Store Calendar

One Dime at A Time: Animals and Society Institute

At Whole Foods Market, customers who reuse their grocery shopping bags receive a ten cent refund per bag and 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 bag refund to the One Dime program. Our One Dime recipient for April, May and June is the Animal and Society Institute in Ann Arbor.

The Animals and Society Institute(ASI) is a nonprofit, independent research and educational organization. ASI advances the status of animals in public policy,  promotes the study of human-animal relationships. The ASI seeks to advance institutional change for animals. The organization does this by helping to establish the moral and legal rights fundamental to a just, compassionate and peaceful society. ASI is an independent think tank as well as a producer of educational resources, publications and events.

      Objectives:

• Stop the cycle of violence between animal cruelty and human abuse
• Learn more about our complex relationship with animals
• Promote new and more stringent animal protection laws

To learn more, visit our website at www.animalsandsociety.org

 

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

• Tuesday, July 21

  Autism Grass Roots Lecture Tour Sponsored By The Autism Hope Alliance

  7pm-9pm Free

  Don't miss this great opportunity. Register today, see details below in store events.

In The Store

• Saturday, June 20

  Great Stuff for Dad and "Taste the Difference" Recipe Sampling

  12pm-3pm

  Stop in and see all our great gift ideas for Dad. Try a sample of a great recipe from our new Whole Deal Recipe and Coupon book. Let your taste buds judge why our superior quality standards result in great tasting food! Take home a copy of the new Whole Deal.

• Sunday, June 21

  Fathers Day "Waffles on Us" in the Cafe

  9am-12pm

  All Dad's will receive a complimentary, cooked on the spot waffle, during our  Fathers Day in the Café hours. Dine at our café tables adorned with tablecloths and flowers for Dad. Choose tasty sides available for purchase from our hot and salad bars to go with the waffles. All other family members and guests may purchase their waffles available between 9am-12pm.

• Saturday, June 27

  Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor Healthy Chef Challenge, Round 5

  12pm-3pm

  Join us for round five of our Healthy Chef Challenge. Two talented Team Member chefs will introduce their original, healthy recipes. The fare will feature a surprise secret ingredient to be announced. Taste the results made with only the freshest produce, all natural quality meats and our exclusive 365 value products and vote for your favorite. Healthy Chef Challenge will end in September with a live, classroom cook off between our two top finalists. Stay tuned for details!

• Friday, July 3

  Great Taste, Great Deals for the Holiday Weekend

  3pm-6pm

  Stop by and enjoy free sample tastes of our featured weekend sales items from our meat and seafood departments. Taste the difference our quality standards deliver to your taste buds!

   

• Saturday, July 11

  Class on the Patio: Grilling 101

  12-2:30, pm every 30 minutes Free

  Would you like to do a better job on the grill? Our "Grill Master" and Concierge, Mark, will share his secrets and tips for successful grilling. Sample some great recipes using our weekend seafood and meat sale features.  No registration is necessary, as this demonstration will repeat every half hour.

• Wednesday, July 15

  Kids Club in the Kitchen: Gluten, Nut and Dairy Free Cupcake Recipe and Artful Cupcake Decorating*

  3pm-4pm Free

   

  Ami, the Amazing Cupcake Baker, will show you how to make yummy gluten, nut and dairy free cupcakes. You will practice doing artful decorations on you own cupcake to take home or eat here.  For Children 3-12 years. You must be accompanied by your parent or an adult. Class size is limited. Please register at Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. or call 975-4500

  * Please note: We have made every effort to be as accurate as possible concerning allergens, however, we cannot be held responsible for individual reactions to any products nor can we guarantee the absence of cross-contamination. Always read the label and/or check with the manufacture manufacturer to be certain.

