March 2013

Fri
01
Fresh Fish Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Willowbrook
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Fresh Fish Friday
Friday, March 1st
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Willowbrook, Free

Lent is the perfect time to get more fish into your diet. During this demo, Concierge Mary Jo guides you along the way with recipe and meal ideas that you can try out before you hit the kitchen.

Sat
02
The Whole Deal for Spring
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Around our Store
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The Whole Deal for Spring
Saturday, March 2nd
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Around our Store, Free!

Great new deals around the store!

We are rounding the bend on winter and have a brand new Whole Deal Magazine in our stores to celebrate! Stop by all departments as they highlight Sure Deals, recipes for spring holidays and lots of great ways to save some green.

Thu
07
Vitamix Live Demonstration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ In Produce
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Vitamix Live Demonstration
Thursday, March 7th
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In Produce

Discover the Mighty Vitamix!

Get up close and personal with one of the strongest blender on earth. Reps from Vitamix will be here for five days with demonstrations, recipes and tastes of what this mighty machine can do. Purchase yours during this event and you will get an extended warranty, recipe booklet, cutting boards and more.

Fri
08
Fresh Fish Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Willowbrook
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Fresh Fish Friday
Friday, March 8th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Willowbrook, Free

Lent is the perfect time to get more fish into your diet. During this demo, Concierge Mary Jo guides you along the way with recipe and meal ideas that you can try out before you hit the kitchen.

Sat
09
Parmageddon!!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Around our Store
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Parmageddon!!
Saturday, March 9th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Around our Store, Free!

Witness as We Reclaim our World Record!

The end of the old world record is near (we hope) as Whole Foods Market stores across the country crack into giant wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano to reclaim our Guinness Record for Largest Simultaneous Parmesan Crack in the World. Stop by at noon to sample dishes celebrating this delicious cheese, then at 2:00pm be a witness as team favorite Javier faces off with "The Parm Ladies” for the quickest crack. Help us make history!

Sun
10
Whole Planet Primer
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ In our Meat Department
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Whole Planet Primer
Sunday, March 10th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In our Meat Department, Free!

Learn How Microlending is Changing Lives

In the midst of our fundraising campaign for The Whole Planet Foundation, we are happy to take a moment to talk one on one about this inspiring organization. Stop by for some exotic recipes from countries where we offer microcredit loans and learn how these loans are changing lives around the world.

Mon
11
Shamrockin’ Smoothies
7:00 PM @ In our Cafe
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Shamrockin’ Smoothies
Monday, March 11th
7:00 PM
In our Cafe, Free!

Seasonal Smoothies for your Health

Dr. Adam Meade from Abundant Family Health helps you celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a healthy and delicious way! Enjoy demonstrations and samples to get fresh juice and nutrients into your body. Festive smoothie recipes contain all natural ingredients and essential nutrients to keep you energized and healthy.

Wed
13
5% Day benefitting the FORWARD Coalition
12:00 AM @ Throughout the Store
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5% Day benefitting the FORWARD Coalition
Wednesday, March 13th
12:00 AM
Throughout the Store

Help us Raise Funds to Fight Against Obesity

We join forces with our neighboring DuPage County Whole Foods Market stores to help in the fight against obesity! On this day, 5% of our net sales will be donated to FORWARD, a coalition formed by the DuPage County Health Department to address obesity’s serious threat to our nation’s health. For more information about Forward please visit them at dupagehealth.org/forward.

Fri
15
Fresh Fish Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Willowbrook
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Fresh Fish Friday
Friday, March 15th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Willowbrook, Free

Lent is the perfect time to get more fish into your diet. During this demo, Concierge Mary Jo guides you along the way with recipe and meal ideas that you can try out before you hit the kitchen.

Sat
16
Taste of St. Patrick’s
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Throughout the Store
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Taste of St. Patrick’s
Saturday, March 16th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Throughout the Store, Free!

Preview of the St. Pat's Feast

Celebrate the music and food of the Emerald Isle. Tour around the store for treats like Irish Soda Bread, Corned Beef, Colcannon and more. Then stop by to enjoy a bit o' song with our very own Dubliner, Tommy Hughes. It’s great to be Irish! 

