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Nina, both students of Thich Nhat Hanh. Fee is $50 (vegetarian lunch included). Global Breath Studio, 119 W Main St., Durham. Call: 919-645-7070, or Visit: www.GlobalBreath.org


Concert: Amy Steinberg: 7pm. Be ready for your world to be rocked. www. amysteinberg.net This woman is a powerful force of nature not to be missed. Join us for a taste of Amy at 10:30am and come back for the concert at 7pm. $25 at the door. Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, 4900 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh. Phone: 919-859-2249. Email: info@trianglecsl.org, Visit: www.trianglecsl.org. See us on Facebook and Meetup.com


Having Fun with Dreams. 2-3:30pm. This dream workshop will try out ways to work with your own dreams and help others explore theirs. Ami’s approach to dreams is fun yet insightful. We will use journal prompts, group input, imagination and lighthearted games. Ami Hudson. $20 suggested donation. A Place for Women to Gather, 8380 Six Forks Road, Suite 201, Raleigh. 919-846- 3601, infoapfwtg@yahoo.com or www.womengather.org


Hands on Cooking Class: Cooking with Herbs. 1-3pm. Wondering what to do with all those herbs? We will talk about how to cook with herbs and what herbs pair best with what foods. Menu includes entrées, salad, rolls and desserts. Durham Spirits Company, 311 East Trinity Avenue, Durham. 425-463-5430


MONDAY, APRIL 14


Hands-on Cooking Class: Spring Vegetarian. 6-8pm. Enjoy a meatless Monday in this hands-on cooking class. And with the bountiful spring vegetables that are now available, why not challenge yourself to go meatless! Appetizer, entres, desserts and more. Durham Spirits Company, 311 East Trinity Avenue, Durham. 425-463-5430


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 Consider The Conversation: A Documentary about a Taboo Subject. 7-8:30pm. Join us for a screening of Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject, a beautiful, funny, and poignant documentary intended to raise awareness about end-of-life planning. A discussion will follow the film, and an advance-care-planning workshop will follow the next week. This program is co-sponsored by RCWMS. FREE. Main Library, Durham. For more information visit: www.rcwms.org/calendar


THURSDAY, APRIL 17


Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music, Dance & Healing Arts, April 17-20. Roots, Cajun, African, Zydeco, Bluegrass, Folk, Rock and more! 4 Days and 4 Stages with more than 50 bands. Featuring Music, Art, Dance, Healing Arts, Yoga, Movement Workshops, Environmental Sustainability Fair, Tent Camping and more. 4 Day Passes: $100 Advance / $110 at Gate. Day Passes available. 12 & under FREE. 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Visit www.ShakoriHillsGrassRoots.org or call (919) 542-8142.


Free Workshop: Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person. 6:30-7:30pm. Learn more about the highly sensitive person, meet other HSPs and learn coping skills, as well as info about upcoming therapy groups. Led by HarDarshan Khalsa, LPC. Location: Armstrong Center for Hope, 5315 Highgate Drive, Durham. Pre-register by calling 919-418-1718.


FRIDAY, APRIL 18


Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music, Dance & Healing Arts. April 17-20. See April 17 listing for details.


Group Meditation: 7 pm. End your week with a deep relaxation and inner connection to the Self. A lovely combination of soothing music and blessed silence. Love Offering Basis. Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, 4900 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh. Phone: 919-859-2249. Email: info@trianglecsl.org, Visit: www.trianglecsl.org See us on Facebook and Meetup.com


Healing Circle: 8 pm. If you are moving through a difficult time and need a safe place to share, cry, talk, listen or simply just be who and where you are, join us for this new community activity the 1st and 3rd Friday nights each month. Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, 4900 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh. Phone: 919-859-2249. Email: info@trianglecsl.org, Visit: www.trianglecsl.org See us on Facebook and Meetup.com


HerbFest 2014. 9am-5pm. April 18-20 and April 25 -27. This annual event offers a great selection of organic herb plants and perennials. This year’s fundraiser for the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment is themed, “Herb’n Living.” It will span two weekends in a row. Free admission and entertainment plus artists and vendors. Please visit website. Festival Park, 527 South White Street, Wake


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Forest. 919-570-0350 or www.herbfest.net


SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Shakori Hills Grass Roots Festival of Music, Dance & Healing Arts. April 17-20, 2014. See April 17 listing for details.


Traditional Japanese Tea Gatherings. 10:45-12pm. Join us in the Sister Cities Teahouse, where you will experience the warmth of a traditional Japanese tea gathering…the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich tradition over an enticing bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. Check for more information. Doris Duke Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardents, 420 Anderson Street, Durham. 919-668-1707 or www.gardens.duke.edu


Telling Trails. 2-4pm. Ever wonder what animal made those tracks you came across? Expand your hiking experience by learning how to identify animal tracks and other signs that they leave behind. Join an eye-opening hike and make an animal track to take home. Preregistration is required. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. 919-460-3390 or www.wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree


15th Annual SPCA K9-3K Dog Walk. 10am-2pm. The Annual K9-3K Dog Walk benefits animal rescues in Wake and surrounding counties. All monies support the work of the SPCA of Wake County! Register and become an advocate and fundraiser to help homeless pets. Register online and personalize your own Dog Walk Page. Moore Square Park, 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh. 919- 832-1231or www.spcawake.org/walk


SUNDAY, APRIL 20


Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music, Dance & Healing Arts. April 17-20, 2014. See April 17 listing for details.


Easter Sunday: 10:30 am. Annual Easter Service and Community Potluck. This year’s theme: EMERGENCE. Potent message. Powerful Music. Meaningful Ritual. Meditation @ 9:45 am. Service begins @ 10:30 am. Followed by Parking Lot BBQ and Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, 4900 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh. Phone: 919-859-2249. Email: info@trianglecsl. org, Visit: www.trianglecsl.org See us on Facebook and Meetup.com


TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day: Butterfly Hike. 1pm. Join us in celebrating Earth Day by taking a


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