   

• Saturday, July 18

  Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor Healthy Chef Challenge, Semi-Finals, Round 1

  12pm-3pm

   

  Join us for round 1 of our Healthy Chef Challenge semi-finals. 3 of our Stage 1 winners will cook and sample their original entrée recipes.  The fare will feature a surprise locally produced ingredient. Taste the results featuring local produce, all natural quality meats and our exclusive 365 value products. Vote for your favorite. The winner of this event moves on to the Healthy Chef Challenge Final, September 18, with a live, classroom cook off between our two top finalists. Tickets for the event will be available to benefit a good cause.  Stay tuned for details!

   

• Now-July 20

  Scoot Around Town Partners Sweepsakes

  Free

  Partners Sweepstakes Announcement for Wednesday, April 15-Monday, July 20, Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor on Washtenaw Ave and Scoot Around Town on East Michigan Ave in Ypsilanti  have joined forces to offer you an opportunity to win a 2009 Vespa  s50CC Scooter and picnic lunch. Stop by today to learn the details and official rules.

• Monday, July 20

  Scoot Around Town, Vespa Ann Arbor Sweepstakes Winner Announced

  5pm

   

  Scoot Around Town in Ypsilanti and Vespa Ann Arbor in partnership with Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor will draw the winner of  the Vespa and Lunch Sweepstakes package. Stop in to see if you won. Visit the store, you may enter through July 18.

   

• Tuesday July 21

  Held on the Mezzanine, Partnership Event LectureAutism Grass Routes Lecture Tour Sponsored by the Autism Hope Alliance

  7pm-9pm Free

   

  Autism currently affects one child in one hundred and fifty, making it the fastest growing developmental disorder in the world. Presenters will be Raun K. Kaufman, CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America, and Kristin Selby Gonzalez, Director of Autism Education for Enzymedica.  Attend this free lecture and learn how innovative educational therapy, biomedical treatments and enzyme supplementation have been shown to breathe new life into children facing what was once felt to be a condition with little hope. Registration Required. Space is limited, please register early.

• Saturday, July 25

  Partnership Event in our ClassroomSolar Cents: Presentation by SolarYpsi with Hans Steiner

  Free

   

  Does solar energy make sense in Michigan?  Come to Solar Cents, presented by Hans Steiner of SolarYpsi, and see how solar can work for you.  Learn how a local, grass-roots group installed solar panels on their rooftop. The installation now generates renewable energy that is sold back to their utility!  If you are serious about seeing the energy generation change and evolve in your own back yard, you won't want to miss this powerful presentation! Go to www.solarypsi.com. for more information. This class will be 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.

   

   

• Saturday July 25

  Midsummer Meals and Wonderful Weekends

  12pm-3pm

  Keep your weekend nice and easy with dinner from our meat and seafood departments, offering surf and turf bargains once again! Have a taste of what's on sale and visit our deli to get great ideas for sides to go with your main dish.

   

• Every Monday

  Panini Great Buy

  Store hours $4.99

  All day Monday, enjoy delicious Panini from our deli at $4.99 each,  regularly $6.99 each.

• Every Tuesday

  Sushi Great Buy

  Store Hours $5.99

  Our new Tuesday "Great Buy" is Sushi California Rolls for $5.99 each, regularly $6.99  each

   

• 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 our calendar monthly for special events.

• Every Thursday

  Rotisserie Chicken Thursday

  Store Hours

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

• Every Friday

  Golden Fried Chicken Great Buy

  Store Hours

  Every Friday enjoy four pieces of our tasty Golden Fried Chicken at the Great Buy price of $3.99 for 4 pieces, regular price is $6.99!

• Every Saturday

  Herb Crusted Eye of Round

  Store Hours

  Our new Saturday Great Buy Special is Herb Crusted Eye of Round for only $7.99 per pound, regularly $13.99 per pound, in our Prepared Foods Departement.

