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In pregnancy, hormones begin to fluctuate and weight gain is inevitable. This added stress may create postural issues, caus ing more strain to be placed on the spine. Chiropractic for pregnancy involves simple adjustments that can ease aches and discom forts such as restless leg syndrome, back pain, sciatica and swollen limbs.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Malcolm Sickels, owner of Ann Arbor Thermography, urges women to schedule a thermography appointment. Thermography uses state-of-the-art, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved infrared technology to provide an image of the body that can detect physiological changes in the breast tissue that have been shown to correlate with pre-disease or disease states. Because thermal imaging detects changes at the cellular level, studies suggest that this test can detect activity eight to 10 years before any other test. All studies are read by board-certified physicians for reliability and accountability.
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After giving birth, adequate rest is necessary to recover. During this time, chiropractic care can help heal more quickly by encouraging the body’s natural healing abilities. Many women experience spinal misalignments from labor and giving birth. Velocity Chiro practic provides adjustments to realign the spine’s curvature, promote better healing and restore the nervous system. This can contribute to improved mood, increased energy and the balancing of hormones.
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Sickels says, “Women of all ages are given the opportunity to increase their chance of detecting breast disease early on. Early detection of changes and patterns seen on thermogra phy images can enable a person to take early prevention measures. It is particularly useful for women under 50, where mammography is less effective because of increased breast density.”
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Chiropractic, the office of Dr. Mark Sicheneder, offers prenatal chi ropractic and post-pregnancy chiropractic. He says, “No matter where you are at during your pregnancy, chiropractic care can help ease your discomforts along the way.”
MoldPro, a certified and insured leader in chemical-free mold remediation and testing in southeastern Michigan and northwestern Ohio, uses the most effective services to return homes to a safe ecological condition.
Zingerman’s Delicatessen is known for their sandwiches, and they are offering a virtual fromage fiesta called Cheese 101 for cheese lovers and cheese learners from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 6. Participants will join expert cheese mongers and be
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of all of mold air tests and generate a 20-page report that will show what type of molds exist in the home and to what extent the spores are in the air. After the job is complete, they test the air again.
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Mold growth tends to occur more often in the summertime, but can be a problem in the fall, too, because of colder, damp weather. We find mold outdoors in gutters, soil, rotten wood and fallen leaves. Indoors, buildings affected by rainstorms may have experienced water damage, which means that bathrooms, kitchens, basements and carpets could have mold spores in the air and on surfaces.
addition to flowers and organic produce. Patrons can harvest their own squash and large stalks of Brussels sprouts, cut their own cornstalks and likely find some raspberries.
Location: 247 W. Main St., Milan. For more information, call 734439-8800, email PeaceOfMind@MoldProLLC.com or visit MoldPro LLC.com. See ad page 28.
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A $15 event ticket includes a Zoom meeting link; a wealth of information and an evening of great conversation with the cheese mongers; and a 20 percent off coupon to use at the online shop after the tasting. A $45 event ticket includes all the above plus a tasting kit with eight samples of cheese, matzo chips and honey (additional kits can be added for $30). The tasting kit can be picked up at the deli (free); delivered in Ann Arbor ($11) or shipped ($25, purchase by October 2.)
them to make a fabulous cheese board.
Tickets are $15 to $45. Location: 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. For tickets, visit ZingermansDeli.com/event/cheese-101-4. For more information, call 734-663-3354.
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Event coordinator Cherreen Thompson says the goal of the event is to bring natural materials and fibers into the hands of peo ple; spread knowledge of growing and working with natural fibers; create, design and build a product that is both useful and beautiful; find fulfillment in merging with products of the land; and join together people and nature in a harmonious whole.
Locations: 407 N. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor, and Traverse City, Holland and Petoskey. For more information, visit Fustinis.com.
Fall 2022 Fiber Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 8, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 9, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. This fiber fantasy includes wool, alpaca, linen, cotton and more—from the plant or animal to the finished product. Have fun, shop the many vendors and enjoy educational classes.
Admission is $4 cash per day or $6 for two days. Children under 12 are free. No dogs allowed except service dogs. Location: 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 419-8251609, email Info@FiberExpo.com or visit FiberExpo.com.
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Classes center around a specific type of cuisine and feature some delicious and delightful recipes to make alongside experi enced guest chefs with years of knowledge, skills and training in culinary arts. Most recipes include either an extra-virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar. These ingredients are foundational to ampli fying the flavors and enhancing the overall cooking experience. To be equipped with the right flavors, Fustini’s will provide a unique discount code good for 24 hours to purchase their products.
