Friday’s Cultural Cooking Series 5:30pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Please join us for our cultural cooking series presented by our very own talented chefs. For a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation, you will receive a cooking lesson and sample of what’s being cooked, salad and a beverage.

• Friday, March 1^st, - Joey Vazquez – Prepared Foods Chef – Cooking traditional Empanadas
• Friday, March 8^th, -  Erin Reid – Produce Team Member – Cooking traditional Jamaican Curry Chicken
• Friday, March 15^th,  - John Martin – Associate Store Team Leader – Cooking traditional Italian Risotto
• Friday, March 22^nd,  - Jeffrey Watson – Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader – Cooking his special version of Jambalaya
• Friday, March 29^th,  - Donna Daniel – Customer Service Team Leader – Cooking Traditional Bacalla (salted cod).

Saturdays in February Storewide Tasting 11:00am – 1:00pm Free
If you are on a budget or just looking for some great foods, stop in and sample some of our favorite items.

Saturday, March 2^nd, Whole Planet Foundation Sampling Event 11:00am – 3:00pm $5 Donation
We are raising money for the Whole Planet Foundation! The Whole Planet Foundation helps alleviate poverty by providing microcredit loans to individuals in developing countries. Our teams have a very special cooking event, and for a $5 donation, we’ll give you a plate for sampling. Stop by and help us raise money for the Whole Planet Foundation and help women in developing countries.

Tuesday, March 5^th, Easy Freezer Friendly Meals 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great tasting, fast and easy to cook meals right from your freezer? Stop by and taste some of our favorite freezer meals that will surely make your evenings less hectic. You won’t be disappointed!

Saturday, March 9^th Countdown to Parmageddon -  Parmesan Cheese Cutting 3:00pm Free

We’ll be cutting our parmesan cheese the old fashion way! Come and see how an 85 lb wheel of parmigiano reggiano cheese is cracked! We’ll be samplng the fresh cheese in recipes, too!

Sunday, March 10^th, Chili Cook-Off benefitting Whole Planet Foundation 11:00am – 2:00pm $2 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation
Our Team Members have some awesome chili recipes, and we’re not quite sure who’s is the best! We need you to come out and vote on the best chili. For a $2 donation, you can sample 5 different kinds of chili, vote for the best and donate to a great cause.

Thursday, March 14^th, Screening of Bonsai People 6:30pm Free
As part of the Do Something Reel Film series, Whole Foods Market is proud to screen Bonsai People. Bonsai People is a film that celebrates the vision of Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of Garmeen Bank.  To rent this film online and find more information about our online film festival, please visit www.dosomethingreel.com.

Friday, March 15^th Kid’s Celebrating Spring Planting Class 4:00pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Did you know March 20^th is the first day of spring? So we’re celebrating by planting seeds and painting ceramic pots, perfect for the spring equinox next week. This class is great for anyone who likes to paint!  Space is limited, so please sign up for this class at customer service.

Tuesday, March 19^th, Easy Freezer Friendly Meals 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great, tasting fast and easy to cook meals right from your freezer? Stop by and taste some of our favorite freezer meals that will surely make your evenings less hectic. You won’t be disappointed!

Thursday, March 21^st, Taste of MS Hope at the Shubert Theater in New Haven 5:30pm – 8:30pm

The Taste of MS Hope: A Food, Wine and Spirit Tasting is a great way to support the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society! Join us at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT for great food, beverages and fun! For more information on how to purchase tickets, please visit www.ctfightsms.org.

Saturday, March 23^rd, Screening of Bonsai People 6:30pm Free
As part of the Do Something Reel Film series, Whole Foods Market is proud to screen Bonsai People. Bonsai People is a film that celebrates the vision of Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of Garmeen Bank.  To rent this film online and find more information about our online film festival, please visit www.dosomethingreel.com.

