


Demo: Vital Proteins @ The Village Store
Vital Proteins is a collagen-based company that provides clean, sustainable collagen protein for optimal health and performance. Collagen is the vital building block in our bodies including skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints. Our bodies naturally decline in collagen production as we age and modern diets contain minimal collagen.

LIVE MUSIC: MICHAELA FRENCH @ The Village Store
Bring your friends and family down to the Boise Co-op each First Friday of the month for free live music, free tastings and great deals store-wide. Sign-up to become a Co-owner and we'll waive the $15 administrative fee!
This month, MICHAELA FRENCH will be performing 3-6 PM in the classroom. Please enjoy food, beverages, beer and wine purchased from the Co-op during the show.
FREE ALL AGES EVENT!

Demo: Nature's Way @ The Village Store
At Nature’s Way® we haven’t forgotten our past, nor have we lost track of why Tom started the company in the first place. A simple desire to do something more for people. To help them enhance their health. This has become the basis of everything we do. The very foundation of a growing legacy of trust. And an oath to our customers that we take incredibly seriously—Trust the Leaf®.

Cookin' With Kids: Dashing Dips & Sensational Spreads!
When we set an intention to avoid highly-processed, carbohydrate-laden snacks, we wonder what’s left to feed our hungry kiddos when they get home from school… I’m here with a solution – Dips! This class will be taught by Kendy Radasky
$17 Member /$20 Non-member

Class: Le Paint - Dip, Dab, Drink! "Paint Your Pet" @ The Village Store
Join us for a fun evening creating your own piece of art! All materials are included and no experience is necessary, you will be provided acrylic paints and a 16" x 12" piece of weathered wood. Instruction by Boise Art Museum Art Instructor and local artist, Lisa Benson.
This evening's painting will be "Paint Your Pet". Once you register participants need to email a close-up photo of their pet to: [email protected] . Lisa will draw it onto the wood canvas and have it ready for you to paint in class. Please note if you would like your pet drawn with or without a hat, then Lisa will show you how to paint it, step by step. Great gift idea!
Lisa Benson is a professional artist and graphic designer who specializes in still life, animals and landscape acrylic and watercolor paintings. Lisa has been exposed to the arts for as long as she can remember. Her paintings are color-inspired and upbeat. As much as Lisa loves creating and painting, she is also passionate about sharing her knowledge of painting with others as an art instructor at the Boise Art Museum and for her own business - LePaint paint parties. Lisa also taught middle school art for 12 years and worked at CBS Broadcasting as a graphic designer in Seattle before moving to Boise 3 years ago. Lisa believes strongly that “art is therapy” and there are no mistakes in art! Creating art is truly about the process. Lisa says, “LePaint gives me the opportunity to be creative every day. I have found my calling and I love what I do!”
Your first glass of wine and appetizers will be included in the class cost.
** This class sells out quickly, book your reservations early! **

Class: DIY Jewelry with Fluff Hardware @ The Village Store
Grab a friend and join us for a fun and inspired evening, where you will have an opportunity to give wings to your creative side! Solymar Palm, owner of Fluff Hardware, will show you how to design something for yourself or to give as a gift. Choose from a number of shapes and sizes and metal stamp a unique necklace or pair of earrings!
Fluff Hardware is an Idaho grown jewelry business specializing in timeless, vintage, and nature inspired handmade accessories for women. Established in 2011 when owner Solymar Palm found a piece of scrap metal, Fluff functions as a creative outlet and labor of love for the 3 women on the Fluff team and lends itself to the company's ever present commitment to elevate and enhance the unique strength, individuality and beauty of the modern woman. You can find Fluff Hardware at 22 different retail locations around the Pacific Northwest, on their website, and at their studio in Garden City. Visit their website for more information. FluffHardware.com
Class includes snacks and your first class of wine.
Fluff Hardware can be found at the following retailers:
Boise Co-op & Boise Co-op at The Village
Record Exchange
Fling M Coffee House
Shift Boutique
Out door Exchange

Cooking Class: Trip to West Bengal with Sangeeta Mistry
This class will cover dishes inspired by West Bengal as well as other Indian states in the east.
Bengali cuisine is known for its subtle and fiery flavors, with unique cooking styles. With an emphasis on vegetables, lentils, rice and spices, this is a little-known part of Indian cuisine.
The use of spices for vegetable dishes is quite extensive and includes many combinations not found in other parts of India. Main examples are the onion-flavoured kalonji (nigella or black onion seeds), which is one of the spices in Panch Phoron Masala, (blend of 5 whole spices) the use of which can elevate a humble dish to a whole new level.
Come join Sangeeta as she demonstrates this unique cooking style and discover another distinctive food culture of India!

