March 2013

Fri
01
Oakshire Brewing
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Oakshire Brewing
Friday, March 1st
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free

Join us in our specialty department as Oakshire Brewing conducts a beer tasting.

Fri
01
Friday Night Flights
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Friday Night Flights
Friday, March 1st
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, Free

Visit our store for a wine tasting featuring different wines with Pascale, our Wine Specialist. Wines Featured this month: New Arrivals, Wines from Italy, Argentine wines paired with meat, springtime wines, and Easter wines.  Small pairing appetizers will be provided.

Sat
02
Vegan Tasting Fair
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Vegan Tasting Fair
Saturday, March 2nd
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free

Discover something new as we taste out some of our favorite vegan items.

Sat
02
2 Towns Ciderhouse Cider Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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2 Towns Ciderhouse Cider Tasting
Saturday, March 2nd
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free

Join 2 Towns Ciderhouse taste some of their very best ciders.

Sun
03
Kids Can Craft 101: Easter Basket & String Eggs
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Kids Can Craft 101: Easter Basket & String Eggs
Sunday, March 3rd
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

Join Amee from our Front End as she holds a fun Easter craft class for kids.

Wed
06
Discover Something New: Bison Tasting
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Whole Foods Tanasbourne Meat Department
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Discover Something New: Bison Tasting
Wednesday, March 6th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Whole Foods Tanasbourne Meat Department, Free

Ever wonder what Bison tastes like?  Stop by our meat department and try this delicious and lean meat that can be incorporated in a variety of dishes from burgers to meatloaf to chili.

Fri
08
10 Barrel Brewing Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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10 Barrel Brewing Tasting
Friday, March 8th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Join 10 Barrel Brewing as they taste some of their great beers.

Fri
08
Friday Night Flights
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Friday Night Flights
Friday, March 8th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, Free

Visit our store for a wine tasting featuring different wines with Pascale, our Wine Specialist. Wines Featured this month: New Arrivals, Wines from Italy, Argentine wines paired with meat, springtime wines, and Easter wines.  Small pairing appetizers will be provided.

Sat
09
St. Pattys Corned Beef Hash Demo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Whole Foods Tanasbourne Meat Department
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St. Pattys Corned Beef Hash Demo
Saturday, March 9th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Whole Foods Tanasbourne Meat Department, Free

Stop by our Meat Department and try some great Corned Beef Hash, the perfect addition to that upcoming St. Patty's Day meal.

Sat
09
Whole Planet Foundation Jog-A-Thon
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Whole Planet Foundation Jog-A-Thon
Saturday, March 9th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free but a donation to the Whole Planet Foundation would be greatly appreciated

Join us for our Annual Whole Planet Foundation Jog-A-Thon.  Support our team members as they run, jog, or walk as many laps as possible for one hour in an effort to raise awareness and money to alleviate poverty throughout the world.  For more information on the Whole Planet Foundation, please visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.  To make a donation, please visit

http://www.wholeplanetfoundation.org/get-involved/campaign/tanasbourne-empowering-gloabl-communities/.

 

Sat
09
Parmageddon 2013
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Parmageddon 2013
Saturday, March 9th
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free

Witness a part of history being made.  We're shattering the world record!  More than 400 wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano will be simutaneously cracked and sampled at Whole Foods Market stores including your very own Tanasbourne store.

Sun
10
Health Starts Here: Tropical Exploration
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Health Starts Here: Tropical Exploration
Sunday, March 10th
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

We're Taking it to the tropics with Tropicals!  March in the Pacific Northwest is usually cold and dreary.  Winter is on its way out but the days are still chilly and grey.  Let, Taylor, our talented prepared foods Team leader, chase some of those rainy day blues away with some bright and sunny dishes featuring tropical fruits.

Mon
11
Tanasbourne's Cutest Pet Photo Contest
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Tanasbourne's Cutest Pet Photo Contest
Monday, March 11th
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free

Do you have the cutest pet in town?  Well let's put it to the test.  From March 11th - 17th we will be accepting entries for the cutest pet.  Simply bring a picture of your favorite pet along with a description of its favorite things, activities, etc to our Guest Services.  We will be placing a jar at the front of the store next to each entry and teh pet that has the most money in their jar will win a pet friendly gift basket including a $25 Whole Foods Market gift card.  The winner will be announced on March 24th.  All money raised in the jars will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation.

