chapter meeting will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, at the The Metamorphosis Center, 1301 East Cliff Rd, Ste #105, Burnsville. Contact Chapter President Laura Strong at 612-730-2250 or at TCMN@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14


Home School Wilderness Skills Program –. 1-3pm. Dodge Nature Center offers regular pro- gramming designed specifically for home school students. This month students will be introduced to the skills of fire-building and survival shelter construction. Members $4/student, Non-members $5.50. Farm Entrance, 1701 Charlton Street, WSP. DodgeNatureCenter.org.


The Circle (Small Business & Professionals Net- working Event) – 6:30-8pm. Meet and exchange with other holistically minded and sustainability conscous professionals and busineses, while also learning different approaches to building, creating and maintaining a healthy business. Holistic Gate- way, 1415 6th St NE, 2nd Floor, Minneapolis. More info: TcHealers.com.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16


Girlfriends’ Expo & Getaway – 5-10pm Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday. Join this girlfriend get- away weekend for one or two days. Free to attend. Vendors, giveaways, demonstrations and more. Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing. 101expos.com.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16


Beyond Belief Walk for Peace at Mall of America 8-9:30am. This 1.5-mile walk encour- ages people from all faith denominations and backgrounds to join this free event. Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington. For more information or to register, call 612-584-9249, email Info@BeyondBeliefWalkForPeace.com or visit BeyondBeliefWalkForPeace.com.


Fall Festival – 9am-2pm. Annual fall festival includes vendors, silent auction baskets, bingo, lunch, grandma’s attic items, craft sale and baked goods. Cross of Glory, 5472 Adams St, Mounds View. 651-784-2528.


Free Beginner’s Yoga Workshop – 1-2:30pm. New to the yoga or getting back into your practice after a break, the Beginner’s Workshop is a great place to start. There’s a 30-minute gentle practice so bring a mat if you have one (we have some on hand), water, and dress comfortably. Contact: Desiree Brazelton at GetWell@SparkWellness.net or 612-232-6453. Spark Wellness, 4748 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. SparkWellness.net.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17


Full Moon Drumming Circle – 7-8pm. Meet at the store and we’ll walk down to the Mississippi River. Bring your drum or rattle and help us celebrate the energy of the moon. We have some drums and rattles that you can borrow.$10. New Moon Metaphysical Store, 2013 2nd Ave N, Ste 10, Anoka. 612-716- 1949. NewMoonStore.com.


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18


Gluten Free Thanksgiving Goodies – 6-8pm. Learn how to convert favorite holiday recipes, sample new gluten free products and try some delicious gluten free holiday goodies that will


please even your non-gluten guests. Taught by Chef Ani, this class is gluten free and dairy free, with vegan options upon request. Pre-registration is required. $10. Whole Foods Market, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141. WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/Minneapolis.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19


Role of Ayurveda in Today’s Modern World: How healing is different from curing – 7-9pm. Ayurveda is a science of self-healing that was developed in In- dia thousands of years ago. Its philosophies are time- tested and eternal as they are based on the workings of the five elements within and around us. As long as water puts out fire, the principles of Ayurveda remain valid in any time or place. Presented by Keri Mangis, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Part of the Idea Exchange series taking place every Tuesday. $15. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 Cliff Rd, Ste 105, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20


Metaphysics 101 – 12-1pm. On the search for “something new”? This information-packed hour introduces you to dozens of treatments, tools and ideas found in the world of metaphysics. Leave with a place to start your journey and a better understand- ing of what metaphysics is all about. $10 payable at the door-the store will be open for purchases. New Moon Metaphysical Store, 2013 2nd Ave N, Ste 10, Anoka. 612-716-1949. NewMoonStore.com.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21


Great American Smoke-out – The American Cancer Society is encouraging smokers to use the date to quit smoking (or make a plan to quit smok- ing). American Cancer Society. 800-227-2345. Cancer.org.


Smoothie and Movie Night – 7-9pm. November Movie: Take Back your Power - Investigating the “Smart” Grid Transparency. Suggested donation: $5. Holistic Gateway, 1415 6th St NE, 2nd Floor, Minneapolis. More info: TcHealers.com.More info: TcHealers.com.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22


Parent/Preschooler Program: Talking Tur- key – 10-11:30am. Join a Dodge Nature Center naturalist and introduce your preschool-aged child to the wondrous natural world at our parent/ preschooler Woolly Bear Program. Topics will be explored through creative storytelling, music, pup- petry, and more. Members $12, Non-members $14.


Main Entrance: 365 Marie Ave W, West St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23


Green Gifts Fair – 10am-5pm. More than 75 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, Minneapolis. DoItGreen.org.


Harvesting, Celebrating & Taking Stock: A Half- Day Autumn Women’s Retreat – 1-5pm. Autumn invites us to slow down, to gather in and take stock of the harvest of our lives. Join us in this half day women’s retreat of ritual, reflection, movement and inquiry. Led by Katy Taylor, Wholeness Men- tor, Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher. RSVP required. $60. ($10 Bring a Girlfriend discount). RSVP seeking@WomanWell.org. The Well, 1784 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul. 651-739-7953. WomanWell.org.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24


Tuning Fork Level 1 Certification Class – 10am- 2:30pm. Presented by Carol Seck, this class offers certification to energy practitioners of any modal- ity, Turning Fork Therapy will enhance the results of your sessions. There’s a $65 non-refundable deposit for the forks and manuals. Class charge is $330 which includes the $65 deposit. You need to register one month in advance to allow time to order the Turning Forks and Certificates. New Moon Metaphysical Store, 2013 2nd Ave N, Ste 10, Anoka. 612-716-1949. NewMoonStore.com.


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25


Snowshoeing Basics – 6:30-7:30pm. Join experi- enced REI staff for a class on the basics of snow- shoeing. We’ll focus on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. Free. Bloomington. 750 American Blvd W, Bloomington. 952-884-4315. Rei.com.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28


Giving thanks for you, our readers. May you have a blessed day on this national holiday.


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Higher Brain Living Presentation and Demonstration


Ever wonder why self-help and some therapy doesn’t really help? The answer is in your brain. This all-day class includes 6 CEU’s for learning professionals and is open to the public.


December 13 • 9am-5:30pm.


Pre-Register now for $99 ($149 after Nov. 30 and at the door) Courtyard Marriott Bloomington Hotel, 7800 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington. For more info call 855-418- 5491 or email Info@HigherBrainLiving.com. HigherBrainLiving.com.


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