Seward Community Co-op

Demystifying Detox (Virtual Class)
2021-05-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Detoxification is a process that your body is doing all the time. Supporting your body’s efforts to maintain balance does not need to include cleansing kits and severe restriction. Instead, a “detox” can be nutritious, delicious and creative. Springtime in the northern hemisphere is a great time to put some intentional effort into this nutrient-hungry process. Join Jesse Haas to demystify the detoxification process and take some seasonal tips home for supporting your body this spring.
Jesse Hass, Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce (Virtual Class)
2021-05-22 17:00 - 18:00
Join Maiv Mos as she shows you how to make Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, a delicious snack she grew up eating. Spring rolls are packed with a ton of veggies and are perfect for spring weather.
Maiv Mos Yang, Seward Co-op
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Seward Co-op Store Signage Focus Group (Virtual)- Oromo
2021-05-18 18:00 - 19:00
Akkam jirtan yaa miseensa keenya!
Seward Co-op horii hawaasaati, kan kuusa mi’aa guutuu iddoo lama kibba Minneapolis keysaa qabu. Kaayoon teenya fayya qabeenya hawaasaa deeggaruudha. Mallattoo haaraya irratti hojachaa jirra akka warri kuusa mi’aa kana waa irraa bitatu, laaftumatti arkatuuf. Akeekni yaada kanaa akka mallattoon mi’aa Afaan Ingiliffaa fi yaada isaa qofa hin taaneefi. Kaayoo tana bakkaan gayuuf, koreen xiyyeeffannaa walgayii walfaanaa hawaasa keenyaa waliin godhuun yaada isaanii walitti qabuu qaban. Waldayni walgayii walfaanaa jaha tan namni haga tokko irraa qooda fudhatu qopheese. Yoo akkam xiqqaatte, Afaan walgayiin walfaanaa tun mijjeyfamtuun Afaan Amaaraa, Hmong, Oromoo, Ispaanish, Soomaalee, ifii Ingliffaa dha.
Yaaboo nu gargaari hawaasa keenya keessaa nama fadhinnaa walgayii akkanaa iirraa qooda fudhachuu barbaadu yoo beyte. Warra hawaasa nuti hojjannuuf kana calaqqisu barbaanna. Nama hunda ni dhiheysina – keysaafuu warra Afaa Amhaaraa, Hmong, Oromoo, Soomaalee, ifii/ykn Ispaanish dubbatu. Walgayiin takkittiin haga sa’aa takkaati..
Warri walgayii irraa qooda fudhate ***$50 Kaardii Seward Co-op *** qabdu argatan.
Dhaamsa kana nuuf ni dabarsita ykn nama ati beytu gara keenya erguu ni dandeysaa? Atilleen qooda irraa fudhachuu ni dandeysa. Guyyaaleen irraa qooda fudhachuu dandeysu armaan gad jira. Kan irraa qooda fudhachuu barbaaddu xuqiitii if galmeysi
• Walgayii 1 (Afaan Ingiliffaa): 4/27, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Walgayii 2 (Afaan Ispaanish): 4/28, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Walgayii 3 (Afaan Hmong): 4/29, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Walgayii 6 (Afaan Amaaraa): 5/13 , 6 – 7 p.m.
• Walgayii 5 (AfaanSoomaalee): 5/17, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Walgayii 4 (Afaan Oromoo): 5/18, 6 – 7 p.m.
Yoo ati ykn namni ati beytu irraa qooda fudhachuu barbaaddan, yooboo:
a.) if galmeysi walgayii afaan hedduu siif mijjaawuu laalii akkasumaa/ykn
b.) dhaamsa kana nama fadhinnaa qabutti dabarsi!
Hojii tana nuu wajji itti yaaduu keetiif hedduu galatoomaa!

