First Book of Greater Richmond – 5% Donation
On Sunday, March 25th, we raised just over $2,500 to The First Book of Greater Richmond! First Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books. An innovative leader in social enterprise, each year First Book distributes millions of free and low-cost books to disadvantaged children and the programs that serve them.
Thanks to customer support from you, our money continues to go directly back to the community that supports us. To learn more about our 5% days, click here.
Ellwood’s House Blend
Last week we headed over to Blanchard’s Coffee Co. on Forest Hill Ave. during their last few weeks at that location to test and taste some blends, single origins, and recommendations from Stephen for our upcoming house espresso blend. We even threw some milk in there to see how it held up.
In a few weeks, you’ll have the chance to try this delicious new house coffee, locally roasted right in Manchester at our new coffee, tea and juice bar. We’d love to know what you think!
Mr. Leonard’s Knife Sharpening Service
Knife sharpening is only $5.00 per knife and scissors can be sharpened for the low price of $8.50 each. Mr. Leonard will be also sharpening garden tools as well, so bring in your dull and dirty tools and give your garden an upgrade!
Get to Know Health Warrior Chia Seeds
This Saturday, July 23rd Ellwood Thompson’s is excited to host a Health Warrior Chia Seeds demo from 12-3PM. If you havent already heard the buzz about Chia (yes, the seeds from your childhood Ch-ch-ch-chia pet) now is your chance to get to know this essential superfood!
Loaded with protein, omega 3′s and so much more – chia seeds are what you’ve been missing from your diet!
FREE Spinal Screening & Seated Massage
Advanced Wellness and Ellwood Thompson’s are teaming up to provide you with a FREE Spinal Screening and Seated Massage on Saturday, July 16th (3-6PM.) Sign up today by calling 804-359-7525 or by stopping by Customer Service. Seats are limited and walk-ups will only be taken based on availability.
Treat your spine to some relaxation after this gardening season!
Local Goodies!
Next Saturday, June 25th from 5-7PM – local companies Pizza Tonight and Sausage Craft will be collaborating out front of the store to bring you delicious pizza’s for sale. Need we say more?
Richmond Young Writers
This Thursday, from Noon-2PM – - Bird Cox, Program Director of Richmond Young Writers will be here to do a small writing exercise bridging creative writing and local produce. Stop by and get to know Bird, learn about their writing classes for children & learn what Richmond Young Writers can do for you this summer.
“Richmond Young Writers was founded in the summer of 2009 at Chop Suey Bookstore with the intention of introducing young people to the joy of creative writing through workshops taught by professional writers in the community. A four week afternoon program held in the upstairs art gallery of Chop Suey, each week of the summer workshop culminates in a student reading of works-in-progress at the Byrd Theatre. In the summers of 2009 and 2010, Richmond Young Writers was thrilled to work with over 60 young people from 25 public and private schools in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Midlothian. We are now proud to partner with the Visual Art Center of Richmond and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for after school classes in the fall, winter and spring.”
Check Presentation to Richmond Peace Education Center
L-R: Johnnie Taylor - Office Manager RPEC, Amy Woo - Youth Representative RPEC, Adria Scharf, PhD - Executive Director RPEC and Rick Hood - Owner of Ellwood Thompson’s
We’re passionate about the community and as part of our mission to actively support local charities in the community, one way we do so is through quarterly 5% Days. Each quarter, Ellwood Thompson’s supports a local charity by offering the opportunity to receive 5% of that day’s sales. In the second quarter of 2011, the Richmond Peace Education Center was Ellwood Thompson’s 5% Day recipient.
Click here to learn more about our community giving, including our 5% days.
Raw/Vegan Workshop
The Wellness Woman is back to shed more knowledge about leading a Raw & Vegan life! Sign up today to learn some delicious recipes perfect for the summer season.
The Perfect Summer Samples
Join us on Saturday, June 4th (12-3PM) for a sampling Grill-N-Chill! Featuring Organic Prairie meats and Organic Valley dairy products. Stop by the patio near the entrance, sample some delicious burgers, enjoy some yogurt desserts and enter in to win some prizes!
Learn the Secrets to Living a Luminous Life
Join author Charis Malloy on Sunday, June 26th (5-6PM) for a FREE class on how to “Live a Luminous Life.” You will learn the newest discoveries about how different foods work with your body in a simple way that makes it possible for you to see extra weight just fall away, enhance your health, minimize illnesses or chronic problems, and stop – even reverse – aging.
Charis Brown Malloy is the author of The Post Holiday Cleanse as well as the forthcoming 30 Days of Beauty and Journal of a Starseed books. Along with master’s degrees in health and psychology, Charis has over a decade of experience as a holistic health and wellness consultant, helping people heal their minds and bodies through finding their individual paths to complete wellness on all levels.
Click here to sign up today!
Malikah Divine Wholistic Skin Care
Malikah Divine, local business owner and Licensed Esthetician will be here this Saturday, May 28th (12-3pm) offering complimentary Mini Facials, while discussing her product line in wholistic skin care.
For a special time only, this Saturday – receive a free Divine Beaty Bowl with your purchase of the Creamy Elixir Daily Face Cleanser & Berry Beautiful Moisturizing Hydrataunt. For more information on products, check out Malikah Divine’s website.
We hope to see you there!