Tue
12
Discover Loose Leaf Teas
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Discover Loose Leaf Teas
Tuesday, March 12th
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free

Curious about how to steep the best tea using loose leaf teas?  Join our Specialty department as they demo how to make the best tasting tea.

Thu
14
Ben's New Beer Favorites
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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Ben's New Beer Favorites
Thursday, March 14th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Join Ben, our Beer Specialist and Guru, as he tastes out some of his newest beer discoveries.

Fri
15
Oskar Blues Beer Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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Oskar Blues Beer Tasting
Friday, March 15th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Oskar Blues will taste their favorites just in time for St. Patty's Day, so make sure to stop by our Specialty department for some great beers!

Fri
15
Put A Spin on Chia
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Whole Body
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Put A Spin on Chia
Friday, March 15th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Whole Body, Free

Have you ever tried Chia Seeds?  Do you know how versatile Chia Seeds are?  Join our Whole Body department as they demo the different uses for Chia seeds and how Chia seeds can benefit your diet.

Fri
15
Friday Night Flights
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Friday Night Flights
Friday, March 15th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, Free

Visit our store for a wine tasting featuring different wines with Pascale, our Wine Specialist. Wines Featured this month: New Arrivals, Wines from Italy, Argentine wines paired with meat, springtime wines, and Easter wines.  Small pairing appetizers will be provided.

Sat
16
Battle of the Hops Blind Tasting
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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Battle of the Hops Blind Tasting
Saturday, March 16th
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Stop by our Specialty department, as Ben pours the four IPA's from the 'Battle of the Hops' contest. Don't forget to vote for your favorite hop bomb after tasting all four! Tasting is free and will go on all day Saturday.

Sat
16
Whole Planet Foundation Rummage Sale
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Whole Planet Foundation Rummage Sale
Saturday, March 16th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Varies

Join us for our annual Whole Planet Foundation Rummage Sale.  You'll be sure to find some great treasures and all money raised will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation.  For more information on the Whole Planet Foundation, please visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.

Sun
17
St. Patty's Day Beer Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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St. Patty's Day Beer Tasting
Sunday, March 17th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free

Join Ben, our Beer Specialist, as he tastes out some of his best St. Patty's Day inspired brews.

Wed
20
Discover Red Fish
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Seafood Department
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Discover Red Fish
Wednesday, March 20th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Seafood Department, Free

Join Nikki, our local Tanasbourne Seafood Monger, for a tasty red fish demo.  Don't know what it is?  Stop by and try some and have Nikki answer all of your questions.

Thu
21
Peak Pick Tropical Exploration
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Tanasbourne
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Peak Pick Tropical Exploration
Thursday, March 21st
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tanasbourne, Free

Join us in our Produce department as we try to ward off winter and jump into Spring with a wonderful tropical fruit tasting.  Let those rainy winter memories wash away with some great dishes utilizing the best tropical fruit.

Fri
22
Laurelwood Brewing Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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Laurelwood Brewing Tasting
Friday, March 22nd
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Laurelwood Brewing will be in our store sampling out some of their best brews.  Stop on by and check them out!

Fri
22
Friday Night Flights
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Friday Night Flights
Friday, March 22nd
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, Free

Visit our store for a wine tasting featuring different wines with Pascale, our Wine Specialist. Wines Featured this month: New Arrivals, Wines from Italy, Argentine wines paired with meat, springtime wines, and Easter wines.  Small pairing appetizers will be provided.

Sat
23
Eggstravaganza
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Tanasbourne
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Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 23rd
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tanasbourne, Free

Join us in our store as we hold the first annual storewide Egg Cook-off.  Come in and taste some great egg dishes and to kick everything off at 11am we will try to make history by having the most people doing the chicken dance in a grocery store across the US.

Sat
23
Kids Can Decorate 104: Easter Egg Coloring
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Kids Can Decorate 104: Easter Egg Coloring
Saturday, March 23rd
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

Join us in our store as we hold a fun egg coloring class just in time for Easter.  Christina, from our grocery department, will teach how to dye your eggs using all natural food colorings.  Reserve your spot today by contacting guest services or emailing laura.brown@wholefoods.com.