Seward Co-op Store Signage Focus Group (Virtual)- Somali
2021-05-17 18:00 - 19:00
Waad salaaman tihiin, xubnaha bulshada!
Seward Co-op waa iskaashato ay leeyihiin bulshadu oo maamusha dukaan adeeg buuxa oo leh oo laba goobood uga yaal Koonfurta Minneapolis. Hadafkeenu waa sii wadida bulsho caafimaad qabta. Waxaan ka shaqeyneynay calaamadaha cusub ee dukaanka ee loogu talagalay in lagu caawiyo dadka wax iibsanaya si ay u helaan badeecadaha iyo adeegyada ay ka raadinayaan dukaamadeenna. Ujeeddada mashruucu waa in la hirgeliyo calaamado ku qornaa Ingiriisiga, laguna qoro luqado kale, si sahlanna loo fulin karo. Tanoo qeyb ka ah geeddi-socodkan, waxaan dooneynaa inaan martigelinno kulanno lagu ogaanayo fikirka bulshada si aan uga soo uruurinno ra’yi-celintooda ku aadan shaqadeenna. Iskaashatadu waxay dejisay lix kulan oo leh tiro kooban oo ka qeyb-galayaal ah halkii kulanba. Ugu yaraan mid kamid ah kulamadaan waxaa lagu hadli doonaa luuqadaha Amxaariga, Hmong-gaha, Afka Oromada, Afka Isbaanishka, Soomaali iyo Ingiriisi.
Waxaan doonaynaa inaan ogaanno haddii aad naga caawin karto inaan ka helno qaar ka mid ah dad bulshadeena ka tirsan oo xiiseynaya ka-qaybgalka kulamadan. Waxaan raadineynaa shaqsiyaad ka tarjumaya kala duwanaanta xaafadaha aan u adeegno. Waxaan soo dhaweyneynaa qof walba – gaar ahaan kuwa ku hadla Amxaariga, Hmong-gaha, Afka Oromada, Soomaaliga, iyo/ama Isbaanishka. Kulan kasta wuxuu qaadan doontaa qiyaastii 1 saac.
Waxaan siin doonnaa ***kaarka hadiyaddda dukaanka Seward Co-op ah oo ay ku jirto $50*** qof kasta oo ka qayb qaata kulanka.
Diyaar ma u tahay inaad akhbaarta kulankaan u gudbiso qof kale ama aad kula talisid in uu ka qeybgalo? Sidoo kale adiguna waan jeclaan lahayn inaad ka soo qeybgashid. Hoos, waa taariikhaha kulanka la qaban doono. Riix kulanka si aad iskugu diiwaan geliso websaydka Eventbrite.
• Kulanka 1aad (waxaa lagu hadlayaa af Ingiriis): 4/27, 6 – 7pm (Galabnimo)
• Kulanka 2aad (waxaa lagu hadlayaa afka Isbaanishka): 4/28, 6 – 7pm (Galabnimo)
• Kulanka 3aad (waxaa lagu hadlayaa Afka Hmong-gaha): 4/29, 6 – 7pm (Galabnimo)
• Kalfadhiga 4aad (waxaa loo fududeeyey af-amxaari): 5/13, 6 – 7pm (Galabnimo)
• Kalfadhiga 5aad (waxaa lagu hadlayaa Af-Soomaali): 5/17, 6 – 7pm (Galabnimo)
• Kulanka 6aad (waxaa lagu hadlayaa afka Oromada): 5/18, 6 – 7pm (Galabnimo)
Haddii adiga ama qof aad taqaanid uu xiiseyneyso inuu ka soo qeybgalo kulamadaan, fadlan:
a.) Isku diiwaan geli kulanka luqadda kuu salan iyo/ama
b.) U gudbi akhbaarta kulan qof kale oo danaynaya inuu ka soo qeybgalo!
Aad baad ugu mahadsantahay tixgelintaada!

Making the Most of Spring Asparagus (Virtual Class)
2021-05-13 18:30 - 19:30
As with many vegetables, asparagus is chock full of flavor, minerals, and vitamins while offering up notable protein. We can help asparagus shine in delicious ways; either as a stand-alone modest side or a savory addition to grains, legumes and other veggies. Chef AmyLeo will demonstrate how to slice, dice, sear and bake this gorgeous springtime delight in this plant-based class.
AmyLeo Barankovich, Vegan Affairs MN