Tuesday, March 26^th Supercharge your Immune System Lecture with Dr. Paterna 12:30pm Free

Learn the secrets to keeping you and your family healthy year round. Please join Dr. Paterna for a special wellness seminar on the 3 solutions to all stress related health problems. Dr. Paterna will teach you how to naturally eliminate headaches, fatigue, insomnia, joint/muscle pain, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, sinus/allergy problems. Feel free to bring a snack and listen in.

Wednesday, March 27^th Kid’s Cake Decorating Class (ages 6 and up) 4:00pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Kids: join Jess our cake decorator in our café for a special cake decorating class. Learn some cake decorating essentials and take home your beautifully decorated cake for all your family to share. This class is recommended for kid’s ages 6 and up. Space is limited, so please sign up for this class at customer service.

Friday’s Cultural Cooking Series 5:30pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Please join us for our cultural cooking series presented by our very own talented chefs. For a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation, you will receive a cooking lesson and sample of what’s being cooked, salad and a beverage.

• Friday, March 1^st, - Joey Vazquez – Prepared Foods Chef – Cooking traditional Empanadas
• Friday, March 8^th, -  Erin Reid – Produce Team Member – Cooking traditional Jamaican Curry Chicken
• Friday, March 15^th,  - John Martin – Associate Store Team Leader – Cooking traditional Italian Risotto
• Friday, March 22^nd,  - Jeffrey Watson – Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader – Cooking his special version of Jambalaya
• Friday, March 29^th,  - Donna Daniel – Customer Service Team Leader – Cooking Traditional Bacalla (salted cod).

Saturdays in February Storewide Tasting 11:00am – 1:00pm Free
If you are on a budget or just looking for some great foods, stop in and sample some of our favorite items.

Saturday, March 2^nd, Whole Planet Foundation Sampling Event 11:00am – 3:00pm $5 Donation
We are raising money for the Whole Planet Foundation! The Whole Planet Foundation helps alleviate poverty by providing microcredit loans to individuals in developing countries. Our teams have a very special cooking event, and for a $5 donation, we’ll give you a plate for sampling. Stop by and help us raise money for the Whole Planet Foundation and help women in developing countries.

Tuesday, March 5^th, Easy Freezer Friendly Meals 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great tasting, fast and easy to cook meals right from your freezer? Stop by and taste some of our favorite freezer meals that will surely make your evenings less hectic. You won’t be disappointed!

Saturday, March 9^th Countdown to Parmageddon -  Parmesan Cheese Cutting 3:00pm Free

We’ll be cutting our parmesan cheese the old fashion way! Come and see how an 85 lb wheel of parmigiano reggiano cheese is cracked! We’ll be samplng the fresh cheese in recipes, too!

Sunday, March 10^th, Chili Cook-Off benefitting Whole Planet Foundation 11:00am – 2:00pm $2 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation
Our Team Members have some awesome chili recipes, and we’re not quite sure who’s is the best! We need you to come out and vote on the best chili. For a $2 donation, you can sample 5 different kinds of chili, vote for the best and donate to a great cause.

Thursday, March 14^th, Screening of Bonsai People 6:30pm Free
As part of the Do Something Reel Film series, Whole Foods Market is proud to screen Bonsai People. Bonsai People is a film that celebrates the vision of Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of Garmeen Bank.  To rent this film online and find more information about our online film festival, please visit www.dosomethingreel.com.

Friday, March 15^th Kid’s Celebrating Spring Planting Class 4:00pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Did you know March 20^th is the first day of spring? So we’re celebrating by planting seeds and painting ceramic pots, perfect for the spring equinox next week. This class is great for anyone who likes to paint!  Space is limited, so please sign up for this class at customer service.

Tuesday, March 19^th, Easy Freezer Friendly Meals 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great, tasting fast and easy to cook meals right from your freezer? Stop by and taste some of our favorite freezer meals that will surely make your evenings less hectic. You won’t be disappointed!

