February 2013

Fri
01
Fridays@FIVE
5:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Fridays@FIVE
Friday, February 1st
5:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5 per person

 

Whole Foods Market Northbrook is pleased to continuation the return of Fridays @ FIVE! This fun $5 event is a great chance to taste new wines and sample perfectly paired foods! Come to our Lifestyle Center every Friday night for three freshly prepared appetizers paired exquisitely with two different wines – for only $5 per person! No registration required – pay at the Brook Bar and enjoy delicious food, great wine, and good times!

Mon
04
Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge
6:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge
Monday, February 4th
6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $30/person

 

Ready to lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce risk of disease and become more fit in just 4 weeks?  Follow the Engine 2 28-day challenge and gather the tools in a fun and supportive program conducted by Healthy Eating Specialist, Amari Cheffer. Participants will receive a goody bag to help them start their journey, a copy of the Engine 2 Diet book and weekly meet-ups including culinary demonstrations, store scavenger hunts and more! Space is limited. Register at the Customer Service desk (847) 205-5353.

 

Orientation and Book Distribution
Monday, February 4th @ 6:30-8:30PM
Start the 28-Day Challenge by attending our Engine 2 Orientation. Receive your goody bag and Engine 2 book, enjoy healthy snacks, and hear Healthy Eating Specialist Amari speak about why it’s important to eat a plant-strong diet!

 

Week 1: Label Reading and Scavenger Hunt
Monday, February 11th @ 6:30-8:00PM
During Week 1, we will be focusing on label reading. Join your Healthy Eating Specialist as you tour the store for healthy options and hunt for important information found on nutrition labels.

 

Week 2: Forks Over Knives Movie Night

Monday, February 18th @ 6:30-8:30PM
Stay motivated through Week 2 with a screening of the firm Forks Over Knives. We will also showing you how to create a healthy plant-strong pizza for this dinner and a movie style evening!

 

Week 3: Engine 2 Culinary Demonstration
Monday, February 25th @ 6:30-8:00PM
Let Healthy Eating Specialist Amari show you how to sauté without oil, incorporate greens at every meal, and cook in batches to prepare for the weeks to come! Learn how meal planning can be a useful tool in preparing healthy meals with a busy lifestyle. 

 

Week 4: Graduation Dinner
Monday, March 4th @ 6:30-8:00PM

Congratulations on your completion of the 28-Day Challenge! Join us in our Lifestyle Center for an Engine 2 friendly dinner! Don’t let your healthy eating changes end here. Our Healthy Eating Specialist will be offering tips and tricks on how you can continue living plant-strong for a lifetime!

Mon
04
Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Orientation
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Orientation
Monday, February 4th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $30/person for 28-Day Challenge

Start the 28-Day Challenge by attending our Engine 2 Orientation. Receive your goody bag and Engine 2 book, enjoy healthy snacks, and hear Healthy Eating Specialist Amari speak about why it’s important to eat a plant-strong diet!

 

What is the Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge?

 

Ready to lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce risk of disease and become more fit in just 4 weeks?  Follow the Engine 2 28-day challenge and gather the tools in a fun and supportive program conducted by Healthy Eating Specialist, Amari Cheffer. Participants will receive a goody bag to help them start their journey, a copy of the Engine 2 Diet book and weekly meet-ups including culinary demonstrations, store scavenger hunts and more! Space is limited. Register at the Customer Service desk (847) 205-5353. 

Wed
06
Willowbrook Festival Progressive Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Cafe
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Willowbrook Festival Progressive Dinner
Wednesday, February 6th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cafe, $25 Donation to Northbrook Symphony

 

Join us for the “Willow Festival Center” progressive dinner.  Pay at The Sears Fitness Center, receive your passport, and visit all of the stores within Willow Festival Center! The height of the evening will be at Whole Foods Market Northbrook where you can hear the lovely music of the Northbrook Symphony! We will be serving a selection of local cheeses and excellent wines. Evening ends at Pinstripes with dessert and raffle drawings.

Thu
07
Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Change Tips with Dr. Kerri Nevin
12:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Change Tips with Dr. Kerri Nevin
Thursday, February 7th
12:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, FREE!

