 1220 N. Forest St., Bellingham WA 98225
315 Westerly Rd. Bellingham WA 98226
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| An e-publication with your good health in mind | February 2014 |
 Game Day... Valentine's Day... Any Day! We've Got the Goodies! Game Day ~ Use our handy-dandy Game Day Party Planner and treat your guests to the yummiest Super Bowl snacks ever! Or, be the most popular guest and arrive with a snack that everyone will love. Goodies from the deli include fried chicken, Buffalo-style wings, kabobs, salads, dips and spreads, cheeses, and party trays. And, of course we have a great selection of micro brews, chips, and snacks to satisfy any dietary needs.  Valentine's Day ~ The Co-op Bakery is whipping up a plethora of extra-special chocolate delights (and some non-chocolate delights, too). If your sweetie is a beer lover, pick up some Raspberry Framboise from Lindeman's Brewery for only $4.99/12 oz. or Organic Chocolate Stout from Sam Smith Brewery (my personal favorite) for only $4.29/18.7 oz., both on sale February 5-18. Don't forget the Fair Trade Roses--available only at the Co-op! Evolve Chocolate Truffles demo ~ Just in time for Valentine's Day! Stop by our stores and sample the newest creation from the deliciously inventive local chocolatiers at Evolve Chocolate Truffles. Chia Chia Bang Bang is made with 85 percent organic chocolate, local Chia Girl strawberry spread, organic sparkling wine, and topped with toasted chia seeds!
Downtown store: Monday, February 10, 3-6 pm
Cordata store: Tuesday, February 11, 3-6 pm |
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For shoppers
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member-owners 
Find the latest deals on our website or in stores. |
Healthy
Connections Classes
Check our website for a complete detailed listing of classes. All classes held at either the Downtown or Cordata stores.
Make Your Own Hard Cheese
Mark Solomon
Saturday, Feb. 1
Slow Food and Nourishing Traditions
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
Homeopathy and Personal Transformation
Monique Arsenault
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Gluten-free Valentine Feast
Jean Layton, ND
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Just Oysters
Robert Fong
Thursday, Feb. 13
No Diet Weight Loss
Lisa Samuel, RD
Monday, Feb. 17
Natural Fermentation
Sonja Max, RD
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Take Control of your Health: Cancer
Jim Ehmke, CN
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Introduction to Holotropic Breathwork
Glenn Girlando and Laurel Watjen Wednesday, Feb. 19
Reversing Infertility without Drugs or Surgery Carolyn Hallett
Thursday, Feb. 20
East Indian, West Indian-Vegetarian
Sarah Chan
Thursday, Feb. 20
Fresh and Alive in Five
Sonja Max, RD, and Cindy Brooks
Fridays, Feb. 21-Mar. 21 (5 sesssions)
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 |
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 |
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the store
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Community Shopping Day Update
Thanks to everyone who shopped on Saturday, January 18. Because of you we donated $2,043.84 to Growing Veterans. |
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 Lost Anything Recently?
The lost and found at both of our stores has a varied collection of items you'd think people would miss, including lots of prescription eyewear. If you think you might have left something behind on one of your shopping trips, please check at the service desk. |
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What's In Your Hot Dog?
The folks at Applegate have a series of 30-second videos that are quite amusing. Here's a link to their YouTube channel.
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14th Annual Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival 
Get ready for some great movies and great discussions--and it's all free!
This year's Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival kicks off on February 20 with two showings of "Rooted Lands" at the Pickford Film Center--Rural New Mexico communities stand up to the powerful natural gas fracking industry; along with an opening night auction (6:30-9 pm) and a reception between shows. Plus, on February 20 the director will be present for two screenings of "We Can't Eat Gold" (noon and 6 pm) at the Northwest Indian College--Alaska Natives resist as their way of life Is threatened by the Pebble Mine.
The festival continues through March 1 at venues around Bellingham, Lynden, and Deming. Themes for this year's festival are environmental justice, issues of gender equity and cultural rights, peaceful resolution of conflict, and sensible alternatives to corporatism. All screenings are free. |
 A Guide to Root Vegetables
You don't need to be a vegetarian to love root vegetables, but the Oh My Veggies: A Vegetarian Food Blog has created this excellent guide to the basics of root veggie goodness. It's winter--a perfect time to learn more about these veggies, many of which are in season now. |
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Vicki Robin's New Book--
"Blessing the Hands That Feed Us"
 Vicki Robin gave an inspiring talk about her new book, " Blessing the Hands that Feed Us," at Village Books on January 28. The book is about her experience eating a 10-mile diet and the personal insights she gathered from that experience, some recipes from local chefs using 10-mile ingredients, and how her community on Whidbey Island is working to envision a more sustainable local food system and encouraging others to do the same. The presentation was recorded and will be broadcast on KMRE radio. Check their schedule for the broadcast date and time to listen to Vicki's presentation, and take pride that our community is already manifesting many of the ideas she discussed.
The book is available for purchase at our local independent bookseller, Village Books. |
Wonderbag! Climate-friendly Cooking 
What's new in low-tech cooking? Wonderbag! It's a slow cooker that doesn't need any power. Bring your favorite slow cooker recipe to a boil on the stovetop, cover the pot, put in the Wonderbag, and voila! A beef stew can be ready in as little as four hours, and foods are kept in the safe temperature zone for up to 12 hours. We think this is an awesome and affordable alternative to investing in a slow cooker. Plus, you don't need to worry about leaving a countertop appliance plugged in for several hours when you are away from home.
Read more about the Wonderbag and watch a 2-minute video at HUFFPOST TASTE. |
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Meet the People Behind the Fair Trade Logo
Crafters making "Little Friends" toys for Dsenyo. Find Fair Trade products from Dsenyo and many other companies in both of our stores, and thank you for supporting fair trade, fair working conditions, and fair pay.
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Mwayiwathu HIV Support Group
Crafting Little Friends for Dsenyo - Fennec the Fox |
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What's New at the Co-op
This is just a smattering of the new products in our stores! Look for the green NEW signs when you shop.
Snacks
Frozen
Annie's Frozen Entrees--classic mac-n-cheese, shells with white chicken and cheddar, butternut squash mac-n-cheese
Grocery
Bulk
Wellness
Vega Sport Pre-workout Energizer |
Upcoming Events
Board of Directors monthly meeting Wednesday, February 12, 7 pm, Downtown Connection Building Member-owners welcome
Community Shopping Day: Sterling Bike Works
Saturday, February 15, all day, both stores
3rd Thursday Local Music Series: Barb's Corndoggers
Thursday, February 20, 6-8 pm, Downtown store deli
Member Affairs Committee monthly meeting
Wednesday, February 26, 5:15 pm, Downtown Connection Building
Member-owners welcome
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