Commongrounds Cooperative

12/19/2024

The holiday final countdown is on! If you're still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list, might we suggest sharing a little love from your favorite co-op? Check out our ideas for local, no-shipping-required gifts below!

Consider gifting...

☕ A coffee class at HG Coffee Learning Lab
🎸 Tickets to a show at The Alluvion
🍽 Gift card to NoBo Mrkt
🎨 Original artwork from Alluvion Arts
🧢 Merch from Commongrounds* & The Alluvion
📖 Shared Abundance book from Groundwork Center
💻 Day passes at Grove (Commonplace)
🛌 An overnight stay at Commongrounds

*sold at NoBo Riverside

11/20/2024

GIVEAWAY: Share your feedback in our Owner Satisfaction Survey for a chance to win a night out for two! 📣

One lucky survey participant will receive dinner from and a show .alluvion to share with their favorite person.

Enjoy a December evening of:

Dinner at NoBo Mrkt
Savor an innovative seasonal menu as NoBo returns to dinner service led by Chef Sarah Henkel, a Traverse City chef who brings her culinary talent from Portland!

A Show at The Alluvion
Select the one of the following shows from The Alluvion’s stellar December lineup:
12/14 & The Motivations Dance Party
12/20 Dale Hale & Friends
12/21 Bob James & DiSimone Family Holiday Concert

Our survey is open NOW through next Tuesday, 11/26. Click the link in this week’s Owner Email or log into our website’s Owner Area to share your thoughts and be entered in the giveaway!

11/18/2024

Do NOT miss this weekend’s chef residency at NoBo Mrkt! Make a reservation for dinner or brunch Friday-Sunday or learn more here: https://www.nobomrkt.com/pop-up-chef-menu

11/08/2024

Need a pick-me-up? We invite you to lean into your Commongrounds community this month for some well-deserved connection, inspiration, and entertainment. Luckily, November’s calendar is PACKED with great opportunities to do just that! Check out this month's top ten classes, performances, and more.

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10/31/2024

LAST CALL for Owner Drive sign-ups! How many can we get before midnight? Let's go for a drive and find out!

Here’s how you can support the co-op’s ability to continue serving our community - and get great co-op benefits, too:

BECOME AN OWNER 🤝
Have you been thinking about joining the co-op? Now’s the perfect time! Head to the “Join” page of our website and become a part of our co-op community!

REFER A FRIEND 👯
Help spread the word! During the drive, we’re giving current owners a thank you gift for each and every new dues-paying owner that you send our way!*

RENEW YOUR DUES 💪
Our pay-what-you-may dues meet you where you’re at, so you can enjoy the same great benefits no matter your level of contribution. Head to the website to select the level that’s right for you!

*Referral Program: Every time a new owner lists your name as their referral when signing up, you’ll earn a $5 Referral Credit at ! Referrals will be tallied from October 22-31; credit will be available by November 4.

SIGN UP HERE! https://www.commongrounds.coop/join

10/29/2024

Co-opportunity awaits! When you join Commongrounds, you own a building with your neighbors and make space for our community to connect, engage, and grow together. Experience the benefits of cooperative ownership for yourself - and your community, too! - by becoming a dues-paying owner today!

🤝 Head to the “Join” page of our website to become a part of our co-op community! https://www.commongrounds.coop/join

10/21/2024

Well THAT was fun!!! Between the perfect weather and fabulous turnout, we couldn’t have asked for a better inaugural Co-op Crawl! The costumes! The treats! The community vibes! A giant THANK YOU to everyone who Looped-the-Coops on Saturday, and a cooperative high-five to TART Trails and our fellow co-op partners Oryana Community Co-op, Eugene's Record Co-op, Cherryland Electric Cooperative, Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, TBA Credit Union, MI Farm Co-op, and all the tenant-owner businesses from Commongrounds Cooperative!

10/17/2024

Do you like free treats? Crisp autumn walks? Connecting with community? US TOO!

Lucky for all of us, this Saturday's Loop-the-Coops has all three! Collect treats from seven local cooperatives as you stroll along the TART Trails Boardman Lake Loop Trail, then head inside Commongrounds to collect even more treats, gather with your neighbors, and view local art from Alluvion Arts annual Open Walls exhibition!

Particpating co-ops include Oryana Community Co-op, Cherryland Electric Cooperative, Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, TBA Credit Union, MI Farm Co-op, and Eugene's Record Co-op PLUS Commongrounds Cooperative and our tenant-owner businesses Northern Blooms Montessori, NoBo Mrkt, The Alluvion, Commonplace (Grove), Groundwork Center, and !

We can't wait to celebrate our local co-op community with you - Be sure to RSVP below!

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10/15/2024

Our annual OPEN WALLS community exhibition is back! Register your art by Friday and see it on the wall this Saturday - Registration link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVhQwze9g3vl7OmVUC5609lB5aHTDk4Butg5xx9i72SEa2rA/viewform

Open Now! Local artists are invited to submit one piece of artwork to hang in our Annual Open Walls Art Exhibition, opening on October 19th from 5-7 pm. Artists of all mediums are welcome, but accepted artwork must be ready to hang and smaller than 36” on the longest side. All artwork is hung by the Alluvion curator and staff and will be located on the first floor with lots of visibility!

Artwork drop off on Friday, October 18 from 10 am - 3 pm and Saturday, October 19 from 10 am - 12 pm. We will celebrate all of the artists on Saturday, October 19th with an opening reception from 5-7 pm.

Link in bio to submit