Climate Cycle Solar Panel Demonstration

by southloop, March 29, 2009 | Permalink

Join us on Wednesday, April 7 from 4-7pm to learn about their exciting new program.  Climate cycle is dedicated to reducing global warming and empowering our youth to become leaders in our green economy.  Working in partnership with Chicago Public Schools Climate Cycle will help foster proactive climate partnerships among local schools, government and green businesses.

Spring Cleaning!

by southloop, March 29, 2009 | Permalink

Kick off your spring cleaning with Whole Foods Market South Loop on April 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.!  Bring your old bikes and electronics and learn how they can be refurbished to save money, jobs and the environment.  Trade your usual household cleaner for a more earth-friendly product.  These are a few of the exciting events taking place at the South Loop store; let Working Bikes, Digital Workforce Education Society, Blissful Homes and Whole Foods market help you clean up the ‘green’ way!

Whole Foods Market 5% Day Recipient: Graffiti Zone

by southloop, March 23, 2009 | Permalink

Our Community 5% Days are one meaningful way we give back to our community. Once a quarter we select a 501c3 organization to be a recipient of our community support day. This quarter’s recipient is Graffiti Zone a non-profit community art studio. Its purpose is to create a safe space in which people of all ages can connect with themselves and their community through art making and arts promotion. Please join us on Wednesday, March 25 to support this wonderful organization.

Green Resolutions

by southloop, March 15, 2009 | Permalink

Learn about different ways you can live the “Green” lifestyle.  Visit us every Wednesday in March from 6-7 p.m. to meet representatives from different organizations the Chicago area who make “Green” living a reality.  This week, Working Bikes, an organization which diverts bicycles from the waste stream in Chicago by repairing them for sale and charity will be here to share their story.

Whole Planet Foundation Brunch

by southloop, March 6, 2009 | Permalink

Help empower the poor through microcredit in developing communities where Whole Foods Market sources product. Microcredit is small loans - around $200 - provided to impoverished individuals who use the funds to start their own home-based businesses to lift themselves out of poverty. Sunday, March 8th Chef Stacey and Marketing Specialist, Angela will be whipping up a tasty brunch from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Lifestyle Center. All proceeds will be donated to the Whole Planet Foundation. $5 per plate or $10 with Mimosa. For more information on how you can help please visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

Freebie Fridays!

by southloop, March 5, 2009 | Permalink

Freebie Fridays! Every Friday from 12:30-1, when you spend $10 you’ll receive a freebie item! All you have to do is show your receipt to redeem the freebie. We’ll have a new item each week. This week 365 Organic Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal!

Guess It, Get It

by southloop, March 4, 2009 | Permalink

Thursdays in March

Guess It, Get It!

6:30 - 7:00 p.m. FREE

Attention Valued South Loop Customers! You are invited to play Guess It & Get It every Thursday in March. The rules are simple. You will hear an announcement to come and play. Make your way to the Customer Service Desk in the front of the store. A Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value item will be presented. Each contestant will write down what he/she thinks the price is and the closest Guess, Gets that item for FREE!

You must be present to win. See Customer Service for details