January 2013

Sat
12
Halsted's Health Starts Here
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Halsted's Health Starts Here
Saturday, January 12th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, Free!

 

New Year, New You!  Start the year off right and join us in rediscovering healthy choices for your new healthy lifestyle.  Our store will be filled with a wide variety of our favorite healthy eating options to help fuel your creativity and inspire your shopping lists whether you’re meal planning, eating on the go or snacking at home.  Be sure not to miss Rachel in Whole Body demoing Vega products, an all-in-one plant based nutritional line of energizing shakes.

 

Mon
14
Catering Meet and Greet
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Catering Meet and Greet
Monday, January 14th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, Free

 

Did you know that we have an extensive catering menu?  Did you also know that if you spend $100 in catering items you receive $15 off your order in the month of January!  Join us after work on Monday night to try a sampling from our menu and see what Halsted’s catering has to offer.

Tue
15
Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
Tuesday, January 15th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, $30 a class, $105 for all four classes

 

Get a fresh start this New Year! Tackle all of your health-related resolutions in this 4-part series created by natural foods chef and health coach, Amanda Skrip. Whether you are looking to look better, eat more vegetables, or cook at home, Delicious Detox will give you the boost you need. Each class will focus on simple tips and recipes to help gently restore and detox your body. Classes will be plant-based and gluten/dairy/refined sugar/soy free. Eating well can be easy and enjoyable! 

 

Week One: Clean Eating 101

 

Begin with the basics of a ‘clean’ diet that will leave you feeling light and lively.   The class will focus on fresh, whole food ingredients and simple techniques that you can begin using right away.  In addition, Amanda will share tips to make simple shifts to your daily routine that will have a big effect on how you look and feel. 

Thu
17
Twitter Chat: Fuel Your Exercise
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Fuel Your Exercise
Thursday, January 17th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

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.

Sat
19
Bakery Academy: Cake Decorating 101
1:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Bakery Academy: Cake Decorating 101
Saturday, January 19th
1:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, $20

 

Learn to pipe like a pro! Join us for our Bakery Academy class - Cake Decorating 101! Ashley, our fabulous cake decorator, will lead this very hands-on class and teach you the basics of cake decoration. The class comes complete with everything you’ll need to decorate, and you’ll go home with your very own 5” cake – that you’ll decorate of course! Please sign up today at our Customer Service Desk. Class size is limited. 

Thu
24
Twitter Chat: Super Foods
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Super Foods
Thursday, January 24th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

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.

Thu
24
Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
Thursday, January 24th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, $30 a class, $105 for all four classes

 

Get a fresh start this New Year! Tackle all of your health-related resolutions in this 4-part series created by natural foods chef and health coach, Amanda Skrip. Whether you are looking to look better, eat more vegetables, or cook at home, Delicious Detox will give you the boost you need. Each class will focus on simple tips and recipes to help gently restore and detox your body. Classes will be plant-based and gluten/dairy/refined sugar/soy free. Eating well can be easy and enjoyable! 

 

Week Two: Power Up with Plants

Vegetables are a staple in a healthy diet: Do you eat as many as you should?  Learn to easily incorporate produce throughout your day to get maximum health benefits.  By bulking up on veggies, your appetite and cravings can lessen – not to mention you will feel fantastic.  Amanda will also share her top five picks that should be staples in your kitchen. 

Fri
25
Caps vs Corks
6:30 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Caps vs Corks
Friday, January 25th
6:30 PM
Halsted and Waveland, $10

 

Who pairs better with cheese, beer or wine? You be the judge! Join us for five rounds of beer, cheese, and wine. We’ll provide in-between round prizes, judge’s scorecards, and our knowledgeable Specialty staff will be on hand to talk about the pairings. Must be 21+ and have valid ID. All proceeds to benefit our One Dime at a time partner, Bright Pink! Get your ticket to the “fight” at our Customer Service Desk today. 

Thu
31
Twitter Chat: Winter Entertaining
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Winter Entertaining
Thursday, January 31st
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

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.

Thu
31
Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
Thursday, January 31st
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, $30 a class, $105 for all four classes

 

Get a fresh start this New Year! Tackle all of your health-related resolutions in this 4-part series created by natural foods chef and health coach, Amanda Skrip. Whether you are looking to look better, eat more vegetables, or cook at home, Delicious Detox will give you the boost you need. Each class will focus on simple tips and recipes to help gently restore and detox your body. Classes will be plant-based and gluten/dairy/refined sugar/soy free. Eating well can be easy and enjoyable! 

 

Week Three: Super Energy Foods

We can all benefit from a little extra energy. Forget about turning to sugar and caffeine!  Amanda will share her favorite supercharged foods that will give you a boost – and keep you energized throughout the day.  Learn to create simple, quick recipes that can be made in a hurry - regardless of your busy schedule. 

Events At Nearby Stores

Eco-Expressions
Saturday, May 18th
2:00 AM - 3:30 PM
North Branch Arts Center, $5.00 donation

We’re teaming up with the North Branch Arts Center to inspire kids to think creatively and live sustainably. We invite you and your child to come learn how to use recycled materials to create art. Then let your imagination run wild as you create your own recycled art piece. We’ll display the artwork at our store and have a special art opening to debut the exhibit. (At the end of the exhibit, you can take your work home.) Space is limited, so please register in advance at the Customer Service Desk or by calling 773.205.1100.  Proceeds benefit the North Branch Arts Center.

We’re teaming up with the North Branch Arts Center to inspire kids to think creatively and live sustainably.

Health Starts Here Book Club
Saturday, May 18th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Whole Foods Market Naperville, Cost $16.95 book purchase-Sign up at Customer Service

9:00am In Our Lifestyle Center
Every Saturday throughout May
Cost: $16.95 plus tax (cost of the book)
Book Title: The China Study by Colin T.

Campbell, PhD & Thomas M. Campbell II
Join Healthy Eating Specialist Angela to
discuss this amazing, life changing book!
This is one of the most important books
about nutrition ever written—reading it
may save your life.” –Dean Ornish, MD
Meeting Dates will take place on four
Saturdays in May: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Each class will include a book discussion as
well as a cooking demo. Pick up the book
near the customer service desk , purchase
at sign up and read at your own pace!

9:00am In Our Lifestyle Center
Every Saturday throughout May
Cost: $16.95 plus tax (cost of the book)

Wright Plus
Saturday, May 18th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio - Oak Park, IL , tickets for purchase at gowright.org

 

Tour the architecture of the Oak Park area’s most famous artist, Frank Lloyd Wright.  This house walk offers intimate and exclusive access to both the exterior and interior of nine of his most celebrated homes and buildings.  Whole Foods Market, Food Should Taste Good and Honest Tea are all proud sponsors of this event and will provide refreshments available for purchase at the Home & Studio site.  To purchase your tickets visit www.gowright.org