Seward Co-op Store Signage Focus Group (Virtual)- Amharic
2021-05-13 18:00 - 19:00
ሰላም ፣ የማህበረሰብ አባላት!
ሲወርድ ኮ-ኦፕ በደቡብ ሚኒያፖልስ ውስጥ በሁለት ቦታዎች ላይ ያለ ንብረትነቱ የማህበረሰብ የሆነ፣ ባለ ሙሉ አገልግሎት የሰቀጣ ሸቀጥ መደብር ነው። ተልዕኳችን ጤናማ ማህበረሰብን ማስቀጠል ነው። ሸማቾች በእኛ መደብሮች ውስጥ የሚፈልጉትን ምርቶች እና አገልግሎቶች እንዲያገኙ ለማገዝ ዲዛይን የተደረገ አዲስ የመደብር ምልክቶችን እየሠራን ነበር። የፕሮጀክቱ ዓላማ በእንግሊዝኛ ላይ ብዙም ጥገኛ ያልሆነ እና የሚነገር ቋንቋ ምንም ይሁን ምን፣ የሰውን ስሜት የሚገልጹ ምልክቶችን መተግበር ነው። የሂደት አካል በማድረግ፣ በሥራችን ላይ ግብረመልስ ለመሰብሰብ ተከታታይ የትኩረት ቡድኖች ውይይቶችን ከህብረተሰቡ አባላት ጋር ማዘጋጀት እንፈልጋለን። ኮ-ኦፕ በአንድ ስብሰባ ውስን ተሳታፊዎችን በመያዝ ስድስት ስብሰባዎችን አዘጋጅቷል። ከእነዚህ ስብሰባዎች መካከል ቢያንስ አንዱ በአማርኛ ፣ በህሞንግ ፣ በኦሮሚኛ ፣ በስፓኒኛ ፣ በሶማልኛ እና በእንግሊዝኛ ቋንቋዎች የሚመቻች ይሆናል።
ለመሳተፍ ፍላጎት ሊኖራቸው የሚችሉ አንዳንድ የህብረተሰብ ክፍሎችን በማገናኘት ሊረዱን ይችሉ እንደሆነ እያሰብኩ ነው። የምናገለግላቸውን ጎሮበቶች ብዝሃነትን የሚያንፀባርቁ ግለሰቦችን እንፈልጋለን። ማንንም እንቀበላለን – በተለይም አማርኛ ፣ ህሞንግ ፣ ኦሮሚኛ ፣ ሶማሊኛ እና/ወይም ስፓኒኛ የሚናገሩትን። እያንዳንዱ የትኩረት ቡድን ውይይት 1 ሰዓት ያህል ይወስዳል።
ለእያንዳንዱ የሚሳተፍ ግለሰብ ***የ $50 ሲወርድ ኮ-ኦፕ ስጦታ ካርድ*** እንሰጣለን።
ይህንን ለሌላ ለማስተላለፍ ወይም አንድን ሰው ለእኛ ለመጠቆም ፈቃደኛ ይሆናሉ? እርስዎም እራስዎ ለመሳተፍ ይችላሉ። ከዚህ በታች ያለው፣ ያለሉን ቀናት ናቸው። በ Eventbrite ላይ ለመመዝገብ ስብሰባ ላይ ጠቅ ያድርጉ።
ስብሰባ 1 (በእንግሊዝኛ የተመቻቸ): 4/27፣ 6 – 7 p.m.
ስብሰባ 2 (በስፓኒኛ የተመቻቸ)፡ 4/28፣ ከ 6 – 7 p.m።
ስብሰባ 3 (በህሞንግ የተመቻቸ)፡ 4/29፣ ከ 6 – 7 p.m።
ስብሰባ 4 (በአማርኛ የተመቻቸ)፡ 5/13፣ ከ 6 – 7 p.m።
ስብሰባ 5 (በሶማልኛ የተመቻቸ)፡ 5/17፣ ከ 6 – 7 p.m።
ስብሰባ 6 (በኦሮምኛ የተመቻቸ)፡ 5/18፣ ከ 6 – 7 p.m።
እርስዎ ወይም አንድ የሚያውቁት ሰው ፍላጎት ካለው እና መሳተፍ ከቻሉ እባክዎን:
ሀ) በጣም በሚመችዎት ቋንቋ ለስብሰባው ይመዝገቡ እና/ወይም
ለ.) ፍላጎት ላለው ሰው ይህንን ያስተላልፉ!
ከግምት ውስጥ ስላስገቡ በጣም እናመሰግናለን!

Seed Saving 101 with North Circle Seeds (Virtual class)
2021-05-11 18:00 - 19:30
Join Zachary Paige, organic plant breeder who resides in Northern MN for a two-part series about seed saving basics. Zachary is the proprietor of North Circle Seeds, a certified organic vegetable seed company committed to creating an ecologically diverse, equitable, and inclusive food system. NCS does this through an intentional relationship with our seeds and our circle of Midwestern growers, who produce regionally adapted seed using chemical-free, sustainable and organic practices.
Zachary will be discussing the basic considerations when saving seed from your farm or garden including germination testing, plant spacing, seed quality and which species might cross pollinate with other seeds.
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link to join the class in advance of the class date.

