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.

• Wednesday, March 10th

  Kosher Dining Out

  6:00 - 7:00 p.m. $15 per person (kids are welcome to attend; $5 per child)

  Feeling limited by the options available for eating kosher in Omaha? Discover the delicious sit-down options available at Whole Foods Market. Enjoy a tour and tasting of the best in kosher foods with caterer and chef Mimi Gross. You'll be surprised at the variety!

• Thursday, March 11th

  Half Pints Kid's Class: Go Green

  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 12 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend. Kids will enjoy great-tasting green food! We'll make a variety of tasty treats with a common theme - green! (teacher: Sam)

• Thursday, March 11th

  Eating for Health and Healing

  6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free but please pre-register

  Learn more about eating for health and healing with instructor John Mixan, a holistic wellness coach, trained macrobiotic cook and cancer survivor. Learn what a wellness coach does while undergoing cancer treatment and discover different healing foods and how to prepare them.

• Saturday, March 13th

  Kid's Clothing and Toy Swap

   9-9:45 am Baby/Toddler clothing and accessories

  10-10:45 am Small- and medium-sized toys

  11-11:45 am Kid's clothing and accessories

  Doing some spring cleaning and want to swap out the old for something new to you? Toys, games, books, clothes, accessories and more will be collected. No registration required - just bring your gently used kid's clothing and toys! The clothing must be clean and with no holes, rips or tears and toys must be clean and in working condition. You will be able to take home as many "new to you" clothing or toys as you bring to recycle.  Please note the specific time slots for each swap. Due to limited space, stroller use is not recommended.  All extra items will be donated to the Open Door Mission's Lydia House. You can also make a monetary donation in any amount for the Whole Planet Foundation, which provides microcredit loans to women in developing countries to help lift themselves out of poverty.

• Saturday, March 13th

  Sampling Saturday: St. Patrick's Samples

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

  Travel through the store as all departments join forces for one big sampling extravaganza. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! The fun starts here as we sample traditional dishes and Irish-inspired treats!   

   

• Monday, March 15th

  Whole Planet Party

  4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Free

  Join us as we support the Whole Planet Foundation, which is working to end poverty in developing world countries. We'll sample Whole Trade products since 1% of every Whole Trade product purchase is donated to the Whole Planet Foundation. Enjoy a taste of the samples for just $1 (all proceeds will be donated to the Whole Planet Foundation). And make a donation to the Whole Planet Foundation at the registers during our event and get a free prize!

• Monday, March 15th

  Help for the Home Cook

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

  Preparing healthy and wholesome homemade meals can be intimidating - whether you're cooking for one person or many. Join caterer and chef Mimi Gross as she shares ideas for healthier, almost-ready-made meal options while demonstrating how to add your own homemade flair and preparing a delicious meal for you to try.

• Saturday, March 20th

  Half Pints Kid's Class: Rainbow of Food

  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 12 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend. Let's make healthy and delicious food! Kids will enjoy eating a rainbow of colors as we make mini veggie and fruit "pizzas." (teacher: Sam)

• Saturday, March 20th

  Future Chefs Kid's Class: Rainbow of Food

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

  Let's make healthy and delicious food! Kids age 6 to 8 will enjoy eating a rainbow of colors as we make fresh veggie and fruit pizzas. (teacher: Sam)

• Monday, March 22nd

  Value Tour

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

  Find deals throughout the store to help you stretch your food budget without sacrificing quality! Our Whole Foods Market "Value Guru" will help you navigate store aisles to find the best in-store specials and bargains.

• Tuesday, March 23rd

  Community Support Day to Benefit MORE Nature

  As part of our commitment to the Omaha community, Whole Foods Market will donate 5% of our net sales on this day to MORE Nature, a non-profit organization working in the Omaha metro area to promote the importance of nature-based play by providing programs and opportunities to families. For more information, visit www.morenature.info.

• Thursday, March 25th

  Half Pints Kid's Class: Banana Bonanza

  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 12 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend. This class will a-peel to kids! We'll have fun making breakfast banana splits and smoothies. (teacher: Sam)

• Friday, March 26th

  Wine Tasting: The Hess Collection

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

  Enjoy their wines and learn more about The Hess Collection vineyards of the Napa Valley. Join us for this rare opportunity to learn from a representative of the vineyards.

• Saturday, March 27th

  Sampling Saturday: Whole Deal

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

  Travel through the store as all departments join forces for one big sampling extravaganza.Discover how to help stretch your food budget without sacrificing quality as you try some of our best values in every department.

• Saturday, March 27th

  Cooking for Diabetes

  1:00 p.m. $5 per person

  Looking for some inspiration on how to cook delicious food while managing your diabetes? Join Chef Robert from our Prepared Foods team as he demonstrates how to transition to healthier meals and better control your blood sugar with a whole foods diet rich in complex carbohydrates. On the menu: whole grain breakfast cereal, harvest vegetable soup, and stir fry vegetables with chicken and walnuts.

• Saturday, March 27th

  Growing Gourmets Kid's Class: Baking Basics

  4:00 - 5:30 p.m. $15 per person for Whole Kids Club Members / $18 for non members

  Let's explore sweets and treats! Kids age 9 to 12 will build their baking skills as we read recipes and work together to make cake, cookies and more. (teacher: Sam)

• Saturday, March 27th

  Earth Hour

  8:30 p.m. Free

  Join us as we celebrate Earth Hour by dimming our cooler lights and interior lights. Our store will still be open! Shop and celebrate with us as we feature environmentally-friendly samples. Please participate in Earth Hour at your home today from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.! Dim or turn off your lights to help raise awareness of energy conservation and make a difference in slowing climate change.

• Sunday, March 28th

  Easter "How To"

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

  Easter is only a week away! Get a whole lot of ideas for how to celebrate Easter. Stop by demo stations throughout the store for ideas and samples from our pros.

• Monday, March 29th

  Whole Planet Party

  4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Free

  Join us as we support the Whole Planet Foundation, which is working to end poverty in developing world countries. We'll sample Whole Trade products since 1% of every Whole Trade product purchase is donated to the Whole Planet Foundation. Enjoy a taste of the samples for just $1 (all proceeds will be donated to the Whole Planet Foundation). And make a donation to the Whole Planet Foundation at the registers during our event and get a free prize!

• Tuesday, March 30th

  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!

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 March, donations at our store will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. 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.