Store Calendar
Check out all of our exciting classes and events!
Register online by clicking the Register Now! button or at our customer service center by calling 636-527-1160. Acteva is a registration sponsor of our Whole Lifestyle Center.
Class sizes are limited, so please register early! If there is a fee for the class, payment is required at the time of registration. More registration and cancellation information is at the bottom of this page.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 2nd
Community Juice Feasting Workshop with Author and Nutritionist Shawn Stevenson
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | $15.00Whole Lifestyle Center
In this exclusive workshop you’ll discover:
*How juicing can improve your neurological health and performance
*What juicing secrets can help you to have clearer skin in just hours?
*How to protect your fresh-made juice from oxidation
*The 3 common juice fasting mistakes you need to AVOID
*What ratio of fruits & veggies you need to juice for your unique “metabolic type”
*And much more! www.thessmodel.com
Saturday, June 2nd
Store Tour with our Value Guru: Balanced Meals without Breaking the Bank
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE! Due to space limitations, Advance registration is required.
With Marcia Whelan, Marketing Team Leader, and/or Courtney Bell, In-store Educator
We believe everyone should be able to afford to eat quality food. If you think higher quality always means higher price, think again! We offer real food, all free of artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats, at the best possible price. Take our store tour to learn how you can get the most for your money every day. We’ll also be discussing our “Health Starts Here” program which is focused on providing you with tools to improve your eating habits in wonderfully delicious ways. In this tour you’ll learn about the ANDI scoring system, simple tips for healthy eating and sample some of these amazing foods. Meet at the Customer Service Desk.
Friday, June 8th
second friday notes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE! Reservations not requiredCafe'
Robert “Bob” Lowes’ poetry has appeared in numerous journals, including The New Republic, Jabberwock Review, and The Tampa Review, as well as several anthologies. He won the graduate poetry prize in 2005 and 2006 from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is also a former president of the St. Louis Poetry Center and is currently a co-curator of the organization’s Observable Reading series. Catherine Rankovic has written several books as well as essays, poems, anthologies and online journals. She currently teaches in the new online graduate creative-writing program at Lindenwood University. Her awards include the Missouri Biennial Award for essay writing, an Academy of American Poets award, and several regional and local first-place awards. She mentors new authors and her website is www.BookEval.com. Our musician this month is Marion Berktold. Marion was born in Germany, but before moving to the United States, she was part of the background voices in a cover band and a local all girl´s band, called “Momentary Girls.” She is now writing songs of her own and performing with other local musicians. St. Louis poet, Dwight Bitikofer is the emcee for the event, which is co-sponsored by the St. Louis Poetry Center. Dwight Bitikofer can be reached at bitikofer@timesnewspapers.com for more information.
Saturday, June 9th
Meet Our One Dime at a Time Recipient: Tenth Life Cat Rescue
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Whole Foods Market gives 10 cents per bag to customers who re-use their own shopping bags for their purchased groceries. This program reduces our impact on the environment and now supports local nonprofit groups. Throughout April, May and June, customers will have the choice to accept their cash refund or donate the cash back to our store’s chosen nonprofit organization, Tenth Life Cat Rescue. Tenth Life Cat Rescue saves stray cats and kittens from the streets of St. Louis, MO, with particular attention to those with special needs, injuries, or medical conditions that make it difficult for other organizations to afford their care. Weather permitting; they will have many of their cats and kittens out on the sidewalk all looking for a loving, permanent home. Too, the first 25 customers to come by their table to meet them will receive a free Whole Foods Market tote bag. For more information, go to: http://tenthlifecats.org/
Saturday, June 9th
Beeswax Lip Balm Demonstration: Putting the spotlight on a lesser-used bee product
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE! Reservations not RequiredAs part of our “Share the Buzz” event, Brianna McGuire of the City Seeds Urban Farm program at St. Patrick Center will be making lip balm! Using beeswax sourced from the fives hives from City Seeds, an organic farm in the heart of downtown St. Louis, and including ingredients from Cheryl’s Herbs in Maplewood, Brianna will celebrate the great potential of our local products. Demonstrations of lip balm making as well as information on how to start at home will be available. You can even take some home! There will be lip balm give-a-ways and information on how to purchase lip balms.
Saturday, June 9th
Share the Buzz
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE! Reservations not required
Members of the Three Rivers Beekeepers organization will be speaking about the importance of honey bees and beekeepers to our food supply. They’ll demonstrate beekeeping equipment and answer questions about the varied activities of the hobbyist and commercial beekeeper. They’ll even have an observation hive on hand so everyone can see live honey bees going about their work in the hive. Three Rivers Beekeepers, based in St. Peters, Missouri, is a beekeeping club supporting and providing educational programs to approximately 300 hobbyist and commercial beekeepers across eastern Missouri. Learn more about Three Rivers Beekeepers by visiting www.ThreeRiversBeekeepers.com. Our Whole Body team will participate as well, talking about the importance of “Bee” vitamins and their support for stress as well as the health benefits of Bee Pollen. “Bee” sure to stop by our Prepared Foods department where they will be sampling a very tasty, Raspberry, BEEt Salad and Here’s a brief description to get your taste buds going…Earthy red BEEts are sweetened using honey, including tart ingredients like raspberry, cranberry, and orange making this a refreshing summer time salad that you really must taste to “bee”lieve.
