August – October
Art Soup Exhibit
Art Wasteland: “Naturally Inspired” solo exhibition from local artist Mark Herbert, on display in the Tidal Creek Community Center. Visit art-soup.org for details.

Saturday August 6th 10am
The Big Latch On – Breast Feeding Awareness Event
On Saturday August 6th 2011 at 10:30am nursing mothers and their babies, across the USA and beyond, will gather to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and to take part in The Big Latch On, America’s first synchronized nursing event in multiple locations. The goal of the event is to promote breastfeeding awareness and education. Tidal Creek is proud to support our local community groups in their efforts, and to be hosting the Wilmington area event at the Tidal Creek Community Center. Visit La Leche League USA’s event page for more information: lllusa.org/wbw.

Saturday August 13th 8am-12noon
Community Yard Sale
Make room for summer fun or find a hidden treasure at this community yard sale on the Tidal Creek lawn. Please park in the UNCW / Cinema 6 parking lot. Call Bethany to register as vendor 910.799.COOPx214.

Thursday August 18th 6pm
Theater Thursday
Screening of “Vanishing of the Bees”
Little Bee. Big Mystery. As honeybees continue to disappear at an alarming rate, this documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of “Colony Collapse Disorder.” Illustrating the ancient connection between the human race and the honeybee, “Vanishing of the Bees” attempts not only to solve this disturbing mystery, but to provide us with suggestions for reversing it. RSVP at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Tuesday August 23rd 6pm
Health and Environmental Impacts of Eating Animal Proteins: Dairy, Eggs and Meat
Join Pat Delair, Hippocrates Health Educator of Conscious Integration and EarthSave SENC, as she shares important information on animal protein and discusses some of the current issues surrounding dairy, eggs, beef, chicken, pork, and fish. Learn about the pros and cons of consuming animal protein and how to make the healthiest choices for your health and the health of the planet. FREE lecture. Register at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Thursday August 25th 6pm
Essential Oils Class
Join Sheen Perkins of Agape Oils for this FREE lecture on the many uses of therapeutic essential oils to improve your health and well-being. Register at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Thursday September 8th 6pm
Preserving the Harvest – Canning and Preserving with Angela Cannon
Join Angela Cannon, of Angela’s Pepper-Pickled Foods, for an informative how-to class on canning and preserving. Learn how you can get the most out of the local harvest all year. FREE class. Register at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Saturday September 10th 12noon-2pm
Meet the Candidates Forum
Join us in The Co-op Kitchen seating area, taking this opportunity to casually meet the Board of Directors candidates and learn what lies ahead in the coming years for our Tidal Creek Co-op community.

Saturday September 10th – Friday September 23rd
Tidal Creek Board of Directors Election Period
Please honor your household vote as a responsibility and cast your ballot! You must be an active owner in good standing by August 27th to vote in the election. Find the polling station located in the store, cast your ballot, and be proud that you have expressed a fundamental responsibility of cooperative ownership!

Thursday September 15th 6pm
Theater Thursday Double Feature
2011 Tidal Creek entry for My Co-op Rocks!
Screening of “Fresh”
“Fresh” celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. RSVP at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Tuesday September 20th 6pm
Exploring a Living Foods Lifestyle
Join Pat Delair, Hippocrates Health Educator and owner of Conscious Integration, for an informative overview of a Living Foods Lifestyle, first of a four part monthly lecture series shared by Pat at Tidal Creek Co-op this fall. Vibrant health is our most valuable asset. Yet, we know that good health does not just happen, especially as we age. Like all things of great value, it needs to be nurtured and cultivated with care on a daily basis. As soon as you begin to take responsibility for your physical and emotional health, life gets a whole lot easier. FREE lecture. Register at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Sunday September 25th 2-6pm
Annual Owner Stew at Jones Family Farm
All active owners of Tidal Creek Co-op are welcome to attend this annual meeting, communal meal, and celebration of local farming and community. There will be fun activities including live music by Raphael Namé, a corn maze and earthen slides, and hayride tours of the Jones Family Farm. The event is FREE to attend, though preregistration is required for accurate meal planning. Register your household by September 18th at the Customer Service Desk or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Tuesday September 27th 6pm
Essential Oils Class
Join Sheen Perkins of Agape Oils for this FREE lecture on the many uses of therapeutic essential oils to improve your health and well-being. Register at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.