Ann Arbor Kirtan facilitates free, public, devotional music events as a service to the community to provide an opportunity for people from all backgrounds to share in the experience of kirtan and devotional music. Some or all the members may be available to facilitate a kirtan program for a community, organization, festi val or studio.
with Matt Pancone (vocals and harmoni um), John Churchville (tabla), Dennis Chernin (vocals and harmo nium) and three close Cleveland friends from Enchanted Hearts: Rick Frires (bass guitar and vocals), Char Smith Frires (vocals) and Samuel Salsbury (violin and sarangi). Guests may bring a chair or floor cushion—there is limited seating onsite.
Location: 1441 Island Dr., Ann Arbor. For more information, email AnnArborKirtan@gmail.com or visit KirtanAnnArbor.org.
Online Cooking Classes from Fustini’s Fustini’s School of Cooking is offer ing virtual cooking classes (schedule at eventstinisoilandvinegar/Facebook.com/Fus ), including Family Pizza Night, Gumbo at Home, Gnocchi at Home, Pesto Port and more. Classes are live and designed to equip participants with an opportunity to ask questions, connect with fellow attendees and enjoy a class-like experience that is all virtual.
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Many of the pieces are hand-signed and numbered by the artists and include serigraphs, lithographs, giclee and other mediums.
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Making Strides of Ann Arbor is celebrating 20 years of fund raising for the American Cancer Society (ACS) with a goal of $100,000 for their annual walk on October 22 at Washtenaw Community College. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Thanks to the support of their team leaders, participants, staff and volunteers, they have helped the ACS fund life-saving breast cancer research, crucial patient services and education and prevention initiatives that have helped millions of people.
Corporate sponsors ensure they can reunite, celebrate and honor local survivors and thrivers during breast cancer aware ness month. Breast cancer survivors can provide help and hope to people facing breast cancer through the ACS Reach To Recovery support program. Volunteers help out virtually throughout the year.
Individuals can also sign up with Making Strides to raise funds digitally and easily, then participate in the walk. It is the only orga nization that integrates advocacy, discovery and patient support to measurably improve the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Health Matters of Lansing is hosting a two-day fine art sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., No vember 12 and 13, at the Craig Mitchell Smith Glass Gallery. Artwork offered for sale include collectible works by Salvador Dali, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Michael Schofield, Guillaume Azoulay, Marc Chagall and others at below market pricing.
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Sunday Artisan Market has been operating in Ann Arbor for 31 years, where local artists and crafters sell their creations at the weekly outdoor venue, open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., from April until Christmas. Originally, the city managed the mar ket, but the vendors wanted to have more of a say in how things were run. Over the years, they found people willing to assume leadership roles and key positions, and the vendors have been running the market themselves for almost three decades.
At the beginning of the pandemic, the market was shut down by the city. When they had the option of starting back up, most of the board believed it was too soon, be
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Applicants are screened by an experienced group of jurors for quality and cre ativity. Most vendors offer affordable and practical creations such as pottery, glass, wood bowls, furniture, birdhouses, clothing, tote bags, purses, jewelry, paintings and drawings, note cards and boxes, candles and more. They attend when their schedules allow, so the list of vendors changes every week.
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But vendor Jeb Booge, owner of VogueBooge, pressed them to take the chance and open in spite of the odds. Daren Otis says, “After much hand-wringing, we agreed to open and offer our vendors a partial year. As it turned out, we did lose half of our vendors, but we also received many new applications
because most craft shows and art fairs had closed and vendors were desperately looking for a place to sell!”
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She shares, “We have kept our venue open with a lot of work by our market Manager Deb Dursi and our committed vendors, many of whom volunteer to do dozens of things. We operate like a co-op in that sense. Some vendors serve on the board of directors. Some help the manager set up tables and signs in the morning. Everyone hands out postcards. If the market is dirty, we sweep. And everyone helps their neighbor when needed. We are gratified to hear frequent comments from vendors that they find the market to be organized, friendly and supportive.”
