February, 2012 Events, Whole Foods Market Wellington
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
2635 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414
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.
Cooking Classes, Events and Lectures
Green Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival
Wednesday February 1- Sunday February 5th
Stop by the Ride for a Green World table at the Winter Equestrian Festival to receive informative tips on greening your barn and pick up an organic carrot for your horse while you’re at it. On February 4th from 11-4 PM, Whole Foods Market will be at the grounds sharing a delicious and nutritious green smoothie for everyone to taste! For more information about the event, please contact Mary Ann Simonds 360 907-4591.
Local Artist Celebration: Kathy Morlock
Friday, February 3rd 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person
Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Kathy Morlock, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are inspired by the natural Florida landscape. Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting as well as a walk with the artist at 7pm where Kathy Morlock will discuss her art on display and answer questions. One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000. Payment will be collected at event entrance in the Café.
Valentine’s Love Bites Cooking Class
Saturday, February 11th 2:00-3:30 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Come join Chef Joe and learn how to make treats that are sure to spice up your Valentine’s Day. Bring your significant other and your appetite to enjoy an afternoon of sweets, treats and samples. Class size is limited.
All Things Sweet Cookie Decorating Competition
Sunday, February 12th at 1:00 PM in our Prepared Foods Department
If you have a sweet tooth and know how to use it, then this competition is for you! We are looking for 6 sugar lovin’ customers to compete in our first ever cookie decorating competition. Sign up at the customer service desk to reserve your spot. Each customer will have 15 minutes to perfect their sweet treat. All ingredients (including the cookie) will be provided. First place winner will receive a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card and all participants will receive an extra sweet gift just for playing. Stick around after the customer competition to watch Whole Foods Market Team Members compete for bragging rights and a $50 Gift Card for the winner!
Wine Your Valentine
Sunday, February 12th 2:00-4:00 PM, Free
Join us in our Specialty Department for a wine tasting to help you choose the best wine for your Valentine! No registration necessary, just stop by.
Mom’s Morning Escape & Goddard School Arts & Crafts Corner
Friday, February 17th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar, while children of all ages can participate in the Goddard School Arts and Crafts Corner. 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 breakfast. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the Lifestyle Center (first-come, first-served). Massage sign-up sheet is located just outside of the Lifestyle Center ).
*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Health Starts Here Tour and Demonstration
Sunday, February 19th 12:00- 1:30PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join our Healthy Eating Specialist for an informative, introductory tour of our Health Starts Here program. You will learn about our Healthy Eating Principles and how to identify the most nutrient rich foods. The tour will be followed by a cooking demonstration in the Lifestyle Center, which will utilize nutrient dense ingredients for you to taste.
Gluten Free Recipe Makeover
Thursday, February 23rd 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
This is not your ordinary Gluten Free class. Chef Joe is ready for a challenge, but we need your help! Bring your favorite non-Gluten Free recipe to our Customer Service desk by Saturday February 20th to enter your recipe into the running to be made-over Gluten Free style. Chef Joe will pick 3 recipes and convert them to Gluten Free versions and demonstrate how to prepare them. Bring your appetite and questions. Class size is limited.
Block Party: Teams’ Choice!
Tuesday, February 28th 5:30-7:00pm, Free
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!
Natural Methods to Boost Your Immune System
Wednesday, February 29th 7:00-8:00 PM, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Discover ways to naturally boost your immune system so your body will be stronger and healthier. Join Dr. Ian Shtulman, from Shtulman Family Chiropractic, for a discussion about how you can help your body heal itself.
Vita-Mix Demonstrations
Wednesday February 29th through Sunday March 4th from 11am-7pm Daily
Stop by our Produce Department between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm for live Vita-Mix demonstrations and take advantage of a limited time offer on this amazing machine. The Vita-Mix machine will be only be sold in our store during these dates and times, so be sure to check it out while you can. Enjoy simple and healthful recipe ideas and free samples too!
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Donate Your Dime January 16th through April 8th 2012
Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags and reduce the impact on the environment while you support the community. 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; Autism Speaks or the Whole Planet Foundation. Please ask a cashier for details about the charities or visit: www.autismspeaks.org and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.
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Founded in 1980 in Austin , Texas , Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America ’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “ America ’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 64,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 15 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2011, the company had sales of more than $10 billion and currently has more than 315 stores in the United States , Canada and the United Kingdom .