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Check out these gluten-free events happening around the U.S. in July.
What: Gluten-Free 1st Fridays
When: Friday, July 3; 4 pm – 6 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Little Rock, AR
More Details: There will be information, team members from Whole Foods Market – Little Rock that are gluten free experts, gluten free sampling, and a gluten free Tour. If you are not gluten intolerant, but are curious about it, join us! Shopping gluten free can be easier than it looks, and we are here to help. Meet on the Gluten Free aisle at 4 pm.
What: NFCA Speaks to NJ Celiac Support Group
When: Tuesday, July 7; 7:00 pm
Where: Hunterdon Medical Center — Flemington, NJ
More Details: Contact Danene Gooding at 908-806-7407 or dgooding@embarqmail.com
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Wednesday, July 8; 10 am
Where: Whole Foods Market — St. Louis, MO
More Details: FREE, but please register in advance. Join Jill Duncan, marketing specialist and gluten-free gal, to learn about the foods we carry that are deemed gluten-free by their manufacturers. Walk through each department, learn how to read labels, find out what resources are available and enjoy samples too.
What: Chesapeake Celiac Support Group — Bunko Night!
When: Friday, July 10; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: AAMC Health Sciences Pavillion — Annapolis, MD
More Details: A fun night of Bunko as well as a brief presentation by Choice Batter, a new vendor from Columbia that makes Gluten-Free batter for frying fish, chicken, etc. Contact Pat Minnigh @PatMinn@verizon.net for more information.
What: Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day
When: Friday, July 10; 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Holiday Inn — Springdale, AR
More Details: Informational/educational sessions for food and food service industry professionals, health professional and the general public. Gluten-free networking luncheon. Check NCFA for tickets and more information.
What: Gluten-Free Cooking Class
When: Saturday, July 11; 10 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Fairfax, VA
More Details: FREE. Bread-and-Breakfast theme cooking class with Jules Shepard. Free product samples, recipe cards and coupons to take home. There will be lots of yummy food to taste and you can see how each is made so you feel confident making it at home. After the class, Jules will answer any questions you may have about gluten-free cooking as well as host a Cookbook signing and Gluten free beer tasting! We will have both of Jules’ books available for purchase at the book signing! (Jules’ cooking class is full, but you can still email Jessica.Baer@wholefoods.com to be waitlisted and/or find out about Jules next scheduled class!)
What: Gluten-Free Fair
When: Saturday, July 11; 12 noon – 3:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Fairfax, VA
More Details: Live music, lots of food, vendors, demos, and samples all over the store offering delectable gluten-free delights! The local Celiac Sprue Association will be present with a table set up! And don’t miss out on the raffles and prize giveaways to be held at 2pm! This event will be immediately following Jules Shepard‘s gluten-free cooking class. (Jules’ cooking class is full, but you can still email Jessica.Baer@wholefoods.com to be waitlisted and/or find out about Jules next scheduled class!) Jules will be doing a book signing that will be open to the public following her class. We will have both of Jules’ books available for purchase at the book signing!
What: Gluten-Free Support Group
When: Wednesday, July 15; 6:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Winter Park, FL
More Details: FREE, but please register at customer service. Angie will host a support group session with discussion on living a gluten-free lifestyle. We’ll also be sampling products from Liberty Bakery and our own Whole Foods Market Bakehouse.
What: Gluten-Free Support Group – Ice Cream Social
When: Wednesday, July 15; 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Naperville, IL
More Details: Cost $5. Join Sueson Vess of Special Eats and sample delicious gluten and dairy free ice cream options. Bring the family and enjoy! A small fee for this group has been added for class instructor and material fees. No participant will be turned away. Please pay at the customer service desk as you come. No sign up is necessary.
What: Cooking Class – No-Bake Gluten-Free Brownies
When: Thursday, July 16; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Denver, CO
More Details: FREE. Jean Duane, Alternative Cook, will demonstrate how to make No-Bake Gluten-Free Brownies from her newly published cookbook, Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free. Learn how to make this favorite dessert which is a perfect summer treat! Reserve your spot at the customer service desk.