Thursday, June 14th
Giacomo Cooks: Sicilian Appetizer and Pasta
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | $25, Reservations RequiredWhole Lifestyle Center
With Sicilian Chef, James Reedey
Join us in this class and we will learn how to prepare one of the most sought after of Italian Appetizers: Stuffed Artichokes. This appetizer is one of the mainstays of Sicilian cuisine and is sure to delight and pleasantly surprise anyone you prepare it for. We will couple this famous dish with another Sicilian mainstay, a delicious Cauliflower and Smoked Ham pasta you just won’t be able to get enough of. Buon Appetito! www.giacomocooks.com
Friday, June 22nd
Vanishing of the Bees Screening
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $5, Advance Registration is requiredWhole Lifestyle Center
Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon threatens the loss of much more than honey as we depend on honeybees to pollinate one third of the food on our tables. Vanishing of the Bees chronicles the innermost thoughts and feelings of beekeepers and scientists as they fight to preserve the honeybee and make it through another day. Narrated by Oscar Nominee, Ellen Page and featuring author Michael Pollan, the film also presents a platform of solutions, encouraging audiences to “bee” the change they want to see in the world. John Timmons, local area beekeeper will be present to conduct a Q&A session following the screening. John began his career as a beekeeper along with his wife, Jane, when they wondered why they saw no honey bees in the gardens. A further investigation led them to their local beekeeping club … and the rest is history. John began his beekeeping career in 2006 with a couple of hives in his St. Charles backyard. Since that time, he has expanded his hobby to include more hives, more bees and a greater understanding and appreciation of the honey bees and how they impact the world around us. He is co-founder and past president of Three Rivers Beekeepers, a large beekeeping organization with some 300 members based in St. Peters, Missouri. He is current vice-president of the Missouri State Beekeepers Association and a frequent speaker on the subject of honey bees and beekeeping to groups throughout the area.
Saturday, June 23rd
Raw Food, Real World
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | $45, Advance registration is requiredWhole Lifestyle Center
You’re going to learn how to make some of the most delicious and energizing meals you’ve ever had directly from Certified Raw Food Chef and Author Shawn Stevenson. In this exclusive workshop you’ll learn:
*The 5 biggest mistakes to AVOID when making raw food dishes
*How to adjust a raw food diet for your unique “Metabolic Type”
*What foods are a MUST when eating a high raw or raw food diet
*How to make amazing raw food dishes that will be a hit at parties and get togethers
*The simple raw food gadgets you can use to make hundreds of delicious raw food meals
*And more!
Saturday, June 23rd
Open Door Animal Sanctuary Pet Adoption Day
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are hosting a pet adoption day for the Open Door Animal Sanctuary. The ODAS is dedicated to preserving the life and health of homeless cats and dogs. They provide shelter, food, veterinary care and much love to 400 cats and dogs until they can be placed with forever families. Weather permitting; they will have animals for adoption out on our sidewalk. www.odas.org
Saturday, June 23rd
Health Starts Here - Grill’n and Chill’n Summer Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE! Reservatons not RequiredLooking for a big bang for your B-B-Q bash? Celebrate summer throughout the store with delicious ideas and recipes that are plant strong, nutrient dense perfect for summer happenings. Stop in for sweet and savory ideas to keep your family on the right track while still enjoying your favorite dishes! Visit each department with a Picnic Checklist provided to you and taste items perfect for Grill’n and Chill’n. Enter to win a Health Starts Here picnic basket valued at $100. No purchase necessary.
Tuesday, June 26th
STLVegGirl: Vegan / Gluten-Free Class
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | $25, Advanced Registration RequiredWhole Lifestyle Center
With STLVegGirl, Caryn Dugan
With the rise of gluten intolerance’s and the popularity of plant-based (vegan) diets colliding, it has become a challenge to put food on the table. In this 100% vegan/GF class we’ll explore recipes that will keep your body happy and healthy. It’ll keep that waistline slim, too!
Our vegan/gluten-free menu includes:
Oil-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus
Savory Polenta with Braised Kale
Black Bean Soup
Chai-Oat Cookies
Friday, June 29th
Town and Country Crossing Movie Night at the Lake
8:00 PM | FREE!!In the plaza
Bring your family out for a free movie and free refreshments. Check our website for the name of the movie. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets!
