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tions, give and receive healings to each other, and get to know others in our community. $5. Joyful Con- nections, 1401 Silver Lake Rd, 2B, New Brighton. 763-229-9988. Joyful-Connections@comcast.net.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15


Great American Smokeout – The American Can- cer Society is encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. Doing so will be an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reduced cancer risk. American Cancer Society. 800- 227-2345. Free tips and tools: Cancer.org.


KickStart Nutrition 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge – Thurs thru Jan. 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy camaraderie, accountability and weekly nutrition lessons. $39, of which $25 goes into pool for top 3 body percentage weight loss winners at the end of the challenge, $10 goes to charity, $4 for hand- outs and weekly prizes. KickStart Nutrition, 8505 Jefferson Lane N, Brooklyn Park. 612-245-5700. KickStartMN.com.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17


Exploring Past Lives – 11am. Expect a relaxing journey into your inner space where you can con- nect with your dreams, forgotten places and people. Sessions run 1-2 hrs. $25. Preregister, space limited. Earth & Water Wellness, 4820 Minnetonka Blvd, Ste 104, St. Louis Park. 612-508-9606. EarthWa- terWellness.com.


Intro to Energy – 9-11am. Everything is energy. This class will discuss how that concept affects you and how you can use it to affect change in your life. You can change the energy in your environment, your emotions, your actions and your thinking. You’ll have tools to help you guide energy. Joy- ful Connections, 1401 Silver Lake Rd, 2B, New Brighton. 763-229-9988. Joyful-Connections@ comcast.net.


Annual Green Gifts Fair – 10am-5pm. More than 70 eco-friendly vendors, live music, hands- on activities, educational booths, and more. This family-friendly event is a great way to kick off the holiday season and get a start on holiday shopping. Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapo- lis. DoItGreen.org.


Body, Mind, Spirit – Where Do I Begin? – 11:30am-1:30pm. This introduction to Body, Mind and Spirit touches on many topics: energy and bodywork, chakras, stones and crystals, essential oils, spirit guides, intuition, psychic abilities, chan- neling, smudging, drumming, past life regression, grounding and meditation. $39. Joyful Connections, 1401 Silver Lake Rd, 2B, New Brighton. 763-229- 9988. Joyful-Connections@comcast.net.


Victorian Thanksgiving – 1-2:30pm. Enjoy a tra- ditional Thanksgiving meal, live music in the Town Hall and a special program about the holiday. Meals served at 1pm. Food provided by Dangerfield’s Restaurant in Shakopee. Bring your own wine if you wish and are 21+.


$36, reservations by phone:


763-559-6700. The Landing, 2187 Hwy 101 E, Shakopee. 763-694-7784. ThreeRiversPark.org.


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19


Chronic Pain and Fatigue Workshop – See Nov 14 listing. Free, limited space. Pain & Brain Healing Center, 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine. Reserve early: 763-862-7100.


Belly Dance – 7:45-9pm. Class begins with therapeutic yoga to prepare the body and focus the mind. Basic belly dance technique, combinations, layering and traveling steps will be covered. Learn tools to increase awareness and gain the ability to improvise. Class will be concluded with a cool down and guided relaxation practice. $18. 4th St Dance Center. Register: 651-653-1660.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20


Understanding the New Paradigm: Free Online Class – 7pm. It’s almost here. What will the New Paradigm look like? Find out tonight. Register for online class at JanelleKlander.com/NewParadigm.


Skillful Seasoning: The Fundamentals of Flavor – 6-8:30pm. When to season? How much to use? What’s the best salt and why? What’s the difference? Learn how to season like a pro and get the best flavor to really jump out. Also, taste 4 exotic salts in the quest to master all things seasoning. $35, preregis- tration required. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24


Christmas: Impossible – 7pm. When a sinister global conspiracy of puppets threaten to steal all the world’s toys, only one man can stop them: Secret Agent Santa. The creators of past Holiday Shows return with a brand-new comedy for the whole fam- ily. $12. Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis. 612-825-3737.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25


Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but


by the seeds that you plant. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson


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Healthy Holidays Workshop – 6-7:15pm. Stress is often present during celebration, and it leads to being overwhelmed and soothing ourselves with indulgence. This workshop offers simple tips to help you gain control without depriving yourself of the joy of the season. $20/by Nov 21, $25/after. Green Body Personal Training, 328 East 9th St, Studio 1, St. Paul. 651-225-9895.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28


Chronic Pain and Fatigue Workshop – See Nov 14 listing. Free, limited space. Pain & Brain Healing Center, 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine. Reserve early: 763-862-7100.


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plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1


Sleigh Bell and Sparkle Parade – 5pm. Last year snowballs were thrown, jingle bells were rung and lights of all colors twinkled along the parade route. Participants include dancers, carolers, Frosty, cute children, carriages and horses. The parade ends at the holiday tree where Santa and Mrs. Claus will turn on the lights and send holiday wishes to all. Main St, Maple Grove. MGCo.org.


Grand Meander – 8:30am-7pm. Celebrate the holiday season with a full day of festivities for young and old alike. Children can have breakfast with Santa, take a ride on a fire truck and visit with Santa’s reindeer. Enjoy the young art fair and Art at Ramsey, both displaying art by students in and around the Grand Avenue area. You can also take trolley rides, have soup tastings and join the com- munity tree lighting. Details will be posted on the Grand Avenue web site.


Breakfast or Lunch with Santa – 8:30-10:30am, 11am-1pm. Children and their families enjoy this annual tradition of sitting on Santa’s lap as he visits the Maple Grove Community Center. Breakfast is served early, then enjoy fun games and crafts. Pizza lunch with Santa is a big hit with lots of picture tak- ing and goodie bags for all. $4/breakfast, $6/lunch, free/children under 2. Preregistration required. Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove. MGCo.org.


Welcome Christmas – 7:30pm. The VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers present their annual holiday concert, which this year features Christmas music of Italian and Italian-American composers Ot- torino Respighi, Gian-Carlo Menotti, and Dominick Argento. The program also includes favorite carols from around the world as well as the winners of the annual Welcome Christmas Carol Contest. Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina. 612- 529-2185.


MONDAY, DECEMBER 3


Chronic Pain and Fatigue Workshop – See Nov 14 listing. Free, limited space. Pain & Brain Healing Center, 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine. Reserve early: 763-862-7100.


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21


markyourcalendar It’s the End of the


World as We Know It Party


Dec 21 7pm-11pm.


Dancing, speakers and performances. Tickets go on sale on Nov 20 after free online class - Understanding the New Paradigm. More info: JanelleKlander.com/Party.


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