The Best Herbs for Your Garden – Theresa Mie- seler of Shady Acres Herb Farm shares her top 10 choices for the best herbs to feature in your garden. Learn how to grow basil, mint, rosemary, chives, oregano/marjoram, sage, cilantro, parsley, thyme and lavender. 9:30am-12:30pm. Cost: $55, $40/ members. Learning Center, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 9mi W of I-494 on Hwy 5, Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. Arboretum.UMN.edu.


THURSDAY, MARCH 14


Writing Circles for Healing – Thur thru Apr 18. 6:15-8:30pm. Access your inner healer using simple writing techniques. Express your authentic voice to share stories of strength and courage. Teacher and author Wendy Brown-Baez was a 2012 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. She has published prose and poetry in numerous literary journals and 2 books of poetry. $25. The Wellstone Center, 179 E Robie St, St. Paul. 612-437-3355. WendyBrownBaez.com.


SATURDAY, MARCH 16


Carnivalia Sports and Fitness Expo – 10am- 5pm, Sat. A showcase of exhibits by youth sports associations and youth mentoring organizations serving the Greater Twin Cities area: sports skills clinics and demonstrations; sports video screen tests; all-day dance and exercise camp; lessons in Zumba, salsa, and cumbia. $4, free/with Natural Awaken- ing ad. Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove. 507-951-7658. CarnivaliaMpls.EventBee.com.


Leprechaun Costume Contest – 10am-5pm. The contest, in conjunction with the Carnivalia Sports & Fitness Expo (see above listing), will award 3 cash prizes for Most Original costume, and a cash prize for Mom & Kid(s) Team Most Original Leprechaun costume. Register online in advance for bonus free drawing entry tickets to double your chance to win: CarnivaliaMpls.EventBee.com. 507-951-7658.


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Maximize Your Metabolism


Get a personalized look into your health, fit- ness and metabolism. Keynote speakers will be Dr. Barb Kaiser of Vital Life Chiropractic and Chris Dixon, M.Ed., President of Insider


Training, Inc. Discussion topics include: “Your Body & Thyroid,” “Nutrition & Metabolism,” and “Exercise & Metabolism.”


March 16 • 10am-2pm Cost: $10


Eagan Community Center-Oasis Rm, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan. 612-432-1021


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10-Part Harmony – 9:30-5pm. This workshop takes you on your life journey. Examine your personal destiny, the energetic influences that are shaping your life and how to get them working together, a harmonizing life-force of support. Your Birth Des- tiny Chart along with comments to use during the day will be provided. During meditation you will meet and understand your 10-part-choir, and bring your meditation to a personal level. If you’ve not meditated, this is a perfect introduction. $130. Circle Of Quiet, 545 Marsh Dr, Delano. 612-968-6691. CircleOfQuiet.com.


Weight Loss Hypnosis Class – 10am-1pm & 2:30-5:30pm. This class strives to induce lasting habits for healthier eating and exercise with relax- ing hypnosis techniques. Learn a new way to use your mind through hypnosis to shed those pounds. $40, free/guest. Space limited. Preregister by Mar 14: 763-639-1361. Mind-Body Connection, 14041 Burnhaven Dr. #124, Burnsville.


Sheep Shearing – 10am-1pm. Watch the annual Gale Woods sheep shearing. Meet the sheep and learn how wool is processed from sheep to sweater through skirting, washing, carding, spinning and weaving demonstrations. Make a wool craft project to take home. If you are interested in purchasing a raw fleece from us, there will be an opportunity to purchase some from your sheep of choice dur- ing the event. No Reservations required. $6. Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd 110W, Minnetrista. 763-694-2001.


Body Mind Life Expo – Mar 16 & 17. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Free seminars and speakers on such topics as Zumba and proper exercise tech- niques; advice on reducing stress, weight manage- ment, anti-aging; healthy living products and ideas for taking control of physical, emotional and spiri- tual health. Explore local resources for eco-friendly products, stress-free vacations, workshops, classes, counseling/motivational centers and clinics. $6, free/ under 17 if accompanied by an adult. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. 612-798-7256. BodyMindLifeExpo.com.


MONDAY, MARCH 18


Library after Dark – 7:30-9:30pm. A chance for teens to hang out at the library without getting shushed. Includes movies, snacks, activities and unlimited internet time. Be there by 8pm, when the doors shut and the library becomes a teen-only zone. Free. Rice Street Library, 1011 Rice St, St. Paul. 651-558-2223. SPPL.org.


TUESDAY, MARCH 19


Café Scientifique – 7pm. A presentation of The Bell Museum of Natural History: an exchange of ideas about science, environment and popular culture featuring experts from a variety of fields. It will cover climate change and drought in Minnesota as a topic for a panel with UM experts in Climatology, Meteorology and Soil, Water and Climate Stud- ies. $5-$12. Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W Lake St,


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Minneapolis, 612-825-8949.


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Ear Candling – 11am-1pm & 1:30-3:30pm. Ear candling is a holistic approach to ear-related issues such as ear aches and swimmer’s ear. After this hands-on class, you can offer treatment as a business or to help family/friends. Bring a pillow and 2 hand towels. All other supplies will be provided. $25. Location is Minnetonka. Location and registration, Christie: 612-559-8481.


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Acupuncture Happy Hour


Join this group session and experience the benefits of acupuncture in the serene environ- ment of YogaFresh studio. Calming points of the body and ears will be used to relax mind and body and enhance general well-being. Dress comfortably and bring your mat if you have one.


March 22 • 7-9pm Cost: $20


YogaFresh Studio, 1125 Woodbury Dr,


Woodbury. RSVP required: 651-436-5906. Yoga-Fresh.com


Satsang and Grace Blessings – 7:30pm. Mother Clare will hold this satsang, discussing the spiritual path and the role a teacher plays in helping you discover your true nature. Grace Blessings is an opportunity to receive a blessing from a Master Teacher and experience the movement of the heal- ing divine energy within. $15. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. 612-205-5545. CentersOfLight.org.


SATURDAY, MARCH 23


Fresh from the Freeze: Kingfield & Fulton Farm- ers Market – 9am-2pm. Join us for the first winter farmers market. Shop in a warm indoor environment for fresh and local meats, prepared and preserved foods, coffee, cheese, baked goods, fruit, veggies, artisan jewelry and more. Also, enjoy local beer and hard cider, organic wine, live music and gar- den activities. Hosted by Bachman’s, Greenhouse, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. 612-861-7600. Bachmans.com.


Art at Highland – 9am-4:30pm. Forty-five local and regional artists will be exhibiting. Free. Art Gallery, Highland Park Senior HS, 1015 S Snelling Ave, St. Paul. 651-293-8940.


Introduction to Winemaking – 9:30am-4:30pm. Dreaming of being a winemaker? Here you’ll learn how to make white and red wine using techniques based on valid and timely research from the Uni- versity of Minnesota. Work with UM’s enologist Katie Cook, who has made wine on four different continents and has an advanced enology degree from the University of Burgundy. $85, $70/member. Learning Center, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 9 mi W of I-494 on Hwy 5, Chanhassen. 952-443- 1422. Arboretum.UMN.edu.


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