Store Calendar

• On Display Through the End of June

  Group Art Show: Celebrating Mother Earth

     

  Stop by this month and view our ongoing group show that features a multi media collection of works by Whole Foods Market Team Members.  The art is intended to reflect the artists' respect for and inspiration by Nature in many forms.  A portion of proceeds will benefit the Piedmont Wildlife Center. 

   

   

• Tuesday, June 30th

  Grillin' With Cowboy Dave: Local Beef and Pork

  6:30 - 8:00 pm $10, Pre-Register; Sorry, this class is SOLD OUT

   

  Fire up the grill!  Join us for an entertaining evening with Cowboy Dave, and learn about the local grass fed beef and local pork sold at the store, and what makes it the best meat available in the Triangle.  Even better, we'll get to taste generous samples of grilled beef the way it's meant to be, and local pork chops grilled to perfection, served with a selection of rubs and sauces made in NC.  A wine pairing will also be served.

   

  Sorry, this class is SOLD OUT.

• Friday, July 3rd

  First Friday Art Opening -- Fieldwork: Unearthing Stories of North Carolina Agriculture

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

   

  Join us for this First Friday Art Reception and enjoy the exhibition, "Fieldwork: Unearthing Stories of North Carolina Agriculture," which features photographs and narratives of a few of the thousands of people who provide food to people in the Triangle area. The exhibit grew out of an idea that Sage and Swift Catering owner Amy Tornquist developed once she started purchasing from local and organic farmers.  She  wanted to get those growers' stories told, and she has teamed up with Professor Charlie Thompson of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University to bring this idea to fruition.  Seeing an opportunity for an even broader scope in the project, Professor Thompson connected it with his class "Farmworkers in NC", taught in partnership with Student Action with Farmworkers.
  
  The result is a broad-reaching portrayal of what is right and wrong about our agricultural system.  The goal of the exhibit is to encourage people to experience food as an entity composed of many peoples' stories.  Works on view through the month of July.

   

  Wine and cheese provided by our Specialty Department.  This special event will also include live music on our patio.

• Tuesday, July 7th & Monday July 20th

  Chair Yoga with Howie Shareff, LVCYT, DDS

  Tuesday: 11:00 - 11:45 am; Monday: 6:00 - 6:45 pm Free, Pre-Register

   

  Are you interested in improving how you sit, walk, and play?  Chair yoga allows you to simply exercise your body and subsequently relax anywhere. Howie Shareff, certified chair yoga teacher and retired dentist, has studied mat and chair based yoga. He teaches adults ranging from 20-97 years old and can show you how you can safely move small sections of your spine and limbs, while sitting in a chair. This, plus improved breathing technique, will provide you a more relaxed mind and body. Treat yourself to this free class and learn simple and valuable tips you can practice anywhere to reduce stress, fatigue, and pain.  For more information, visit www.youcallthisyoga.com    

• Monday, July 13th

  Great Summer Grilling with Chef Sheri Castle

  6:30 - 7:45 pm $20.00, Pre-Register

  Join Chef Sheri Castle for a fun-filled evening and learn some fantastically delicious yet easy to prepare grilled dishes...these are sure to wow your friends and family this summer!  Recipes will include grilled vegetable ratatouille stacks, grilled eggplant dip with pita, and grilled pineapple sundaes.... yum, the tastes of summer!  Generous recipe samples and a wine pairing will be served.

  Hurry, Sheri's classes fill up fast!  Please note that Refund/Credit may only be given for cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to class.

