Calendar

To ensure that there are parking spaces for shoppers, please do not park in the Co-op parking lot while attending. Thank you.

Attention: People's will OPEN at 10a.m. on Thursday, February 11st due to our employee all staff meeting.

Next Board Meeting
Monday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.
Committees
Outreach & Education Committee -
            Chair, Ofelia Alvarado
            Meeting: February 8, 5:30 p.m.
Planning Committee – Chair, Chet Nelson
            Meeting: February 8, 6:30 p.m.
Finance Committee – Chair, Jim Kase
            Meeting: February 8, 7 p.m.
Meetings are held in the Co-op's Community Room

People's Member Appreciation Day
Sunday, February 14th
People's Co-op will be offering an additional 7% discount* to its members throughout the day. * excludes no further discount items

We Love Our Co-op Shoppers!
Valentine's Day Basket Raffle
Sunday, February 14th
People's Co-op loves you, and to show you our admiration we're raffling off some really groovy gift baskets all day on February 14th. Just fill out a raffle ticket, no need to be present to win.

Live Acoustic Friday Night Music
Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
People's Co-op Deli
The Co-op's Deli Cafe continues to present the finest in folk, jazz, blues, and bluegrass performed by local musicians. Our highly acclaimed vegetarian fare features a variety of delicacies prepared fresh daily, including a complement of desserts, teas and Fair Trade coffees. Come with friends or make new friends here.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch Clean Up
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a swirling mass of plastic waste and garbage that has accumulated in the Pacific Ocean and is impacting all life. Learn about a worldwide project to clean it up, including "global green" expeditions. The first such expedition will take place in the spring of 2010. Learn more at http://www.thegp2project.org Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (916) 717-8953.

Raw Vegan Food & Alkalinity
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
You may be eating raw vegan foods, but are you alkaline-balanced? Join Mindy Goldis, a trained chef and teacher in natural foods and vegan for 20 years. Mindy will talk about the best ways for creating and having optimal health. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (858) 270-8752 or email mindy.goldis@gmail.com.

Digestive Health
Thursday, Feb. 4, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Rebecca Gallo—naturopath, yoga instructor, live food instructor and chef—will lecture on the digestive system, food combining, supplementation, and cleansing of the liver, gall bladder, and colon. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (760) 639-3605.

Tool, Knife & Scissor Sharpening
Friday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
People's Co-op - Outside
True Sharp, a professional mobile knife, scissors, and garden tool sharpening company will be in front of People's Co-op from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Reasonable prices start at $2 per blade for knives, and $3 a blade for scissors and gardening tools. Enjoy service while you shop!

The Science behind Raw Foods
Friday, Feb. 5, 7 - 8 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Presented by Dr. Ariel Policano, ND and Angela Elliott, author of Alive in Five. The New Year is here and it's time to start fresh with quick, easy meals that are high in enzymes, probiotics, and other health promoting nutrients. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (619) 726-7685.

Blood Sugar & Adrenal Health
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7 – 8 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Do you know that by eating "today's diet" that we create insulin surges that affect everything from hormones to blood pressure? Please join us to learn about the far reaching effects of the adrenal glands. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (619) 523-5464.

Successfully Market A Holistic Business.
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Class covers establishing a marketing strategy for holistic businesses and the business systems that need to be in place in order to implement your marketing strategy. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP visit http://bit.ly/4RnM6v or call (619) 820-9999.

Feng Shui for Love & Romance
Thursday, February 11, 7 – 8 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Amanda Collins is an internationally recognized Feng Shui consultant and speaker. Amanda will share tips to use in your bedroom and the romance area of your home to make sure Cupid finds you. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (858) 736-7241 or email Amanda@sdfengshui.com.

Loving You without Losing Me
Friday, Feb. 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Please join Tera Gardner, S.D. area Non Violent Communication (NVC) coordinating facilitator, Certified Life Coach and Credentialed Communicator for a lively and interactive introduction to NVC, which supports using language in a way that maximizes the possibility of real connection. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP please call (858) 270-8202/ (858) 344-0898.

