our events, purchase unique items and have fun. Free. Northtown Mall, County Rd 10, Blaine.
Learning to Listen to Your Heart – 1-3pm. Discover and learn to listen to an inner voice that feels good. A voice that speaks from the spirit rather than ego; a voice of love and possibilities instead of fear and limitation. Includes a specialized healing meditation for deeper healing of fear and negative thoughts followed by a deep connection to the Spirit of Love. Led by Lisa Ven- able. Free to registered participants at Pathways. Path- ways’ mission is to provide resources and services for people with life-threatening illness and their caregivers to explore and experience complementary healing approaches. Pathways, 3115 Hennepin Ave S, Min- neapolis. 612-822-9061.
PathwaysMinneapolis.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
Building Your Energy Map – 10am-12pm. Energy is the power to make things happen in relationships, home, work, play and communities. Your core is your power base of energy. Energy aligned with your core creates greater joy, meaning and satisfaction with life. An energy map provides a big picture view of how you invest your energy in alignment with core attributes. Come and discover the treasures in your own energy map with Debra Safyre. Free to regis- tered participants at Pathways. Pathways’ mission is to provide resources and services for people with life-threatening illness and their caregivers to explore and experience complementary healing approaches. Pathways, 3115 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis. 612- 822-9061.
PathwaysMinneapolis.org.
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Movie – 11am-1pm. Watch this documentary with Dr. Catherine Gray. Discussion and juicing to follow. Limited space, register by May 5. Free. Morningstar Chiropractic, 1210 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley. 763-571-0800.
MorningstarChiro.com.
Sunflower Smash – 12-4pm. Sunflowers: Butter, bread, cooking oil, livestock feed, biodiesel and bird- seed have all been made from these beautiful sunny flowers. Make a delicious sunbutter treat. Find out how to grow ‘em big and select some seeds to plant. Free with gate admission ($12). Minnesota Landscape Ar- boretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska. 952-443-1400.
Arboretum.UMN.edu.
Partner Yoga: Mother+daughter or Friends – 1-2:30pm. Assist each other in poses with light hands on help with stretches, like Thai yoga. $25 for 2. Sign up for a massage/Reiki healing before or after. $70+tax for two. Body Mind Circle Holistic Healing Center, 301 Village Pkwy, Circle Pines. 612-850-0071.
BodyMindCircle.com.
Creating Kombucha – 2-3:30pm. Join Bryan, owner and brewer at Deane’s Organic Kombucha to learn all about kombucha, a probiotic beverage that has been brewed for centuries to promote good health. Bryan will explain the finer points of enjoying and brewing kombucha and send everyone home with their own kombucha starter. $28. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. Pre-registration required: 612-927-8141.
Introduction to Geocaching – 2-3:30pm. Geo- caching is a high-tech, hide-and-seek game using satellites and GPS receivers. Learn the basics of the website
Geocaching.com, the workings of a GPS hand-held receiver, and get out and find some caches. GPS receivers will be provided. Will go outside, so prepare for any weather. Class limited to 12 participants. Free. Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood. Pre-registration re- quired: 651-704-2033.
RCLReads.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 13
Live with E.A.S.E – 5-9:30pm. Explore Abundance, Synergy and Empowerment. Take the “Dis” out of dis- ease. An evening of EduTrainment with Music-Medi- cine-Magic. Paula Quinlan – “Beyond Green Coach” EduTrainment: Exploring common sense tips to Live with E.A.S.E. using natural and vibrational medicines. Gina Citoli –“Mama Earth” EduTrainment: with song, humor and conversation, Mama will enlighten you with ways to bring E.A.S.E. into your life. MagicBrad –“The Alchemist” EduTrainment: a display of magic, illusion and humor to help you shift your perception to re-create reality to make the Dis in dis-ease disappear. Shop the vendors, enjoy raw food and gluten-free foods. $20. Amanae & Frequency of Brilliance Center, 2324 37th St E, Minneapolis. 612-719-0228.
MySynergyCafe.com.
MONDAY, MAY 14
Free Rides on Cafesjian’s Carousel – 11am-4pm. Ride the Cafesjian’s Carousel for free on select Mon- days May through September. Free. ComoPark Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul. 651-487- 8200.
ComoZooConservatory.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Reiki I Training – 10am-5pm. Learn about Reiki I in a small group setting. Learn the history of Reiki, receive four attunements and training in specific methods of ap- plying Reiki energy for both self-treatment and giving a Reiki treatment to others. Learn basic hand positions and ways to recognize how the body communicates its problems. A certificate is issued to each participant upon completion. $125. 1401 Silver Lake Rd, New Brighton. To register: 763-229-9988.
Joyful-Connections.com.
