2026 Wayne Winter Hiking Challenge

January 19th - March 16th​

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This annual challenge is a way to promote health, movement, and enjoying the outdoors in our community during a time of year that can be challenging for many. Hikers visit 6 of 8 parks in the area to complete the challenge. We had over 100 hikers this past year, thank you for hiking along with us!

Seed Saving Class with Mary Gnizak

February 8th, 2026​

3pm

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Participants learned how to plan ahead, grow smarter, and save seeds for their gardens and farms. They then had a chance for discussion and questions to hear Mary's expertise from growing on difficult land.

2025 Holiday Bazaar

December 20th, 2025​

8am - 4pm

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This year's Bazaar included an expanded Meet the Makers vendor footprint, taking place both in our current market and the Ride On building across the street. Activities included specialty breakfast and lunch, a visit from Santa Claus, live music, and more...

Annual Co-Op Meeting

November 12th, 2025​

7pm

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We began our meeting across the street at the Ride On building, then enjoyed snacks and time together at Local Roots after. Open to co-op members, participants spent some time hearing about the year in review, and discussed the year ahead. 

Battle of the Chefs:
Chili Smackdown

October 12th, 2025​

12 - 4pm

@ JAFB Wooster Brewery

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We met together at JAFB for Local Roots' first ever Chili Smackdown! Collaborating with JAFB, the event was in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Wooster and our local chefs. We had nearly 100 in attendance and raised $1,678 for the Boys & Girls Club.

June Member Appreciation Month

Month of June, 2025

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Every June we like to show our appreciation to members and customers and offer some special perks and events to say thank you for being a part of our co-op community!

Electric Car Show

Sat. April 26th 2025

11am-2pm

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We celebrated Earth Day alongside Drive Electric Earth Month with a variety of electric vehicles in the south parking lot, along Walnut St., and on South St. We had specialty booths, activities for kids and more! 

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We saw  65 vehicles on display, more than ever before for our seventh annual electric car show!

Killbuck Watershed Land Trust Info Meeting

Thurs. February 6th, 2025​​

at the Wayne County Public Library East Conference Room

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We learned about the Killbuck Watershed Land Trust's farmland preservation program and how they work to protect natural lands in our area.

Women's Healthy & Hormone Balance Workshop

Tues. Oct. 22nd, 2024

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Facilitators Lori Bryant and Kristen Smith offered encouragement and practical knowledge on women's health and hormone balance participants could take home and apply to their regular routines. There were hands on experiences as well as a few items to take home.

Clothing Swap

Sat. August 10th, 2024

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We enjoyed this fun event in benefit of the Local Roots & FoodSphere Campaign for a New Building to Call Home. Participants brought in used clothes they no longer need see new life with others and found some quality, used items to help refresh their wardrobe.

Member Appreciation Party

Sat. June 28th, 2024​

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This was a special event to say thank you to our co-op members & community - all were welcome! We enjoyed live music, specialty booths, demonstrations, and samples. 

Field to Fork Fundraiser Dinner

Sat. June 22nd​, 2024

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Local Roots and FoodSphere hosted a dinner as part of the. Campaign for a New Building to Call Home. The event provided local food, wine & homemade ginger-ale freshly prepared by a variety of local chefs overlooking breathtaking views at Summerhill Farm.

Acid & Honey Oxymel Workshop

Sun. June 2nd, 2024

with Grace Jones

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We captured the seasons with oxymels (vinegar, honey, herbs and fruit).

We learned about the history, how to make them and how to use them in your everyday lives during this 1.5 hour workshop.

Beginning Herbs with Susan Sivey

Sun. April 21st, 2024

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This was a workshop where we delved into the fascinating world of herbs as we learned to cultivate and utilize eight common culinary herbs, along with a selection of lesser-known varieties, to enhance culinary dishes and promote well-being.

Tamale Workshop

Sun. 2/25 & Sun. 3/10

2024​

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This was a hands-on class with Joy Irias in our commercial kitchen exploring the history and variety of tamales.  We learned the step-by-step cooking process for traditional Honduran banana leaf tamales.

Capital Campaign Launch Party

Fri. May 19, 2023

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'Local Roots & FoodSphere Campaign for a New Building to Call Home' kicked-off with an open house event at 146 W. South Street, the site of the new store, on Friday, May 19th from 6-8pm.