What: Gluten-Free Living
When: Friday, July 17; 11 am – 12 noon
Where: Whole Foods — Santa Rosa, CA
More Details: FREE. Take a journey through the aisles of our store as we share special gluten-free choices and information for those on special diets, and sample some delicious gluten-free products. Reservations recommended; contact Customer Service (707-575-7915) to sign-up.
What: Gluten-Free Support Group – Beer and Pizza Party
When: Sunday, July 19; 4 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Rochester Hills, MI
More Details: FREE. Join us in the café with copies of your favorite gluten free recipes to share. Familiarize yourself with our ever-growing line of gluten free products, check out available recipes and discuss the experience you have had living gluten free. This month, sample a variety of (manufacture advertised) Gluten Free pizzas and enjoy 25-cent pours and $3 pints of select, Gluten Free BEERS! Contact our Concierge Aimee at 248-371-1400 or aimee.soltis@wholefoods.com, for more information.
What: What’s New at Whole Foods Market?
When: Monday, July 20; 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — St. Louis, MO
More Details: Cost $5. This month Jill will showcase new products that are labeled gluten-free by their manufacturers. We’ll walk the sales floor then sit down for samples and conversation, so bring your questions, tips and experiences with eating this special diet. Please pre-register on-line or at the customer service desk as space is limited.
What: Celiac Awareness Night with the Phillies
When: Monday, July 20; 7:05 pm game start
Where: Citizens Bank Park — Philadelphia, PA
More Details: Gluten-Free stadium treats will be available. To purchase tickets, go to Phillies box office website and enter promotion code ‘CELIAC’.
What: Gluten- and Casein-Free Diet Workshop
When: Wednesday, July 22; 10 am – 12 noon
Where: Pathfinders for Autism Resource Center — Hunt Valley, MD
More Details: This workshop is FREE but registration (by July 20) is required. Register on-line or call 443-330-5370. This workshop will cover topics such as the potential benefits of the GFCF diet, shopping strategies for the budget conscious, ready-made and easy meal planning, resources and more. Subsequent field trips to local grocery stores will be scheduled during the workshop so that participants can put into action what they learned.
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Wednesday, July 22; 6 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Austin, TX
More Details: FREE. Tour the store in search of the best gluten-free products with our knowledgeable guide and team member, Anne Allen, also with the Austin Chapter of the Alamo Celiac Support Group. Sign up at the Concierge Desk or call 512.542.2243.
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Wednesday, July 22; 10 am
Where: Whole Foods Market — St. Louis, MO
More Details: FREE, but please register in advance. Join Jill Duncan, marketing specialist and gluten-free gal, to learn about the foods we carry that are deemed gluten-free by their manufacturers. Walk through each department, learn how to read labels, find out what resources are available and enjoy samples too.
What: Gluten-Free Cooking
When: Thursday, July 23; 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Wellington, FL
More Details: FREE. Registration required. Chef Joe will be teaching us how to make a Gluten Free dinner that tastes great and is easy for anyone to put together. Bring your appetite and your gluten free questions.
What: Store Tour: Gluten-Free Diet
When: Saturday, July 25; 10 am – 11 am
Where: Whole Foods — Denver, CO
More Details: FREE. Join us for an informative tour on how to shop for a Gluten-free Diet. Reserve your space at the customer service desk.
What: Live Free, Gluten-Free Tour and Tasting
When: Friday, July 31; 8 am – 10 am
Where: Whole Foods — Overland Park, KS
More Details: Cost $5. Join Rebecca Miller as she teaches you how to navigate your way through a Gluten Free Diet and where to find the Gluten Free Products in our store. This event includes a “mini-meal” tasting of some of our foods suitable for most gluten free diets. Please sign-up by contacting Guest Services (913) 652-9633.
