During February, there are a few upcoming events—plus some discounts ending soon—at New Leaf Community Markets and Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz and Capitola.
New Leaf:
February 7-8, get 50% off select chocolate items (treat yourself or do early Valentine shopping!)
Feb. events at Westside location include:
Love & Chocolate
You don’t need a significant other to join this cooking class focused on love, self-care and sensuality. Join Talya Lutzker, Certified Ayurvedic practitioner and chef in making decadent chocolate treats and homemade body care recipes that nurture self-care and sensuality for you or a loved one. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb 11, $40 per person or $70 for 2.
1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. Preregistration required.
Foodie Crafts for Kids – Make a Valentine’s Gift
Kids 16 and under are invited to make a unique picture frame using organic ingredients they can give as a gift, using dried lentils, quinoa, rice and pasta. This is a free, drop-in event, with no preregistration required. It’s taking place at three New Leaf stores at three different times from Feb 11 through Feb 13.
- Downtown store: Wed, Feb 11, Noon to 2p.m.
- Capitola store: Thurs, Feb 12, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Westside store: Fri, Feb 13, 4-6 p.m.
Learn more at newleaf.com/events.
Store Contact Info
Westside Location: 1101 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, (831) 426-1306
Downtown SC Location: 134 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, (831) 425-1793
Capitola Location: 1210 41st Ave, Capitola, (831) 479-7987
There are also locations in Half Moon Bay, Felton, San Jose, Pleasanton, and Boulder Creek
Whole Foods
Customer Appreciation Week at WFM Capitola & Santa Cruz ends Feb. 8.
Highlights:
Free coffee and tea daily from 8-11 a.m. through Sun, Feb. 8 (both locations)
Free BBQ lunch Sat, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Capitola) and from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Santa Cruz)
Other events include:
Kids cookie decorating class with Valentine’s Day theme, 5-6 p.m. Tues, Feb. 10 – Capitola location
$10/child; call 464-2900 to reserve a spot
Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com.
Contact Info for Santa Cruz/Capitola
Whole Foods Market Santa Cruz is located at 911 Soquel Ave. Call (831) 426-9901 for more information.
Whole Foods Market Capitola is located at 1710 41st Ave. Call (831) 464-2900 for more information.
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