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What's New?

We have new sushi from Asian Avenue - and its dynamite! There are new varieties like 'multigrain rice' and sushi with fruit. You'll also find all the traditional favorites. Grab some for lunch today!

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Events

• Every Tuesday

  Gluten Free Tuesdays

  4-6pm FREE

  Each Tuesday from 4-6pm enjoy Gluten Free samples throughout the store. Try new items & old favorites! On Tues, Feb. 16^th take our Gluten Free Store Tour. (Must RSVP. Details below.)  On Tues, Feb. 23^rd, Sandy Haney, Celiac & Gluten Free Enthusiast, will be sampling some GF, Heart Healthy favorites.

• Every Wednesday

  Wallet Friendly Wednesdays

  4-6pm FREE

  Enjoy Wallet Friendly samples from each of our departments. Try new items and old favorites. You're sure to find something for dinner tonight with your budget in mind!

• Every Friday

  Facebook Friday Giveaways

  FREE

  Fan-tastic giveaways to our fans all month long on Facebook! Follow & fan us for your chance to win! We will post a question on Monday. Fans can comment through Thursday. Winner announced every Friday! www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsIndy

• Saturday, February 6th

  Football Tailgate Party!

  Eighty-Sixth St: 11a-1p, Carmel 3-5p FREE

  It's the day before the big game and you need supplies! Come sample party dips & snacks and pick up party platters. Enter to win a $50 Gift Card in the store Feb. 1^st - Feb. 5^th. Winner drawn Feb. 6^th, 12pm at 86^th St., 4pm at Carmel. If you're present when we call your name, we'll double your prize to a $100 Gift Card!

• Sunday, February 14th

  Valentine's Day Rose Giveaway

  Both Stores, While Supplies Last FREE

  Happy Valentine's Day to the women in our lives! The first 100 women shoppers on Sunday will receive a free WTG Rose! Our Whole Trade Guarantee (WTG) products help customers use their buying power to combat poverty while ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for producers in developing countries.

• Tuesday, February 16th

  Gluten Free Store Tour

  6-7:30pm FREE

  Are you living the gluten free (GF) lifestyle and not sure what to eat? Join Sarah Smith to learn about the numerous GF products in each department, how to label read, find out what resources are available & enjoy samples too! Meet at front of store. Must RSVP. Call the Customer Service Desk at 706.0900.

• Wednesday, February 17th

  Shopping on a Budget Store Tour

  6-7:30pm FREE

   

  Eating great food doesn't have to break your budget. If you think higher quality always means higher price, think again! We offer real food, free of artificial ingredients and trans fats, at the best possible prices. Take our store tour for an overview of the great values we offer everyday as well as some valuable tips on stretching your dollar. Enjoy samples too! Meet at the front of the store. Must RSVP. Call the Customer Service Desk at 706.0900.

• Thursday, February 18th

  10 Minute Meals Store Tour

  6-7pm FREE

  Join Heather Fink, RD, to learn how to make nutritious and tasty meals in just minutes! During this store tour, discover a variety of grocery shopping and meal planning tips, quick and healthy cooking techniques, and convenient recipes sure to please even the most discriminating palates. Meet at the front of the store. Must RSVP. Call the Customer Service Desk at 706.0900.

• Saturday, February 20th

  Whole Trade Celebration

  Eighty-Sixth St: 11a-1p, Carmel 3-5p FREE

  Join us for a celebration of our Whole Trade Guarantee with samples of items throughout the store and product demonstrations. (For more information about Whole Trade click here.)

• Saturday, February 27th

  World Record Attempt

  Both Stores, 3pm FREE

  Parmesan Cracking Across the Country

  Breaking into a wheel of our 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano is like "cracking open happiness." There is a centuries-old art to opening the cheese wheels by using official tools (five different types of knives) so the internal crystalline structure and crumbly texture is left intact. To honor this tradition and celebration of this beloved cheese, cheesemongers at our 270-plus stores will attempt a Guinness World Record by demonstrating the traditional method of breaking into hundreds of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano simultaneously. Shoppers are invited to witness the shot at "Most Parmigiano Reggiano Wheels Ever Cracked at the Same Time," and to enjoy samples and pairing ideas.