Cooking with Koshiki: Hiyashiki Chuka (Virtual Class)
2021-05-06 18:00 - 20:00
Koshiki’s children ask for Hiyashichuka as soon as the weather warms up: chilled curly wheat noodle topped with cucumber, carrots, tomato, eggs, and chilled and shredded chicken (or substitute tofu) drizzled with refreshing sesame vinaigrette.
Most of all, this salad-like noodle dish has well-balanced ingredients (grain, vegetable, protein, seeds, egg), a balance of flavor elements (sweet, sour, salty, fatty, and pungent), and will make you full and satisfied.
Menu:
Home-made noodle
Sesame dressing
Kinshi Tamago
Shredded chicken or tofu
Other vegetable toppings
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Es una Fiesta en La Casa - Cinco de Mayo Appetizers (Virtual Class)
2021-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
Es una fiesta en la casa: a party at home! Join Chef Jessica Tijerina on a Mexican culinary adventure. We will make Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Queso Fundido with chorizo and Oaxacan cheese. We’ll end on a sweet note with a classic Mexican bebida, Horchata- creamy rice milk with cinnamon and vanilla. İViva Mexico!
Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices

Spice It Up! (Virtual Class)
2021-04-29 18:30 - 19:30
Learn how to use culinary herbalism to elevate your mental health. We think about teas, tinctures and salves as herbal medicine, but we have a pharmacy in our spice cabinet ready to impart healing benefits to every dish. Herbs and spices reduce inflammation in the body and provide nutrients to fuel a positive mood, cognitive functioning…and they taste good!
Jesse Haas, CNS, LN, Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Lub Khw Muag Khoom Noj Seward Co-op Tsom Pawg - Hmoob
2021-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
Nyob zoo, cov neeg zej zog sawv daws!
Seward Co-op yog tsim los pab rau neeg zej zog sawv daws li, muaj ob lub khw muag khoom noj uas lawv yuav (pab sawv daws) nyob rau hauv South Minneapolis. Peb lub zeem muag yog kom lub zej lub zos noj qab nyob zoo thiab huv si. Peb tsim los pab kom cov neeg zej zog paub nrhiav tau tej khoom uas nej xav yuav thiab xav tau. Lub hom phiaj yog pab rau cov neeg uas hais lwm yam lus es tsis paub thiab tsis txawj lus Mis Kas zoo. Nyob rau ib feem xyuam, peb yov tsa ntau pab neeg nyob hauv zej zog no los tshawb seb peb tes dej num ua tau mus zoo npaum li cas.
Peb yov sib ntsib rau (6) zaus uas ib zaug no tsuas yuav tus puav neeg koom xwb. Yam tsawg kawg los ib zaug yuav tsum yog rau cov lus Amharic, Hmoob, Oromo, Mev, Somali thiab Mis Kas.
Kuv xav nug seb koj puas kam pab peb nrhiav tus puav neeg tuaj koom peb. Peb xav tau cov neeg uas nws nav, nws suav, los yog xam pom lwm haiv neeg uas tuaj ntawm peb ob lub khw no. Zoo siab txais tos txhua leej – tshwj xeeb yog cov uas txawj lus Amharic, lus Hmoob, lus Oromo, lus Somali, thiab/los yog lus Mev. Ib pab sib ntsib twg tsuas siv ib xuab moos xwb.
Peb yov muab ***Ib daim $50 Seward Co-op gift card *** rau ib tug neeg uas tuaj koom.
Koj puas kam pab xa tsab email los yog diam ntawv no mus ntxiv rau lwm tus neeg los yog xa neeg tuaj rau peb? Koj tus kheej koom peb thiab los yeej tau. Hauv qab no yog cov sij hawm uas peb muaj.
• (Hais ua lus Mis Kas): 4/27 thaum 6 – 7 p.m.
• (Hais ua lus Mev): 4/28 thaum 6 – 7 p.m.
• (Hais ua lus Hmoob): 4/29 thaum 6 – 7 p.m.
• (Hais ua lus Amharic): 5/13, thaum 6 – 7 p.m.
• (Hais ua lus Somali): 5/17, thaum 6 – 7 p.m.
• (Hais ua lus Oromo): 5/18 thaum 6 – 7 p.m.
Yog koj tus kheej los yog koj paub ob peb neeg xav pab peb no ces:

a.) xaiv lus sib hawm ua zoo tshaj rau koj
b.) los sim pab peb xa tsab ntawv no mus rau ob peb tus neeg ua muaj sib hawm tauj koom peb.

