Acceptance: The Only Way to Heal – 7:30- 9:30pm. Why do our modern lives perpetuate so many struggles, declaring war on issues we don’t understand? What we truly do not understand is the way to address these. Mother Clare Watts will introduce you to the way of acceptance, the only way to heal. $25. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Rev. Lucille Michaels: 612-205-5545.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
Sacred Satsang & Grace Blessings – 7:30-9:30pm. What is your greatest hesitation about getting on board with a real spiritual path? Is it the transfor- mation you might go through beyond your imagi- nation? Mother Clare Watts fills the gap between your hesitation and the reality you were meant to live as a soul. Meditate, ask questions and receive answers and blessings. $25. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Rev. Lucille Michaels: 612-205-5545.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Whole Kids Club – Cookie Monsters – 10- 11:30am and 2-3:30pm. Calling all kids! Grab your parents and come learn how to make and decorate holiday cookies. You’ll mix, roll and cut out holiday sweets, then make icing with food color- ing and decorate like crazy. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy. Each child registration includes one parent registration, and parents must accompany children to the class. $10, $8/members, Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141.
WholeFoods.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Taste the Holiday Cheer – 12-3pm. Celebrate the holiday season by trying some of the tastiest items available! Traditional holiday dishes, as well as some new twists on conventional favorites, will be sampled by the Whole Foods prepared foods depart- ment. Free. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141.
WholeFoods.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
December’s Catch – 6-8pm. From mussels to mahi-mahi, swordfish to scallops, there is a bounty of sustainable seafood that can easily be turned into delicious dishes. Chef Ani shares seafood tips: how to choose, store, prepare and serve seafood, as well as fundamental cooking skills that result in great fish every time. Help prepare and sample a five course menu. $30. Preregister. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141.
WholeFoods.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Homemade Pasta Made Easy – 6-8pm. Brush up on your fresh pasta making skills with this class. It includes a discussion of the history of pasta and the techniques for success in pasta and sauce making. Attendees will mix and roll fresh pasta, then cut and cook it into fettuccini, ravioli and tortellini with great seasonal sauces and fillings. This is a vegetar- ian friendly, hands-on class. $30. Preregistration required. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Min- neapolis. 612-927-8141.
WholeFoods.com.
It’s the End of the World as We Know It Party – 7-11pm. Come celebrate with dancing, speakers and performances. $20; tickets are limited. Northrup Elementary Gym, 4315 - 31st Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets:
JanelleKlander.com/Party.
plan ahead SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
Boychoir Winter Concert – 1pm and 3:50pm. This is the winter concert, Let It Shine, of the Minnesota Boychoir, which challenges boys and young men from many backgrounds to the highest standards of choral music. The concert features Allegro, Canta- bile and Cantar. $10 suggested donation. Landmark Center’s Musser Cortile, 75 W Fifth St, Saint Paul.
MONDAY, JANUARY 7
Living the Land Ethic – 6-8:30pm. Deepen your understanding of Aldo Leopold’s profound and timeless ideas about humans and the land. Includes facilitated small group discussion and reflection on selected readings from A Sand County Almanac, plus activities designed to help bring the land ethic to life. Led by Bravely Be; includes refreshments. $30, $25/member, $5/the book. Bloomington REI, 750 W American Blvd, Bloomington. 952-884- 4315.
REI.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Healthy Life Expo – Jan 12 & 13. 10am-5pm. Exhibitors offer everything for health, balance and success in all areas of life. Three stages for speaker presentations, demonstrations and live entertain- ment. Product sampling, hourly drawings and free health information to start living a healthier life. $6 or a donation for the Food Shelf. Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom, 1302 2nd St, Min-
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22
Let It Shine – 7pm. The annual winter concert of the Minnesota Boychoir, which challenges boys and young men from many backgrounds to the highest standards of choral music. The concert features Allegro, Cantabile and Cantar. $10 suggested do- nation. Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 Fourth St S, Minneapolis. 651-292-3219.
Boychoir.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26
Zoo Camp – Winter Edition – Dec 26-28. 8:30am- 3pm. Zoo Crew, for grades 7-9, is not just a sum- mer camp! The focus of the session will still be on behind-the-scenes areas, but the zoo changes it up for the winter camp. Campers will sneak behind Russia’s Grizzly Coast to see the brown bear and sea otter holding areas, visit some of the new areas and roll up their sleeves to take part in new activities. Campers must bring a sack lunch, not money. $160, $130/members. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley. 952-431-9320.
MNZoo.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
Ar-BRR-etum: Ski and Snowshoe – 8am-5pm. Skiers and snowshoers are invited to experience winter in the beautiful landscape of the arboretum. Free entrance to the grounds all day. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 9mi W of I-494 on Hwy 5, Chanhassen. 952-443-1400.
Arboretum.UMN.edu.
neapolis. Rick Martinek: 952-238-1700. Rick@
MediaMaxEvents.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13
Family Yoga – 10-11pm. Make doing yoga a family event, with one or both parents and up to 3 kids on the mat, moving and stretching and having fun together. The more the merrier. No experience needed. $25/family. Drishti Yoga, 2189 4th St, #2, White Bear Lake. 651-592-5535. Contact Lauri:
DrishtiYogaWBL@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
Family Zoo Adventures: Animal Safari – 1-3pm. These classes are especially designed for ages 4–8 and their favorite adults. Activities, excursions, crafts and games will make learning fun – the whole Zoo is the classroom and visits behind-the-scenes with zookeepers and trainers will make the class special. $25, $3/under 3. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley. 952-431-9500.
MNZoo.org.
MONDAY JANUARY 21
Your Chakras and the Work – Mon for 9 wks. 6:30-9:30pm. An introductory 9-class course on the inner Work of self-realization and actualization, covering the foundation practices of the Work, the traditional chakra model and the contemporary Western psycho-spiritual chakra model. $225. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 44th and Upton, Min- neapolis. Contact Guy Odishaw: 612-859-7709.
GOdishaw@mac.com.
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