Community Partnerships

• Friday, February 5th

  Indy Wine Fest

  Out of Store Event, 6-9pm Advance Tickets: $50/General Admission, $100/Connoisseurs Area

  Join WFYI, our local NPR affiliate, & Whole Foods Market for this annual fundraiser. The Indy Wine Fest is an elegant evening of fine wine tasting & hors d'oeuvres at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 West Washington St. in Indianapolis. Discover new favorites at our booth, including our organic chocolate truffles. The cheeses and crackers featured at the event are compliments of Whole Foods Market. Tickets at 715.2009 or www.wfyi.org

• Sunday, February 28th

  Dining A La Heart

  Out of Store Event, 5-8pm Advance Tickets: $75/person, $750 per table of 10

  The Dining A La Heart Fundraiser brings over 20 restaurants together to present samplings of their most delicious heart healthy soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. Event features a chef competition and silent auction. Event benefits Reviving Hearts. Held at the Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian St., Carmel. Tickets at 338.6080 or www.thecaregroup.com (Click on the Dining A La Heart icon.)

Feel Good About Whole Foods

• Whole Trade Guarantee

  The Whole Trade Guarantee (WTG) program helps combat poverty in developing parts of the world by assuring that there are better working conditions for workers, sound environmental practices, and producers are getting an equitable price for their goods. Once the products are sold at our stores, 1% of the retail price goes to the Whole Planet Foundation for poverty relief. We sell WTG products year round, every day. From Feb. 3^rd - Mar. 3^rd, we'll be highlighting delicious options that make a difference.

• Whole Planet Campaign

  More than 1 billion people live on less than $1 a day. Whole Foods market addresses this reality through microcredit, raising $1 million dollars annually to support micro-lending projects.  Join us in empowering entrepreneurs in the global community by donating to the Whole Planet Foundation from February 17 to March 31. 100% of your contribution goes to micro-lending programs in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Donate $5 and receive a free Chocolate Bar; donate $35 or more and receive a free Thank You Gift Bag with goodies (while supplies last).

One Dime at a Time

• Whole Foods Market offers 10¢ per bag to customers who reuse their own bags. Customers can accept their refund, or direct the cashier to donate the cash to the store's chosen non-profit - through the One Dime at a Time program. This program reduces our impact on the environment and supports a local non-profit.

  The two Indiana stores are delighted to support January, February and March's recipient: Indiana Action for Healthy Kids. Action for Healthy Kids is the nation's leading nonprofit and largest volunteer network fighting childhood obesity & undernourishment by partnering with schools to improve nutrition & physical activity to help our kids learn to eat right, be active every day, and be ready to learn. The Indiana Action for Healthy Kids (IAHK) Team provides resources to Hoosier schools to create viable wellness initiatives. Through their largest initiative, IAHK annually awards schools through the Healthy Hoosier School Award. To find out what resources are available for your school or apply for an award, please visit: indianaactionforhealthykids.org

Additional Programs

• Kids Cookie Club

  Kids can pick up their free Club Card at our Bakery Department. Kids that join our 'Cookie Club' get a free cookie each time they shop with a parent or guardian. Simply present your club card for a complimentary treat! Ages 3-12.

  Field Trips!

  Did you know we offer FREE field trips for school age children? They make great school field trips and scout activities too! Let us help you with your Healthy Eating badge! Kids will learn about the importance of organic foods, the different food groups, and how to make healthy food choices. The tour includes stops in each department, samples and a complimentary age-appropriate goodie bag. Store tours are appropriate for kids ages 7+. We require chaperones and a minimum of 8 people.

  Group Outings

  For adults, store tours also make great outings for your business, volunteer group, club, or simply to enjoy with friends. See the various store tours we offer below.

  Shopping on a Budget: Get the most for your money!
  Eating great food doesn't have to break your budget. If you think higher quality always means higher price, think again! We offer real food, free of artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats, at the best possible prices. Take our store tour for an overview of the great values we offer everyday as well as some valuable tips on stretching your dollar. Enjoy samples too!
   
  Gluten Free Store Tour
  Are you living the gluten free (GF) lifestyle and not sure what to eat? Join Sarah Smith to learn about all of the great GF products available in each department, learn how to label read, find out what resources are available & enjoy samples too!
  
  Smart Shopper Tour
  Want to make healthier choices, but don't know where to start? This store tour is for you! Sarah Smith will show you how to shop smart and dish out some samples too! Learn how to label read, when to buy organic, decipher buzz words like antioxidant, learn what questions to ask your butcher, how to choose healthy snacks, the importance of eco-cleaners, all-natural body care products, fiber and more!
  

  We can also tailor a store tour to your interest. Call Sarah Smith at 317.706.0900 to ask us about our custom store tours for 8 people or more. If you're group is smaller than 8 people, you will see the tour topics above rotate monthly on our events calendar. Feel free to attend any one of our currently scheduled tours. Custom tour dates and times are subject to availability.