calendarofevents
Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Pre-register early to ensure events will have a minimum number to take place. To place a calendar listing, email us before the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email
Jackie@NAtwincities.com for guidelines on how to submit listings. Thanks!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
Clothing Swap – 2-3:30pm. Bring in your unwanted clothes and swap them for new-to-you items. Clean clothing, shoes, and accessories for any age, gender, and size are welcome. Free. Midtown Global Mar- ket Conference Room (lower level) 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis.
DoItGreen.org.
Sound Healing Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. Come ex- perience instruments, guided visualizations, songs, and group toning/chanting to draw up the root and earthen energies from the ground, using our voices to nourish our bodies and nourish the land through sound healing. Donation suggested. Healing Ele- ments, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788- 1813.
HealingElementsMPLS.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
August Networking Event – 4:30-6:30pm. All are welcome to this monthly networking event. MetroIBA is your source for local and independent shops and businesses. This month’s event is hosted by The Little Wine Shoppe and will meet at Milton Square Courtyard, Como & Carter, St. Anthony Park.
MetroIBA.com.
Grief, Trauma and Recovery – 7-9pm. Gary Beaver talks about his work and personal experi- ence with
an amazing therapy that rapidly heals
grief and trauma resulting from death of a loved one (including beloved animal companions). $20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville.
TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Sugar Blues – 7-8pm. Do you have sugar cravings that you can’t control? Do you want to learn more about the effects of sugar on your body? Join me as we transform your relationship with sugar. Call or email to register:
KimLainedBC@gmail.com or 763-350-7551. Holistic Gateway, 1415 6th St NE, 2nd Fl, Minneapolis. Kimberly-Laine.HealthCoach.
IntegrativeNutrition.com.
Labyrinths: Ancient Paths for Modern Seekers – 7-8pm. Come and explore the fascinating world of labyrinths and expand your understanding of how to use labyrinths as a spiritual tool. Through a photographic journey, we will explore the history of these meandering images. $20. Meta- morphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville.
TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.
“Wondraful” Wednesdays– 7-9pm. Messages is an evening dedicated to helping you formulate, ask and receive messages about your life and loved ones. Laurie starts the evening by sharing messages and guidance relevant to all and then open the floor for your questions. $30. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville.
YourLifeCore.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
Women Traveling Solo – 6:30-7:30pm. Gain knowledge and inspiration for getting on the road as a single female traveler. Hostelling International
USA will share tips, ideas, and resources for stay- ing safe, saving money, and more. Free. REI, 750 W American Blvd, Bloomington. 952-884-4315.
Rei.com.
Local Dollars, Local Sense – 7 pm. Michael Shuman talks about state and local level policy initiatives for local investing and outlining actions individuals can take to participate in and strengthen their local economy. $8.38. Minneapolis College of Art and Design Auditorium, 2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis.
MN350.NationBuilder.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Energy Medicine Mentorship – 9am-noon. En- ergy medicine expert Cyndi Dale will support you in developing your unique abilities and gifts. $65. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or
NCal@Normandale.edu.
Yoga at the Dam – 9-10am. Enjoy outdoor yoga with Amy from Enstasy Yoga the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. $10 (Parking cost is separate. Please see website or contact Amy for more details.) 9750 Egret Blvd NE, Coon Rapids.
EnstasYoga.com.
Geocaching – 1-2:30pm. If you like treasure hunts, you’ll love geo-caching. Learn how to use a GPS as we search for different kinds of caches. GPS units will be available or bring your own. This program is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
vendors, parade, car show, bingo, music, fire- works and more. Free to attend. Parade starts at 10am. City Hall Park, Mounds View City Hall, 2401 County Rd 10, Mounds View.
CI.Mounds-View.mn.us.
You Can Can: Preserving the Summer Bounty – 10am-1pm. informative crash course in food pres- ervation, with tricks and tips for ease, success and food safety. Fundamental skills learned in the class include how to infuse syrups, two different ways to make jam, use different types of pectin, make refrigerator pickles and how to make herb vinegar. Pre-registration required. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online. $30. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis.
WholeFoodsMarket.com.
Open House – Noon- 1pm. The American Acad- emy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has their open house for those curious about a career in alternative and holistic medicine. See an acupunc- ture demonstration and get a tour of the facilities. Refreshments served. Free. 1925 County Rd B2, Roseville. RSVP to 651-631-0295 or
AAAOM.Edu
Pre-registration is
required. $7 or $5 for members. Families $20 or $15 for members. Meet at the Farm Entrance: Dodge Nature Center, 1701 Charlton St, W St. Paul.
DodgeNatureCenter.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
Twin Cities Green Drinks – 6-7:30pm. This group meets monthly at various locations in the Twin Cities and is all about learning and promoting eco-friendly ways of life including supporting local businesses.
GreenDrinks.org/MN/Minneapolis-St.Paul.
Holistic Chamber of Commerce – 7-9pm. This is the local chapter of the national organization. All are welcome to attend if you are interested learning more about holistic lifestyles. Free to first time visitors. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville.
TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Spinal Decompression & Therapeutic Yoga – 7:30-9pm. This class focuses on relieving physical and emotionally held stress where most people hold tight and cut off blood flow, experience discomfort, and may lose joint mobility over time, namely low back, hips and hamstrings, and the shoulder girdle: neck, traps, and scapular/shoulder joint articulation. $10. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minne- apolis. 612-788-1813.
HealingElementsMPLS.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Festival in the Park – 9am-10pm. 5K, games,
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson – 9-11am. The fast-growing sport of stand-up paddleboarding is an exciting way to explore the water and offers a full body workout. Equipment provided. Reserva- tions required. Weight limits apply. $35. Fish Lake Regional Park, 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove.
ThreeRiversParks.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Fifteen’s 5K – 8am. Twin Cities In Motion and the Minnesota Twins are teaming up with Twins relief pitcher, Glen Perkins (#15), for this third annual event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Join Glen and the Minnesota Twins players for a great race and a game at Target Field, where everyone finishes on Target Field. Start line: South 2nd Street near Gold Medal Park, Minneapolis. For more information, visit
Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com/ min/community/5krace.jsp for sign up information.
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills for Teens – 5-6pm. A group for teens and young adults struggling to cope well with life. DBT is a treatment for treating severe and persistent emotional and behavioral issues including: self-injury, personality disorders, affective disorders, suicide and more. This group focuses on learning the following skills: core mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. $20-$80 depending on insurance. Collaborative Counseling & Psychol- ogy, 7372 Kirkwood Court, Suite B, Maple Grove.
CCP-MN.com 763-210-9966.
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