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NOTE: All calendar events must be received by June 5 (for the July issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@NaturalAwakeningsRO.com for guidelines and to submit entries.


FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Erev Shabbat Family Service – 7pm. Temple Beth Torah, 330 N Highland Ave, Upper Nyack. 358-2248.


SATURDAY, JUNE 2


Club Mani Spirit Groove – Move the body, fire the spirit and lift the soul in this Club Mani signa- ture class. Mani Spirit Groove focuses on simple rhythmic movements inspired by African, modern and tribal dance influences. A refreshing experience without impact that is uncomplicated, basic and easy to follow for all levels to enjoy getting their spirit groove on. $14. Gaias Garden. 30 Fancher Rd, Warwick. 544-7085. GaiasGardenRetreat.com.


Wellness Walk & 5k Run: Rockland Lake – 8am. The Mental Health Association of Rockland County is having its annual Wellness Walk & 5K Run at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers. For more details please contact katie@kampfirefilmspr.com, 917-438-9223 or visit mharockland.org.


Black Creek Clean-Out & Easy Paddle – 9:30am. Highland. Help us with our Chapter's annual clean- out of the Black Creek in the Town of Lloyd. Bring boats, gear, lunch, water and tools, e.g. loppers, saws, axes, rope, work gloves. If you don't have tools or even a boat, contact leader for loaners. Meet in the grassy parking area on the SW side of the bridge over the Black Creek on Rt. 299. Contact leader Russ Faller to confirm participation. 297- 5126 (before 9:30pm) or russoutdoors@yahoo.com. MidHudsonADK.org.


Wild Edibles Identification – 10:30am-12:30pm. Our introductory wild foods and medicinals work- shop consist of a two hour on location walk in which we identify, discuss and sample edible and medicinal wild plants. Poisonous plants and look- alikes are also discussed. Offered by Paul Tappenden of Suburban Foragers. Free. Suffern Free Library, 210 Lafayette Ave. Suffern. 357-1237. Register at SuffernFreeLibrary.org.


All Natural Pet Event – 10:30am-4pm. Rain date 6/3. Second annual outdoor event hosted by Trap- per’s Way. A day of fun and learning as local orga- nizations unite to help enhance your pet’s health and happiness naturally. Guest speakers, samples and demonstrations. Discover alternative health options, raw food and organic treats, herbal remedies and meet local holistic veterinarians, pet chiropractors, acupuncturists, groomers, pet walkers and more. Pet adoptions. Leashed and socialized pets welcome. Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ. KDTRecipes@ optimum.net. TrappersWay.com.


Yoga Teacher Training Open Forums – 12:30- 1:30pm. We make great yoga teachers. Join Sanc- tuary Yoga Studios and Yoga Mountain for an open forum on our Yoga Alliance-approved teacher train- ing programs. Register now for this free discussion and take a yoga class on us before we start (11am- 12:30pm). Children’s yoga, 200-hour, 500-hour, and yoga therapy certifications. Meet the school’s directors and teachers and get all your questions


lives have been touched by adoption. 74 Lakewood Dr (2nd house in driveway), Congers. 268-0283.


FRIDAY, JUNE 8


Morning Reiki and Meditation – 9:30–11am. Please join us for a morning of meditation and Reiki. Reiki and meditation create a deep sense of relaxation, reduces physical pain, improves emotional well-being, releases fears and negative thoughts, increases intuition, quiets and clears the mind, accelerates the body’s natural ability to heal, and supports the immune system. $15/donation. The Light Within Us, 64 Theodore Roosevelt Dr., Blauvelt. Call 222-6923 to reserve your seat.


answered. Sanctuary Yoga Studios, 132 Park Ave, New City. 548-1090. SanctuaryYogaStudios.com.


SUNDAY, JUNE 3


Bashakill “Happy for Herp” Walk – 8:45am. Why should the paddlers have all the fun? Get out on Bashakill’s walkways with the Friends of the Bashakill and herpetologist Bill Cutler to look for snakes, turtles, salamanders, toads, frogs and other such creatures. Meet at Poughkeepsie Metro North station to carpool to start of walk at Haven Road DEC parking lot off Route 209. Bring lunch, hiking on waterproof boots or be prepared to get your feet wet. Leader Sue Mackson. 471-9892. susiem6@ juno.com. MidHudsonADK.org.


The Power of Worship – 10:30am. Rev. Harry C. Green. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland, 130 Concklin Rd, Pomona, opposite Exit 12N on the Palisades Parkway. Mary Holdampf, congregation administrator, 354-1789. administra- tor@uurocklandny.org. UURocklandNY.org.


Old Fashioned Day – 11am-5pm. Vendors, antique cars, old-time arts, crafts & demos. Firematic demos, food at old-time prices, games for the kids & musi- cal entertainment. Fun for the whole family! Free admission. Rain or shine. Walker Valley Firehouse, 3679 Route 52, Walker Valley. Rich. 744-2827. semiequipconsultants@yahoo.com.


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6


Free Acupuncture Treatment – 4pm to 7pm. Come find out more about acupuncture and receive a complimentary detox / stress relief ear treatment. Licensed acupuncturist Heather Botjer. Apple Val- ley Pharmacy, 44 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Warwick. 988-5805 or 544-7211. AppleValleyPharmacy.com. BotjerAcupuncture.com.


The Road to Sleeping Healthy – 7pm. What’s worse than not sleeping? Not knowing why. Learn what you can do in order to experience a good night’s sleep. Arlene Estberg, of the Sleep Disorder Institute of Good Samaritan Hospital will present this lecture. Free. Register online. Suffern Free Library, 210 Lafayette Ave. Suffern. 357-1237. SuffernFreeLibrary.org.


THURSDAY, JUNE 7


Adoption Crossroads – 7:15-9:30pm. A not-for- profit mutual support group for all those whose


SATURDAY, JUNE 9


Mineral, Gem, Jewelry, Show, Swap & Sell – 10am-4pm. Special displays and lectures. The most complete mastodon and museum collection of local minerals on display. Hosted by Orange County Mineral Society. Adults $5, seniors and kids $3. Vendor space, $15. Outdoors at Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe. 683-1167 or orangecountymineralsociety@yahoo.com. Orange- CountyMineralSocietyNewYork.com.


The Nature of Spiritual Development as Stages of Human Development – 10am-4pm. Zen Garland, A Holistic Approach To Meditation & Spiritual De- velopment. 83 Campbell Ave, Airmont. 547-2004. ZenGarland.org.


Free Spirit Nature Camp Open House – 1-4pm. Come tour the summer camp, meet staff and sample camp activities at the Kezialain Farm to learn more about the camp program. Free. Kezialain Farm, Westtown. 361-2267.


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The Open Self™ Workshop – 2-5pm. A mind- body wellness workshop. Led by Hypnotherapist, author, and educator Rachel Astarte Piccione, participants are invited to discover and celebrate their true selves through guided meditation, jour- nal-writing, and deep discussion. $40. Birchwood Center, 85 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-6409 or 917-282-9537. HealingArtsNewYork.com.


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Crystal Class and Certification – offered June 10, July 28 and August 26. Awaken to Crystal Healing, Level 1, will help you experience and understand how and why stones can heal emotion- ally and physically and will open the relationship between your body and the crystals. Learn how to cleanse and program stones to manifest. Crystal Connection, 116 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro. Register by calling 888-2547, emailing info@crystalcon- nectioncenter.com or online at CrystalConnection- Center.com/learn.


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