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| Have a Taste! |
Taste St. Patrick’s Day fare Saturday,
March 17 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.!
Snack on Shepherd’s Pie and good luck clover
cookies from our own Happy Belly Deli.
We’ll also conduct a beer tasting for those of you
old enough to legally imbibe. Look for samples of organic and gluten-free beers.
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Keep an eye out for our weekly tastings this month, and find great,
easy recipes for cooking with kids, and tastes that celebrate the
coming of spring!
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| iPod® Raffle Results |
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Congratulations Raffle Winners!
Diane Stavola, iPod® Nano
Donna Batzel, gift basket
Sandra Spruell, $50 gift certificate
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Thanks to all who participated in the raffle to raise money for the Bradley Free Clinic’s Dental Program, and special thanks to Tom's of Maine for their support of Dental Health for All!
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We raised $800 thanks to your generosity!
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Bradley Free Clinic representatives spread the word and free toothpaste and toothbrushes at the Co-op in February.
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| April 21 - May 6 : Organic Seeding Sale |
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The Co-op is pleased to announce the dates
for our third annual local, organic seedling sale! Back by popular demand, this year’s sale will begin on Earth Day, Saturday, April 21 and lasts through Sunday, May 6.
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This year’s seedlings come to us again from Full Circle Farms, a certified organic farm in Floyd. Growers Tenley Weaver and Dennis Dove will provide the Co-op with their fine vegetables and edible flowering plants for 3 consecutive weeks.
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We are thrilled to welcome Dennis
Dove, organic grower and expert gardener, on the opening day of the seedling sale: Saturday,April 21. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you will find Dennis outside among the plants, answering your questions and offering planting and growing recommendations.
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Organic growers Tenley
Weaver and Dennis Dove on
their farm in Floyd.
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Check out our monthly sales flyer! Each month we bring you discounts on select products from grocery, bulk, refrigerated, frozen, and wellness departments.
Click here to download the entire flyer, or stop by the store to pick up your flyer today. No coupons are necessary.
That’s the Co-op Advantage!
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Once Again
Organic Peanut Butter |
Sale price: $2.99
(Regular price $5.29 ea.)
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Alacer
Emer'gen-C |
Sale price: $9.99
(Regular price $14.95)
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Nancy's
Organic Yogurt |
Sale price: $3.49
(Regular price $4.99 ea.)
*Some items may not be
available in all stores or
on the same days in March.
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| Village Green: Earth Day '07 is Growing! |
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Plans for Earth Day 2007 are plumping up, as organizations throughout the Village join in the festivities! Read on to discover what’s happening at the Co-op and in the Village!
Earth Day at the Co-op: |
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9 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition (RVCCC) visits the Co-op, offering information about energy solutions and global warming. RVCCC is THE local organization in the Roanoke Valley that is tackling the difficult problem of global warming through local actions, advocacy, and education, and the Co-op is a proud affiliate.
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Local, organic seedling sale kick-off date! The sale will last until May 7, and will offer local, organic fruits, vegetables, and edible plants. Dennis Dove, local organic grower of the seedlings, will be on-site to answer questions.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Get to know local producers and taste their products! The Co-op is pleased to welcome Café Kelepa, Commonwealth Wines, Dennis Dove, expert organic gardener, Gary’s Ripple Chips, Murray Cider Company, Price’s Piece Soaps, and Starr Hill Brewery to the store.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Slow Foods, Organic Foods: Eating our way to a healthy planet, free talk with nutritionist Jeanie Redick in the C0-op community room. This discussion delves both the personal and long-term environmental health benefits of the slow foods movement and organic foods.
Space is limited to 30. Sign up at the Co-op or email us at info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop
Other free Earth Day events:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon – “and let it begin with me.” Spirituality and Ecology session at Raleigh Court Methodist presents an interdenominational discussion about the creation of a congregational stewardship committee in places of worship. Contact Tom Cain for information.
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Exhibitors at Grandin Gardens , sponsored by BREN. Connect with local
green groups!
11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Clean Valley Council’s Earth Day for kids: Puppets with Pizzazz, games, and stories in the Virginia Heights Baptist Church Courtyard.
2:45 p.m. - Showing of Kilowatt Ours at Grandin Theatre. In this 35-minute documentary about energy consumption in the southeast, Jeff Barrie takes viewers on a journey from the coal mines of West Virginia to the solar panel fields of Florida, as he discovers solutions to America's energy related problems. This fascinating film will be followed by a Q&A.
4:00PM - 8:30 p.m. - Live music performed by local members of the Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association (SVSA) in the Virginia Heights Baptist Church Courtyard. The tentative setup follows:
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• 4:30-5:10 - Steve Langston and Lawanda
• 5:20-6:00 - Three Old Guys with Guitars
• 6:10-6:50- David Simpkins
• 7-7:40 - The Aardvarks
• 7:50-8:20 - Curley Ennis
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| Free Film Series at the Co-op! |
The Co-op and RVCCC are happy to present a series of environmental films in the Co-op’s community room. These films address a variety of environmental problems and solutions, and are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.: RVCCC PowerPoint
Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m.: The Next Industrial Revolution
Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m.: The Power of Community
Friday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m.: We Are All Smith Islanders
Space is limited. To sign up, email us at info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop
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| Free Nutrition Talks and Co-op Tours! |
The Co-op presents free talks and tours presented by nutritionist Jeanie Redick.
Saturday, April 21 from 12noon-1pm:
Slow Foods, Organic Foods: Eating our way to a healthy planet, free talk with nutritionist Jeanie Redick in the Co-op community room. This discussion delves both the personal and long-term environmental health benefits of the slow foods movement and organic foods.
Tuesday, May 8 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Good Fat, Bad Fat is a free talk about how to spot the types of fats your body needs and how to avoid unhealthy fats. The talk is followed by a store tour.
Tuesday, June 5 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Why Veggies? explores the components of devising a healthy vegetarian diet, and what the benefits are, with references to Michael Pollan's recent bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma. The talk is followed by a store tour.
Space is limited. To sign up, email us at info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop or call 343.5652
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| The Co-op is Hiring! |
Join the Co-op team! We are currently seeking:
Cashier, bagger, and floater
15-20 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays required. Must be able to multi-task and fill in where needed. Exceptional customer service skills required. Must be able to lift 40 lbs without injury. Retail experience a plus.
Supplements and body care team member
15-20 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays required. Supplements experience and a working knowledge of nutrition required. Exceptional customer service skills required. Must be able to lift 40 lbs without injury. Retail experience a plus.
Happy Belly Deli team member
Full-time with Saturdays and Sundays required. Will cashier and be assistant to the cheese buyer. Exceptional customer service skills required. Must be able to lift 40 lbs without injury. Retail experience a plus.
Marketing and communications specialist
This full-time position requires some weekend work. Marketing experience helpful, though not necessary. Attention to detail and impeccable organization skills required. Position will assist with tastings, special events, and publicity.
The Co-op keeps all qualified applications on file and refers to them whenever there is an opening. Please apply in person; applications are available at Customer Service.
Submit applications/resumes in person to Operations Manager Elizabeth Wilson. |
Roanoke Natural Foods Cooperative is a member owned and operated retail store committed to providing the highest quality organic and natural foods at low cost. We support responsible environmental practices, local organic farmers, sound nutrition, local businesses and our community.
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