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New Cork Recycling Program

Help Put a Cork in Global Warming. Drop off your wine corks for recycling at Whole Foods Market in Carmel and Indianapolis! When you recycle your corks, you help to preserve this high quality, sustainable, natural resource. The goal for the collection and shipping of these corks is to do so with as close to a zero increase in CO2 as possible. Doing so ensures the greatest ecological benefit. They will be utilized by the wine industry and consumer products. With our help, we can have a significant impact in saving the cork forests and reusing this remarkable natural resource. More info at corkreharvest.org

CORK FACTS

• Cork is a natural, renewable, recyclable and biodegradable material that is obtained through an environmentally friendly harvesting process.
• Trees are not cut down to harvest cork, rather, the bark is stripped by hand every 9-12 years. Cork oak trees can live up to 300 years!
• Approximately 6.6 million acres extending across Portugal, Spain, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Tunisia and France, the cork oak forests support one of the world's highest levels of forest biodiversity, second only to the Amazon Rainforest.
• Opting for screw caps and plastic stoppers directly causes the loss of sustainable livelihoods as the cork forests are a vital source of income for thousands of families.

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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, March 16th, Sandy Haney, Celiac & Gluten Free Enthusiast, will be sampling some GF 'Green Inspired' dishes in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

  On Tues, March 23rd take our Gluten Free Store Tour. (Must RSVP. Details below.)

• 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

  Follow and fan us on Facebook for your chance to win! We will post a question each Monday and fans can answer the question through Thursday. We'll announce a winner on Facebook every Friday! Find us at www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsIndy

• Saturday, March 13th

  Whole Planet Celebration

  11a-1p FREE

  Join us for a celebration of products that support the Whole Planet Foundation with samples throughout the store. (For more info about the Whole Planet Foundation see Whole Planet Campaign below.)

• Sunday, March 14th

  National Pi Day

  Precisely 3:14pm FREE

  To mathematicians, pi is 3.14. To foodies, our pie is delicious. To celebrate National Pi Day, we'll be offering free slices of pie, starting at precisely 3:14 pm. Come and get a free slice of a delicious, all-natural, pie baked right in store courtesy of our Bakery, while supplies last! One day only, 9" pies are $1 off and ½ pies are just $3.14.

• Wednesday, March 17th

  Value Store Tour

  6-7:30pm FREE

  Eating great food doesn't have to break your budget. Take our store tour for an overview of the great deals 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, March 18th

  Supermarket Savvy

  6-7pm FREE

  Join Heather Fink, RD from the National Institute for Fitness and Sport to refine your supermarket survival skills. This store tour will help you obtain the best nutrition for your food dollar and spend less time in the store. We'll cover grocery shopping and label reading skills that help minimize impulse buys and maximize your efforts to eat well every day. RSVPs required at 706.0900. Leave message for Sarah Smith.

• Tuesday, March 23rd

  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.

• Saturday, March 27th

  Passover & Easter Tasting

  11a-1p FREE

  Passover and Easter are right around the corner. Have you finalized your menu yet? Come in today and sample some of our delicious options that will help to make your holiday meal special. Pick up our Passover and Easter menus in store or view our extensive menu online at: www.wholefoodsmarket.com  

• Saturday, March 27th

  Earth Hour

  8:30-9:30pm FREE

  Earth Hour is a worldwide climate change initiative in which people across the globe turn off their lights for one hour to save energy and show their support for environmental protection. You can take part without sitting home in the dark! We too will turn off some of our lights, and we invite you to shop in a more relaxed setting. The first 50 customers shopping this hour will receive a free flashlight. Limit one per family. At Eighty-Sixth St. we'll also have acoustic music and living food samples in the café. More info on the international event at earthhour.org

Community Partnerships

• Saturday, March 20th

  Out of Store: Great North Run

  9-11am Pre-reg: $20/adult, $10/MSDWT Student (includes t-shirt); Friday & Event Day: $25/adult, $15/MSDWT Student

  The Great North Run is a 5K Walk/Run through the North Central High School (NCHS) campus. The event features a Fitness Fair. The 5K Walk/Run is open to all walkers/runners. All events accessible for strollers/wheelchairs. Registration starts at 7:30. 5K starts at 9. Held at NCHS, 1801 E 86^th St. For more info visit: www.kenlongassoc.com/events/greatnorth10.html

• Saturday, March 20th

  Out of Store: Holliday Park Trail Run

  Various events starting at 9:30am $8-$25 depending on event and benefits

  The Holliday Park Trail Run is a 5-mile course where runners and hikers of all ages will scramble, hop, run, jump, ford, climb, walk or crawl along the trails of Holliday Park to Marott Park and back. Participants will be challenged by hills, dales, ravines, swales, gulleys, along the White River and Williams Creek. There are also two children's events. Rain, snow, mud or shine. Held at Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis.

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.