Ua tsaug ntau ntau rau koj txhoj kev pab!

Grupo de Opinión de Seward Co-op (realizada en español)
2021-04-28 18:00 - 19:00
¡Hola, miembros de la comunidad!
Seward Co-op es una tienda de comestibles de servicio completo, basada en la comunidad, con dos ubicaciones en South Minneapolis. Nuestra misión es mantener una comunidad saludable. Hemos estado trabajando en una nueva señalización de la tienda, creada para ayudar a los compradores a que encuentren los productos y servicios que están buscando en nuestras tiendas. El objetivo del proyecto es implementar una señalización que dependa menos del idioma inglés y que sea intuitiva, independientemente del idioma que se hable. Como parte de este proceso, deseamos llevar a cabo una serie de grupos de opinión con miembros de la comunidad para reunir información sobre nuestro trabajo. La cooperativa ha establecido hasta seis sesiones con una cantidad limitada de puntos por sesión. Al menos una de estas sesiones se realizará en amhárico, hmong, oromo, español, somalí e inglés.
Me pregunto si usted podría ayudarnos a encontrar algunas personas de la comunidad que estuvieran interesadas en participar. Buscamos individuos que reflejen la diversidad de los vecindarios a los que atendemos. Todos son bienvenidos, especialmente quienes hablen amhárico, hmong, oromo, somalí y/o español. Cada grupo de opinión llevará alrededor de una hora.
Proporcionaremos una ***tarjeta de regalo de Seward Co-op por $50*** por cada individuo que participe.
¿Estaría usted dispuesto a reenviar esto o a recomendarnos a alguien? Usted también es bienvenido para participar. A continuación, presentamos las fechas disponibles. Haga clic en la sesión para inscribirse en Eventbrite.
• Sesión 1 (realizada en inglés): 4/27 de 6 a 7 p.m.
• Sesión 2 (realizada en español): 4/28 de 6 a 7 p.m.
• Sesión 3 (realizada en hmong): 4/29 de 6 a 7 p.m.
• Sesión 4 (realizada en amhárico): 5/13 de 6 a 7 p.m.
• Sesión 5 (realizada en somalí): 5/17 de 6 a 7 p.m.
• Sesión 6 (realizada en oromo): 5/18 de 6 a 7 p.m.
¡Si usted o alguien de su conocimiento está interesado en participar y puede hacerlo:
a.) inscríbase para la sesión del idioma con el cual se sienta más cómodo y/o
b.) reenvíe esto a alguien que pueda estar interesado!
¡Muchas gracias por tenerlo en cuenta!

Board of Directors April Meeting
2021-04-27 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 virtual and will be held Tuesday, April 27. Co-op owners are welcome to observe and an advance RSVP is politely requested. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to April 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.

Seward Co-op Store Signage Focus Group (Virtual)
2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:00
Hello, community members!
Seward Co-op is a community-owned, full-service grocery store with two locations in South Minneapolis. Our mission is to sustain a healthy community. We have been working on new store signage designed to help shoppers find the products and services they’re looking for in our stores. The aim of the project is to implement signage that relies less heavily on English and is intuitive regardless of language spoken. As part of this process, we want to host a series of focus groups with community members to gather feedback on our work. The co-op has set up six session with a limited number of spots per session. At least one of these sessions will be facilitated in Amharic, Hmong, Oromo, Spanish, Somali and English.
We are looking for individuals who reflect the diversity of the neighborhoods we serve. We welcome anyone – especially those who speak Amharic, Hmong, Oromo, Somali, and/or Spanish. Each focus group will take about 1 hour.
We will provide a ***$50 Seward Co-op gift card*** for each individual who participates.
Would you be willing to forward this or recommend someone to us? You are also welcome to participate yourself. Below, are the dates we have available. Sign-ups are available for the sessions linked below.
• Session 1 (facilitated in English): 4/27 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 2 (facilitated in Spanish): 4/28, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 3 (facilitated in Hmong): 4/29, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 4 (facilitated in Amharic): 5/13, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 5 (facilitated in Somali): 5/17, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Session 6 (facilitated in Oromo): 5/18, 6 – 7 p.m.
*Focus groups facilitated in Amharic, Oromo and Somali are scheduled to take place following Ramadan. Sign-ups will be available soon.
If you or someone you know are interested and able to participate, please:
a.) sign-up for the session in the language in which you are most comfortable and/or b.) forward this to someone who might be interested!
Thank you so much for considering!

