Shop for a good cause! 5% of our net sales on January 8^th will be donated to the Tampa YMCA Community Learning Center – so the more you stock up, the more money we’ll raise! The Community Learning Center is an afterschool program with the goal of eradicating poverty through education by ensuring all children in the Sulphur Springs community will enter school prepared to succeed, function at grade level and graduate from high school prepared for college or a career.

Experience the gourmet flavorings of Seasons 52. The local restaurant and wine bar offers a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well, and they’re bringing that experience to Whole Foods Market!  Taste items from their seasonally-inspired menu, and learn the cooking techniques behind their fresh approach. This class will be held in the store café.  Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@wholefoods.com.

The holidays have passed, and it’s time to get refocused on your health goals. But finding the time to cook is always a challenge… Let Curtis Whitwam show you a complete Health Starts Here recipe in just 15 minutes! Every 15 minutes from 5 to 7pm, Curtis will cook a recipe from start to finish, so you can see how quick and easy it is to cook a healthy meal at home (and you’ll get to taste it too!). No registration necessary.

Watch your health skyrocket! Join Curtis Whitwam, Healthy Eating Specialist as he helps you make a commitment to a healthier you with satisfying and nutrient-dense recipes. Like what you taste? Grab the products and the recipe card to recreate the meal at home! Learn more at: www.facebook.com/wholefoodsmarkethealthyeating.

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.

Are you a member of our Cheese Monger’s Club? Each month we celebrate and sample a variety of cheeses, as well as complimentary wines to bring out their flavor and richness. Plus all Cheese Club members receive emails about our latest selections. Sign up in our Specialty Department or ask one of our Cheesy Team Members for more details.

For energetic, on the move kids and adults, snacks can be just as important as meals and provide another opportunity to pack nutrition into a day. Whenever possible, it’s ideal to substitute a whole food option like fresh veggies and fruits or nuts and seeds, for conventional, packaged foods. Join Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis as he shows kids how to make Hummus Veggie Pizzas!! This hands-on class is for kids of all ages with their parents. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

Whole Trade® Bell Peppers pack in even more power! By picking these peppers, you contribute to community development projects in Culiacán, Mexico, supporting scholarships, housing and health clinics. Power up with red, orange, yellow and green varieties right in our Produce department and sample some of our favorite pepper dishes! AND you can register to win a Pepper Powered Gift Basket! See store for details.

Watch your health skyrocket! Join Curtis Whitwam, Healthy Eating Specialist as he helps you make a commitment to a healthier you with satisfying and nutrient-dense recipes. Like what you taste? Grab the products and the recipe card to recreate the meal at home! Learn more at: www.facebook.com/wholefoodsmarkethealthyeating.

Moms sometimes forget to take time out for themselves – so let us pamper you! At our monthly Mom’s Morning Escape, moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar.  Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for breakfast. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by Therapeutic Massage in our Whole Body Department (first-come, first-served).  

Learn to make delicious sweet treats without the dairy! Demo Specialist Julie will share all the tips and tricks to make sure your vegan desserts turn out perfect every time! This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@wholefoods.com.

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.

Taste a variety of the distinctive strong beers known as barley wines, and learn what they pair best with, during our monthly Beer Tasting. For a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation, enjoy more than a dozen different beers as well as light appetizers. This tasting will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@wholefoods.com.

There’s nothing like eating food in its whole, natural state and enjoying all of the subtle, complex flavors of fruits and vegetables. Learn how to make delicious raw recipes with Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis Whitwam. This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

Each team prepares a Game Day recipe with ingredients from their department. Taste free snacks throughout the store and get ready for the big game! No registration necessary.

Take the challenge, and for 28 days, kickstart a new healthy lifestyle based on the book by Rip Esselstyn, “The Engine 2 Diet.” Join Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis Whitwam as we cover what the Plant-Strong lifestyle is all about, crazy myths about food, and the health benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods. We will enjoy a delicious Engine 2 sample as well! Make a commitment to your health. We’ll see you here! This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

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.