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Adamant Meditation & Discussion Group

A few of us have been meeting once a week, on a Saturday morning, for meditation, discussion and brunch. All lineages and levels of experience most welcome. For more information contact Eva or Barry at 223-1772.

Adamant Events Calendar

A Note About Co-op Workshops

Unless otherwise noted, all workshops will be held from 10am-noon, in Janet MacLeod's Studio, upstairs at the Adamant Co-op. If you have ideas for a workshop you would like to hold, we'd be more than happy to set it up! No expertise necessary, just a love for doing something and the wish to share it with others in a really informal, low pressure environment. Contact Janet MacLeod at the co-op: 223-5760.

January, 2012

Saturday, January 14

Miriam Bernardo, Jairo Sequeira and Ruth Einstein in Concert at the Adamant Community Club

Come hear Jairo Sequeira, Miriam Bernardo, and Ruth Einstein in concert at the Adamant Community Club on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7 pm, with an optional potluck at 5:30 before the show. Miriam, Jairo, and Ruth play music from all over Latin America…from traditional regional Mexicano, Mariachi, bossas, samba, Afro-Peruvian and romantic love songs to anti-war anthems and funky rancheros. Listen to a sample of Miriam and Jairo's music at http://www.myspace.com/amapolalovesyou. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Adamant Coop or $15 at the door. Part of the Adamant Winter Music Series.

Sunday, January 22

ANNUAL CO-OP AND VILLAGE MEETING at the Adamant Community Club, 4-6pm

Don't miss our annual meeting - a chance to take a dispassionate look back at how marvelous we are! The afternoon includes free dinner supplied by the Co-op Board of Directors, fabulous conversation, and a wonderful chance to get to know your neighbors.

December, 2011

Friday, December 02

ASSOCIATED orders due

Wednesday, December 07

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Thursday, December 15

UNITED order is due

Monday, December 19

UNITED orders delivered

November, 2011

Friday, November 04

ASSOCIATED orders due

For more info or order forms, check at the store, or email gaj.wass@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 09

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Saturday, November 12

Adamant Winter Music Series - Mark LeGrand and Sarah Munro in Concert at the Adamant Community Club

Come hear Mark LeGrand and Sarah Munro (http://www.marklegrand.com/) in concert at the Adamant Community Club on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 pm, with an optional potluck at 5:30 before the show. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Adamant Coop or $15 at the door. Part of the Adamant Winter Music Series.

Thursday, November 17

UNITED orders due

For more info or order forms, check at the store, or email gaj.wass@gmail.com

Monday, November 21

UNITED orders delivered

September, 2011

Friday, September 02

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Drop everything and join us at the Co-op! Cookouts are more fun than you can shake a kielbasa at!

Friday, September 09

Final Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Ring out the season with fab food, folks and music!

August, 2011

Friday, August 05

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Tasty food, fantastic salads, home made desserts...Yum! Check the front door of the Co-op for details.

Friday, August 12

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

COME AND GET IT! All the usual grill suspects, accompanied by seasonal salads and desserts (and yes, chocolate is always in season!)

Friday, August 19

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

As fresh and local as you can get, with great conversation, and maybe even some home grown music!

Friday, August 26

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Wind down the week in downtown Adamant with uncommonly good food and folks!

July, 2011

Friday, July 08

Cookout season begins!

Join us at the Co-op on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 for great food and conversation.

Our Grill Meisters serve up a sausages, natural casing franks, marinated portabella mushrooms, salmon cakes, and more. Local cooks supply fresh salads and outrageous desserts. Drinks are available for purchase, and the whole shebang...er... a full meal... costs around $8.

Friday, July 15

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Always great grilled items, salads and desserts. Call the store for specifics.

Friday, July 22

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Think sizzling dogs, great salads, and decadent desserts - all for about $8 a person!

Friday, July 29

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

What's for dinner? Think delectable and healthy - and call the Co-op for specifics.

June, 2011

Friday, June 17

ASSOCIATED orders due

Tuesday, June 21

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Tuesday, June 21

Erika Mitchell's CD Release Party: Woodchuck in the Garden

CD release party for Erika Mitchell's new CD, “Woodchuck in the Garden”, at the Adamant Community Club on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:30 pm. With special guests Dan Haley, Amy Torchia, and Kevin Macneil Brown. Admission by donation. CDs on sale now at the Adamant store!

May, 2011

Saturday, May 21

Blackfly Festival

April, 2011

Friday, April 08

ASSOCIATED orders due

Wednesday, April 13

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

March, 2011

Friday, March 11

UNITED orders due

Monday, March 14

UNITED orders delivered

February, 2011

Friday, February 11

ASSOCIATED orders due

Saturday, February 12

Winter Concert Series: Anything Goes, Mark Greenberg and Ben Koenig

Come hear Mark Greenberg and Ben Koenig in concert at the Adamant Community Club on Saturday, Feb 12 at 7 pm, with an optional potluck at 5:30 before the show. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Adamant Coop or $15 at the door. Part of the Adamant Winter Music Series.

Sunday, February 13

Black Fly Festival Kick-off - 10 am at the Co-op

When the thunder-snow, snow fleas and mud boots recede it will be time, once again, for the social event of the year, the 9th ANNUAL ADAMANT BLACK FLY FESTIVAL. The first planning meeting will be held Sunday, the 13th, at 10 am at the co-op. Talent, sanity, coordination, or prior experience with insects, the co-op, or just about anything are absolutely, positively not required! Simply an affection for the zany, and for your fellow species. This is a wonderful way to get to know people, to contribute whatever and however much you want.

Wednesday, February 16

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Saturday, February 26

FEDCO orders due

We will be submitting a group Fedco seed order on Feb 26. Please submit your seed orders to the co-op to join this group, get a group discount, and support the Co-op. You can borrow catalogs from the Co-op or see the listings online at www.fedcoseeds.com. You can download and print order forms from the Website as well. Drop off your orders at the Co-op or e-mail them to Erika at em63@cornell.edu by 3:00 pm on Feb 26. Still too early to think about seeds? Not to worry--there will be seed for sale in the Co-op.

January, 2011

Saturday, January 08

Winter Concert Series: Michael Arnowitt and Doug Perkins Jazz Duo

Come hear Mayfly, Katie Trautz and Julia Wayne, in concert at the Adamant Community Club on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 7 pm, with an optional potluck at 5:30 before the show. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Adamant Coop or $15 at the door. Part of the Adamant Winter Music Series.

Saturday, January 08

Saturday Morning Hike through East Montpelier town Forest

Snowshoes, hiking boots, or skis? Who knows! But we'll be hiking the East Montpelier Town Forest this Saturday morning. Meet at the Adamant Co-op at 9:30.

Friday, January 14

ASSOCIATED orders due

Saturday, January 15

Saturday Morning Hike to Chickering Bog

Join us for a neighborly hike to Chickering Bog this Saturday. Meet at 9:30 AM on Lightening Ridge Rd near George Rd in Calais. What will see this time of year? No dragonflies, but tracks, lots of tracks! Bring snow shoes just in case we have enough snow.

Wednesday, January 19

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Wednesday, January 19

Wednesday Morning Drawing Group

Wednesday morning drawing group: A moveable visual feast. Meeting this Wednesday (Jan 19th) at 9:30 at Janet MacLeod's but the plan is to meet at different
people's houses. Since the newsletter comes out too late to let you know where the next one is, email janetmac@ezcloud.com to be put on a list.

Thursday, January 20

What's For Dinner Thursday Makes its Debut!

Announcing Hot Dinners To Go from the Adamant Co-op every Thursday.
Opening menu:

Southern Style Spare Ribs - $4.50
Eggplant Parmagiana - $4.00
Roasted Garlic Potatoes - $3.00
Fresh Coleslaw - $2.00
Garlic Bread - $2.00
Salad Greens w/dressing - $2.50
Lemon Meringue Pie - $2.50

Preorder by phone or in person at the Co-op.

Questions? Call the Co-op at 223-5760, or Beth Ann at 223-1610.

Friday, January 21

UNITED orders due

Sunday, January 23

FEDCO orders due

Pick up order forms at the store.

Monday, January 24

UNITED orders delivered

December, 2010

Friday, December 03

ASSOCIATED orders due

Wednesday, December 08

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Friday, December 10

UNITED orders due

Saturday, December 11

Winter Concert Series: Michael Arnowitt and Doug Perkins Jazz Duo

Come hear jazz performed by Michael Arnowitt and Doug Perkins at the Adamant Community Club on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm, with an optional potluck at 5:30 before the show. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Adamant Coop or $15 at the door. Part of the Adamant Winter Music Series.

Monday, December 13

UNITED orders delivered

Thursday, December 16

Last Minute Shopping Day at the Co-op

"Last minute shopping day" at the Co-op. We will be open until 8:30 p.m. BethAnn will make food, we have local artists lined up and a lot of good food items and wine for you. More info will follow.....

November, 2010

Sunday, November 07

Annual Coop and Village Meeting and Dinner

ANNUAL ADAMANT CO-OP AND VILLAGE MEETING AND DINNER
Sunday, November 7, 4-6pm, at the Adamant Community Club
 
Meet your neighbors, share communal inspiration and fabulous free food, and celebrate yet another year together.  More fun than you can shake an Adamant Beaver's Tail at!
 
On the menu:  
 
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Chicken Soup
African Peanut Soup
Curried Broccoli Salad
Carrot-apple-raisin Slaw
Garlic Bread
Scottish Rolls
Hot fudge sundaes
Macaroons
Chocolate ganache cake
 
 
On the agenda:
 
1.  A brief (very) business meeting - including the financial picture, and vote on board of directors.
 
2.  Communal brainstorming - we'll share insights on the challenges we all face in this ever-changing world, the opportunities those changes present, and our dreams for making Greater Adamant an even greater place to live.  
 
3. Delicious dinner provided by the Co-op.
 
Share your ideas as we take the road less traveled into the future!  
 
ANYONE can attend - but you must be a Co-op Member to VOTE. (You can join or nenew at the meeting)
 
And remember: change your clocks Saturday night. 
 
“SPRING FORWARD, FALL BACK.”

Thursday, November 11

UNITED order is due

or anyone interested in looking up items, #'s, ingredients, etc from the United catalog on line:
Log on to : www.unfi.com
Choose: Chesterfield NH
User Name: Chesterfield
Password: 123456
One can view by brand, category and obtain product code from these listings. No prices are included.

Saturday, November 13

Adamant Co-op Fall Clean-up Weekend - Sat & Sun, 9-3

Let's make our little store shine and sparkle its way into the dark days of winter - and have fun doing it! Sign-up sheet is in the store, or call Andrea at 454-7103, or just come. Bring brooms, vacuum cleaners, etc. And large coolers are needed for defrosting the coop's freezers.

If you can't come but could loan or cook us things that would be helpful, too. We need:

Step ladders for cleaning windows outside
Mops, rags and scrub brushes
Paint brushes
Gloves
Soup for workers (we have grill items) or some muffins for mid morning snack.

Monday, November 15

UNITED orders delivered

October, 2010

Saturday, October 09

Saturday morning hike, 9:30

This week the Saturday morning hike will return to the East Montpelier town forest. Meet at the Adamant Store at 9:30 for the hike. Join us if you can!

Saturday, October 09

The Skyblue Boys Play Adamant, 7pm

Come hear the Skyblue Boys in concert at the Adamant Community Club on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 7 pm, with an optional potluck at 5:30 before the show. The Skyblue Boys, Banjo Dan and Willy Lindner, play old ballads, parlor songs, heart songs and sacred numbers as well as their own compositions. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Adamant Coop or $15 at the door.

Saturday, October 16

Saturday Morning Hike, 9:30

Join us for a hike up Spruce Mountain in Plainfield this Saturday. Meet at 9:30 at the Adamant Co-op to carpool to the trail head. This hike will be a bit longer and more strenuous than our usual jaunts around Adamant, but we should be rewarded with some excellent views from atop the fire tower

Friday, October 22

ASSOCIATED orders due

Since Janet Wass is in the store only two days a week you're welcome to email her : gaj.wass@gmail.com or call her 454-8527. She is happy to help you. We do have order cheat lists at the coop for the most ordered bulk items that are most commonly ordered.

Saturday, October 23

Classics from Hollywood's Golden Age, 7:00pm - 10:00pm at the Community Club

Rick Winston will discuss some of the elements of those classics from Hollywood's "Golden Age"--writing, acting, direction, cinematography--and illustrate with clips from some favorites. He'll explore the silent genius of Buster Keaton, the grace of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the technical bravura of Orson Welles, the wit of Preston Sturges, and more.

Wednesday, October 27

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

June, 2010

Saturday, June 19

Adamant Co-op 75th Anniversary Celebration & Community Appreciation Brunch, 11am-1pm

935 marked the birth of Jerry Lee Lewis, Julie Andrews, the Dalai Lama, Woody Allen, the Hindenberg ... and The Adamant Co-op! To celebrate our advanced age, and the opening of the Co-op kitchen, we are offering a free (yes free!) and scrumptious brunch for everyone in the Greater Adamant Community (basically anyone who knows and loves us).

We especially want to thank all of the voters of Calais who were so supportive of us when we asked for help. For more info, or to help out with the celebration, please call 223-5760.

Menu (subject to the whims of the chefs): Eggs, sweet potato homefries, blintzes, baked goods, pizza from our community brick oven, non-alcholic mimosas

May, 2010

Saturday, May 22

BLACKFLY FESTIVAL - 11am-5pm, Adamant Coop


9:00am - Nature walk on the shores of Sodom Pond

10:30am - Music with Lizzie Mandell and Friends

11:00am - Official opening of the 2010 Black Fly Festival

Ongoing activities:

Food service begins! Choose from fabulous grill items: jumbo hot dogs, chicken sausage, salmon burgers, portabella mushrooms, delectable salads, and a veritable bevy of luscious baked goods.
Black Fly Jeopardy! Play this game and test your knowledge of trivia.

Silent Auction! Bid for wonderful art pieces, great food, all sorts of services, etc. Get your bids in fast as the auction closes at 2:30pm.

Children’s Games and Art Activities!

Frisbee Golf!

Live Music and Entertainment! (See separate schedule)

11:40am - Storytelling with Willem Lange

12:00pm - Blackfly Fashion Show

Strut your stuff with your favorite black fly wear! (Antennae optional.)

12:30pm - Music by Tom McKenzie and Patti Casey

1:15pm - Music by Pitz Quattrone and his Earthman Band

2:00pm - Famous Black Fly Parade

2:30pm - Black Fly Pie Contest

Silent auctions ends!

Music by the Recorders Underground Quartet

3:00pm – Music by Susannah Blachly and George White
Live music, games, children’s activities, and food service continues!

5:00pm - Official closing of the 2010 Black Fly Festival

That’s all folks! Make your airline reservations to join us again next year!

**Bidding for the auction starts May 8 - we will have a binder with all the auction bidding sheets at the store. Thanks to all for your donations. If you'd still like to donate, all sorts of items are possible, from boat tours or craft items to a couple hours of your business' specialty (baby-sitting, elder-care, accounting, painting, whatever!!!). Stop by the store to sign up, and encourage your friends to make offers, too.

April, 2010

Thursday, April 22

UNITED order is due

Monday, April 26

UNITED orders delivered

March, 2010

Monday, March 01

Mud Season Nostalgia, all month long

Janet Macleod is putting together a book of Mud Season Nostalgia: adventures, stories, photos, what-have-you, for display in the Co-op. She needs your contributions!

Leave stories, photos, and tips on surviving the season for Janet at the coop, or email them to adamantc@sover.net. Yahoo! Mud season is just around the corner!

Saturday, March 13

Silent Film Comedies with Commentary by Rob Mermin, Adamant Community Club

Entertainment by the great silent clowns, including movie clips from Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and the special feature presentation "Tramp, Tramp,Tramp" by silent film comedian Harry Langdon!

These silent film treasures are presented with live commentary by Rob Mermin (founder of Circus Smirkus and silent film master). Come join us for an evening of great entertainment and insight into the world of the silent film era.

5:30 potluck; 7:00 presentation/film.
$10 pre-purchased at the Adamant Coop; $12 at the door; families $10. Children/Adults welcome!

Sunday, March 14

Wine Tasting

Wine tasting featuring Alison's favorite rosés, a few whites, and, yes, a chocolate red wine. 4-6 pm.

Wednesday, March 17

Winter Workshop Series: Drawing

The workshop focuses on how to look. 1pm in Janet's studio.

Sunday, March 21

Winter Workshop Series: Budgeting on Nothing

"Budgeting on Nothing" with Alison Underhill. This workshop will give you a basic outline on how to catagorize your expenses, save, and live on little. Obviously we can't live on "nothing" but we can help outselves pay our bills by some little tricks of saving, and be surprised that there is a little extra. 10:30-12:00 at the Coop.

February, 2010

Saturday, February 06

Conversation with Tony Klein, 11am

The Legislature is Back in Town! We've lost our downtown parking, but what have we gained?

Come get a basic introduction to how citizens can get involved in state government beyond voting every two years. Learn how bills are proposed, how to track issues that are important to you, and how to weigh in on what you care about the most.

This conversation will be about the *how* of policymaking, not the *what* of any particular issue.

Led by the ever capable Rep. Tony Klein of East Montpelier, with goodies provided by Helen Labun Jordan. We'll meet in the Coop, and move upstairs if there are lots of people.

Sunday, February 07

Drawing Workshop #2

9:30 in Janet's Studio
Our focus in these workshops is to loosen up and to learn to look. Ink and brush often has a mind of it’s own which can free us up to enjoy the experience of the line as it flows onto the paper. We will also continue with contour and gesture exercises finishing up the session with longer drawing

Saturday, February 13

Black Fly Festival Organizational meeting, 10am

Spring is sprung. Is bird is on the wing....oh, sorry, we got delusional there for a minute. But spring will indeed return some day and with it the bugs we love to hate AND the Adamant Black Fly Festival. Whatever your skill, ability, interest, there is a place for you in the grand festivities! So stop by the store and help plan this year's extravaganza.

If you can't make the meeting and have ideas/want to be involved, email adamantc@sover.net.

Sunday, February 14

Papier Maché Workshop

Think Mardi Gras -Think Valentine’s Day - Think Black Fly Festival. You need a Fancy Hat - a Wild Mask out of Papier Mache and other recycled flotsam and jetsam. Those gold candy wrappers, A Miguel Blue Chips bag turned to it’s inside silver, the card board roll from your paper towels...... before you throw it away, look at it’s possibility as a festive decoration. We will have lots of materials to work with as well so come make something outlandish, elegant, silly, fun for you or some innocent bystander to wear in the Parade.