• Every Sunday

  Pizza by the Slice Great Buy

  Store Hours

  On Sunday, get a Great  Buy with Pizza by the Slice, 2 for $4.00 instead of the regular price of 2 for $5.00

In The Classroom,

• Thursday, June 11, Monday, June 15, Thursday, June 18

  Cooking with Class: Rustic Italian Cooking with Francesca Gitschlag

  5:30-8:30pm, 3 Sessions 3 classes, 3 hrs. each Tuition: $82, Materials Fee: $33

  Learn how to prepare traditional Italian meals from a person born into the tradition who also apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy.  Create appetizers, entrees, and desserts using the freshest ingredients available.  Learn the history of the ingredients, get preparation tips, and share stories in this hands-on class. Students can registered on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning Spring/Summer catalog.

• Thursday, June 25

  Female Hormones with Shannon Roznay, D.C.

  7pm-8:30pm Free

   

  Menopause and PMS can lead to emotional irritability which may stress relationships.  Why suffer when you can may help reduce these problems nutritionally? 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 June 29

  Summer Pastas-Quick and Easy with Francesca Giarraffa

  7pm-9pm Fee $35.00

  When you think Italian, you think pasta. Enjoy three classic Italian pasta dishes that are light and easy - perfect for summer meals. Pappardelle is combined with shrimp and asparagus then lightly tossed with garlic, cheese, and olive oil. You will love Francesca's version of linguine alla carbonara made with the traditional pancetta and tossed with artichoke hearts and cheese. Finally cavatelli, an egg pasta similar to Gnocchi is dressed with fresh roasted vegetables. Discover these fresh and simple dishes that are pure Italian.  Register: Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation, 734-994-2300 x 53203 or www.aareced.com

• Tuesday, July 7

  Be Good To Your Whole Body Series: Tips for Summer Fun With Katie Shafer

  7pm-8pm

   

  Enjoy a more comfortable and carefree summer with the knowledge and natural products you need for a fun, high energy & healthy season. Learn about building a summer first aid kit, receive summer skin care advice and tips for how to avoid the stiff sore muscles of the "weekend warrior".  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, July 9

  Cooking with Class: Rustic Italian Cooking - Neopolitan Pizza and Focaccia with Francesca Gitschlag

  5:30pm-8:30pm Total Fee: $49.00

   

  Learn to create home made pizza and focaccia using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by a person born into the Italian cooking tradition, you'll master an understanding of the ingredients and preparation techniques. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning Spring/Summer catalog.

• Saturday, July 11

  Raw Food - Healthy Fast Food with Ellen Livingston and Don Bennett

  1pm-5pm Fee: $59.00

   

  Supercharge your health and send your energy levels soaring!  When you nourish your body with the foods for which you are biologically designed - you will be amazed by the results.  For those new to a Raw Food Diet here is a chance to explore how to make it work for you. Through lecture, demonstration, hands-on experience and tasting you will learn to create raw food dishes, taking advantage of all the health benefits they provide.  Instructors:  Ellen Livingston, Healthy Lifestyles Advocate and owner of Living Yoga, LLC, and Don Bennett, DAS, national speaker and author of Avoiding Degenerative Disease, and director of Health 101. Both instructors have researched extensively, and thrived on a vegan raw food diet for many years. . Register: Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation, 734-994-2300 x 53203 or www.aareced.com

   

• Monday, July 13

  Cooking with Class: Rustic Italian Cooking-Olives with Francesca Gitschlag

  5:30pm-8:30pm Total Fee: $49.00

   

  The olive was native to Asia Minor and spread to the rest of the Mediterranean basin 6,000 years ago. It's among the oldest known cultivated trees in the world and was cultivated before written language developed.  Explore how olives enhance sauces, salads, and marinades. By the end of the evening, you'll look forward to reproducing her distinctive and authentic recipes for your family and friends. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning Spring/Summer catalog.