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Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malig nant melanoma, according to a Brown University study of 491,367 U.S. adults pub lished in the journal Can cer Causes and Control. Examining 15 years of data, the researchers found that compared to subjects with a median daily fish intake of .11 ounces, those with a median daily intake of 1.5 ounc es had a 22 percent higher risk of malignant melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma in situ, characterized by abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. “We speculate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contaminants in fish, such as polychlorinat ed biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of derma tology and epidemiology. Pending further research on the underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not recommend any changes to fish consumption.
A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attracted glob al attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world
Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hun dreds of studies have shown that people’s moods and sense of well-being are improved by everything from art work displayed in mental institutions and offices to regularly visiting art museums. With the pan
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records in track and field. To study its effects, Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, pla cebo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur mar athoners two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the placebo group, those in the Cordyceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and improved aerobic performance at 12 weeks.
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Researchers tested 84 individuals that viewed Monet’s The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japa nese bento box that included information on its tradi tions and food preparation, such as might be found in a history museum. Participants typically spent one to two minutes with each viewing. Follow-up questionnaires found that even a short online experience encouraged positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness. Well-being effects are most pronounced, wrote the authors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and inspires positive cogni tive-emotional states in the viewer.”
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The critical importance of simple lifestyle strategies in cancer prevention has been borne out by two recent endeavors. In a five-year study of 2,157 physically active people over 70 from five European countries, interna tional researchers found that 2,000 International Units a day of vitamin D3 and one gram a day of marine ome ga-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Re searchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat, sugar, refined grains and carbohy drates was linked with an E. coli strain prominent in colorectal cancer.
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Sustainable Sanctuaries
Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home
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underscored the importance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrangements to accommodate expanding uses for work, school ing, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and interior design industries.
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A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remod el, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.
Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a growing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”
The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return
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Water Preservation
As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increasingly important imperative. The simplest modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as tradition al-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-toler ant, native vegetation outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.
Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy con sumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, ques tioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”
the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture strategies.”
Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”
“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water savings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”
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According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”
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With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol A, chlorofluorocarbons, form aldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.
According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friendly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”
Eco-Responsible Materials
When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”
Durability
“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to gener ate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”
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“There’s good, better and best quality furniture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”
“Consumers should demand transparency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”
Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or re claimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or reclaimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vin tage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”
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Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design be cause they’re fascinating geometric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”
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nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal. This easy-to-grow, multi-season vegetable is packed with nutrition and plays well with other ingredients. Beets can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled or pickled. They can be blended into quick dips, thin-sliced for healthy chips or incorporated into desserts for a mild, sweet flavor and bold color.
“Beets boast so many health benefits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are
good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenix-based holistic nutritionist and food blogger at The Wheatless Kitchen. “Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roasting them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with arugula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”
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Versatility is one of the beet’s star qualities. The root vegetable can be quick-pickled with other garden vegetables, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even con centrated into a powder—a favorite of regis tered dietitian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los Angeles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy superfood boost,” she says. Her go-to applications for beet powder include a beet and rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yogurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and overnight oats swirled with beet powder.
If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calcium. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbocharged with nutrients.
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Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Pennsylva nia, author of the food blog Good Grief Cook, grows beets and uses them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called betalains, which contain an tioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help control illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” she says. Her blog offers a reci pe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.
Like spinach, chard and other vegetables in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), beets are rich in oxalates which can contribute to kidney stones. For most healthy people, though, oxalates aren’t harmful, if enjoyed in moderation.
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“Beets have been a staple ingredient on our vegetarian menus for generations. They are an easy way to add natural sweetness and gorgeous color to so many dishes, both savory and sweet,” says Danica Wilcox, owner of the Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The quintessential vegetarian eatery’s go-to beet dishes include hummus, burgers and borscht.
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calendar of events
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
Owl Prowl – 7-9:15pm. Join us for a nighttime adventure as we learn about the lives of local owl species, and what other creatures go bump in the night. $5/family; vehicle entry fee required. Inde pendence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake. Register: Washtenaw.org.
The RFD Boys – 8pm. The house band of Michigan bluegrass. $11, $10/members. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.
Healing for the Healer – 9am-4:45pm. An opportu nity to anyone who works in the healthcare system and all who work in the healing arts. Includes Yoga + Sound, sound therapy, chair massage and reiki sessions. Free. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Registration required: facebook.com/events/1152943848894676.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
Southeast Michigan Bromeliad Society Meeting – 2-4:15pm. Guest speaker Betty Patterson. Topic: In the Shadow of the Volcanoes 2001. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. mbgna.umich.edu.
