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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 30th
Free Health Seminar "Better Digestion Leads to Better Health" with Eva Miranda, C.T., L.M.T
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Free3761 State Street, Santa Barbara
Learn how detoxification and H.O.P.E. – High fiber, Omega oils, Probiotics and Enzymes – a life-changing program based on the natural nutrients the body needs to achieve and maintain optimal digestive function, can help you overcome these and other health problems.
Signup today by emailing spsbrmarketing@wholefoods.com.
Eva Miranda, C.T., L.M.T., is a licensed colon therapist and passionate educator with an extensive background in managing digestive health problems naturally. Eva has apprenticed under Brenda Watson, C.N.C., digestive care expert and founder of ReNew Life, and like Brenda, is a “wounded healer” using her own journey to digestive health as a means of helping others realize their wellness goals. Eva’s areas of expertise include conducting consumer lectures, leading major staff trainings, and coordinating pivotal store events.
Thursday, May 31st
Kids Club Farm Tour at Santa Barbara Blueberries at Restoration Oaks Ranch
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tour Free; $10/bucket blueberries1980 US Highway 101, Gaviota, CA 93117
Discount for Whole Foods Kids Club Tour $10 blueberry bucket (regularly $15/bucket) / Space is limited; Please reserve a spot for a child and parent by emailing spsbrmarketing@wholefoods.com
Located in the magnificent rolling hills of Santa Ynez Valley just 35 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Blueberries at Restoration Oaks Ranch offers a unique experience that you will remember for a long time. Join Whole Foods for a tour at the ranch, learn how blueberries grow, discover small critters, and pick some awesome premium quality blueberries!
Please meet at 1980 US Highway 101, Gaviota, CA 93117 Blueberry Hut Phone: 805.686.5718. Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and shaded hat. There is water to purchase onsite. There is plenty of parking, but carpooling is recommended.
Friday, June 1st
Sustainable Seafood Cooking Technique Class with Tim Aupperle
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Free3761 State Street, Santa Barbara
The statistics are staggering. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that 80 percent of fisheries are fully exploited, overfished, depleted, or recovering from depletion. At the same time, poor fish farming practices can cause a suite of negative impacts ranging from water pollution to altered ecosystems. Whole Foods Market’s goal is to work with the passion of our customers, the commitment of our skilled seafood buyers, and the dedication of our seafood suppliers to help reverse this trend and build a more sustainable seafood supply chain. As a business committed to selling the highest quality seafood, it’s in our interest to ensure that we have seafood to sell far into the future. Many of our customers are educated about issues related to fishing and ask us how we are able to ensure that the seafood we sell is caught legally and that bycatch is minimized.
Whole Foods Market works harder than any other retailer to source seafood from responsibly managed fish farms and abundant, well-managed wild-captured fisheries. This means that we seek fisheries that keep fish populations abundant, rather than allowing overfishing to occur. It also means that in the process of fishing or farming, impacts on the ecosystem are minimized. For wild-caught fish, look for our partnership with the Blue Ocean Institute (BOI) Sustainable Seafood rating system and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label for farm-raised fish. As of April 22, 2012, Whole Foods Market stores are no longer selling red-rated seafood, meeting our goal a year earlier than planned.
Tim Aupperle, Southern Pacific Regional Seafood Coordinator for Whole Foods Market, will discuss the BOI Sustainable Seafood Program and answer questions. Recipes and samples will be distributed. Tim is an experienced chef, has written his own cookbook, and has worked at Whole Foods for over 22 years. Signup required by emailing spsbrmarketing@wholefoods.com or call the store at 805.837.6969 and ask for Marketing.
For more info on our Love Local Stories and Tim, visit http://wholefoodslovelocal.com/team-members/tim-aupperle
Wednesday, June 6th
Local Hearst Ranch Grass-Fed Beef Demo
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Free3761 State Street, Santa Barbara
Meet the ranchers of Hearst Ranch Grass-Fed Beef as they barbecue up delicious samples of their local seasonal beef! *Samples available while supplies last.
Saturday, June 9th
Beauty From the Inside Out: Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Free3761 State Street, Santa Barbara
Presenters: Dr. Roopa Chari & Deepak Chari from the Chari Center of Health
Learn quick, healthy, easy ways to enhance your beauty & youth with radiant skin, energy & vibrant health. Reverse the real cause of Aging! Please meet outside on the patio for this FREE Health Seminar.
Thursday, June 14th
"Summer Locavore": Cooking with Seasonal Farm-to-Table Foods with Leslie Thomas
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Free3761 State Street, Santa Barbara
Whole Foods Market Santa Barbara is passionate about supporting local growers and producers from the Tri-County area. Sustainable agriculture is important to us, our environment, and the health and well-being of our customers. Join us for a cooking technique class using fresh local ingredients, compliments of John Givens Farm. Learn about what’s “just-in” for the Summer months and pickup new ”Peak of the Season” recipes. All recipes in this class will be gluten and dairy free. Signup by emailing spsbrmarketing@wholefoods.com today. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, June 16th
Honeybee Awareness Day
Free3761 State Street, Santa Barbara
June 16th is Honeybee Awareness Day! Join us for a day filled with events to help educate the community and our customers about the threatened status of honeybees and their importance to agriculture.
Schedule of Events: Please RSVP to reserve a spot for any of the following events spsbrmarketing@wholefoods.com
Vendor Sampling 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Perfect Foods Bars
Honey Drop Teas
Be To Bee Honey
Heavenly Honey
Mama’s Medicinals
John Givens Farm
Essential Living Foods
Rishi Teas
Nugo Bars
Santa Ynez Lavender Co.
Bagel Café
McConnell’s Ice Cream
11:30 – 12:30PM
Kids Club Activity with Be the Bee Honey Farm
Dylan Dougherty, founder of Be the Bee Honey, will bring in an observation hive and teach kids about the connection between bees and food and us humans. Learn about bee behavior, biology, similarities and interdependencies of bees and people, nutrition, games for the little ones and, for the older ones, illustrations of how bees read write and do math! The Beeswax Foundation will provide supplies for an easy and clean candle making activity! Ages 5+
2:30 – 3:30PM
Bee Keeping 101 with Paul Cronshaw, President of the Santa Barbara Beekeepers Association
The Santa Barbara Beekeeper’s Association is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of beekeeping through best management practices, the education and mentoring of people about honey bees and beekeeping, and increasing public awareness of environmental concerns affecting honey bees. We are fortunate to have some of the most knowledgeable and experienced Beekeepers living right here in Santa Barbara, willing to share this knowledge and experience with us. Learning how to take care of the Honey Bee, so that she can continue taking care of us, is what we all hope to do.
Saturday, June 30th
Whole Foods Market Sponsors the Santa Barbara Wine Festival
2:00 PM - 5:00 PMNatural History Museum
Escape for an afternoon and enjoy the refreshing ambiance of being in nature as you take pleasure in tantalizing tastings of food and wine. This is a must-do summertime favorite and the wine festival you cannot miss.
This will be our 3rd year celebrating great local wine and foods at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History event. Look for the Whole Foods tent for great charcuterie, cheese, olive and antipasto samples. For tickets, visit http://www.sbnature.org/about/495.html Tickets: $60 members; $85 Non-members; $95 at the door (if available)
Saturday, July 7th
Local Artist Market - First Saturday of every month!
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Free3761 State Street, Santa Barbara
Stroll through 25+ local artisan booths in the Whole Foods parking lot – Great handmade gifts, bags, jewelry, kids clothing, yard art, and more. Live music and BBQ Fundraiser 12pm – 2pm (prices and menu varies)!
