Store Calendar

February Events and Classes

   

Health Starts Here!

Our commitment to your health.  We believe in promoting the health and wellness of our customers, team members and community through education and support.    This month, Whole Foods Market is creating a variety of new options to help you get started on a healthier life plan.  Look for information on nutrient dense foods with ANDI scores throughout the store which will tell you which foods have the highest nutritional content, Prepared Foods greens and grains bar with nutrient dense ingredients, a permanent Health Starts here kiosk with information to help you get started.  Look for the HSH logo next to health oriented culinary classes as well as Lifestyle support groups coming your way which will get you started. 

 Visit our Health Starts Here Kiosk for info and books on two lifestyle dietary books with our partners, Eat Right America or the Engine 2 Diet.   Our main goal is to provide options and offerings emphasizing plant based, low fat, whole foods and nutrient dense foods to include in your diet and daily lives.   

• Thursday, January 28th

  Cooking Cajun with Russ Hillard, Heaven on Seven

  7pm $10

  Located in our lifestyle center

  Sign up at Customer Service

  Spice up your mid winter for a unique opportunity to learn Cajun from the best in the west.  We're pleased to present Russ Hillard from Heaven on Seven who will demonstrate two jambalaya  dishes that will put you in the spirit for Mardi Gras.  Don't miss this rare  chance to learn the history of jambalaya from the pros and get a glimpse of behind the scenes expertise  at Heaven on Seven.  Heaven on Seven is located in Downtown Naperville serving the BEST Louisiana Cookin Outside of New Orleans!  Class fee is kept low to cover material fees only.  You'll sample each jambalaya dish and receive a Heaven on Seven Coupon and of course, your own Mardi Gras beads!

• Saturday, January 30th

  Chili Wars-Annual Storewide Chili Cookoff

  12-3 FREE

   

  12-3

  It's all out bean war in the store.   We're serious about our chili so stop by for an epicurious experience where you'll find various interpretations of what a great chili should taste like.     Taste your way around each department  and try out unique chili recipes created by each department in the store.  After tasting creative chili concoctions, vote on your favorite.  All votes will be entered into a drawing for a Big Game survival basket.    Votes are a serious business in each department since there's a trophy on the line.  Expect some serious competition and great recipies!

• Thursday, February 4th

  Valentine Cupcake Decorating with Oralia

  7pm sign up at customer service $12

  Located in our lifestyle center

   

  Hey there cupcake!  Sign up for a sweet class where you'll decorate 4 giant cupcakes using all natural dyes, butter cream frosting in a pastry bag and an assortment of all natural sweets and fruit.

  Learn how to create 4 luscious looking cupcakes and take them home to enjoy!  You'll also receive a simple butter cream recipe and take a short field trip to the bakery where our giant cupcake display will inspire creative ideas for your own sweet cupcake creations that are all your own.

   

   

• Saturday, February 6th

  Big Game Tailgate Party with Half Time Entertainment

  12-3pm FREE

    

   

  Get ready for the big game with the best tailgate items at your fingertips.  Sample items throughout the store in each department and find unique items to either bring to a party or serve at home.  We'll have our famous trivia games every half hour where we'll announce a trivia questions.  If you know the answer first, you might just win a delicious tailgate item! We'll be dishing them out every half hour so listen carefully!  The question comes fast and furious and so does the answer!  

• Monday, February 8th

  Greens and Grains Tour

  9:30am to 10:30am FREE

    Sign up at customer service

  Your 3-D guide to a variety of nutrient-dense Greens & Grains! Learn about these delicious and healthful basic foods-including allergen-friendly options-and easy ways to prepare them. Sample some ready-to-go Greens & Grains from our Prepared Foods Department. Take home ideas, recipes and a pound of the bulk grain of your choice! Sign up at the Customer Service Desk for this tour, led by Concierge Bonnie.

   

   

   

• Acupuncture with Dr. Richard Merrion/ Naperville Chiropractic

  Tuesday, February 9th 7pm FREE

  Sign up at Customer Service

  Dr. Richard Merrion will discuss the philosophy  behind this Eastern Medicine technique and how it may be a vital supplement to a holistic approach to wellness.  He will discuss treatment techniques and ailments which are commonly treated with acupuncture.  Find out how you can lose weight, relieve stress, rid yourself of allergy symptoms, headaches and other ailments.  He'll also discuss new research on how acupuncture can be used for facial toning!

  Please note the February Gluten Support Group will not be held in February.  Please feel to stop into the acupuncture class and check back for future scheduled classes. 

   

• Thursday, February 11th

  Holistic Mom's Coffee Talk

  9:30 am Whole Lifestyle Center FREE

      

  Holistic Mom's Network

  9:30 am Whole Lifestyle Center

  FREE

  Interested in holistic parenting and natural living?  Join Holistic Mom's Network as we gather at Whole Foods Market Naperville on the second Thursday of every month.   This is an informal gathering for members and non-members to get to know each other.  Children welcome.  Contact Kate Boyle, 678-485-4943, ksmboyle@gmail.com for more information. 

   

• Friday, February 12th

  Valentine Appetizers and Wine Tasting with Chef Ron

  7pm $25 per person-Sign up at Customer Service

  Located in Our Lifestyle Center and Wine Department

  Looking for a unique and romantic way to celebrate valentine's day and avoid the crowds at the same time?  This evening is perfect for couples but also for an inspiring night for anyone looking to add a little romance to their life.  Chef Ron will demonstrate a delicious assortment of appetizers such as fresh prawn and bacon brochettes, stuffed snow peas with boursin cheese and greyere fondue.  Following Chef Ron's appetizer demonstration, we'll bring the appetizers over to the wine department for special wine tasting followed accompanied by dark chocolate. 

• Saturday, February 13th

  Express Your Love!

  12noon-3pm FREE

  Celebrate love today with samples through out the store that will ignite the fires of passion and help you prepare for that special dinner at home.   Whole Foods Naperville has the ultimate selection of Valentine's Day treats such as High Quality Roses at great prices,  Chocolate Dipped Strawberries,  Chocolate Fondue, Specialty items, Valentine cakes and cupcakesand special items in Seafood and Meats created just for Valentine's Day. 

  FREE  FLORAL WRAP

  All Day February 12-14^th

  Buy any floral bouquet and we'll wrap it up for free in colored tissue and raffia for a beautiful presentation.  We'll have expert floral advice on hand to help you create the perfect bouquet of roses or mixes. 

  FREE CHARLES IFERGEN $25 certificate with the purchase of a dozen roses.  Good toward any salon purchase.  Quantities are limited to the first 100 customers. 

   

  LOVE BUG GIFT BASKET GIVEAWAY

  Who's the muse in your life?  The one that makes your heart flutter and inspires you day and night?

  Drop their name into a drawing for a special gift basket filled with goodies that will make their heart smile and eyes flutter.     No Purchase necessary.  WINNER will be called AT 4PM on Saturday, February 13^th. 

   

   

• Tuesday, February 16th

  Practical Nutrition Tips for Modern Living

  7pm sign up at customer service FREE

   

  With Natural Medicine Clinic

                  Practical workshop to bring together the benefits of herbs, nutrients and diet for better hormonal balance (thyroid,
                  adrenals, etc.), better energy, detoxification, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight.

   

• Wednesday, February 17th

  Restorative Yoga Poses and Hot Stones with Universal Spirit Yoga

  7pm $7 sign up at Customer Service in advance

  Give your body the gift of regeneration. 

  Restoratives are meditative poses in which the body is supported with props and held for extended periods of time. Both soothing and regenerating, restorative poses help bring balance to our demanding daily lives. This class incorporates the use of hot stones to help deepen the relaxation experience.  Space is limited so sign up early. 

   

• Thursday, February 18th

  Joy Peterson with The Whole Planet Foundation

  2-5pm FREE!

   

  Located in the Lifestyle Center

  Join us for an inspiration talk with Joy Peterson from Whole Foods Market Whole Planet Foundation who will talk about how the Whole Planet Foundation micro loans change  the lives of woman and families in the area where we do business.  Find out how donations are spent and view images of woman in villages around the world creating businesses from small micro loanse.    There will be  two ½ sessions within this time frame with question and answer period that follows. 

  Float-A- Loan

  2-5pm

  Make any donation to Whole Planet Foundation from 2-5 and receive a free Whole Trade Iced Coffee Float with Ice Cream and Whole Trade Chocolate shavings.   What a sweet way to help those in poverty start their own business!    While Supplies Last!

   

• Heart Healthy Dinners with Chef Ron

  7pm sign up at customer service $22

  Located in our lifestyle Center

   

  February is heart health month!   Hearth Healthy can be delicious while also good for you!  Chef Ron will demonstrate two exciting dishes to add to your healthy eating collection.

  Learn how to create pouch fish with flax seed lemon sauce, grilled chicken breast with goat cheese and steamed collard greens with roasted hemp seed.   This is a great class for those looking for culinary technique paired with inspired healthy eating. 

   

• Saturday, February 27th

  Whole Planet/Whole Trade Day

  12-3 FREE

  Join us for a special day devoted to the Whole Planet Foundation Micro Loan program and the difference it makes in communities where Whole Foods Market does business.   Sample items around the store from our Alliance partners that also contribute a portion of their profits to micro loans.  We'll also sample Whole trade products throughout the store. Learn and experience through images and tastes the heart and soul of how micro loans help individuals in under developed countries. 

   Darren Garvey, Percussionist 1-3pm

  We're pleased to present Darren Garvey, Percussionist, Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer.  Darren played at the Whole Foods Market Naperville grand opening and we're excited to have him back for another performance showcasing his unique percussion gifts.   

  Darren Garvey is an active performer, studio musician, and educator who grew up in Naperville.  After earning a music degree from the University of Illinois in percussion and jazz studies, he has continued to tour the country performing with the Andreas Kapsalis Trio and Cameron McGill & What Army.  He appears on over 40 recordings and is proud to release his debut solo record Under A Common Ceiling on Quell Records in March 2010.

   http://darrengarvey.com

    The mission of Whole Planet Foundation is to create economic partnerships through microcredit with the poor in communities that supply Whole Foods Market stores with products, with a focus on the developing world.    Learn more about the Whole Planet Foundation at www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Wednesday, February 24th

  5% Community Support Day for Holistic Mom's Network

  all day!

   

  8am-10pm

  Join us on this day where 5% off net sales will go toward the West Suburban Chapter of The Holistic Mom's Network.  The Holistic Moms Network is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization connecting parents who are interested in holistic health and green living.  They encourage moms to trust their instincts, parent from the heart, use their innate sense of what is best for their children, live in balance with the Earth, and learn about the pros and cons of all healthcare and parenting options.

  Living healthy and living green is not an endpoint, but an ongoing journey in Holistic Mom's.  No matter where you are on your parenting or holistic living journey, Holistic Mom's  welcomes you.    Join us in helping this holistic parenting community grow in the western suburbs.  Representatives from Holistic Mom's Network will be here all day to help answer any questions you have about their group.

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• Wednesday, February 24th

  Finicky Preschoolers Cooking Class! with Happy Baby

  10:00-11:00am FREE!

  Sign up at Customer Service

  Located in the lifestyle center

   Is your preschooler a picky eater?  If so, then come to our Finicky Preschoolers Cooking class!  We will be making healthy, delicious muffins, reading a story, making yogurt parfaits, and getting your kids' taste buds to say yes to healthy food!  This one hour class is free, but please call Whole Foods Market Naperville to register.  (630)579-7700.

• Thursday, February 25th

  The Basics of Raw and Living Foods with Lena Meade

  7pm $35

   

  To reserve a place/pay for this class, go to learningrawfood.com

   Adding nutrient dense foods to your diet is great for jump-starting a healthier eating plan, giving yourself an energy boost, helping to fight off winter colds or to detox a bit from heavier eating.Chef Lena is a certified Raw Food Chef and Raw Nutritional Educator, Chef Lena will provide delicious samples and the tools for making a healthier transition in your diet.  This is a great class for those who want to integrate raw foods into their diets without going totally raw. 

   

   

• Saturday, February 27th

  The Crack Heard Around The World!

  1-4pm FREE

   

  The Crack Heard Around the World

  Parmigiano Reggiano Wheel Cracking

  1pm-4pm

  Whole Foods Market Naperville will celebrate one of Italy's most famous culinary jewels, Parmigiano Reggiano.  On Saturday, at 2pm, (3pm EST),

  Whole Foods Market cheese mongers in the U.S. and Canada will demonstrate the traditional method of breaking into 24 month aged wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano using official tools (five different knoves from Italy's Consorzio del Formagggio Parmigiano Reggiano).  The process of carving each 85 pound wheel requires an expert hand and is usually done in about a half hour.

  Join us and help Whole Foods Market go for ANOTHER Guinness "World Record of most Parmigiano Reggiano Wheels Cracked Simultaneously".  Each attendee will be able to taste the delicate insides of a freshly cracked wheel.  There's nothing like the center of a Parmigiano Reggiano wheel after it's expertly opened.   We'll have special recipes, multiple demonstration  tables featuring Arugula Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano, Fennel and Pine Nuts, Heart Greens Soup with Parmigiano Reggiano, and Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps.  Recipes will be provided.  .   All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a Italian Gift Basket with winner announced that day!  This event is located in our specialty department and we encourage any and all interested in cheese and the age old traditions.  You'll become a cheese expert in no time!

   

  Parmigiano Reggiano Wine Tasting and Pairing

  1-4pm

  Join us in the wine department for a very special wine tasting with an assortment of wines that pair perfectly with Parmigiano Reggiano.