Are you committed to making new healthy eating habits for yourself, but struggling to implement the changes at home with your significant other, children, and family? In support of our Engine 2 28-Day Challenge, Whole Foods Market Northbrook welcomes Dr. Kerri Nevin, Clinical Psychologist and Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, for an interesting presentation regarding healthy behavior changes and tips to help you and your families transition into a healthier lifestyle. 

Thu
07
Twitter Chat: Romancing the Food
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Romancing the Food
Thursday, February 7th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Food and love just seem to go hand-in-hand. Join us from 6pm to 7pm CST as we talk about food that inspires love, showing your love through food, and all things Valentine's Day. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to share your ideas and inspirations.

Fri
08
Fridays@FIVE
5:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Fridays@FIVE
Friday, February 8th
5:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5 per person

 

Whole Foods Market Northbrook is pleased to continuation the return of Fridays @ FIVE! This fun $5 event is a great chance to taste new wines and sample perfectly paired foods! Come to our Lifestyle Center every Friday night for three freshly prepared appetizers paired exquisitely with two different wines – for only $5 per person! No registration required – pay at the Brook Bar and enjoy delicious food, great wine, and good times!

Sat
09
Glenview Teen Iron Chef
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Glenview Library
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Glenview Teen Iron Chef
Saturday, February 9th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Glenview Library

 

Whole Foods Market Northbrook is sponsoring a one of a kind cooking event at the Glenview Library! Utilizing a secret ingredient, aspiring chefs will have the chance to compete for a top spot as Glenview’s best. The top three teams will receive great prizes. Register as a team of three or sign up as an individual and we’ll place you on a team. Spectators welcome— cheer on your favorite team or just come to enjoy the fun. Grades 9–12.

Mon
11
Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Week 1
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Week 1
Monday, February 11th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $30/person for 28-Day Challenge

During Week 1, we will be focusing on label reading. Join your Healthy Eating Specialist as you tour the store for healthy options and hunt for important information found on nutrition labels.

 

What is the Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge?

 

Ready to lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce risk of disease and become more fit in just 4 weeks?  Follow the Engine 2 28-day challenge and gather the tools in a fun and supportive program conducted by Healthy Eating Specialist, Amari Cheffer. Participants will receive a goody bag to help them start their journey, a copy of the Engine 2 Diet book and weekly meet-ups including culinary demonstrations, store scavenger hunts and more! Space is limited. Register at the Customer Service desk (847) 205-5353. 

Tue
12
Demo & Dine: Vegan Sweets
12:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Demo & Dine: Vegan Sweets
Tuesday, February 12th
12:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, FREE

 

Our Demo & Dine classes cater to those with special dietary needs! In support of the Engine 2 28-Day Challenge, February’s class focuses on vegan sweets! Bring your friends and family to the Lifestyle Center for a FREE vegan cooking demonstration! Learn how to cook all of your favorite desserts using clever substitutions and vegan alternatives such as nondairy milk, flaxseed, tofu and more! Cooking demo by Events Coordinator Sarah will be followed by a group discussion led by our Healthy Eating Specialist, Amari. Choose between the afternoon or evening class to accommodate your schedule! No registration required.

Tue
12
Demo & Dine: Vegan Sweets
6:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Demo & Dine: Vegan Sweets
Tuesday, February 12th
6:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, FREE

 

Our Demo & Dine classes cater to those with special dietary needs! In support of the Engine 2 28-Day Challenge, February’s class focuses on vegan sweets! Bring your friends and family to the Lifestyle Center for a FREE vegan cooking demonstration! Learn how to cook all of your favorite desserts using clever substitutions and vegan alternatives such as nondairy milk, flaxseed, tofu and more! Cooking demo by Events Coordinator, Sarah, will be followed by a group discussion led by our Healthy Eating Specialist, Amari. Choose between the afternoon or evening class to accommodate your schedule! No registration required.

