Store Calendar

 

One Dime at a Time: A Simple Way To Make A Difference.

Reusing your own bags now helps more than ever with our One Dime at a Time program. At Whole Foods Market, customers who reuse their grocery shopping bags receive a ten cent refund per bag.  You may keep the refund or donate it to a specified One Dime at a Time nonprofit organization. Donate by telling your cashier to apply your ten cent bag refund to the One Dime program. Our One Dime recipient for January, February and March is the Whole Planet Foundation. Through March 31th your dimes will add up to benefit this important organization.

 

In Store Events

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Thursday, May 31st - Monday, June 4th

Vitamix Special Demo Event

11am - 7pm | Free

Learn how to make healthful eating easy during our special Vitamix educational five day demo event. Special offerings with purchase during the demo event include:

 

• 8 Year Warranty (normally 7 years)
• Book by Dr. Patrick Quillen, “The Wisdom and Healing Power of Whole Foods.”
• Low Fat-Low Carb Recipe Book
• Package of 4 Vitamix flexible cutting boards
• Vitamix Spatulas
• No $25.00 Shipping Charge

Thursdays

Health Starts Here 5 for $5. Buffet in Prepared Food

5:00 PM - 7:10 PM | $5 for buffet
Prepared Foods

Looking for a healthier dinner alternative? Our prepared foods department will offer a special buffet this evening to offering a dinners worth of tastes for five different Health Starts Here dishes. Delicious and nutritious dishes ready to go.

Thursday, June 14th

Buy Local and Meet the Local Producers

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Free

Buy local! Today meet some of our local entrepreneur vendors and learn their stories. Taste the delicious products they produce locally.  Consider the importance of buying locally produced products to build our local economy.  The shorter distance between producer and your table also has a positive environmental impact.

Thursday

Honeybee Awareness Day

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Free
Lifestyle Center

 

Honeybees and other pollinators are responsible for a large percentage of the food we depend on for survival. Increasingly, they are endangered. Learn about honeybees, beekeeping and some actions you can take to ensure the honeybee population. We’ll have guest visitors, samples, and more. At 3pm, join us in the Lifestyle Center for a screening of Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?  – a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis. This engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva.

Saturday

Film Screening: Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Free
Lifestyle Center

 A profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis. This engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. Seating is limited. Please register with our customer service desk to secure your free ticket. Stop in or call 734-975-4500.

Sunday

Father’s Day Omelet “On Us” Brunch

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Free Omelets for Dad
Prepared Foods

All Dads will receive a complimentary, cooked to order omelet in our café during our special  Fathers Day brunch hours. Dine at our café tables adorned with tablecloths and flowers. Choose tasty sides available for purchase from our hot and cold bars, such as delicious Cremé Brûleè French Toast. All other family members may purchase custom

Omelets, priced by the pound, available from 10am-1pm only.  Add a Mimosa or glass sparkling wine served by our specialty department.(Beer and wine sales must be purchased at our bar station with credit card or gift card only.)All other family members may purchase custom omelets, priced by the pound, available from 10am-1pm only.

Tuesday

Art That is Local Gallery “Summer Breeze” Exhibit Opening

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Free
Mezzanine Level

Meet local artists and members of the Ann Arbor Women Artists as they present a new collection of works celebrating the summer season. The reception and exhibit will be in Art That is Local Gallery located on mezzanine level. Come join the fun, the view and tasty light refreshments. Enjoy beer and wine by the glass from our specialty department.

Saturday

Health Starts Here: Grill’in and Chill’in Summer Event

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Looking for a big bang for your BQ bash?   Celebrate summer throughout the store with delicious ideas and recipes that are plant strong, nutrient dense and perfect for summer happenings.  Stop in for sweet and savory ideas to keep your family on a healthy track while still enjoying favorite dishes!  Visit each department with our Picnic Checklist and taste items that are perfect for Grill’in and Chill’in.  Enter to win a Health Starts Here picnic basket valued at $100.  No purchase necessary.

Thursday

Community Support to Benefit the Storehouse of Hope Client Choice Pantry

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Shop any Michigan Whole Foods Market store today and five percent of your purchase will benefit the Storehouse of Hope in Detroit. This organization works to provide emergency food, personal care services, referrals to needed resources, and specific education and development activities that are designed to enhance human dignity and sustain families and individuals living in the North End community of Detroit. The work of Storehouse of Hope is conducted through community outreach, advocacy, and collaboration.

Saturday

Health Starts Here 5 for $5. Buffet in Prepared Food

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | $5 for buffet
Prepared Foods

Give our healthier alternatives in prepared foods department a try with offer a special buffet this afternoon.  Our Healthy Eating Specialist Jan will be offering a full size lunch worth of tastes of five different Health Starts Here dishes. Delicious and nutritious dishes ready to eat here or take home.

