Clear Creek Food Cooperative

Come join the Clear Creek Food Co-op Healthy Little Ones - hands-on activities for little ones to learn about Local Foods, Gardening, Farming & the Environment!

Who: Children ages 2-5 and their caregiver

Where: Clear Creek Food Cooperative 710 East Main Street, Richmond, IN

When: Second Wednesdays March-October 10am-11am

• March 14: Spring Sprouts
• April 11: Down on the Dairy Farm
• May 9: Buzzing Bees
• June 13: Solstice Tea & Strawberries
• July 11: Lovely Lavender
• August 8: Summer Snacks & Sun Bread
• September 12: Oh, Nuts!
• October 10: Abundance of Apples

Children Live what they Learn & Learn what they Experience. Nurture Your Child’s Love of Nature & Create Interest in Healthy Eating Habits that will last a Lifetime!

Space is Limited! Pre-Registration Required Call (765) 939-4390 Email: coop@ClearCreekCoop.org

Per class: $4/members $5/Non-members Please register by the Friday before class meets.

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Hello co-op supporters,

Welcome to what feels like summer!

We are now open from 11 am – 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. Summer is a slower season for us, and these hours will help us best balance convenient access and fiscal prudence. We’ll look forward to seeing you then!

If the thought of summer has your family demanding fresh, certified-organic produce, the co-op should be your first stop. We have organic fuji and cameo apples, green peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, and garlic. Add a few cans of organic beans and tomatoes for a perfect summertime chili… or enjoy some apple pie for Memorial Day.

Looking for summer activities for the kids? The co-op will be hosting local children’s author Shelley Davis on June 4th from 1 – 4 pm. Ms. Davis will come dressed as a farmer for storytelling and booksigning, so mark your calendars now. You can find out about these and other events at www.facebook.com/ClearCreekCoop. “Liking” our page will also give you access to recipe ideas, book suggestions, and timely co-op updates.

Thanks for your support.

Check out the May newsletter for some updates, complete with upcoming events, a cooking class review, a book suggestion and an absolutely to die for date cookie recipe!

Happy Spring!

This month’s rains have turned everything a lush green - including our fridges, which are full of the freshest local produce.  David Reed just delivered delicious bok choy, mixed greens, carrots, radishes, and stir fry mix.  We have kale from Christopher Farms as well as red and green “living lettuce” from Lush Leaf Farms.

Our selection of organic produce is growing as well.  We’re currently offering organic cameo apples, yellow onions, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, cucumbers and garlic.

Need some ideas for all this bounty?  We recommend this recipe for vegetarian kale pie, courtesy of Mark Bittman — http://chowtimes.com/2010/04/11/kale-pie/.  It’s a perfect make-ahead dinner, and a great chance to highlight local kale, eggs, and yogurt.

We’ll see you soon!

Check out our April update newsletter [PDF].  This edition includes:

• Upcoming Coop and community events
• A list of common and harmful additives to avoid
• Recipe of the month: Easy Black Bean Soup
• A review of the Gluten Free Cooking class and a related book review

If you have any questions, just let us know!

Happy Spring everyone!

The following includes events and opportunities happening in the next few weeks.  Pull out your calendars and save some dates!

This coming Saturday, March 26, is an exciting day for friends of the Co-op:

In the morning from 9am to noon, the Winter Farmer’s Market will be taking place at the Innovation Center (814 East Main St. a few blocks up from the Co-op).  There will be a delicious Jen Ferrel created breakfast, FREE fresh cups of coffee, and live music.  If you have any questions, contact Tory Medinger, the Market Master, at tmed32@gmail.com.

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We have a plethora of new gluten free products in store, including pie crust, brownies, cinnamon buns, cheesecake, pita bread and Heaven Mill’s chocolate, vanilla or cinnamon Rugelach.  You will be amazed by how absolutely mouthwatering these new, gluten free products are!

For more gluten free, come by the co-op Tuesday, the 15th from 6pm-7pm for Jen Ferrell’s gluten free baking class!  Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members and the result is sure to be pleasing to the taste buds. This class has been rescheduled to Tuesday March 22nd due to instructor illness.

We have a great selection of local greens in store now, including lettuce, spinach, mixed greens, watercress and also carrots.  What better excuse do you need to make a scrumptious (and local!) salad?

Other new products include Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies, frozen mixed berries, Lundberg’s Rice Chips with Sea Salt, Santa Cruz’s Organic Lemon Ginger Echinacea juice and more.  Stop in to see all our new products!

Wipe out unsafe chemicals in your household by making your own cleaning products!

The Clear Creek Food Co-op is hosting a Green Cleaning Workshop on Saturday, March 26th from 3-5pm.

You will learn how to make household cleaners from simple, non-toxic ingredients and essential oils.

To register, stop by the Clear Creek Cooperative at 710 East Main in Richmond or call 765-939-4390.

View the workshop flier for more details.

Thanks to all our members, guests and new members, for coming to our very successful member event last week!

We’d like to update you on March events and happenings.  Please check out our attached March newsletter (thanks to volunteer initiative!) that will tell you about the Richmond Winter Farmers Market, upcoming events and other co-op related tid-bits.

At the co-op, our $2 Nature’s Farm milk coupons are back, as are Midel’s Gluten Free Ginger Snaps.  We have a new Lemon Ginger Kombucha and Goji Berry Kombucha for our Kombucha lovers to try.  Our local greens are stocked in great supply, so stop by to get your fresh greens this week!

Thank you and hope to see you soon!

The Clear Creek Co-op cordially invites you to participate in our bulk-bin sponsorship program. Sponsoring one of our bulk bins is a way for you to reach new customers and support a growing local business! Family, individual and even pet sponsorships are available, too!

The Clear Creek Co-op offers local, organic and healthy foods and other products, and bulk bins are an essential part of our grocery. We offer dozens of products in bulk, allowing customers to purchase as much or as little as they want, for a particularly good price, with very little packaging. As  customers scoop out their favorite foods (from pasta to fruit to beans to cereal), your business name could be what they see!

Download our Bulk Bin Sponsorship Form [PDF] to learn more!