January 2013

Wed
02
What's the Deal?
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Store-wide
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What's the Deal?
Wednesday, January 2nd
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Store-wide

Did you know that every week we have over 2,000 items on sale?  Way more than we can possibly put on the sales flyer!  During our store-wide sampling, you'll have the opportunity to try items that are seasonal treats, a great value, or on sale! 

Sat
05
Half Time Favorites: Store-wide Sampling
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Store-wide
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Half Time Favorites: Store-wide Sampling
Saturday, January 5th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Store-wide

Join us for a store-wide tasting of tasty items that are football party perfect!  Whether it’s just you and the remote or a roomful of friends, we have everything you need to make watching the playoffs delicious!  Vote for your favorite chip during our We Love Chips Taste Off and enter to win the Football Party Pack Sweepstakes, located in the produce dept.

Mon
07
Explore the Store: Story Time with Jody Fein!
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM @ Café
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Explore the Store: Story Time with Jody Fein!
Monday, January 7th
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Café , Free

Join us at this popular weekly event where Storyteller Jody Fein leads us in rhymes, story and song!  Enjoy a healthy snack and make new friends!   Seating begins at 9:30am in our Café. Due to the popularity of this event and space restrictions, please refrain from bringing strollers.  Thanks in advance for your consideration.

NOTE:  If Portland Schools are closed due to inclement weather, we cancel StoryTime. 

Wed
09
What's the Deal?
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Store-wide
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What's the Deal?
Wednesday, January 9th
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Store-wide

Did you know that every week we have over 2,000 items on sale?  Way more than we can possibly put on the sales flyer!  During our store-wide sampling, you'll have the opportunity to try items that are seasonal treats, a great value, or on sale! 

Wed
09
Healthy Living Group: Warming Soups and Spices
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Community Room
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Healthy Living Group: Warming Soups and Spices
Wednesday, January 9th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Room, $5.00

Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Tanja as she discusses some of the wonderful herbs and spices that are good for keeping you warm through the cold months of winter. She’ll show you how to craft them into a flavorful soup that’s packed with delicious plant nutrients. And, as always there will be lots to taste and recipes provided.

Registration and payment in advance is required.  Stop by or call Customer Service at 207-774-7711.

Sat
12
Beekeeping 101
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Room
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Beekeeping 101
Saturday, January 12th
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Room, $5.00

Join Phil Gaven, owner of The Honey Exchange located in Portland for a fun and lively presentation about honey bees, keeping bees and extraction. He will discuss and briefly demonstrate the equipment and investment in dollars, time, and education required for stewardship of a hive. The class will take students through a tour of the beekeeper's year and what is required as the season’s progress to ensure a healthy and thriving colony. Additionally, taste a variety of honey from around the country and get to see a real observation hive with bees (safely inside!).

Registration and payment required in advance.  Sign up or call Customer Service at 207-774-7711. 




 

Sat
12
Beer Tasting: Porters and Stouts
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Wine Dept.
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Beer Tasting: Porters and Stouts
Saturday, January 12th
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wine Dept.

Join us for a tasting of porters and stouts –dark beers that have a strong roasted flavor profile, from around the block and around the globe. Did you know?  Porters were originally dark English beers, popular with the masses, and the term “stout” was used during the 18th century in London to indicate the strongest and weightiest beers made by a brewer.  As always, enjoy with nibbles of cheese and other seasonal treats.

Must be 21 or over.  ID required.

Mon
14
Explore the Store: Story Time with Jody Fein!
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM @ Café
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Explore the Store: Story Time with Jody Fein!
Monday, January 14th
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Café , Free

Join us at this popular weekly event where Storyteller Jody Fein leads us in rhymes, story and song!  Enjoy a healthy snack and make new friends!   Seating begins at 9:30am in our Café. Due to the popularity of this event and space restrictions, please refrain from bringing strollers.  Thanks in advance for your consideration.

NOTE:  If Portland Schools are closed due to inclement weather, we cancel StoryTime. 

Wed
16
What's the Deal?
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Store-wide
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What's the Deal?
Wednesday, January 16th
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Store-wide

Did you know that every week we have over 2,000 items on sale?  Way more than we can possibly put on the sales flyer!  During our store-wide sampling, you'll have the opportunity to try items that are seasonal treats, a great value, or on sale! 

Thu
17
Twitter Chat: Fuel Your Exercise
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Fuel Your Exercise
Thursday, January 17th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

How you eat can help elevate your exerise. We'll share ideas, favorite recipes, and more. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation from 6pm - 7pm CST.

Mon
21
Health Starts Here: Reconfigure Your Plate Challenge Series
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Community Room
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Health Starts Here: Reconfigure Your Plate Challenge Series
Monday, January 21st
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Room, $15.00 for 3 class series

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get serious about making some healthy changes to your diet?  Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Tanja for this 3 part series and learn different strategies for making positive steps forward. She will cover the differences between whole and processed foods, label reading and some basic food preparation methods, to help get you back in the kitchen.  Space is limited to 15 people, and you must be able to attend all three meetings. 

