Store Calendar

March 2010 Events

*All events are subject to change and are free unless otherwise noted.

Please register at Customer Service or call 407-673-8788.

For more information contact Leah Abell, Store Marketing Specialist, at leah.abell@wholefoods.com.

Whole Planet Foundation 2010 Prosperity Campaign

• Through March 31

  Let's change the world together. Help raise $1.5 million to empower poor women with the opportunity to lift themselves out of poverty.

  WHO: Whole Planet Foundation, a private, nonprofit organization established by Whole Foods Market, provides grants to microfinance institutions in Latin America, Africa and Asia who in turn develop and offer microenterprise loan programs, training and other financial services to the self-employed poor.

  The Whole Planet Foundation was established in 2005 in partnership with Professor Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank, co-recipients of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. Yunus, founder of Bangladesh's Grameen Bank, is a pioneer of microcredit, a tool to empower the poor.

  WHAT: Microloans are small loans - usually $200 or less - requiring no collateral or contract. They are offered to the poorest of the poor, with a focus on women, wanting to finance self-employment projects that will generate income. Whole Planet Foundation is focusing efforts on the villages and rural communities that supply our stores with products such as tropical fruit, vegetables, tea, and coffee.

  DONATE TODAY: You can donate $1 or $5 at the registers through March 31. You can also donate online any time you want. Whole Foods Market covers all core operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of your donation goes directly to microlending programs.

  www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

• Thursday, March 11

  The Whole Deal Value Store Tour

  6:30 p.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  Learn how to get the most for your money while shopping at Whole Foods Market. We'll teach you how to spot great deals in our aisles by focusing on our 365 Everyday Value line, The Whole Deal value guide, and sales. All attendees will receive a reusable tote of goodies.

• Friday, March 12

  Friday Night Pour

  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free

  Visit our Specialty Department to sample select wines and you just might discover a new favorite!

• Saturday, March 13

  Gluten-Free Support Group and Store Tour

  11 a.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  Meet others living the gluten-free lifestyle and share each other's experience, strength and hope. Store tour and product sampling will be included.

• Sunday, March 14

  Community Outreach - Florida Police Protection Group

  11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free

  Based in Broward County, the Florida Police Protection Group recently opened a location in Altamonte Springs. The non-profit organization provides Florida K-9 units with the much-needed protection of K-9 bullet-resistant vests. Meet representatives and dogs from the Florida Police Protection Group and learn more about the organization and how you can help.

• Wednesday, March 17

  St. Patty's Day Beer Tasting

  1 - 3 p.m. Free

  Start your St. Patrick's Day celebrations with a visit to the Specialty department for a beer tasting and light appetizer samples.

• Thursday, March 18

  Parents Morning Out

  8:30 - 10 a.m. Free

  Parents, join us every third Thursday at the front of the store to enjoy a complimentary cup of Allegro coffee, breakfast pastry and a free 5 minute massage compliments of Take 5 Massage!

• Friday, March 19

  Friday Night Pour

  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free

  Visit the Specialty Department to sample select wines and you just might discover a new favorite!

• Saturday, March 20

  World Hunger Benefit

  5 -7 p.m. $5

  All proceeds will be donated to the Whole Planet Foundation

  Winter Park High School and Timber Creek High School present the World Hunger Benefit, designed to illustrate how a lack of resources affects individuals in developing countries. Participants will be randomly assigned to a specific region of the world and will receive a meal or snack equivalent to what a person of their region would receive. All food will be provided by Whole Foods Market Winter Park and all proceeds will be donated to the Whole Planet Foundation, www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.

• Tuesday, March 23

  Complimentary Ear Seeds by Winter Park Acupuncture

  11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free

  Angela from Winter Park Acupuncture will be at the store offering free ear seeds - an alternative form of acupuncture. Stop by and test them for yourself!

• Wednesday, March 24

  5% Day benefitting Keep Seminole Beautiful (KSB)

  All Day Free

  Shop for a cause today as 5% of our store's net sales will be donated to Keep Seminole Beautiful, a local non-profit educational organization composed of individuals, companies, organizations and governmental bodies. KSB works to enhance and improve the built and natural environments in Seminole County through a variety of educational programs and clean-up projects.

  Meet representatives from KSB to learn more about the organization and enjoy activities throughout the day.

  11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jim Robison book signing of Along the Wekiva River
  5 - 7 p.m. Meet & greet Michelle Thatcher, Alligator Princess

  Additional day-of events will be announced as they are confirmed.

• Friday, March 26

  Wine Lounge: Wines from Australia

  6 - 8 p.m. $5

  Join us as we convert the patio into a wine lounge, featuring cool beats, delicious appetizers, and a sampling of wines from Australia. All proceeds will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation, www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.

• Saturday, March 27

  Kids Club: Sushi 101

  2 p.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  Join us for a hands-on class to learn about the honored traditions of sushi, its history, and its place in Japanese cuisine, as well as the variety of rolls, ingredients, and techniques that are responsible for creating the delicious items you see daily on the shelves of our Genji Express sushi bar. Class is for children ages 6 to 12 and space limited to the first 15 to register. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Sunday, March 28

  Meat Department Cooking Class

  2 p.m. Free

  Registration Required at Customer Service

  Glenda, our Meat Department Team Leader, hosts a cooking class on our side patio featuring Buffalo, an exceptionally lean meat which provides a robust flavor that stands up well to spices. Class size is limited; registration required.

Coming Soon

From April 29 - May 2, we'll mark 12 wonderful years in Winter Park. Join us for our Anniversary as we celebrate our customers, our team members and our neighborhood. 12^th Anniversary events will include a Customer Appreciation BBQ, Local Vendor & Business Fair, and a 5% Day to benefit the local non-profit organization, Freedom Ride. Stay tuned for details.