Artist Spotlight Series: Megan Slankard – 8pm. Live and livestreamed. New indie music from San Francisco. Free; please bring a nonperishable food donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.
Woody Invasives Workday at Johnson Pre serve – 10am-12pm. Help remove the woody invasive species common buckthorn, honeysuckle and autumn olive. Volunteers (using loppers and handsaws) will cut back shrubs to 2-in stumps and help haul cut plant material. Lloyd & Mabel John son Preserve, 4595 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor. Legacy LandConservancy.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
A2 Artoberfest – Oct 8-9. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am4pm, Sun. Features 100 jury selected artists, live entertainment, food vendors, art activities and more. Free admission. Downtown Ann Arbor. TheGuild.org.
Acoustic Eidolon – 7:30pm. A benefit for Rogel Cancer Center. World music for the soul. $25. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.
Fall Social: Meet Your Community-Owned Grocery Store – 9am-12pm. Learn about your community-owned grocery store and our local farmer vendors, local non profits we partner with. Free. People’s Food Co-Op, 216 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor. PeoplesFood.coop.
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk – 6pm. Join Veriditas trained Labyrinth Facilitator, Rob Meyer-Kukan for a candlelight labyrinth walk. Donation. Webster
Second Annual Mayor’s Autumnal Green Fair –6-9pm. Explore a multitude of exhibits showcasing local green businesses and non-profits, along with A2ZERO collaborators. Main St, Library Lot & Ln, Ann Arbor. A2gov.org.
Holy Bones Festival – 1-9pm. Featuring more than 60 local artisans and tarot readers, live music and drag performances, food trucks, creative souls and an 18+ burlesque show. $6.66-$10. Ypsilanti Performance Space, 218 N Adams St, Ypsilanti. HolyBonesFestival.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
Tapping to Heal – 6-7:30pm. Using tapping to reach your health goals. Enlightened Soul Center, 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor. Sara Herr: 419-356-1719. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.
Fiber Expo – Oct 8-9. 9am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Includes wool, alpaca, linen, cotton and more; from the plant or animal to the finished product.
Fall Mindfulness Hike – 10-11:30am. Join us on a morning hike where we will let go of our daily stresses, enjoy the beginning of the changing sea sons, and enjoy quiet, meditative reflection. DeVine Preserve, 6110 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor. Register: Washtenaw.org.
Fall Campfire Cooking – 10am-2pm. Learn how to properly identify, gather, and sort materials and build a cooking fire, then build your own. $5/fam ily; vehicle entry fee required. Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake. Register: Washtenaw.org.
Pumpkins Lanterns & Leaves – Oct 14-15. 5:307:30pm. Young ones and their families can enjoy nature play in the garden, crafts, cider and donuts, our jack-o-lantern trail, parade of lights and more fun activities. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. mbgna.umich.edu.
Cheese 101 – 6:30-8:30pm. Join expert cheese mongers and be guided through the 7 major styles of cheese: fresh, soft-ripened, pressed curd, cooked curd, milled curd, gouda and blue. $15/online; $45/ in-person. Zingerman’s Delicatessen 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. 734-663-3354. ZingermansDeli.com.
Outdoor Kirtan at Island Park – 6:30pm. With Matt Pancone (vocals and harmonium), John Churchville (tabla), Dennis Chernin (vocals and harmonium) and 3 close Cleveland friends from En chanted Hearts: Rick Frires (bass guitar and vocals), Char Smith Frires (vocals) and Samuel Salsbury (vi olin and Sarangi). Free. 1441 Island Dr, Ann Arbor. AnnArborKirtan@gmail.com. KirtanAnnArbor.org.
New Moon Night Hike – 7-8:30pm. Learn how noc turnal creatures thrive when the lights go out, walk through our woods with one of our expert night-hike guides, all while practicing ethical hiking skills. $5/ person. LSNC, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734997-1553. Registration required: LeslieSNC.org.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
Sound Bath Meditation and Gallery Reading –7-8:30pm. Join Sound Therapist, Rob Meyer-Kukan and Intuitive Healer, Marcy McCourt for this time of sound bath meditation including a gallery reading. In addition to the soothing sounds of singing bowls, gongs and more, played by Rob at your request, Marcy will share messages from loved ones, Higher Selves, Spirit Guides, Master Teachers, Angels, Elementals and Animal Guides. $50. 7 Notes Nat ural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Tinyurl.com/27vzwaau.