Saturday, February 20

FEDCO orders due

Order your Fedco seeds, seed potatoes, onion sets, trees, shrubs and perennials with the Adamant group order to get a discount and support the coop at the same time. Fedco is a gardening coop from Maine that provides excellent quality seeds at very low prices. Catalogs and order forms are available at the store and online (www.fedcoseeds.com). To join the group order, drop off your forms at the store by Feb 20, or e-mail them to Erika.

Sunday, February 21

Simple Books with Suzanne Winston

Make soft-cover stab-binding books, using bones, pencils, flatware knitting needles etc., etc., etc. and stamped covers. Fun. Not too hard, but probably not good for kids below grades 4-5...

Monday, February 22

Vacation Week Open Studio, 10-3

Janet Macleod is opening her studio to anyone wanting to work on projects started in other workshops. If you didn't start anything but want to, Janet will be available to help.

Saturday, February 27

Drawing Workshop #3

We're going to work with negative space as a way of seeing positive space. There will also be quick review exercises of gesture, contour drawing and then leave time for a longer drawing.

Sunday, February 28

Community Building and Potluck Brunch, 10-12, Community Club

Good food fuels creativity in this interactive workshop led by new Coop member Cathy Wisloski. Cathy, who has years of experience marketing specialty food and wine products, has great ideas to help us strengthen our community now and in the years to come.

So dust off your favorite quiche and kugel recipes, and come prepared to talk about how the Coop makes your life easier, richer, better. Your insights will help us define the unique benefits and features of the Coop, and stay true to our values as we move into the new decade. More fun than you can shake a double yoked egg at!

January, 2010

Saturday, January 09

Winter Concert Series: Michael Arnowitt and the Jazz ImproVisions Ensemble in Concert

Come share an evening of great food and great music in downtown Adamant, Saturday, Saturday January 9 featuring Michael Arnowitt and the Jazz ImproVisions Ensemble. Potluck (optional) at 5:30 and concert at 7:00. Limited seating. $10 in advance at the Adamant Co-op or $15 at the door.

Saturday, January 09

Pack the Town Trails - the first of a Saturday morning ritual we’re hoping will catch on

9:30 at Co-op (or look for group across from Alison’s and Kip and Sam’s). Bring your snowshoes or skis and meet at the Co-op to pack the trails in the Town Forest. A great way to share the packing and if you don’t know the trails already, to learn how wonderful they are. Since we have lots of amateur naturalists in the neighborhood, you’re apt to pick up some wisdom about who lives and grows in the forest.

Sunday, January 10

Winter Workshop Series: Winter Care

1 - 3pm upstairs in Co-op. Mary Jane Ohlson , Holistic Health Nurse, will share information she has used over the years to be healthy including the how and why of early intervention. She will use a head to toe approach and draw from herbs, aromatherapy, yoga, homeopathy, nursing and nutrition. Please come and share your knowledge as well. Let us have a well Winter.

Friday, January 15

ASSOCIATED orders due

Saturday, January 16

Winter Workshop Series: Drawing

9:30 -11:00 Janet’s Studio. First of series of 6 drawing workshops- 3 on Sunday morning, 3 Saturday morning. The focus will be learning to see by working from nature and stillife objects - exploration of line with pencil, charcoal, ink. You can come to any one individually or all 6; it's all good practice.

Sunday, January 17

Winter Workshop Series: Revive your old or odd pieces of jewelry

10:00 - noon upstairs at the Co-op with Regina Thompson. Do you see earrings without a companion, necklaces with a broken clasp or two simple necklaces that could make one stunning one in your jewelry box? Do you have beads at the bottom of a drawer that you wanted to turn into something for ages? Then this workshop might just be for you. Bring your old beads, broken necklaces and bracelets. We will turn single earrings into cool pendants, turn old necklaces into new ones and fix broken necklaces

Wednesday, January 20

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Friday, January 22

UNITED orders due

Saturday, January 23

Winter Workshop Series: Adamant Italian Gardens Charrette*

3pm at the Co-op. Remember those lovely summer evenings at the Adamant Cookouts? Last summer some of our space artists (namely Kathleen and Alison, ) were
envisioning Italian Piazzas, patios, gardens - a truly enchanting space behind the Co-op. So Kathleen drew up a plan of what’s there now, we took some photos after the tents came down and we thought it would be fun to get together in the snowy months and come up with a plan for making the tent, the gardens, the traffic flow, the oven all work better and be even more wonderful.

*charrette - any collaborative session in which a group of designers drafts a solution to a design problem.

