Whole Foods Wellington October 2013 Calendar of Events
Whole Foods Market®
Wellington October 2013 Calendar of Events
All events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most current info, please visit www.Facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketWellington
Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center 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.
Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures
Draw Your Paws Celebration!
Saturday, October 5th 2:00-3:30 PM, Free
Join us as we celebrate our new “Whole Paws” brand of dog and cat food by drawing a picture of your special four legged family member. Our store artists will be at the front entrance with stencils and art supplies to help you make a fun picture for you to keep. We will also have a free give-away of handy pet scoops and reusable can toppers. While Supplies Last.
Don’t Sweat the Technique Cooking Class
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot today! Learn essential cooking techniques each week that will build upon each other to create flavorful and impactful dishes. A healthy twist you say? Of course!
Tuesday, October 1st – 6:30-8:00 PM Soups & Stews
Tuesday, October 8th – 6:30-8:00 PM Poaching & Creaming
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating/Green Mission Specialist
The Sushi Stop
Look for Lina in our Prepared Foods Department to taste Genji’s featured sushi prepared fresh daily! No registration necessary, just stop by during the times below:
Tuesday October 1st 3:00-4:30 PM, Free
Featuring: Quinoa Sesame Kale Roll
Friday October 18th 2:30-4:00 PM, Free
Featuring: Quinoa Avocado Cucumber
Gluten Free Cooking for the Holidays
Thursday, October 17th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
New to Gluten Free or in need of delicious holiday Gluten Free recipes for company? Come and join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to make his best holiday side dishes that all of your guests will enjoy. NOTE: Our Lifestyle Center is not a gluten-free facility. Please be aware that your food items will be produced in a kitchen where gluten products are prepared. Trace elements of these ingredients may exist. Held in the Lifestyle Center .
Instructor: Chef Joe, Demo Specialist
BLOCK PARTY! Pumpkin Patch
Tuesday, October 15th 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Free
Do you know what sport pumpkins love? Squash! Come out, pick up your voting ballot in the Produce Department, and vote for your favorite pumpkin inspired recipe. How do you know which is best? Well, you are just going to have to eat your way around the store and then let us know. No registration necessary, just stop on by.
Healthy Road Map Cooking Class
Tuesday, October 22nd 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot today! Ready to have an adventure? Let’s explore various regions and cultures as we ditch processed foods, embrace healthy fats, and get more of a nutritional bang from culturally diverse buck!
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating/Green Mission Specialist
Spooktacularly Healthy Desserts Party Class
Friday, October 25th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot today! Let’s scare up some plant-based healthy party desserts sure to spook the socks off traditional party fare. During the first half of this hands on party class we assemble the treats, then we party!
Mom’s Morning Escape
Friday, October 25th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
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 with a degree in Kinesiology, 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
Annual Trick-Or-Treating and Costume Contest:
Saturday, October 26th, 12:00-2:00 PM, Free
Calling all kids! Join us for a fun and tasty trick-or-treating event around the store from 12-2pm. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween Costumes and bring their trick-or-treating bags to join in the fun! We will have bags for sale for anyone that forgets. Each department will have special treats for the kids, just look for the pumpkin signs around the store and say “Trick-or Treat”!
Costume Contest & Parade: 2:00-2:30 PM , Free
The contest for the best Halloween costume is for children ages 0-14 years old. Contestants must pick up a number in the back of the café from 2:00-2:15pm to enter. Contestants will walk around the store in parade fashion for all of our team member judges around the store to vote. Winners will be announced around 2:30 PM in the cafe. First place contestant will receive a $100 Whole Foods Market Gift Card; Second and Third place contestants will receive a $25 Whole Foods Market Gift Card. No registration and No purchase necessary to enter.
Holiday Sneak Preview Class
Wednesday, October 30th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, $5 Donation to the PBC Food Bank
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot today! Wanna sneak a peek at our holiday menu? Join us for an evening full of delicious menu items exclusive to our holiday catering menu and mouth watering wines from our Specialty Department.
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