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-JAY
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On Tuesday, May 18^th, Whole Foods Market will welcome summer with the opening of its 8^th Maryland location- a store that will offer a host of exciting features, including a vast produce section with seasonal and local offerings; indulgent bakery section serving fresh-made cakes and pretzels, breads and gluten-free options; guaranteed fresh seafood bought straight from local boats and a meat department with over 80% of the meat sourced locally; and more.

Several offerings will be unique to the location, including our coffee bar which will serve homemade gelato and popsicles, inviting customers to cool off and connect to the public Wi-Fi.

In celebration of the opening, Whole Foods Market will be holding an array of exciting events throughout the month of May, including-

May 3^rd 7^th 10^th 14^th :: Allegro Metro Blitz

At the peak of morning commuter rush-hour, Rocket Man will be dispensing free samples of the exclusive brand Allegro Coffee to Maryland Metro commuters from his Coffee Back Pack.   Store team members will be on hand to talk about the products and the new store.

Receive a grown-for-Whole Foods Market Friendship Salad from the mobile salad cart and learn how John Maniscalco of Chesapeake Greenhouse in Sudlersville, MD is able to supply fresh lettuce all-year-round

Location: Front of the new Whole Foods Market store

Time: 11AM – 1PM

MAY 18^th 2010 :: OPEN FOR BUSINESS

10:00 AM Bread Breaking Ceremony

May 20, 2010 :: Spa Night

Enjoy complimentary facial treatments by Skin Organics founder Ann Webb and her expert staff and get a spa goody bag filled with fabulous products from the Whole Body department. Meet local vendors and sample a variety of products for the mind, body & soul.

Location: Whole Body Area

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

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