“Peripheral Neuropathy” Health Talk – 7pm. Are you suffering with numbness, prickling or tingling in the toes or fingers? Kept up at night by burning, throbbing or shooting pains in your extremities? You may be de- veloping peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy affects 20 million Americans and 60% of diabetics suffer from this disabling disorder. Dr. Fors will explain the un- derlying metabolic causes of this disorder. He will then discuss treatment options to overcome this challenging health issue. Free. Pain & Brain Healing Center, 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine. Seating limited, reserve: 763-862- 7100.
PainAndBrainHealingCenter.com.
THURSDAY, MAY 17
Wellness Wisdom with Dr. Preston: Rejuvenate your Adrenals – 6-8pm. Rhys Preston, Chiropractic Doctor. Adrenal glands enable your body to deal with stress ranging from physical injury and disease, to work and relationship problems. Understand the body’s cycle of breaking down and building up tissues; and learn how to encourage positive growth. Dr. Preston will show us how to actively promote the wellbeing of adrenals, the “anti-stress” glands. $15/nonmember, $10/member. Linden Hills Co-op, 3815 Sunnyside Ave, Minneapolis. Pre-register: 612-922-1159.
LindenHills.coop.
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Twin Cities Heart Walk – 7:30am-1pm. Join the 2012 Twin Cities Heart Walk at Target Field. Our “mission in action.” The Heart Walk is a wellness event that encourages healthy lifestyle choice. Free.
Heart.org/ HeartOrg/Affiliate/Twin-Cities-Heart-Walk.
St. Paul Women’s Expo – May 19 & 20. 9am-5pm, Sat; 11am-4pm, Sun. The ultimate weekend out for women. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, unique shopping, beauty tips, cool jewelry, women’s accessories, health screenings and a weekend filled with fun. It’s a women’s
weekend also mixed with national and local paper craft exhibitors. Free. Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue N, St. Paul. 602-625-3000.
Rivertown Art Festival – May 19 & 20. 10am-6pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Annual Rivertown Art Festival is held in Lowell Park on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River adjacent to the Historic Lift Bridge. Featuring some of the finest artists from around the country in a variety of categories: ceramics, clothes, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, painting, paper, photography, wood, mixed and others. Enjoy great food and a large kids’ area. Free. 201 Water St N, Stillwater.
RivertownArtFestival.com.
Inner Peace Festival – 11am-6pm. Join Centers of Light for a day of Inner Peace in Minneapolis. The program will include the participation of various nonprofit organizations focusing on peace and also feature live music, dance, visual arts, yoga, healing modalities, and other activities. The festival will also be a very family friendly event, with face painting, art projects, and balloon animals. Free. Saint An- thony Main Green, 219 Main St SE, Minneapolis. 612-812-6744.
InnerPeaceFestival.com/Minneapolis.
SUNDAY, MAY 20
Artist & Photographer Hours Como Conservatory – 8-10am. Opportunity to bring in easels and tripods before or after hours. $5. ComoPark Zoo & Conser- vatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul. 651-487-8200.
ComoZooConservatory.org.
MONDAY, MAY 21
“Peripheral Neuropathy” Health Talk – 7pm. Are you suffering with numbness, prickling or tingling in the toes or fingers? Kept up at night by burning, throbbing or shooting pains in your extremities? You may be developing peripheral neuropathy. Peripher- al neuropathy affects 20 million Americans and 60% of diabetics suffer from this disabling disorder. Dr. Fors will explain the underlying metabolic causes of this disorder. He will then discuss treatment options to overcome this challenging health issue. Free. Pain & Brain Healing Center, 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine. Seating limited, reserve: 763-862-7100.
PainAndBrainHealingCenter.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 22
Weight Management and Diabetes in American Society – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy the ambiance of Nina’s Coffee Café while listening to Dr. Shannon O’Keefe and Dr. Janell Matz give one of their free monthly talks about health. Free. Nina’s Coffee Café, 165 Western Ave N, St Paul. 651-292-8072.
OKeefeChiropractic.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
Book Club: Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer – 6:30-8:30pm. Read Novella Carpenter’s utterly charming memoir about becoming an urban farmer. Novella transforms an abandoned lot full of garbage and weeds into a lush farmyard complete with chickens, rabbits, ducks and pigs. If you day- dream about becoming a farmer, but are hesitant to forego the city life, this book will capture your imagination. The LHC Book Club is presented by
SimpleGoodAndTasty.com. Meetings open to all; you do not need to finish the book to participate. An informal, friendly, group-led discussion, with no designated speaker. Free. Linden Hills Co-op, 3815 Sunnyside Ave, Minneapolis. Pre-register: 612-922-1159.
LindenHills.coop.
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