Store Calendar

One Dime at A Time:

At Whole Foods Market, customers who reuse their grocery shopping bags receive a ten cent refund per bag.  You may keep the refund or donate it to a specified One Dime at a Time nonprofit organization. To donate, tell your cashier to apply your ten cent bag refund to the One Dime program. Our One Dime at a Time Recipient for January, February, and March is Recycle Ann Arbor. Recycle Ann Arbor will be providing informative classes in our classroom. Please refer to our classroom listings for January, February and March for more information or refer to the link below for Recyle Ann Arbor's website.

http://www.recycleannarbor.org/events/events.htm

 

Help Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue From Northville, MI. Make a Deposit in the Dog and Cat Food Collection Bin Located in Our Store

 Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit rescue group which was established in January 2007 by a handful of experienced and dedicated animal rescue enthusiasts who have worked in the rescue community for many years. We are volunteers who do this activity in our "spare" time and receive no monetary payment for our activities. Instead, our reward is the knowledge that we have saved a life that otherwise might have been lost.

We do not own a formal shelter. The dogs are kept in a kennel (which we must pay for) until a foster home can be found for them. Needless to say, we are ALWAYS on the lookout for more foster homes so we would never have to utilize a kennel. To find our more, visit our website www.waggintailsdogrescue.org.

 

Did you know you can hold special events in our Classroom? We can provide a place for customized Team Builds, Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, and other Special Events. We will help you plan your special event and offer services from our talented staff for leading classes, tours, catering, and more. Please direct your inquiries to Mary Ann in Marketing, 734.975.4500, ext. 515

 A Note about Classes and Events: Unless otherwise noted, all classes and events are at the store. Seating is limited for most classes. Some events require registration or have a fee. Tickets can be purchased at Whole Foods Market. Call the store to reserve your seat and for more information. (734)975-4500 

Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor Partnership Events

• February 4-March 15

  Workshops begin for " Dreaming of a Greener World" Recycled Art Sculpture Contests In partnership with The Scrapbox and the ReUse Center in Celebration of Earth Month

  Workshops begin for " Dreaming of a Greener World" Recycled Art Sculpture Contests  In partnership with The Scrapbox and the ReUse Center in Celebration of Earth Month

  Two Contest Categories for teams of 2-3 participants-Children ages 7-11(acompanied by 1 adult per team at no charge), materials and workshop fee $5. per child and Adults for ages 12 -90,  materials and workshop fee $10.00 per adult . Teams must register for the contest and sign up for a "Contest Workshop at The Scrap Box from early February to mid-March. Winners will be determined by public voting March 22nd-April 11th at www.scrapbox.org or on-site voting at Recycle Ann Arbro ReUse Cetner's Re-Art Gallery. Prizes in each category-  1st Prize-$150.00, 2nd Prize, $100. and 3rd prize $50. Whole Foods Market Gift Cards.  Winning teams will receive their prizes during an opening reception for the Contest Winners Exhibit on April 16 at Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor on Washtenaw Ave.  For registration and details please contact The Scrap Box at 734-994-0012, www.scrapbox.org .

  Workshop Dates at the Scrap Box

   Feb. 20th: Adult Contest Workshop, 10a.m.-12p.m. / Children's Contest Workshop, 1:30-3:30p.m.

   Feb. 27th: Adult Contest Workshop, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

   March 6th: Childrens' Contest Workshop, 10a.m.-12p.m. / Adults' Contest Workshop, 1:30-3:30p.m.

   March 13th: Children's Contest Workshop, 10a.m.-12p.m. / Adults' Contest Workshop, 1:30-3:30p.m.

   

In The Store

• Saturday, February 13

  Jazz it up with Ypsilanti High School Jazz Combo

  1pm-3pm Free

    Enjoy the great sounds of the Ypsilanti High school Jazz combo playing your favorite jazz standards when you visit the store today. They will be on our Mezzanine Gallery lounge area.

   

• Friday, February 19

  Ann Arbor Art Center's "Whole Planet-Artful Dreams of Peace Exhibit "Opening Reception to Benefit the Whole Planet Foundation at Art That is Local Gallery on the Mezzanine Level,

  5pm-7pm Suggested donation of $5.00 or more to the Whole Planet Foundation

    Join the artists from the Ann Arbor Art Center and view their creative works expressing the mission of the Whole Planet Foundation. View this exciting exhibit, meet the artists and staff of the Ann Arbor Art Center, enjoy great food and beverages, and make a tax deductable donation from 5pm-7pm. An assortment of sweet and savory refreshments will be served. Advance Tickets available at Whole Foods Market Customer Service Desk Starting February 2 or at the Mezzanine Art That Is Local Gallery entrance on the night of the event. For more information phone Whole Foods Market at 734 975-4500.

