Gustav at Wine and Dine for the Arts

On January 8th and 9th the Honest Weight Food Co-op will be participating Albany Chefs' Food and Wine Festival: Wine and Dine for the Arts at the Crown Plaza Ballrooms. For more information on the event, check out:
www.albanywinefest.com

Gustav Ericson, our Cheese Department Manager will be giving a presentation on the Capital District's five favorite cheeses. These favorite cheese include Old Chatham Shakers Raw Blue (www.blacksheepcheese.com), Nettle Meadow Kunik (www.nettlemeadow.com) and Jasper Hill Cabot(www.jasperhillfarm.com).

Kwanzaa Celebration at the Albany Museum

On December 29th the Honest Weight Food Co-op will celebrate the Hamilton Hill Art Centers Kwanzaa event at the Albany State Museum from 4pm-9pm. This is event is free and open to the public. The day falls on the fourth day of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa which recognizes cooperative economics. The program includes workshops, vendor fair, activities for children and teens, live performances and a candle lighting ceremony. For more information check out: http://www.hamiltonhillartscenter.org/

Gift Baskets- Available Now!

Gorgeous gift baskets are now available at the co-op. These baskets range from $20-$100. The perfect present for a holiday
party or your Aunt Sue! Stop by the co-op and take a look!

Featured Basket: Gourmet

Alabu Soap In Store Demo!

Come feel how Alabu Soap can be just the answer for your skin this winter!
On December 19Th from 2-5pm at the Demo Station near the specialty department, Alabu will be giving out free samples of their natural products for skin health.

Snack Attack Kids Program at Delaware Community School

This Thursday the Honest Weight Food Co-op Outreach Team will be visiting the Delaware Community School in Albany. Bringing our hands on "Snack Attack" program featuring make your own Smoothie, Trail Mix, Kabob, Healthy Soda and Hip Dips!

Fruit and Veggie Sculptures at TOAST

This week the Honest Weight Food Co-op's Outreach Team is in the classroom visiting Elementary classes at the Thomas O'Brian Academy of Science and Technology on 141 Western Ave bringing a special hands on fruit and veggie sculpture activity. The activity is a part of our Ready, Set, Grow! Series.



(Silly Pear Face)

Winter Festival at Indian Ladder Farm this Saturday!

Saturday Dec. 5th Honest Weight will be providing a "Children's Make Your Own Seasonal Decoration" at the Indian Ladder Farm's Winter Festival from 11-4pm. Mariah Dahl will also be giving a 20 minute presentation on Buying Meat for the Holidays at 12pm. For more information check out: www.indianladderfarm.com

Coming up: Women's Building Fundraising Gala

Friday Dec. 4th the Honest Weight Food Coop willing be selling gift baskets at the Women's Building Fundraising Gala! The gift baskets range from $25-$75.
At 7pm doors will open for the Vendor & Artisan Fair and at 8pm the concert with Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde will begin.
The event will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Ave, Albany NY For more information check out: http://www.womensbuilding.org/


Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde