Whole Foods Springfield Current Events

5% Day Benefiting Springfield South County Youth Club

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Wednesday, March 24

Part of Whole Foods Market's mission is giving back to the communities we serve. Shop with us today and 5% of the day's net sales will go to the Springfield South County Youth Club, a local non-profit organization that serves over 5,000 families in our community by sponsoring nine youth sports programs. These programs are designed to provide fundamental instruction of the games, as well as providing for the physical, mental, and emotional development of each child who participates. Check out their web site at http://www.sycva.com/

Think GREENS for Good Health

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Thursday, March 25

7:00 p.m. | FREE

Spring is finally here, and it's the perfect time to add more nutritious greens to your diet. Join us tonight as Certified Nutritionist Alana Sugar prepares a few delicious recipes that feature some of her favorite seasonal greens. You'll also receive a free Guide to Our Greens handout and take-home recipes. Class is limited to 22, so sign up early!

Carnival Night

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST

Friday, March 26

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Two tickets for $2 or eight tickets for $5.
Tonight bring the kids for a fun-filled evening of arts and crafts, games, and snacks. Our Customer Service Department is holding a Carnival Night for young children. All proceeds benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. You can purchase tickets at our Customer Service Desk or at our registers.

Wine Class: The Lighter, Crisper Wines of Spring

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Tuesday, April 6

7:00 p.m. | FREE
When springtime arrives, we want to fill our glasses with crisp and cool wines. We are eating lighter now, so the style of wine we are drinking needs to complement our food. Tonight we'll sample some refreshing light wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Rose. Class is limited to 22, so sign up early!

Springtime Vegetarian Dishes

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Tuesday, April 13

7:00 p.m. | FREE
When we eat seasonally, locally, and organically, we support sustainable agriculture. So in honor of Earth Month, we're cooking up some delicious vegetarian food using seasonal produce. Our chef tonight is Mike Mazzeo, a gourmet cook and produce expert. Take-home recipes provided. Class is limited to 22, so sign up early!

E-Cycling Event and Earth Day Celebration

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Saturday, April 17

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Bring your old electronics (computers, printers, cell phones, stereo equipment, and VCRs) to our store today, and we'll recycle them for FREE. We've partnered with Esquire Environmental Services to help you clean out your closets--and help the environment by reducing hazardous landfill waste. We'll also be giving away some samples of earth-friendly products. NOTE: We cannot recycle TVs.

Plant Your Own Vegetable Garden Class

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Tuesday, April 20

7:00 p.m. | FREE
Growing your own vegetables is good for the Earth and for your health! Tonight, join horticulturist Cynthia Brown from Green Spring Gardens as she shows you how to start your own vegetable garden using containers. Take-home recipes and seed samples will be distributed to attendees. Class is limited to 22, so sign up early!

Half-Pint Club: Celebrate Earth Day!

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Thursday, April 22

11:00 a.m. | FREE
Celebrate Earth Day with your child, and help them get in touch with nature in this fun-filled hour with childhood educator, Celia Cantor. Kids will decorate their own flower pots, plant their own seeds and enjoy some interesting nature stories. (Recommended for pre-schoolers ages 2-5).

Spring-Clean Your Skin--Naturally! Demos and Lecture

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CST

Saturday, April 24

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Lecture at 2:00 p.m. in our Cafe) | FREE
Want to get your skin glowing naturally this spring? Today we'll show you how during our free skin-care "Spa Day" in our Whole Body Department. You'll get free skin-care advice, along with samples of some of our most popular all-natural skin-care products. Plus, as a special treat, Renee Panagos of Mychelle Dermaceuticals will be speaking about how you can make healthy, smart choices for your skin by learning which key ingredients to look for and which toxic ingredients to avoid. We promise you will leave with all the information you need to make informed choices! Renee's 2:00 p.m. lecture is limited to 22 participants, so sign up early at Customer Service.