For Immediate Release
Contact: Lauren Belinsky
561-904-4000
August, 2010 Events, Whole Foods Market Wellington
2635 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. 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.
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Make Change for Change by Remembering Your Reusable Bags!
Customers who bring their own shopping bags receive a 10 cent refund per bag or can choose to donate the refund to one of two charities; the local Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center or the Whole Planet Foundation. Please ask a cashier for details on the charities or visit: www.Vinceremos.com and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.
Events, Seminars, & Classes:
Block Party Every Tuesday Night!
Tuesday, August 3rd 5:30-7:00pm ~ Teams’ Choice
Tuesday, August 10th 5:30-7:00pm ~ Super Foods
Tuesday, August 17th 5:30-7:00pm ~ Food and Flowers
Tuesday, August 24th 5:30-7:00pm ~ Cheese Glorious Cheese
Tuesday, August 31st 5:30-7:00pm ~ After School Snacks
Experience a new way to shop for dinner. Enjoy free samples around the store and your chance to vote for your favorite sample. Teams will create new recipes each week to give you new cooking ideas and to compete for our recycled Earth trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our produce department to cast your vote! No registration necessary, just come on by!
Savvy Shopper Tour
Wednesday, August 11th 6:30-7:30pm, Free!
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join us for our budget friendly tour sure to please your family and your wallet! Our experts will show you how to shop our private label, weekly specials and family sized savings. Meet at customer service on the day of the tour.
Gluten Free Cooking
Thursday, August 12th 6:30-8:00pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Chef Joe will be teaching new delicious Gluten Free recipes that are easy for anyone to put together. Bring your appetite and your gluten free questions.
2nd Annual Back to School Bonanza!
Saturday August 14th 9:00am-Noon
Join Whole Foods Market and the city of Wellington for an event for the whole family that includes a Breakfast BBQ, In-store Sampling, Magic and Free ID Cards for Children! The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office will be making free ID cards (while supplies last) in the café for all children. Enjoy all natural Back to School samples around the store for lunch box ideas and don’t forget to stop by the patio for the Breakfast BBQ with scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage (or veggie sausage), and grilled fruit for a $5 donation to the Police Athletic League to support their adopt a school program. Fire Rescue will also be on site with emergency vehicles on display for all to explore.
Mom’s Morning Escape
Thursday, August 19th 9:00-11:00am, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join us for Mom’s Morning Escape where Mom’s will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the coffee bar. Please check in with customer service and pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the coffee bar for breakfast. Also enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the café (first come first served)!
Sushi Making by Genji
Thursday, August, 19th 6:30-7:30pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join sushi expert David Amir from our in house sushi company, Genji for a hands-on sushi class. Participants will learn about different types of sushi and get to practice making their own rolls. All materials will be provided. Participants must be 12 yrs. or older to attend.
French Cuisine Inspired by Julia Child
Friday, August 20th 6:30-8:00pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he recreates some of Julia Child’s most famous French recipes using our all natural ingredients. Participants will learn the basics of French cooking and have the chance to ask all of your cooking questions.
Floral Arrangements 101
Saturday, August 21st, 10:00-11:00am, for ages 14 and up, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join our Floral Designer, Rosanne Ruby, as she teaches classic floral design. Participants must bring their own scissors or clippers and a medium size vase. Vases can be purchased from our floral department prior to class or you can bring one from your home). Flowers and all other materials will be provided.
Kids Taste Test
Sunday Aug. 22nd, 4:00-5:00pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Have your kids ever tried kumquats, jicama, or sea beans? Would you like to temp their taste buds and have them try something new? Join our healthy eating specialist, Carlos Acosta, as he shares healthful information and teaches kids how to experience a whole new world of food. Kids that taste every item will win a prize! All children must be accompanied by a parent.
Health Starts Here: On the Go!
Monday, August 23rd, 6:30-7:30pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Meet our Regional Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist, Karen Doyle, as she shares information about our new Health Starts Here program and simple recipes that are not only healthy, but easy to take with you wherever your day leads. Here’s your chance to learn from the best and to help you get started today.
Deliciously Raw with Renate: Italian Style
Tuesday, August 24th 6:30-8:00pm, $20/Person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Join Raw Foods Chef, Renate, as she shares her secrets to living a raw foods lifestyle. Each month, Renate shares how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste! Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant-based ingredients full of nutrients. This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert!
Domestic Artisan Cheese Class
Wednesday, August 25th 6:30-8:00pm, $5/person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Did you know August is Domestic Artisan Cheese Month? Join us in the Lifestyle Center to taste a selection of domestic artisan cheeses from award winning producers. Each cheese will be paired with a wine or beer that will excite your pallet and enhance the flavor of the cheese. This class is a must for all cheese and wine lovers! Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
12 Weeks to Wellness
Monday, August 30th 6:30-7:30pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Struggling to lose weight? Lose weight and gain it back in 6 months? Tired of feeling sick and tired? Come learn Dr. Tim’s approach that has helped many of your neighbors lose weight and feel great in just 12 weeks. Dr. Tim DeCanio is a board certified chiropractic neurologist, author and renowned speaker.
5% Day
Shop for a Cause! 5% of the day’s net sales will go to the Palm Beach School for Autism
Tuesday, August 31st 8:00am-10:00pm
Fun Family Activities Throughout the Day Include:
8:00am-9:00pm Stop by the Palm Beach School for Autism information table to learn what they are all about
2:00-4:00pm Buck McWilliams will be bagging up your groceries and accepting tips on behalf of Palm Beach School for Autism. Make sure he doesn’t crack any eggs!
5:30-7:00pm Block Party will Feature “After School Snacks” and you vote for your favorite sample.
6:00-9:00pm Road Rascals Car Show featuring over 30 cars, motorcycles, muscle cars, and more!