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ART AT THE CO-OP
The featured art exhibit for the months of March and April is from Artful Dimensions Gallery.
The gallery’s mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional art.
Click here for a list of the art that is featured in our cafe.
WALK WITH A DOC, Every Thursday, 4-5 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.
WOMEN IN ACTION: DIVERSITY AND TRANSFORMATION IN THE US WOMEN’S MOVEMENT, Thursday, March 23, 6-7 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dr. Allyson M. Poska will give an overview of the diverse cultural phenomenon that we call the Women’s Movement in the US, and discuss how third and fourth wave feminists have taken women’s political activity in new and exciting directions.
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.
2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, Saturday, April 1
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join us for a festive celebration focused around our CORE VALUES: to promote local farmers and producers, support our community, ensure environmental sustainability and be financially secure. There will be amazing FREE tastings throughout the store, massages from Yellow Bike Massage, raffles, live music and more.
OWNER APPRECIATION DAY, Saturday, April 1
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Owners will get 10% off their entire purchase on April 1. If you are not yet an owner, join us and you will also get 10% off.
REUSABLE BAG BEE, Sunday, April 2, 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!
CO-OP BOARD MEETING, Monday, April 3, 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.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE CO-OP, Thursday, April 6, 6-7:30 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Come to hear the Wellbillies playing the classic country music of the 1950s-70s from Nashville, Bakersfield, and Austin.
CLIMATE CHANGE: MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND USE YOUR VOICE, Wednesday, April 12, 6-7 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
Join us as Julie Kay and local high school students share their climate change advocacy experiences.
FOOD CO-OP BOOK GROUP, Thursday, April 13 at 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm
Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg VA
In Recovery Hardware: A Nuts and Bolts Story About Building a Business, Restoring a Community, and Renovating Lives author Gina Schaefer, the found of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, shares her path to building an innovative business that revitalized her urban community and provided opportunities for everyone to thrive, no matter their past. 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.
PAST EVENTS – Watch the videos
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.