Whole Foods Fort Lauderdale Current Events

Whole Planet Foundation 2010 Prosperity Campaign

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Through March 31st

Want to make a difference in the world but do not know where to start? In the months of February and March, Whole Foods Market cashiers will be taking register donations for the Whole Planet Foundation. 100% of the donations generated will go directly to the micro-lending programs in 17 countries around the world. Last year, our passionate customers and team members raised over $1 million. The Foundation's mission is to create economic partnerships with the poor in those developing-world communities that supply our stores with product. The Whole Planet Foundation seeks to unleash the energy and creativity of every human being they work with in order to create wealth and prosperity in emerging economies. Help us reach our 2010 goal of $1.5 million and be a part of this global solution to eradicate poverty. Stay tuned for special in store events and for more information on the Whole Planet Foundation visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.

Himmarshee Wine Dinner: Springtime with Matanzas Creek Wines

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Monday, March 22nd

6:30pm | $59 (includes tax and tip)
Our March wine dinner with Himmarshee Bar & Grille is focusing on Springtime. March is the beginning of Spring so why not celebrate it with us. 4 courses and 4 well paired wines, all from Matanzas Creek, will be served for $59, which includes tax and tip. The menu for the evening will be:

First Course

A salad of Roasted Beets, Blood Orange & Arugula served with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Pine Nuts and Herbed Goat's Cheese. Wine: Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course

Seared Diver Scallop dusted with Fennel Pollen & Pink Peppercorn; Roasted Artichoke & White Asparagus; Lobster Nage. Wine: Matanzas Creek Chardonnay

Third Course

Mustard Marinated Rack of Spring Lamb served with Cauliflower Puree, Swiss Chard, and a Zinfandel-Black Pepper Jus. Wine: Matanzas Creek Syrah

Dessert

Lemon Scented Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler and Honey Ice Cream. Wine: Matanzas Creek Pinot Noir

To register for the dinner or for more information call Himmarshee Bar & Grille at (954) 524-1818. All wine dinners take place at Himmarshee Bar & Grille which is located at 210 SW 2nd Street in Ft. Lauderdale.

Pompano Beach Library Childrens Garden Club

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Saturday, March 27th

10:30am | Free
Chef Lynn will be at the Broward County Library Pompano Beach branch's Children's Garden Club to show the children how to prepare healthy food with fruits and vegetables. She'll be sharing tips and giving the children experience on how to use the produce that they are growing in their garden club. For more information please contact the Pompano Beach branch library at (954) 786-2181.

Book signing with Brendan Brazier

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Monday, March 29th

1:30pm to 3pm |
Brendan Brazier, author of Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide, will doing a book signing in our store on Monday March 29 from 1:30pm to 3pm. One of the few professional athletes whose diet is 100% plant based, Brendan is regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on being an athlete and following a plant based diet. Be sure to stop by to purchase a book and speak with Brendan.

Wine 101 Class

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Thursday, April 1st

6pm-7:30pm | $10
Don't feel like a fool around your friends when they talk about wine - come to our Wine 101 class and find out all the basics about wine that you've been yearning to know. Our store's wine buyer, Adriaan, will walk you through how to open a wine bottle, the basic steps you use to pair wine and food, the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir and much more. You'll also sample some wine and appetizers. Registration for this class is required and the class is limited to 16 attendees. To register call (954) 565-5655.

Cinema a la Mode at Cinema Paradiso

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Wednesday, April 7th

6pm | $9
Chef Lynn will be cooking it up at Cinema Paradiso's April installment of Cinema a la Mode by preparing recipes based on the movie Bitter/Sweet, which will be shown after the demonstration. We'll be sampling Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Satay, Banana Fritters with Chocolate and Coconut, and Sweet Thai Iced Coffee. To purchase tickets visit www.fliff.com or call (954) 760-9898.

Pompano Seafood Festival

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Friday, April 16th to Sunday, April 18th

| $10
Whole Foods Market will once again be at the Pompano Seafood Festival. We'll be selling some great seafood out on the beach including stone crabs, crab and sushi. The Pompano Seafood Festival is a great family event and is in its 26^th year. Be sure to stop by our tent while you're out there, grab some food and say hi! For more information on the Pompano Seafood Festival visit www.pompanoseafoodfestival.com.

Whole Foods Market Lets Retake Our Plate Film Series

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Saturday, April 17th & Sunday, April 18th

| $7

In honor of Earth Month Whole Foods Market will be sponsoring a film series at Cinema Paradiso entitled Let's Retake Our Plate. Our goal this Earth Month is help our customers start examining where their food comes from and the process it takes to get to their plate. With that in mind we'll be featuring 4 films over the weekend that focus on food and its effect on our lives and environment.

Saturday's Films:

2:30pm - King Corn/Big River

4:30pm - Fast Food Nation

Sunday's Films:

12pm - The Garden

2pm - Food, Inc

The cost to attend each film is $7 and the net proceeds will be donated to Slow Food Glades to Coast. To purchase tickets visit http://www.fliff.com/event_details.asp?eventid=376.

5% Day benefiting Green Earth Environmental Education Foundation

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Thursday, April 22nd

All Day |
Today is Earth Day and as part of our celebration we will be holding a 5% Day for the Green Earth Environmental Education Foundation. The foundation produces Radio Green Earth, which is heard weekly on WXEL. 5% of our store's net profits from today will go to benefit Radio Green Earth, whose mission it is to inform about the products, technologies, and practices you can incorporate to become greener in your life. And from 11am to 1pm Radio Green Earth will be taping their show in our store. So stop by, say hi and help out a great local organization at the same time.

Electronics Recycling Drop-Off

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Saturday, April 24th

9am to 3pm |
Have you been meaning to get rid of your larger electronics but weren't sure where? Today in our south parking lot we'll have an electronics recycling drop off sponsored by Broward County Waste and Recycling Services. They'll be accepting items such as tv's, computers and monitors and in return you'll receive a free tote and sports bottle (while supplies last - one per car). You must be a Broward County resident to participate. Please bring your driver's license or a recent copy of a utility bill. For more information call (954) 765-4999.