Cookin' With Kids: Breakfast of Champions! Hearty Ways to Start Your Days
Let me help you get your kids out of the cold-cereal-with-non-fat-milk morning rut. Starting each day with well-sourced protein and healthy fats is key to avoiding the blood sugar roller coaster that accompanies the Standard American Diet (SAD). Class taught by Kendy Radasky

Cookin' With Kids: Sensational Salads! Fun & Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Now that Spring has sprung, let’s play with the fruits and veggies that are in season, and make two yummy salads. Adults are free with paid kid’s registration. Each child will require a purchased ticket. Class taught by Kendy Radasky

MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Co-owners are invited to attend our monthly Board meeting. This is a great chance to learn more about the workings of the Co-op and voice any questions, concerns, or compliments you have!
Note: This meeting takes place in the classroom at our Village store

MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Co-owners are invited to attend our monthly Board meeting. This is a great chance to learn more about the workings of the Co-op and voice any questions, concerns, or compliments you have!
Note: This meeting takes place in the classroom at our Village store

Cookin' With Kids: Muffin Madness!
Fun Paleo Muffin Recipes for Kids! Learn to make two different nutrient-dense, grain-free, dairy-free paleo-inspired muffin recipes.
$17 Member / $20 Non-Member

Wine & Chocolate Sampling Event @ Both Store Locations
Join us on Saturday, February 9 for a pre-Valentine’s tasting of two of the best things on Earth: Wine and Chocolate!
Stop by either grocery store from 12-5 and taste some of our favorite chocolates, wines, cheeses, and more. We’ll have over a dozen sampling stations in both stores, including some of these delicious treats:
Happy Day Chocolates
Equal Exchange
Honey Mamas
TCHO
Wildflour Bakery Cookies (sampling at Village only)
Plus amazing cheeses, wines, and more!
This is a great chance to discover a unique Valentine's gift or just to nosh on some sweets.

Class: Le Paint - Dip, Dab, Drink "Paint Your Pet" @ The Village Store
*** THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT ***
Join us for a fun evening creating your own piece of art! All materials are included and no experience is necessary, you will be provided acrylic paints and a 16" x 12" piece of weathered wood. Instruction by Boise Art Museum Art Instructor and local artist, Lisa Benson.
$40 Member / $45 Non-Member
Your first glass of wine and appetizers will be included in the class cost.
** This class sells out quickly, book your reservations early! **

Wine & Cheese Class: Will You Brie My Valentine?
*** THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT ***
A cheese tasting is the perfect Valentine's celebration whether you are planning a romantic fete for two or a raucous hullabaloo for 40. Everyone loves great cheese and delicious wines to go with it!
Please join us for another evening with Lacey McNeff and Jackie Elo. They will be showcasing wonderful cheese and wine pairings to make your Valentine's Day celebration even more magical. This is the perfect class for a date night!
$30 Member / $35 Non-Member

Demo: Wagner's Mustard @ The Village Store
We love mustard. So it's only natural that we name our flagship mustard after the state we love. Wagner's Idaho Mustard is patterned after German style whole grain spicy mustard.
It's said that there are two kinds of people. Those who reach for the ketchup first, and those who reach for the mustard first.
We reach for the mustard first. We hope you do too.

Demo: McIntyre Pastures @ The Village Store
McIntyre Farms will be here sampling eggs from their pastures in Caldwell.
Rotated daily on fresh grass daily during the growing season
Soy free
Antibiotic free
Non GMO
Hormone free
350 mg omega 3

Demo: Lampe Granola @ The Village Store
Lampe Granola is a family business located in beautiful Boise, Idaho. We are committed to making distinctly delicious and fresh small-batch handmade granola. It is chock full of whole grain oats, healthy nuts and dried fruits, along with extra virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup and honey.
Whole Grain Oats
Wheat Free
NO Additives or Preservatives
Dried fruit contains NO sulfites
Nutritious Healthy Nuts
Heart Healthy Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Demo: SKOUT Organic Trailbars @ The Village Store
Bold fuel for epic adventures, Skout Backcountry provisions are for trail blazers and explorers driven by independence, the lure of rugged terrain, and the call of the wild. Naturally dense with nutrients, Skout is as honest and real as the wilderness itself.