Co-op Kids: Ins-and-Outs of Seedlings (Virtual Class)
2021-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
A seed is a miracle waiting to happen! Come celebrate seeds and get ready for this season’s sowing with Midwest Food Connection. We will start seeds indoors together, learn how to care for and transplant them. We’ll talk about what this means and how you can grow food to help your community! Supplies to grow along will be provided for attendees to take home in advance of this virtual class.
Instructors from the Midwest Food Connection
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Green Burial Options in the Metro Area (Virtual Class)
2021-04-14 18:30 - 19:30
Natural burial is among the most ancient of rituals to honor a body after death. Join this session to learn how natural burial is making a comeback, the three designations of natural burial cemeteries (according to the Green Burial Council), and how your after-death choices can fully reflect the values of your life.
Presented by Land Conservation Natural Burial Project
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Pasta and Salad Bowl (Virtual Class)
2021-04-08 18:30 - 19:30
As we slowly transition from heavy winter food to lighter spring food, we can make the most of our creativity while generating the least amount of dirty dishes whist preparing a hearty and refreshing plant-based pasta and salad dinner.
In this class, Chef AmyLeo will demonstrate how you can make one-pot pasta and a hearty salad; all in one dinner bowl. No fancy methods, just a bit of efficiency and technique.
AmyLeo Barankovich, Vegan Affairs MN
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Holistic Approaches to Thyroid Health (Virtual class)
2021-04-06 18:00 - 19:15
When your thyroid doesn’t function well, it can affect almost every aspect of your health from depression to weight gain. Learn what key nutrients are needed for healthy thyroid function and discover what you can do to naturally improve thyroid function, increase your energy, mood, and metabolism.
Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Cooking with Koshiki: Oyako Donburi (Virtual Class)
2021-04-01 18:00 - 20:00
Requested by a student from a previous class, Oyako Donburi is chicken, eggs, and onion cooked in a sweet and savory broth, served on a bed of steamed rice. Oyako Donburi is a widely eaten casual meal in Japan that brings comfort and is easy to make and economical.
Enjoy the small dish of Namasu, daikon radish, and carrots in vinaigrette and baked mochi for dessert.
Menu:
Oyako Donburi
Namasu (Daikon and carrots in vinaigrette)
Baked Mochi
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Board of Directors March Meeting
2021-03-30 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 virtual and will be held Tuesday, March 30. Co-op owners are welcome to observe and an advance RSVP is politely requested. The March 30 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 March 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.

Seasonal Food For Your Mood (Virtual Class)
2021-03-25 18:30 - 19:30
What your body, mind and spirit need to feel balanced shifts and changes throughout the seasons, especially in a climate like Minnesota’s where we have 5 distinct seasons. Spring brings a lot of energy up from the earth, which we may experience as forgetfulness, anxiety, lethargy and brain fog. Jesse Haas, functional nutritionist and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis, draws the connection between the changes we see happening outdoors and what we’re experiencing in ourselves in this conversation about eating seasonally for mental wellness.
Jesse Haas, CNS, LN; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

2021 Virtual CSA Fair
2021-03-20 - 2021-04-03
2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Seward Co-op’s annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair!
Join us in a virtual celebration of farms that provide our community with delicious food throughout the growing season.
PARTICIPATING FARMS
March 20 – April 3 we will be featuring 30 local CSA farms here on our website and on social media, showing what life has been like at the farms this past year and the adaptations farmers have had to make. We provide all the information for you to choose a CSA in 2021 that works for you and your household. Some farms allow customization of CSA shares, and there is a variety options to fit your needs (half-shares, weekly purchase options, etc.)
The past year has been challenging and rewarding for small-scale farms. Despite being absolutely vital to our food system, farmworkers are often first and most profoundly affected by crisis and supply chain disruption. This year, Seward Co-op is a partner of Student Action with Farmworkers, and we support their efforts around National Farmworkers Awareness Week (NFAW). Happening March 25–31, NFAW is a week of action for community members to raise awareness about farmworker issues in our communities. Learn more about NFAW and how you can support farmworkers at https://saf-unite.org/national-farmworker-awareness-week/.
During this time of crisis and supply chain disruption, we need community-based farmers and producers more than ever. Invest in the people who grow and harvest our food. In addition to shopping at the co-op, Community Supported Agriculture offers individuals and families a direct way to support local growers.

