MFC Calendar of Events
The Forager & The Baker In-store Sampling
Come to the store to meet the owners of our new LOCAL vendor The Forager & The Baker and sample their handcrafted, small-batch granola.
Sovereign Skincare In-store Sampling
Come to the store to meet the owner of Sovereign Skincare, our featured Local Vendor in May.
Mother’s Day Card Making Party
Nothing says I love you better than a homemade card! We're welcoming children to join us to make a special card for mom.
Basics of U.P. Birding
Matthew Betts will walk you through the equipment and techniques of birding, discussing the birds of our region and why birding is good for both the birds and us.
Tea, water, and snacks will be provided.
Free to all, though, donations will be accepted to help provide more birding events in the future.
Ask Our Dietitian
MFC Education Coordinator & Registered Dietitian Amanda Latvala will be in the store to provide nutrition guidance while you shop.
Co-op Kids Cooking Camp
We invite children ages 11-14 for one week to join us at the MFC for one week to learn hands-on cooking skills. Each class will begin with a short interactive lesson on healthy eating.
Cottage Food & Beyond
Join MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center for a no cost workshop combining Michigan Cottage Food Law education with resources to scale your food business and become commercially licensed.
Earth Day Clean-up
Every year the MFC Board of Directors, along with its community, picks up garbage that has accumulated over the winter months in the neighborhoods surrounding the store. Join us in this cooperative celebration of Earth Day and the community we call home!
WILD GATHERING: Tips for Springtime Foraging
Did you miss the morels or the blueberries this past year because you didn’t know when to start looking for them? What about ramps or fiddleheads? In this class, Dave Kalishek of Blue Moon Outdoors will share his foraging calendar, so you’ll know when some of our choice wild edibles are available and when to start looking for them.
WILD GATHERING: Tips for Springtime Foraging
Did you miss the morels or the blueberries this past year because you didn’t know when to start looking for them? What about ramps or fiddleheads? In this class, Dave Kalishek of Blue Moon Outdoors will share his foraging calendar, so you’ll know when some of our choice wild edibles are available and when to start looking for them.
Ayurvedic Staples
As the seasons shift from late winter to early spring, this class focuses on creating Ayurvedic-inspired pantry staples that support the body’s natural transition.
Bright and Bold Greek Cuisine
Bright, bold, aromatic flavors are the hallmark of Greek cuisine. We’re excited to welcome Leslie Davis, a confident home chef and baker who has a deep adoration of Greek food, to the MFC Kitchen.
Bright and Bold Greek Cuisine
Bright, bold, aromatic flavors are the hallmark of Greek cuisine. We’re excited to welcome Leslie Davis, a confident home chef and baker who has a deep adoration of Greek food, to the MFC Kitchen.
Cooking for Gut Health with Dr. Ryan Brang
Join Dr. Ryan Brang for an interactive evening of food, flavor, and conversation focused on gut health and the microbiome.
Cooking for Gut Health with Dr. Ryan Brang
Join Dr. Ryan Brang for an interactive evening of food, flavor, and conversation focused on gut health and the microbiome.
Holiday Wine Sale
Holiday Wine Sale — Sip, Savor, Cheer!
Get ready to deck your halls and fill your glasses — our Holiday Wine Sale is here! Perfect for gifting, toasting, or cozying up by the twinkle lights.
Buy 2 and save 15% on both bottles!