April 25, 2024: We're a Philly Favorite, Electronics Recycling is Coming Soon and a Pair of Demos in Ambler No images? Click here Have You Heard? We're Officially a Philly Favorite!We're thrilled to be recognized as Philly's Best Grocery Store by the Philadelphia Inquirer. We love what we do and strive to have a welcoming culture that values diversity, openness, inclusiveness and respect. Thanks for the votes! We hope to see you in one of our stores soon so we can all soak in the Co-op vibe. Our award listing is here. COMING SOON Another Session on Funding Solar for Our New StoreMonday, May 13, 7 p.m., virtual event The Clean Energy Co-op will be back on Zoom to explain the collective investment model they use to fund their solar projects (including the one planned for Weavers Way Germantown) and how you can help. Learn more and register here. COMING SOON, TOO Electronics Recycling, 2024 EditionSaturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave. It's time once again to rid yourself of old audio and video equipment, batteries, small appliances and more in a sustainable way. Our Environment Committee puts the funds raised from this event toward its annual grants program. No need to register, but you can learn more here. Other Important Co-op StuffOrganic Bartletts, Plus Grapes and SumosThrough Tuesday, April 30, all Weavers Way locations And in the veggie department, look for sales on organic romaine heads and Euro cucumbers. This week's lineup is here. Hyper-Local and Local Veggies, Etc.Fridays, noon-6 p.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 7095 Henry Ave. (at Saul High School), Roxborough Here's what to look for this week at our Henry Got Crops Farm Market:
A Pair of Samplings on Butler Avenue
Another Reminder to Vote for Our BoardThrough Saturday, May 18, online and at all Weavers Way main stores FYI, we need 10% of our membership to vote in order for the election to be valid, so step up and do your part! Look for our election emails in your inbox or click here to read up on the candidates and make your selections. ISO Your Input on Sustainable PackagingThe Co-op's Plastic Reduction Task Force wants to know which products you'd like to see in more Earth-friendly containers, like returnable glass or paper. Aim your phone camera at the QR code at right or click here to take the survey. You Can Still Sign On to Our CSAWe still have openings for our standard and You-Pick CSAs for this season. Both versions offer 24 weeks of veggies, flowers and herbs; there's also a half-season You-Pick subscription available. Learn more and register here. Our Farm Still Needs a WasherOur farmers are still in need of a working, top load washing machine to spin dry baby greens this growing season. The machine must be clean, have no problems with the spin cycle and cannot have a digital control panel. We will pick it up! If you’d like to donate a washer, please send a photo of it and any noteworthy information about how it’s running to Field Manager Akiva Woods here. Last Chance to Join the Co-op and Get $30 in Shopper Credit Our big-time deal for new members will end soon, so don't wait! If you join Weavers Way for $30, we'll give you the same amount of credit to shop in our stores. That means your first year of membership is paid for! Join online here or stop into one of our stores to sign up. How to Round Up for Food for AllShow your support for our discount program for members in need. Food for All makes Co-op products affordable for them and gives them a discount on their membership. By signing up to have your purchases rounded up at the register, you help fund the program. Learn more and get started here. Spring Farm Work and School Cleanups
Sign up for these and/or other shifts in our Member Center. Lifting Up Resilience and DiversityIn this edition of the eNews, the Co-op's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee recognizes the contributions of Arab Americans as part of National Arab American Heritage Month. One of the Trailblazers in Personal TechAnthony “Tony” Fadell (1969-), renowned inventor and entrepreneur, is an Arab-American of Lebanese heritage. He held top positions with Apple, General Magic, Sony, Philips, Matsushita and Toshiba. He is the “Father of the iPod,” co-inventor of the iPhone and was CEO of Nest Labs. CNN named him one of its 10 Thinkers in 2013, and Time Magazine recognized him as one of the world’s 100 most influential people in 2016. Here is a 2022 interview with Fadell from the Lex Fridman Podcast. Cool News for the NeighborhoodISO Need in Deed Teacher PartnersNeed in Deed teacher partners work in grades 3-8 in Philly public schools to embed empathy, informed investigation and civic action into classrooms. For more info, contact Julia Chrestay here; scan the QR code to apply for the 2024-25 network. Weavers Way Ambler Coming Soon Weavers Way Germantown Weavers Way Chestnut Hill Next Door Wellness: Weavers Way Mt. Airy Across the Way |