STARTS TODAY Get an Intro to Yoga

Thursday, Apr. 10, noon-1 p.m., virtually and  at Camaraderie, 10 Cavalier Dr., Ambler

Join Weavers Way member Maura Manzo for the first of this three-class primer on the basics of yoga, including the components of movement, meditation and relaxation. Additional classes will take place on Thursday, Apr.17 and 24. FREE; learn more and sign up here.

Voting for the Board Has Begun

Through Friday, May 2, 8 p.m. in stores and Saturday, May 3, 5 p.m., online

This year, there are six candidates vying for three slots on our Board of Directors. Check out the candidate profiles in the April Shuttle or here and make your selections soon.

Celebrate Earth Month and Reusables

Through Tuesday, Apr. 29, all Weavers Way locations

Look for buys on organic produce, regeneratively raised beef and our new Bulk Starter Kit, among others. The full set of Finds is here, and this week's produce specials are here.

Pea Shoots and Seasonal Salad Mix

Starting Friday, Apr. 11, all Weavers Way locations

The following Weavers Way Farms items will show up in our produce departments tomorrow (Please note: Selection and amount will vary by location):

• Collard greens
• Bunched green garlic
• Parsley
• Pea shoots
• Seasonal salad mix
• Baby spinach
• Spring raab

The Latest Egg Update for Our Stores

According to our Purchasing Manager, Norman Weiss, for the near future, brown eggs are more available than white ones through Legacy, our everyday local egg supplier. As a result, you may see more brown Legacy eggs on display; their white eggs will still be available. FYI, there is no difference in taste, nutrition or price for the brown eggs; shell color is determined by the breed of hen.

Grab 'n' Go Passover Items in Our Stores

All Weavers Way locations

Passover begins Saturday, April 12 at sundown, and our stores are stocked with items for the holiday — matzo ball soup, Chef Bonnie's own gefilte fish, Prep Foods sides and more! Stop by and pick up what you need while supplies last.

Our Blood Drive at the Barry Center

Monday, Apr. 14, 1-6 p.m., Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center, 6815 Emlen St., Mt. Airy

By donating blood, you can save up to three lives! You'll get a $10 Co-op gift card and a Red Cross t-shirt for giving or trying to give. Learn more and sign up here.

Be Part of the Revamped FJC

Wednesday, Apr. 16, virtually and at 326B W. Chelten Ave., Germantown

Be a part of the revival of the Co-op committee that works to combat rising food insecurity in Northwest Philly and Ambler. Virtual participants will receive a Zoom link after they register. Learn more and register here.

A Primer on Ops at the Co-op

Tuesday, Apr. 22, 6:30-8 p.m., 326B W. Chelten Ave., Germantown

Recent Co-op member recruits are invited to this session on how and why we do what we do. Learn about our history, what membership means and what's involved with being a working member. You'll earn two hours work credit for attending! Sign up in our Member Center.

The Power of Herbs and Spices 

Thursday, Apr. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler

Explore the powerful medicinal properties of common herbs and spices with Ursula Adams, a chef, certified integrative nutrition health coach and Co-op member. FREE; learn more and sign up here.

COMING SOON An Intro to Hiking and Camping

Saturday, Apr. 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Henry Got Crops Farm, 7095 Henry Ave., Roxborough

Veteran camper and hiker Eden Sabala will be your guide for this session on the basics, including gear, how to pick a hike, the 10 essentials and more. FREE; learn more and register here.

COMING SOON, TOO Our Fourth Annual Seed Swap

Saturday, Apr. 26, 1-3 p.m., 326B W. Chelten Ave., Germantown

Share your extra seeds, bulbs and seedlings and pick up some new ones from your fellow Co-op members. FREE; find out more and sign up here. 

COMING LATER Our Spring GMM

Saturday, May 3, 4-5:30 p.m., the Gym at Ambler Borough Hall, 131 Rosemary Ave.

Mix and mingle with your fellow members, enjoy some delicious eats and find out the results of this year's Board election. FREE; RSVP here.

Chicken Run Cleanup and Table Staffing

You don't have to be a working member to shop at the Co-op. But we've got a lot of fun and easy ways to volunteer, earn your hours and get your discount. Here are a few:

• Be part of Awbury Arboretum's Cluck Patrol and clean out the hen house and run, and/or help out with setup, groundskeeping or breakdown at Awbury's Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr. 19.
• Help clean up Holman Field in Germantown as part of  the Keep It Clean Trash Team on Thursday, Apr. 10.
• Assist with staffing the Co-op's table at Hatboro's Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr.12.

Sign up for these and/or other shifts in our Member Center.

The Prequel to the Lute and Guitar

The 5,000-year-old oud, the “king of Arabic music", is a pear-shaped, fretless musical instrument that traces its origin to Mesopotamia. Its prominence expanded within the Arabic world during the Islamic Golden Age 13 centuries ago. The oud has a three-octave range and is celebrated throughout Arabic culture. Its emotive pull invokes a range of sensations, including stillness, pain, longing, reflection and spiritual elevation.

This video offers an introduction to the oud.

—Rosa Lewis