and group support with mindful eating and home practices. $225. Watertown Center for the Healing Arts, 23 Main St, Watertown Sq, Skylight Yoga Studio, Watertown. 617-678-0607.
NamasteNutrition.com.
World Peace Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. The public is welcome to attend a meditation for world peace which will be followed by a 30-minute talk on the connection between inner peace and global peace. Free. Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace, 75 Common St, Watertown. 617-926-1230.
BKWSU.org.
MONDAY, APRIL 16
Boston Marathon – A 26.2-mile human foot race and America’s oldest annual marathon. The course starts on Main St, Hopkinton. Registration is closed so come to volunteer or to cheer on the runners.
BostonMarathon.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
BMC Oncology Massage Program – Apr 17- Jul 19. Students will review standards of care for cancer patients, learn about specific positioning and safety aspects of working with and around medical devices. Participants gain thorough knowledge of working inpatient and outpatient in a hospital setting. $1,000. Cortiva Institute Boston, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-688-2000.
Cortiva.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
Children with Special Needs Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Free workshop, for parents and teachers, on Brain Mapping and drug-free approaches for the treatment of ADD, Autism and other special needs. Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears St, Burlington. 781-444-9115.
RetrainYourBrain.com.
Brain Boosters: Nutrients That Work for Attention, Memory, Mood and Behavior – 7-8:30pm. Dr. Parris Kidd is a nationally renowned expert on brain health and book author. Meet the brain behind developments in brain food. Limited to 60. Reserve today. Free. $5 coupon on products discussed. Debra’s Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Ave, West Concord. 978-371-7573.
DebrasNaturalGourmet.com.
What is Wisdom? Intro to Practical Philosophy – Wednesdays, Apr 18-Jun 20. 7-9pm. Ten weeks with Vernon Moore for those who seek to understand themselves and life. Practices for living in the present. $90/series. Theosophical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-926-4155.
PhilosophyWorks.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
Deanna: Wellness through Living Foods – 6:30-7:30pm. An introduction to cleansing. Cost includes juice, living food samples and handouts. Consider this a light supper. $14. Debra’s Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Ave, West Concord. Register, Deanna Jayne: 978-906-3834 or
Devima9@gmail.com.
PranaRawJuiceFest.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
Cambridge Science Festival – Apr 20-29. A celebration showcasing the leading edge in science, technology, engineering and math. The MIT Museum hosts a range of performances, classes, receptions, workshops and activities. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. For schedule:
CambridgeScienceFestival.org.
Exploring 2012 and Its Meaning for Our Time – 7-9pm. Ramsey Raymond will speak about the 2012 prophecies as cultural symbolism for deep change. $10. Theosophical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-926-4155.
TSBoston.org.
Paul Germeia & Jaime Brockett – 8-10pm. An evening of New England blues tradition with two of the genre’s most authoritative stylists of traditional and folk blues. $10-20. Unity, 6 William St, Davis Sq, Somerville.
LordGeoffreyDrPearne.blogspot.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Buddhist Meditation Retreat – Apr 21-22. Learn practices for meditation with Ven Dharman Shortz. $10. Theosophical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-926-4155.
TSBoston.org.
Total Life Cleanse – Apr 21-May 8. An expertly guided detoxification and rejuvenation program for the body, mind and spirit, integrating the latest breakthroughs in nutrition, mind-body medicine and the neurosciences. $495. Healing Essence Center, 96 Commonwealth Ave, West Concord. 978-369-9228. For times & details:
HealingEssenceCenter.com.
Earth Day Charles River Cleanup – 9am-12pm. Volunteer to pick up trash along all 80 miles of the Charles River. The Charles River Watershed Association will provide all volunteers with supplies, snacks and free T-shirts. Bring own reusable water bottle. 781-788-0007.
CRWA.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
Basics of Pregnancy Massage – 9am-6pm. Learn safe and effective pregnancy massage client positioning, draping and techniques as well as precautions and contraindications to support women through their pregnancies. $160. Cortiva
Institute, 103 Morse St, Watertown. 617-668- 2000.
Cortiva.com.
Wild and Crazy Earth Day Swap – 10am-4pm. Bring something, other than clothes, that’s in tip-top shape to swap for something you will use. Let’s keep the good stuff out of the landfill. Consider items in your house that may be better off with someone else. Free. Debra’s Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Ave, West Concord. 978-371-7573.
DebrasNaturalGourmet.com.
Race Against Extinction – 11am. Calling all experienced runners, in-line skaters, parents with strollers, walkers and runners or walkers with pets. Race proceeds to be donated to environmental organizations including The Nature Conservatory and The World Wildlife Fund. $25. Artesani Park, 1234 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston.
TheRaceAgainstExtinction.org.
Restorative Yoga – 4-6:30pm. Intended for individuals who have been experiencing stress, fatigue, sickness, insomnia, injuries, recent surgery and anyone wanting a quiet, centering respite. A gentle entry into yoga for beginners as well. $35. Art & Soul, 91 Hampshire St, Cambridge. Pre-registration required: 617-395- 4227.
ArtSoulYoga.com.
“Voices of Boys To Men” Concert – 7-9:30pm. A fundraiser for the adult-teen mentoring network, Boys to Men New England. Featuring a wide variety of voices, both musical and spoken and nationally and regionally known artists. Includes a silent auction and a film clip of the work of Boys to Men. $50 including food. Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston. 617-913-0683. BoysToMenNewEngland. org.
MONDAY, APRIL 23
10-Day Spring Cleanse: Level II – 6-7:30pm. Kickoff meeting for those not currently eating a lot of processed food, those who have completed level I or those who have cleansed within the past year. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919.
GrotonWellness.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
Breast Thermography Appointments – 9am- 5pm. Breast Thermography with Anne Barker BSN, RN, LMT, CTT. Breast Cancer Screening without radiation. Due to limited availability booking your appointment in advance in highly recommended. Please call with any questions or concerns. Groton Wellness Medical Center, 493-495 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919.
GrotonWellness.com.
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