Saturday, January 23

FEDCO orders due

Sunday, January 24

Winter Workshop Series: The Perfect Pie Crust

10:00 am, with Barbara Weedon, at Barbara’s house on Adamant Rd. By request, Barbara has agreed to show us how she makes a pie crust which comes out just the way you want it to. There WILL be something to taste. Please call to sign up. 223-3093

Monday, January 25

UNITED orders delivered

Sunday, January 31

Winter Workshop Series: Swing your Opposites- How to make a double action card

10-noon upstairs at the Co-op, with Ellen Bresler. Templates, materials and tools provided but bring any images or papers you'd especially like to add or work with. Any age welcome but adults are advised to bring a child to help you. Valentine's day is coming!

December, 2009

Thursday, December 03

UNITED order is due

Saturday, December 05

Craft Fair at Maple Corner Community Center, featuring our Mostly Local mixes, and crafts by Adamant artists

Monday, December 07

UNITED orders delivered

Monday, December 07

Winter Wine Tasting Series, 5-7pm at Janet Wass's house, Rt 14, E Montpelier

What's the difference between a Zinfandel, Shiraz/Syrah, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon?
These are the wines we will investigate from our selection at the Adamant Coop. Sign up early. Space is limited. Suggested donation of $10 per person to cover cost of wine and accompanying nibbles.

Saturday, December 12

Winter Concert Series: Tom Mackenzie at the Adamant Community Club

Come share an evening of great food and great music in downtown Adamant, Saturday, Dec 12 featuring Tom MacKenzie. Potluck (optional) at 5:30 and concert at 7:00. Limited seating. $10 in advance at the Adamant Co-op or $15 at the door.

Sunday, December 13

Craft Fair at Worchester Town Hall, featuring our Mostly Local mixes, and crafts by Adamant artists

Sunday, December 13

Community Singalong and Potluck at Pitz and Amy's

5pm optional potluck; singing from 6-8. Holiday, solstice and festive songs - plus others. 955 Sodom Pond Road

November, 2009

Sunday, November 01

Annual Coop and Village Meeting and Dinner, 4pm at the Community Club.

Scintillating conversation, a chance to meet your neighbors, and a fabulous FREE dinner, put on by the Coop Board of Directors. And turn your clocks back the night before, so you don't miss a minute!

Thursday, November 12

United order is due

Saturday, November 14

Rik and Bec in Concert at the Adamant Community Club

Come share an evening of great food and great music in downtown Adamant, Saturday, November 14 featuring Rik and Bec, Rik Palieri (www.banjo.net) and Rebecca Padula (http://www.rebeccapadula.com/). Potluck (optional) at 5:30 and concert at 7:00. Limited seating. $10 in advance at the Adamant Co-op or $15 at the door.

Monday, November 16

UNITED orders delivered

Friday, November 20

ASSOCIATED orders due

Wednesday, November 25

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Wednesday, November 25

Norman Hill Bakes Fresh Bread in the Community Oven

Norm Hill will be baking gorgeous sour dough bread in the Community Oven, and selling it hot out of the oven. Stop by to watch him work. And if you want a loaf, sign-up at the store.

October, 2009

Saturday, October 10

Aca-Perco CONCERT

Adamant Community Club. Potluck 5:30, Concert 7:00. Tickets $10/show in advance (Adamant Coop) or $15 at the door. Children's Admission by Donation.

Friday, October 23

ASSOCIATED orders due

Friday, October 23

UNITED orders due

Monday, October 26

UNITED orders delivered

Wednesday, October 28

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

September, 2009

Wednesday, September 02

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Thursday, September 03

Documentary filming at the Coop, 4pm.

A Dutch/American film making team will be filming a short documentary for the Dutch TV program Metropolis on Jim Hogue and the Vermont Secessionist movement. Jim Hogue will be performing as Ethan Allen at The Adamant Co-op on September 3rd in an improvisational/town meeting setting. He will take questions and dispute the future of Vermont as Ethan returned from the grave.

Friday, September 04

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

Friday, September 11

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

Saturday, September 12

CONCERT: Mark Greenberg and Ben Koenig

Adamant Community Club. Potluck 5:30, Concert 7:00. Tickets $10/show in advance (Adamant Coop) or $15 at the door. Children's Admission by Donation.

Thursday, September 17

UNITED orders due

Friday, September 18

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

Monday, September 21

UNITED orders delivered

Friday, September 25

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

August, 2009

Friday, August 07

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

Friday, August 14

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

Friday, August 21

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

Sunday, August 23

COMMUNITY OVEN BUILDING - phase one. Join the fun!

Friday, August 28

ASSOCIATED orders due

Friday, August 28

Friday Night Cookout, 5:30-7:30 at the coop - rain or shine!

