Do you or someone you know suffer from Gluten Intolerance or Celiac Disease? Don’t miss the Gluten Intolerance Group Meetings every first Monday of the month.

This month’s topic: Natural Remedies to Aid Digestion.

Join team members Emily and Andi on Mondays by the Prepared Foods department to try a simple, quick sample of a recipe straight from the pages of our monthly Whole Deal booklet that’s perfect for a family on-the-go.

What’s a weekend without wine? Fridays at 5 in our Specialty department is the best time to find the perfect tag-a-long to any party, dinner, or cozy night at home! We’ll have new vendor samples and wines to taste each week.

Have you met Adam in our Seafood Department? He’s got all the answers to your questions about how to best prepare and pair all of the fresh Seafood we have to offer here at the South Loop. Join him in front of the counter every Thursday evening this month to sample a featured item for the week and get tips on how to serve it up right!

Who doesn’t like to sing songs about broccoli and eating apples? Sarah’s energy and fun songs will entertain you and your child on your weekly shopping trip. Join us Fridays, every month for mini-music hour!

Are you ready to be impressed by how delicious healthy food can be?  Join Our Healthy Eating Specialists for a 5-course meal that meets the standards of the Whole Foods Market's Health Starts Here Program. Must sign up here or at Customer Service in advance.

Join mommy experts, Bump Club Chicago, to learn the in’s and out’s of what to feed your baby or toddler. Registration Required. Sign up in advance at bumpclubandbeyond.com.

What’s better than freshly baked bread straight out of the oven? Now you can bake your own bread loaves easily and conveniently in your home kitchen. Learn how to bake a variety of breads in this fun, hands-on class taught by Whole Foods South Loop’s own skilled bakers, Josh and James. Sign Up in Advance; Space is Limited! Register here or at Customer Service.

Did you know that our Whole Planet Foundation has funded micro-loans for over 1 million people in developing communities all over the world? Take a tour “around the world” through the aisles of our store while learning facts about Whole Planet Foundation. Submit your completed map of the world for a chance to win a gift basket full of Whole Trade/Fair Trade products! Whole Foods Market’s 2012 Prosperity Campaign runs from 2/22-3/31.

Come join our Healthy Eating Specialists as we read our way to a healthier lifestyle with our new monthly book club!

February book of the month – 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Neal D. Barnard, MD

At 7pm, we will enjoy a light snack and evening tea while we discuss the book of the month. Each book of the month will be selected from our Health Starts Here list of books and will be on display throughout the month in the Health Starts Here Book Cove.  It’s recommended but not required that you read the book before you come to the book club and we’ll discuss and share!