   

• Thursday, July 16

  Cooking with Class: Rustic Italian Cooking-Sauces with Francesca Gitschlag

  5:30pm-8:30pm Total Fee: $49.00

   

  Learn to create homemade sauces from the distinctive and authentic recipes by your instructor, a native to the Italian cooking tradition who apprenticed in a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. You'll learn how to make three sauces: vodka, arrabbiata (spicy mad sauce), and bolognese. . Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning Spring/Summer catalog.

   

• Monday, June 20

  Good Sugars and Bad Sugars with Cindy Klement

  7pm-8:30pm Free

   

  Which sugars can the body utilize to create incredible health in the body, and which sugars will undermine your health?  Find out how artificial sugars may be affecting you and what your alternatives are. 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, July 21

  Vegetarian Chilled Soups & French Baguette with Nancy Liedel

  7pm-9pm IN THE CLASSROOM Fee: $35.00

   

  Chase away the heat of summer with chilled soups.  Nancy presents several of her favorites then shows you how to make the perfect accompaniment, a French baguette. Try a traditional Gazpacho, with a twist of delicious watermelon. A classic Vichyssoise makes the perfect summer meal and a cool cucumber and yogurt soup will chase away the heat of any day. This delicious meal ends with a chilled strawberry dessert soup and you can't help but feel refreshed. Register: Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation, 734-994-2300 x 53203 or www.aareced.com

• Tuesday, July 21

  Autism Grass Routes Lecture Tour Sponsored by the Autism Hope Alliance

  7pm-9pm-HELD ON THE MEZZANINE Free

   

  Autism currently affects one child in one hundred and fifty, making it the fastest growing developmental disorder in the world. Presenters will be Raun K. Kaufman, CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America, and Kristin Selby Gonzalez, Director of Autism Education for Enzymedica.  Attend this free lecture and learn how innovative educational therapy, biomedical treatments and enzyme supplementation have been shown to breathe new life into children facing what was once felt to be a condition with little hope. Registration Required, Held on upper level Mezzanine, Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. Space is limited, please register early at the Customer Service Desk or by calling 734-975-4500

   

• Saturday, July 25

  Solar Cents: Presentation by SolarYpsi with Hans Steiner

  1pm-2:30pm Free

   

  Does solar energy make sense in Michigan?  Come to Solar Cents, presented by Hans Steiner of SolarYpsi, and see how solar can work for you.  Learn how a local, grass-roots group installed solar panels on their rooftop. The installation now generates renewable energy that is sold back to their utility!  If you are serious about seeing the energy generation evolve in your own back yard, you won't want to miss this powerful presentation! Go to www.solarypsi.com.for more information. This class will be 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, July 27

  Italian Summer Salads with Francesca Giarraffa

  7pm-9pm Fee: $35.00

  Warm summer nights make main dish salads the perfect meal. This class features three Italian favorites you are sure to love. Panzanella is a traditional Tuscan salad made with baked bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and lots of fresh basil. Grilled fresh Tuna steak is combined with cannellini beans then dressed with an herbed vinaigrette dressing. Finally Shrimp is blended with asparagus, fennel and garbanzo beans with a lemon herbed dressing. Discover how Francesca combines these simple fresh ingredients into a light summer meal that is authentically Italian. Instructor:  Francesca Giarraffa. . Register: Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation, 734-994-2300 x 53203 or www.aareced.com

   

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 May by Foods Market, Washtenaw Ave to:

  Donations in May

  5% Day for UM Solar Car Team

  The Phoenix Ensemble

  Home of New Vision

  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  Triangle Cooperative Nursery

  Zen Buddhist Temple

  Washtenaw County United Way

  MS Walk at Gallup Park

  American Brain Tumor Association, Ann Arbor

  Michigan Alzheimer's Association

   

   

   

  Ongoing Fundraising in the Store

  • Sheryl Crow Bags for the Natural Resources Defense Council
  • One Dime at Time for Animals and Society Institute
  • Feed Bags for United Nations World Food Program Focused on Children in Rwanda