Seward Community Co-op

DIY Soap Making for Holiday Gifts (In-person class)
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

CANCELLED- DIY Soap Making Date Night!
2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Due to instructor illness, this class has been cancelled.
Sign up solo, with a partner, or with a friend for a fun and casual soap making workshop this Valentine’s Day! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Friendship store to learn how to make your own soap. Sparkling juice and chocolate will be provided! Students will also receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
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
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.

Black History Month Dinner Series - Fried Catfish and Spaghetti
2023-02-19 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
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.

Black History Month Dinner Series - Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
2023-02-26 18:00 - 19:30

Cooking with Koshiki- Spring Celebration: Chirashizushi
2023-03-06 18:00 - 19:00
Let’s celebrate this spring by learning how to prepare Chirashizushi. Chirashizushi is scattered sushi, meaning sushi rice is topped with beautifully arranged toppings of salmon, shrimp, eggs, and spring greens. Vegetarian options will be available.
Virtual class
$5 | Free for Seward Co-op owners
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Cascarones - A Smashing Mexican Easter Tradition!
2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Learn about the Mexican tradition of making and enjoying cascarones- decorated, confetti-filled eggs used for Easter celebrations. Seward Co-op staff member Natalia Mendez will share stories from their family about the history of the eggs, as well as instruct how to make, decorate, and enjoy them – with a crack over the heads of friends! This is a family-friendly, hands-on event.
Natalia Mendez, Seward Co-op
In-person class- Friendship store classroom
$5 / free for kids!

Wellness Wednesday
2023-03-22, 2023-04-26, 2023-05-24 | Both Stores, MN, United States
Wellness Wednesday is here! Receive 10% off all supplements and personal care products, including regular and sale-priced items. Discounted items include thoughtfully-sourced skin and hair care, supplements, vitamins, protein powder, deodorant, toothpaste, menstruation products, and more. Wellness Wednesday discounts are available to owners and non-owners alike and can be combined with owners’ quarterly 10% discount.

Fermentation 101 with The Pickle Witch
2023-03-26 13:00 - 15:00
Learn the basics of fermenting in a virtual workshop that will teach you to turn almost any vegetable into a nutritious, delicious, fermented pickle.
L. Kling, The Pickle Witch
Virtual class
$5 | Free for Seward Co-op owners

Board of Directors March Meeting
2023-03-28 18:15 - 20:00
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, March 28. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to March 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.

Lao New Year Spring Rolls (In-person class)
2023-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Happy Lao New Year! Lizzie from Seward Co-op will show us how to make fresh spring rolls – a fun and easy dish to make, and a staple of Southeast Asian cuisine.
From Lizzie- “When I was growing up, my family would all work together to churn out a ton of spring rolls (sometimes up to 100 of them) and have them as a side dish along with all of our other Laotian dishes for the new year. It was a great way to spend quality time with my family so I really associate spring rolls happy memories. They are very healthy, and you can make them either vegan or with shrimp. These spring rolls are perfect along with sweet chili or peanut dipping sauce!”
In-person class- Friendship store classroom
$10 / $5 for Seward Co-op owners
Lizzie Voravong, Seward Co-op
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.
Come read to snack! You’ll have the chance to make and sample shrimp or vegetable spring rolls and sweet chili or peanut dipping sauces.

Cooking with Koshiki- Simple Weeknight Dinner: Beef Bowl & Egg Drop Soup
2023-04-17 18:00 - 19:00
Learn how to marinate beef ahead of time for this easy and delicious beef bowl, paired with egg drop soup.
Virtual class
$5 | Free for Seward Co-op owners
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Board of Directors April Meeting
2023-04-25 18:15 - 20:00
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, April 25. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to April 25. 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 Edibles
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Are you new to the world of hemp-derived edibles? In this class, Seward Co-op Franklin wellness department manager Caroline Keefe will join Ben Lipkin, co-founder of Carpe Diem CBD; & James Streif of You Betcha Cannabis, to de-mystify the variety of edibles, oils, and more that can be found at Seward Co-op. Learn the differences between CBD and THC and the health benefits of hemp-derived products. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and learn how to choose which products are right for you. This is a 21+ class – instructors will be checking IDs at the start of class.
In-person class- Franklin store classroom
Free
Caroline Keefe, Seward Co-op Wellness Manager
Ben Lipkin, Northstar Hemp Co-Founder
NOTE- Space is limited for this class. Please plan to attend if you register. If you need to cancel your registration, you can do so through Eventbrite by clicking “Contact the organizer” .
These statements have not been evaluated by the Federal Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product.

