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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Welcome Back ... to Yourself – 9am-4pm. You’ve been pulled in too many directions, taken on numer- ous expectations, forgotten what’s important and are ready to come back to your center and meaning in your life. This workshop promises to awaken all of your senses bringing you back to calm, renewal, purpose and reconnection. $75/early, $150/late. Rasmussen College, Bloomington Campus, 4400 W 78th St, Bloomington. Meet the facilitators and register:
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
TC Kids Fieldhouse Fun Run – 9am first race. Races will be held on the same track U of M athletes practice on. Run the Half Mile or Mile or give a relay a try. Races begin with the youngest age groups and run in ascending order. Relays are made up of multiple age groups. New this year is a Pre-Schooler and Parent Wave for kids 4 years or younger. Med- als, prizes, goody bags and more, $16/ per runner. University Field House, 1800 University Ave SE, Minneapolis.
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Caring for the Caretaker Workshop – 10am- 12pm. A 2-hr workshop on self-care. With aroma- therapy, meditation, sharing, yoga and a labyrinth walk caretakers will let go of worries and enjoy some me-time in the present moment. This is the gift of self-care – being present without judgment, open to emotions, inviting peace into our lives. Led by Annie Haglund RYT, Reiki Master. $30. Body Mind Circle, 301 Village Pkwy, Circle Pines. 612- 850-0071.
BodyMindCircle.com.
Gluten-Free Brunch – 10:30am-12pm. If you abstain from gluten, brunch is a challenge. Stacks of pancakes and waffles are whisked past as you eat salad, or scrambled eggs sans toast. But this class will show that with a little blending and practice, you can have pastries and warm bready things on cold weekend mornings. Class is gluten and dairy free, but not vegan. Come hungry. $10, RSVP. Whole Foods, Cooking Classroom, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141.
WholeFoods.com.
Night Trains Season – Sat thru Feb 23. 6-9pm. Night Trains Season is a holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. Special activi- ties most nights. $8, free/under 5, $25/families, $30/ extended families to a 10 max. Bandana Square, 1021 Bandana Blvd E, Ste 222, St Paul. 651-647- 9628.
TCMRM.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Twin Cities Bike Swap – 9am-2pm. What better place to find a gift than at a swap. This swap is an in- stitution on the TC cycling scene that you shouldn’t miss. It takes over the entire Expo Center on the National Sports Center campus – more than 11,000 sq ft of bicycle treasure from BMX and mountain bikes, to vintage road and track racing equipment. The Center has easy access and free parking. Cost $5. Proceeds support the National Sports Center Velodrome. National Sports Center Velodrome, 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine. 763-785-5651.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Eischens Yoga – Tues thru Feb. 6:30-8pm. Named after Roger Eischens, this practice focuses
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on alignment, and how to recognize imbalances in the skeleton, in muscle use, and in breath. Students go from general practice to one for their individual needs. This all-levels class is appropriate for be- ginners, those recovering from injury, and anyone looking to learn more about alignment in yoga. $12. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Empty Bowls – 11am-1pm and 4-7pm. Students at Cretin-Derham Hall, working with faculty, staff, alums, parents, area schools, artisans, businesses and civic organizations will be hosting the 11th Annual Empty Bowls Benefit lunch and dinner. James and Julie Woulfe Activity Center, Cretin-Derham Hall, 550 S Albert St, St Paul. 651-690-2443.
Hypnosis and You – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how hypnosis works and why it works, and how hypnosis can help you overcome almost anything from fears and phobias, addictions, stress, anxiety, smoking, weight problems, anger issues, bad habits, grief and loss, and much more. Experience a short hypnosis relaxation session. $10/limited seating, register by Feb 4. Mind-Body Connection, 14041 Burnhaven Dr, Burnsville. 763-639-1361.
MindBodyConnectionMN.com.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Maintain and Maximize Your New Year’s Goals – 6:30pm. The class will feature ways our patterning sabotages our desire to implement new habits, and how to overcome them by maximizing your brain power. Hosted by Dr Katie Fahnel. Free, RSVP ap- preciated. Body Harmony Chiropractic, 2101 Hen- nepin Ave S, Ste 101, Minneapolis. 612-356-2872.
