Store Calendar

February 2010 Events

• *All events are subject to change and are free unless otherwise noted.

  Please register at Customer Service or call 407-673-8788.

  For more information contact Leah Abell, Store Marketing Specialist, at leah.abell@wholefoods.com.

• Thursday, February 4

  Chef Cooking Demo

  11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free

  Celebrity Veggie Chef Tal Ronnen and New York Times Best-Selling Author of the cookbook, the conscious cook, will be at Whole Foods Market to cook up a tasty plant-based food called gardein^TM (garden + protein). It's a yummy blend of vegetables and grains with a meaty texture and is an ideal source of protein for any meal.

• Thursday, February 4

  Complimentary Ear Seeds by Winter Park Acupuncture

  10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free

  An alternative form of acupuncture, ear seeds from the Vaccaria plant are secured in the ear with a piece of adhesive tape over specific acupuncture points and may stay in the ear up to a week. Learn more and test them yourself during this free event.

• Friday, February 5

  Friday Night Pour

  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free

  Stop by our Specialty Department to sample select wines and you just might discover a new favorite! We will be pouring:

  Jed Steele's Shooting Star Zinfandel 2007
  Opala Vinho Verde 2009
  Mark West Pinot Noir 2008
  St. Francis Red 2006

• Saturday, February 6

  Game On Snack Ideas

  12 - 2 p.m. Free

  Having a Party for the Game? Stop by as Bonny samples tailgating favorites and party essentials.

• Tuesday, February 9

  Free Gelato!

  11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free

  Our local vendor, Muse Gelato, will be in the store with free gelato for all customers between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pick your favorite flavor and enjoy a small cup for FREE. Limit one per customer.

• Friday, February 12

  Friday Night Pour: Valentine's Special

  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free

  Love is in the air! We invite you and your Valentine for an evening of wine, sweets and live music in our Specialty Department. We'll also be raffling off a Basket of Romance including wine, chocolate, candles, lotion, flower voucher, and a pair of massages.

  We will be pouring:

  Veuve De Vernay Brut Rose
  Segura Viudas Brut Rose
  Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling 2008
  Snoqualmie Naked Riesling 2008

• Saturday, February 13

  Kids Club: Make Your Own Valentine

  1 p.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  Kids, join us for a hands-on class as we make our own valentines, Whole Foods Market style of course. Class is for children ages 6 to 12 and space is limited to the first 15 to register. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Saturday, February 13

  Complimentary Gift Wrapping

  1 - 5 p.m. Free

  Pick up your Valentine's gift with us and we'll gift wrap it for FREE.

• Sunday, February 14

  Complimentary Gift Wrapping

  10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free

  Pick up your Valentine's gift with us and we'll gift wrap it for FREE.

• Sunday, February 14

  Valentine's Day

  Express your love with a beautiful bouquet. Pick up 2 dozen roses for only $19.99! Stop by our floral table to have them wrapped or to create a custom arrangement.

• Monday, February 15

  Explore the World with Whole Trade

  12 - 2 p.m. Free

  February is Whole Trade Guarantee Month. Bonny cooks up a delicious demo using Whole Trade products, which are ethically-sourced in terms of quality, equitable purchase prices for producers, labor and the environment. Learn more about the Whole Trade Guarantee at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/wholetrade.

• Tuesday, February 16

  Whole Trade Teas Class Presented by The Republic of Tea

  6:30 p.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service.

  The Republic of Tea was so excited about the Whole Trade Guarantee program that they decided to create an original product line: the Whole Trade Tea Collection. Join The Republic of Tea to learn more about the Collection, methods for brewing tea, samples, and the inspiring stories behind the products.

• Thursday, February 18

  Parents Morning Out

  8:30 - 10 a.m. Free

  Parents, join us every third Thursday at the front of the store to enjoy a complimentary cup of Allegro coffee, breakfast pastry and a free 5 minute massage compliments of Take 5 Massage!

• Friday, February 19

  Friday Night Pour

  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free

  Stop by our Specialty Department to sample select wines and you just might discover a new favorite! We'll be pouring:

  Parducci Sustainable Red 2006
  Parducci Sustainable White 2008
  Pisato Montepulciano 2007
  Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

• Saturday, February 20

  GFCF Diet Support Group

  9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  Meet others living the gluten-free lifestyle and share each other's experience, strength and hope. Store tour and product sampling will be included.

• Sunday, February 21

  Good Food Education Series: Program Introduction Class

  1 p.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  We're committed to your health and we believe in promoting the health and wellness of our customers, Team Members and community through education and support. Join us as we begin our Good Food Education Series, based on the New Good Food book written by Margaret Whittenberg, Whole Foods Market Global V.P. for Quality Standards & Public Affairs.

  Our first class will be a program introduction. We will discuss the book, its importance to you and living a healthier lifestyle, and the structure of future Education Series classes. Pick up your copy of the New Good Food book in our Whole Body department and meet us for this FREE introductory class.

• Tuesday, February 23

  Complimentary Ear Seeds by Winter Park Acupuncture

  10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free

  Stop by and visit with Angela from Winter Park Acupuncture to test ear seeds - an alternative form of acupuncture.

• Tuesday, February 23

  Meat Department Cooking Class

  6:30 p.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  Glenda, our Meat Department Team Leader, hosts a cooking class on our side patio featuring our Southern Raised 100% Grass-Fed beef, a Whole Foods Market exclusive product. Class size is limited; registration required.

• Wednesday, February 24

  The Bard & The Bottle - A Wine Tasting to benefit the Associate Board of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater

  5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $20

  This event was rescheduled from its original date in December.

  Join us for a delightful evening of enticing wines and appetizers, featuring live music, raffle prizes and a performance of Shakespeare Alive at 6:45 p.m. Limited space is available. Purchase your ticket at Customer Service or online at www.orlandoshakes.org or www.LocalWineEvents.com.

• Friday, February 26

  Wine Lounge: Tastes of Germany

  6 - 8 p.m. $5

  Join us as we convert the patio into a wine lounge, featuring cool beats, delicious appetizers, and a sampling of wines (and beers) from Germany. All proceeds will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. For more information about the Whole Planet Foundation please visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.com.

• Saturday, February 27

  Parmigiano Reggiano Wheel Cracking

  3 p.m. Free

  Whole Foods Market's cheese mongers in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom will demonstrate the traditional method of breaking into 24-month-aged wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano. Join our Specialty Team as they crack the wheel on February 27.