KIDS CLUB: MAY
THERE WILL BE NO STORY HOUR ON MONDAY, MAY 13 AND TUESDAY, MAY 14.
THERE ALSO WILL BE NO STORY HOUR ON MONDAY, MAY 27 AND TUESDAY, MAY 28 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY.
Kirby, our In-Store Mascot!
Kids, have you heard about our in-store mascot named Kirby? Every time you come in to the store and find him, you will receive a fun prize at our Customer Service desk. Every Monday he changes his hiding place in the store!
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Whole Foods Market Story Hour
Every Monday and Tuesday
10 – 10:30 am, Free, Reservations not required.
Does your child love stories? Relax and engage your child’s imagination with a variety of fun books. Open to all ages, and especially for young ones and parents. We’ll also have some yummy treats on hand for you to enjoy as well as a fun activity.
The Shoeman Water Project Shoe Drive
All during the month of May, we will be collecting shoes for The Shoeman Water Project. This organization collects donated shoes, exports them to places like Kenya, Haiti and South America for resale, and then uses the funds from exporting for clean water programs in more than 75 countries around the world. Donate your used shoes today!
Angels’ Arms Collection Drive
Help support Angels’ Arms foster families during National Foster Care Month by donating toiletries, paper and household products. In the month of May, Whole Foods Market will be collecting items such as detergent, paper plates, paper towels, toothpaste, soap and more to benefit the nine Angels’ Arms foster families living in our community. Donation drop-off boxes will be located in the café area. For more information about Angels’ Arms, visit www.angelsarms.org.
Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21
Story Hour with PAWS Support Dogs
10 – 10:30am, Free, Reservations not required.
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
PAWS Support Dogs has a great program called Paws Reading Program. Paws will be bringing 3 – 4 dogs in for this special story hour! Afterwards, the children will be able to pet the dogs and even read to them if they choose to!
KIDS CLUB: June
Kirby, our In-Store Mascot!
Kids, have you heard about our in-store mascot named Kirby? Every time you come in to the store and find him, you will receive a fun prize at our Customer Service desk. Every Monday he changes his hiding place in the store!.
Whole Foods Market Story Hour
Every Monday and Tuesday
10 – 10:30 am, Free, Reservations not required.
Does your child love stories? Relax and engage your child’s imagination with a variety of fun books. Open to all ages, and especially for young ones and parents. We’ll also have some yummy treats on hand for you to enjoy as well as a fun activity.
Pet Food Pantry Drive for Five Acres Animal Shelter
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
During the months of July and August, we will be collecting dry and canned dog and puppy food for AniMeals, a pet food pantry at Five Acres Animal Shelter. This program is run completely by Five Acres volunteers with the goal of keeping people and their pets together, sometimes when they need each other the most. AniMeals feeds an average of 57 dogs and cats each month. To learn more about Five Acres or the AniMeals program, visit www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org.
Town and Country Crossing Movie Night at the Lake
8pm, Free, Reservations not required.
Bring your family out for a free movie and free refreshments to Town and Country Crossing Plaza. The dates are June 21, July 19 and August 16. The names of the movies will be announced or go to www.townandcountrycrossing.com.
Father’s Day Writing Contest
Kids, last month we wanted you to tell us about your awesome moms. Well, this month we want you to write about your special dad. Write a letter or send an e-mail. The winning DAD will win a basket filled with gifts just for him! The letters are due by Friday, June 14. Drop off your letters at our Customer Service desk or submit them to diane.vanbooven@wholefoods.com. Don’t forget to include your phone number.
Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4
Story Hour with C.A.R.E.
10 – 10:30am, Free, Reservations not required.
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
During this special story hour, Carole Pitzer from C.A.R.E. (Coalition for Animal Rescue and Education and our current One Dime at a Time recipient) will have the kids watch a movie about her special animals that she takes care of. Afterwards, she will give the kids a coloring book about taking care of pets. Lastly, she is going to bring along one of her special friends for all the kids to pet!
Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11
Father’s Day Craft
10 – 10:30am, Free, Reservations not required.
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Kids, this weekend is Father’s Day, and we want to make something special for your dad. After reading a story about dads, we are going to make a special gift for him! Shhh…it’s a surprise!
Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18
Story Hour with 5-Acres Animal Shelter
10 – 10:30am, Free, Reservations not required.
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Five Acres Animal Shelter is in St. Charles County and has been helping dogs and cats find new homes since 1973. Come to this story hour to hear some stories about dogs and cats. One story even teaches small children how to pet animals nicely. At the end, all the kids will be able to pet either a cat or dog.
Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25
Happy Birthday Whole Foods Market – Town & Country Story Hour
10 – 10:30am, Free, Reservations not required.
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Diane loves birthday parties so…we are going to have a party for Whole Foods Market Town and Country’s 5th birthday! She is going to serve cheese pizza, fresh vegetables and fruit kabobs. To end the party, everyone is going to decorate their own cupcake and sing Happy Birthday to Whole Foods Market. When kids walk in the door, they will get a party hat to wear and party favor as well! Come celebrate with us!
