Throughout the month of September we will be asking for your help to raise money for Whole Kids Foundation. Whole Kids Foundation's mission is to improve children's nutrition and wellness with the goal of ending the childhood obesity epidemic. Through partnerships with innovative organizations, schools and educators Whole Kids Foundation works to provide children access to healthier choices through giving School Garden Grants, helping to install Salad Bars in Schools and providing Nutrition Education & Inspiration for Teachers. 
 

3 schools local to Whole Foods Market in Silver Spring received assistance this year with installing school gardens. Help us to double that number this year!!
 

Wondering how to donate?
- At any of our 18 checkouts.
- Buy one of our Back to School Bundles (valid until 9/11/12) and $1 from each purchase will go directly to the foundation.
- Look out for events, pop up venues, raffles, giving grills and other activities around the store, all of the proceeds from these activities will go to Whole Kids Foundation.

Whole Kids Foundation:  Nourishing Kids, Supporting Schools and Inspiring Families
 

Summer is at a close and we’re all getting back to routine! So join Chef Egg as he demonstrates how to make 4 meals with a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. From Chicken Pesole Soup to Curried Chicken Salad with Apricots and Almonds, you’ll learn how to make easy and delicious dinners that won’t take all evening.

Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373

Don't let the cold weather stop you from growing food!  Part 2 of this class on extending the growing season will focus on simple structures including low tunnels and cold frames (with a hands on demo), cover crops, and garden maintenance.  The class taught by Gordon Clark, Project Director of Montgomery Victory Gardens and certified Master Gardener. Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373

Got electronic equipment or an old computer at home and don’t know what to do with it? We have partnered with E-Revival, LLC to give you the opportunity to recycle it. Come along and drop off your equipment in one of the designated bins on Saturday September 8th and it will be either sent to down line vendors for recycling or donated to non-profits if it still works.  It’s a Win-Win… Clean out your unwanted items and help out a non-profit or the environment at the same time.
 

Acceptable items include:
Monitors,  TVs, Printers, CPUs, Modems, Keyboards, Cell Phones, Mainframe, Copiers, Fax Machines, Typewriters, Telephone PBX, CRTs, Laptops, Cables, Terminals, Lab Equipment, VCR's, Stereo and Radio, Test Equipment, Medical Equipment, Toner Cartridges, Inkjet Cartridges, Printer Fusers.
 

ERevivial, LLC will not accept refrigerators, household AA/AAA/C/D batteries, & microwave ovens.

Sick of sending the family off with the same old sandwich or trusty pasta salad? Join Chef Egg as he introduces you to some tasty and simple alternatives to the traditional packed lunch. Surprise the rest of the family with Chilled Chicken Teriyaki Noodles, a Veggie Taco Salad with Orange Cumin Dressing or a Sandwich Triple Play. Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373

5% of our total store sales will be donated on this day to Class Acts Arts, a local organization that brings interactive performances into the community to strengthen education, stimulate creative self-expression, and inspire a fresh view of the world.  Join artist Karen Brown and create a garden collage that will be part of our month long program to celebrate and promote healthy kids, healthy foods and healthy choices. This class is perfect for kids ages 2 and up. Snacks will be served.
 

Join Chef Egg on his Organic Grape Explorations!!  Organic grapes are in peak season and Chef Egg will demonstrate how to make the most out of this sweet and juicy fruit. Learn how to prepare Grape Salad with Gorganzola Dressing and Spiced Pecans,  Grape, Fennel and Gruyere Tart and Grape Semifrido.  Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373
 

We’re celebrating Whole Kids Foundation!  Decorate your own terracotta pot and take home seeds perfect for planting your fall harvest. This class is perfect for kids ages 2 and up. Snacks will be served. Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373
 

Join Ms Celia as she takes you on a fun journey back to school on a bus that the kids will be making themselves. This class is perfect for kids 2 – 5. Snacks will be made and served. Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373
 

Fancy adding some spice to your routine?  Join Rupen as he demonstrates how easy and quick it is to make Indian meals that will add some international flavor to your dinner table. Learn how to make Butter Chicken in 20 minutes, a Goan Fish Curry and Cumin Rice to accompany them. Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373

Join us as we explore fun, easy and delicious seasonal vegan recipes perfect for the fall season. Did we mention dessert? We’ll sample a variety of our favorite Sticky Fingers with our homemade ice cream. Which will be your favorite? Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373
 

Ever wonder how butter is made? In this class, we’ll show you how! Then we’ll enjoy our tasty creation on delicious, fresh bread from our bakery. This class is perfect for kids ages 2 & up. Snacks will be served. Register at Customer Service by calling (301) 608-9373