Clear Creek Food Cooperative

The Clear Creek Food Cooperative Fall 2010 newsletter is now available!

In this edition, you’ll find information about our upcoming annual member meeting (we’ll be voting on important issues, please join us!), details of our Holiday Bazaar, a schedule of upcoming cooking classes, profiles of our staff, recipes you can use (and a great list of holiday grocery ideas), and much more!

To view the newsletter, click on the image to the right, which links to the full PDF version.  You can also pick up a copy at the store.

We’ll see you at the Co-op!

Two new classes have been added to the schedule of our upcoming cooking classes:

• 10/23/10 @ 2pm Healing with Food
  Learn about the healing properties of food and how to keep your whole family healthy by eating better. Taught by Kurt Ritchie
• 11/6/10 @ 2pm Healthy and Sugar Free Cooking
  Learn how to cook delicious food that is still healthy and sugar free. Great for diabetics of people avoiding carbs for any reason. Taught by Bob Hunter

Both classes will be taught at the Richmond Church of the Brethren, 1 SW 17th Street.  Learn more about the classes and register to join us!

Good Morning Friends,

This Monday, October 18th, the Clear Creek Food Coop will be hosting the kick off ceremony for the Finance, Fun and Fitness Festival- sponsored by the Minority Health Council and IVTech.

Mayor Sally Hutton and the board of the MHC will kick off their week long program here, at the Coop, from 10:00am-2:00pm.  We will be offering a 10% discount (excluding local items) during this event.

See you at the Coop!

Hello friends,

If you have enjoyed our new lunch wrap options you won’t want to miss the opportunity to get the dish on party planning from our caterer extraordinaire, Jen Ferrell.

In the spirit of cooperation, and to get you in the know about throwing a fabulous soiree of your own, Jen will be holding forth this Thursday evening at the Coop.  Arrive before closing at 7pm for our ‘afterhours’ event.  Call the Coop to RSVP for this event.

Thursday, October 14th
From 7pm-8:30pm

Professional caterer Jen Ferrell (Who Cooks for You Personal Chef Service) will share the do’s and don’t’s of party-planning. She has years of experience working with crowds, food, locations, personalities, last-minute emergencies…and this is your chance to benefit–just in time for the hectic holiday party season!

Suggested donation $3 members/$5 non-members to cover snacks and supplies.

Show up early to check out what’s new at your cooperative market: Veggie chorizo - fabulous, gluten-free, bread by Udi’s - Mimiccream non dairy, non soy creamer - organic, canned pumkin - tamari almonds in bulk - really tasty multigrain crackers - local muensterand provolone cheese - Shampoo and conditioner by ‘Beauty Without Cruelty’ - sprouted, corn tortillas - and so much more!

See you at the Coop!

Come downtown to the Co-op between 2pm and 4pm on Wednesday, October 6th! Local radio station G101.3 will be there broadcasting the sounds of the shop. Your voice will be a wonderful contribution (even just as buzz in the background). Come in to do your regular shopping, (or just share some sound) and receive a 10% discount (local products excluded) on your purchases during the broadcast!