Thursday, March 21^st, Taste of MS Hope at the Shubert Theater in New Haven 5:30pm – 8:30pm

The Taste of MS Hope: A Food, Wine and Spirit Tasting is a great way to support the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society! Join us at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT for great food, beverages and fun! For more information on how to purchase tickets, please visit www.ctfightsms.org.

Saturday, March 23^rd, Screening of Bonsai People 6:30pm Free
As part of the Do Something Reel Film series, Whole Foods Market is proud to screen Bonsai People. Bonsai People is a film that celebrates the vision of Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of Garmeen Bank.  To rent this film online and find more information about our online film festival, please visit www.dosomethingreel.com.

Tuesday, March 26^th Supercharge your Immune System Lecture with Dr. Paterna 12:30pm Free

Learn the secrets to keeping you and your family healthy year round. Please join Dr. Paterna for a special wellness seminar on the 3 solutions to all stress related health problems. Dr. Paterna will teach you how to naturally eliminate headaches, fatigue, insomnia, joint/muscle pain, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, sinus/allergy problems. Feel free to bring a snack and listen in.

Wednesday, March 27^th Kid’s Cake Decorating Class (ages 6 and up) 4:00pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Kids: join Jess our cake decorator in our café for a special cake decorating class. Learn some cake decorating essentials and take home your beautifully decorated cake for all your family to share. This class is recommended for kid’s ages 6 and up. Space is limited, so please sign up for this class at customer service.

Friday’s Cultural Cooking Series 5:30pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Please join us for our cultural cooking series presented by our very own talented chefs. For a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation, you will receive a cooking lesson and sample of what’s being cooked, salad and a beverage.

• Friday, March 1^st, - Joey Vazquez – Prepared Foods Chef – Cooking traditional Empanadas
• Friday, March 8^th, -  Erin Reid – Produce Team Member – Cooking traditional Jamaican Curry Chicken
• Friday, March 15^th,  - John Martin – Associate Store Team Leader – Cooking traditional Italian Risotto
• Friday, March 22^nd,  - Jeffrey Watson – Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader – Cooking his special version of Jambalaya
• Friday, March 29^th,  - Donna Daniel – Customer Service Team Leader – Cooking Traditional Bacalla (salted cod).

Saturdays in February Storewide Tasting 11:00am – 1:00pm Free
If you are on a budget or just looking for some great foods, stop in and sample some of our favorite items.

Saturday, March 2^nd, Whole Planet Foundation Sampling Event 11:00am – 3:00pm $5 Donation
We are raising money for the Whole Planet Foundation! The Whole Planet Foundation helps alleviate poverty by providing microcredit loans to individuals in developing countries. Our teams have a very special cooking event, and for a $5 donation, we’ll give you a plate for sampling. Stop by and help us raise money for the Whole Planet Foundation and help women in developing countries.

Tuesday, March 5^th, Easy Freezer Friendly Meals 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great tasting, fast and easy to cook meals right from your freezer? Stop by and taste some of our favorite freezer meals that will surely make your evenings less hectic. You won’t be disappointed!

Saturday, March 9^th Countdown to Parmageddon -  Parmesan Cheese Cutting 3:00pm Free

We’ll be cutting our parmesan cheese the old fashion way! Come and see how an 85 lb wheel of parmigiano reggiano cheese is cracked! We’ll be samplng the fresh cheese in recipes, too!

Sunday, March 10^th, Chili Cook-Off benefitting Whole Planet Foundation 11:00am – 2:00pm $2 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation
Our Team Members have some awesome chili recipes, and we’re not quite sure who’s is the best! We need you to come out and vote on the best chili. For a $2 donation, you can sample 5 different kinds of chili, vote for the best and donate to a great cause.

Thursday, March 14^th, Screening of Bonsai People 6:30pm Free
As part of the Do Something Reel Film series, Whole Foods Market is proud to screen Bonsai People. Bonsai People is a film that celebrates the vision of Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of Garmeen Bank.  To rent this film online and find more information about our online film festival, please visit www.dosomethingreel.com.

