Wellington April 2014 Calendar of Events – Whole Foods
Wellington, Florida –
All events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most current info, please visit www.Facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketWellington page or our website www.wholefoods.com/events
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
2635 State Road 7 Wellington, FL33414
Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the LifestyleCenter and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-Register for events at the customer service desk or by phone (561-904-4000) for Free Classes Only. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change. Classes with low registration may be cancelled. Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited.
Block Parties in April!
Wednesday, April 2nd 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Wednesday, April 9th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Wednesday, April 16th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Wednesday, April 23rd 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE (Special Earth Day Block Party!)
Wednesday, April 30th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Join us every Wednesday for a sampling frenzy! Take a tasty stroll around the store and enjoy a unique bite from every department. It’s also a competition, so please pickup a voting ballot at the first tasting station near the produce department and let us know your favorite bite of the night! No registration necessary, just stop by!
Thirsty Thursdays!
Every Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE
Thinking of drinking? Stop by on Thursdays to taste some of the hidden gems on our shelves!
Cheese Cutters Corner
Every Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE
Taste and learn all about the handcrafted cheeses we offer with Jose, your Cheese Expert!
Glorious Grains and Gastronomy!
Every Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE
Stop by our Specialty Department every Sunday afternoon to experience exquisite beer pairings with artisan cheeses. Our pairing experts are ready to excite your palate and broaden your tasting horizons! No registration necessary, just come on by!
Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures
Specialty Raw Milk Cheese Night
Tuesday, April 1st 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Come to our Specialty Cheese Corner to taste and learn all about Raw Milk Cheeses with Jose, your Cheese Expert!
Friday Fish Fry!
Friday, April 4th 4:30-6:30 PM, $6.99 per person
Let us entertain you with our fish sandwich, coleslaw, seasonal beers and live music for only $6.99! Veggie substitute and bottled water will also be available. No registration necessary, just stop by the patio.
Local Artist Celebration
Friday April 11th, 6:30-8:00 PM, $5/donation per person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000. Payment will be collected at event entrance in the Café.
Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Sandra Barbieri, and enjoy her incredible ecology inspired art! Guests will have the chance to ask the artist questions, taste fine wines, and enjoy delicious small bites. One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund.
Gluten Free Shopping Tour
Friday April 11th 6:30- 7:30 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join us for an informative tour of our Gluten Free products around the store and enjoy samples of Chef Joe’s top picks! Please meet at the Customer Service Desk for the tour.
Instructor: Chef Joe Colavito, Demo Specialist and Gluten Free Guru
Kid’s Club: Hello Herbs!
Sunday, April 13th 2:00-3:30 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
In honor of Earth Month, bring the kiddos out to learn what plants need to grow! They will be planting their own potted herbs to take home, as well as helping us to plant herbs for the store windowsill garden! Snacks will be served.
Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist
Healthy Road Map Cooking Class
Thursday, April 17th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
England is known for their colorful and nutritious foods, said no one. Let’s change that perception and pump up the veg whilst enjoying classical English fare.
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist
Squeaky Clean Earth Brigade!
Saturday, April 19th 1:00 – 2:30 PM, FREE
Spring has officially sprung and flowers are in bloom, but, when greenery starts growing in the bathtub you know it is time to bust out the old scrub brush! Join Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, out on the patio and explore environmentally friendly cleaning options sure to transform a boring cleaning routine into super sudsy eco-friendly fun…rubber ducky optional. No registration necessary, just stop on by.
Seasonal Sensations: Springtime
Friday April 18th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Cooking with the seasons means choosing fruits and vegetables that are at the peak of freshness and flavor. Menu: Thai Papaya Salad, Savory Thyme and Turnip Cupcakes, Salmon with Strawberry Avocado Salsa, and Penne with Asparagus, Sage & Peas.
Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist
It Takes a Village: Baby Food 101
Tuesday April 22nd 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join us as we explore and discuss your baby’s transition into solid foods. Jenn Cohen of It Takes a Village will lead an open forum discussion about making your own baby foods and what works best. Amanda will be presenting a short cooking demonstration and hands-on mashing! In celebration of Earth Day, please bring your own container to take home the baby food that you made!
Facilitators: Jenn Cohen and Amanda Smith, LifestyleCenter Specialist
Shakespeare in the Dark
Thursday, April 24th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
The Bard had a wondrous food lust. Let’s celebrate his birthday and springtime with famous foods featured throughout his tales.
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist
Mom’s Morning Escape
Friday, April 25th 9:00-11:00 AM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar. Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for your treats. Dr. Laura Valhuerdi of Practical Wellness Solutions™, a Chiropractic Physician and Licensed Massage Therapist, will be offering free 5 minute chair massages in the back of the café (first come first served).
*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Gluten Free Cooking
Saturday, April 26th 4:00-5:30 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to prepare a Gluten Free meal that tastes great and is easy for anyone to prepare! Bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions. Samples will be served.
Instructor: Chef Joe Colavito, Demo Specialist and Gluten Free Guru
Meditation Presentation
Sunday, April 27th 2:00-4:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Explore the healing power of meditation and learn how to create peace in your life in spite of the stress around you. This simple technique can be practiced daily for health, serenity and joy. You will be able to have a firsthand demonstration and try the techniques for yourself! Stress be gone!
Instructor: John M. Bednarik, is the Assistant Area Director for the OSHA Long Island Area Office.
SOS: Sustainable Outstanding Seafood
Tuesday April 29th 6:30-7:30 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join our Seafood Expert, Garrett as he walks you through the benefits of our responsibly-farmed seafood. We will end the class with a cooking demonstration and tasting.
Instructors: Garrett Wanamaker, Seafood Team Leader & Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist
COMING IN MAY AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET WELLINGTON
Mothers Day Brunch
Sunday May 11th, 1:00-2:30 PM, $10 per adult, $5 per child
Bring that special lady in your life out to enjoy a delicious brunch on the patio! Menu: Orange Mimosas, Fresh Fruit Parfaits, Spinach and Feta Frittata and a build-your-own waffle bar!
Space is limited! Please register at Customer Service, payment is collected upon registration.
Kid’s Club: Gifts for Mom
Saturday May 10th, 2:00-3:30 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Expensive is out and upcycled is in! Calling all kids age 5 and up, bring in a clean Mason jar or recycled pasta sauce jar and learn how to make it into something fantastic for Mom’s gift this year. Hint: it involves beautiful flowers! Shhh…. Don’t tell, it’s a surprise!
Instructors: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist and Lily Sehim, Floral Designer
IN THE COMMUNITY:
Flavors: Wellington Food & Wine Festival
Friday April 4th
At the Palm BeachInternationalEquestrianCenter, www.flavorswellington.com
Village of Wellington Triathalon
Sunday April 6th 6:30 AM- 12:00 PM
The Annual Wellington Kids Triathlon is an introduction for children born between 2000 and 2010 to a Multi-Sport Endurance Event within a safe and positive environment.
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