Just Food Co-op

Blood Drive Tomorrow- Spots Still Open!
If you’ve considered giving blood, or if you give blood regularly, we hope that you will call Just Food (650-0106) today and make an appointment for the blood drive at the store tomorrow (Thursday, October 4). Appointments are still available between 1:15 and 3:45. We need your help to meet our goals!

New Owner Drive in Full Swing
Do you know someone who has considered becoming an owner of Just Food Co-op, but hasn’t done it yet? We’re having an Owner Drive in October, and our goal is 40 new owners! That’s a hefty goal- and to meet it we need your help. Tell your friends and neighbors why you became a co-op owner. Remind them that all owners can vote at our Annual Meeting on October 16 from 6:30-8:30, and that all owners will receive 5% off all purchases (special order pickups excluded) on October 16 at Owner Appreciation Day. If they’re still not convinced, let them know that if they become a paid-in-full owner during the month of October they’ll receive a free Just Food Co-op totebag. Co-op ownership does have its benefits!

Class: Gluten Free Cooking with Kirsten
Thursday, October 11, 7 p.m.- PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED by Oct. 10. Call 650-0106.
Cost: $5
Come learn about new foods and recipes to enhance your repertoire of gluten free cooking. The focus of the class is on alternative natural foods that are gluten free. Participants will receive a handout of recipes and taste 2-3 dishes in class.

Mark Your Calendar: Annual Meeting, Owner Appreciation Day
Head to Just Food on October 16 for Owner Appreciation Day, where all member-owners will receive 5% off all their purchases all day. From 12-5, enjoy free chair massages from Shanna at Creature Comforts Body Work. NOTE: WE WILL CLOSE AT 7 PM THAT DAY.

After shopping and your massage, member-owners are invited to head to the Grand in downtown Northfield from 6:30-8:30 to celebrate our co-op at our Annual Meeting! Enjoy social time for the first hour with great live music, tasty samples from producers like Callister’s Farm, Thousand Hills, Equal Exchange and more, and good conversations. Plus don’t forget to turn in your ballot. Then hear how we’re doing from the General Manager and the Board. Don’t miss it!
Ballots can be turned in at Just Food until 5 p.m. on October 16 or from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at The Grand. Call Just Food at 507-650-0106 if you have questions.

Co-op Tour
October 17, 5-6 p.m.
Join Board Member Ed Frost on a tour of Just Food. Everyone is welcome!

Class: The Dangers of Aspartame
October 17, 6 pm, No Charge
Machelle Kendrick of Northfield Chiropractic will talk about aspartame, artificial sweeteners, and diet foods.

In the Community

Energy Task Force Community Meeting
Are you proud of our twin wind turbines? We’re ready to challenge the community to go further and we’re asking for your valued input. The Mayor’s Energy Task Force invites you to share ideas about elements you would like to see incorporated into a community energy action plan. Come prepared to speak about your sustainable energy idea for up to one minute. We will then talk about ways to implement the ideas presented.

Who: Members of the Northfield Area Community
What: All-community, grassroots meeting to share sustainable energy ideas
When: Wednesday, October 10
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC), Room 103,
1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield

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