Great food, fabulous company, and live music. $7-$10 for a complete dinner.

Sunday, August 30

COMMUNITY OVEN BUILDING - phase two, 10:00. Help us finish the project!

July, 2009

Friday, July 17

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Wednesday, July 22

ASSOCIATED orders due

Thursday, July 23

UNITED orders due

Monday, July 27

UNITED orders delivered

May, 2009

Thursday, May 07

ASSOCIATED orders due

Wednesday, May 13

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Saturday, May 16

7th ANNUAL BLACKFLY FESTIVAL - 10am-5pm, Adamant Coop - More fun than thought humanly possible!

All are welcome! Here's the schedule:

- 10am. Leisurely walk along the shores of Sodom Pond w/ naturalist Richard Czaplinski

- 11am. Grill opens: jumbo hot dogs, chicken sausage, kielbasa, salmon burgers, portabella mushrooms, black bean burgers, deviled eggs, delectable salads, and baked goods

- 11:30. Blackfly Jeopardy w/entomologist Dr. Rob Everich

- 1:00. Pie contest. Categories include Best Tasting, Best Appearance, and Most Creative

- 2:00. Blackfly Fashion Show

- 3:00. Blackfly Parade

Music, food, and fun ongoing throughout the day. www.blackflyfestival.org or 223-5886 for more info

Thursday, May 21

UNITED orders due

Tuesday, May 26

UNITED orders delivered

April, 2009

Thursday, April 09

ASSOCIATED orders due

Wednesday, April 15

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Thursday, April 16

UNITED orders due

Sunday, April 19

April SINGALONG

Sing along at Amy, Pitz and Tillie's house (955 Sodom Pond Road). 5 pm potluck, 6-8 singalong. Come for as much as you can! And, bring your rise up singing books (if you have them).

Monday, April 20

UNITED orders delivered

Tuesday, April 21

Adamant Winter Music Series - Colin McCaffrey Concert

Come share an evening of great food and great music at the Community Club in downtown Adamant, featuring Colin McCaffrey (www.colinmccaffrey.com). Potluck (optional) at 5:30 and concert at 7:00. Limited seating. $10 in advance at the Adamant Co-op or $15 at the door.

March, 2009

Sunday, March 01

IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE with Karen Kane

A workshop for kids and adults. What makes a chocolate chip cookie crunchy on the outside, chewy within? We'll taste 4 different recipes, learn about twists and turns in the cookie's history, and share memories and baking tips. Cookies and milk provided. $5

11am - 1pm Upstairs at the Co-op

Sunday, March 08

CHINESE COOKING with Alice Blachley

Alice will lead us through making three dishes that will introduce the basics of Chinese cooking and be a delicious meal that we can sit down and enjoy: Chicken Hoisin, Broccoli with Fermented Black Beans, and Rice, both the plain kind and the Fried Rice kind if there's time. If anyone has a wok, bring it along.

NOTE: Space is limited to 6, and you need to pre-register by March 5th, so Alice can prepare.
Register at zanzara@pshift.com

Directions to Alice's house will be provided with pre-registration. $10

Saturday, March 14

Adamant Community Club- Happy Valentines Day Dinner!!!

We will be serving a full Italian Dinner -
Chicken Parmigiana, penne pasta, antipasta, italian bread with garlic oil, cannolis and other fine desserts, tea and coffee.
Adamant Kids Club will be serving with their smiles and their black aprons on!!! Seatings at 4:30 and 6:30
Adults 10:00,Children 6:00. Tickets sold at the Adamant Coop.

Sunday, March 15

INDIGO & SHIBORI DYEING with Karen Henderson

Shibori is the Japanese word for shaped resist dyeing. (Here we'd know it as tie-dye--using rubber bands to make patterns with the folded cloth.) Karen will be showing a couple of the traditional Japanese hand stitching methods to create patterns. Wherever the cloth is stitched and pulled tight will stay white, thus 'resist' -ing the dye. Indigo has a long tradition in a lot of countries--it's the plant that creates that wonderful deep blue color. We'll be using a modern version of it to shorten the process, but it's really like magic because the fabric looks green in the bath and the indigo actually reacts to oxygen and changes to blue once exposed to the air. more dipping = darker color. while she knows there's a scientific explanation, Karen prefers to believe it's magic. :)

PLEASE BRING WITH YOU:
Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Rubber gloves (long cuff is best, buy at supermarket)
hand sewing needle
sewing thread in a dark color
pencil and sharpener
plastic grocery bags for taking wet samples home
*patience to hand sew small pieces
Optional to bring: one 100% white cotton t-shirt in case we have time and dye enough. $5

