Store Calendar

Whole Foods Market Shoppers Donate $1.8 Million to Empower the Poor !

Each year, Whole Foods Market shoppers have the opportunity to donate at the registers and empower the poor through microcredit during the annual campaign. This year, our goal was to raise $1 million and you donated $1.8 million - wow! Thanks to you, Whole Planet Foundation will now be able to reach impoverished communities in South America that supply Whole Foods Market stores with product. Last year, your donations enabled Whole Planet Foundation to fund microlending projects in Africa, supporting the very poor in Kenya and Ethiopia where Whole Foods Market sources coffee. Thank you for your generosity!

• Sunday, February 28th

  Kids' Club Book Reading & Seed Planting!

  12:00pm

  Please join us on this special day as we listen to the story of the "Hungry Caterpillar" and plant seeds in our garden! Kim Walls is CEO of Episencial, an exclusive line of healthy skin care for babies and kids. Kim will be doing a reading of Eric Carle's book, which inspired Episencial's line of products. Stop by, hear a great story, and help grow our garden!
  www.Episencial.com

  $1 suggested donation. Proceeds to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. *Weather permitting.

• Sunday, March 7th

  Vegan Cooking Class with Stacy Kesten!

  *CANCELED* - DATE TBD

  Stacy Kesten of Learn Living Foods has been a student of the raw foods lifestyle for many years. She spent part of her summer in 2009 at the Living Foods institute in Atlanta Georgia where she learned how to make several new and exciting raw foods recipes. Stacy's informational website is www.learnlivingfoods.com and she is also available for individual and group classes.  Please join us as we learn all about the benefits of raw food and sample delicious dishes prepared right before your eyes!

  *Weather permitting. $1 suggested donation. Proceeds to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation.

   

• Sunday, March 21st

  Health Starts Here Tour!

  12:00pm Free!

  We believe in promoting the health and wellness of our customers and community through education and support. Stop by on this very informative and inspirational day as we discuss healthy eating principles, introduce you to focus items in the store, & teach you how to use the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) scoring system - enabling you to make healthier choices in our store every day!

  *Weather permitting.

• Saturday, March 27th

  Local Vendor Day with Azukar Organics

  1:00pm Free!

  Please join us as Azukar samples their delicious coconut flour, sugar & virgin coconut oil!
  
  Azukar Organics distribute high quality coconut products exported worldwide. The manufacturing process of their natural and organic coconut products comply with strict international standards producing healthy products for healthy everyday living. They are Eco-friendly, focusing on a sustainable and renewable concept to save the environment. Their products are never tested on animals.

• Sunday, March 28th

  Easter Pastries Cooking Class!

  12:00pm Free!

  Friandise Pastries, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based pastry company owned and operated by pastry Chef Kirby Galli, who honed her skills at the prestigious Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Pasadena, California. Her delicious, innovative treats emphasize local and seasonal ingredients.  Along with classic French pastries, Friandise offers special diet sweets and delectable vegan treats that can stand up to their non vegan counterparts. Currently Friandise Pastries works in a private kitchen in Van Nuys and takes phone orders for delivery throughout the Los Angeles area.

  Please join us for this FREE special event! No registration necessary. *Weather permitting.

• Thursday, April 8th

  SPORK Vegan Cooking Class!

  5:00pm Free!

  Spork Foods is a Los Angeles-based gourmet vegan food company owned and operated by sisters Jenny and Heather Goldberg. Their delicious, innovative cuisine emphasizes organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. Please join us for this FREE special event! No registration necessary. *Weather permitting.

• Sunday, April 25th

  Eating Well Food Drive

  1:00pm

  The number of people relying on food from a charitable source in Los Angeles has increased by about 31% from 2008 to 2009. In Glendale, that number is about 40%. According to the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, this is greatly related to the rising unemployment level, and faltering economy. There have also been proposed cuts to government aided food assistance programs.
  
  Because food is in such high demand, The Eating Well Foundation would never turn down a quality food donation. However, they do try to emphasize gathering "healthier" foods. This means natural, organic, and whole grain foods. Come by on this very special day and show your generous spirit by donating whatever items you can! They really do make a difference!

Notices

Scrip Program

Looking for ways to earn money for your organization? Let Whole Foods Market help! We offer a Scrip program where your organization can earn 5% from every gift card you sell. Contact Leora Dreyfuss in Marketing at 818.762.5548 for more information.

Chair Massage Schedule

 

Mon.-Fri.	3:00–7:00 p.m.	Dale 818-203-9618
Saturday	11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Cindy 818-795-3111
	2:30–7:00 p.m.	Dale 818-203-9618
Sunday	12:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Tristan 818-398-6898
	3:00–6:00 p.m.	Robert 310-429-6799

If the therapist does not show up for their scheduled shift Call Cindy (818) 795-3111.

Store Tours

Did you know that Whole Foods Market offers free store tours? We have tours available for students, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Newcomer's groups, men & women's groups...Everyone! Our tours are educational and fun! On your tour, you will learn why Whole Foods Market is so unique. You will learn about natural and organic foods and also get to taste many items throughout the store. To sign up for a tour, please contact Leora Dreyfuss, our Marketing and Community Relations Specialist by calling (818)762-5548 or via e-mail at leora.dreyfuss@wholefoods.com