Feb. 15 2024: Member Appreciation Has Begun, the Last Member Forum is Tonight and Our Gtown Job Fair is Soon
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Save Big During Our First Member Appreciation of 2024
TODAY, Feb. 15-Thursday, Feb. 29, all Weavers Way locations
It's a wonderful time of the year — the two weeks when Co-op members get an extra 5% off their bill at one of our main stores and Weavers Way Next Door or Across the Way and Weavers Way Mercantile. By the by, the five percent is on top of whatever discounts you already get. Also, we're offering a bang-up deal if you join now: a $30 shopping credit, which basically gives you a free first year of membership. So spread the news and stop by soon! Here's the fine print.
TONIGHT Strategic Plan Forum in the Hill
Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Woodward Community Centre, 8419 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill
Join Weavers Way General Manager Jon Roesser for the final dive into the details of our Strategic Plan. Hope to see you there! Find out more and RSVP here.
Chair Yoga for Every Body
Monday, Feb. 19 and 26, 10-11 a.m., virtual events
Experienced yoga trainer and registered nurse Mira McEwan will guide you through gentle exercises for strength and flexibility and breathing techniques you can do off the floor. FREE; learn more and register here.
Other Important Co-op Stuff
A Trifecta of Citrus Delights
Through Tuesday, Feb. 20, all Weavers Way locations
Navels and two kinds of mandarins, plus buys on organic blueberries, cucumbers and more. The full roster is here.
The Nuts 'n' Bolts of Co-op Membership
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m., virtual event
Recent Weavers Way recruits can get up to speed at this session. Find out what working membership is all about, how the online Member Center works and more. Learn more and register here.
Get Started on Your Garden Plan
Saturday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wissahickon Valley Public Library — Ambler, 209 Race St.
The Co-op is cosponsoring this event along with our pals at Backyard Eats gardening company. Bring your laptop or tablet and get to work on your garden vision for this year. FREE; learn more and sign up here.
Need Work? Come to Our Job Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 2, 9 a.m.-noon, Germantown Outreach Office, 326B W. Chelten Ave.
We need lots of friendly, helpful folks to staff our fourth store, set to open this spring. Please bring a resume; we'll be interviewing both days.
Candidate Applications Due Soon
If you're planning on running for the Co-op's Board of Directors this year, be aware that candidate applications are due by Thursday, Feb. 29. Here's the full list of requirements.
Applications Available for 2024 Environment Committee Grants
Local community groups are eligible for the grants, which range from $100 to $500 and are targeted to projects that tackle climate change. Preference is given to groups from underserved neighborhoods. The application deadline is Friday, March 8. Find out more and download the application here.
Order Your Fave Hill Sammiches Online
Make lunchtime easy peasy by ordering and paying ahead for the Co-op's famous sandwiches from our Chestnut Hill store. Scan the QR code at right or click here to check out the menu and get started.
Members Needed for "Refreshed" Food Justice Committee
The Co-op's Food Justice Committee is actively looking for new members. The group is excited to get back to its roots and take on projects that can help end food insecurity in our community. A virtual meeting will take place sometime next month. Email our Outreach Department if you're interested in participating.
Wanted: A Little Free Library Builder
Our Henry Got Crops Farm in Roxborough is planning to establish a farm-related Little Free Library on site and is looking for a cooperator to build one in the next month or so. The LFL should measure roughly 32"x18"x 25" and the builder has the freedom to design it as they wish. Between eight and 12 cooperator hours will be credited once the project is completed. Please contact our Membership Department or Farm Market Manager Jenna Swartz if you're interested.
Warehouse Help, Outdoor Work and More
- Northwest Mutual Aid Collective in Germantown needs warehouse help on Friday, Feb. 16 and 23, Saturday, Feb. 17 and 24 and Tuesday, Feb. 27. You'll be loading and unloading food and will earn three hours' credit for two hours of work. The shift requires you to be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Volunteers are needed for an outdoor project at Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust on Presidents Day, Monday Feb. 19. (Registration is required by tomorrow, Feb. 16).
- Our Mt. Airy store needs energetic cleaners to bring the store to its best self on Sunday, Feb. 18 and Wednesday, Feb. 21 and 28. You'll earn three hours' credit for two hours of work!
Sign up for these and/or other shifts in our Member Center.
The Black Experience Front and Center
In February, the eNews celebrates the contributions of Black people to arts, culture and other aspects of life as part of Black History Month.
Forging a Path for Black Directors
Theresa “Tressie” Souders (1897-1995) was the first African American woman to write, direct and produce a silent feature film, “A Woman’s Error" (1922). While the script survived, the film, which depicted the race, class and gender issues of African Americans, was lost. Tressie was a self-taught filmmaker. Her pioneering legacy, replete with non-stereotypical portrayals of African Americans, is kept alive by the Tressie Souders Film Society.
—Rosa Lewis, Weavers Way DEI Advisory Committee
Here's more info about Souder and her influence.
Cool News for the Neighborhood
Weavers Way Chestnut Hill
215-866-9150
Main Store:
8424 Germantown Ave.
8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Next Door Wellness:
8426 Germantown Ave.
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Weavers Way Mt. Airy
215-843-2350
Main Store:
559 Carpenter Lane
8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Across the Way
Wellness & Pet:
610 Carpenter Lane
8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
