Every Tuesday in March, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Get an 8oz hand-brewed coffee for a $1 donation at the coffee bar! We’re featuring the East Africa Blend and Rwanda Heirloom. 

· Tuesday Cheeseburger & Beer special - $7.99

· Thursday Personal Pizza & Beer special - $7.99

· Wednesday’s “Crabby Hour” Buy One, Get One Free beer and wine by the glass, with the purchase of 6 or more stone crab claws per customer, bottles excluded. (Through May 15^th 2013 or while supplies last!). See the bar for specifics.

Current bar hours: Monday – Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm. Featuring two flat screened TVs. Chow down on our Bar Bites and enjoy over 45 different kinds of wine and micro-brews, including at least 7 local beers. 

Join us for a four-course meal including our signature ingredient, Parmigiano Reggiano. Chef Eric Delano will create four dishes you’ll want to share with your family! Wine paring included. Specialty Team Leader, Quinten Grier and Specialty Cheese Buyer Genny Speivak will be available to answer questions and teach you why Parmigiano Reggiano is the King of cheeses. Pre-register at Customer Service only.

Stop by the Whole Foods Market tent for information on how we artfully deliver the highest quality catering to you! Pick up FREE coloring books, soy crayons, and stickers for the kids too, while supplies last!

Join us for this celebration of fine arts and fabulous dining as you peruse the works of over 125 local, regional and national artists. For event information, contact: Marianne Megela, Festival Director, Naples Art Association, 239-262-6517 x103, marianne.megela@naplesart.org. 

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

Taste more than 60 craft beers with food pairings. Make sure to stop by the Whole Foods Market food tent to register to win the Grill Master's Gift Basket, valued at $100. We're also passing out coupons for a FREE "Bar Bite" at our bar when you purchase any 1 glass of beer or wine at the bar. The Naples North Rotary Foundation hosts the event with local distributor Coastal Beverage. 

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

Every Tuesday in March, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Get an 8oz hand-brewed coffee for a $1 donation at the coffee bar! We’re featuring the East Africa Blend and Rwanda Heirloom. 

Baking without Oil! FREE

Thursday, March 7, 5:00-6:30pm

As part of our Block Party celebrating the suppliers that are helping people change their own lives through the Whole Planet Foundation, Julie will have amazing samples of brownies and cookies that are baked using no oil, and Earth’s Best Baby Food as a substitute.  Earth’s Best is part of the Supplier Alliance program, supporting the Whole Planet Foundation.

Island Parfait with Mango, Vanilla Cream and Toasted Almonds, FREE

Friday, March 8, 12:00-3:00pm

Stop by the Health Starts Here Station right across from the bulk department and watch Julie put together this wonderful, vegan, no oil treat that can double as a breakfast OR a creamy dessert!  Samples provided. 

Grilled Pineapple with Balsamic Honey Glaze, FREE

Sunday, March 10, 11:30am-2:30pm

Stop by the Health Starts Here Station and try out some amazing grilled pineapple.  This recipe is so versatile you can use it for a spicy, sweet dessert treat, or diced in stir fry for a tantalizing Asian-inspired meal.  Samples provided. 

Let them Eat (healthy) Cake! , FREE

Monday, March 11, 11:30am-2:30pm

Enjoy a “no bake” cake that is as appetizing as it is healthy at the Health Starts Here Station.  You will definitely be the hit of your Spring time gathering serving this dessert!   Samples provided. 

Health Starts Here Irish Sunday

Sunday, March 17, 12:00-3:00pm, FREE

Stop by the Health Starts Here Station and sample a plant strong version of cabbage rolls to celebrate your St. Patrick’s Day!  Samples provided. 

Health Starts Here at the Block Party! , FREE

Thursday, March 21, 5:00-6:30pm

Stop by the Health Starts Here Station and sample Turkish Red Lentil Soup, inspired by the Whole Planet Foundation.  Don’t forget to enter your vote for your favorite sample at the block party (hint: it’s health starts here!) to win a $25 gift card to the store. 