Seward Co-op CSA Fair + Welcome Party
2023-04-29 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for Seward Co-op’s annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair + Welcome Party for Ray Williams, Seward Co-op’s new General Manager!
Seward Co-op is dedicated to helping build a food system that values inclusivity, environmental responsibility, equity, and access. Visit our CSA Fair to see these values in action! Join us in the parking lot of the Creamery Café on Saturday, April 29th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to learn about local farms and speak directly with nearly 30 farmers to choose a CSA share that is right for you and your household. Midwest Food Connection will join us at the fair with activities for kids, and we’ll have treats, prizes, and more.
In addition to the CSA Fair under the tent, we will be celebrating Seward Co-op’s new General Manager, Ray Williams! Please join the board of directors in marking this momentous occasion with refreshments, music, and mingling on the patio!
We also look forward to engaging with community members on the future of the Creamery building. Seward Co-op finalized the official purchase of the building in 2022, and we are excited to bring owners into the conversation about how the space can serve our community. Seward Co-op staff and board members will lead informal “walk and talks” through the building and provide opportunities for questions and feedback on the next phase of growth.
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 before the event.
Participating farms:
Abdi-Mayfield Farm
All Good Organics
Burning River Farm
DragSmith Farms
Featherstone Farm
Foxtail Farm
Harmony Valley Farm
The Hidden Paradise Farm
Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)
Jacob Daniel Farms
Johnson Family Pastures
Jubilee Rock Farm
Northwood Mushrooms
Open Arms- Open Farms
Pleasant Valley Produce/St Croix Valley CSA
Racing Heart Farm
Real Organic Project
Shepherd Moon Farm
Sin Fronteras Farm and Food
TC Farm
The Good Acre
WEI Amador Hill Farm & Apple Orchard
Whetstone Farm
Yawelyahsi·Yó· Farm

Cooking with Koshiki- Harumaki: Fried Spring Rolls
2023-05-01 18:00 - 19:00
Haru-maki are Japanese-style fried spring rolls. These irresistible harumaki are crispy and packed with meat, bean noodles, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms. Serve them as an appetizer, or make dinner with a simple soup, salad, and rice.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Virtual class
$5 | Free for Seward Co-op owners

DIY Soap Making for Mother’s Day
2023-05-03 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 Mother’s Day 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.
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
In-person class- Franklin store classroom
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners

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.

Art Opening: The Movement Never Stops—KingDemetrius Pendleton
2023-05-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Seward Community Co-op – Friendship Store, 317 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Join us on Thursday, May 4 in the Friendship store classroom for a very special art opening celebrating the work of activist and artist KingDemetrius Pendleton. As we prepare to recognize the three year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we honor the activists, artists, and journalists who continue fighting for justice, raising awareness, and promoting healing in our communities.
This event will be an opportunity to meet King and hear from him directly about his work and inspiration. Enjoy live music from Charmin Michelle. Light refreshments will be provided.
KingDemetrius Pendleton was not only the first journalist on site the day George Floyd was murdered, he also spent countless hours live-streaming the protests, press conferences, uprising, cleanup, and reinvigorated grassroots activism that followed.
Recently, he reached out to Seward Co-op as a community partner to help showcase his work in an effort to amplify Black voices and promote community healing. Beginning in May, his work will be on sale at the Seward Co-op Friendship store.
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 before the event.
About King:
KingDemetrius Pendleton is an internationally recognized photojournalist and activist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His dedication to serve the community led him to be the first journalist on the scene after the murder of George Floyd. His images have been seen by countless people across the world as he documents protests and grassroots organizing in Minnesota and beyond.
In 2021, he was awarded the Unsung Hero’s Award by the McKnight Foundation, the Facing Race Award by the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundations, and a Liberation Lens: Outstanding Movement Journalist Award by the Racial Justice Network, among others.
In 2022 he produced his first traveling exhibit and book “The Movement Never Stops,” that tells a powerful story of the rebirth of the civil rights movement. The exhibit covers events before and after George Floyd’s death.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Class Series - Okinawan Cooking
2023-05-09 17:30 - 19:00
We are excited to present a cooking and lectures class series highlighting the food, traditions, and cultures of the Twin Cities’ Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Community instructors Jess Toliver, Koshiki Smith, and Kimiko Molasky will generously share their expertise on the traditions and history of ingredients and recipes from the AAPI community in Minnesota and beyond.
May 9 – Okinawa Southern Japanese Cooking
Okinawa is a collection of islands located in southern Japan. Join Kimiko as she demonstrates how to cook a typical Okinawan chicken soup with daikon radish, kobu seaweed, and bonito fish broth. This combination of ingredients is characteristic of the region and is very comforting with its perfect balance of nutrition and umami.
Kimiko Molasky, Mississippi Market
Virtual class
Free
This class series is collaboratively presented by Eastside Co-op, Mississippi Market, Seward Co-op, the Wedge, and Linden Hills Co-op as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with food, equity, and social justice; and to recognize and celebrate cultural heritage months that reflect our communities.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Class Series - Vegetarian Bibimbap
2023-05-23 17:30 - 18:30
We are excited to present a cooking and lectures class series highlighting the food, traditions, and cultures of the Twin Cities’ Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Community instructors Jess Toliver, Koshiki Smith, and Kimiko Molasky will generously share their expertise on the traditions and history of ingredients and recipes from the AAPI community in Minnesota and beyond.
May 23 – Vegetarian Bibimbap
Learn how to make the delicious, fun, Korean dish Bibimbap. This vegetarian version is a rice bowl with a variety of color and flavorful vegetables on top. Drizzled with a delicious Gochujang sauce and topped with an over easy egg. You can see why this dish is a favorite amongst all!
Jess Toliver, Jess Delicious
Virtual class
Free
This class series is collaboratively presented by Eastside Co-op, Mississippi Market, Seward Co-op, the Wedge, and Linden Hills Co-op as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with food, equity, and social justice; and to recognize and celebrate cultural heritage months that reflect our communities.

Information Session for Board Candidates
2023-05-30 17:15 - 18:00
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2023 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. Upcoming meeting dates are May 30, June 27 and July 25. Learn more about becoming a board member here.
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:15 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.
