by Anya Firszt, General Manager
Hello August—the Sunday of Summer
The start of the traditional school year is just on the horizon… but, before we get too ahead of ourselves, there is still time for summertime fun and eating.
My absolute favorite summer meal, which is mostly from the garden, is pasta with ripe tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and brie. Yummy deliciousness.
Deli Refrigerated Case Installation, Finally
Last year we planned to replace the deli refrigerated cases in each of our stores; little did we know the lead time for these cases was over 12 months. Finally, we have dates for the cases to be installed; first beginning at Willy West, then shifting to Willy North, and ending with Willy East. We expect installation to be done by the end of August.
Once each store has their new cases, you will be able to find a wide selection of traditional prepared foods and Grab & Go items along with some recently created recipes from our production kitchen to tempt your tastebuds.
Annual Meeting
Here’s a reminder that our annual business meeting moved from July to October. This year the meeting is scheduled for October 5th and it will be virtual. We will share operational highlights from the previous fiscal year, a financial update, Board strategic objectives, and you will have an opportunity to hear from the Owners who are running for the Board of Directors. Stay tuned for details on how to register for the meeting in the coming month.
Need to Update Your Email?
If you've changed your email address in the last year or if you've never received an email ballot for our Board elections, we may need your new email address! Please stop at the Customer Service desk the next time you are in one of our stores, or email our Owner Records Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know. Thanks!
Festival Perks Passes
Willy Street Co-op Owners will be able to get half-priced meals and beverages (with or without alcohol) during a three-hour span at one of three community festivals near our store; last month was La Fete, this month is the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival at Fireman’s Park, and next month is the Northside Festival at Mallards stadium.
To get your Good Neighbor Festival pass, stop at Willy West starting on Saturday, August 12 at 10am while supplies last. (We will not be distributing Passes for the Good Neighbor Festival at Willy North or Willy East.) These passes are good on Saturday, August 26th, 2:30pm-5:30pm.
Festival Perks Passes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Each Pass is good for the one festival with which it is associate—for example, the one distributed at Willy East is only valid at La Fete de Marquette. Owners with an individual Ownership account may receive a total of one Pass for this year; Owners with a household account may receive a total of two Passes (for the same festival) for this year if they wish. Festival Perks Passes are non-transferable.
2023 Madison Music Festivals
This month, Willy Street Co-op is proud to sponsor another array of festivals in the Madison and Middleton area.
Sessions at McPike Park is first on the music festival docket this month beginning August 11-12 and the final Sessions happening a few days later, on August 16-17.
The Middleton Good Neighbor Festival is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee (60 years) this year—join in the festivities at Fireman's Park on August 25-27.
On Madison’s east side, August 25-26, you can join festival goers at the Orton Park Festival, celebrating its 58th year of outdoor fun and merriment.
And, all summer long the Co-op is sponsoring Forward Madison FC, with their home soccer games being played at Breese Stevens Field.
Special Store Hours
Stores close at 7:00pm Labor Day, Monday, September 4, Labor Day.