Kids will make a healthy tortilla roll-up with hummus and fresh veggies to snack on during this event. See the new calendar for more upcoming 2013 events!

All Kids Club events are FREE, include a snack, and designed for children ages 3-12 years old. Kids may join the fun in the Cooking Studio anytime during the events, unless otherwise noted. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Most events are held at the Cooking Studio, located next door to Whole Foods Market on 91^st and Metcalf. The Cooking Studio holds 40 people at a time. We apologize if there’s a short wait. We work to accommodate all children attending. We reserve the right to amend the FREE events at will. Complete store event calendars and updates are in store and online at WholeFoodsMarket.com/Metcalf.

Budget friendly natural and organic whole foods featured in the meal. Attend the entire series or pick & choose. Space limited. Please pre-register at: acteva.com/go/school.Menu is online. Jan. 2nd: Pantry Makeover; Jan. 9th: Curbing Carb Confusion; Jan. 16th: Power-Packed Proteins; Jan. 23rd: The Skinny on Fats & Oils

Experience the organic difference during this free sampling event. Organic foods and products are grown and/or made without the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides.

Make dinner easy!  Call ahead or stop in for a made in house hearth fired pizza and save $5 on all 16" pizzas every Friday!  913-652-9633

Lisa presents simple and effective ways to transform your pantry into one that promotes healthy eating affordably. Please pre-register online at acteva.com/go/school

Get your week off to a healthy start with a delicious lunch on Mondays for just $5. The weekly menu will vary, but will include seasonal soups, salads, whole grains dishes, and fresh fruits.

Tuesdays, 11am-1pm, or while it lasts!
Enjoy 2 special delicious lunch items for only $4 presented by the Prepared Foods Department on Tuesdays in January. Menu varies, but is always a treat.

See how delicious healthy can be with these delectable foods that are good for your body and makes mouths happy at this storewide sampling event!

In this tour our Healthy Eating Specialist, Lisa Markley, will guide you in making the most nutrient dense food choices from each department. She will help you discover budget friendly healthy alternatives to some common pantry staples and you will get to taste a few new items, as well! Space is limited, so please pre-register. Don’t miss the $100 Healthy Pantry Makeover Prize Drawing!

The new book, Concious Capitalism, by Whole Foods Market Co-Founder and Co-CEO, John Mackey hits shelves today!  Be one of the first to get a copy!  All proceeds from the sale of this book at Whole Foods Market are being donated to the Whole Planet Foundation.  By the way, HE'S COMING TO VISIT!  We're excited to announce that John Mackey will be stopping at Whole Foods Market on Metcalf while he's in town for his book tour on Thursday, January 31st from 2-3:30pm.  More details to come!  He will also be at a local Rainy Day Books event that same evening!

Budget friendly natural and organic whole foods featured in the meal. Attend the entire series or pick & choose. Space limited. Please pre-register at: acteva.com/go/school.Menu is online. Jan. 2nd: Pantry Makeover; Jan. 9th: Curbing Carb Confusion; Jan. 16th: Power-Packed Proteins; Jan. 23rd: The Skinny on Fats & Oils

Tuesdays, 11am-1pm, or while it lasts!
Enjoy 2 special delicious lunch items for only $4 presented by the Prepared Foods Department on Tuesdays in January. Menu varies, but is always a treat.

During this FREE 1 hour tour Jennifer shows you how to eat well on any budget. Meet at Customer Service.

See how delicious healthy can be with these delectable foods that are good for your body and makes mouths happy at this storewide sampling event!

Experience the organic difference during this free sampling event. Organic foods and products are grown and/or made without the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides.

Make dinner easy!  Call ahead or stop in for a made in house hearth fired pizza and save $5 on all 16" pizzas every Friday!  913-652-9633

While it may be too cold to get outside and connect with the pleasures of nature in winter as much as you may like, don’t worry!  In this class we help you to continue to enjoy and rediscover earth’s bountiful treasures as we cook with winter root vegetables, such as squash.  We’ll make a variety of stuffed baked squash and squash soups, homemade potato fries, winter panzanella, and casseroles.  All our 2^nd Saturday & Third Thursday classes are designed to help you build confidence in the kitchen and skills to last a lifetime.  Sign-up today by clicking here!

Get your week off to a healthy start with a delicious lunch on Mondays for just $5. The weekly menu will vary, but will include seasonal soups, salads, whole grains dishes, and fresh fruits.

You can help support this local non-profit simply by shopping today! haloworldwide.org/kansas-city

(Learn more by visiting our store Community Giving webpage.)

Budget friendly natural and organic whole foods featured in the meal. Attend the entire series or pick & choose. Space limited. Please pre-register at: acteva.com/go/school.Menu is online. Jan. 2nd: Pantry Makeover; Jan. 9th: Curbing Carb Confusion; Jan. 16th: Power-Packed Proteins; Jan. 23rd: The Skinny on Fats & Oils

Tuesdays, 11am-1pm, or while it lasts!
Enjoy 2 special delicious lunch items for only $4 presented by the Prepared Foods Department on Tuesdays in January. Menu varies, but is always a treat.