• Saturday, February 20

  Whole Planet Prosperity Equals Peace

  Free

   

        Taste samples of our Whole Trade Guarantee products and learn about how a small donation the Whole Planet Foundation can do a lot towards helping to create peace and prosperity in our world. Get a free lunch size tote bag when you make a donation to Whole Planet at our registers today.

   

   

   

   

   

• Saturday, February 27

  A Taste of What's on Sale

  1pm-4pm Free

   

  We always have great offerings on sale. Stop in and see what we have and taste the difference our quality standards make.

   

   

• Saturday, February 27

  The Crack Heard Round the World For the Guinness Book of World Records

  3PM

  Join us in our store as we join many Whole Foods Market's cheese mongers in the world demonstrating  the traditional method of breaking into 24-month-aged wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano using official tools (five different knives) from Italy's Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano.  In 2008, Guinness World Records confirmed that Whole Foods Market, in its first-ever attempt, set a record for "Most Parmigiano Reggiano Wheels Cracked Simultaneously," with nearly 300 wheels opened at 176 stores. We hope to break that record with this year's event.

• Weekly Events

• Every Tuesday

  Special Diet, Healthy Eating and Custom Store Tours With Mark the Concierge

  By appointment Free

  Do you need to change the way you eat?  Mark, our Concierge, is here to help you find the answers you need. We will customize tours to suit you.  Please call or stop in to make an appointment.

   

• Every Wednesday

  Pizza Wednesday

  Store Hours

  On Wednesdays, enjoy our made in house, one topping pizza for only $8.99 each,  regular price is $11.99 each.

   

• Every Wednesday

  Whole Kids Club

  All Day Free

    Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor has a new club and it's just for kids! This unique and interactive club introduces kids ages 3-12 to the tasty world of food and cooking in a fun, creative and healthy way. Once a week present your membership punch card and  pick up special treat at the customer service desk, reserved exclusively for Whole Kids Club members. Samples in the store will put the emphasis on kids, too.  After every 10 punch in visits, receive a special gift!.

  It's easy to join; simply ask for a Whole Kids Club card at our customer service counter. Every Wednesday, bring your card back to our store and experience what the Club has to offer. Check out Saturday, August 1 Moon Wolf Events for Kids Club.

• Every Tuesday

  Rotisserie Chicken Tuesday

  Store Hours

  Our Rotisserie Chicken special has moved to a new day. Now every Tuesday, our tasty, all natural rotisserie chickens, usually $7.99 are only $5.99.

• Every Sunday

  Brunch in the Cafe

  8am-1pm

  Our café will be dressed up for Sunday morning brunch with table cloths and flowers, and our Prepared Foods Team will have great selections on our hot Breakfast Buffet section of our hot bar until 1pm.You may add to your selections from the rest of our hot bar and salad bar, try a slice of our unique "Breakfast Pizza" , choose from our deli case, Bakery or our Coffee Bar.

Events

• Visit Art That Is Local Gallery, Art for the New Year Winter Exhibition,

  Open Store Hours Located on the mezzanine level, Free

      Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor on Washtenaw is offering juried free gallery space for local artists and artisans, called Art That Is Local Gallery. For our current exhibit, we have partnered with the Ann Arbor Women's Artists and the Ann Arbor Artisans Market. Exhibits change throughout the year.  For more information, contact Mary Ann in store marketing. This Exhibit began January 12, 2010 and runs until March 31, 2010 Open for viewing daily, 8am-10pm

   

   

   

In The Classroom,

• Mondays, 2/1/010- 2/ 22/10

  11pm-1pm

   

  Food for Life 4-Class Series:

  2/01/10            Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer

  2/08/10            Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods

  2/15/10            Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives

  2/22/10            Cancer Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control

   

  Cooking for a healthier life can be delicious. Learn great recipes and taste a meals worth of food. A great Sunday lunch and education all at once! Classes will be held each Sunday from 1p-3pmThere is a $60 fee for this four-class series. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat. Payment arrangements will be made with Your Instructor, Jan Kemp may be reached at (734) 424-2884 or kempjc@comcast.net

   

• Thursday, February 4

  TMJ/TMD - Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder with Rob Borer

  7pm-8:30pm Free

    Learn about what your dentist or oral surgeon never told you that might be causing your jaw problem. Find out w

  hat you can do about it that doesn't involve a bite splint or surgery. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat.

   

• Monday, February 8 and Thursday February 11, 2 part Class

  Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Northern Italy Bologna & Milan

  5:30pm-8:30pm Fee $92

     We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from the areas of Bologna and Milan. Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dishes, and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Part 1: Northern Italian lasagna and poached pears.  Part 2: Osso bucco e risotto , roasted butternut squash salad, and pear tart. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor Registration Options: Using WCC catalog mail in a registration or walk in register at the Student Center Building on campus or Online at www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning

• Tuesday, February 9

  Feeding Arteries/Heart with Darren Schmidt

  7pm-8:30pm Free

    Feeding Arteries/Heart and Meridian Test -Learn how we use the Meridian test to assess the health of your heart and arteries and how we've helped many of our patients improve their heart function.  We will discuss the common myths about heart disease and why nutrition is the best way to ensure a healthy cardiovascular system. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat.