Demo: Luxe Beauty Skincare @ The Village Store
Luxe Beauty was borne from the vision of chemist Jane May Graves after her mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer.
Her Mother’s diagnosis awakened her to the importance of avoiding toxic personal care products. The skincare offerings in the market fell short of Jane’s expectations and desires.
Refusing to compromise any effectiveness when developing her formulas with the world's top chemists, Jane’s investment in research and testing proved to be invaluable.
Compelled by an immediate customer demand for high quality and pure ingredients, all formulations are plant derived, and made with high concentrations of effective ingredients.
Luxe Beauty was created for health-purist and label readers like you. We refuse to cut corners with chemicals, petrolatum, mineral oil, beeswax, silicones, phthalates, parabens, colors, dyes, propylene glycol.
We avoid filler ingredients such as alcohol, glycerin, beeswax, fruit juices, and cheap oils found in most “natural” skincare products.
Luxe Beauty products are formulated with high concentrations of effective ingredients to awaken your skin's natural glow.
Demo: Nordic Naturals @ The Village Store
Nordic Naturals is committed to delivering the world's safest, most effective omega oils.

Demo: Aura Cacia Essential Oils @ The Village Store
Essential oils — the highly concentrated, aromatic essences of plants — offer a wide array of ways to improve our daily lives. Learn all about essential oils and how to use them.

Demo: Good Vibes Kombucha @ The Village Store
Good Vibes fermented tea is brimming with hard-working, friendly flora bacteria that supports digestive health, boosts your immune system, assists in cellular detoxification, and supports vibrant energy and a overall health.
Good Vibes Kombucha Co. provides you a healthy, organic, and delicious alternative to the traditional tap beverage.
Harness the powerful benefits of this amazing fermented superfood and feel the effects of Good Vibes Kombucha today!

LePaint - Dip, Dab, Drink! "Wine Glass Art"
Join us for a fun evening creating your own piece of art! All materials are included and no experience is necessary, you will be provided acrylic paints and 2 wine glasses. Instruction by Boise Art Museum Art Instructor and local artist, Lisa Benson.
$40 Member / $45 Non-Member
Your first glass of wine and appetizers will be included in the class cost.

Class: Cider Loves Cheese!
While pairing wine and cheese can be an overly-complicated business, and pairing beer and cheese can fill you up too quickly, cider and cheese are natural companions. Many drier styles pair beautifully with rich, buttery cheeses (think double-cream cheddar, a 2-year aged gouda or a creamy bleu), while the big apple flavors of semi-sweet ciders is gorgeous with fresh chevre or mild, nutty, soft-ripened cheeses.
$30 Member / $35 Non-Member
Join us for another lively evening with The Co-op's Cheese Wiz, Lacey McNeff and Kyle Baas from Idaho Wine Merchant. They will be featuring ciders and cheeses from all around the world.

Cooking Class: Cooking with Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef @ The Village Store
Join us for this rare opportunity to spend an evening with Dave Ruedlinger and Bob Howard with Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef, brought to you in partnership with Edible Idaho.
$15 Member / $18 Non-Member

Demo: Veriditas Essential Oils @ The Village Store
Veriditas By Pranarōm is the leader in providing 100% ECOCERT and USDA Certified Organic, pure and authentic essential oils because our customers see the results and smell the quality! Education about essential oils is on the rise, and we’re grateful for the enthusiasm our customers are showing in their quest for superior essential oils.

Cookin' With Kids: Super Soups!
Kid-friendly Soups for Chilly Winter Days
Who doesn’t like soup on a chilly winter day... your kid? Many choosy kids don’t like soups because they contain so many different ingredients that they can’t easily pick out the stuff they don’t like. In this class, we will prepare two different simple, nourishing soup recipes that they are sure to love. Recipes will be gluten free and dairy-free. Kids are encouraged to create and sample with us. Adults are free with paid kid’s registration. Each child will require a purchased ticket.
$17 Member / $20 Non-Member

Class: Le Paint - Dip, Dab, Drink! "Winter Camp"
Join us for a fun evening creating your own piece of art! All materials are included and no experience is necessary, you will be provided acrylic paints and a 16" x 12" piece of weathered wood. Instruction by Boise Art Museum Art Instructor and local artist, Lisa Benson.
This month's painting will be "Winter Camp" - perfect for a gift!
$40 Member / $45 Non-Member
Your first glass of wine and appetizers will be included in the class cost.

