Store Calendar

 

Whole Foods Market  2009 Thanksgiving Holiday Hours of Operation

To accomodate customers during the busy holiday season, Whole Foods Market Millburn Union has extended their holiday hours on the following dates:

Tuesday, November 24th 7 am - 10 pm

Wednesday, November 25th 7 am- 10 pm

Thursday, November 26th 7 am - 3 pm  

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
ALL DAY EVERYDAY

November 9th - 25th

Fight hunger in our community by supporting Dreams Of Essex at Family Connections. Family Connections is a non profit community based counseling and family services agency throughout the community. Family Connection strives to improve the quality of life by increasing school success and empoyability; healing emotional pain; reducing the incidence of child abuse, drug abuse, and crime. Donate canned goods and other non-perishable food items by dropping off at a designated bin in our café. Items on the pantry's wish list include stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and brownie mix.

Please NOTE: Whole Foods Market Millburn Union may cancel any class or event that lacks sufficient registration. Also, events may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather. Please call the Customer Service desk at (908) 688-1455 with any questions and to confirm all events.

Happenings, Classes & Events

• Health Starts Here - Eating Well for Less Tour

  FREE

  Friday, Novmeber 13th 6pm-7pm

  Monday,November 16th 10am - 11am

  Monday, November 16th 10am-11am

  Friday, November 20th 6pm-7pm

  Learn how to shop for the BEST quality and most nutritious food.  Get the most value for your money. Duiring this informational guided walk though our store learn about special healthier holiday recipes, time saving tips, information on how to cook for vegans, and special diets

• Saturday, November 7th

  Turkey Carving Demonstration

  12-3pm FREE

   

  Is this your first Thanksgiving? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time host/hostess, let a WFM chef demonstrate the proper way to cut, carve and slice a turkey. Customers can gather round, ask questions and then sample delicious items from our Holiday Menu.

• Sunday November 8th

  Healthier Side Dish Recipe & Demonstration

  11 to 1pm FREE

   

  Healthier Side Dish Recipe Tasting and Info

  Healthier holidays don't have to be bland or boring.  They can be simple and exciting.  Join our Healthy Eating Educator and sample a healthier version of a traditional holiday recipe or two.  Get recipe makeover ideas, seasonal favorites, and tips on healthy substitutions. (Recipe will be for Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Crust - dairy, gluten, wheat, egg and oil free - made with Palm Sugar)

• Wednesday, November 11,2009

  You & Me Ages 1-3 yrs

  10:30am -11:30am FREE

  Calling all tots! Join us every Wednesday for this great toddler program. This week we will support a craft activity and follow with a healthy snack and juice. Please register at customer service or call 908-688-1455.

• Thursday, November 12th

  Basic Techniques of Indian Cuisine

  7:30-8:30 $7.00

  Learn the  Basic Techniques of Indian cuisine

  May Abraham Fridel will teach..

  • - How to make Ghee -Clarified Butter
  • - How to make a Flavorful rice for the Holidays
  • - How make a fish stewed in spices and coconut sauce
  • - How to make pomegranate Raita (Yogurt based)
  • - How to make marinades

• Saturday November 14th - 12 to 2pm

  Vegan & Gluten Free Thanksgiving Desserts

  Join Kristine Nicholson for this tasting of Vegan pumpkin pie, gluten free pumpkin pie, and share these recipes for your holiday celebration.

• Saturday November 14

  TASTE OF THANKSGIVING

  12pm - 3pm FREE

   

  Join our demonstration specialist for a taste of Thanksgiving. We will have samples of our Holiday menu freshly prepared.  Team Members will be on hand to help you plan your meal and place your order. Receive a FREE ½ Gallon of Red Jacket Orchards cider when you place a $50 minimum Holiday Order.  Thanksgiving is all things good at Whole Foods Market Millburn Union

   

   

• November 18th

  You & Me

  10:30-11:30am FREE

  Calling all tots! Join us every Wednesday for this great toddler program. This week licensed yoga instructor Ester Adler will lead our tots with some movement and dance. We will follow this activity with a snack and juice. Please register at customer service or call 908-688-1455.

• Thursday, November 19th

  Healthier Holidays - Quick and Easy Snacks for Kids

  10 to 10:30am

   Looking for some ideas to keep hungry kids satisfied, why not try a yummy pumpkin pie smoothie or a cranberry pomegranate shake?   A demonstration on how to make both will be followed by a tasting. You will also get recipes for both kid friendly holiday treats.

• November 19th

  Kids Cupcake decorating Ages 5 - 8

  4:40-5:30 $7.00

  It's all about Turkey for this hands on cupcake decorating class. Parents required to attend and participate with kids in decorating. This class will include using fondant and some of favorite cookies to make a Turkey themed cupcake. Each participant will decorate there very own cupcake!

   

• Sunday, November 22nd

  How to Entertain Vegans and Vegetarians for the Holidays

  12 to 2pm FREE

  Looking to learn and taste how to entertain all your guests. Taste samples of a complete Vegan meal.  Get quick and easy recipes for vegan main dishes, side dishes and desserts

• Novmber 24th & 25th

  Holiday Drop N' Shop with Stories in Motion

  Ages 3 – 8yrs. (Younger children must have had previous drop-off experience). $ 10.00 EA Child ( 50 min kids workshop) (Additional fee for extra time)

  November 24^th   10:00am - 4:20pm ( 50 min sessions)

  November 25th 10:00am-6:20pm

  Session Schedule at customer service

  Drop in & shop!  Drop your kids off for a Stories in Motion® Holiday arts workshop in the Whole Foods Market Greenhouse while you get all your holiday food shopping done!  Fun Thanksgiving theme based dance activities, instrument play, interactive storytelling and craft project!  Kids will love the energetic and dynamic Stories in Motion teachers while you enjoy stress free shopping!  Parents or caregivers must stay within the Whole Foods Market location . Registration fee is required for participation and time session selection at customer service. Sign up Today top get your shooping done and let the kids be entertained.

  Stories in Motion® (SIM) is a hip dance studio located just minutes form Whole Foods Market at 1874 Springfield Ave in Maplewood.  Stories in Motion offers a variety of classes and parties for kids aged 6 months to 12 years. Classes bring stories to life through dance

  visit www.storiesinmotion.org