Registration Information
Whole Foods Market offers these classes for your benefit. The information presented represents the views of the lecturer and may or may not reflect the views of Whole Foods Market. As always, you should decide what is appropriate for you and your lifestyle. Classes fill up fast. Please sign up early. For preparation purposes, registration for adult classes ends at noon on the day of the class and registration for children's classes ends 24 hours prior to the event. Payment is due at the time of registration. Please notify us of any special dietary restrictions when you register.
Sold Out / Cancelled Classes
Only patrons that have prepaid for classes will be eligible to attend a sold out class.
If you need to cancel attendance at a class, please contact our store at 636-527-1160. A class credit will be given if you cancel within 48 hours prior to the class start time. No class credits will be provided for cancellations less than 48 hours. Cancellations left on E-mail or faxed to the store will not be honored. Online registrations will have a small service fee subtracted from their refund. Whole Foods Market has the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment or instructor illness. You will be contacted by phone regarding the cancellation and you will receive a class credit or a refund.
Questions?
Contact our Whole Kid's Club Coordinator at diane.vanbooven@wholefoods.com for private tours, classes and parties for children.
All Classes are demonstration style, unless designated "hands-on" in the class description. You will be able to sample the foods prepared during the class. All cooking classes provide a complementary beverage that could include mineral water or wine to appropriately compliment the foods. The number of class participants is limited due to the size of the room. Please be sure to make your reservations early.
KIDS CLUB EVENTS
Monday, April 2nd - Monday, December 31st
Story Time: Every Monday and Tuesday in our Whole Lifestyle Center
Free, Reservations not required.10 - 10:30am
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Does your child love stories? Relax and engage your child’s imagination with a variety of fun books. Open to all ages, and especially for young ones and parents. We’ll also have some yummy treats on hand for you to enjoy as well as a fun activity.
Friday, April 6th - Friday, December 28th
YogaKids: Every Friday in our Whole Lifestyle Center
$12 per class. Advance registration is required.4 - 5pm
With Michaela Turner, Certified YogaKids Teacher
This series is an introduction to yoga for very young children 3 – 7 years old (older siblings are also welcome to enroll). Done in conjunction with Children’s Classic songs, the yoga is fast moving and FUN.
Thursday, June 7th - Thursday, June 21st
Signing Time Academy Classes: Thursday, June 7, 14 and 21
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | $30.00 per child for all three classes, $10.00 per additional sibling.Whole Lifestyle Center
Ages 0 – 3, Reservations require
With Kimberly Schaefer, Master Signing Time Academy Instructor
Signing Time Academy Classes are based on the award-winning show Signing Time! During this series of classes, the children will be playing games, making noise and creating some fun all while learning some American Sign Language vocabulary! Topics covered in this series include survival signs, time to eat and potty dance.
Saturday, June 9th
A Special Play Date with Dad
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $25 per family Call Jennifer for reservationsWhole Lifestyle Center
With Jennifer MacAdam-Miller from Reading Habitat 11am, 12pm & 1 pm
Dads and kids are invited to join Reading Habitat for a storybook adventure to celebrate Father’s Day. Jennifer will be reading The Key to My Heart by Nira Harel. In this story, a search for a lost set of keys gives Jonathan a glimpse of a day in his dad’s life. Join Jennifer as she plays out this story with the kids. They will eat pizza, visit a pretend post office, get a pretend haircut, look at magazines and newspapers and make a keychain that is sure to melt dad’s heart. For reservations, call Jennifer at 314-401-4809 or Jennifer at readinghabitat.com
Monday, June 11th - Monday, June 25th
Monday, June 11 and Monday, June 25Story Time with Erin Meckfessel of Pickles & Ice Cream Baby Planning
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE!WholeLifestyle Center
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Certified sleep consultant, Erin Meckfessel, is committed to empowering parents with the knowledge and tools you need to gently guide your babies or toddlers into healthy sleeping habits. Come to the above story hours and Erin will have some helpful advice regarding sleeping schedules, naps, crib to bed transitions, co-sleeping and toddler night waking.
Saturday, June 16th
Cirque du Soleil Bus at Whole Foods Market
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE!With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Calling all families! During the above hours, the Cirque du Soleil bus will be on Whole Foods Market parking lot. Cirque du Soleil will provide popcorn, photo opportunities and some other fun attractions for the kids and their families to enjoy!
Monday, June 18th - Tuesday, June 19th
Story Time with Jenny Donaldson: Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE!Whole Lifestyle Center
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Come to this special story hour and meet Jenny Donaldson. Jenny is the illustrator of The Earth, the Alphabet and Me. After Jenny reads this special story, the kids will make a craft using recycled products.
Wednesday, June 20th
Muny Kids come to Whole Foods Market
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE!Cafe'
With Diane Van Booven, Kids Club Coordinator
Parents bring your kids to our café area and hear The Muny Kids perform songs from all seven shows of the 2012 Muny season. Snacks will be served. Make sure you enter to win a gift basket full of Whole Foods Market products for kids!
