Looking for a simple way to boost your nutrition and reduce your time in the kitchen? Look no further than VitaMix! This high powered blender makes smoothies, soups, sauces, desserts and so much more. Stop by for a demo and free samples and chat with a VitaMix representative.

Briar Bush Nature Center is celebrating their annual Feather Our Nest fundraiser. Whole Foods Market is proud to be the primary sponsor for this exciting event by donating and serving a baked brie appetizer, complete Thanksgiving dinner, and delicious holiday desserts. For more information visit www.briarbush.org. 

Vist our Facebook page @Whole Foods Market Jenkintown for your free bottle

Our friends at Sun & Earth are offering 50 lucky people a FREE 100 ounce bottle of their locally made all-natural, environmentally-friendly laundry detergent. Only Whole Foods Market in Jenkintown offers this gentle yet effective detergent in a money-saving, eco-conscious refill station. Twenty-five free bottle offers will be given away on our Facebook page (@Whole Foods Market Jenkintown) and the other twenty-five bottles will be awarded to shoppers in a “Let’s Make a Deal” game format. So pack up your purse or wallet with crazy items and get ready to play! Winners will get to fill their own bottle at our refill station.

Please register at Customer Service.

The opportunity to cook from scratch does not present itself every day. So what do you do when you want a healthful meal but you’re short on time? Ali, Healthy Eating Specialist, offers practical tips for making quick meals using frozen, canned, and dried foods. Plus you’ll learn creative ways to repurpose meals and use leftovers as well as suggestions for eating on the go. 

Please schedule your appointment by calling 215-481-0800 or visiting the Customer Service booth.

Donating blood does make a difference. Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion and your donation can save up to 4 lives! So give the gift of life this holiday season and be rewarded by knowing you made a difference. All donors receive a fantastic goodie bag loaded with all-natural treats.

Please register at Customer Service.

Wondering what to make for the plant-eaters this Thanksgiving? Or maybe you’re looking for some healthier dishes to serve to your guests. Holistic Health Councilor Ricki Jacobson is serving up butternut squash soup, rice stuffing and tempeh in a flakey crust. Enjoy tasty samples and add some fantastic new recipes to this year’s holiday menu.

Enjoy an afternoon of sampling some of our holiday favorites—from our natural free range turkey to our pumpkin pie—we promise to put you in the holiday mood!

Watch her on Good Day Philadelphia, then meet her in person!

Registered Dietician, Lisa Brown, is here to help parents with the typical struggles we all face when feeding our kids. From the picky eaters to the kids with endless appetites, this session will give us all guidance and strategies for tackling these issues. Kids are welcome and all attendees receive free gifts courtesy of Ella’s Kitchen!

* Lisa will appear on Good Day Philadelphia at 9:30 a.m. Check your local listings!

Please register at Customer Service.

Thanksgiving means giving thanks, spending time with family, and overeating! Recover from the food overload by using healings foods and herbs. You can also use the tips from Herbalist, Wendy, to get your body ready before the big day of feasting!

Rebecca Katz, author of the award-winning cookbook, The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen, comes to Fox Chase Cancer Center to share her strategies to help strengthen the body's resistance to cancer. Whole Foods Market Jenkintown is donating and serving delicious Health Starts Here hors d’oeuvres and desserts after the talk. For more information visit www.fccc.edu

Philadelphia area Whole Foods Market stores are the proud sponsors of the new Christina Pirello cooking show. The show will begin airing on local PBS stations this winter. Each month we join Christina at the show tapings and surprise the audience with giveaways. To become an audience member visit www.christinacooks.com.

Please register at Customer Service.

Physical Therapist Kay Scanlon reviews the McKenzie Method to help you quickly, safely and efficiently treat your own back pain. You’ll learn three simple tips to prevent your back pain plus ways to lessen the pain you already have. Don’t miss the three warnings of an onset of back pain so you can take control of your own comfort!

Please register at Customer Service.

Physical Therapist Kay Scanlon reviews the McKenzie Method to help you quickly, safely and efficiently treat your own back pain. You’ll learn three simple tips to prevent your back pain plus ways to lessen the pain you already have. Don’t miss the three warnings of an onset of back pain so you can take control of your own comfort!

Hanukkah is early this year and we want to make sure your family is ready to celebrate. Travel the store to sample some of our favorite Hanukkah foods and discover the fabulous holiday gifts that will make everyone in your family sing! Our dreidel spinning contest is back so start practicing and be named the dreidel champion of Jenkintown!

Parents are always looking for healthier options to serve their kids. At this healthy family event Whole Foods Market Jenkintown will offer a free 30 minute cooking demonstration and great tips for providing healthy snacks for kids. For more information visit www.holyredeemer.com