Fall Birding – 8-10am. It’s the heart of fall and we’ll not only enjoy the changing leaves but the birds changing as they are on their way south. All levels welcome. Bring binoculars. Whitmore Lake Preserve, 1551 7 Mile Rd, Whitmore Lake. Register: Washtenaw.org.
Tantré Farm Fall CSA – Oct 2-23. Each share is available for $150. The 8-12 weekly items may include a variety of cooking greens, salad greens, brassicas, roots, fruiting and alliums. Farm location: 2510 Hayes Rd, Chelsea. 734-475-4323. Tantre Farm.com/about-csa/fall-csa.
Have fun, shop the many vendors and enjoy edu cational classes. $4/day; $6/weekend, free/age 12 & under. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor. 419-825-1609. FiberExpo.com.
Stewardship Workday: Bandemer Park – 1-4pm. Help cut and remove invasive shrubs, you may see some butterflies visiting the fall-blooming asters and goldenrods. Tools and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Lake Shore Dr, off Main St, Ann Arbor. Register: Tinyurl.com/ Bandemer100922.
Stewardship Workday: Stapp Nature Area – 9am12pm. Help remove invasive species to help both human and natural communities. Tools and knowhow provided. Free. Meet at the park sign at the corner of Huron Pkwy and Tuebingen Pkwy, Ann Arbor. Register: Tinyurl.com/Stapp102222.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
Sunrise Nature Hike – 8:30-10am. Join naturalist Elle Bogle for a morning exploration of Baker Woods Preserve to witness the changing seasons in all their glory. Binoculars recommended. Baker Woods Preserve, 11914 Trinkle Rd, Dexter. Regis ter: Washtenaw.org.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
African Violet Display and Sale – 10am-3pm. African violets and other gesneriads will be featured leaf propagation class at 11am; class free. Receive a free leaf cutting in a pot to take home and watch grow. Cash or check payment only for sales. Mat thaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. mbgna.umich.edu.
Making Strides of Ann Arbor Walk – 8:30am. Celebrating 20 yrs of fundraising for the American Cancer Society with a goal of $100,000 for their annual walk. 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor. 248-663-3401. MakingStridesWalk.org/annarbormi.
Critter House Open Hours – 1-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Visit with many animals native to Michigan, learn about their adaptations and what we can do to make sure their habitats are healthy and plen tiful. Suggested donation: $5/person, $20/family. LSNC, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553. LeslieSNC.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
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Introduction to Homeopathy Class – Learn how to choose remedies and how to use them. Class contains nearly 4 hrs of pre-recorded videos. Downloadable re sources. $75. More info & register: CastleRemedies. podia.com.
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.
United Church of Christ, 5484 Webster Church Rd, Dexter. Tinyurl.com/bdh24uev.
Animal Haunts – 6-8pm. A candy-free, non-spooky event for families. LSNC, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553. Tickets: LeslieSNC.org.
YpsiGLOW – 7-10pm. Art. Lights. Music. Luminaries. Dance. Theater. We’re bringing the GLOW back to Downtown for the Ypsi commU NITY to gather, GLOW + celebrate. More info: Assembli.us.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
The Best Affirmation for You – 10am. Learn about the power of affirmations and how they can bring about positive events and circumstances. Call for a 10-15-min consultation with a licensed profes sional counselor to pick the best affirmation for you. Purchase an affirmation stone to enhance what you are affirming in your life by having a visible reminder. Free. 734-644-6943. Harmony2c.com/ affirmation-stones.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Herbs for the Southeast Michigan Garden – Learn how to grow and use 20 culinary and medicinal herbs suited for the southeast Michigan garden. Will cov er preservation techniques, basic medicine making and crafting herbal oils, poultices, infused honeys and vinegars plus more. Free. More info & register: CastleRemedies.podia.com.
Health Matters of Lansing Special Art Sale – Nov 12-13. 11am-6pm. Many of the pieces are handsigned and numbered by the artists and include seri graphs, lithographs, giclee and other mediums. Craig Mitchell Smith Glass Gallery, 1220 N Washington Ave, Lansing. More Info, DeWayne Gregg: 517641-8000 or DeWayne@HealthMattersMI.com.
Pets & Parents Reiki Session – 9am-9pm. Sessions for wellness, critical care and end of life transition. Actively experience the use of reiki touch with your pet. Learn additional tips for helping your pet. Virtual 40-min appt. $20. 231-590-0001. tcdesoto@ gmail.com.
sundays
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.
