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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Stewardship Workday: Furstenberg Nature Area – 1-3pm. Help remove invasive plants from the sedge meadow. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ Furste020621. Online: Mick Gavin’s Crossroads Ceili – 8pm. A fascinating performance of traditional Irish music, song and dance live from The Ark stage. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ ark-family-room-series.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel Zoom Work-
shop Series – Feb 7, 21; Mar 7, 21. 1:30-3pm. A free, 4-part, Zoom workshop series based on the above book by Harold Klemp. In these workshops, presented by members of Eckankar, learn techniques to: Recall and resolve past-life lessons to help you today, Feb 7; interpret and find guidance in dreams, Feb 21; discover your natural ability to soul travel home to God, Mar 7; discover your next spiritual step, Mar 21. To register: EckMI.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 & 16
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Virtual Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy’s Native Plant and Insect Garden. Join the Stewardship Network’s Huron Arbor Cluster for an informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature. Free. Via Zoom: Tinyurl. com/SCZoom2021. More info: Stewardship Network.org.
Virtual How We Do – 12-1:30pm. A discussion and workshop with artist Chitra Ganesh. Chitra Ganesh, a Brooklyn-based contemporary artist of South Asian origin, creates installations, comics, animation, sculpture, and mixed media works on paper. Via Zoom. Register: UMMA.UMich.edu. Online: Erin Zindle – 8pm. At each performance, Erin transforms into a seemingly-mythical creature who dances with graceful arms outstretched, handmade wings glued to her shoulders, recklessly digging into her fiddle strings with her bow. Live from The Ark stage. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Women’s Wellness Virtual Series – Feb 13-Apr 25. Learn how to discover our own voices, nourish ourselves, and partner with herbal medicine to heal ourselves and those around us. Restorative Yoga for Every Body with Mary Bue offered before each workshop. Instructors include Ruth Barrett, Linda Conroy, Cornelia Cho, Dominique Christina, Mary Lou Singleton, Mimi Hernandez. For more info & to register: MidwestWomensHerbal.com. Online: 34th Annual Storytelling Festival – 7:30pm. We’re taking our annual storytelling extravaganza online this year for one night only. Join The Ark and the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild for this beloved event. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Online: My Folky Valentine – 7:30pm. The Ark’s annual celebration of romance. Each year we present a few of Michigan’s top musical couples, in the round. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk. org/ark-family-room-series.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Virtual Controlled Burn Program – 7:30-8:30pm. Fire is used as a restoration tool in many of Ann Arbor’s natural areas. Ask questions and learn more about the benefits of effectively and safely using fire as a restoration tool. Via Zoom. Register: Tinyurl. com/BurnMeeting021721.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Virtual Critical Conversations:Archives – 12:302pm. Join UMMA Associate Curator of Photography JenniferFriessalong withU-M faculty and graduate students for this lunchtime discussion. Via Zoom. Register: UMMA.UMich.edu.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel Zoom Work-
shop Series – 1:30-3pm. See Feb 7 listing. To register: EckMI.org.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
World Yoga Day – 7-8pm. Join us from all over the world for a session to bring you to your mats and practice for peace within. Connecting our mind, body and breath with music in the comfort of our own home. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/yy4s3g5b. GoodVibzYoga.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Virtual Education Series: Addiction & Older Adults – 7:30-9pm. With Charles Coleman & Matthew Cremin. Free. Via Zoom. For link: Dawn Farm.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Stewardship Workday: Mary Beth Doyle Park – 1-3pm. World Wetlands Day. Help remove invasive shrubs from prairie edges. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ MaryBe022721. Online: The RFD Boys – 8pm. One of southeastern Michigan’s most durable musical ensembles, and their shows capture a deep slice of musical Ann Arbor. Live from The Ark stage. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Online: George Winston – 7:30pm. Winston’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 9
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY, MAY 7
daily
Chelsea Online Winter Farmers’ Market – Online orders can be picked up at the 5 Healthy Towns office, 14800 E Old U.S. Hwy 12. To order: Chelsea FarmersMkt.org/shop-online. Free 15-Day Meditation Challenge – 6am11:55pm. Join this challenge to get a free 15-day program introducing mindfulness and meditation. Get daily prompts explaining how to do sitting meditation plus mindfulness checks at the end of each day. Free. wix.to/kkAZB0A. Ypsi Area Online Market – A collaboration between Growing Hope, The Farm at St. Joe’s, Zilke Farm Kitchen,and a growing list of area farmers and food producers. For pick-up sites & to shop: GrowingHope.net/ypsi-area-online-market. Virtual Yoga – 9am-7pm. Virtual and in-studio yoga sessions at pop-up locations. Our wellness professionals will assist you on your journey. Info on classes & workshops: GoodVibzYoga.com. Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center (TLC) – 12-7pm, Wed-Sun. Offers feline-friendly activities with kittens and cats available to take home. 5245 Jackson Rd, Ste A1, 734-661-3575. TinyLions.org.
