Store Calendar

The Community Kitchen!

Our new food education center officially opens this month. Look to cooking classes for seasonal recipes, food tastings to try new and exciting products, and educational seminars for tips on bettering yourself and your diet. If you'd like to attend one of our informative classes, we ask that you sign up in advance at our Customer Service desk or by calling 215.481.0800. Seating is limited and we can only guarantee seating for those who have signed up in advance. We hope to see you in the classroom!

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• Saturday, December 20th

  Sugar & Spice

  5-7 p.m. Free

  Enjoy the sounds of holiday music as you sip a warm beverage and enjoy a sweet treat while surrounded by our beautiful 7' Frasier Fir Christmas trees.

• Tuesday, December 30th

  Cocktail Bar

  12-2 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. Free

  Spice up your New Year's celebration with cocktails! We'll give you great ideas for quick and delicious drinks for everyone.

• Wednesday, December 31st

  Countdown to 12... noon!

  11:59 a.m. (stop by earlier for samples) Free

  Get a taste of the New Year twelve hours early! Join us at the Holiday Table for sparkling cider and scrumptious hors d'oeuvres. We'll show you how to create an exciting celebration weather you're out with friends or in for a quiet evening.

• Saturday, January 3rd

  Sugar Alternatives Class

  12-1 p.m. Cost: $5

  Please register at Customer Service.

  Instructor: Dana S. has a sweet tooth that can't be stopped! Years of trying to cut out the refined sweets has given her plenty of experience with the many sugar alternatives available.

  Is one of your New Year's resolutions to cut out sugar? Don't fret, you can still enjoy scrumptious sweets! Come and taste a wide variety of sugar alternatives and learn how to replace sugar in your favorite recipes.

• Tuesday, January 6th

  Change Your Daily Grind in 2009

  8-10 a.m. Cost: Free

  Sick of the same old coffee? Try something new in 2009! Our Allegro and 365 brand coffee offers quality, variety, and value. Today, try a 12oz cup of coffee on us! Offer good while supplies last. One free cup per customer.

• Tuesday, January 6th

  De-Junk Your Kitchen

  6 p.m. Cost: $7

  Please register at Customer Service.

  Instructor: Lois Quigly is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.  She is also a whole foods cook, life coach, natural products expert and the founder and President of Intrinsic Well Being.

  Do you have foods in your cabinets that have expired? Are irradiated? Filled with of chemicals, dyes and colorings? Start your new year with a clean kitchen that inspires you to eat healthier. At this session, you will learn what foods are hazards to your health and how to rejuvenate your pantry.

• Wednesday, January 7th

  Blood Drive

  12-6 p.m. Free

  Sign up for your time slot at Customer Service. Walk-ins are also welcome.

  It is important to remember that blood cannot be manufactured... the only source is you - the volunteer blood donor. When you give blood, you are doing one of the most amazing things anyone can dream of - saving a life.

  Your blood donation is very important to the health and welfare of hospital patients in our area, as the need for blood is never ending. Blood products play a vital role in saving the lives of:

  • Premature infants
  • Accident / trauma victims
  • Cardiac patients
  • Individuals undergoing chemotherapy for cancer or leukemia
  • Burn victims
  • Surgical patients
  • Hospital patients undergoing an organ or bone marrow transplant
  • Individuals suffering from aplastic or sickle cell anemia

  Although you may never know the recipient(s) of your blood donation, you can be assured that they and their families are extremely grateful. All donors will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gas card and a big screen TV!

• Saturday, January 10th

  Oatmeal-ology

  10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5

  Please register at Customer Service.

  Instructor: Deirdre W. is our resident Demo Queen and oatmeal lover!

  January is National Oatmeal Month! Join us as we explore the wonderful world of oatmeal. Discover shortcuts to making traditional steel cut oats and create delicious breakfasts by adding some traditional (and some not so traditional) treats to your oatmeal. Deirdre will share some of her family recipes and we invite you to bring along your own recipes share with the group.

• Tuesday, January 13th

  Raw Foods Class

  6:15 p.m. Cost: $20

  Please register at Customer Service.

  Instructor: Michelle Pierson is a certified Raw Food Chef and Instructor.

  Looking for a whole new exciting approach to weight loss, health and beauty without it being too complicated? At this demonstration class, see how to prepare an amazing and vibrant meal with living plant based foods.  You will learn what a raw food diet consists of and how to easily incorporate it into your lifestyle. 

• Thursday, January 15th

  Third Thursdays

  6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free

  Enjoy an evening of wonderful art, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and great conversation at this new monthly event. Our Third Thursday gatherings will allow you the opportunity to meet local artists as they display their work in our café.

• Saturday, January 17th

  Happy Saturday: Pancakes, Pancakes!

  11 a.m. Cost: $5

  Please register at Customer Service.

  Instructor: Trina O'Boyle from the HappyBaby Baby Food Company is the mom of two healthy young boys. As a former teacher, Trina understands how cooking with children can help in the development of fine motor skills, boost self confidence and help form a strong foundation for a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

  Our new monthly kids cooking class is here! At this event, Trina from HappyBaby will engage preschoolers aged 3-5 in hands-on activities. Each class will focus on healthy organic foods that taste great! Enjoy a story, craft, and interactive demonstration where each child will make a delicious treat. This month it's all about pancakes!

• Tuesday, January 20th

  Inauguration Day Food Festival

  12-2 p.m. Cost: Free

  Join us in welcoming our new President with an afternoon of his family's favorites. We'll enjoy Barack Obama's very own chili recipe as well as some other politically inspired treats.

• Sunday, January 25th

  Healthy Snacking for Toddlers

  3 p.m. Cost: $5

  Please register at Customer Service.

  Instructor: Dana S. is the mom of a high energy, picky 1-year-old.

  Do you have a picky toddler? Getting your little one to eat a healthy diet can be a struggle. Learn how high calorie, nutrient packed snacks can help your tiny terror get all the necessary nutrients he needs. We'll prepare several recipes that are sure to become regular weapons in your war against junk food. Kids are welcome to join us as taste testers.

• Tuesday, January 27th

  Half Pints: Everything Oatmeal

  5 p.m. Cost: $5

  Please register at Customer Service.

  Celebrate National Oatmeal month with tasty treats kids will love! We'll whip up a delicious oatmeal dessert and create new and exciting oatmeal masterpieces for breakfast. Kids are welcome enjoy their hearty creations here, so you can cross dinner off your list for tonight!

• Every Wednesday

  Doin' It Better

  4:00-7:00 p.m. Free

  Travel the store enjoying tastes from each department. Can you guess the secret ingredient?

• Every Saturday & Sunday

  Omelet Bar

  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  Are you looking for a hearty breakfast that’s tasty and healthy? Our Omelet Chef is here to help. Order your omelet the way you like, packed full of veggies or with scrumptious all-natural meats and cheese. Toss a slice of toast or a bagel on the side and you’ve got your day off to a terrific start!

• Every Monday

  The Whole Difference

  12:00-2:00 p.m. Free

  Let us show you the high quality and value offered by the 365 and 365 Organic Everyday Value line. See how they compare to the national brands and conventional competitors.

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