By: Anya Firszt, General Manager
Hello dear Owners,
Warmer weather is finally here. My garden is calling me in between the rain showers!
This month we have a few reasons to celebrate including May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day. Here are some business highlights for the month ahead.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday is on May 7th and this month we’re offering Owners a 15% discount on your health and wellness purchases. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th. We have practical gift ideas or gifts to pamper your mother this Mother’s Day. So, take advantage of the additional savings to show appreciation for your favorite momma (or yourself).
Local Produce
Many of us are worried how tariffs will impact the cost of food. To offset increases due to tariffs, we can each try to purchase items grown or produced locally. In the growing season, Willy Street Co-op sources a significant amount of the produce from local growers. This helps keep costs down and supports growers in our community
Our produce weekly update, “Word on the Beet,” offers you what’s on sale in the Produce department, as well as what’s new and what’s done for the season. If you haven’t yet subscribed to receive this weekly emailed update, you can do so here www.willystreet.coop/emails.
Speaking of email
Did you know you can receive the Reader via email? Go to www.willystreet.coop/emails where you can sign up to receive the Reader online. And, while you’re there, you might want to also sign up for Owner Deals and Co+op Deals.
May Board meeting
The Board has scheduled their next meeting on May 10th in conjunction with the Board’s half-day retreat. The Board meeting is from 12:15–1:00pm at Aubergine, 1226 Williamson Street.
Board Elections
It’s not too soon to think about running for the Board of Directors. Stay tuned for information related to the upcoming election including Board candidate packets and deadline for applications.
IMPORTANT update for Willy West shoppers
On May 15th Willy West will open at noon to allow for the relocation and installation of the new transformer. This is the final phase in the installation of the solar panels at Willy West.
Special Store Hours
Monday, May 26, Memorial Day—closing at 7pm.
Fiscal year-end fast approaching
We are half-way through the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year. We hope to wrap up a few planned projects before the fiscal year end, which comes at the end of June.
Until next month, warm regards,
Anya