See how delicious healthy can be with these delectable foods that are good for your body and makes mouths happy at this storewide sampling event!

Experience the organic difference during this free sampling event. Organic foods and products are grown and/or made without the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides.

How you eat can help elevate your exerise. We'll share ideas, favorite recipes, and more. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation from 6pm - 7pm CST.

Instead of chili at your game day parties this year, serve these hearty, budget friendly soups that easily satisfy the hungriest crowd.   Skills Taught by Chef Liz Include: making broth soup, cream soup and vegetable puree.  Space is limited.  Whole Foods Market Gift Cards can be used toward cooking classes when pre-registering in person at Customer Service.  Click here to sign-up today!

Make dinner easy!  Call ahead or stop in for a made in house hearth fired pizza and save $5 on all 16" pizzas every Friday!  913-652-9633

Learn to identify and locate items suitable for most Gluten-Free diets in this informative, enjoyable, and free class and sample a few new products to suit your diet. Gluten-free products and meal planning strategies will be explored. Class will start in the Cooking Studio. Space is limited. Please pre-register.

Kids will celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day with a fun craft and free cheese snack. Stop on by!

Get your week off to a healthy start with a delicious lunch on Mondays for just $5. The weekly menu will vary, but will include seasonal soups, salads, whole grains dishes, and fresh fruits.

Whether you are curious about becoming vegan or vegetarian, or just simply want some inspiration for ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet this tour is for you! Space is limited, so please pre-register.  (Led by Healthy Eating Specialist, Lisa Markley)

Budget friendly natural and organic whole foods featured in the meal. Attend the entire series or pick & choose. Space limited. Please pre-register at: acteva.com/go/school.Menu is online. Jan. 2nd: Pantry Makeover; Jan. 9th: Curbing Carb Confusion; Jan. 16th: Power-Packed Proteins; Jan. 23rd: The Skinny on Fats & Oils

Tuesdays, 11am-1pm, or while it lasts!
Enjoy 2 special delicious lunch items for only $4 presented by the Prepared Foods Department on Tuesdays in January. Menu varies, but is always a treat.

See how delicious healthy can be with these delectable foods that are good for your body and makes mouths happy at this storewide sampling event!

Experience the organic difference during this free sampling event. Organic foods and products are grown and/or made without the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides.

You've heard about "super foods" but what's behind all of the hype? Join us on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to discuss just what super foods are, what they can do for you, and how to get more of them in your diet in tasy ways. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation.

Learn to take care of your Whole Body during monthly health meet-ups designed to educate and inform with expert speakers, refreshments, and more! This month’s topic: Cleansing & Weight Loss. Pre-register at acteva.com/go/school

Get your week off to a healthy start with a delicious lunch on Mondays for just $5. The weekly menu will vary, but will include seasonal soups, salads, whole grains dishes, and fresh fruits.

Weekly Meet-ups include Cooking Demo and Dinner

Engine 2 is a plan of action for following – and sticking to – a heart-healthy, mind-healthy, body-healthy, and taste-bud-tempting, PlantStrong™ lifestyle. Individuals following Engine 2 adopt a whole food, nutrient-dense, PlantStrong way of eating and experience a vast variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. In addition to its cardiovascular benefits, Engine 2 can help you support healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels, maintain or achieve a normal weight, and increase overall energy levels and well-being. Join us each week as we support you in delving into a PlantStrong™ lifestyle.  Please preregister online at www.acteva.com/go/school.  

• FREE Orientation & Challenge Preparation January 29^th. Featuring Ami Mackey of Engine 2 Extra & Plantbased Adventures
• Doing without Dairy & Processed Foods,February 5^th
• Powerful Plant Proteins & Wholesome Whole Grains, February 12^th
• Choosing Healthy Fats & Cooking without Oil, February 19^th
• Putting it all together: PlantStrong™ Batch Cooking Class, February 26^thNote time: 6-8pm
• Celebration Dinner, March 5^th

Whole Foods Market Co-Founder and Co-CEO, John Mackey is coming to this store as part of his book tour on Thursday, January 31st from 2-3:30pm! Starting Monday, December 31st, you can schedule online for a time to get your copy of Conscious Capitalism signed!  http://johnmackeykc.eventbrite.com/#  

Here's more...

John Mackey, Whole Foods Market’s co-founder and co-CEO, along with Raj Sisodia, a business professor at Bentley College, have written a new book, Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business that offers a new definition and a new narrative for business leaders.

 
Conscious Capitalism will change how you think about business and capitalism, and will show aspiring leaders in any industry it’s possible to create a profitable and successful business where all stakeholders win without compromising ethical consciousness. To learn more, visit www.consciouscapitalism.org

Books go on sale January 9^th, 2013.  Proceeds and royalties from the sale of Conscious Capitalism at Whole Foods Market stores are being donated to the non-profit Whole Planet Foundation that works to alleviate poverty worldwide.  www.Wholeplanetfoundation.org

From big game parties to comforting dinners and healthy soirees, winter is a great time for entertaining. Join us on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to swap recipes, ideas, and more. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation.