We have found some fun resources for folks who are interested in dyeing eggs, but aren't interested in the artificial colors included in commercial egg dyeing kits. Stonger Together has a useful guide to creating beautiful Naturally Dyed Eggs. And this fun video tutorial about dyeing eggs using silk cloth has been making the rounds on social media.

The Co-op meat departments are offering Beeler's Pure Pork products for Easter. Beeler's Pure Pork contains absolutely no antibiotics, hormones, sodium nitrite, or nitrates. Animals are fed a strictly vegetarian diet and raised with compassion. There are no gestation crates on the farm, and sows have plenty of space to socialize and to root and nest in deeply bedded pens.

Bone-In Ham $4.99/pound

Bone-In Spiral Sliced Ham $5.99/pound

Boneless Spiral Sliced Ham $7.99/pound

Of course, the Co-op also has plenty of adorable spring-themed cupcakes and other bakery goodies, lovely floral bouquets, specialty cheeses, and other great selections in every department in our stores.

The Community Food Co-op will participate in the 24th annual opening day of the Bellingham Farmers Market from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, April 4. After Mayor Linville tosses the cabbage, stop by our booth to say hello and connect with your Co-op. Then visit the other participants in the Opening Day Nonprofits and Community Groups Fair at the Market.

Our friends at Sustainable Connections Food and Farming Program have been busily preparing for the 2015 farming season.

Interested in a CSA farm share? See a complete list of local CSA farms compiled by Sustainable Connections.

In our continuing partnership with Pickford Film Center, the Co-op is sponsoring "Occupy the Farm." The film tells the story of 200 urban farmers who walk onto a publicly owned research farm and plant it with two acres of crops to save the land from real estate development.

We are also excited to announce that the Co-op is sponsoring the Pickford Film Center Family Classics Series, opening with matinee screenings of "The Goonies" on April 10, 11, and 12. New selections will be screened every month, coinciding with Bellingham School District Teacher Workday Fridays. 

$5 general admission, $4 Pickford members

Earth Day Community Fair

See the Co-op's dynamic and inspiring elementary assembly program--The Real Food Show. It's not just for kids; adults love it, too! There will be a host of other eco-minded organizations there, and yummy eats and drinks from Boundary Bay available for purchase.

Enjoy live music, games, workshops, and food. The Co-op will have a table, so be sure to stop and say hello!

The Washington State University Whatcom County Extension Community First Garden Project offers small grants to community gardens in Whatcom County. The project provides funding, technical support, and education to new and established community gardens.

The application deadline is Friday, April 17.

Stop by the Cordata store and take in Rebecca and Judd Greenwood's dazzling display of nature photography.

The show will remain on display in the Cordata cafe through mid-May.

BULK

> Organic Sushi Rice

> Organic Powdered Sugar (Downtown only)

> Organic Peaches (Downtown only)

GARDEN CENTER
At this time of year the Co-op Garden Center is getting new products and plants often. Ask what's new next time you shop.

Board of Directors meeting

Wednesday, April 8, 7 pm

Downtown Connection Building

Burke Mulvany

Thursday, April 16, 6-8 pm, Downtown store deli

Community Shopping Day--York Community Farm

Saturday, April 18, all day, both stores

Wednesday, April 29, 5:15 pm

Downtown Connection Building