Thu
14
Twitter Chat: Things We Love
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Things We Love
Thursday, February 14th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Sunsets, butterfly kisses from a child, a perfectly sweet strawberry. There are so many things love in life. Join us on Twitter from 6pm to 7pm CST as we explore all of the things we love. Follow #wfmdish to share your thoughts. 

Fri
15
For the Love of Food
6:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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For the Love of Food
Friday, February 15th
6:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $20 per person

 

Join us for an evening of the celebration of food and wine. We will be featuring a 5 course dinner, served as small plates; each course will be paired with a different wine. This will an extraordinary opportunity to taste incredible food and high end wines. Not to be missed!

Now accepting reservations and space is limited Please call (847)205-5353 to reserve your spot.

Sat
16
Passover Tasting
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Cooking Center in Bulk
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Passover Tasting
Saturday, February 16th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cooking Center in Bulk, FREE!

Come taste our delicious Passover samples! Celebrate your Passover holiday meal with these tasty and creative ideas from Whole Foods Market Northbrook! Catered Passover menu options also available for purchase from our Prepared Foods Department.

Mon
18
Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Week 2
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Week 2
Monday, February 18th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $30/person for 28-Day Challenge

Stay motivated through Week 2 with a screening of the firm Forks Over Knives. We will also showing you how to create a healthy plant-strong pizza for this dinner and a movie style evening!

 

What is the Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge?

Ready to lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce risk of disease and become more fit in just 4 weeks?  Follow the Engine 2 28-day challenge and gather the tools in a fun and supportive program conducted by Healthy Eating Specialist, Amari Cheffer. Participants will receive a goody bag to help them start their journey, a copy of the Engine 2 Diet book and weekly meet-ups including culinary demonstrations, store scavenger hunts and more! Space is limited. Register at the Customer Service desk (847) 205-5353. 

Tue
19
Back to Basics: Salad Dressings
6:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Back to Basics: Salad Dressings
Tuesday, February 19th
6:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5 per person

 

Find support for your 28-Day Challenge by learning about the different ways to create healthy homemade salad dressings! From vinegar and lemon juice, to avocado and nutritional yeast, you are sure to fall in love with all the different ingredients you can use to create a delicious dressing! Receive a Back to Basics punch card when you attend any of our Back to Basics cooking classes. All classes are $5 each. Attend 5 classes and receive the 6th one for FREE! Registration required at our Customer Service desk (847)205-5353.

Thu
21
Twitter Chat: Food and Film
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Food and Film
Thursday, February 21st
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Join us for a virtual dinner as we talk about the movies. We'll chat about our favorite food moments in film and share recipes inspired by films. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to join the conversation.

Fri
22
Fridays@FIVE
5:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Fridays@FIVE
Friday, February 22nd
5:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5 per person

 

Whole Foods Market Northbrook is pleased to continuation the return of Fridays @ FIVE! This fun $5 event is a great chance to taste new wines and sample perfectly paired foods! Come to our Lifestyle Center every Friday night for three freshly prepared appetizers paired exquisitely with two different wines – for only $5 per person! No registration required – pay at the Brook Bar and enjoy delicious food, great wine, and good times!

Sat
23
Whole Planet Foundation Fair
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Whole Planet Foundation Fair
Saturday, February 23rd
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, Donations towards Whole Planet

 

Come join us in the Lifestyle Center to help end poverty with the Whole Planet Foundation. For small donations you can: tie – dye a shirt, decorate a cookie, get your face painted, make some crafts or play games.  This foundation gives out microloans to mostly women in poverty stricken areas. The microloans help build business and lift families and communities out of poverty.

This event welcomes the young, as well as the young at heart, and 100 % of the proceeds go to the Whole Planet Foundation. No registration necessary. Let’s get creative and help eliminate poverty!  

Sat
23
Whole Planet Foundation Fair
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Whole Planet Foundation Fair
Saturday, February 23rd
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, Donations towards Whole Planet Foundation

Join us in the Lifestyle Center to help end poverty with the Whole Planet Foundation! For small donations you can: tie – dye a shirt, decorate a cookie, get your face painted, make some crafts or play games.  This foundation gives out microloans to mostly women in poverty stricken areas. The microloans help build business and lift families and communities out of poverty. This event welcomes the young, as well as the young at heart, and 100 % of the proceeds go to the Whole Planet Foundation. No registration necessary. Let’s get creative and help eliminate poverty!  

Mon
25
Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Week 3
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge Week 3
Monday, February 25th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $30/person for 28-Day Challenge

Let Healthy Eating Specialist Amari show you how to sauté without oil, incorporate greens at every meal, and cook in batches to prepare for the weeks to come! Learn how meal planning can be a useful tool in preparing healthy meals with a busy lifestyle.

 

What is the Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge?

 

Ready to lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce risk of disease and become more fit in just 4 weeks?  Follow the Engine 2 28-day challenge and gather the tools in a fun and supportive program conducted by Healthy Eating Specialist, Amari Cheffer. Participants will receive a goody bag to help them start their journey, a copy of the Engine 2 Diet book and weekly meet-ups including culinary demonstrations, store scavenger hunts and more! Space is limited. Register at the Customer Service desk (847) 205-5353. 

Wed
27
Cupcakes & Cocktails
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Cupcakes & Cocktails
Wednesday, February 27th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lifestyle Center, $15 per person

 

Grab a friend and come to a great ladies night out! We will be enjoying a fresh cocktail from our very own Brook Bar, followed by a hands-on cake decorating class. This will be a great night, filled with fun and frosting, and take home 4 cupcake creations of your very own!

Registration required please call (847)205-5353 to reserve your spot!

Thu
28
Health Starts Here Supper Club: Engine 2 Vegan Dinner
6:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Health Starts Here Supper Club: Engine 2 Vegan Dinner
Thursday, February 28th
6:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $10 per person

 

Looking for a night out to enjoy a healthy meal? Bring your friends and family to our monthly Supper Club and enjoy a tasty dine-in five course meal in our Lifestyle Center! In support of our 28-Day Challenge, this month we will be featuring a dinner menu using recipes from the Engine 2 Diet book! All recipes are vegan. Registration required at our Customer Service desk (847)205-5353.

Events At Nearby Stores

Farms 2 Forks
Friday, May 24th
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Chicago, IL, www.farms2forks.com

Chicago’s commitment to becoming the healthiest city in America is one of the many reasons we’ve decided to return in 2013. At its most basic, the mission of a Farms 2 Forks Weekend is aligned with that of the Windy City. We want to help as many residents learn more about how a plant-strong diet can dramatically help them progress towards this admirable yet achievable goal, both for themselves and the greater good. In addition to enjoying an inspiring weekend in the heart of downtown Chicago, guests will also glean satisfaction knowing they’re contributing to the better health and well-being of this vibrant city and the Midwest at large. The weekend will feature five delicious, specially-prepared plant-strong Engine 2 Diet meals and extensive practical guidance on how to make similar dishes at home. New for our 2013 season, we are launching our weekend with a Friday night meet-and-greet, a scrumptious E2 dinner and a thought-provoking pair of opening lectures, all so that you can get more education and enjoyment out of your experience—and find more time to connect with fellow participants.

Chicago’s commitment to becoming the healthiest city in America is one of the many reasons we’ve decided to return in 2013.

Play Fridays with Gymboree
Friday, May 24th
10:00 AM
Whole Lifestyle Center, Free!

Looking for a way to play in the Winter? We’ve partnered with our nearby neighbor Gymboree to bring you and your child a fun way to sing, dance, and get active every Friday in our Whole Lifestyle Center. Every Friday from 10-10:45am beginning February 15th.

Looking for a way to play in the Winter?

Health Starts Here Cooking without Oil
Friday, May 24th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market Naperville, $10.00

6:30pm $10 In Our Lifestyle Center
Join Healthy Eating Specialist Angela for
tips and tricks to cooking without oil.
Eliminating extracted oils from the diet is a
great way to cut out empty calories. Cooking
demo and tasting included. Sign up in
advance at our customer service desk

6:30pm $10 In Our Lifestyle Center
Join Healthy Eating Specialist Angela for
tips and tricks to cooking without oil.