Tuesday, March 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, and 26th

Pasta for the Planet!

At the Tamarac Bistro Restaurant

$5

Join us every Tuesday for a $5 Pasta Meal Deal! All proceeds will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation which works to provide micro-loans to the poor to give them an opportunity to start their own business and move out of poverty. Learn more at www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

Thursday, March 7^th

Cooking Class: Pineapple Lettuce Wraps

6:30-7:30pm

$5 Suggested Donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

Come learn more about Whole Planet Foundation, and taste flavors from around the world!  Tonight, Traci will be teaching how to incorporate fruit to sweeten naturally and bring out flavor with low-sodium cooking.  She will be featuring Pineapple Lettuce Wraps and Grilled Pineapple with balsamic glaze topped with cashew cream. 

Reserve your spot at customer service. Learn more about the Whole Planet Foundation at www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

Saturday, March 9^th

Brats for the Planet!

Noon-2pm

$5

Purchase our $5 Meal Deal today and support the Whole Planet Foundation!

100% of the proceeds will go support micro-lending around the world!

Saturday, March 9^th

Parmesan Cheese Crack!

1:00pm

Free!

Today, every store in our company will crack open an 85 lb Wheel of Parmesan Cheese at the same time! Come and see our very own, Adam in Specialty, go head to head against the 85 lb Parmesan!  Come by the store for a taste of Italy and enjoy fresh parmesan and live music by Jon Wirtz!

Saturday, March 9^th

Painting for Poverty: A Special Event at Sipping and Painting Highlands

4pm and 7:30pm

$40

($15 from every purchase will go to support the Whole Planet Foundation)

 Join us for a special night of classes at Sipping and Painting Highlands and “Paint for Poverty”. Sipping and Painting Highlands has partnered with Whole Foods Market to raise money for the Whole Planet Foundation! Each class features instruction on how to create your very own painting and a free glass of wine or beer!  $15 from each ticket sold will go to the Whole Planet Foundation  which works to provide micro-loans to women around the world to help them start their own businesses and move out of poverty. Learn more at www.wholeplanetfoundation.org   Sign up for your class at  http://www.sippingnpaintinghighland.com/  Sipping and Painting Highlands

Thursday, March 14^th

Cooking Class: Truffle Parsnip Ravielo

6:30-7:30pm

Free!

Join Chef Egan, from our Meat Department, for a class on a Truffle Parsnip Ravielo with mushroom sausage ragu. Egan will demonstrate the art of pasta making and offer tips and tricks from his 10 years of cooking experience. Join us for this special class, and reserve your seat at the customer service desk!

Friday, March 15^th

Join us at Core Power Yoga all weekend for Donation Classes which benefit the Whole Planet Foundation! Learn more at www.corepoweryoga.com and www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

Friday, March 15th

4:30pm at Cherry Hills- Core Power Yoga Level 2 class

Saturday, March 16th

Noon at Colorado Blvd- Core Power Yoga Level 2 class

Monday, March 18th

5pm at Grant Studio- Core Power Yoga Level 2 class

Saturday, March 16^th

Corned Beef for the Planet!

Noon-2pm

$5

Purchase our $5 Meal Deal today and support the Whole Planet Foundation! Today, we will feature brats and Corned Beef to celebrate St. Patty’s Day!

100% of the proceeds will go support micro-lending around the world!

Monday, March 18^th

Free Movie Night at the Denver Public Library!

Screening of the “Bonsai People” at the Denver Public Library

6:00-8:00pm

Free!

Join us for a special screening of “Bonsai People” at the Denver Public Library! This movie, directed by Holly Mosher, depicts the vision and journey of Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Muhammad Yunus, who pioneered the idea of Micro Lending to help empower the poor.

Learn more about how Whole Foods Market supports Micro Lending through the Whole Planet Foundation at www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

Located in the B2 Conference Center, Central Public Library

Thursday, March 21st

Cooking Class: Homemade Granola

6:30-7:30pm

Free!

 Join Chef Shellie, from KitchenCUE, to get on the granola train and take charge of your destiny!  Granola is a roasted, crunchy mixture of rolled grains (not just oats!), nuts and fruits and can be finished off by adding a variety of other tasty ingredients like coconut or chocolate chips!  Come learn the simple steps to making granola along with the laundry list of ingredients and flavorings you can use to make the granola that is right for you!  Samples and recipe cards will be provided. Reserve your spot at the customer service desk!

Saturday, March 23^rd

Eggstravaganza Food Fest!

11:00am-3:00pm

Free!

Join us for an all-store taste event featuring some of our best Easter Brunch Ideas with one common theme- Eggs! Try new recipe ideas and Celebrate Spring with Whole Foods Market!

Saturday, March 23rd

“Tamarac Turnips” Kids Club Event: Easter Eggs and Edible Flowers !

12pm-1pm

Free!  

Today, our official Kids Club will focus on Flower Power! Spring is just around the corner, and with all this sunshine, it is never too early to start making some vegetable flowers! Kids will create edible flowers; play some flower guessing games, and dye Easter Eggs with all-natural egg dyes!  Come to Tamarac Turnips 5 times and win a free t-shirt!  Reserve your child’s spot at the customer service desk.

Saturday,  March 23^rd

Micro Brews for Micro Finance!

McNichols Civic Center Building

( at the corner of Bannock & West Colfax )

6-10pm

$15 in advance ( tickets available at the customer service desk) or at http://www.sorewarding.com/events/microbrewsformicrofinance

$20 at the door ( cash only)

( ages 21 and Up)

*100% of all the proceeds will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation which empowers the poor by giving them resources to start their own business and move out of poverty.

Join Whole Foods Market Denver and Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute for a party to help alleviate poverty around the world!

Taste some of Colorado’s Best Micro Brews and Spirits, including a custom “Limited Edition” Pineapple Pale Ale from the Denver Beer Co! 

Sample food from some of our best Whole Foods Market food artisans, and create your own party favor with our friends from Fresh City Life at the Denver Public Library! Enjoy live music and view an art installation of “India” by Amy K. Wright. All proceeds will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation.   Learn more at www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

Wednesday, March 27^th

5% Community Giving Day for Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute

Today, 5% of our total sales will be donated to the Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute! This local, non-profit organization, provides learning, lending, and coaching to those in our underserved communities in the Denver Metro Area. Their goal is to grow Community Entrepreneurs who build businesses to advance along the pathway to self-sufficiency and self-worth. RMMFI’s brand of microfinance combines affordable and approachable business support services and flexible microloans to help individuals turn a good idea into an income-generating business. Learn more at www.rmmfi.org

Thursday, March 28^th

Store Tour: Vegan 101

6:00-7:00pm

Free!

Are you thinking about becoming a vegan, or vegetarian?  Join us for a tour that highlights how to build balanced plant-based meals.  Each customer will receive recipes, a goodie bag, and tour will also include a quick demo of a Vegan Indian Spiced dish with only 5 ingredients!  Reserve your spot at the customer service desk.

Thursday, March 28th

Cooking Class: Spring Moroccan Salads

6:30-7:30pm

Free!

 Join Khadija, for this class on traditional Moroccan Spring Salads! Khadija is a native of Morocco and loves to share her family recipes with us! Recipes will include Moroccan Cabbage Salads, Beet Salad, and Orange and Walnut Cake! Learn how to create something new in the kitchen, and reserve your spot at the customer service desk.

Sunday, March 31^st

Happy Easter!

Come by our Tamarac Bistro for Easter Brunch!