Store Calendar

• Class Registration Information

• Thursday, March 11th

  'Happy Hour' Talks (Getting to know WFM)

  6:30 - 7:15 pm FREE!!! (plus coffee and snacks)

   

  Get to know Whole Foods Bridgeport through this weekly series; every Thursday join us as we highlight a department in the store.

  This is your chance to get to ask questions and learn about our Quality Standards, our value brands, special orders, the ins & outs of  each department and how that can benefit you.

  The Specialty Department will be hosting this week's talk in our eating area next to the coffee bar.

  Come have coffee and sample some goodies.

• Tuesday, March 16th

  Foods from Ireland! A benefit for the Whole Planet Foundation!

  4:00-7:00pm $5/ minimum donation

  Come support the Whole Planet Foundation while celebrating St. Patrick's Day! We'll have some great traditional Irish dishes and beers being sampled around the store for you to enjoy for a great cause! The Whole Planet Foundation's mission is to empower poor women living in communities that supply Whole Foods Market stores with product, with a focus on the developing world. With a microcredit loan, an impoverished woman entrepreneur can create or expand a home-based business and have the opportunity to lift herself and her family out of poverty.

  On the menu: Smoked in house corned beef brisket, fish and chips, a selection of irish cheddars and beers, braised cabbage salad and a bailey's irish cream mousse for dessert!

   

• Thursday, March 18th

  'Happy Hour' Talks (Getting to know WFM)

  6:30 - 7:15 pm FREE!!! (plus coffee and snacks)

  Get to know Whole Foods Bridgeport through this weekly series; every Thursday join us as we highlight a department in the store.

  This is your chance to get to ask questions and learn about our Quality Standards, our value brands, special orders, the ins & outs of  each department and how that can benefit you.

  The Bakery Department will be hosting this week's talk in our eating area next to the coffee bar.

  Come have coffee and sample some goodies.

• Wednesday, March 24th

  LifeFood Pasta with Christy Whitney

  6:30-8:30pm $35/person

  Enjoy watching the Cell Rejuvenation Center's co-owner, and LifeFood chef for the Yummy Tummy Oasis make amazing "raw" pastas. We will be making noodle shapes using a spiralizer from all kinds of vegetables and roots. Imagine making spaghetti, fettucini, tortellini, and all the classic pastas in our special lifefood style.  We will also prepare some amazing sauces and fillings, and we'll top it all off with some yummy toppings like nut cheeses and fresh herbs...bon appetite!  There will also bring some yummy treats to enjoy before the pastas are ready to try - including some amazing bruschetta and crackers!  Don't miss this golden opportunity to bring home some of the secrets of culinary LifeFood success.  $35/person, click here to attend!

   

• Friday, March 26th

  African Dinner Party- A benefit for the Whole Planet Foundation

  6:00-9:00pm $25 donation to WPF/person

  Experience the true culture of Africa! Join Wambui Machua of Spice of Africa catering (www.spiceofafrica.com) for a unique culinary experience. Enjoy mouth-watering stews accompanies by tradional chapati and a host of cultural favorites. Before and after dining, you will be regaled by music of Africa's true artists as they beat to the musical rhythms of Africa. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WHOLE PLANET FOUNDATION, empowering women to around the world to break the cycle of poverty, through the use of microcredit loans. Call Guest Services to register at 503-639-6500. MONDAY MARCH 22nd IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

• Friday, April 16th

  Beginning Cheesemaking using direct set cultures- with Gayle Starbuck

  6:00-7:30pm $38 Includes a complete cheesemaking kit to take with you!

  Come join us for this fun and easy introduction to basic cheese making. Taste and learn to make a variety of soft cheese such as:
  Fromage blanc ~ Fromagina ~ Crème fraÎche ~ French Provence style Cheese.

  Learn easy step-by-step techniques using basic utensils

  • Using dairy products ~ sources for ingredients
  • Developing recipes using your soft cheeses
  • Cheese~in~a~Jar kit for each student to take home and get started making soft cheese right away!

