|
31 Days of Healthy, Wealthy & Wise! Stop by the Co-op any (or every) day in January for fun, easy and interesting ways to improve your health, expand your knowledge or save money. |
|||||
|
Date |
time |
cost? |
Title |
description |
location |
|
Sunday, January 1 |
12-6 |
Free |
31 MORE Days of Vegetables |
We know you just vowed to eat better! Stop by the Demo Counter for quick, easy inspirations to get you through the winter. |
demo counter |
|
Monday, January 2 |
7 am – 10pm |
Free |
Cooking Class Raffle |
Today only, we’re raffling off a seat in every Intro Class in January. |
demo counter |
|
Tuesday, January 3 |
6-8 |
Free |
Suburban Self Sufficiency circle
|
Put the chickens to bed and come on down to our coop to discuss all things homestead related. |
conference room |
|
Wednesday, January 4 |
6 pm |
Free |
Gluten Free circle |
If you’re on a gluten free diet, stop by to try new products and discuss recipes and make new friends.. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Wednesday, January 4 |
6-8 pm |
Free |
Member Orientation |
This is the place to start learning about the store YOU own, and also the first step in volunteering. |
conference room |
|
Thursday, January 5 |
7pm |
Free |
Club Vegan
|
January’s theme will be Vegan Cookbooks, and will include a potluck. Bring a dish to share and some eating ware. If you like bring in your arsenal of vegan cookbooks for perusal; mark your fave recipes to share! |
conference room |
|
Friday, January 6 |
12:30 |
Free |
Using Food and Natural Approaches to Combat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
A presentation by Naturopath Bianca Gil of the Institute for Restorative Health |
conference room |
|
Saturday, January 7, |
2:00 pm |
$7 |
Intro to Knives.
|
Not quite ready for full on knife skills? We’ll survey different types and brands of knives, spend a few minutes on knife care, and explore one or two basic cuts |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Sunday, January 8 |
5-7 |
Free |
DFC Knitting and Crafting Circle
|
Come knitters, crocheters, embroiderers all! Whether you’ve never picked up a pair of needles or you’ve been at it for years, you’re invited! Join us to work on our projects, troubleshoot problems, and discuss favorites. |
conference room |
|
Monday, January 9 |
6:00 |
$7 |
Intro to Meat Cookery**
|
If you’re tired of tough chops and dried-out chicken, we’ve got your back. We’ll cover basic techniques and investigate the best cuts for the job. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Monday, January 9, |
7-8 |
Free |
Davis Food Writers Group |
Local food writers & bloggers are invited to gather for discussion, workshop and mutual support in our mission to produce delicious, delicious writing that matters. |
conference room |
|
Tuesday, January 10 |
6:00 |
$7 |
Intro to Gluten-Free Flours
|
The hard part of gluten free cooking is learning the whys & wherefores of the flour. This class is a prerequisite to our GF Baking classes. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Wednesday, January 11 |
5:30 |
Free |
Insulin Resistance: What is it and Is it really a big deal? |
A presentation by nutritionist & registered nurse Shelly Rodgers of the Institute for Restorative Health |
conference room |
|
Thursday, January 12 |
6-8 pm |
Free |
This is the place to start learning about the store YOU own, and also the first step in volunteering. |
conference room |
|
|
Friday, January 13 |
11:30-1:30 |
Free |
USE Credit Union |
Learn about your Credit Union options! |
demo counter |
|
Friday, January 13 |
6:00 pm |
Free |
Union Bank presentation |
Borrowing Basics |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Saturday, January 14 |
11-2 |
Free |
Linux Demo
|
Come learn about an open-source operating system (that isn’t owned by a giant corporation!) |
demo counter |
|
Sunday, January 15 |
6:00 |
$7 |
Intro to Kumquats
|
What are these surprising winter citrus fruits? Join us in celebrating the season with these little orange firecrackers. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Monday, January 16 |
4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 |
Free |
Store Tours |
Wish you were a better shopper? Join us for a fun, fast tour of your co-op that will help you eat better, and cheaper. Starts in Produce every 30 minutes. |
produce department |
|
Tuesday, January 17 |
6-8 pm |
Free |
This is the place to start learning about the store YOU own, and also the first step in volunteering. |
conference room |
|
|
Wednesday, January 18 |
6-7 pm |
Free |
Stress check
|
Have you ever really paid attention to your stress and how it affects your body? This individual session with acupuncturists Brian Dempsey, L.Ac. and Rasa Sammy, L.Ac. will help you to identify areas of tension and pain related to stress and help you to formulate strategies to target and release your stress. We invite you to this free examination as a way of promoting your personal health, awareness and vitality. |
conference room |
|
Thursday, January 19 |
6:00 pm |
Free |
Member Linkage Task Force |
How should the Board that runs our store communicate with our 11,000 member households? Help us figure it out! |
conference room |
|
Friday, January 20 |
11:30-1:30 |
Free |
Yolo Federal Credit Union |
Wondering about a mortgage? Where to keep your retirement funds? Come learn about a whole different kind of banking! |
demo counter |
|
Saturday, January 21 |
6:00 |
$7 |
Intro to Greens*
|
You know you ought to eat them, but, well, greens are scary! Green identification, buying tips and a couple of quick and easy recipes will get you set up for Green success. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Sunday, January 22 |
1-5 |
Free |
Green Cleaning Tours |
Interested in going chemical free? Stop by the demo counter on the hour for a free tour of our green cleaning products! |
|
|
Monday, January 23 |
7:00 pm |
Free |
Co-op Board of Directors Meeting |
Our volunteer Board of Directors meets monthly – and would love to meet you! Members welcome; member comment period at 7:00. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Tuesday, January 24 |
6:00 |
$7 |
Intro to Professional Tips & Tricks
|
Would you like kitchen work to be easier? Learn tips and tricks for working efficiently, reducing waste and getting ahead of the curve! |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Wednesday, January 25 |
7:00 pm |
Free |
One Farm at a Time Presentation
|
Join us Marketing Coordinator Melanie Madden for a free presentation and informal discussion about One Farm at a Time, a collaboration of local co-ops and nonprofits seeking to preserve small farms for future generations. |
conference room |
|
Thursday, January 26 |
6:00 pm |
Free |
Mary Waldner |
Meet Mary Waldner, founder of Mary’s Gone Crackers! |
conference room |
|
Thursday, January 26 |
5:30-7:30 |
Free |
Davis Community Acupuncture Clinic |
Curious about acupuncture? Stop by the store to meet our neighbors and get your questions answered. |
demo counter |
|
Friday, January 27 |
TBD |
Free |
Davis Media Access |
Join us to help record PSAs and/or station IDS at the Coop, including non-commercial community messages, tips on seasonal produce or health & wellness. |
|
|
Saturday, January 28 |
7 am – 10pm |
Free |
3 Sentence Dinner Recipes |
Resolved to cook more, but already tired of figuring out dinner? Stop by to pick up our brand new cooklet! |
demo counter |
|
Sunday, January 29 |
2:00 |
$7 |
Intro to Fat Freedom! |
The world is obsessed with bacon--but you don't have to be! You can have your health, and eat good, too. This one-hour class will steer you toward cooking and eating in an unprocessed, naturally-low-in-fat way. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Monday, January 30 |
6:00 |
$7 |
Intro to Root Vegetables |
Step beyond potatoes and carrots to enjoy some delicious, inexpensive, healthy variety in your roots. |
Teaching Kitchen |
|
Tuesday, January 31 |
6-8 pm |
Free |
This is the place to start learning about the store YOU own, and also the first step in volunteering. |
conference room |
|