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

(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

Friendship In-Store Music: The Ritual
2020-02-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Ashley O’Neill, violin, and Adrian Nofzinger, piano, are the musical duo The Ritual, a music project of many genres. Together, they create largely improvisational melodies and soundtracks that weave together a diverse array of influences from classical to metal. You can see The Ritual perform locally with 5 other musicians as La Curandera and The Ritual.

Friendship store dining area

Franklin In-Store Music: Duo Conmovido
2020-02-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Duo Conmovido is an acoustic duo that re-creates moving, poetic and diverse songs from Latin America.

Seward Co-op Franklin store dining area

Mandu! Korean Dumplings
2020-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Learn how to make vegan dumplings, both steamed and pan fried.
Jessica Toliver, Jess Delicious
$25/$20 co-op owners

Franklin In-Store Music: Will King
2020-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Will King is a guitarist, composer, teacher and recording artist, performing music influenced by his travels in Spain, South America and the Caribbean. Musical styles include an eclectic mix of Classical, Flamenco, Latin Folklórico and pop.
Franklin store dining area

Friendship In-Store Music: Isabel Dammann and Mikaela Marget
2020-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Isabel Dammann is an accomplished classical violinist and fiddler currently living in Minneapolis, MN. She currently plays with fiddle-tabla-guitar fusion trio Sprig of That, Americana folk trio Lady Spruce, and movement/music improvisation group Painting the Room. Isabel is a certified Suzuki violin teacher, and when not playing or teaching music, Isabel enjoys learning about the Earth’s ancient past, spending time outside, cooking without recipes, and finding thrifted treasures.
Mikaela Marget is a freelance cellist/teacher based in Minneapolis. She has studied with Mike Block, Wu Man, and Bassam Saba. Mikaela is involved in “Painting the Room”, a multidisciplinary dance and music collective. When she isn’t playing or teaching, Mikaela enjoys eating spicy foods and hanging out with her two dogs.
Seward Co-op Friendship store dining area

Food as Medicine: Your Food and Mood Connection
2020-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
You are what you eat. Learn about foods that impact your anxiety, depression, stress, and inflammation as well as principles for healthier eating using a lecture format. Take control of your health and be able to make food choices to help balance your mood.
In this class, you will describe how food affects your mental health, understand how to eat foods to balance your mood, identify your own food rules, and gain understanding about how stress and inflammation affect your body.
Monica Peterson, LICSW
$25/20 co-op owners

Board of Directors March Meeting
2020-03-31 18:15 - 20:30 | MN, United States
We hope you’re all safe and well. The March 31 meeting of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors will be held remotely and entirely in executive session. This is due to the co-op’s priority of practicing social distancing, and the board’s need to learn about and discuss impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our cooperative business. As the board of the co-op, we understand that Seward Co-op owners may have questions and concerns at this time, and we do want to be connected with you. The board is working hard to figure out what is best for the long-term future of our co-op in such unprecedented times.
Community Listening Session with Seward Co-op Board on Wednesday, April 1
We appreciate your understanding that holding our board meeting this month in executive session will be most helpful for us to do our work in critical times. We have scheduled a virtual listening session on Wednesday, April 1 from 6–7:30 p.m.
Please stay connected with what is happening at the co-op through our coronavirus webpage, social media and e-newsletters..

Community Listening Session with Board of Directors
2020-04-01 18:00 - 19:30
The board is working hard to figure out what is best for the long-term future of our co-op in such unprecedented times. We appreciate your understanding that holding our March meeting in executive session will be most helpful for us to do our work in critical times.
We have scheduled a virtual listening session with Seward Co-op owners on Wednesday, April 1 from 6–7:30 p.m. Please email your name and co-op owner number to board@seward.coop, in advance, to indicate your intention to attend. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Please stay connected with what is happening at the co-op through our coronavirus webpage, social media and e-newsletters.

Backyard Mushrooms- Virtual Class!
2020-04-18 10:30 - 12:00
UPDATE – Our Backyard Mushrooms class is going virtual! Jeremy will be sending attendees a link for a video chat via Zoom within a week prior to April 18th. We will also be sending information on log kit pick up. Pick up will be at the Franklin Ave store the week prior to the class.
Growing your own gourmet mushrooms can be easy and nearly maintenance free — perfect for backyards and community garden plots. Learn what mycelium is and how to start and care for garden mushrooms and large-diameter mushroom logs. You will also get a peek at how they grow mushrooms at Northwoods Mushrooms. Each participant will inoculate their own oyster mushroom log to take home that should fruit mushrooms in a matter of months.
Jeremy McAdams, Northwoods Mushrooms
$39/$33 co-op owners

Board of Directors April Meeting
2020-04-28 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. An agenda is here. Co-op owners are welcome to observe; your advance RSVP is politely requested. Please email board@seward.coop in advance of the meeting to indicate your intention to attend.
The April 28 meeting will include a 20-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. To attend and/or to participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to April 28. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
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.

Board of Directors May Meeting
2020-05-26 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Agenda is available here. Co-op owners are welcome to observe; your advance RSVP is politely requested. The May 26 meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to May 26. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
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.

Virtual Listening Session with the Board of Directors
2020-05-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join our board this evening for a virtual listening session at 7 p.m. This time of crisis, particularly in south Minneapolis, is an important moment to be together as a community in hope and cooperation. We also hope to reflect on our identity and future work as a community cooperative. Tonight’s listening session will be hosted by Seward Co-op board members. Please join us and share your thoughts. . This evening, Thursday May 28, from 7–8 p.m. Please RSVP to board@seward.coop.
