New Year's Day--open at 10 am |
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 From Bean to Bar movie at PFC
Saturday, December 7
Reception at 4 pm, movie at 5 pm
Pickford Film Center
Join us for a special holiday movie event. This film about artisan chocolate sold out in October, so PFC is bringing it back. We'll be offering chocolate bars by donation to benefit the Bellingham Food Bank. Fresco, Forte, and Indi Chocolate will also participate in the reception.
Information at Pickford Film Center website. |
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The Co-op's New Mural
We hope you have stopped to enjoy the new mural in the play area at the Downtown store. Karl Meyer, Co-op Outreach Coordinator, who was behind the commission of the mural, shot this short 1-minute video (on his cell phone, so it's fun but not the highest quality) of artist Daniel Tucker.
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 Book Suggestion: Bi-Rite Market's Eat Good Food -- A grocer's guide to shopping, cooking, and creating community through foodby Sam Mogannam and Dabney Gough
We've been passing this book around the office for inspiration. After all, we absolutely agree with Bi-Rite's informal criteria for their market: "Would we eat this ourselves? Would we feed it to our children? How was this raised, grown, or made? What was the impact on the environment? How are the workers treated? Can we feel good about that?"
Here's a snippet from the review on Village Book's website: "Get the most out of your grocery shopping with this innovative shopper's guide and cookbook rolled into one. In Eat Good Food, former chef Sam Mogannam, owner of San Francisco's popular Bi-Rite Market, guides you through the grocery store one department at a time, and explains how to identify incredible ingredients, decipher labels and terms, build a great pantry, and reconnect with the people and places that feed us." |
 Reflecting on the GMO VoteOver the past several months, Grist.org has published Nathanael Johnson's well-written and well-researched series of stories about GMOs. Johnson did a very thorough job covering the issues, and he recently wrote a story about the outcome of the GMO labeling initiative vote in our state. If you are interested in reading more about GMOs, give Johnson's stories a look.
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Concerned about GMOs? GMO Action Alert! 
While we lost the battle to label GMO food in Washington, the war rages on. The USDA is close to approving sales of the first GE apple. The Arctic Apple suppresses the gene that causes apples to brown after slicing. Although these apples are primarily targeted to the fresh-sliced apple market they could also find their way into non-GE juice, baby foods, or apple sauce--all products predominantly eaten by children and babies who are at increased risk for any adverse health effects.
Join apple growers who have already voiced their disapproval due to the negative impact the apples could have on organic apple growers and non-GE apples, and to the image of the apple industry as a whole.
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Welcome Kitchen Notes to the Co-op Blogroll!
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 Seeking Awesome Board Candidates
Interested in running for the Co-op Board of Directors but not quite sure? Come to an informal orientation and find out more about what's involved in serving on the Board. Or, attend the December Board meeting on Wednesday, December 11 at 7 pm in the Connection Building at the Downtown store and see the Board process in action. The election is held in March. Application deadline is Sunday, January 19. Candidate packets are available at the service desk at both stores.
Board Candidate Orientations:
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 Everybody Loves a Gift from the Co-op Searching for that just-right gift for the people on your list? The Co-op has many unique gifts that are also environmentally friendly and Fair Trade, among other admirable qualities. Everything from an awesome assortment of calendars and cookbooks to beautiful hats, scarves, floral bouquets, and housewares. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, consider a universally appreciated gift--a reloadable Co-op Gift Card. Who doesn't appreciate the gift of food? Thanks for shopping local and supporting the Co-op and our vendors this holiday season. |
 Ragfinery
Using the successful Appliance Depot model, ReUse Works is launching its second "jobs from waste" training business--Ragfinery.
Ragfinery will upcycle unwanted garments and textiles in collaboration with local artisans. A collective of worker trainees and community mentors will determine creative reuse value and process donated textiles into a wide range of products that showcases the skills and talents of our community.
In addition to any unwanted textiles (from perfect condition to frayed at the edges), Ragfinery is also seeking donations of sewing machines, work tables, shelving, folding chairs, folding tables, storage cabinets, lamps, cutting mats, scissors/shears, sewing notions, measuring tapes, seam rippers, needles & thread, ribbons, trim, zippers, yarn, rotary cutters, rulers.
All donations are tax deductible. Donations accepted at 1421 N. Forest Street on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm. For information, call 360-738-6977. |
 Live Music for the Holidays Enjoy the talents of local musicians in both of our stores on the days prior to the holidays. Sunday, December 22
Cordata store
noon-2 pm ~ Bossa 31 with Joel Litwin and John Miller. This duo brings to life the enchanting melodies and exciting rhythms of Brazilian music and international jazz.
2:30-4:30 pm ~ Cheryl Hodge. A multi-talented and accomplished blues and jazz singer-songwriter, Cheryl has received many prestigious music awards.
Downtown store
3:30-5:30 pm ~ Kathie Hardy. Enjoy beautiful Celtic harp music as Kathy performs an elegant mix of ancient and traditional tunes.
Monday, December 23
Cordata store
Time to be determined ~ The McGarity Sisters. Musical from a very young age, they enjoy creating music together throughout the year but especially at the holidays.Hannie plays the violin and Glenna on the flute.
Time to be determined ~ Pretty Little Feet. Matt Novak and Allegra Ziffle play old-time song and tunes ranging from traditional cannons to artists of yesteryear and original compositions.
Downtown store
noon-2 pm ~ Paul Klein and Mark Kelly. Two of Bellingham finest musicians and music educators bring an eclectic mix of music for your enjoyment.
Tuesday, December 24
Downtown store
3-5 pm ~ The Tearjerkers. Honky Tonk music to warm your soul. |
Upcoming Events
Board of Directors monthly meeting Wednesday, December 11, 7 pm, Downtown Connection Building Study and Engagement Topic: GreenStar Cooperative Market Diversity Workshop 3rd Thursday Local Music Series: Chuck Dingeé Thursday, December 19, 6-8 pm, Downtown store deli
Member Affairs Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 19, 5:15 pm, Downtown Connection Building
Community Shopping Day: Make.Shift Art Space
Saturday, December 21, all day, both stores |
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