Sat
23
Burnside Brewing
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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Burnside Brewing
Saturday, March 23rd
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Join Burnside Brewing in our Specialty Department as they taste their best and most favorite brews.

Sun
24
Oven Ready Meal Demo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Whole Foods Tanasbourne Meat Department
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Oven Ready Meal Demo
Sunday, March 24th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Whole Foods Tanasbourne Meat Department, Free

Need inspiration on what to fix for dinner?  Stop by our meat department as they taste their favorite oven ready meals.  Our oven ready meal selection makes it easy on you in a crunch. Already pre-marinated, encrusted or stuffed all you have to do is cook it.  It's a great time saver and you still get your home cooked meal on that busy night.

Sun
24
Health Starts Here: Bunny Approved Treats
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Health Starts Here: Bunny Approved Treats
Sunday, March 24th
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

Learn some healthy treat recipes using every bunny’s favorite vegetable; carrots. Recipes demonstrated include carrot cashew spread and carrot walnut cookies.  To reserve your spot, please contact guest services or email laura.brown@wholefoods.com.

Thu
28
Easter Bunny Book Reading
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne
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Easter Bunny Book Reading
Thursday, March 28th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne, Free ($5 for photo benefitting the Whole Planet Foundation)

Join the Easter Bunny in our store for a very special Easter inspired book reading.  You can also get a cute picture with the Easter Bunny for $5 benefitting the Whole Planet Foundation.

Fri
29
Pelican Brewing Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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Pelican Brewing Tasting
Friday, March 29th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Join Pelican Brewing in our Specialty department as they sample out some of their best brews.

Fri
29
Friday Night Flights
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Friday Night Flights
Friday, March 29th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, Free

Visit our store for a wine tasting featuring different wines with Pascale, our Wine Specialist. Wines Featured this month: New Arrivals, Wines from Italy, Argentine wines paired with meat, springtime wines, and Easter wines.  Small pairing appetizers will be provided.

Sat
30
Kids Can Decorate 106: Flying Saucer Cookies
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Kids Can Decorate 106: Flying Saucer Cookies
Saturday, March 30th
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, $5

Join our talented bakery specialist for a fun kids decorating class teaching basic techniques on how to decorate cute flying saucer cookies.

Sat
30
Kids Can Decorate 105: Easter Cookies
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Kids Can Decorate 105: Easter Cookies
Saturday, March 30th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, $2 Donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

Join us in our store for an Easter inspired cookie decorating class.  To reserve your spot please contact guest services or email laura.brown@wholefoods.com.

Sat
30
Gigantic Brewing Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department
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Gigantic Brewing Tasting
Saturday, March 30th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Specialty Department, Free

Visit our Specialty department as Gigantic Brewing tastes some of their very best!

Sun
31
Easter Brunch
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe
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Easter Brunch
Sunday, March 31st
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tanasbourne Cafe, $10 per Adult; $5 per Child

Join us in our cafe for a wonderful Easter Brunch.  The food will be delicious.  Stay tuned for the menu.

Events At Nearby Stores

Lunch and Learn: All About Asparagus
Wednesday, May 22nd
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Salud in the Pearl store, FREE

Learn all about this month’s Peak Pick: Asparagus.  So many ways to enjoy this spring time treat.  Several courses of tasty asparagus fare, of course! To register email Ashley or call 503.525.4343.

Learn all about this month’s Peak Pick: Asparagus.  So many ways to enjoy this spring time treat.  Several courses of tasty asparagus fare, of course!

28 Day Challenge
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fremont, Free

 

Week 3 Check In: Healthy Fats: Unhealthy vs. healthy and learn how to cook without oil! Paisley, our neighborhood trainer from Honest PT, will be joining us to discuss the importance of exercise!

 

How to incorporate Glorious Greens!
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:00 PM
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  • Ever wondered what to do with kale, collards, or chard? Come join Sara, our Healthy Eating Specialist, to learn about the wonderful benefits of including more leafy greens in your diet!
  • Ever wondered what to do with kale, collards, or chard?