Store Calendar

• Thursday, February 4th

  Better World Book Club

  7:00 p.m. Free

  Join us for our monthly book club in partnership with Better World Books.  Our selection for this month is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning story of Oscar, an overweight "lovesick ghetto nerd" who writes pages of fantasy fiction in hopes of becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien, but mostly in hopes of finding love. It's also the story of the fuku curse which has haunted Oscar's family for generations, dooming them to troubles and tragedy.  Purchase the book in our store or at www.betterworldbooks.com, then join us at the book club to discuss!  Please RSVP at Customer Service.  Space is limited.

• Thursday, February 4th

  A Taste of Inman

  5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Inman Middle School Advance tickets - $10 Students, $20 Adults, At the Door - $15 Students, $25 Adults

  Join Inman Middle School for this dining event featuring an amazing array of foods donated by more than 20 of our neighborhood's finest restaurants, including Whole Foods Market Ponce de Leon!  Advance tickets will be for sale at the school February 1-3 before school starts.  Cash only.  For will call ticket reservations at advance ticket prices, contact Eileen Mackett at sevp2010@gmail.com.

• Saturday, February 6th

  Big Game Celebration

  1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free

  Ready for the Big Game?  Start your tailgate early with samples of some of our favorite all-natural goodies and beers perfect for your Big Game party.  Whole Foods Market Ponce de Leon is the place to stock up on all your party snacks, platters, and beverages!

• Thursday, February 11th

  Health Benefits of Chocolate

  6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Free

  Join Emory Healthcare and Whole Foods Market for information on the health benefits of chocolate.  Sylvia E. Morris, MD, MPH, Clinical Instructor from Emory University School of Medicine and Emory University Hospital Midtown, will join Dan for Thirsty Thursday, and share information, tips, and samples to get the most out of your Valentine's Day indulgences.

• Saturday, February 13th & Sunday, February 14th

  Kiss a Fish

  3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Free

  Pucker up and kiss a fish!  Lock lips with a fish and receive a free lobster tail* when you buy one for your romantic Valentine's Day dinner.  We'll even take your picture!  *While supplies last.

• Tuesday, February 16th

  A Taste of...Fat Tuesday

  7:00 p.m. $20 in advance

  Join us for our series of "A Taste of...", where we pair some of our favorite wines with delicious creations from the chefs in our Prepared Foods department.  This month, celebrate Fat Tuesday with a sampling of some New Orleans-inspired specialties, plus the wines that taste great with them.  Please RSVP at Customer Service.  Seating is limited.

• February 17th - March 31st

  Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign

  The mission of Whole Planet Foundation, a non-profit organization established by Whole Foods Market, is to create economic partnerships with the poor in those developing-world communities that supply our store with product.  Whole Planet Foundation has micro-credit loan programs targeting the self-employed poor, and these loans help purchase the raw materials for businesses, such as yarn, cotton, seeds, chickens, and pigs, among others.  The average size loan to start a small business is $150, and your donation of $1 or $5 can make a difference.  Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org for more information, and stop by Whole Foods Market Ponce de Leon to make your donation today!

• Friday, February 19th

  Georgia Arbor Day

  10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free

  Come celebrate trees with us on Georgia Arbor Day, and receive a tree sapling to plant in your own yard, courtesy of Trees Atlanta.  While supplies last.

• Thursday, February 25th

  Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise Store Tour

  6:00 p.m. Free, Registration Required

  Resolve to eat healthier while staying in your budget at Whole Foods Market.  This tour will teach you about healthy eating, meal planning, and stretching those dollars.  Come discover what makes us different from your average grocery store and why Health Magazine named us "America's Healthiest Grocery Store."  Everyone that attends will receive a goodie bag of our 365 Everyday Value products.  Please RSVP at Customer Service.  Space is limited.

• February 27th

  Cracking of the Parm

  3:00 p.m. Free

  Our Parmigiano Reggiano is BEYOND "GRATE"!  Join us as we go Behind the Rind and honor this crowned jewel of cheeses.  On February 27^th, all Whole Foods Markets will demonstrate the ancient art of cracking and sampling our hand-selected wheels of 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano!

Notices

• Every Thursday

  Thirsty Thursday

  5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Free

  Join us each Thursday night for a sample of one of our hand-selected wines and save 10% when you buy six bottles or more!

• Each Friday-Sunday

  Hot Weekend Deals

  The weather's hot, and so are our Hot Weekend Deals!  Each Friday-Sunday, look for great deals on some of your favorite items throughout the store.  Make us your must-shop store for the weekend!

• Let Us Make a Cake for Your Special Occasion!

  Need a birthday cake?  Dessert for a special occasion?

  Let us create your cake for you!  We make sheet cakes to order, and decorate them to make your special occasion even more festive!  Vegan and gluten-free cakes are also available.  Just call 404.853.1681 or stop by the bakery counter to place your order.  Please allow at least 48 hours for all cake orders.