Seward Co-op 50th Anniversary Block Party at Open Streets
2022-07-10 11:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Save the date and join us for a block party celebrating 50 years of Seward Co-op! We’re partnering with Open Streets Franklin Ave to bring music, food, and fun to Franklin Avenue between 25th and 26th Ave.

•$5 Community Meal featuring Seward Co-op-made meat and veg options
•Community Foods Fair- meet and sample treats from local producers
•Live music by Malamanya and Kashimana; plus DJs from Phillips-based local radio station KRSM
•Family friendly activities with our community partners and SEED recipients
•Live screenprinting- Screenprint your own reusuable co-op grocery bag! Bring your own tote bag to print on, or we’ll provide one to the first 75 people.
•Seward Co-op staff art fair
•Bounce house
•And more! See Eventbrite link below for more details.
This event is open to all! RSVP is not required, but if you register via the Eventbrite link below, we will send you a reminder email the day before the event.
Celebrate 50 Years of Seward Co-op!
Open Streets Franklin Ave 2022

Information Session for Board Candidates
2022-07-26 17:30 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2022 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op.
All candidates are required to attend an online information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. The final opportunity for 2022 is the info session and board meeting on July 26!
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Aug. 1. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors July Meeting
2022-07-26 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, July 26. The 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. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to July 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.

Board of Directors August Meeting
2022-08-30 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30. It 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. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Aug. 30. 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.

Intro to Soap Making (In-person class)
2022-09-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soapmaking techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
This is an in-person class at our Franklin Avenue location.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

Cooking with Koshiki: Nikuman, Steamed Pork Bun & Egg Drop Soup (virtual class)
2022-09-19 18:00 - 19:30
If you travel in Japan during the winter, you will come across street food vendors and convenience stores selling Nikuman steamed buns. Originally called Chukaman (Chinese-style steamed buns) were introduced to Japan in the late 1920s and are now a winter staple across the country.
Today, we will prepare just that: floured buns filled with pork and onion, then steamed on the bamboo steamer. A side of quick and easy egg drop soup makes this a full and flavorful meal.
Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen
This is a virtual class. Please register via the Eventbrite link below.

Board of Directors September Meeting
2022-09-27 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27. The 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. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Sept. 27. 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.

Conversations with the Seward Co-op Board
2022-09-29 18:30 - 19:30
Join members of our board on Thursday, September 29 for a virtual drop in conversation at 6:30 p.m.
Seward Co-op is in a time of change with a leadership transition, reflections on our 50th anniversary, and the work of defining a long term vision. Board members will be present to answer questions and be in conversation about your hopes for our co-op and community. Please join us! You can RSVP via Eventbrite and you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting before Sept 29.

Seward Co-op Board of Directors Candidate Forum
2022-10-03 18:00 - 19:30
Join us online on Monday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. for the Seward Co-op Board of Directors Candidate Forum.
The goal of the Candidate Forum is to help co-op owners make thoughtful decisions in selecting candidates best suited to help Seward Co-op work towards its Ends Statement.
This is an opportunity to engage with the 2022 board candidates and with current directors. You’ll hear from each of the candidates and why they are running for Seward Co-op’s board.
Bring questions you would like to pose to the candidates, or submit in advance to board@seward.coop.
Please RSVP in advance, and don’t forget to register for our Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 25 here.

Intro to Soap Making (in-person class)
2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Friendship store to learn soapmaking techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
This is an in-person class at our Friendship location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
Note- the Fall issue of Sprout! incorrectly listed the class time starting at 7:00 p.m. – the class is from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m

Seward Co-op 101 (in-person class)
2022-10-17 18:00 - 19:30
Join Seward board members to get the scoop on Seward Co-op! Learn about the history and evolution of co-ops, how Seward came to be and where we’re headed, what it means to be a co-op owner, and how YOU play an important role in helping Seward live its vision to sustain a healthy community.
Kate Seybold + Sally Nixon, Seward Co-op Board of Directors
We’d have to cap the attendees at 12 people (virtual classes usually bring in over 100 people).
Free
This is an in-person class at our Friendship store location. Please register in advance- registration will close at noon the day of class.

Cooking with Koshiki- Japanese Bento (virtual class)
2022-10-24 18:00 - 19:30
Bento is Japanese boxed lunch or dinner where small portions of well-balanced prepared foods are beautifully arranged in wooden and lacquered boxes. We will prepare Kara-age (marinated and fried chicken), sweet potato rice, tamagoyaki (egg omelet), and a side of seasonal vegetables.
Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen
Free
This is a virtual class. Please RSVP in advance.