sunday
Black History Book Reads – 9am. On IG @girlz. empowered and on FB at Girls Empowered. We will be reading kids stories to share Black History books and authors. Each video will be posted for viewing at 9am. No ticket or pre-registration required. Find on IG/FB a list of the books we will be reading and where you can find them. Free. More details & events: GoodVibzYoga.com.
Hudson Valley Humane Society Rescue Read-
ing – 10am-12pm. Includes humane education lessons, group read-aloud and dog meet-and-greet. Drop-off event. $10; space limited. HSHV.org/ RescueReading. Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org. Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm. Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-994-3387. JewelHeart.org. Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com. Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. Free. Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealization CentreMichigan.org. Sound Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Rare, therapeutic, chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while reiki is sent to the audience. $20/at door. 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.
monday
Virtual Pilates with Gwyn – 9:30-10am. Build a better understanding of your mind & body connections through alignment, posture and natural movement awareness. $5/class. GwynJonesPilates.com. Meaningful Mondays – 8pm. SevaLight Retreat Centre warmly welcomes everyone, of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions, to join us virtually. Will gather on video conference sharing in song/chants and inspiring readings from Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharmaji’s writings, followed by Pure Meditation and silent prayer. Free. Email by 10am any Monday to receive the info about how to join by video: Info@SelfReal izationCentreMichigan.org.
tuesday
Online Meditation from Anywhere – 9-9:30am. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org. Massage Clinic: Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Balancing – Thru Aug 31. 11am. Also Wed, Thurs. Massage Therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School.By appt, private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $30/hr, $25/ seniors 68 & over. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. For appt: 734769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Online: Realization Process Practice – 6-7:30pm. With Mara Evenstar. A weekly exploration and practice of the Realization Process developed by Judith Blackstone, PhD. A body-centered approach to personal and spiritual healing and maturity. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.
tuesday
Jharra Vedic Energy Healing – 2-7pm. A Vedic healing technique from the teachings of Babaji in which the practitioner repeats a mantra while sweeping peacock feathers over a person’s body, thereby clearing out dis-harmony and allowing the natural harmony to preside. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980.EvenstarsChalice.com.
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea House Poetry
Circle – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Features a reading by a well-published poet followed by open mic. For Zoom link: CWPoetryCircle@gmail.
wednesday
Virtual Private Training with Gwyn – 10:15-10:45am. Individual training to reach your posture and alignment goals. Build strength, mobility and movement pattern awareness. $40/30 min. GwynJonesPilates.com. Massage Clinic with Student Interns – 11am. Massage therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School. By appt; private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $30/hr, $25/seniors 68+. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOf AnnArbor.net. Happy Hour Massage – 3-8pm. We’ll match your needs with an expert therapist who can tailor a massage to your wellness needs. $55/60 min, $80/90 min. Balance Massage Therapy, 5155 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-660-5919. LifeIsActive.com. Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thur. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.
friday
Virtual TRX with Gwyn – 8:15-8:45am. TRX is a suspension training workout that will give total-body health benefits for everyone. Modifications given for every move. $10. GwynJones Pilates.com. Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 6:30-7:15pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 S Main St, Ann Arbor. Eck-MI.org.
saturday
Tarot Readers and Healers– Hours vary. Also Sun. Reiki or Jharra Vedic Healing. Cost varies. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com. Dexter Winter Marketplace – Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20; Apr 10. 9am-1pm. Social distancing, masks and one-way traffic required. Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter. Dexter Market.com. Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.