In the Classroom

In the Classroom

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Thursday, May 10th - Thursday, June 7th

Health Starts Here 28 Day Challenge with Healthy Eating Specialist Jan Kemp

6pm - 8pm | 5 class series $35
classroom

Make a FRESH START IN  SPRING 2012! Whether you’re just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to wellness for years, join us for this exciting, life-changing challenge! We will explore the Four Pillars of Healthy Eating through classes of nutritious knowledge and delicious food. Price includes cooking demos, samples, menu planning, short lectures, and educational materials.To register for this workshop, please visit our Customer Service Desk, call us at 734-975-4500

Wednesday, May 30th

Choosing the Right Makeup for Your Skin

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free

Cathy Goodman of PureSKN Cosmetics leads an interactive workshop on choosing the right skincare and makeup for your skin type, tone and more. The class starts with skincare ingredients education, then participants complete a face chart and learn to make the right makeup color choices. PureSKN Cosmetics are all-natural and gluten free. This Class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a spot.

Saturday

Learn How to Make Sushi with Jan Kemp

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | $35 (Fee does not include sushi mat)

It’s time to take the mystery out of assembling sushi. This course is a hands-on class for anyone who wants to discover the FUNdamentals of making sushi at home.  You will learn the basic skills of cooking sushi rice, and the essentials of preparing, rolling and presenting sushi. Each person will get to create and roll their own sushi using an assortment of plant based fillings and garnishes. The best part is that you get to enjoy them at the end of class. All students are required to bring a sushi mat to class. You may bring your own from home or purchase one at time of registration. You may also wish to bring an apron to wear in class when making your sushi roll.To register for this class please visit our Customer Service Desk, or call us at 734-975-4500. Payment is due at time of registration. This class is sure to fill fast, so register soon to secure your seat.

Monday

Swordfish Risotto with Francesca Giaraffa

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Fee: $45.00

Seafood is an important dietary staple to a country such as Italy that boasts 4,700 coastline bordering the sea. Combine seafood and rice and you have the classic Italian dish of Swordfish Risotto.  Calamari is then stuffed with breadcrumbs and olives simmered in a tomato based wine sauce. Asparagus and carrots are dressed in a light vinaigrette dressing for the perfect southern Italian experience.  Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Tuesday

Noodles Chinese Style with Angela Yang

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuition: $29 Mandatory Fee: $13

Although the Chinese, Arabs and Italians all claim to have created the noodle, the first written account is from the Chinese East Han Dynasty, between 25 and 220 AD. Noodles remain a staple in modern Chinese cuisine. Great variety exists depending on the ingredients used to make them, their size and shape, manner of preparation and the region in which they are produced. Using a traditional stir-fry technique, instructor Angela Yang will share a few of her favorites from Southeast China and Taiwan: pan-fried noodles, rice noodles and cold sesame flavored noodles. All of these dishes include a large variety of healthy vegetables, are prepared with lighter sauces to enhance the natural flavors and can be made with or without the addition of meat. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning.

Wednesday

Italian Summer Suppers 2 Rustic Italian Cooking: Vegetarian with Francesca Giarraffa

5:30 AM - 8:30 PM | Tuition: $39 Mandatory Fee: $15

 

In this course a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a vegetarian entree, side dishes and dessert. The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. Students will assist in preparing eggplant parmigiana (sliced and fried eggplant layered with mozzarella and parmigiano cheese and baked in a light tomato basil sauce), zucchini parmigiana (layers of fried zucchini slices baked with homemade bread crumbs, mozzarella and parmigiano cheese and fresh basil), frittata di cipolle (onion frittata made with caramelized onions, eggs and parmigiano cheese, then served on a bed of mixed greens) and a seasonal fruit dessert, followed by the entire meal enjoyed together family style.This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning.

Thursday

Health Starts Here 28 Day Challenge with Healthy Eating Specialist Jan Kemp

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Fee for 5 class series, $35.00

Make a FRESH START IN Summer 2012! Whether you’re just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to wellness for years, join us for this exciting, life-changing challenge! We will explore the Four Pillars of Healthy Eating through classes of nutritious knowledge and delicious food. Price includes cooking demos, samples, menu planning, short lectures, and educational materials.

This Class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a spot.