Wed
20
I Have a Bean Barista Day
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ In our Coffee Department
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I Have a Bean Barista Day
Wednesday, March 20th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In our Coffee Department, Purchase Coffee Drinks for Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Coffee for a Cause

Our friends at I Have a Bean Coffee are setting up their Barista Road Show and creating delicious coffee house drinks to order. Thanks to I Have a Bean’s generosity, all sales go directly to benefit The Whole Planet Foundation. 

Fri
22
Fresh Fish Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Willowbrook
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Fresh Fish Friday
Friday, March 22nd
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Willowbrook, Free

Lent is the perfect time to get more fish into your diet. During this demo, Concierge Mary Jo guides you along the way with recipe and meal ideas that you can try out before you hit the kitchen.

Sat
23
Eggcellent Kids Club
11:00 AM @ In our Cafe
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Eggcellent Kids Club
Saturday, March 23rd
11:00 AM
In our Cafe, $5 per child

Easter Egg Class for Kids Ages 5-11

Bring the kids by to color and decorate eggs the natural way, learn about chickens and their eggs, cook up a delicious frittata and then head outside for a fast-paced egg hunt. Please sign up at customer service. Class is limited to 15 participants.

Sat
23
Easter Menu Tasting
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Throughout the Store
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Easter Menu Tasting
Saturday, March 23rd
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Throughout the Store, Free!

Delicous Tastes for the Holiday!

Try a sumptuous sampler from our Easter/Passover menu and then have our team help pick exactly what you need for your family feast.

Thu
28
Wines of Argentina Tasting and Raffle to Benefit Whole Planet Foundation
7:00 PM @ In our Cafe
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Wines of Argentina Tasting and Raffle to Benefit Whole Planet Foundation
Thursday, March 28th
7:00 PM
In our Cafe, $5 donation to The Whole Planet Foundation - includes 5 raffle entries

Wine Tasting and Raffle

Join us for a lovely evening as we celebrate another successful fundraising season for The Whole Planet Foundation. Meet Team Member Carieann as she disccusses the moving experience of her volunteer trip to Brazil. Then enjoy the sounds of Guitarra Azul and they provide the ambiance for our Wines from Argentina tapas and wine tasting. Lastly, we offer final chances to win and draw our raffle prizes winners, who also win a bonus gift card if present for the drawing. All proceeds fund microcredit loans through The Whole Planet Foundation.

 

Fri
29
Fresh Fish Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Willowbrook
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Fresh Fish Friday
Friday, March 29th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Willowbrook, Free

Lent is the perfect time to get more fish into your diet. During this demo, Concierge Mary Jo guides you along the way with recipe and meal ideas that you can try out before you hit the kitchen.

Events At Nearby Stores

Healthy Summer Snack
Tuesday, June 18th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cafe, $3 per child

Join this class where kids get some hands on experience creating a healthy snack. We will be making a snack to bring home, too. This class will fill up quickly, please register at customer service 708-364-1350.

Join this class where kids get some hands on experience creating a healthy snack. We will be making a snack to bring home, too.

Juicing for Wellness
Tuesday, June 18th
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Kildeer Classroom, $5

Are you looking to make juicing a part of YOUR healthy lifestyle? The Juicing for Wellness Meet Up Class will give you the tools you need to feel your best and keep your body functioning well. Juicing will allow your body to absorb 99% of the nutrients available versus eating the produce! It also helps detoxify the body and will increase the healing processes. Fresh Juices are loaded with all kinds of healthy ingredients: anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to improve digestion. Come see what it¹s all about in our Introductory Juicing Class! Enjoy Juicing Samples Learn New Recipes Have Fun and Connect with other individuals who are starting their journey to wellness.

*Space is Limited, Sign up Today. Please register at Customer Service or by calling 847-726-4601.

Are you looking to make juicing a part of YOUR healthy lifestyle? The Juicing for Wellness Meet Up Class will give you the tools you need to feel your best and keep your body functioning well.

Parkfest!
Tuesday, June 18th
6:00 PM
Village Green, FREE!

Bring your family and friends with lawn chairs or blankets to the Village Green and enjoy a FREE concert.  Whole Foods Market Northbrook will provide dinner for purchase at 6PM and the concert begins at 7PM.  Enjoy the sounds of “Second Time Around” featuring nine talented musicians performing blues-based hits.

Bring your family and friends with lawn chairs or blankets to the Village Green and enjoy a FREE concert.  Whole Foods Market Northbrook will provide dinner for p