Brain Gym 101 Class Offered this Summer


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ari Murlowski, certified Brain Gym instructor, will be offering the Brain Gym 101 class for three weeks in June


and July. The sessions will meet in White Bear Township from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Mondays, June 15 and 22 and July 13. Brain Gym 101 refers to the basic introductory course


that teaches the 26 movements and how to apply them using specific Brain Gym processes and techniques, as well as introducing the concepts and supporting language for the entire Brain Gym program.


The course is beneficial for anyone wanting to learn how movement-based learning can improve academic, athletic, behavioral, communication, professional and social skills, including students, teachers, parents, artists, athletes, healthcare practitioners and business professionals. There is no prerequisite and the course is open to all who have an interest. Clients, including teachers and students, have been reporting for over 20


years on the effectiveness of Brain Gym’s simple activities which can facilitate dramatic improvements in areas such as: concentration and focus, memory, academics, physical coordination, relationships, self-responsibility, organization skills and attitude.


Cost: $400 (For those repeating the class, $200). Location: The Integration Station, 4517 Allendale Dr., White Bear Township. Registration due by June 6. To register, call Kari at 763-785-4600. See ad, page 16.


Victoria’s Market Now Open


ictoria’s Market opened at 7999 Victoria Drive in downtown Victoria, Minnesota, in May, as a community market. “Our market concept is driven by a desire to not just serve, but also be a central place for Victoria and the surrounding communities,” states General Manager, Will Jedlicka. “These values have led us to create a place where an educational, consultative customer service philosophy drives each and every staff member.” The market offers a great selection of foods, from bulk items to ready-to-eat meals. “Our products are much closer to a ‘farmer’s market’ with fresh produce, meat and seafood


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arriving daily,” Jedlicka explains. “The variety is designed to feature an ever- changing selection of seasonal and unique items. We offer a chef-driven selection for our pasta, salads, hot items, and nightly family meals. Meal planning is a big focus, with recommendations for pairing deli items with featured products from other departments.” The bulk section is the largest in the area, featuring Victoria’s Market custom roasted coffee, Sunrise Heritage flours, and over 200 products. The bakery offers made-from-scratch breads, pastries, tarts and pies, and the deli features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses as well as the store’s signature smoked and roasted items. In the Wellness Department, Manager Michele Ranum offers, “The path to wellness is unique to everyone and we have carefully chosen quality products in all areas of health and wellness for the entire family.”


For more information, call 952-443-3386 or visit VictoriasMarketMn.com. natural awakenings June 2015 7


Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair


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he Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will host its popular annual renewable energy and sustainable living educational fair June 19 through 21, at Renew the Earth Institute, in Custer. In its 26th year, the event promises family entertainment, local food, green living information and education provided through 250 scheduled workshops. Hundreds of environ- mentally friendly exhibitors will be on hand to promote products for sustainable lifestyles. Energy Fair keynote speakers


include Democracy Now! host and Breaking the Sound Barrier author Amy Goodman, who will share the power of independent journalism in the struggle for a better world. Jon Wellinghoff, immediate past chair- man of the Federal Energy Regula- tory Commission, will present an exciting look at the state of energy and energy policy in our nation. Ati- na Diffley, author of Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works, will speak about running an organic farm and her successful legal and citizen campaign against Koch Industries to protect the soils and certification of organic farms in Minnesota. Keynote addresses will begin at 1 p.m. daily.


Cost: $15/day; $35/weekend pass; discounts available through June 5; MREA members, volunteers and kids under 12 free; dads accompanied by their children on Father’s Day, June 21, will receive free admission. Location: 7558 Deer Rd., Custer. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit MidwestRenew.org/ energyfair. See ad, page 2.


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