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NOTE: All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Review guidelines and submit entries online at
NaturallyLA.com (within advertising section).
TUESDAY, MAY 1
Map and Compass Navigation Basics – 6:30pm. Learn to use a map and compass to pinpoint a loca- tion; to interpret topographical maps; to identify position and plan routes with a topographic map; to take bearings and triangulate your position using a compass. All gear provided. $30/member, $50/ nonmember. Manhattan Beach REI, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Ste E, Manhattan Beach. 310-727-0728.
THURSDAY, MAY 3
Bike Maintenance Basics – 6:30-8:15pm. Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle. No experience necessary. Free. 402 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica. 310-459-4370.
REI.com/Stores/107.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Take Charge Now – 9am-5pm. Train to be 100% true to yourself, share your energy fully and interact with others in a direct, honest, heartfelt way. This movement pushes your limits to take charge of your life personally and professionally. Guided by an expert coach and a group of supportive fellow students. Call for prerequisites, cost. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA. 310-454-5335. The-
Hub-LA.com.
DanceAlive.com/Take-Charge-Now.
Wilderness First Aid Class – May 5-6. 9am-6pm. REI and Wilderness Medicine Institute offer a comprehensive course in wilderness medicine skills. From patient assessment through trauma and medical and environmental emergencies. Min age 16. Course may be used to recertify WFR, WFA and Wilderness EMT. $200. REI, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Ste E, Manhattan Beach. 310-727-0728. REI. com/Store14.
Big Sunday Weekend Beach Cleanup with Heal the Bay – 10am-12pm. Join Heal the Bay for a beach cleanup in Santa Monica as part of Big Sunday, the largest annual citywide community service event in America. When everyone helps, everyone wins. 402 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica. 310-459-4370.
REI.com/Stores/107.
TreePeople Green City Fair – 10am-3pm. Giving LA residents knowledge and resources to imple- ment sustainable solutions to grow a greener city. Preregistration encouraged for 16 free interactive workshops on topics including Native Plants for the LA Garden, Fruit Tree Grafting, Renter DIY Green Living, etc. Fair also offers family-friendly activities, food, forest scavenger hunts, upcycling, live music, eco-friendly cooking demonstrations, prizes and giveaways. Free. Shuttle service every 15 min from 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks. Coldwater Canyon Park, 12601 Mulholland Dr, Bev- erly Hills.
TreePeople.org/Green-City-Fair-2012.
Brewery Ride – 5-7:30pm. A pleasant ride to a brewery, winery or quality local watering hole with an emphasis on craft and micro beverages. Meet time can change so confirm. Ride pace is slow. Age 21+ only. Flying Pigeon Bikes, 3714 N Figueroa St, LA. 213-909-8986.
FlyingPigeon-LA.com/Calendar.
Ballona Wetlands
An Evening of Awakening, Tantra Puja Ritual – 7-11pm. This ritual is a prayer. In Tantra, the prayer is recognizes the divine in every human being, our temple is the body. In a Puja ritual each man will have the opportunity to partner with each woman for a simple exercise or meditation. Attending couples may choose to work solely with each other. $100/ preregistered 2 weeks before, $150/thereafter. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA. 310-835- 6700.
TheHub-LA.com.
EveningOfAwakening.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 6
Open House/Silent Auction – Benefiting expedi- tion inspiration fund for breast cancer research. LiveYoga Wellness, 6700 W 83rd St (entrance on Dunbarton), LA. Details, time: 310-835-6700.
Info@LiveYogaWellness.com.
Wendy’s Walk – 10am. Wendy’s Walk was formed to support Wendy Landes when she was diagnosed with Liposarcoma, a rare and dangerous form of cancer; now it benefits the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative to find a cure for Liposarcoma. Walk be- gins at Santa Monica Beach. To become a sponsor, donate or register:
WendyWalk.com.
Wave Motion: The Dance of Life – 10am-5pm. With Cass Phelps. Wave Motion, the rhythmic ex- pression of all organic forms, from energy particles to spirals of the galaxies, is the universal language of life. $65. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA.
TheHub-LA.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 8
Fundamentals of Rock Climbing – May 8 & 22. 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the basic techniques of climb- ing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Includes an overview of the sport as well as individualized instruction in belaying, climbing equipment and climbing technique. All gear provided. Legal form required. $35/member, $55/nonmember. Manhattan Beach REI, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Ste E, Manhattan Beach. 310-727-0728.
THURSDAY, MAY 10
Tantric Purification Practices Co-Ed Series – Thursdays, May 10-June 14. 7-9:30pm. Ancient Tan-
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tric practice of purification is not about morality, but practical energetic applications likened to cleansing the inner energetic palate to be able to enter deeper states of meditation and presence. Attend all 5 weeks to have consistent practice in two powerful body meditations. $150. Advance registration necessary to receive orientation materials. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA. 310-560-6225.
EmbodyShakti@gmail.com.
TheHub-LA.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 11
9th Annual AltBuild Expo – May 11-12. 10am- 5pm. Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo, presented by the City of Santa Monica, is considered the largest and most-respected green design and building expo in Southern California, serving top industry professionals: architects, builders, contractors, engineers, landscapers. 150 hand-picked exhibitors covering every aspect of green building and design, and a curated section of artisan materials. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St, Santa Monica.
Iyengar Yoga Direct from the Source – May 11-13. 2-9:30pm. Fri: Pose, poise and peace. Iyengar yoga becomes healthy and wholesome practiced in a com- posed and compassionate way. Sat: Take a stance, emphasizing standing poses that offer a full range of motion while encouraging spinal stability. Sun: Back extensions are challenging asanas ripe with opportunity to learn stability and extension. $40/ Fri, $50/Sat or Sun, $125/weekend. Yoga Works, 1426 Montana Ave, Santa Monica. 310-393-5150.
YogaWorks.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
19th Annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women – The Mother’s Day weekend run/walk is also a health expo and celebration to raise awareness and funds for women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs. $35/advance, $30/with code RUNWALK, $40/day of. Los Angeles Memo- rial Colisseum at Exposition Park. 855-434-3779.
RevlonRunWalk.org.
Healthy Hawthorne 5K Run and Walk – Registra- tion opens 6:30am. This is the 10th annual Healthy Hawthorne. Early race packet pick up, May 11, 4-6pm. Betty Ainsworth Sport Center, 3851 West El Segundo Boulevard, Hawthorne. 310-349-0744 x 6.
Hawthorne.k12.ca.us/5k.
Take Charge Now: Men’s Group – 9am-5pm. Train to be 100% true to yourself, share your energy fully and interact with others in a direct, honest, heartfelt way. This movement pushes you to become more capable of taking charge of your life personally and professionally. Guided by an expert coach and
Call ahead to confirm that the event details haven’t changed and tell them you saw it in Natural Awakenings of Los Angeles.
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