  Gayle Starbuck was raised on a ranch in Southern California, where she learned the art of Food Preservation in their farmstead kitchen. The abundance of fresh, creamy Jersey milk, ripe fruits and vegetables were never wasted and always put to good use.Before moving to Oregon, she taught popular, adult education classes in Home Preserving, Cheesemaking and Recipe Development for cooking courses. With a background in Home Economics, and keeping in mind everyone's busy life style, she is constantly developing innovative up-to-date ideas and recipes for all areas of Home Food Preservation including Cheesemaking. The courses are ideal for beginners and for those looking for more advanced techniques. The current interest in all areas of preserving food and the addition of one step, up-to-date cheesemaking cultures and the wonderful access to quality fruits, vegetables and dairy products here in Oregon, brings a full dimension to the demonstration and hands on classes she teaches.

  Please call Guest Services at 503-639-6500 to register before Monday, April 12th.

  Look for more of Gayle's home preserving classes coming soon!

  Sat. May 15   2 to 3:30 pm  Spring Preserving

  Sat. June 19   2 to 3:30 pm  Early Summer Preserving

  Sat. July 24    2 to 3:30 pm  Mid Summer Preserving

  Sat Aug. 14    2 to 3:30 pm  Full  Summer Harvest Preserving

   

• Tuesday, April 20th

  EARTH ADVANTAGE CLASS! Residential Green Building

  12:00-1:00pm $10/person

  Celebrate Earth Month by joining us for this lunchtime presentation! Enjoy a healthy, organic and sustainably-sourced lunch while learning how you can make your home a healthier and greener place to live.

   

  Discover why an increasing number of home builders in the Northwest are implementing green building construction practices. Distinguish between the region's three most prominent green building certification programs: Earth Advantage® New Homes, ENERGY STAR® Homes, and LEED® for Homes. Discover the value and benefits of sustainable building practices and learn about the future of the residential green building market.

  Instructor

  Dan Saddler, green building consultant with Earth Advantage Institute, works with builders to help them understand green building and energy efficiency practices and certification programs in EAI's Portland office. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and a certified Sustainable Building Advisor. Dan is active with the OSU-Extension Master Recycler program and Cascadia Region Green Building Council Steering Committee.

  Learning Objectives

  • Identify ways to apply sustainable building practices to building or remodeling homes.
  • Explain the link between high performance building envelopes and energy efficiency, indoor air quality and materials selection.
  • Describe the importance of the integrated design process and life cycle cost analysis when designing a high performance home.
  • Distinguish among three of the region's most prominent green home certification programs.
  • Recognize the value of green homes in the current market.

   

  Cost: $10. Sign up early - seats are limited!

  Please call Guest Services to register at 503-639-6500. Thursday, April 15th is the last day to register!!

Class Information

To reserve your class pre-register at Guest Services or call: 503-639-6500.

To Register for a Class
Please contatct Customer Service at (503) 639-6500, extension 0 and ask to register for a class in Salud! You will need a credit card number to confirm your registration. Or you can drop off a check made payable to "Whole Foods Market Bridgeport" to reserve. Our classroom space is limited, so we appreciate your pre-payment.

Sold Out Classes
To be added to the waiting list for a sold out class, call (503) 639-6500 extension 0 and specify the class, date and number of students to be added to the waiting list.

Cancellations
To cancel a class, please contact Customer Service at (503) 639-6500. Seven days notice is appreciated, but a full refund will be credited if you cancel within 48 hours prior to the day of the class. Any cancellations within 24 hours of the class or faxed into the store will not be honored. If a class has an insufficient number of participants, it will be cancelled 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Our Whole Foods Market Chef will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation. You will receive a full credit or refund for the class.

Questions?
If you have any other questions regarding a class, the use of the Salud! classroom for a private function or to communicate directly with our Whole Foods Market Chef or Customer Service at (503) 639-6500. All classes are demonstration style unless noted "hands-on".