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For shoppers
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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.
Summer Greek Feast
Karina Davidson
Tuesday, July 1
Fasting, Cleansing, and Detoxification
Jim Ehmke, CN
Wednesday, July 2
Cooking with Edible Weeds
Esther Faber
Monday, July 7
Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook
Alissa Segersten and Tom Malterre, MS,CN
Monday, July 7
Kids Can Cook-Non-Veg (for ages 13-18)
Jean Layton, ND
Wednesday, July 9, and Thursday, July 10
Thyroid Health
Mystique Grobe, ND
Wednesday, July 9
Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook
Alissa Segersten and Tom Malterre, MS, CN
Thursday, July 10
Kids Can Cook-Vegetarian
(for ages 13-18)
Jean Layton, ND
Monday, July 14, and Tuesday, July 15
Bastille Day Picnic
Karina Davidson
Monday, July 14
Wild Edible Berries
Vanessa Cooper
Tuesday, July 15
Caribbean Summer
Sarah Chan
Wednesday, July 16
Three Steps to Heal Aching Joints
Carolyn Hallett
Thursday, July 17
East Indian Vegetarian Burrito Bar
Brent Pyeatt
Monday, July 21
Berry Extravaganza
Karina Davidson
Thursday, July 24
Fresh from the Farmers Market
Robert Fong
Wednesday, July 30
Raw Feast
Sonja Max, MS, RD
Thursday, July 31
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes
Susy Hymas
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Pickle It!
Susy Hymas
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Pressure Canning
Susy Hymas
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Fresh and Alive in Five
Sonja Max, MS, RD and Cindy Brooks
Fridays, Sept. 12-Oct. 10 (five sessions)
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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
or read it on our website. |
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Community Shopping Day Update
Thanks to everyone who shopped on Saturday, June 21. Because you shopeed, we donated $1,779.23 to Catholic Community Services Homeless Housing Program.
Donation total does not include Donate the Difference donations made at the registers.
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Starting a Co-op
Class Series
Getting Started--Organizing the People Power
Tuesday, September 30
Laying the Business Framework
Tuesday, October 7
Formalizing the Co-op-- Opening the Doors
Tuesday, October 14
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See our current deli menus!
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 Save the Date! The 17th annual Co-op Community Party Sunday, August 17
Maritime Heritage Park
Free, everyone welcome
A beloved Bellingham tradition featuring: Schedule of events 1:15 pm: Join in the Community Parade! |
Save the Date (part 2)! The Hootenanny is Back!
Saturday, September 27 at The Firehouse Performing Arts Center
Back by popular demand! Please join us for the 2nd annual Hootenanny to benefit the Co-op Farm Fund. There'll be live music with Hot Damn Scandal, square dancing with caller Lisa McAvoy, cool raffle items (a bike from the HUB and more), and great local food donated by some of our favorite local farms.
Watch for details in our stores and in the September newsletter, then get ready to kick up your heels and have some good fun while raising funds for local farmers.
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July Cheese of the Month--BelGioioso Cheeses
Check the Fresh from the Fromagerie cheese blog for times and dates to sample these cheeses.
BelG ioioso Mascarpone
$3.89 each (regularly $4.49)
In 1990, BelGioioso became the first American company to produce this fresh Italian specialty cheese in the United States. BelGioioso Mascarpone is versatile, indulgent, and easy to use.
BelGioioso Ricotta
$4.89 each (regularly $5.49)
This cheese is produced from the highest quality Wisconsin cow's milk and whey, and boasts a fresh, clean flavor. With no added preservatives, each small batch is made to order, guaranteeing freshness.
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For Dog Lovers Only
The folks at Modern Farmer recently offered up 24 stories about dogs for a Dog Week issue. Read about all types of dogs from The Dog Kings of Scandinavia to the Hardest Working Dogs on the Internet. Discover the bizarre Early Modern Medicinal Use of Dogs. Find out Which Farm Dog is Right for You. See 15 Vintage Pictures of Farm Dogs. And much more. There's something of interest for every dog admirer! |
Summer Food Program for Children
 Bellingham Public Schools will sponsor the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will be made available at no charge to all children 18 years of age and younger. The locations and dates are as follows: Roosevelt Elementary, 2900 Yew Street
Monday to Friday, June 18-Aug. 29 (closed July 4)
Free breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 9 a.m.
Free lunch will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. Shuksan Middle School, 2717 Alderwood Avenue
Monday to Thursday, June 23-Aug. 7 (closed July 4)
Free breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 9 a.m.
Free lunch will be served from noon to 12:30 pm. Regency Park Apartment Complex, 2050 Fraser Street
Monday to Friday, June 19-Aug. 29 (closed July 4)
Free lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Sterling Meadows Apartment Complex, 512 Sterling Drive Monday to Friday, June 30-Aug. 29 (closed July 4)
Free lunch will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. For more information about the summer food program, please contact the Bellingham School District Office at 360-676-6400. |
 Pass the Hat and Help Our Neighbors in Times of Tragedy
Philanthropy--it's not just for rich people anymore!
Can you afford $2/month to help members in our local community during their greatest time of need? Yes, you can! Pass the Hat is a wonderful local nonprofit that makes charitable giving affordable and democratic. Members contribute only $2/month, and no more than $2/month. Funds help local families overwhelmed by the financial burdens of heartbreaking tragedies. Learn more about Pass the Hat, and sign up today.
PS: If you're already participating in Pass the Hat and your debit or credit card was reissued after the spate of problems at a few local stores last year, please verify that you are still signed up and contributing!! Need in our community is very high and many contributors have fallen off the list.
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Muir Glen Organic Squeezable Pizza Sauce. Made with extra virgin olive oil, certified USDA organic.
Local Beer:
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Upcoming Events
3rd Thursday Local Music Series: Gallowglass Thursday, July 17, 6-8 pm, Downtown store deli
Community Shopping Day: LAW Advocates
Saturday, July 19, all day, both stores
Board of Directors monthly meeting
No meeting in July
Next meeting: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 7 pm, Downtown Connection Building
Member-owners welcome
Member Affairs Committee Meeting
No meeting in July
Next meeting: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5:15 pm, Downtown Connection Building
Member-owners welcome |
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