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We're Open Labor Day . . . and That's Not All!

All stores will be open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7.
Then, the next day, we start our new extended hours at Chestnut Hill! Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, the main store will be open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. (Hours Next Door remain the same — 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily — and Mt. Airy is still 8 a.m.-8 p.m. every day.)

What's Going On at Weavers Way

FRIDAY!
Free Chair Massage, 4-6 p.m.
Weavers Way Next Door
A Labor Day weekend chair massage? Why, yes. Melissa Baehr will be doing her therapeutic thing in Chestnut Hill in September, next first Friday (Oct. 2) in Mt. Airy. Info: innercalmmassage@massagetherapy.com.

SATURDAY!
Farm Volunteer Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Henry Got Crops Farm at Saul High School, 7095 Henry Ave.

Join our farmers for a morning of getting your hands dirty at the farm at Saul High School in Roxborough. Working member hours available, of course! Info: henrygotcrops@weaversway.coop.

Health & Tea Demo, 1:30-3 p.m.
Weavers Way Chestnut Hill

Alain of West Chester’s Health & Tea will be here to sample loose-leaf green, black and white teas. Their products come from certified biological farms. Sip for yourself!

SUNDAY & TUESDAY!
Pre- and Post-Labor Day Cheese Tastings
Sept. 6, 1-5 p.m.; Sept. 8, 3-7 p.m.

Weavers Way Chestnut Hill
John Connor will stake his spot at the back of the store, offering cheeses for before and after Labor Day. On Sunday, he’ll feature selections from Conebella Farm of Elverson, Chester County. The dairy produces a variety of cheddars as well as preservative-free cheese spreads. On Tuesday, he’s back with Claudio’s smoked mozzarella from down South Philly, and Olli salami from Mechanicsville, Va. Time to get your snack (back) on!

And don't forget — new hours start Tuesday at Weavers Way Chestnut Hill: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Come early, stay late!

Organic Produce Specials Through Sept. 7

'Cause, yeah, did we mention we're open Labor Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.?

Bag of baby carrots

Baby Carrots
$1.89/1 lb. bag
(reg. $2.39)

Red seedless grapes

Red Seedless Grapes
$3.49/lb.
(reg. $3.99)

Bag of Braeburn apples

Braeburn Apples
$3.99/3 lb. bag
(reg. $7.99)

Weavers Way Farmstands

What We've Got Growing On This Week

'Cause, yeah, at the farms, summer's still going strong.

Henry Got Crops Farmstand
Friday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
7095 Henry Ave., at Saul High School

Look for: Tomatoes, kale, sweet peppers, beets and potatoes.

Weavers Way Farms at Headhouse Farmers Market
Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
2nd & Lombard streets

Look for: Tomatoes, kale, sweet peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, summer squash, multicolored beets, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce mix and baby kale.

Weavers Way Community Programs Farmstand
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3-6 p.m.
At the Chestnut Hill store, 8424 Germantown Ave.

Look for: Leeks, onions, squash, cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, blackberries, herbs and flowers.

Support P6 & Have a Good Time in the Process

Cooperators' Brunch
Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
W/N W/N Coffee Bar, 923 Spring Garden St.

What's P6, you say? Why, it's "Cooperation Among Cooperatives." (Visit www.weaversway.coop/international-coop-principles if you're interested in learning more.) But really, all you need to know is that if you're sticking around for Labor Day weekend, why not join the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance and folks from other Philly co-ops for good food, delightful beverages and charming company at the cooperatively-run W/N W/N Coffee Bar. For info and to RSVP, visit the event page at facebook.com/events/1724073671153527/

Even More P6 Fun — Save the Date

Ambler Co-op Cookbook Swap and Fall Fling
Sunday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Come by the Ambler Co-op cookbook swap,  217 E Butler Ave. (the parking lot of the closed Ambler Bottom Dollar, and the location is no accident). Bring cookbooks to exchange, meet other co-op member-owners, have a coffee and a baked good and learn hula hooping from a pro! Ambler Co-op volunteers will be taking questions and signing up new members. More info: amblerfoodcoop.org.

Sign Up, Sign Up, Sign Up!

Save the Date — Urban Farm Bike Ride

10th Annual Urban Farm Bike Ride
Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Weavers Way Community Programs invites you to explore urban farms throughout Philadelphia’s neighborhoods! This year’s two-wheel tours feature new farms as well as old favorites that have exciting new things taking place. Ticket includes a sweet T-shirt, delicious snacks along the way, post-ride beer and pizza at Philadelphia Brewing Company and a tax-deductible donation to WWCP! For more info and to sign up: www.weaversway.coop/bikeride.

Attention Cooperators!
 If you’d like to earn Working Member credits by helping out with the ride, email Jill Fink at jill@weaversway.coop 

And Put These on Your Calendar for Next Week

Weavers Way Health & Wellness Committee
Thursday, Sept. 10, 6:30-8 p.m.
Interested in alternative products, less-well-known modalities or just plain old healthy practices? See and be seen at the Co-op Health & Wellness Committee. Monthly meetings take place in the Community Room, 555 Carpenter Lane (adjacent to the Mt. Airy store). Info: apedrick@weaversway.coop.

Movie Nights at the Farm: "The Wizard of Oz"
Friday, Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m.
You're not in Kansas, but at the Henry Got Crops Farm at Saul High School, 7095 Henry Ave. as Movie Nights shift to Friday. Grab the kids, a picnic dinner and a blanket, and join us for an evening under the stars. The screening starts at sunset, which should be around 7:15 p.m. Come early to shop the farmstand until 7, and spend some time exploring the fields. Toto too, if he's on a leash!

For the most up-to-date info on what's up at Weavers Way:
Visit the online events calendar at www.weaversway.coop/events.