Whole Foods Market®
Wellington June 2014 Calendar of Events
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. 8:00am-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 June!
Wednesday, June 4th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Wednesday, June 11th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE (Theme: Father’s Day)
Wednesday, June 18th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Wednesday, June 25th 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
Burgers and Beer
Friday, June 6th 5:00 to 7:00 PM, $6.99 per person
Let us entertain you with our most popular burger of the day, 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.
Healthy Road Map: Hemp History Week!
Saturday, June 7th 2:00-3:00 PM, FREE
Learn about hemp history week and how this mighty crop has impacted our lives and plate. No registration necessary, just stop by the patio!
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist
Kid’s Camp: with Cooking Experience Club
Monday June 9th-Friday June 13th, $225 per child
Age Group: 6 to 14 years
Must register at www.cookingexperienceclub.org, payment collected upon registration
Looking for great ways to have your children eat healthy? Come and join Cooking Experience Club for an amazing, fun filled summer cooking camp. This camp is designed to let students explore a variety of international cuisines and cooking methods while expanding their culinary ability or experience it for the first time. Students will spend the day learning to prepare tasty meals, using fresh ingredients.
Instructor: Dianne Morin, founder of Cooking Experience Club
Gluten Free Cooking
Thursday, June 12th 6:30-8:00 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
Hops for Pops!
Thursday, June 12th 5:00-7:00 PM, FREE
Stop by and see our beer experts to talk about great beers for Father’s Day! Taste a few, pick your favorites, and mix and match your own six pack for the perfect gift! No registration required, just stop on by!
Kids’ Club: Gifts for Dad
Saturday, June 14th 2:00-4:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
There is nothing better than a homemade gift for Father’s Day this year! The kids will pick their own toppings and mix-ins for a customized bag of popcorn for their dad!
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist
Wine Tasting: Estancia Wines
Wednesday, June 18th 6:30-8:00 PM, $10 per person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service, payment collected upon registration
Clay Brock, the wine maker at Estancia Wines will be here to showcase some of their great wines! Come join us for an evening of wine and cheese while learning a little about the wine making process.
Instructor: Clay Brock & Andi Wandt, Wine Buyer
Gluten Free Shopping Tour
Thursday, June 19th 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
Wine Tasting: All About Chile
Thursday, June 19th 6:30-8:00 PM, $10 per person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service, payment collected upon registration
Join our wine experts as they tour you through the region of Chile, selecting the best bottles at an affordable price! Small pairings will be served.
Instructor: Andi Wandt, Wine Buyer with wine from Premier Beverage
Kids Club PolliNation Domination
Saturday, June 21st 1:00 – 3:00 PM, $5 donation
Give bees a chance! And hummingbirds and butterflies too…kids will visit three stations themed for our most famous pollinators. Each station will feature a pollinator themed art project, geography fun, and snack. No registration necessary, donations collected at the customer service booth, please present receipt in the back of the café for participation!
Pollinate This! Adults Only Dinner
Saturday, June 21st 6:30-8:00 PM, $20 per person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service, payment collected upon registration
Give fine dining a hive five as we showcase pollinators in all their yummy glory. UnBEElievably good food will be featured using honey, nectars, and a wide array of items we would not be fortunate enough to have without pollinators. Menu will be available upon request by June 7th.
It Takes a Village: DIY Developmental Play
Tuesday, June 24th 10:00-11:30 AM, FREE
Join other parents as we talk about the best ways to repurpose common household items into toys for baby! Jenn will walk us through which items are safe to use, as well as which toys help with each stage of development. Bring your own reusable plastic container and join in on the eco friendly fun!
Facilitator: Jenn Cohen, It Takes a Village
Cheese Nights: Grilled Cheese
Tuesday, June 24th 6:00-7:30 PM, FREE
Stop by and see our grilling gurus in action! Enjoy a sneak peek of our grilled cheese offerings from our future grilled cheese venue, and take home tips on how to make your own! No registration required, just stop by the Specialty Department!
Mom’s Morning Escape
Friday, June 27th 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
Coming Soon…
Kid’s Cooking Camp
July 7th -11th – Full
August 4th -8th Space Available
Kid’s Camp is back and better than ever! This year, the theme is “Color Me a Chef” and we will be exploring all things colorful and healthy! The kids will participate in hands-on cooking and crafts while learning how to build a better, more colorful plate!
Both weeks run Monday-Friday and 9:00 am- 1:30 pm.
$179 per child includes one five day camp of your choice.
Pre-registration required at Customer Service, payment collected upon registration.
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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 78,000 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 2013, the company had sales of $12.9 billion and currently has more than 360 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.