Case Preorder Deadline
2026-08-13, 2026-08-27, 2026-09-10, 2026-09-24, 2026-10-15, 2026-10-29, 2026-11-12
Order preorder cases by NOON today for sale pricing. View case order form.

Tiny Deck Concert: Perfect Strangers
2026-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Kick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!
Friday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PMHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.
Everyone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!
Rain Location – Right inside the co-op.
https://www.wheatsfield.coop/2026-summer-tiny-deck-concerts/

Double Deal Tuesday!
2026-08-18, 2026-09-01, 2026-09-15, 2026-09-29, 2026-10-20, 2026-11-03, 2026-11-17
Every other Tuesday* our Co+op Deals and Member-Owner Extras sales flyers overlap! You save on last week’s flyers and the upcoming week’s flyers at the same time! See this week’s deals!
*There is the occasional three week sale cycle.

Thirsty Thursday August 2026
2026-08-20 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for Thirsty Thursday Tastings! You can sample tasty beverages from our Beer & Wine Department here at the Co-op.
The third Thursday of the month, 4-6pm. Must be 21+

Tiny Deck Concert: Coffee Shop Romance
2026-08-21 18:00 - 19:30

August 2026 Board Meeting
2026-08-26 17:00 - 19:30
BOARD MEETING
Wheatsfield Community Room | 5-7:30pm
5:00pm Board gathers
5:30pm Meeting starts
Member-Owners, please RSVP if you wish to attend so we can plan accordingly and print meeting materials for you.
RSVP by emailing Stacey Brown, CEO at Stacey_B@wheatsfield.coop

New Member Orientation
2026-08-26 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-09-30 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-10-28 17:30 - 18:00
New to the Co-op? Sit down with a Co-op staff member and other new member-owners to learn more about the history and mission of the Co-op, how to place case pre-orders, go on a tour and receive other general information about the Co-op. Always on the last Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm. Please RSVP by calling 515-232-4094 or emailing events@wheatsfield.coop.
Student Discount welcome as well!

Tiny Deck Concert: Doomed Pioneers
2026-08-28 18:00 - 19:30

Tiny Deck Concert: Central Iowa Jazz Trio
2026-09-04 18:00 - 19:30

HANDS-ON CLASS: DIY Herbal Lip Balm
2026-09-08 17:30 - 19:00
Dive in to the art and science of handcrafted herbal lip care in this interactive, hands-on workshop! Using a plethora of natural, nourishing, and eco-friendly ingredients including beeswax, oils, butters, and plant essential oils, participants will make and take home two different lip balm formulations to protect lips in all four seasons. It’s herbal lip care made simple, made from scratch, and made by you!
Meet the Instructor!
Ann Staudt is the founder, chief soap formulator, kitchen chemist, graphic designer, sales manager, packaging extraordinaire, and overall operations manager behind Siberian Soap Co. She holds degrees in both chemical and environmental engineering. Soapmaking provides a wonderfully creative outlet that combines her interests in science, art, and living a simple, eco-friendly lifestyle.

September 2026 Member Appreciation Day
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday, September 12, 10am-2pm
Join us for local producers, live music, giveaways, free samples, kids activities, wellness practitioners and more! Everyone welcome.

September 2026 Board Meeting
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:30

Thirsty Thursday September 2026
2026-09-17 16:00 - 18:00

COOKING CLASS: The Mighty Chickpea
2026-09-29 17:30 - 19:00
Discover the versatility of the humble garbanzo bean (chickpea) in this demonstration-style vegetarian cooking class. Join us as we showcase the transformative power of this pantry staple, turning it into 3 delicious, flavor-packed dishes that are easy enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough to wow your guests at any gathering.
If you have specific dietary restrictions, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Sheba Wright, Education Coordinator.
Limited substitutions can be made during the class.
Meet the Instructor!
Rama Sridhar is an expert chef in vegetarian cooking and has dedicated more than 40 years to communicating the benefits of vegetarian nutrition. Rama’s cooking is based on two fundamental principles: (a) develop recipes that excel in both nutrition and taste and (b) draw and use ideas from all over the globe to develop creative fusion foods. She is a guest Chef at a local restaurant – Lockwood Café – where she offers Indian and International foods. Rama has a close connection to Ames. She has lived here for 35 plus years and received a Dietetics degree from Iowa State University. She is a diehard Cyclones fan.

Thirsty Thursday October 2026
2026-10-15 16:00 - 18:00

October 2026 Board Meeting
2026-10-21 17:00 - 19:30