• Wednesday, February 10

  Zero Waste 101 presented by Recycle Ann Arbor

  6pm-7pm

    Zero waste is quite a buzzword in these days of increasing environmental consciousness. But what does it really mean? Is a zero waste world really possible? Come to this presentation from Recycle Ann Arbor to learn steps to leading a zero waste lifestyle and how to move our community down the path toward zero waste. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat.

• Thursday, February 11

  Part 2, Monday, February 8 and Thursday February 11, 2 part Class

   

   

   

• Monday, February 15,

  Medications and Nutrient Absorption with Cindy Klement

  7pm-8:30pm

    

   Both prescription and over the counter drugs have been shown to deplete a variety of nutrients that are essential to healthy living, by interfering with absorption.  Common drugs and their nutrient depletion will be discussed, as well as foods that can replace this deficiency. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat.

• Tuesday, February 16

  Let Food be Your Medicine, Part 3: Are Carbohydrates the Enemy? with Peter Beyer

  7pm-8:30pm Fee $10.00

   

   Are carbohydrates really the enemy?  Join Whole Foods Market Prepared Foods Team member and IIN Certified Health Counselor who will share simple guidelines to avoid or control Type 2 Diabetes.  Learn about good things to include in your diet and lifestyle. Peter will cook and you will sample and take home recipes that can make a difference! Get a valuable coupon when you attend this class. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat.

   

• Thursday, February 18

  Tofu for Your Good Health: Healthy Chinese Cooking

  6pm-8pm Fee $42

     Tofu is not a food that commonly leaps to mind when people are looking for a tasty meal idea. But the truth is that tofu is a virtual flavor chameleon, taking on the tastes of ingredients with which it's combined. Nutritionally, tofu is a high quality complete protein that is a great source of B vitamins and iron. It is low in saturated fat, calories, and sodium and contains no cholesterol. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn to combine traditional Chinese flavors with this nutritional powerhouse in three recipes that will excite your palate and open your eyes. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor Registration Options: Using WCC catalog mail in a registration or walk in register at the Student Center Building on campus or Online at www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning

   

   

• Monday, February 22

  All About Trans Fats with Mark Perlmutter

  7pm-9pm Free

    Understanding what trans fats are, their dangerous effects on our health and how to avoid them. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat.

   

   

   

• Sunday, February 28,

  Whole Trade Vegan Cooking Focus: Benefit Cooking Class for The Whole Planet Foundation with Ami

  1pm-3pm $10.00

  Join Ami as she prepares tasty vegan recipes with the focus on heart health Whole Trade Chocolate. Come prepared to eat lots of samples  Your registration fee  includes a $5.  tax deductible donation to the Whole Planet Foundation. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a seat.

   

Notices

• Recycle #5 Plastics Here

  Gimme 5 Bin at Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor

  store hours, located in our cafe

  Preserve Gimme 5 promotes and enables recycling of #5 plastics like yogurt cups, hummus tubs and other food containers.
  
  Products packaged in #5 plastic are sold widely, but #5 is not recycled in most communities. By recycling your #5 plastic through the Gimme 5 program, you are saving plastic from being sent to landfills, keeping the plastic local by recycling it here in the USA, and you are powering Preserve by helping us transform your recyclables into new Preserve products.

  1. Drop your #5s at a Preserve Gimme 5 bin (available in select Whole Foods Market stores).
     Click here for a list of locations.
  2. If you don't live near a Preserve Gimme 5 location, you can send us your #5s.

  
  
  To Gimme 5 by mail:

  To help make this program a win for the environment, it is important that you send your plastics back to us via ground shipping (as opposed to air). Reuse a box if you can!
  
  Make sure to include your return address on the box and add your name and email address inside the box so we can thank you for your good work.
  
  Unfortunately, we are unable to pay for you to mail your #5s to us. However, our retail-based Gimme 5 program (starting in January) will allow you to drop off your used #5s at no cost.

   

  
  
  Send Gimme 5 shipments to:
  Preserve Gimme 5
  823 NYS Rte 13
  Cortland, NY 13045

  
  

• Interested in Recycling?

  Founded in 1977, Recycle Ann Arbor is a leader in the recycling industry, offering easy and convenient recycling for the home and workplace.

  As a private nonprofit organization, Recycle Ann Arbor is dedicated to providing education and innovative services in the collection, processing and distribution of recyclable materials.

  learn more

• Donations Made in January by Whole Foods Market, Washtenaw Ave to:

    Tappan Middle School Health Team

  Performance Network

  Ann Arbor Art Center

  On going Fundraising in the Store

  • Sheryl Crow Bags for the Natural Resources Defense Council
  • One Dime at Time for Recycle Ann Arbor