Health Starts Here NO Egg Salad, FREE

Sunday, March 24, 12:00-3:00pm

Stop by the Health Starts Here station and watch Julie prepare a truly egg free egg salad!  All of the taste with NONE of the cholesterol! 

Label Reading 101, FREE

Tuesday, March 26, 11:30am-12:30pm

Ever wonder how to interpret all of the numbers on the back of  your grocery items, or better yet, decipher the health claims on the front of your favorite foods?  Bring an item with a label to Julie at the health starts here station, and she will teach you how to read it and give you a healthy treat!  Samples provided.

Rip’s (Spicy) Chocolate Treats, FREE

Wednesday, March 27, 12:00-3:00pm

Stop by the Health Starts Here Station and try a chocolate treat made with Rip’s Big Bowl Cereal.  These yummy treats make you think twice about Rip’s Big Bowl…it’s not just a breakfast  cereal anymore! Samples provided. 

RAWR! It’s Friday! FREE

Friday, March 29, 12:00-3:00pm

Stop by the Health Starts Here Station in the store and Julie will give you a sample of a raw Coconut Miso Soup that will have you energized and ready for the weekend!  Samples provided. 

This month’s theme supports the Whole Planet Foundation’s, “Suppliers Helping People to Change their Own Lives”! Taste your way around the store as each department competes for best recipe using products from our Supplier Alliance Microcredit program. These suppliers will contribute $50,000 each in 2013 to support expansion of our microlending projects.  Vote for your favorite recipe for your chance to win a $25 Whole Foods Market gift card.

Supplier Alliance Microcredit suppliers:

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

It’s the end of the world record! Which post-apocalyptic team will prevail in our parm-cracking contest; the Aliens, Primitives, or Fantasticals? Join us to find out and you and 4 others could win a Whole Foods Market gift card.

11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Sample recipes featuring our authentic Parmigiano Reggiano and play “Guess the Weight of the Parm” and be entered to win a $25 Whole Foods Market gift card

1:00 - 2:45 pm: Sniff the Cheese! Test your sniffer by blindly naming the cheeses you smell. Get it right and win a brick of cheese of your own. One per person, while supplies last.

3:00 pm sharp: Wheel cracking. Triple threat! Erin (team Aliens), Tony (team Primitives), and Jason (team Fantasticals) compete to see who will be the wheel-cracking champion! Register to cheer on a team member and if they win…so do you! Register at Customer Service (first come, first served). 

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

Every Tuesday in March, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Get an 8oz hand-brewed coffee for a $1 donation at the coffee bar! We’re featuring the East Africa Blend and Rwanda Heirloom. 

Visit the Garden for a special get-moving program.  Julie Joiner, Health Eating Specialist, is sampling healthy snacks that follow our 4 pillars of healthy eating: Whole Food, Nutrient Dense, Healthy Fats, and Plant Strong! She will show you how to make a variety of different wraps with two amazing spreads:

Pineapple Carrot Spice cake, Chocolate Pudding and Island Parfait.  Visit www.naplesgarden.org for details. 

Visit the Garden for a special get-moving program.  Julie Joiner, Health Eating Specialist, is sampling healthy snacks that follow our 4 pillars of healthy eating: Whole Food, Nutrient Dense, Healthy Fats, and Plant Strong! She will show you how to make a variety of different wraps with two amazing spreads:

Pineapple Carrot Spice cake, Chocolate Pudding and Island Parfait.  Visit www.naplesgarden.org for details. 

Plant Strong Spring Time Feast! $10

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30-8:00pm

Be the belle of your springtime ball with these fresh-from-the-garden spring recipes!  Julie is teaching you how to make four plant-strong, nutrient-dense recipes that will inspire you to stay healthy all year long!  On the menu:  Green Pina Colada, Fennel and Fruit Salad, Yellow Squash Fettuccini, and Apple Spiced Shortcake with Honey Vanilla Glaze.  Preregistration required at Customer Service.  Samples provided. 

