559 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-843-2350
8424 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-866-9150
Gluten Free Day is Coming Jan. 28!
Join Weavers Way Co-op for a day of gluten-free foods and information, Sat., January 28, noon to 4 p.m. at Weavers Way Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Ave., in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Samples of products from Manufacturers like Glutino, Nature’s Path, Mary Gone Crackers, and Blue Diamond Crackers
This was a great event last year, and this year should be even better! For more information, contact outreach@weaversway.coop .
Celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2012!
The United Nations declared 2012 the “International Year of Cooperatives” to highlight the contribution of cooperatives to the socio-economic development here and around the world. 2012 will be a year to educate co-op members and the public about cooperatives, promote their formation and growth, and encourage governments to establish policies, laws and rules for co-ops.
Weavers Way Environment Committee Now Accepting Community Grant Applications
Weavers Way Environment Committee invites community groups from the surrounding area in Mt. Airy, Germantown, East Falls, West Oak Lane, and Chestnut Hill to submit proposals for grants. Grant funds are awarded each year for clearly identifiable public purposes resulting in a tangible improvement for the community. Most grants are awarded for public purposes that benefit the environment through education and/or gardening projects. Funds may be used for such projects as planting trees and herbaceous plants, garden equipment, and enhancement of parks. Some environmentally based educational programs have also been funded through this program. Click HERE for more info and application.
Open Staff Position: Store Manager, Chestnut Hill
We are currently seeking applicants for the manager of our Chestnut Hill store. For consideration candidates must have previous retail management experience. Natural food experience is highly desirable. This is a full-time, salaried position, eligible for the co-op's excellent benefits package. If you are interested in learning more about this position, contact Jon Roesser at hr@weaversway.coop.
Weavers Way Seeks Apprentices and Interns for 2012 Farming Season
Weavers Way is currently seeking apprentices and interns to work with us on our farming projects in Northwest Philadelphia. The farm sites consist of a 2-acre market farm, and a 2.5-acre CSA. The farms are run through Weavers Way Coop, 5,000 member, community owned market with locations in Mt Airy and Chestnut Hill. Each apprentice and intern will focus their time at one of the two sites. Both positions offer experience with small scale, diversified, organic farming and the opportunity to develop skills in greenhouse production, season extension, pest management, planting, weeding, harvesting, marketing as well as volunteer management. Click HERE for more.
CreekSide Co-op Seeks General Manager
With the purchase of its new home just a week away, and construction set to begin less than a month away, CreekSide Co-op is currently seeking a General Manager to guide the store to it’s scheduled September 2012 opening and beyond. CreekSide Co-op looking for a caring, creative professional to partner in creating something inspiring that runs well from day one. If you have 7-10 years of successfully progressive experience in grocery, natural or specialty quality foods, or food service, preferably in a Cooperative environment, you could be right for us and we could be right for you. Click HERE for more.
January is a Great Time to Start Your 2012 Giving!
Thanks to everyone who participated in Weavers Way Community Programs' first year-end fundraising campaign. We still need to raise funds for our programs, so whether you are a member or not, consider making a donation. Contributions to WWCP are tax-deductible. Click HERE to see a new video about some of WWCP’s work at Saul High School.
Henry Got Crops! CSA Shares Now Available!
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a method of food distribution that directly links farmers and local community members, letting both share in the natural risks and rewards of farming. CSA members purchase a “share” of the farm produce at the beginning of the growing season. Every week throughout the season, the members receive a week’s worth of fresh produce from the farm. Henry Got Crops! CSA is a partnership between Weavers Way Farms and Saul Agricultural High School. Click HERE to download an order form to support Henry Got Crops! in 2012.
A Day in the Life of WW Chestnut Hill
Check out this video of the Chestnut Hill store on Christmas Eve day. Thanks to Keegan Baird, brother of grocery manager Brittany Baird.
More than 300,000 Have Commented on FDA Petition to Label GMO Foods!
If you haven’t commented on the petition yet, it’s not too late! Just click HERE. If you have commented, thank you! Together, we have grown a groundswell of support. The campaign has been featured in major media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and AlterNet to the Chicago Tribune. You can continue to play a critical role, spreading the word through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and emails, helping to exponentially increase petition comments. Let’s keep it up! Share the campaign with your friends and family. E-mail comments on the web site to contact@weaversway.coop.
NOTICE of Election for Board of Directors Elections will be held at the Weavers Way Co-op Spring General Membership Meeting Sunday, May 20, 2012 Board Positions to be filled: 4 At-Large Directors for 3-Year terms and 1 At-Large Director to fill a remaining 2-Year term Nomination Form Click HERE for nomination form and details. All Nomination Forms must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2012.
BOARD MEETINGS:
Board meetings are held on the second floor of 555 Carpenter Lane, usually on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, unless otherwise noted. CHECK IT OUT ... ►HOME DELIVERY ►CATERING
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Weavers Way Gift Cards
Weavers Way Gift Cards are easy to buy and easy to use. You can buy them in any amount you choose, from any of our stores, or right from home. Click HERE for more.
Weavers Way Hiring Weavers Way is always on the lookout for top talent! If you are interested in being considered for employment opportunities, please contact Jon Roesser, H. R. Manager, at 215-843-2350, ext. 132, or hr@weaversway.coop.
Co-op Committees Need Your Help! Weavers Way has long relied on members to perform the important work of our committees. Especially as we embark on our exciting expansion, we need your help to make sure that this important work gets done. We particularly need help on our Membership Committee and our Education Committee. Interested? Contact us at contact@weaversway.coop .
Attend a Weavers Way Welcome Meeting and Get Two Hours Work Credit! Get a Jump on Member Work, with Your First Two Hours Just for Attending a Welcome Meeting!
Whether you are a new member or thinking about becoming one, Weavers Way Welcome Meetings, or Orientation Meetings, are a great way to find out more about what Weavers Way is all about, and what membership offers. And now you get two hours work credit just for attending! Here are some Upcoming Meeting dates:
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment/Chestnut Hill 8431 Germantown Ave. (parking entrance on E. Highland Ave.) • Weds, January 18 at 6:45 p.m. • Weds, February 8 at 6:45 p.m.
Weavers Way Co-op Offices/Mt. Airy 555 W. Carpenter Lane • Saturday, January 14 at 10 a.m. • Saturday, February 11 at 10 a.m.
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