Friday, March 15^th Kid’s Celebrating Spring Planting Class 4:00pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Did you know March 20^th is the first day of spring? So we’re celebrating by planting seeds and painting ceramic pots, perfect for the spring equinox next week. This class is great for anyone who likes to paint!  Space is limited, so please sign up for this class at customer service.

Tuesday, March 19^th, Easy Freezer Friendly Meals 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great, tasting fast and easy to cook meals right from your freezer? Stop by and taste some of our favorite freezer meals that will surely make your evenings less hectic. You won’t be disappointed!

Thursday, March 21^st, Taste of MS Hope at the Shubert Theater in New Haven 5:30pm – 8:30pm

The Taste of MS Hope: A Food, Wine and Spirit Tasting is a great way to support the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society! Join us at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT for great food, beverages and fun! For more information on how to purchase tickets, please visit www.ctfightsms.org.

Saturday, March 23^rd, Screening of Bonsai People 6:30pm Free
As part of the Do Something Reel Film series, Whole Foods Market is proud to screen Bonsai People. Bonsai People is a film that celebrates the vision of Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of Garmeen Bank.  To rent this film online and find more information about our online film festival, please visit www.dosomethingreel.com.

Tuesday, March 26^th Supercharge your Immune System Lecture with Dr. Paterna 12:30pm Free

Learn the secrets to keeping you and your family healthy year round. Please join Dr. Paterna for a special wellness seminar on the 3 solutions to all stress related health problems. Dr. Paterna will teach you how to naturally eliminate headaches, fatigue, insomnia, joint/muscle pain, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, sinus/allergy problems. Feel free to bring a snack and listen in.

Wednesday, March 27^th Kid’s Cake Decorating Class (ages 6 and up) 4:00pm $5 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Kids: join Jess our cake decorator in our café for a special cake decorating class. Learn some cake decorating essentials and take home your beautifully decorated cake for all your family to share. This class is recommended for kid’s ages 6 and up. Space is limited, so please sign up for this class at customer service.

Saturdays in April Storewide Tasting 11:00am – 1:00pm Free
If you are on a budget or just looking for some great foods, stop in and sample some of our favorite items.

Tuesday, April 2^nd, Trivia Tuesdays – Earth Month Questions 12:00pm Free

Stop in our store for lunch and Trivia Tuesday. We’ll be asking questions about our green cleaning products, and if you answer correctly, you’ll win some great green products from our store! Look for our Trivia Tuesday event in the café!

Thursday, April 4^th, Earth Month Informational Series: City Seed – 6:30pm Free

Join Whole Foods Market and City Seed in the café to learn about the important community initiatives and upcoming events at New Haven Farmers’ Markets located in and around New Haven.  City Seed’s mission is to engage the community in growing an equitable, local food system that promotes economic development, community development and sustainable agriculture. Their vision is to create a sustainable model of local economy, urban community, regional agriculture, environmental stewardship, and well-being through food. Please visit www.cityseed.org for more information.

Sunday, April 7^th, Parmesan Cheese Cutting 2:30pm Free

Come see how an 85lb block of cheese is cut the old fashioned way! We’ll be sampling and cutting pieces to order for purchase.

Tuesday, April 9^th, Trivia Tuesdays – Earth Month Questions 12:00pm Free

Stop in our store for lunch and Trivia Tuesday. We’ll be asking questions about our green cleaning products, and if you answer correctly, you’ll win some great green products from our store! Look for our Trivia Tuesday event in the café!

Wednesday, April 10^th, 5% Day benefiting City Seed All Day Free

Shop at Whole Foods Market - Milford on Wednesday, April 10^th when 5% of our net sales will go to City Seed. City Seed’s mission is to engage the community in growing an equitable, local food system that promotes economic development, community development and sustainable agriculture. Their vision is to create a sustainable model of local economy, urban community, regional agriculture, environmental stewardship, and well-being through food.

