Store Calendar

Events

• In November and December

  Whole Planet Foundation Calendars

  $2

  The Whole Planet Foundation creates economic partnerships with the poor in the developing-world communities that supply our products. By providing entrepreneurs in these communities with microcredit loans and other assistance, the Foundation seeks to create sustainable wealth and prosperity in their villages' emerging economies. We are raising money for this important initiative by selling beautiful calendars for 2010. For a donation of $2, you receive a calendar that is full of $40 worth of coupons.

• Every Friday

  World Wine Tasting

  4:00 - 7:00 PM

  Celebrate the start of the weekend by sampling some of our tastiest wine offerings with the experts in our Specialty Department. We'll pair them with some fantastic cheeses and other delectable treats. Buy six bottles and receive a 10% discount!

• Monday, November 2nd - Tuesday, November 13th

  Deserving Dinners Sweepstakes

  FREE

  Do you know someone who deserves a special holiday dinner this season?  Tell us why and they just might win a FREE Whole Foods Market Deluxe Dinner Package, valued at $129.99, for their family! Drop by the store and enter them at our special kiosk or nominate them on our store website.  Rules and regulations will be available at the Customer Service Desk. The winners will be announced November 16^th-19^th.

• Wednesday, November 11th

  Community Support Day: The Alumni Association of Oak Park and River Forest High School

  All day

  Each summer, the Alumni Association of Oak Park and River Forest High School financially assists students so that they can take special enrichment courses, study at universities and camps, and participate in other academic and arts programs. Shop with us on November 11^th, when 5% of the days net sales will go towards their scholarship fund.

• Thursday, November 12th

  Snow City Arts Foundation Fundraiser

  Whole Foods Market River Forest is proud to support the Snow City Arts Foundation, which teaches hospitalized children the arts of creative writing, music, painting, photography, and filmmaking. Snow City Arts' student artwork will be on exhibit and for sale at Gallery Pink in Oak Park. www.snowcityarts.com

• Saturday, November 14th

  Thanksgiving Tasting

  1:00 - 4:00 PM FREE

  Let Whole Foods Market take the stress out of your holiday preparation! Come in and taste the delicious Thanksgiving fare that we have to offer. Once you've tried everything, stop by our Holiday Table to place your catering order. Also, don't forget to enter to win a Whole Foods Market Pantry Makeover basket, just in time for all that holiday baking!

• Sunday, November 15

  Gimme Five! It's America Recycles Day!

  11 AM - 7 PM FREE

  Celebrate America Recycles Day with Whole Foods Market River Forest. Drop one clean and dry recycled #5 plastic container into our "Gimme 5" bin, and you'll receive a FREE reusable Better Bag made from recycled bottles! (While supplies last.) You can find the bin next to our Customer Service desk.

• Wednesday, November 18th

  Special Diets Support Group: Thanksgiving Feast

  7:00 - 8:00 PM FREE

  Please join us as Lisa Williams, a graduate of Le Cordon Blue Cooking School and an experienced chef and lecturer, offers the third in her series of her allergen-free cooking classes.  This class will teach participants how to make a delectable, allergen-free Thanksgiving dinner, including gluten-free stuffing and desserts.   The best part?  You and your guests will never know the allergens are missing!  To learn more about Lisa, check out her website at www.lisacooksallergenfree.com.  This event is FREE, but preregistration is required, so be sure to sign up early!  An allergy-friendly gift basket will also be raffled off to one lucky participant, so don't miss your chance to win!  Call (708) 366-1045 or go to Customer Service to register.

• Saturday, November 21st

  Cookie Club: Make a Recycled Centerpiece for your Thanksgiving Table!

  3:00 - 4:00 PM FREE

  While you're shopping  for your Thanksgiving festivities, let your kids make the centerpiece for the holiday table! We'll provide all of the materials (recycled, of course) and a yummy Thanksgiving treat to all participants. If your child is not a Cookie Club member, that's okay. They can sign up when they arrive. Be sure to register early-these events fill up fast!   

• Sunday, November 22nd

  Thanksgiving Tasting

  1:00-4:00 PM FREE

  Did you miss the tasting on the 14^th? Well, we're doing it again! Try the delicious Thanksgiving fare that we have to offer. Once you've tried everything, stop by our Holiday Table and place your catering order.  Also, don't forget to enter to win a Whole Foods Market Pantry Makeover basket, just in time for all that holiday baking!

• Every Weekend

  3 Day Sales!

  Friday, Saturday and Sunday

  3 Day Sales All Month!  Our Meat and Seafood Departments will be featuring great tastes at amazing prices for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during October.

Cancellations

To cancel class reservations please contact Customer Service at 708.366.1045 at least 24 hours in advance. If a class has an insufficient number of participants, you will be notified at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class. A full refund will be given.

Contact 

Unless otherwise noted, please contact 708.366.1045 ext. 126 or email jenn.hulbert@wholefoods.com for more information about events, classes and lectures or to sign up for free Educational Tours or Savvy Shopper Tours.

Interested in local cooking classes?  We highly recommend Flavour Cooking School in Forest Park.  For more information visit them at flavourcookingschool.com or pick up a class schedule at customer service.