Store Calendar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Reserve your space in all classes by registering and pre-paying at the Customer Service desk in the store or over the phone at (402) 393-1200. Registration for both free and fee-based classes is required.

• Tuesday, November 3rd

  Experience Kindermusik!

  9:30 or 10:15 a.m. Free but please pre-register

  Kids, moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers! Join us as we sing, dance and explore instruments with licensed Kindermusik Educators Jennifer Carey and Jamie Baker. Enjoy a 30-minute demonstration of this music and movement program developed for children ages newborn to 7 years then we'll have a snack!

• Wednesday, November 4th

  Whole Foods and Fibers

  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Break out your yarn for a gathering of the Nebraska Knit and Crochet Guild! If you're a pro, bring a project you're working on and a willingness to share your knowledge with a knitting or crochet newbie. Knitters and crocheters of all levels are invited but please bring your own yarn and needles.

• Thursday, November 5th

  Half Pints Kid's Class: Pick-a-Pita

  10:00 - 10:45 a.m. $5 per child for Whole Kids Club members / $8 for non-members (caregivers free)

  Half Pints ages 3 to 5 are invited to scoop, pour, roll, stir or spread foods to make their own edible creations. Class is limited to 10 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend.

  The versatile pita pocket takes center stage as kids have fun topping and stuffing them with tasty treats. (teacher: Phyllis)

• Thursday, November 5th

  Thanksgiving Dinner in 2 Hours: Introductory Discussion

  6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Thanksgiving doesn't have to cost you a wing and a leg! Save your sanity as you learn from caterer and chef Mimi Gross as she gives the home cook tools for simple cooking and entertaining - fantastically, fast and cheap!  Sign up for the discussion, the cooking class or both to learn how to cook a deceptively simple Thanksgiving dinner from scratch for 15 to 35 people in two hours.

• Saturday, November 7th

  Sampling Saturday: Here Come the Holidays

  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free

  Travel through the store as all departments join forces for one big sampling extravaganza. Sample some of our amazing holiday dishes, from the traditional to the inspirational. We can help make a memorable, wholesome holiday meal that is naturally delicious!

• Monday, November 9th

  Thanksgiving on a Budget Tour

  11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Find deals throughout the store to help you stretch your Thanksgiving food budget without sacrificing quality! Our Whole Foods Market "Value Guru" will help you navigate store aisles to help you find ways to feast well without blowing your budget.

• Tuesday, November 10th

  Angel Bags

  Through the holidays $10 per bag

   Help The Food Bank in Omaha this holiday season! With your purchase of a $10 "Angel Bag," you can help many people receive delicious, wholesome food for their holiday meal. We're bringing The Food Bank's life-sized bronzed piggy bank to our store November 23 to December 6. Join us in our support of The Food Bank!

• Tuesday, November 10th

  Diet & Inflammation: Is There a Link?

  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Leslie Churchill, chiropractic physician with Mid City Chiropractic, will use her background in nutrition and dietetics to show you the effect that diet may have on inflammation and pain and some action steps that may help break the cycle.

• Wednesday, November 11th

  Weighty Issues: Fiber's Place in Weight Loss

  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Join us for our monthly weight loss support group as we discuss topics and answer questions to help you stay motivated and maintain a healthier lifestyle! This month, Methodist Hospital Marketing Dietitian Marilyn Wadum, RD, LMNT, will discuss how fiber may help with weight loss, reduced risk for some intestinal cancers and lowering cholesterol. You'll also learn how much fiber is needed to reap its benefits.

• Thursday, November 12th

  Thanksgiving Dinner in 2 Hours: Interactive Cooking Class

  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $25 per person

  Thanksgiving doesn't have to cost you a wing and a leg! Save your sanity as you learn from caterer and chef Mimi Gross as she gives the home cook tools for simple cooking and entertaining - fantastically, fast and cheap!  Sign up for the discussion, the cooking class or both to learn how to cook a deceptively simple Thanksgiving dinner from scratch for 15 to 35 people in two hours. Cooking class menu: perfect rosemary roasted turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes with roasted garlic, walnut and dried cranberry stuffing, and more.

• Friday, November 13th

  Wines for Thanksgiving

  6:00 - 7:00 p.m. $10 per person (must be 21 years of age or older)

  Join Wine Buyer Joe Klosner as he shares some of his favorite wines to serve this Thanksgiving. Enjoy wine samples and get answers to your turkey day food and wine pairing questions.

• Saturday, November 14th

  Half Pints Kid's Class: Great Pumpkin

  10:00 - 10:45 a.m. $5 per child for Whole Kids Club members / $8 for non-members (caregivers free)

  Half Pints ages 3 to 5 are invited to scoop, pour, roll, stir or spread foods to make their own edible creations. Class is limited to 10 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend.

  There's more than just pumpkin pie! Kids will have fun as we make delicious sweet and savory pumpkin dishes. (teacher: Sam)

• Saturday, November 14th

  Future Chefs Kid's Class: Great Pumpkin

  12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $10 per person for Whole Kids Club members / $13 for non-members

  There's more than just pumpkin pie! Kids ages 6 to 8 will scoop, mix, pour and more as they help make sweet and savory pumpkin dishes.  (teacher: Sam)

• Saturday, November 14th

  Holiday "How To"

  12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Free

  Get a whole lot of information in a short amount of time! Stop by demo stations throughout the store for instruction from our pros on how to do a variety of things that can save you time and money as you prepare for the holidays.

