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September 28th-January 17th

One Dime at A Time for Forgotten Harvest

One Dime At A Time 

Reusing your own bags now helps more than ever with our One Dime at a Time program. You can donate your bag refund simply by telling the cashier when you check out. From September 28th until January 17th, your dimes will be donated to Forgotten Harvest, whose mission is to relieve hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community by rescuing food and donating it to emergency food providers. Forgotten Harvest currently rescues 12 million pounds of food per year by collecting surplus prepared and perishable food from a variety of sources including Whole Foods Market. This food is delivered to emergency food providers in the metro Detroit area. The individuals and families served are as diverse as the community's residents - young and old, from all races and faiths. For more information, visit www.forgottenharvest.org  

Whole Body Care Thursday's!
Starting in October, stop by Whole Foods Market in Troy Thursday evenings from 3-5pm and see what's NEW in our Whole Body section.  Our Whole Foods Market NEW premium body care products offer excellent quality at an affordable price.  Whole Foods Market proudly offers beauty without cruelty; all of our Whole Body products are NEVER tested on animals stop by for a sample and see what's NEW!

 November 1^st - December 13^th
7^th Annual Blankets for AIDS Drive for Higher Ground
Share in the warmth of the holiday season with a donation of a new blanket.  Our goal is to collect new blankets for individuals, families and children living in shelters, hospices and homes impacted by HIV/AIDS. Please bring a new blanket to any of our Metro Detroit locations and drop it in the donation box located in each store. Thank you for your kindness this season! For more information, visit www.hghiv.org.

Monday December 14^th -Monday December 21st 8:00am-10:00pm
Open Hands Food Pantry Coat Drive
Help keep someone warm this holiday season.  Starting Monday December 14^th Whole Foods Market in Troy is accepting coats on behalf of Open Hands Foods Pantry in Royal Oak.  Please bring your NEW or your clean used coat to Whole Foods Market in Troy, any size and style is accepted.  We will be accepting coats through Monday December 21^st.  To learn more about Open Hands Food Pantry please visit  wwww.openhands.pantrynet.org.

 

• Sunday, November 15th

  Handmade Gift Demonstration

  2-4 pm FREE

  When it comes to your holiday gift giving are you looking for ways to save a little money without sacrificing quality? Learn how making your gifts can truly impress your family and friends without reaching deep into your pockets. Drop by for a demonstration of easy handmade gift ideas. No registration necessary. FREE.

• Friday November 20th

  Getting Cheesy with Zingerman's

  3-6pm FREE

  Whole Foods Market in Troy is happy to welcome Zingerman's local creamery from Ann Arbor, MI on site for some sampling.  Stop by for some local cheese samples and great appetizer ideas just in time for the holidays! 

   

• Saturday November 21st

  Fondue 101

  2-4pm FREE

  Stop by Whole Foods Market in Troy for some fool proof cheese fondue tips.  It takes just the right well aged cheeses, along with some key ingredients to make your get together complete.  Taste, learn and enjoy the art of fondue.   

• Wednesday November 25th

  Local Blues while You Shop

  3-6pm FREE

  Stop in store for your Thanksgiving feast and trimmings and enjoy the music of Paul Miles in store.  Paul is a talented LOCAL blues man with TONS of soul-Whole Foods Market in Troy is proud to offer Paul "The Blues Man's" famous musical talents for our customers!  Enjoy!

• Saturday, December 5th

  Gingerbread House: 101

  11 am FREE

  'Tis the season to bring out your gingerbread decorating supplies! This year, let us help you put an all-natural spin on a holiday favorite. Join this fun gingerbread house decorating class to inspire your creativity. We will have gingerbread house kits for sale that you can take home and decorate using your newly learned techniques.  Call your store to reserve your seat - we are offering this class twice, but are expecting a big crowd.  Stick around after our Gingerbread House event and trade in your conventional Lip balm.  FREE

• Saturday December 5th

  Lip Balm "TOXIC" Trade-In

  Noon-2pm FREE

  Winter is here and chapped lips are tough, fight back with some all natural lip balm from Whole Foods Market in Troy!  Just trade in your conventional lip balm and receive an all natural Whole Foods Market Lip Balm all natural and FREE of petroleum products, in assorted flavors while supplies last; no purchase necessary.   
  
  
  

• Sunday December 6th

  Holiday Appetizers -RAW Vegan Style!!

  1-4pm FREE

  Join Andrea McNinch from Regeneration Raw for an in store sampling of an array of RAW Vegan holiday appetizers.  Taste, learn and enjoy the secrets and benefits of eating RAW; join Andrea as she samples an array of vegan and raw holiday treats and appetizers without the guilt! 