• Thursday, July 16th

  Green Smoothies/ Raw Food Class with Shirley Hunsberger

  7:00 - 8:15 pm $5.00, Pre-Register

   

  Have you heard the buzz about raw foods, and want to learn more?  Learn how to get many of the nutrients your body needs in one quick and easy ready-to-go meal.  Shirley will discuss the benefits of drinking your greens, including weight loss and increased energy and vitality.  Green Smoothies are a complete food, easy to digest and full of fiber that is important for the health of our digestive system. We'll learn how to make a delicious smoothie and sample it in class.  Loved by children and adults of all ages, smoothies are a tasty and nutritious treat for everyone.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 21, 23, 28, 30

  Class Series: Hatha Yoga for Active Seniors: Cultivating Awareness of the Spine, Movement, Breath, and Balance

  11:00 am - 12:00 noon Free, Pre-Register

   

  Are you 60+ years of age but stay active and feel young?  Curious about yoga and wonder if it is good for you to try? Or if a senior class can be challenging enough for your needs?  Join us for this gentle yet invigorating class, led by Elka Harabin, who has been teaching yoga since 2006, and learn how yoga can benefit you in many ways.  You will hopefully be inspired to continue the practice at home. 

   

  In May 2009, Elka took part in the Duke Integrative Medicine 2009 Yoga Therapy Intensive: Teaching Yoga to Seniors, and these classes are part her study project for that course. Elka is strongly interested in teaching a challenging, satisfying yet safe class for seniors.

   

  The series is free, but please commit to participating in all 4 classes. There will be three short questionnaires  to assess your expectations at the beginning,  to gauge your satisfaction after completion of the course, and finally  a follow up to see if you've found it helpful and have been able to continue with practice at home.  Please note that no medical claims are being made for these classes and it is strongly recommended that you consult with your physician before attending.

• Thursday July 23

  Natural First Aid Kit for Summer with Margaret Bralish

  7:00 - 8:00 pm Free, Pre-Register

   

  Are you looking forward to having fun in the sun and on road trips, but are wondering about natural remedies to treat the various bumps, scrapes, sunburns, bites, sprains, etc that come with summer? Join Margaret Bralish for an informative class on natural methods to help alleviate the aggravating symptoms that can be the result of playing this season.  She will discuss the safe and effective use of supplements, homeopathic medicine, and various topical products found in Whole Body to help you and your family feel your best this Summer.

• Thursday July 30th

  Eating for a Healthy Heart with Jean Wright, Certified Health Counselor

  7:00 - 8:00 pm $5.00, Pre-Register

   

  Is your eating program supporting your long-term heart health?  Do you or someone you know have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or simply want to learn healthier habits?  Join us for an informative class led by Jean Wright, Certified Health Counselor, to learn more about foods to avoid and foods to "add-in" for a healthy heart.  Jean will also share practical tips for a healthier lifestyle to  help you feel your best. Food items will be on display that support a healthier heart, and we'll receive valuable handouts.  As an added treat, we will get to sample a delicious "heart-healthy" recipe at the end of class.

  To learn more about Jean's health counseling services, please visit  www.healthfrominsideout.com

Notices

• For Your Healthy Pleasure We Offer...

  $1 A Minute Chair Massage
  Every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
  4:00–7:30 p.m.
  Dan McLaughlin, LMBT #4268 of Personal Best Massage & Bodywork Therapy
  # 919-624-9041
  
  Every Sunday and Tuesday
  4:00–7:30 p.m.
  Jane Anderson Templeton, LMBT #5241
  #919-604-2327
  
  Free Acupuncture Consultations
  Every Saturday
  12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  With Kessonga Giscombe, MS, CH, Lac, DiplAc (NCCAOM)
  
  

• Fee- Based Class Information

  To register for a class or to receive more information, please contact Customer Service at 919-828-5805. To guarantee your place in a class, payment must be received with your enrollment. If there is a waiting list, it will remain active until the day before the class, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available in a full class.

  To cancel your registration, please contact Customer Service at 919-828-5805. A full refund or credit for a future class will be issued if you cancel more than 24 hours prior to the start of the class. If a class has low enrollment, it will be cancelled 24 hours in advance. You will be contacted via telephone regarding the cancellation. You will receive a full refund in whatever form you wish (cash, back on credit card, gift card, or credit for a future class).