Irish Pub Fare (Virtual Class)
2021-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Dublin Coddle is an Irish one-pot meal. We start with the “rashers” or thick cut bacon, then bring in the “bangers” or sausage, add spuds, onion and slow cook in herbs and broth.
Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Cooking with Koshiki: Shojin Ryori (Virtual Class)
2021-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
Shojin Ryori is a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine in Japan that has been around for centuries. Meals contain soy products like tofu, grains, seasonal vegetables, and dishes are carefully put together using long-established cooking methods that balance body, mind, and spirit.
Tonight’s menu is inspired by the temple stay at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano prefecture, and we will prepare together a healthy vegetarian menu.
Menu:
Tofu Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Kimpira (Sautee burdock roots, and carrots)
Sunomono (Cucumber, apple, and seaweed in vinaigrette)
Brown Rice
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Holistic Approaches to Gastrointestinal Health (Virtual class)
2021-03-02 18:00 - 19:15
Have you ever wondered how your digestive system works? Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis will take you on a tour of the full digestive system. Follow your food as it moves from your mouth to your bowel movements! You will learn about a variety of gastrointestinal concerns including ‘leaky gut’, SIBO, reflux, food intolerances, and more, taking home some important health hacks to relieve digestive symptoms.
Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Black History Month Dinner Series- Vegetarian Jambalaya and Cornbread (Virtual class)
2021-02-28 17:00 - 18:00
Celebrate Black History Month with Addie from Seward Coop for Sunday dinner.
Addie DeMery, Seward Co-op
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Weeknight Pot Pie (Virtual class)
2021-02-25 18:00 - 19:00
Learn how easy it is to cook delicious yet quick chicken pot pie. This recipe is ideal for any night of the week and can even be prepped a day in advance. Katie will cover two prep methods- one that includes a pie crust base and one without that utilizes ramekins or a casserole oven safe dish for a slightly lighter meal.
Katie Burns
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Black History Month Dinner Series- Stewed Okra & Tomatoes with Bacon (Virtual class)
2021-02-21 17:00 - 18:00

Co-op Community Conversations- “Jim Crow of the North” Panel Discussion
2021-02-17 18:30 - 20:00
The event series “Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the intersection of racial, social, and food justice” is presented by Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, Seward Community Co-op, and Twin Cities Co-op Partners as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with social justice movements. Stay tuned for future events in this series taking place throughout the year.
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Why do Minnesotans experience some of the worst racial disparities in home ownership in this country?
Join Twin Cities Food Co-ops, The East Side Freedom Library and TPT-2 to explore this question through the film “Jim Crow of the North,” which delves into the complex history of racial covenants in the Twin Cities and systematic racism that has lasting repercussions on housing inequities today.
Participants will receive a link for this hour-long documentary to watch in advance of this virtual panel discussion with the film’s producer Dan Bergin, Rebecca Walker from Mapping Prejudice, and food justice activist Miah Ulysse. The discussion will also focus on how our co-op community can address the related inequity of food access in the Twin Cities.
Registered participants will be emailed the documentary link along with details to join the virtual event one week before, one day before, and again as a reminder one hour before the event begins. After the event, participants will also receive a link to the event recording for future reference.

The Science of Emotional Eating (Virtual class)
2021-02-15 18:30 - 19:30
Are you finding yourself browsing in your pantry more in the last couple months? The truth is, emotional eating is an effective tool for relieving stress! While that cookie may make you feel better in the moment, it’s not truly a solution to your emotional strain. Join Jesse Haas, functional nutritionist and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis to build a better understanding of what draws you to the kitchen when you feel worried/sad/bored/enter-emotion-here. Take home some strategies for breaking the pattern in loving, joyful ways.
Jesse Hass, Wellness Minneapolis

Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.