• Monday, November 16th

  Holiday Survival Guide

  6:30 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Learn strategies to help save your waistline during the busy holiday season! Stephanie Bell and Brad Dienstbier, The Bodysmith's exercise physiologists, will discuss how to make healthy food choices Thanksgiving to New Year's and the tempting weeks in between while sharing tips to maximize time spent exercising during the hectic holidays.

• Tuesday, November 17th

  Experience Kindermusik!

  9:30 or 10:15 a.m. Free but please pre-register

  Kids, moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers! Join us as we sing, dance and explore instruments with licensed Kindermusik Educators Jennifer Carey and Jamie Baker. Enjoy a 30-minute demonstration of this music and movement program developed for children ages newborn to 7 years then we'll have a snack!

• Wednesday, November 18th

  A Whole Foods Diet for Diabetes

  6:30 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Learn the general principles of a natural whole foods diet that may help maximize the health of diabetic patients with Randall S. Bradley, ND. With Type I diabetes (insulin dependent) this diet may make the difference between a lifetime of healthy stable maintenance and a lifetime of decline. With Type II diabetes it may even help lead to recovery. 

• Thursday, November 19th

  Half Pints Kid's Class: Go Nuts

  10:00 - 10:45 a.m. $5 per child for Whole Kids Club members / $8 for non-members (caregivers free)

  Half Pints ages 3 to 5 are invited to scoop, pour, roll, stir or spread foods to make their own edible creations. Class is limited to 10 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend.

  We'll explore the many varieties of nuts and nut butters as we make kid-friendly creations.  (teacher: Sam)

• Thursday, November 19th

  Chew on This: Greening Your Home

  6:00 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  This month, our food and sustainability discussion group will focus on what we can do to save energy and "green" our homes. We'll hear from local business Energy Smart and a home energy auditor as we share resources. While we "chew" on these topics we will also chew on some great local foods!

• Friday, November 20th

  Winter Beers

  6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $5 per person (must be 21 years of age or older)

  Warm up to winter beer as you sample some of our favorite hearty and satisfying ales as well as some seasonal holiday brews.

• Saturday, November 21st

  Growing Gourmets Kid's Class: Soup and Sandwich

  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $15 per person for Whole Kids Club Members / $18 for non members

  We're taking soup and sandwiches to the next level! Kids ages 9 to 12 will learn about preparing a menu as we pair foods, select spices and prepare a comforting hot soup and delicious Panini sandwich. (teacher: Phyllis)

• Saturday, November 21st

  Sampling Saturday: Here Come the Holidays

  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free

  Travel through the store as all departments join forces for one big sampling extravaganza. Sample some of our amazing holiday dishes, from the traditional to the inspirational. We can help make a memorable, wholesome holiday meal that is naturally delicious!

• Monday, November 23rd

  Thanksgiving on a Budget Tour

  11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Find deals throughout the store to help you stretch your Thanksgiving food budget without sacrificing quality! Our Whole Foods Market "Value Guru" will help you navigate store aisles to help you find ways to feast well without blowing your budget.

• Tuesday, November 24th

  Children's Story Time

  10:00 a.m. Free but please pre-register

  Attention kids, moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers! Storyteller Anna Hutchinson from The Bookworm will tell us an entertaining food-themed story for kids ages 2 to 5 then we'll enjoy a delicious snack. And, we'll have free coffee for caregivers!

• Tuesday, November 24th

  Reconstructed Remnants: The Art of Leftovers

  6:00 - 7:30 p.m. $15 per person

  Learn how to save time and money with chef and caterer Mimi Gross as she demonstrates creative ways to repurpose holiday meal leftovers.

Notices

• One Dime at a Time

  With our community outreach program, One Dime at a Time, you can choose to receive the $0.10 refund for each bag reused at checkout as cash back on your receipt or you can donate the refund to a designated charity. Through December, donations at our store will benefit Gifford Park Community Garden. Together, we can make a difference One Dime at a Time!

• Need a Meeting Space?

  Are you looking for a place to hold your next meeting? Our Lifestyle Center accommodates about 20 people and features a TV that can be hooked up to your own laptop for Power Point presentations. This room is also great for small receptions, business meetings, team builds and other gatherings. Availability permitting and during store business hours, non-profit organizations can hold meetings in our Lifestyle Center for free. Community groups can also rent the classroom for a nominal fee. Please call (402) 393-1200 and ask for Marketing for information, to check availability and to make reservations.

• Gourmet To Go

  Our prepared Foods Team is ready to tickle your taste buds and save you time! Heat and Serve, Ready Made Meals for your microwave or conventional oven. Choose from a variety of entrees from vegetarian, seafood, pork, chicken and beef.

• Every Day

  Break for Breakfast

  8:00-11:00 a.m.

  We now serve hot breakfast in our Prepared Foods department, perfect for an all-natural meal on the go! Enjoy our breakfast pastries hot from the oven, delicious coffee drinks, as well as a variety of traditional breakfast fare.

CLASS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Whole Foods Market offers these classes for your benefit. The information presented represents the views of the lecturer and may or may not reflect the views of Whole Foods Market. As always, you should decide what is appropriate for you and your lifestyle.

Cancellations
If you need to cancel attending a class contact customer service at (402) 393-1200. A class credit or store credit will be given if you cancel within 48 hours prior to the day of the class. Cancellations left on email or faxed to the store will not be honored. Whole Foods Market has the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment or instructor illness. Whole Foods will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation and you will receive a refund.