A group of Co-op members met a few times to discuss the Co-op's options for possibly getting involved in the revitalization of Downtown Durham - On *Sunday, 4/29 there will be a focus group discussion at 1pm* prior to the Annual Meeting the Auditorium at "J.J Henderson Towers, 807 South Duke St.":http://www.google.com/maps?q=807+S+Duke+St%2C+Durham%2C+North+Carolina+27701&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title Please come and participate in this discussion. Use parking and entrance in the back.

*Summary of Co-op options:*

The Durham Food Coop (DFC) is quite small in regards to...

We are ready to start revamping the back of the Co-op and move towards having a *Commercial Kitchen*. First we must get a simple plan approved by the Health Department which requires a technical drawing. Since my days with a T-square were many moons ago, we are looking for someone with technical drawing skills to help us in this endeavor...

Recently I received messages from Co-op members about a community potluck of the "Old North Durham Neighborhood Association":http://www.oldnorthdurham.org, at which plans for the Durham Central Park area were discussed, including the need for a grocery store - and the Durham Food Co-op was mentioned. This is the first of a series of posts discussing the possibility of a "*Central Park Market*" in Downtown Durham.

Not having been at the OND meeting and having to rely on other sources, here's a rough description...

* WHAT: Screening of *Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop*
* WHEN: Friday, 2/9, Vegetarian Potluck at 7pm, Film at 8pm
* WHERE: Durham Food Co-op, 1101 W. Chapel Hill St, Durham
* COST: Free! (Donations appreciated)

_Filmmakers Take to the Road to Uncover Growing Insurgency Against Big Box Retail_

_Documentary Adds Another Dimension to Debate Surrounding Controversial Wal-Mart Films_

Co-op board member Denise VanDeCruze was on the January 22, 2007 "Richard Brown Show":http://www.richardbrownshow.com on "WCOM Carrboro, 103.5 FM":http://www.communityradio.coop - *What co-ops can teach us about community*

Listen online "here: http://www.richardbrownshow.com/show84.mp3":http://www.richardbrownshow.com/show84.mp3

Richard talked with Denise VanDeCruze about her experience with...

* WHAT: Screening of _The Abortion Diaries_ (2005, 30 min) with
Producer/Directer Penny Lane present & speaking
* WHEN: Thursday, 1/25 at 7pm
* WHERE: Durham Food Co-op, 1101 W. Chapel Hill St, Durham
* COST: Free! (Donations appreciated)

"The Abortion Diaries":http://theabortiondiaries.com is a documentary featuring 12 women who speak candidly about...

Community Potluck Event - On *Sunday, January 28, at 5.30pm* we are reviving the tradition of regular Community Potlucks at the Co-op. Come to the Co-op, share ...

"Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism":http://www.outfoxed.org examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in television news. This film provides an in-depth look...

Where can you buy LOCALLY raised produce and meats, in addition to purchase beautiful crafts handmade by local artisans? The Durham Farmers Winter Market, of course! The popular market has extended its operational hours to the winter months. The Winter Market will be held in the gym at *Central Park School for Children, 724 Foster Street*, one block north of the Old Durham Athletic Park, from *9 a.m. to noon* on the following Saturdays: *December 9th, 16th and 23rd, January 6th, 20th, February 3rd, 17th, March 3rd and 17th*.

"*Buy into the gifts that keep on giving ... to Durham* by Frank Hyman in The Durham News":http://www.thedurhamnews.com/109/story/16679.html

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Just as someone who voted for Bush twice may be experiencing buyer's remorse, you might well ask yourself: "Am I getting the right thing for my family, but buying it in the wrong place for my hometown?"...