Registration and payment in advance required.  Stop by Customer Service or call 207-774-7711. 

Wed
23
What's the Deal?
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Store-wide
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What's the Deal?
Wednesday, January 23rd
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Store-wide

Did you know that every week we have over 2,000 items on sale?  Way more than we can possibly put on the sales flyer!  During our store-wide sampling, you'll have the opportunity to try items that are seasonal treats, a great value, or on sale! 

Wed
23
Movie Night: Betting The Farm
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Community Room
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Movie Night: Betting The Farm
Wednesday, January 23rd
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Room

Join us for a movie and some healthy snacks provided by our Healthy Eating Specialist, Tanja.  This month, we will be showing Betting the Farm.  Faced with losing their small farms, rural Maine dairy farmers launch their own milk company—a gamble that will either ruin or save them.  The people and farmers profiled in the film are interesting, passionate amazing examples of what it's like to be committed to a cause. MOO Milk has been a two time recipient of our Local Producer Loan Program and one of our local vendors.

 

While there is no charge for this event, registration in advance is still required.  Please stop by or call Customer Service at 207-774-7711. 

Thu
24
Twitter Chat: Super Foods
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Super Foods
Thursday, January 24th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

You've heard about "super foods" but what's behind all of the hype? Join us on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to discuss just what super foods are, what they can do for you, and how to get more of them in your diet in tasy ways. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation.

Fri
25
Curls Gone WILD!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Community Room
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Curls Gone WILD!
Friday, January 25th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Room, $25.00

Don’t let the dry air of winter keep your curls from looking their best!  Join Hairstylist and Curly Hair Expert, Julie Washington of The Estuary Salon & Spa in South Portland and learn how to keep your locks luscious all winter long.  She will provide you with tips on a good cut & color and how to talk with your stylist, as well as demonstrate select products on our curly headed team member models.  We’ll start the evening with dinner & dessert and then at 6:30 settle in for the presentation and demonstration.   Each participant will receive a Kinky Curly Travel Kit valued at $25.00.

Sat
26
Our Annual Pie Smackdown!
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Store-wide
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Our Annual Pie Smackdown!
Saturday, January 26th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Store-wide

When it comes to pie, we are a pretty opinionated bunch, so to celebrate National Pie Day (officially January 23rd), we’re sampling pie in every guise!  Vote for your favorite and enter to win a pizza party!

Sat
26
Apres Ski Wine Tasting
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Wine Dept.
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Apres Ski Wine Tasting
Saturday, January 26th
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wine Dept.

Join us for a tasting of wines perfect to end a day of outdoor winter activities, and while skiing and snowshoeing come to mind, shoveling counts too!  Enjoy a sample of raclette from Spring Brook Farm of Vermont and other seasonal treats.

Must be 21 or over.  ID required.

Mon
28
Explore the Store: Story Time with Jody Fein!
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM @ Café
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Explore the Store: Story Time with Jody Fein!
Monday, January 28th
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Café , Free

Join us at this popular weekly event where Storyteller Jody Fein leads us in rhymes, story and song!  Enjoy a healthy snack and make new friends!   Seating begins at 9:30am in our Café. Due to the popularity of this event and space restrictions, please refrain from bringing strollers.  Thanks in advance for your consideration.

NOTE:  If Portland Schools are closed due to inclement weather, we cancel StoryTime. 

Mon
28
Health Starts Here: Reconfigure Your Plate Challenge Series
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Community Room
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Health Starts Here: Reconfigure Your Plate Challenge Series
Monday, January 28th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Room, $15.00 for 3 class series

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get serious about making some healthy changes to your diet?  Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Tanja for this 3 part series and learn different strategies for making positive steps forward. She will cover the differences between whole and processed foods, label reading and some basic food preparation methods, to help get you back in the kitchen.  Space is limited to 15 people, and you must be able to attend all three meetings. 

Registration and payment in advance required.  Stop by Customer Service or call 207-774-7711. 

Wed
30
What's the Deal?
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Store-wide
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What's the Deal?
Wednesday, January 30th
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Store-wide

Did you know that every week we have over 2,000 items on sale?  Way more than we can possibly put on the sales flyer!  During our store-wide sampling, you'll have the opportunity to try items that are seasonal treats, a great value, or on sale! 

Thu
31
Twitter Chat: Winter Entertaining
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Winter Entertaining
Thursday, January 31st
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

From big game parties to comforting dinners and healthy soirees, winter is a great time for entertaining. Join us on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to swap recipes, ideas, and more. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation.

Events At Nearby Stores

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