• Sunday December 6th

  Hanukah Tasting

  2-4 pm FREE

  The festival of lights is almost here! Preparing for it doesn't have to be difficult; let us make it easier for you. We will have our Hanukah menu offerings for you to sample and see how easy, and delicious holiday meal preparation can be. Your Hanukah meal order can be placed through December 17^th at any store or online. FREE.

• Saturday, December 12th

  Gingerbread House: 101

  11 am FREE

  'Tis the season to bring out your gingerbread decorating supplies! This year, let us help you put an all-natural spin on a holiday favorite. Join this fun gingerbread house decorating class to inspire your creativity. We will have gingerbread house kits for sale that you can take home and decorate using your newly learned techniques.  Call your store to reserve your seat - we are offering this class twice, but are expecting a big crowd. FREE.

• Saturday, December 12th

  Fox Theater, Detroit

  FREE

  We are proud to partner with the Moscow Ballet as they unveil their 2009 Great Russian Nutcracker holiday tour! Continuing their tradition of the finest world class dance, the 2009 tour marks the 16th consecutive season of bringing family and friends closer together. This year's tour stars the ballet world's Prima Ballerina, Cristina Terentieva and her partner Alexei. Cristina is a Gold Medalist of the 2008 Varna International Ballet Competition where Vladimir Vasiliev of the Bolshoi bestowed upon her the highest honors. Enter to win a set of four tickets to the show at any of the five Michigan Whole Foods Market locations; drawing will take place on December 10^th.  No purchase neccesary, one entry per person.

• Saturday December 12th

  Jingle Bell Run and Walk for Arthritis

  8:00am registration, walk begins 9:00am Covington School 1525 Covington Rd, West Bloomfield

  Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis^®. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation's pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability.  Jingle Bell Run/Walk^® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.  Look for our Whole Foods Market tent on site for some pre and post natural snacks.

• Saturday December 12th

  Taste of the Season

  1-3 pm FREE

  Do you need recipes, ideas, time saving tips or delicious entrees? Count on us to make it happen. We're knee deep in suggestions for your holiday meal, just ask! You're planning the perfect gathering and we can help! Stop by during this time for a sampling from our holiday menu..and stop by our Holiday Table to reserve your complete meal OR, side dish/dessert.  FREE.

• Saturday December 19th

  Enjoy All Things Good!

  2-4pm FREE

  Step out of the cold and warm up with some steamy holiday cheer and other decadent sweets prepared right in our bakery department.  Stop by for some sweet treats and don't forget to reserve your special order through our holiday table!
  
  
  

• Sunday, December 20

  Gifts for the Greater Good that Give Back

  1 - 4pm Cost: FREE

  The holiday season is much more than getting presents and stuffing your belly full of some of the tastiest food all year. This year, take a minute and think about items that will not only fill up your gift list, but will also benefit needy people at the same time. Learn about our Blessing Basket program, pick up a FEED 100 bag and feel that much better about your gift giving this year.

• Sunday, December 20

  Taste of the Season

  1-3 pm FREE

  Do you need recipes, ideas, time saving tips or delicious entrees? Count on us to make it happen. We're knee deep in suggestions for your holiday meal, just ask! You're planning the perfect gathering and we can help! Stop by during this time for a sampling from our holiday menu.. FREE.

Whole Kids Club at Whole Foods Market in Troy

 

• Pick up your FREE membership card at Customer Service
• On Wednesday's come in and get your FREE Treat/prize
• Hold onto your card and each week you get a punch.
• After 10 punches children get a special prize

 

 

Free Educational Store Tours

Whole Foods Market in Troy offers Free store tours. On your tour you will learn what makes Whole Foods Market so unique!! You can learn about Organic and Natural foods and sample the many items we have throughout the store. Groups of all sizes are welcome. To set up a store tour please contact Dawn Danhausen, Marketing and Community Relations, at 248-649-9600 ext: 109 or send an email to dawn.danhausen@wholefoods.com.

We can cater your store tour to your specifications or, we can schedule one of the following themes:

• Value: Learn about all of the fabulous Whole Foods Market exclusive products we offer; learn how to save time and money with out EVER sacrificing quality!
• Meal Solution:Learn about all of the great ingredients that can make a great tasting meal
• Pantry Stocking 101: Learn about all of the pantry must haves in side Whole Foods Market in Troy
• New Shopper: Are you new to the area? Feel Good About Where You Shop-learn about Whole Foods Market quality standards and more....
• Special Diets: Do you have a special diet? Set up a Free tour and learn about all of the resources here at Whole Foods Market in store and, on-line.