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April Gluten-Free Events

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Check out these gluten-free events happening around the U.S. in April.

What: Celiac Awareness Night at the Philadelphia 76ers
When: Friday, April 10; 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Wachovia Center — Philadelphia, PA
More Details: To purchase your tickets for NFCA’s Celiac Awareness Night with the Philadelphia 76ers,  go to: www.nba.com/sixers/celiac and enter promotional code “CELIAC” to guarantee that you get the special NFCA ticket discount and that proceeds from your ticket sales go to support celiac awareness!In addition to a great night of basketball and gluten-free food, there will be a pre-game silent auction featuring autographed official Philadelphia 76ers jerseys with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit the cause of celiac disease!

What: Gluten-Free Cooking
When: Saturday, April 11; 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Carmel, IN
More Details: FREE. Get gluten free cooking tips each month from someone who lives the lifestyle & loves to cook! This month Sandy Haney dishes up Pesto Pasta Salad, homemade Country Bread & Matter of Flax Crackers. RSVP at 569.1517. Leave message for Sarah Smith.

What: Gluten-Free Tours
When: Tuesday, April 14; 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Overland Park, KS
More Details: Please register in advance by calling (913) 663-2951. Join Nick as he takes you on a tour and sampling of some of the gluten-free products that we carry in our store. He will discuss a few tips and tricks on how to adopt a gluten-free diet and what to look for on a nutrition label.

What: Gluten-Free Group
When: Tuesday, April 14; 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Naperville, IL
More Details: Free. Whole Lifestyle Center. Join Suesson Vess for a social evening of information and support!  This is an open event to all with a Gluten Free diet or sensitivities.

What: The Sweet Side of Gluten-Free Cooking
When: Tuesday, April 14; 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Providence, RI
More Details: Cost $5. Spruce up your repertoire of gluten free recipes with a dose of inspiration from Russell Kerman, Executive chef for the Pinelli Mara Restaurant Group and his pastry chef, Holly Nevodonski. His class here last October sold out. Sign up early to secure a seat! Please pre-register and pre-pay as seating is limited!

What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Wednesday, April 15; 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Providence, RI
More Details: Free. Registered dietician, Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN, will lead a gluten free store tour to introduce you to the many different products and ingredients and answer questions along the way. Please pre-register at Customer Service by April 13th.

What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Wednesday, April 15; 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Carmel, IN
More Details: FREE. Take our store tour for an overview of the great values we offer everyday as well as some valuable tips on stretching your dollar. Enjoy samples too! Meet at the front of the store. RSVP to reserve your space at Carmel: 569.1517 Leave message for Sarah Smith.

What: Gluten-Free Support Group
When: Friday, April 17; 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — West Bloomfield, MI
More Details: Free. Email karen.russel@wholefoods.com for more information or to sign up

What: Gluten-Free Support Group
When: Saturday, April 17; Noon – 2 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Newton, MA
More Details: $10.00, Registration required at Customer Service. Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN, Director of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, offer tips on how to live a gluten free lifestyle. The lecture is followed by a store tour and sampling of a variety of gluten free products.  Class participants receive a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase.

What: Living and Loving a GF Diet
When: Saturday, April 18; 11 am – 12:30 pm
Where: 3345 Duke St., Alexandria, VA
More Details: Cost is $25 for one person or $40 for two. Register at www.harriswholehealth.com/services or email Cheryl@harriswholehealth.com. Call 571-271-8742 for questions. Workshop taught by Cheryl Harris, registered dietition and nutritionist, to help you navigate the gluten-free diet.

What: Thrive Allergy Expo
When: Saturday, April 18; 9 am – 6 pm and Sunday, April 19: 9 am – 5 pm
Where: McCormick Place — Chicago, IL
More Details: $15 for both days, or $10 for one. Whole Foods Market customers can get 2 for 1 tickets by using promo code “WholeFoods” when purchasing tickets. Gluten-Free and allergy expo with special events, features, and speakers the whole family will enjoy.

What: Celiac Awareness Day
When: Saturday, April 18; 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Providence, RI
More Details: Free. Join us today for store-wide gluten free food sampling and visit with our special guests!

What: Live Free! Gluten-Free!
When: Monday, April 20; 6 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Little Rock, AR
More Details: Everyone is welcome to come learn about living Gluten Free.

What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Thursday, April 23; 4 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Boulder, CO
More Details: Join Whole Foods and our Partner and registered Dietitian, Lisa Lanzano from Essential Nutrition as we learn all about a gluten free lifestyle. All guests will get a free reusable bag. Please be at the Concierge Desk by 4pm so we can start the tour promptly at 4. No reservations necessary.

What: Gluten-Free Tasting and Tour
When: Wednesday, April 29; 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Philadelphia, PA
More Details: Enjoy gluten free samples throughout our store, meet vendors, take a gluten free tour at 6:00 pm, and speak with a Registered Dietician who will be available all evening to answer any and all questions about living a gluten free lifestyle.

What: Gluten-Free Tours
When: Thursday, April 30; 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Overland Park, KS
More Details: Please register in advance by calling (913) 663-2951. Join Nick as he takes you on a tour and sampling of some of the gluten-free products that we carry in our store. He will discuss a few tips and tricks on how to adopt a gluten-free diet and what to look for on a nutrition label.

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