Health Starts Here Grilling, $10

Monday, March 18, 6:30-8:00pm

Learn to grill Asparagus, Portabella Mushrooms and Pineapple (no oil!) like a pro.  After this class, you will be asking yourself, who needs meat?  Preregistration required at Customer Service, samples provided. 

Health Starts Here Store Tour, FREE

Friday, March 22, 10:30am-12:00pm

Julie will introduce you to ANDI, our food scoring system and show you where to find the healthiest foods in the store.  You’ll get to know foods that follow our 4 pillars of healthy eating:  Whole Foods, Nutrient Dense, Healthy Fats and Plant Strong.  Each participant will receive a re-useable bag with goodies to take home.  Preregistration is required at Customer Service.

Like to eat your greens and save some green? Join Melanie Seibold, Catering Specialist, for an informative and tasty tour of Whole Foods Market as she points out the 5-Ways to Save, takes you on a tasting spree through each department, and shows you what to look for when shopping to get the most bang out of your buck! Tour begins at Customer Service and each participant will receive a reusable bag with goodies to take home. Preregistration is required.

Join us in the café for a special sampling event. We’re featuring recipes including spices from countries where we source these products and offering some amazing gift baskets and gift packages up for silent auction such as: the Love Your Body gift basket with free yoga classes from Love Yoga, Naples; Private Wine Dinner for you and 10 others, Champagne Date Night and more.

We have separated our beer and wine tastings again, by request from our beer enthusiasts, because we like to make people happy! Join us for beer tastings in the Café and Lifestyle Center the 3^rd Fri. of every month. This month sample tons of different beers, including select seasonal beers. Our knowledgeable vendors will be on-site to answer questions and offer recommendations! 

We’re inviting kids to help others and have some fun too! Children will have a chance create “Thinking of You” cards for us to sell (for a donation) at our Tap Takeover Event and Cookouts. They’ll also get to play a game of watermelon bowling. Each child will receive a goody bag to take home as well. Pre-register at Customer Service only. Located in the Lifestyle Center. 

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

• Bar Specials from 12:00 – 8:30 pm, including:

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie Pot Pie and Bangers & Mash

• Try our Irish Potato Soup on the Hot Bar

• 11 am – 2 pm: Sample Irish themed recipes throughout the store as each department serves up dishes in celebration of St. Patty’s

*We’re giving away 100 reusable bags to customers wearing green, while supplies last! We’ll catch you on the way in! Just see us at the storefront from 8 am until we run out!

Every Tuesday in March, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Get an 8oz hand-brewed coffee for a $1 donation at the coffee bar! We’re featuring the East Africa Blend and Rwanda Heirloom. 

Cigar City is taking over our taps just for you. Come meet some of the crew and enjoy a glass of local beer! And, when you order from our special Whole Planet Foundation menu all food proceeds benefit the Whole Planet Foundation!

Taste your way around the store as each department competes for best recipe using products from vendor partners who have been beneficiaries of the Whole Planet Foundation. These suppliers have received a hand-up instead of a handout to grow their own businesses and provide better lives for their families.  Vote for your favorite recipe for your chance to win a $25 Whole Foods Market gift card.

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

Mom and Dad, because you do so much, you are welcome to drop by for one free small coffee or tea of the day from our coffee bar and a sugar cookie from our fresh-baked pastry case! Pick up your voucher from Customer Service.

Every Tuesday in March, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Get an 8oz hand-brewed coffee for a $1 donation at the coffee bar! We’re featuring the East Africa Blend and Rwanda Heirloom. 

Meet us a Blue Martini for fun and philanthropy. Your $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation will get you 1 free signature “Blue” martini! 

Beginning at 8 am find eggs hidden all around the store. Each egg has a special treat hidden inside with anything from candy to coupons. Hoppin’ good luck!

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org. 

Every Saturday & Sunday, February 23 – March 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

For your $5 donation choose from our custom giving-grill menu:

Beef Burger or Veggie Burger, Chips or an Apple and a Drink for just $5. All proceeds benefit Whole Planet Foundation, providing “micro-credit” loans to mostly women in over 50 world communities that supply our stores with product; helping them to change their own lives. Visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.