Finding Calm in an Overwhelming World – 6:30- 8pm. Instructor Laurie Phillips teaches Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) that helps you calm down in the midst of a stressful situation. EFT releases stress stored in the body and is easy to learn. $25/one week prior. 651.225.0858. Laurie@
BigHeartCoaching.com..
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Book Signing and Presentation: By Foot, Pedal, or Paddle – 4:30-6:30pm signing, 6:30-7:30pm presentation. Polly Keith Scotland’s stories include a Copper Canyon trip where bandito attacks forced her to make an alternate 4-day trek, between the remote cities of Urique and Batopilas, that offered exceptional insight into the ways of the native Tarahumara (Raramuri) citizens. A former flight attendant and travel cruise escort, her excursions are fascinating. Bloomington REI, 750 W American Blvd, Bloomington. 952-884-4315.
REI.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
28th Annual Valentine’s Day TC 5K – 10am. This is the Twin Cities’ oldest winter running event. Grab your friend or significant other, see if you can catch a glimpse of Cupid, and feel the love of the com- munity during this fun run around Lake Harriet. The race begins near the Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4120 W Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis. 651-289-7700. Join us for a Valentine-inspired 5K fun run around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis! This race is guaranteed to get your heart racing in more ways than one!
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Beginning Yoga Series – Sat thru March 23. 12:30-1:30pm. Learn the fundamentals: breathing, moving, aligning, balancing, stretching, relaxing and meditating. By the end you will know the Sun Salutations, a nearly complete yoga practice in themselves. Plus some bonus moves for fun! $70 prepaid one week before 1st class, $84/after. RSVP:
DrishtiYogaWBL@gmail.com. Drishti Yoga, 2189 4th St, #2, White Bear Lake. 651-592-5535.
When Harry Met Sally: A Drinking Game! – 9:45pm. The hit series returns for its one-year an- niversary with a romantic comedy classic perfect for a Valentine’s Day date. It’s a cross between this romantic comedy favorite, a drinking game with friends, a live stage reading by some of the Twin Cities’ best actors, and Rocky Horror-like audi- ence interaction. Can a man and woman be friends without sex getting in the way? Come drink and find out! $12. Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis. 612-825-3737.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Whole Kids Club: A Heart-y Valentine’s Day Brunch – 9:30-10:30am. Celebrate the love of a delicious breakfast. We’ll whip up pretty pink pancakes, make a delicious, healthy fruit salad and decorate Valentine’s Day cards for you to share with a person you love. Classes are suitable for kids 5-14 and are drop off classes – kids only please! Come hungry. $8, $5/kids club members. Whole Foods, Cooking Classroom, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Min- neapolis. 612-927-8141.
WholeFoods.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Healing Circle – Feb 12 & 22. 6-8pm 12th, 7-9pm 22nd. Everyone in the healing community is invited to come and ask questions, give and receive healings with each other, and get to know others in our com- munity. $5 suggested donation. Joyful Connections, 1401 Silver Lake Rd, New Brighton. 612-227-3854.
Joyful-Connections.com.
Meet the Midwives – 7-8pm. HealthEast Nurse- Midwives provide a wide range of services for women from puberty through menopause, including routine annual exams, family planning services, pre-conception counseling, nutrition counseling, menopause consultation, disease prevention and treatment. Free. Call 651-232-8080 to register. St. John’s Hospital, 1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood.
HealthEast.org/Classes/Womens-Care-Calendar.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
My Vegetarian Valentine – 6-8pm. Valentine’s Day – a whole day dedicated to showing you care. Why not skip the hassle of going to a restaurant and enjoy a meal in a cooking classroom? This class will focus on luxurious vegetarian dishes sure to delight the palate and make for a delicious, easygoing Valen- tine’s Day. Hands-on opportunities. Come hungry! $30, RSVP. Whole Foods, Cooking Classroom, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141.
WholeFoods.com.
Energy and Passion-the Power Couple – 6-9pm. This 3-hour workshop should help you identify core values, standards of integrity and what makes you tick. Thru discussion and hands on activities, you’ll
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