Seward Community Co-op

Know Our Grower: Wisconsin Growers Co-op
2019-11-02 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Meet the folks who grow our food! Wisconsin Growers Co-op will be in the Friendship store from 3-6 p.m. sampling their sweet potatoes! Wisconsin Growers Co-op will also be at at Franklin from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
About Wisconsin Growers Co-op:
Founded in 2006 to help 20 families maintain ownership of their farms. Its members are dedicated to the idea that if farmers take good care of the soil, the soil will pay back with high-quality produce. This mindset has proven effective; WI Growers often brings us produce all year long, from greenhouse radishes at the first sight of spring clear around the calendar to over-wintered parsnips. The key to the longevity of their growing season is labor-intensive, fossil-fuel-free farming methods. On nearly 40 acres of the co-op’s land, farmers plant, tend and harvest crops exclusively using horses, horse machinery and hand tools.

Franklin In-Store Music- Mia Thompson
2019-11-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Mia Thompson is 15 years old, and has been writing original songs since she was eight years old. Since she began, she has written around 70 songs, and is still constantly creating!
Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Friendship In-Store Music: Matt Yetter
2019-11-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Matt Yetter is the real deal: an old-school, slide guitar playing, harmonica-tooting country blues artist who characterizes music as “a way of making a connection to everybody all at once”.
Seward Co-op Friendship Store dining area

Intro to Soap Making
2019-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Learn soap making from one of Seward Co-op’s most popular soap vendors! In this demonstration class, students will be shown soap making using the cold process method. Each student receives an instruction manual and takes home five bars of soap ($25 retail).
John Hanson, Seward Soap
$30/$25 co-op owners

Harvest Celebration Catering Menu Sampler
2019-11-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Both Stores, MN, United States
Stop in at either the Franklin or Friendship store to sample items from our Harvest Celebration catering menu! Taste a variety of Seward-made sides and pies, place your orders for pickup for your celebratory feast.
Place order for side and pies at the Deli counter or call us by Thursday, Nov. 14. Whole pies must be ordered 72 hours in advance.
Pre-order your local, free-range turkey to request the size you want at the Meat counter or online by Thursday, Nov. 21.

Opioid overdose prevention - Narcan Training with Valhalla Place
2019-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Valhalla Place is a premier provider of addiction and mental health services in the Twin Cities. In this class presented by Stephanie Devich and Seward Co-op you will learn about local opioid trends, high risks of overdose, signs of sedation versus overdose, and how to administer the lifesaving drug Narcan in an opioid overdose situation. You will also learn the laws protecting you in case of an overdose reversal. All attending will receive a free Narcan kit to take home.
Stephanie Devich BS, CPP, LADC
Counselor, Harm Reduction Specialist
Valhalla Place
This class is free but space is limited; please register in advance if you will attend through the Eventbrite link below.
More about Seward Co-op’s role in community crisis here – https://seward.coop/seward-co-ops-role-in-community-crisis/
More about Valhalla Place here- https://valhallaplace.com/about-us/

Franklin In-Store Music: Stu Janis
2019-11-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Celtic, classical, Klezmer, and meditative music on hammered dulcimer, handpan, and concertina.
Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Friendship In-Store Music: Theyself
2019-11-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
‘Doc’ Pat Dougherty is an artist and multi-instrumentalist that started writing songs in a borrowed storage closet on the West Bank of Minneapolis.
After touring the United States with several DIY bands for a few years, they took a year off and wrote a song a week debuting each new work at residency gig at the former Minneapolis haunt Reverie and forming the sound that led to Theyself: a mix of Americana roots woven with stompin’ beats, indie pop hooks, and soulful blues.

Seward Co-op Friendship store dining area

Board of Directors November Meeting
2019-11-26 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. Please email board@seward.coop in advance of the meeting to indicate your intention to attend. This will allow us to notify you in the event of scheduling changes. The next regular board meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 6:15 p.m. at the Creamery, 2601 E. Franklin Ave. Agenda is here. Co-op owners are welcome to observe; your advance RSVP is politely requested.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Franklin In-Store Music: Charmin Michelle
2019-12-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
This charismatic chanteuse’s conversational style recalls the late Billie Holiday and other legendary ladies of jazz. And, yet, Charmin Michelle‘s music is free of tiresome camp and easy nostalgia. She’s a savvy songstress and, while putting her own imprint on a melody, is always respectful of those who first inhabited it.
Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Friendship In-Store Music: Rachel Bearinger
2019-12-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Rachel Bearinger is a singer-songwriter whose work weaves from classic folk into the realms of jazz, rock, and baroque pop. Her sweet voice and skilled approach to the guitar make the perfect foundation for her unique and expressive songs.
Seward Co-op Friendship store dining area

Making Winter Medicines
2019-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
In this workshop participants will learn the basics about making herbal syrups, infused vinegars and tinctures. Participants will make and take home Elderberry Syrup, Fire Cider, and Echinacea Tincture. Students take home medicines.
Monarda Thrasher, WildFarmacy Project
$45/$40 co-op owners

Opioid overdose prevention - Narcan Training with Valhalla Place
2019-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States

(Canceled) Sewing Sustainably: Produce Bags with An Upcycled Closet
2019-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Students will create two reusable produce bags out of sustainably sourced and second hand materials. Students will learn the basics of sewing to structure their bags and feel empowered to make their own reusable bags for themselves, or as great gifts for friends and family! No experience needed, all levels welcome! All supplies will be provided but participants are welcome to bring whatever they would feel most comfortable using (sewing machines, fabrics, etc).
Lauren Callis, An Upcycled Closet
$30/$25 co-op owners