Demo: Good Vibes Kombucha @ The North End Store
Good Vibes fermented tea is brimming with hard-working, friendly flora bacteria that supports digestive health, boosts your immune system, assists in cellular detoxification, and supports vibrant energy and a overall health.
Good Vibes Kombucha Co. provides you a healthy, organic, and delicious alternative to the traditional tap beverage.
Harness the powerful benefits of this amazing fermented superfood and feel the effects of Good Vibes Kombucha today!

Demo: Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth @ The Village Store
Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein is paleo friendly, free of common allergens and the ideal protein source for those who are sensitive to dairy, grains, eggs, beef, nuts, seeds and legumes. Carefully crafted quality you can trust and tested to be GMO free. Not only does Bone Broth Protein pack 20g of gut-friendly and paleo-friendly protein per serving, it also provides Bone Broth Co-Factors such as collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid and key electrolyte minerals—to support the health of your gut, joints, muscles, skin and healthy detoxification.


Demo: Simple Mills @ The Village Store
Simple Mills enriches lives and bodies through simple, delicious, real foods. We strive to make healthful choices easy by offering food that tastes great in the moment and nourishes your body for the long-term.
We believe if you don’t recognize an ingredient, your body won’t either, so we handpick ours with purpose - only including things that nourish you. Nothing artificial, ever.
We’re here to positively impact the way food is made, because we believe good health enables greater, passion-filled lives.
Clean, nutritious foods, for a greater life. It’s that simple.

Demo: Mineral Fusion @ The Village Store
Based in Denver, Colorado, Mineral Fusion began as a mineral cosmetics brand in 2007. Mineral Fusion is now the #1 natural cosmetic brand proudly offering a smarter makeup that instantly improves your complexion while nourishing the skin, all while being appropriate for even the most sensitive skin types

Demo: Lampe Granola @ The Village Store
Lampe Granola is a family business located in beautiful Boise, Idaho. We are committed to making distinctly delicious and fresh small-batch handmade granola. It is chock full of whole grain oats, healthy nuts and dried fruits, along with extra virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup and honey.
Whole Grain Oats
Wheat Free
NO Additives or Preservatives
Dried fruit contains NO sulfites
Nutritious Healthy Nuts
Heart Healthy Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Wellness Workshop: A Sweet Life Without Sugar!
Want to keep the sweetness in your life, but lose your sugar cravings? In this class, instructor Ashli Fishman will teach you WHY sugar cravings occur and HOW to liberate yourself from the sugar roller-coaster. Learn solutions to transform your mood and body, so you can live your best life.
Ashli will show you a way out of the sugar jungle that doesn’t leave you feeling deprived but, rather, delightfully satisfied!

Wellness Workshop: Benefits of The Keto Lifestyle
Join us for this informative workshop with Charlene Tello from Garden of Life!
Kick off the new year right by learning to stay fit, energized and focused in 2019! Charlene will be sharing the benefits of living a Keto lifestyle including ways to attain a healthy weight, improve your mental focus and recharge your gut and brain health.
She will be passing out free samples and will prepare a couple of keto friendly recipes for you to try.
In addition, Charlene will share information on the benefits of adding collagen to your diet.

Demo: SKOUT Organic Trailbars @ The Village Store
Bold fuel for epic adventures, Skout Backcountry provisions are for trail blazers and explorers driven by independence, the lure of rugged terrain, and the call of the wild. Naturally dense with nutrients, Skout is as honest and real as the wilderness itself.

Demo: Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth @ The Village Store
Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein is paleo friendly, free of common allergens and the ideal protein source for those who are sensitive to dairy, grains, eggs, beef, nuts, seeds and legumes. Carefully crafted quality you can trust and tested to be GMO free. Not only does Bone Broth Protein pack 20g of gut-friendly and paleo-friendly protein per serving, it also provides Bone Broth Co-Factors such as collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid and key electrolyte minerals—to support the health of your gut, joints, muscles, skin and healthy detoxification.
