Store Calendar

Special Announcement

Nickels for Non-Profits

We have launched a new program to assist our local non-profits.  We hope you will support us in this effort.  We all know that, when you bring your own reusable bags, you receive a nickel back. Now YOU have the option to take that nickel off your bill or receive a wooden nickel and give it to a non-profit.  There is a box located in the front of our store to hold these wooden nickels and they are really adding up.  Please be a supporter of our local non-profits groups.  It's an easy way to help agencies that help our community.  This quarter's recipients are "PRS", an organization that serves the mentally challenged citizens of Reston, and "Nature House", funding that will go to help build and maintain a new nature center along the Reston trails.

Regular Happenings

• Friday, July 3rd

  Special Note: "Five After Five--Brewski Style"

  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $5.00

  Here's something different: due to overwhelming customer requests, we are changing this week's "Five After Five" event to show-off some great summer beers and ales. We'll match some pilsners and lagers with great summer foods: shrimp, burgers, and a watermelon treat that gives a new twist to an old summer favorite. As always, you must be twenty-one to participate in this event.

• Every Saturday

  Savory Saturdays at Whole Foods Market in Reston

  11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE

  Stop by our store for special tastings, samples, and treats. Come by and try new products and old favorites. What a great way to enjoy your weekend shopping trip! 

   

In Store Events

• Saturday, July 18th

  "Spotlight on Local"

  10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE

  
  

  Buy Local, Eat Seasonal, right? If you are clued-into this healthy, emissions-saving lifestyle, come to our store on this Saturday to meet farmers, producers, and inventors who are making the best local, sustainable, and organic products available, right here in our area. Whether you are looking for farm-fresh eggs or natural, healthy cosmetics, you can find the products at our Reston store and talk to these great people who are doing their part to provide fresh, natural products to your local Whole Foods Market.

• Monday, July 20th

  Half-Pint Kids' Club

  10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m FREE

  Gleemania Returns to Reston

   

  Most puppet shows are strictly for observers but Sue Cournoyer's Gleemania is a uniquely interactive musical performance with realistic nature puppets and funny masks so the characters can be brought to life by audience volunteers. Come join in the fun for "Who Let the Dogs Out?"

  Goldie Locks is feeling Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired (The HALT Principle) this morning, and she's not herself.  She decides that the Locks' Family Rules aren't fair, and that she would rather do whatever she feels like doing today.  But won't she get herself in trouble? Does she even care?  Does she know that her actions will put her in danger?

  WE know what usually happens next, but this version has a revised ending.  What does Goldie learn from her consequences?  Topics covered will be hibernation, easy bed making techniques, proper teeth brushing skills, whining tactics, nutritional tips, privacy issues, safety rules, respect for others, problem solving, hospitality, and a porridge cooking lesson.

  Children aged 2 to 10 will love the characters and learn many positive lessons.  Please note: This kids' club will feature just one performance of the show.

   

   

   

Classes

• Note on Classes:

  Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Space is limited for some classes. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for a class, just stop by our Customer Service desk, call us at 703-736-0600 or send an email to vernon.james@wholefoods.com.

• Wednesday, July 15th

  Healthy Cooking with Alana Sugar

  7:00 p.m. FREE

  "Summer's Bounty"

  Alana Sugar takes on summer in delicious ways. What can you grow to help yourself eat better? Simple additions to your favorite dishes can make a world of difference in taste and add to the nutritional punch. Ever used Marjoram? Do you know what the ancients said about Cinnamon? Come explore great summer foods!

• Tuesday, July 28th

  Gluten-Free Tour and Cooking Class

  7:00 p.m. FREE

   

  What is Celiac disease and how can I modify my diet or cook for someone else to help alleviate this condition? Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder marked by an inflammatory condition in the small intestine that triggers when genetically susceptible individuals consume wheat. Symptoms of celiac most commonly begin around age two, after wheat has been introduced into the diet, or in the third and fourth decades of adult life. This tour will spotlight the amazing amount of products available on our shelves and then we will sample some of these. You'll see...there are many delicious choices of gluten-free products.

• Wine Classes will return in the fall...

    In order to focus our attention on our new "Five After Five" program beginning Friday, June 12th, we will be suspending our regular wine classes for the next few months. Look for these to begin again in September.

Looking Ahead: August 2009

• Monday, August 31st

  Half-Pint Kids' Club

  10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. FREE

  
  

  Gleemania Returns to Reston

   Sue Cournoyer's Gleemania is a uniquely interactive puppet musical performance for children aged 2 to 12. Your children will fall in love with the characters and get involved in the action. There will be many familiar songs and some original, easy-to-learn songs.

  
  

   

Notices

Food for Thought

 

July is:

            ·  July is the peak month for ice cream sales in the U.S.

• Lasagna Awareness Month
• National Baked Bean Month
• National Culinary Arts Month
• National Horseradish Month
• National Hot Dog Month
• National Ice Cream Month
• National July Belongs to Blueberries Month
• National Picnic Month
• National Pickle Month