Seward Co-op 51st Annual Owner Meeting - Celebrating The Power of Cooperation and Community
2022-10-25 18:00 - 19:00
Join us online Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a virtual presentation of Seward Co-op’s 51st Annual Owner Meeting. Help us celebrate the power of cooperation and community as we conclude a memorable year of honoring our 50th anniversary!
Gather for one last toast to our 50th anniversary year as we debut a new video celebrating Seward Co-op’s history and community impact. We will also share the results of the board of directors election and announce the SEED recipients for 2023, including the results of our annual Community Choice SEED vote!
Join Annual Meeting on Zoom at 6pm
If you would prefer to listen to the webinar over phone, you can do so by calling:
(312) 626-6799
Webinar ID: 844 4082 3032
We kicked-off our 50th anniversary last year with an Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard, author of “Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice.” Jessica joined Seward Co-op owners, board members and local co-op innovators in conversation about how co-ops can be a manifestation of abolition—inspiration as we began a year of exploring our evolution as a co-op over the past 50 years and who we want to be 50 years in the future.
In January, we welcomed early co-op movement leaders Lori Zuidema, Gary Cunningham, and Leo Cashman for a virtual panel discussion about the original documentary film “The Co-op Wars.” The discussion served as an unofficial reunion for many long-time Seward Co-op owners. It provided an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at motivations behind the founding of numerous Twin Cities co-ops, and addressed issues of inequity that are still relevant today.
April brought the triumphant return of our in-person Community Supported Agriculture Fair at the Creamery building. Nearly 30 local farmers visited with community members about CSAs and shared the importance of working together to build a strong local food economy. There were raffles, samples, snacks, a lot of laughter, and only a little bit of rain.
And finally, we partied like it was 1972 at Seward Co-op’s 50th anniversary block party at Open Streets Franklin! Co-op owners and neighbors feasted on the popular $5 community meal and danced in the street to local bands and DJs curated by KRSM. Over 20 community organizations and Community Foods vendors joined the celebrations with food samples, art, and family activities.
Interpreting services will be available during the Annual Owner Meeting .

Indigenous Foods Class Series - Cushaw Squash, Walleye, and Blue Corn (virtual class)
2022-11-03 18:00 - 19:30
Co-op Community Conversations presents:
Indigenous Foods Class Series
We are honored to partner again this year with local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center to share their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops.
These six classes will all focus on a different recipes using traditional ingredients. We will learn how to make delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts as instructors share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts on local and native-grown foods.
Free virtual classes, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Note- you will need to register on Eventbrite for each class. You can find all of the class links at seward.coop/events
Thursday, Nov 3 – Cushaw Squash, Walleye, and Blue Corn with Brian Yazzie (Yazzie the Chef, Gatherings Cafe)
Monday, Nov 7- Wild Rice with Derek Nicholas (Division of Indian Work), Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Thursday, Nov 10- Squash and Maple Syrup with Vanessa Casillas, Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 15- Wild Rice and Hazelnuts with Alanna Norris, Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 22- Nettles with Derek Nicholas (Division of Indian Work), Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 29- Squash and Maple Syrup with youth leaders with American Indian Family Center
The event series “Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the intersection of racial, social, and food justice” is presented by Seward Community Co-op, Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, and Twin Cities Co-op Partners as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with social justice movements

Indigenous Foods Class Series - Wild Rice (virtual class)
2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:30
Co-op Community Conversations presents:
Indigenous Foods Class Series
We are honored to partner again this year with local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center to share their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops.
These six classes will all focus on a different recipes using traditional ingredients. We will learn how to make delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts as instructors share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts on local and native-grown foods.
Free virtual classes, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Note- you will need to register on Eventbrite for each class. You can find all of the class links at seward.coop/events
Thursday, Nov 3- Cushaw Squash, Walleye, and Blue Corn with Brian Yazzie (Yazzie the Chef, Gatherings Cafe)
Monday, Nov 7- Wild Rice with Derek Nicholas (Division of Indian Work), Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Thursday, Nov 10- Squash and Maple Syrup with Vanessa Casillas, Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 15- Wild Rice and Hazelnuts with Alanna Norris, Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 22- Nettles with Derek Nicholas (Division of Indian Work), Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 29- Squash and Maple Syrup with youth leaders with American Indian Family Center
The event series “Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the intersection of racial, social, and food justice” is presented by Seward Community Co-op, Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, and Twin Cities Co-op Partners as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with social justice movements

Indigenous Foods Class Series - Squash and Maple Syrup (virtual class)
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:30

Indigenous Foods Class Series - Wild Rice and Hazelnuts (virtual class)
2022-11-15 18:00 - 19:30

Intro to Soap Making (In-person class)
2022-11-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soapmaking techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
This is an in-person class at our Franklin location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
Note- the Fall issue of Sprout! incorrectly listed the class time starting at 7:00 p.m. – the class is from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m

Indigenous Foods Class Series - Nettles (virtual class)
2022-11-22 18:00 - 19:30

CANCELLED - Indigenous Foods Class Series - Squash and Maple Syrup (virtual class)
2022-11-29 18:00 - 19:30
Note- The 11/29 class has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience! You can access our past classes from our Indigenous Foods series here- https://seward.coop/2022-indigenous-foods-class-series/

