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LIVE MUSIC AT THE CO-OP, Thursday, June 1, 6-7:30 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Come hear Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy, a duo that is powered by Laurie’s mesmerizing vocals and Peter’s stellar guitar playing. They will entertain us with Americana, Rock, Celtic, or Jazz, plus original songs.
WALK WITH A DOC, Every Thursday, 5-6 pm
Meet at Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
PA Lauren Bock will lead this fun walking group on the Heritage and Canal Path Trail where we’ll learn about health and meet new friends.
FOOD CO-OP WALKING GROUP, Every Saturday, 9-10 am
Meet at Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
We’ll support each other in creating a healthy walking routine, while enjoying Fredericksburg’s trails and neighborhoods. For more information or to sign up for the Food Co-op’s Saturday walking group, contact Linda.
CO-OP BOARD MEETING, Monday, June 5, 7:30-9:00 pm
All are welcome to attend our board meetings. These are good opportunities for you to learn about our process and to have input. Please email us if you plan to attend an upcoming board meeting.
HOME-COOKED INDIAN FOOD, Wednesday, June 7, 6-7 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Learn how to make simple, yet delicious and nutritious Indian vegetarian dishes using ingredients you can find at the Food Co-op. Expect a fun discussion and lots of helpful tips to make basic Indian cooking more accessible and to give you the confidence to whip up an Indian dish any night of the week!
FOOD CO-OP BOOK GROUP, Thursday, June 8 at 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Humor writer Bill Bryson’s book The Body: A Guide for Occupants provides us with a deeper understanding of how our miraculous bodies function, heal, and fail. Join us for a lively discussion at 1 or 7 pm at the Co-op. For more information or to sign up, email Linda.
FOOD FOR ALL 5K, In-person June 10, 8-10 am, Virtual June 4-11
Starting at the Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksurg VA
Join us for a community-friendly run/walk to support the Food Co-op’s Food for All program. Help us make healthy local food more affordable to those in need. Net proceeds from the race will be used to reduce the cost to Co-op shoppers using SNAP. REGISTER TODAY. Sponsorship opportunity also available.
REUSABLE BAG BEE, Sunday, June 11, 2-3:30 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join our volunteers who transform t-shirts into earth-friendly reusable shopping bags. It’s a fun way to make friends and help the planet!
THE GARDENERS’ FORUM, Tuesday, June 13, 6-7 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join us to talk about ways to stay cool this summer while producing outstanding results in your garden! Jonathan Stevens, Master Gardener, will be the moderator, and will seek to include everyone in the discussion.
A JUNETEENTH CONVERSATION: FREDERICKSBURG’S HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY, Monday, June 19, 6-7 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
In celebration of Juneteenth, Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, will host a conversation on enslavement and emancipation. Dr. Sims will be joined by Mr. Willy “Sonny” Holmes and Ms. Alexa McNeil for an enlightening discussion on the history and legacies of slavery in this region.
CO-OP BOARD MEETING, Tuesday, June 20, 7:30-9:00 pm
All are welcome to attend our board meetings. These are good opportunities for you to learn about our process and to have input. Please email us if you plan to attend an upcoming board meeting.
THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OYSTERS: FARMING, RECYCLING & MORE!, Wednesday, June 21, 6-7 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and Rogue Oysters for an educational session about all things oysters: growing, farming, eating, shell recycling, reef restoration, and more! It’s going to be a shell of a time!
LIVE MUSIC AT THE CO-OP, Thursday, June 29, 6-7:30 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join us to hear Cori Blanch, a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style fuses soul, Americana, folk, rock, and blues with smooth vocals and a Zen stage presence.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE CO-OP, Thursday, July 6, 2, 6-7:30 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join us to hear Jiamie Pyles, a singer-songwriter with a homegrown Appalachian fingerpicking style and love of old school country music. The music she plays comes from the heart and reflects time spent listening to and immersing herself into the old time music genre.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE CO-OP, Saturday, July 15, 2, 4-5:30 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join us to hear Doug Alan Wilcox, a singer/songwriter with a warm voice and bluesy delivery. Intimate, thought-provoking and on occasion, wryly humorous, he delivers music that will stick in your head–as well as your heart.
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GETTING TO ZERO WASTE: DOING OUR PART!
Gerald Anderson, career environmentalist and Food Co-op board member, discussed our waste generation habits and the numerous ways that each of us can do our part to get to zero waste … simply and effectively. Download the slides from the presentation.
CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FREDERICKSBURG
Learn about the environmental sustainability initiatives of the City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington from two talented leaders who are developing and implementing these programs, MacKenzie Ellimam, City of Fredericksburg Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, and Sean Morrow, UMW Sustainability Coordinator. Watch the video.
WHAT’S UP AT DOWNTOWN GREENS?
Janet Douberly and Em Ford of Downtown Greens gave us an overview of the exciting spring happenings, in both gardening and ecosystem preservation. Then they answered all your garden questions! Watch the video.
GROWING COMMON AND UNCOMMON GREENS. Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange shares seasonal tips on growing common and uncommon greens and answers your spring gardening questions. Watch the video.
LUNCH & LEARN: MEET YOUR FOOD CO-OP
Learn what a food co-op is, the history of food co-ops, and what the Fredericksburg Food Co-op brings to our area. A presentation sponsored by the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Watch the video.
NUTRITION AND MENTAL HEALTH
Dr. Christine Thompson of Whole Health Solutions provides an engaging overview of the way specific nutrients are known to play a critical role in mental/emotional health and well-being. Watch the video.
EATING A RIVER-FRIENDLY DIET
Adam Lynch from Friends of the Rappahannock discussed how our everyday food choices affect the health of the Rappahannock River. Watch the video.
SMALL SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH
Faye Krause, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, shares her simple approach to healthy lifestyle changes. You’ll leave with a plan to get started. Click here to download the worksheet [PDF]. Watch the video.
EASY PEASY GARDENING
Hosted by Jonathan Stevens, Master Gardener & Co-op Board Member. Lisa Waddell discussed winter sowing, a seed starting method that is easier and less expensive than growing indoors or purchasing seedlings. Latifah Lee of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank encourages you to start or expand a garden to grow fresh vegetables for donation. Watch the video.
HEALTHY PLANT COOKING
Gwyn Whittaker, owner of GreenFare Organic Cafe and a certified plant-based nutrition educator, led a lively cooking demonstration and discussion on healthy eating. Learn about preparing real food for optimal health. Watch the video.
AUTHOR TALK: OUR CHANGING MENU
Carrie Koplinka-Loehr, co-author of Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need, explored the complex ties between your next meal and a warming planet. Learn about climate change’s impact on the global food system, and what you can do to help. Watch the video.
LET’S DO BRUNCH
Anna Griffin, Food Co-op owner, and Teneka Trent of Simply Dynamite Catering & Events showed us how to make healthy and flavorful brunch recipes everyone will love! Watch the video.
EXPLORE THE MAGIC OF OUR TRAILS
Fredericksburg trail expert and Food Co-op owner Kevin Brown share his favorite places to walk in our community. Watch the video!
DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE COOKING
Kathy Craddock of Kickshaws bakery showed how she makes totally gluten-free products. Whether or not you follow a gluten-free diet, you’ll love these delicious baked goods. Watch the video.
COLLECTIVE COURAGE
Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard tells the inspiring story of how cooperatives have been a powerful vehicle for African Americans to band together to meet their common needs and strengthen their communities even when confronted with oppression and discrimination. Watch the video.
FOOD INSECURITY IN FREDERICKSBURG
Learn what is being done to address food insecurity locally and how each of us can help. Watch the video of the discussion led by three local expert activists, Dan Maher of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, Meghann Cotter of Micah, and Elizabeth Borst of Virginia Community Food Connections.
WE LOVE OUR LOCAL PRODUCERS
Watch a lively conversation with talented local vendors Michael Carter of Carter Family Farms in Orange County, Ryan Mooney of Kuleana Coffee Roasters in Fredericksburg, and Rachael Jarvis of Walnut Hollow Naturals in Caroline County, whose local products which will be available at the Food Co-op.
RETHINKING RECYCLING
Learn about local resources and helpful habits to protect our environment and extend the life of the local landfills from Rappahannock Regional Landfill’s Diane Jones and M.C. Morris and Food Co-op sustainability volunteer Selma Kossol. Let’s all reuse, repurpose, and upcycle!
BLACK FARMERS AND COOPERATIVES
Watch the lively presentation by Cornelius Blanding, Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, which emerged directly out of the civil rights movement. Today the Federation works to develop cooperative businesses, to expand land ownership by Black farmers, and to advocate policies that benefit low-income rural communities.
HEIRLOOM SEEDS – SAVING FOOD TRADITIONS & PRESERVING PLANT BIODIVERSITY
Watch Ira Wallace, gardening expert from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, as she shares stories of seeds and the gardeners who save them to help you honor our varied heritages in your garden and on your table.