Sustainable Seafood

Local Food: Our neighbors along the Maine coast harvest some of the best and most sustainable wild mussels available, and we're lucky to have them just over the mountains. Steven steams open the shelled wonders in Shelburne Vineyards red wine, with smoky bacon from Winding Brook Farm and pungent garlic butter to create a rich and silky broth perfect for dipping a slice of toasted bread. Topped with Toll a Bell Farm sprouts for a splash of brightness, the mussels are a delicious as well as a responsible seafood option from our own region.

Music Notes: Expect great country rock tunes from Abby Jenne and the Enablers this Thursday at 7:30 with their pedal steel guitar, fiddle and drums. Don't miss what Seven Days

calls their "socially conscience, mischevious, acoustic folk rock."

Local Events: If you need another reason to attend the community lunch at the Hardwick United Church on Main Street, the seed swap will be held there this Thursday, February 4th from 12-1. Part one of this year's "Food Security Blanket" swaps, workshops, and events, for more information on the seed swap, contact Caitlin Strong at 472-8569.

Help support Haitian earthquake relief by attending a fundraiser Wednesday, February 10 from 5-9. There will be an exhibit of works by Haitian artists, a silent auction, and food for sale. At 7pm, Bob Belenky will present a slide show about his community projects in Haiti, followed by a live auction at 8. If you would like to donate an auction item, please bring it to the Buffalo Mountain Co-op. Volunteers are also needed, and should sign up at the Buffalo Mountain Co-op, or contact Beth Cate at 472-6969. For more information, please contact Emily Lanxner at 472-5913

Local Art: Remember to join us on Tuesday, February 9th for an artist reception with Elizabeth Nelson. Stop by to admire her work now, or look at her art online.