Opioid overdose prevention – Narcan Training with Valhalla Place
2019-12-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States

Franklin In-Store Music: Lindsay Pedalty
2019-12-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Lindsay Pedalty sings jazz standards and pop songs, and even a country tune or two. Performing with her father Bruce Pedalty on piano, veteran of the MN music scene.
Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Friendship In-Store Music: Natalie Fideler
2019-12-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Natalie Fideler is a composer and singer-songwriter currently based in Minneapolis, MN. Her chosen genre is ‘alternative pop’ which is riddled with honesty and influenced by everything from Bikini Kill to Beethoven. Through the use of colorful harmonies, intricate lyrics, stylistic double-dipping, and cheeky honesty, Fideler seeks to inspire deeper thought and personal reflection via catchy tunes.
Seward Co-op Friendship store dining area

Opioid overdose prevention – Narcan Training with Valhalla Place
2019-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Franklin In-Store Music: Mark Grim
2020-01-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
“Some songs old, some songs, new. Some songs country, some songs blue”. Mark Grim showcases vocals and guitar music from the 1900’s to the present.
Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Friendship In-Store Music: Hannah Flowers
2020-01-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Hannah Flowers is a traditional Irish harpist and singer from St. Paul, Minnesota who specializes in the tunes and songs of the British Isles.
Seward Co-op Friendship store dining area

Shades of Green: After-Death Options in the Metro
2020-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Learn about green burials and other earth-friendly options for your body after death. This class will empower you to choose the right plan for you so you can live fully into a new year.
Presented by Funeral Consumers Alliance of Minnesota
This class is free but space is limited; please register in advance if you will attend through the Eventbrite link below.

Franklin In-Store Music: Greg Herriges
2020-01-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Greg Herriges whirls a mix of original and traditional “progressive world music” on guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. An award-winning composer and performer, his music and writing have found international recognition.
Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Friendship In-Store Music: EVV
2020-01-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
EVV tells stories of her life through song. While incorporating jazz and blues, she draws from her soulful roots.
Seward Co-op Friendship store dining area

Seafood Producers Cooperative Captain's Dinner
2020-01-21 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a tasting dinner of Alaskan seafood, with sea stories and conversation with fisher people from Seafood Producers Co-op!
Join us on Tuesday, January 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Co-op Creamery Cafe for Seafood Producers Cooperative’s Captain’s Dinner. Taste a variety of appetizers and three varieties of high-quality, line-caught Alaskan seafood from from the oldest fishers’ co-operative in North America.
You’ll hear from folks of SPC how continuing cooperation helps support Seward’s mission of equitable economic relationships for fisher people, and participate in conversation with SPC on the importance of harvest sustainability and transparency in the seafood distribution system. You’ll also take home recipes to replicate the incredible flavors of SPC’s fish in your own home!
$20; drink pairings will also be available for purchase.

Sewing Sustainably: Produce Bags with An Upcycled Closet
2020-01-23 18:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Gyoza Dumplings
2020-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Koshiki Yonemura from Tanpopo Studio will share the skill of delicious and savory dumpling-making; mixing, rolling and shaping the dough, stuffing the filing and preparing the homemade ponzu sauce. Locally sourced ground pork is mingled together with Napa cabbage, garlic chives and ginger to make the flavorful fillings. Then these beautifully shaped dumplings are pan-fried to perfection.
Koshiki Yonemura, Tanpopo Studio
$35/$30 co-op owner

Board of Directors January Meeting
2020-01-28 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. Please email board@seward.coop in advance of the meeting to indicate your intention to attend. This will allow us to notify you in the event of scheduling changes. The first regular board meeting of 2020 is Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 6:15 p.m. at the Creamery, 2601 E. Franklin Ave. Co-op owners are welcome to observe; your advance RSVP is politely requested. An agenda is here.
The board has allocated time during the Jan. 28 meeting for a Hopes and Dreams discussion with guests. Directors intend to prepare themselves for an upcoming board retreat, and they invite you to come to share your Hopes and Dreams for Seward Co-op. A 10-minute co-op owners comment period will follow, and individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. To indicate your intention to attend and participate in the discussion and/or comment period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Jan. 28.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Friendship In-Store Music: Swanny Rose
2020-02-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Swanny Rose is an “Americana, Soul & Rock-N-Roll” singer-songwriter and tribute entertainer with over 30 years of performance experience. Her powerful voice, writing prowess, and equally compelling tribute song selection keeps audiences of all ages and musical preferences excited for what’s next!
Seward Co-op Friendship store dining area

Franklin In-Store Music: Mike & Me
2020-02-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Hot pickin’ & cool tunes. Michael Keyes on guitar and Philip Rampi on small kit percussion.
Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Perfect Bowl of Tempura Soba
2020-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Learn to make Japanese dashi stock from scratch and cook soba to make a delicious bowl of Soba noodles with shrimp and vegetable tempura! This tried and tested recipe is from Tanpopo Noodle Shop, a Japanese restaurant that was once located in Lowertown St. Paul. You will be able to recreate flavors from Tanpopo after this class.
Koshiki Yonemura, Tanpopo Studio
$35/$30 co-op owner