Monday

Saltimbocca with Francesca Giaraffa

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Fee: $45.00

Saltimbocca is one of the most classic Roman dishes. The name literally translates as “hop in the mouth”. Sautéed veal slices are wrapped with prosciutto and fresh sage, then topped with a white wine sauce. Accompany this with fresh Artichoke Hearts sautéed with garlic, olives and capers. Complete the meal with a Chocolate Almond Torte topped with a fresh raspberries sauce and you have an authentic Italian meal presented by your favorite Italian chef. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Tuesday

How to Burn Fat Fast with Dr. Darren Schmidt

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free

Learn how you can exercise for 10 minutes and burn fat for the next 36 hours! This Class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a spot.

Wednesday and Thursday

Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Southern Italy Campania & Sicily with Francesca Giarraffa

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Tuition: $79 Mandatory Fee: $19

Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine. We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from northern Italy. Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dish and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Week one includes fresh cod fillets (topped with a fresh parsley and garlic sauce), grilled bell pepper and zucchini salad (tossed with a white wine vinaigrette including basil and oregano), cannellini bean salad (tossed with fresh fennel and herbs and a lemon garlic vinaigrette) and biancomangiare (cream pudding made with almonds and orange zest, served with poached fruit). Week two includes risotto con gamberi (shrimp risotto), swordfish (pan seared and topped with fresh olives and herbs), asparagus and carrot salad (dressed with a white wine vinaigrette) and espresso coffee granita (served with homemade whipped cream and cognac). This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning.

Saturday

Film Screening: Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Free

 A profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis. This engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. Seating is limited. Please register with our customer service desk to secure your free ticket. Stop in or call 734-975-4500

Monday

Tuscan Quail with Francesca Giaraffa

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Fee: $45.00

Enjoy this meal typical of northern Italy. Quail is wrapped in pancetta and baked in a white wine sauce. A Mushroom Polenta makes a savory companion that compliments the bird. Finish the meal with Biancomangiare, a creamy pudding with almonds, orange zest and Amaretto topped with a poached fruit. Let Francesca introduce you to a taste of Tuscany. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Wednesday

Vegging Out With FLY Children’s Art Center

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Free
Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom

Kids will be using produce as stamping tools to create pictures with tempera paint! Potatoes, mushroom caps, carrots, starfruit, oranges, bell peppers, broccoli, and apples are the tools used to create different images that children will use as the building blocks for their artwork. This Class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a spot.

Wednesday

Rustic Italian Cooking: Summer Antipasti Cooking with Class with Francesca Giarraffa

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Tuition: $39 Mandatory Fee: $15
Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom

Prepare and enjoy three traditional appetizers in this class taught by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition. Apprenticed in a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy, she learned to create these Italian favorites using the freshest ingredients available.
The menu includes: two toppings for crostini (one spread made with fresh green olives, almonds, garlic and fresh herbs) and (the second, an artichoke pesto); two versions of bruschetta (one topped with radicchio sautéed in olive oil and garlic, then sprinkled with gorgonzola cheese) and (the second, a traditional Neapolitan style with fresh tomatoes and basil); zucchini fritters (dipped in yeast batter that includes pecorino cheese and chives, then fried until crisp).This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning.

Monday

Early Summer Salads with Misty Callies

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Fee: $45
Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom

Using the season’s bounty to create entree and side salads such as Roasted Zucchini Salad with Lemon Zest and Garlic (a side greater than the sum of its parts); Pea and Radish Salad with Mint and Smoked Salmon or Ham; Spinach and Roasted Beet Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Syrup; and Mixed Vegetable Slaw with Chicken or Shrimp. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Wednesday

Italian Summer Suppers 1 Rustic Italian Cooking: Grilled Lamb with Francesca Giarraffa

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Tuition: $39 Mandatory Fee: $15
Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom

In this course a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a grilled lamb entree, side dishes and dessert. The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. Students will assist is preparing grilled lamb chops (marinated in red wine, lemon juice and herbs), Neapolitan style potato salad, marinated and grilled artichoke hearts (prepared with a white wine vinaigrette including olives, onions and garlic) and a seasonal fruit dessert, followed by the entire meal enjoyed family style. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu (Lifelong Learning Program) or through mail-in and walk-in registration with the W.C.C. Lifelong Learning.

Thursday

Doula Dawn with Dawn Bussey

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | Free
Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom

This class is designed to teach expecting parents and the public about an amazing, gentle birthing option.  Together, we will explore the history of the doula, her role, the numerous obstetrical and long-term benefits, the importance of emotional support and advocacy, and one law that every laboring woman must know. Also, I will demonstrate some physical comfort techniques, and lastly, we have a discussion about the true role of the father at birth, doulas and dad’s compatibility, and how doulas ENHANCE, not diminish dad’s support.  Dads are often very relieved when a doula is along for their labor journey. Did you know that hiring a doula can reduce your chances of a C-section by 50%?  This Class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor. To register, call (734) 975-4500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure a spot.