11AM-1PM At the Adamant Community Club

Sunday, March 22

DRAWING WORKSHOP with Janet MacLeod, based on

Join Janet MacLeod in an exploration of drawing and seeing exercises designed to introduce the beginner in a non-threatening way, and challenge the experienced artists. Janet will use The Natural Way to Draw which covers most of the key concepts in drawing -contour, gesture, cross contour, weight and modeling, structure and design. It has a great many exercises and is illustrated with student work as well as Old Master drawings. Kimon Nicolaides' lessons tend to focus on gesture and action, feeling and expression, which may be of interest to participants who are trying to develop these aspects of their art. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. $5

11AM-2 PM At the Adamant Community Club

February, 2009

Sunday, February 15

Monthly Sing Along

5 pm with a potluck, singing from 6-8 or so. Bring your Rise Up Singing Book, if you have one. We have some to share.

Saturday, February 21

The 2nd Winter Concert- "The Dear" playing at the Adamant Community Club

Tickets will be available for sale at the Concert on Jan 24th or at the Adamant Coop.

January, 2009

Saturday, January 17

Conflagration of Christmas trees at the Community Club

Drop off your tree ahead of time or bring it the night of the fire.
Also, Potluck dinner and slide show of Macedonia

Sunday, January 18

The 2nd workshop at the Adamant Community Club--Homemade ravioli.

Come and join many local chefs in creating ,with your own hands , yummy puffs of pocket pastas!!
Three different fillings with be mixed and shared. (You may take home your share for your Sunday evening dinner)
11:00-2:00

Tuesday, January 20

Inauguration Celebration / Sing Along

At Candice and Bob Shaffer's home on 15056 Peck Hill Rd., in Calais. We are providing vegan soup, cornbread and salad as well as teas and hot cider. Guests are welcome to bring a pot luck dish and or other drink if preferred, musical instruments, and voices to raise in hopeful optimism for President Obama and his cabinet. Song, dance, readings, and bonfire (if not toooooo cold), and other potential shared expressions of joy are welcome.
5pm until ...

Tuesday, January 20

Inauguration Night Dinner & Party At Phil's House

Who wants to be standing out in the cold in Washington anyway, when you can celebrate right here, in the real hub of power, Adamant! Come and join your friends and neighbors in watching the day?s events (all taped on Phil's mega-TV) and toasting our new president. Dinner will be provided. Bring your own libations.

Saturday, January 24

Concert at the Adamant Community Club featuring Susannah Blachly and Patti Casey. SOLD OUT

Potluck (optional) at 5:30 and concert at 7:00. $10 in advance at the Adamant Co-op, $15 at the door.

Sunday, January 25

The 3rd winter workshop upstairs at the Co-op "Wine Corkboards".

Janet and Alison will lead us with drills and saws as we construct corkboards made out of wine corks. Bring corks or scraps of luan if you have them but we will have materials. For adults only.
11 till 2.

December, 1969

Wednesday, December 31

ASSOCIATED orders delivered

Wednesday, December 31

Wednesday, December 31

Winter Care

1 - 3pm upstairs in Co-op. Mary Jane Ohlson , Holistic Health Nurse, will share information she has used over the years to be healthy including the how and why of early intervention. She will use a head to toe approach and draw from herbs, aromatherapy, yoga, homeopathy, nursing and nutrition. Please come and share your knowledge as well. Let us have a well Winter.

Wednesday, December 31

Mud Season Nostalgia

Janet Macleod is putting together a book of Mud Season Nostalgia: adventures, stories, photos, what-have-you, for display in the Co-op. She needs your contributions! Please leave stories, photos, tips on how to get sucked up to your wheel wells in the black stuff and live to tell about it for Janet at the coop, or email them to adamantc@sover.net. Yahoo! Mud season is just around the corner!

Wednesday, December 31

Mud Season Nostalgia

Janet Macleod is putting together a book of Mud Season Nostalgia: adventures, stories, photos, what-have-you, for display in the Co-op. She needs your contributions!

Please leave stories, photos, tips on how to get sucked up to your wheel wells in the black stuff and live to tell about it for Janet at the coop, or email them to adamantc@sover.net. Yahoo! Mud season is just around the corner!

Wednesday, December 31

Adamant Co-op Fall Clean-up Weekend, 9-3

Let's make our little store shine and sparkle its way into the dark days of winter - and have fun doing it! Sign-up sheet is in the store, or call Andrea at 454-7103, or just come. Bring brooms, vacuum cleaners, etc. And large coolers are needed for defrosting the coop's freezers.

If you can't come but could loan or cook us things that would be helpful, too. We need:

Step ladders for cleaning windows outside
Mops, rags and scrub brushes
Paint brushes
Gloves
Soup for workers (we have grill items) or some muffins for mid morning snack.

Wednesday, December 31

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