Thursday, April 11^th, Picked for Spring – Fresh and Easy Meal Ideas 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great tasting fast and easy meals that have a fresh spring flare? Stop by and taste some of our favorite fresh spring meals that will surly make your meal planning easy for spring. You won’t be disappointed!

Friday, April 12^th, Earth Month Informational Series: Duck Truck Composting – 12:15pm Free

Join Whole Foods Market and Duck Truck Composting in the café for the second part of our Earth Month Informational Series.  Alexia, from Duck Truck, will be giving tips and tricks on how to garden and compost at home. Alexia is a master gardener and professional composter, who has lectured at several community venues and local farms. Please visit www.ducktruckcompsting.com for more information.

Saturday, April 13^th, Local - Food From Around Here Tasting 11am – 3pm Free
Higher quality, lower costs, and less impact on the environment are just a few benefits of buying local products. Supporting our local community is another.  Join us for a special tasting because local foods just taste so good!

Tuesday, April 16^th, Trivia Tuesdays – Earth Month Questions 12:00pm Free

Stop in our store for lunch and Trivia Tuesday. We’ll be asking questions about our green cleaning products, and if you answer correctly, you’ll win some great green products from our store! Look for our Trivia Tuesday event in the café!

Thursday, April 18^th, Picked for Spring – Fresh and Easy Meal Ideas 12:00pm Free
Are you looking for some great tasting fast and easy meals that have a fresh spring flare? Stop by and taste some of our favorite fresh spring meals that will surly make your meal planning easy for spring. You won’t be disappointed!

Friday, April 19^th, Earth Month Informational Series: Raw Foods – 12:15pm Free

Join Whole Foods Market and Raw Food Central in the café for the third part of our Earth Month Informational Series.  Curt, from Raw Food Central, will be giving tips and tricks on how to prepare raw foods at home. His presentation will consist of preparing a raw zucchini spaghetti and pasta sauce. Please visit www.rawfoodcentral.com for more information about raw food central.

Friday, April 19^th Earth Month Spring Planting Class 4:00pm Free

Spring is here, so we’re celebrating by planting seeds and painting ceramic pots, perfect for your windowsill or garden. This class is great for anyone who likes to paint!  Space is limited, so please sign up for this class at customer service.

Saturday, April 20^th Rock-to-Rock Earth Day Ride 11:00am - 9:00pm Free

Join Whole Foods Market Milford in New Haven for the 5^th Annual Rock-to-Rock Earth Day Ride! Please visit www.rocktorock.org for more information about this great event!

Tuesday, April 23^rd, Trivia Tuesdays – Earth Month Questions 12:00pm Free

Stop in our store for lunch and Trivia Tuesday. We’ll be asking questions about our green cleaning products, and if you answer correctly, you’ll win some great green products from our store! Look for our Trivia Tuesday event in the café!

Thursday, April 25^th, Local Lunch Tasting 11am – 1pm Free
Higher quality, lower costs, and less impact on the environment are just a few benefits of buying local products. Supporting our local community is another.  Join us for a special tasting because local foods just taste so good!

Friday, April 26^th, Earth Month Informational Series: Connecticut Farmland Trust – 12:15pm Free

Join Whole Foods Market and Connecticut Farmland Trust in the café for the fourth and final part of our Earth Month Informational Series.  Jim Gooch, Executive Director of Connecticut Farmland Trust, will be giving information about farmland in Connecticut and what CFT does to help farmers around the state. Please visit www.ctfarmland.org for more information.

Tuesday, April 30^th, Trivia Tuesdays – Earth Month Questions 12:00pm Free

Stop in our store for lunch and Trivia Tuesday. We’ll be asking questions about our green cleaning products, and if you answer correctly, you’ll win some great green products from our store! Look for our Trivia Tuesday event in the café!