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Community Drummm Circle – 4-5:30pm. All ages and levels welcome. Facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow, group drumming can reduce stress, connect with others, and build musical skills. Bring a drum or play one for $4. $10. Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. 510-316-2850. DRUMMM.com.


TUESDAY, MARCH 22


Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Green Com- mittee Meeting – 12-1pm. Open to the public. Green Committee of Lafayette meets to discuss how to encourage the greening of local business- es, including how to efficiently use of environ- mentally friendly products. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lafayette Cir, Ste 103, Lafayette. Contact Jay Lifson: 925-284-7404.


Butterfly Walk – 3-4pm. Children welcome. UC Berkeley Botantical Garden volunteer Sally Levinson leads walk through collection of cater- pillars in search of butterflies. Prices range from $2-$9. Space limited; registration required. UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley. 510-643-2755. Garden@Berkeley.edu. Botanti- calGarden.Berkeley.edu.


Family Physician Essential Oils Class – 7:30- 9pm. Learn about the health benefits of using medicinal-grade essential oils, why they work and how to protect and support their health using these oils. Free. Shadelands Art Center, Annex A, 111 N Wiget, Walnut Creek. Jennie: 925-325- 5770.


THURSDAY, MARCH 24


Lunafest – 6pm. Presented by Professional Busi- nesswomen of California (PBWC) and Berkeley- based Clif Bar, makers of Luna, a nutrition bar for women. An evening dedicated to building a community of women through stories in film. $39/PBWC member, $49/nonmember. Clif Bar Auditorium, 1451 66th St, Emeryville. For more info or to register: PBWC.org.


SATURDAY, MARCH 26


Oakland Running Festival – Mar 26 & 27. 9am. The 2nd annual event begins on Sat with the health and fitness expo. Sunday’s races include full marathon/half-marathon/team relay/kid’s fun run. For more info: OaklandMarathon.com.


MONDAY, MARCH 28


Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Green Committee Meeting – 3:30-5pm. Open to the public. Green Committee of Pleasant Hill meets to discuss how to encourage the greening of local businesses, including how to efficiently use of environmentally friendly products. Back Forty Texas BBQ, 100 Coggins Dr, Pleasant Hill. PleasantHillChamber.com.


TUESDAY, MARCH 29


Yoga for Shoulder and Neck Pain Workshop – 7-9pm. All levels. Learn easy and practical take-home movements to increase comfort and decrease pain, taught by Sugi Yoga® founder Ofer Erez. $35 until Mar 15, $40 after. Registra- tion due by Mar 22. Windbell Wellness Center (in the Oak Park Shopping Center next door to Nibblers), 1924-A Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill. 925-482-6750. WindbellCenter.com.


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Emotional Wellness Using Essential Oils – 7:30-9pm. This class is devoted to emotional wellness and how using medicinal grade essential oils can reestablish a healthy state of harmony and balance both physically and emotionally. Particularly important for those dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, or just stress in general. Free. Shadelands Art Center, Youth Art 2, 111 N Wiget, Walnut Creek. Jennie: 925- 325-5770.


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30


Community CPR – 6:30-9:30pm. Learn the proper techniques for recognizing the signals of a heart attack and stroke, how to give CPR, and apply first aid for choking victims of all ages. Introduction to defibrillator (AED) use. EMS Safety Services certificate received, good for 2 yrs upon completion. $37, $7/lab fee. Heather Farms Community Center Club Rm, 301N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek. 925-943-5858. WalnutCreekRec.org.


Couples Workshop – 7-9pm. See Mar 16 listing. San Damiano Retreat, San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr, Danville. 925-837-9141. SanDamiano.org.


PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, APRIL 4


Get a Dose of P90X – Apr 4 & 16. 2:30-3:30pm. Basic exercises taught by home-based fitness program P90X developer Tony Horton. Bring water and a floor mat. Free. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP: BBarnes@SportsBasement.com.


THURSDAY, APRIL 7


Free Awareness Night – 7pm. Practice exer- cises in awareness with open love, sharing, and Q&A, led by Benitnho Massaro. Free. Berkeley Unitarian Church, 1924 Cedar St, Berkeley. For full schedule of events in Mar, Apr and May: TheOpenWay.org or EastBayOpenCircle.org. Host Cory Bright: 954-330-7586.


SATURDAY, APRIL 16


Berkeley Bay Festival – All day, all ages. Music, free sailboat and Dragon boat rides, and food at the Berkeley Marina. Booths sponsored by educational organizations from throughout the Bay Area. Day starts with a shoreline clean-up and continues with education, entertainment, and fun. Free. Berkeley Marina, Berkeley. More info: CI.Berkeley.CA.US/CalendarEventMain. aspx?calendarEventID=11348.


Get a Dose of P90X – 2:30-3:30pm. See Apr 4 listing. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP: BBarnes@ SportsBasement.com.


SATURDAY, APRIL 30


Perennial Vegetable Workshop and Plant Sale – 10am-1pm. Lecture and Q&A with Christopher Shein of Wildheart Gardens and instructor at Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Program. Learn to select and grow low-maintenance edible plants and how to naturalize annual crops such as lettuce, arugula, chard and collards by seed


saving. $20, $15/Ecology Center member, but no one turned away for lack of funds. EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St, Berkeley. More info: 510-548- 2220 x 239 or Register@EcologyCenter.org. EcologyCenter.org/EcoHouse.


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HAIR STYLIST STATION RENTAL –Up- scale Walnut Creek full-service salon looking for hair stylists. Station rental includes back bar by some of the leading hair care products like Moroccanoil, professional towel service, espresso, coffee, and tea service for yourself and all clients, competitive product commis- sions and more. Ample, free parking. Must have insurance and steady clientele. Contact Suzette: 925-588-1774.


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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 3BD/2B (SLEEPS 6-10) – Enjoy the tranquility of Lake Tahoe in this 1,350 sq. ft. 3bd/2bth home plus con- vertible beds. Whether you want to practice your tennis skills, gamble at the casinos, relax on the private beach in the summer, or ski at some of the world’s best resorts in the win- ter, this one-story home is Tahoe’s finest. For more info, go to VRBO.com/252745.


SUITE IN SPANISH-STYLE BUILDING – Two gorgeous suites available for rent in an eclectic, Spanish-style building, complete with a flower-filled courtyard, murals, and more. Join a growing group of health and wellness practitioners that occupy the various suites throughout. Building has brand-new carpet, and one of the suites has brand-new hardwood floors, new paint and electrical. Located in the historical Highland Building in Walnut Creek. Lots of free parking. Contact 925-939-3985.


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