Make a Valentine Card
Saturday, Feb. 13, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Sure, you can purchase a run-of-the-mill Valentine's Day card, but what better way to show someone you care than by creating a personalized greeting? This year, give your Valentine a special, handmade card. Valentines are for everyone—be it a friend, family member or par amour—so come and join us. We've got lots of crafty supplies and heartfelt suggestions to help guide you. All ages welcome and encouraged! Be our Valentine, it's free of charge.

Eating for Energy
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
What would you be like with an abundance of energy and vitality? Join Samantha Hua, Holistic Health Counselor, as she speaks about what foods we can eat to increase our energy. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP email Sam@HappyFoodHealth.com or call (619) 876-2655.

Reiki Energy Healing
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Reiki is a powerful, effective healing of body, mind and spirit. First hour: what it is and how it can benefit your health and the health of others, including animals, and plants. Second hour: experience Reiki healing. Presented by Reiki Master/Teacher Romel Hokanson. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (619) 226-2662.

Movie: "Orgasmic Birth"
Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Join homebirth midwife Brooke Ray for the movie Orgasmic Birth. There will be a discussion following the film. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (858) 717-1246.

Radical Forgiveness
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
How many of you have tried to forgive and found it really hard or difficult, even though you decided you wanted to forgive a long time ago? Join us for a lively discussion on what it takes to truly forgive. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (619) 563-8971 or (619) 895-1286.

QiGong – Breath Empowerment
Wednesday Feb. 24, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
Learn proper qigong using advanced breathing, meditation and subtle movements to harness the Qi-energy. We will end the program with Dao stretching. Please bring an exercise mat with you. Presented by Claudia Ibarra, Certified level 1 and 2 Qigong Practitioner. Attendance is limited to 18; to RSVP call (619) 405-8679.

Science of the Spirit
Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:30-8 p.m.
People's Co-op Community Room
A discussion on biodynamic agriculture, the "parent" of organic. In Europe biodynamic food is more common than organic. Discover the powerful spiritual inspirations from almost 100 years ago. Presented by rosenkreutzinstitute.com Attendance limited to 18; to RSVP email tazo@tazonet.com or call (760) 595-8657.

Help San Diego Buy Willow Glen Organic Farm!

Have you ever visited a farm? Would you like your children to see a real farm and to know that a carrot comes from the ground and not a plastic bag? Would you like to keep San Diego green? Do you want to support our local farmers and economy? Join the citizens and organizations of San Diego who are coming together to create a sustainable organic farm, educational center and wildlife preserve just outside the city's sprawl. For more information please visit www.sandiegoroots.org.

Co-op Community Room Re-opens!
The Community Room is available free of charge on a first come, first serve basis to Co-op members and to Co-op members' nonprofit community service groups, when not in use by the Co-op. Our intent is to provide a meeting space at no charge for individuals and organizations whose purpose is to work for the betterment of the community as set forth in our mission, vision, and values statements. The room is available for classes, meetings and exhibits providing that the space is not required for Co-op events. Groups may not charge admission nor can we allow any uses that would result in individual gain for a lecturer, class instructor, political candidates, etc. The Board of Directors is the final arbiter regarding appropriate room use. The room is available between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., five days a week.

To book the Community Room or obtain information about the room, please call Kylie, at O.B. People's Co-op (619) 224-1387. Advance scheduling and approval for use of the room is required and a completed room-reservation application must be submitted to the Co-op at least seven days prior to the event. Events may be published in the Community Calendar of the Co-op Newsletter; event notice deadline is the 10th of the preceding month. There are many fine organizations that make use of the community room. In order to accommodate as many as possible we accept only one reservation at a time from any group or individual per month. The Community Room is equipped with chairs and tables for your use.