Co-op Community Conversations presents:
Indigenous Foods Class Series
We are honored to partner again this year with local members of Indigenous-led organizations Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, Gatherings Café, and American Indian Family Center to share their knowledge through a series of cooking and lecture workshops.
These six classes will all focus on a different recipes using traditional ingredients. We will learn how to make delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts as instructors share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts on local and native-grown foods.
Free virtual classes, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Note- you will need to register on Eventbrite for each class. You can find all of the class links at seward.coop/events
Thursday, Nov 3 with Brian Yazzie (Yazzie the Chef, Gatherings Cafe)
Monday, Nov 7- Wild Rice with Derek Nicholas (Division of Indian Work), Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Thursday, Nov 10- Squash and Maple Syrup with Vanessa Casillas, Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 15- Wild Rice and Hazelnuts with Alanna Norris, Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 22- Nettles with Derek Nicholas (Division of Indian Work), Hope Flanagan (Dream of Wild Health)
Tuesday, Nov 29- Squash and Maple Syrup with youth leaders with American Indian Family Center
The event series “Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the intersection of racial, social, and food justice” is presented by Seward Community Co-op, Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, and Twin Cities Co-op Partners as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with social justice movements

Board of Directors November Meeting
2022-11-29 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to Nov. 29. 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.

DIY Soap Making for Holiday Gifts (In-person class)
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Make your own customizable soap as holiday gifts! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soap making techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
This is an in-person class at our Franklin location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
What to expect:
The Franklin store is located at 2823 East Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN. Our classroom is up the stairs to the north of the customer service desk. It is also accessible via elevator and is mobility-device accessible.

Cooking with Koshiki: Homemade Gyoza
2022-12-05 18:00 - 19:00
We will learn how to stuff and shape these pork & napa cabbage stuffed savory dumplings, then cook them two ways: pan-fry them for a crispy perfection and boil them for steaming silky texture. We will also make homemade ponzu sauce, Japanese sour and savory citrus dipping sauce.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Virtual class
$5-$10 sliding scale
Free for Seward Co-op owners

Cooking with Koshiki: New Year, New Skill: Sushi Making
2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:30
If you have not mastered the sushi-making technique yet, join us to learn sushi-making basics. In this class, we will be using ingredients from Seward Cooperative to make healthy and sustainable sushi. Basic sushi includes inside-out rolls, traditional rolls, Nigiri/Mari Sushi. Vegetarian options are available.
Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen
Virtual class
$5-$10 sliding scale
Free for Seward Co-op owners

Veggie Curry
2023-01-12 18:00 - 19:30
In this class, Natalia will show techniques for making a comforting veggie curry, customizable with any vegetables you might have at home. Paired with rice or warm bread, this is a great meal for chilly winter nights.
Natalia Mendez (they/them), Seward Co-op
Virtual class
$5-$10/free for Seward Co-op owners

Fermentation 101 with The Pickle Witch
2023-01-16 18:00 - 20:00
Learn the basics of fermenting in a hands on workshop that will teach you to turn almost any vegetable into a nutritious, delicious, fermented pickle. Learn how to make and sample these recipes at this in-person class in our Friendship store classroom.
Masks will be required.
In-person class at our Friendship location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.
$10/$5 for Seward Co-op owners
Instructor: L. Kling (they/them), The Pickle Witch
What to expect: The Friendship store is located at 317 E. 38th St. Minneapolis, MN. The classroom is in the northeast corner of the store, past the general seating area. It is mobility-device accessible.
Masks required.
Attendees will have the opportunity to assist the instructor and taste the recipe in this class.

Talking about Death Won't Kill You: A Facilitated Conversation
2023-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Jeanne Bain returns with this popular workshop. This facilitated conversation will use sharing and experiential exercises to get clear on what you want and don’t want at the end of your life. Expect lively discussions, laughter, and support, as we discuss this important topic!
In-person class at our Friendship location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.
$5/free for Seward Co-op owners
Instructor: Jeanne Bain, M.A.; End of Life Navigator
What to expect: The Franklin store is located at 2823 East Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN. Our classroom is up the stairs to the north of the customer service desk. It is also accessible via elevator and is mobility-device accessible.

Board of Directors January Meeting
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Jan. 31. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to Jan. 31. 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.

Cooking with Koshiki: Japanese Comfort Food
2023-02-06 18:00 - 19:30
Join Koshiki for warm and nostalgic Japanese comfort food- Tonjiru (miso soup with pork and root vegetables), Agedashi Tofu (fried silken tofu in broth), and Onigiri (rice balls with stuffings and nori sheets).
Virtual class
$5-$10 sliding scale/Free for Seward Co-op owners

Instructor: Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen

Black History Month Dinner Series - Shrimp Creole
2023-02-12 18:00 - 19:30
Celebrate Black History Month with Addie from Seward Co-op as she shares Sunday dinner recipes. Learn how to make a hearty shrimp creole or chicken & sausage jambalaya with the Holy Trinity of green peppers, onions and celery, straight from the Bayous of Louisiana. She’ll also show how to make fried catfish with a side of spaghetti – a Black Northern staple dish that’s easy and affordable.
Sunday, Feb 12 – Shrimp Creole
Sunday, Feb 19- Fried Catfish and Spaghetti
Sunday, Feb 26- Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Virtual classes – please RSVP for each class you will be attending
$5 per class/free for co-op owners
$5 per class/free for co-op owners
Instructor: Addie DeMery (she/her), Seward Co-op

This class series is collaboratively presented by Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, Seward Community Co-op, and Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with food, equity, and social justice.
