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Healthy Foods Summit – Oct 1 & 2. 8am- 8:30pm. A lineup of leaders in the food, health and agricultural science fields. Day 1 of the summit features U of M scientists providing new research on honeybees, food safety, obesity, etc.; Day 2, local food groups and practitioners meet to share best practices and research related to food systems and health. Program details, entrance fees, registeration: Arboretum.UMN. edu/2012HealthyFoodsSummit.aspx.


Movement Exploration – Oct 1, 15, 18. 10:30- 11:15am. Get a move on at the library. Families and kids of all ages, including kids with disabilities, can explore dance, movement and theatre activities led by Upstream Arts’ professional artists. A consent form required for all programs. Free. Highland Park Branch Library, 1974 Ford Pkwy, St Paul. 651-695-3700.


Four Weeks to Wholeness – Mon thru 22. 7:15- 8pm. Series focuses on body (matter), mind (information) and soul (energy), and realigning into a wholeness thru Esogetics Sound Therapies and meditation. Program is designed to activate and optimize brain, body and spirit functions, and help to open Kundalini energy. $15, free/members. Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness, 821 Raymond Ave, Ste 260, Saint Paul. 612-217-4325. Heal@Psinergy.com.


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2


Glorious Grains – 6-8pm. Whole grains are impor- tant in a healthy diet. Class discusses how to choose whole grains and basic cooking methods that don’t include added oils. Enjoy them in 5 delicious dishes. Hands-on opportunities. Come hungry. $25. Prereg- ister. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapo- lis. 612-927-8141. Ani.Loizzo@WholeFoods.com.


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3


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This is a first for St. Anthony Main Massage & Health Works, and Better Day Yoga. A sampler of yoga, chair-massage, energy work, facial exercise, breath work and more. Come early to reserve your 15-20 mins sampler sessions. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a fun atmosphere with vendors of jewelry, essential oils, relaxing music, more. Raffle drawings throughout the evening. Free admission. Location: St. An- thony Main Massage & Health Works, 212 2nd St, SE, Ste 129, Minneapolis. 612-708-6900. BetterDayYoga.com.


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5


Apple Festival – Oct 5 & 6. Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am- 4pm. A weekend of apple fun, all in the beautiful setting of the Gibbs Museum. $10/adult, $9/senior, $7/children, free/members. Gibbs Museum, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, St. Paul. 651-646~8629. Gibbs@ rchs.com.


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Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path – Oct 5, 6, 7. Fri 7-8:30pm, Sat, Sun 3-4:30pm. Bruno Groening had intuitive knowledge of healing power, and made it available to everyone. His teaching is shared today through the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Learn more at this lecture. Free, donations appreciated. Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, 217 Mackubin St, St. Paul. 651-484-1793. Bruno- Groening.org/English.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6


Huntington’s Disease Educational Conference – 8am-4:30pm. Learn about medications to treat symptoms at different stages of the disease, as well as ways to increase your strength and stamina, improve your nutrition, sleep better and enjoy your life as you pass through the stages of HD. There will be time for discussion, so bring your questions. Calvary Lutheran Church Conference Center, 7520 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley. 763-502-1407. HDSA.org/MN.


Harvest Festival Weekends – Sat/Sun thru Oct 21. 10am-4pm. Fall is the perfect time to visit the Wells Fargo Family Farm. Check out the cow and goat milking demonstrations, butter churn- ing, blacksmithing and more. Includes fall crafts, musical entertainment and hands-on animal fun. Animal-themed scarecrows on display. Included with admission. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley. 952-431-9500.


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National Wellness Initiative – 12-3pm. Focuses on educating the public about health, safety, financial literacy and environmental awareness. Dr. Anthony Macioce, DC Wellness Center, Maple Grove and Dr. Barb Kaiser, Vital Life Chiropractic, Eagan, are coordinators for event which includes entertain- ment, health screenings, games, raffles, giveaways, food and fun activities. Eagan Civic Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan. Info: 218-349-3869/651- 757-5096.


Natural Therapies for Allergies – 12-4pm. Al- lergies affect our entire being, making it difficult to breath, exhausting us, making us irritable and worse. Class teaches the tools to fight the affect of allergies and bring your body back into balance. $80. Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness, 821 Raymond Ave, Ste 260, Saint Paul. 612-217-4325. Heal@Psinergy.com.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7


Hike Minnesota’s Fall Colors – 10am-1pm. Hike through one of Minnesota’s most renowned State Parks. Enjoy peak colors, spectacular vistas and the surrounding nature. An interpretive naturalist discusses the area’s historic, geologic and ecological significance. Discover picturesque overlooks while breathing the crisp autumn air. $55, $35/members. Info: 952-884-4315. REI.com.


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12


Halloween Haunt Mystery – Oct 12 & 13. 6:15pm. Guided hikes leave every 15 min. Best for ages 4-10; should be 1 adult for 4 children. Walk the trails at night to watch skits by Ashland Outtake performance group. Education with a surprise! En- joy hot cider and the candy leaf crawl. $5, prepaid by Oct 10. Maplewood Nature Center, 1830 County Rd B E, Maplewood. Register: 651-249-2170. MaplewoodNatureCenter.com.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13


Autumn Woods Classic - 8:30am-12pm. Winding through the 4,900-acre Elm Creek Park Reserve, this event features a 10k run, 5K run/walk and a 1K kids’ run. Family activities include music, climbing wall, kids’ obstacle course, crafts and displays. Elm Creek Park Reserve. Fees, registration: Maple Grove REI, 11581 Fountains Dr, Maple Grove. 763-493- 7861. REI.com.


Diabetes Expo – 9am-3pm. Information and support for those with diabetes and their families. Visit the bookstore, healthy eating area and family fun zone. Complete a Healthy Passport and spin the wheel for a healthy living prize. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. 763-593-5333 x 6652. MDuerr@Diabetes.org.


An Apple a Day: Whole Kids Club – 11am-12pm. Apples are healthy and tasty. This class celebrates the apple by teaching its history, how it grows and using it to make apple sauce, turnovers and apple pancakes. Class is 5-14-year-old kids only, please. $8, $5/members. Preregister. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141. Ani. Loizzo@WholeFoods.com.


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