Bach Flower Remedies Level 1 LiveWeb – 3rd Sun. Learn how to use the 38 Bach flower remedies to help yourself and others conquer fear, worry, over whelm, low self-esteem, lack of focus, poor concen tration, trouble sleeping and more. With Nancy Buono, BFCP, Director of Bach Flower Education. BachFlowerSchool.com.
Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. Building an international sangha by connecting lov ing hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org.
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Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm. Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-994-3387. JewelHeart.org.
Hudson Valley Humane Society Rescue Reading – 10am-12pm. Includes humane education lessons, group read-aloud and dog meet-and-greet. Drop-off event. $10; space limited. HSHV.org/RescueReading.
Autumn Nature Walk: Marshall Nature Area – 1-2pm. Featuring oaks, hickories, maples and beeches along gently rolling hills, this park is a great place to experience a variety of fall floral favorites and perhaps catch a glimpse of the tail end of some avian migration. Meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Rd, north of Plymouth Rd, Ann Ar bor. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/Marshall Walk103022.
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Stop Sabotaging Your Self-Care – Christy DeBur ton will guide you on a journey of self-discovery to examine the obstacles that stand in the way of you taking better care of yourself. 4-wk self-paced online course. $79 (regular $149). Yoga Room, 889 Honey Creek Dr, Ann Arbor. YogaRoomAnnArbor.com/online-courses-self-care.Info@ChristyDebBurton.com.
saturdays
Thursday Evening Silent Meditation – 6:308:15pm. With Insight Meditation Ann Arbor. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor. 734-9944455. InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org.
Feel Good Fridays at UMMA – 7-10pm. 2nd Fri. A gathering of art and humans. Let art, music, and culture lift you up. Free. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. UMMA.UMich.edu.
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Beginner Tai Chi – 10-11:15am. A series of pos tures linked together in fluid manner. Focuses on relaxation in motion, balance and the mind/body connection. Can attend one or both sessions per week (Mon morning &/or Thurs evening). $195. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.
wednesdays
Beginner Tai Chi – 6-7:15pm. A series of pos tures linked together in fluid manner. Focuses on relaxation in motion, balance and the mind/body connection. Can attend one or both sessions per week (Mon morning &/or Thurs evening). $195. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.
a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.
Yoga in Recovery – Thru Dec 13. 7-8pm. For those in recovery and allies. Provided by Home of New Vision and the Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project. No yoga experience required. Drop-ins welcome. Free. StudioStudio, 1946 Packard St, Ann Arbor. 734-975-1602. RSVP: Tinyurl.com/ YogaInRecovery.
Thursday Hills of Ann Arbor – 6:30pm. We ride some of the best hills A2 has to offer. A/B/C: 10-40 miles Start at Wheels in Motion, 3402 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor. WheelsInMotion.us.
Meaningful Mondays – 8pm. SevaLight Retreat Centre warmly welcomes everyone, of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions, to join us virtu ally. 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@SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.
Online: Conscious Leaders Group Coaching –Thru Dec. 3-4pm. A place to receive continuous guidance for leading with compassion and flow. Includes 2 monthly calls, where you can bring ques tions or issues to be coached around. Learn about your blind spots, tackle your growth edges, and build resilience for your leadership. $222/mo. Alanimals.MyKajabi.com/offers/Fcot2cjT/checkout.Ambrosi
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Meditation Class 7-8pm. Short lesson and med itation, 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.
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.
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.
thursdays
Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum and Baby Classes – 6-7pm. Classes are held virtually online lead by our top AID instructors utilizing state of the art visual aids and activities to keep it fun and en gaging while presenting the latest evidenced based material on each topic. $35/class. ChildbirthClasses.com.
Qigong: Basics – 11:15am-12:15pm. Class introduc es participants to basic self-care stretches, breathing, meditations and self-acupressure for reducing muscle tension, increasing mindfulness, and revitalization. $180. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragon School.com.
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Chelsea Online Farmers Market – Mon-Thurs. Saturday pick-up. For details: ChelseaFarmersMkt. org.
Men’s Group – 6:15-7:30pm. Explore the results we are getting in our lives and seek new ways of connecting with other men that bring different results. Facilitator: Felix Paulick. Ann Arbor Psychotherapy and Counseling Center, 2155 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. FelixPaulick.com.
Weekday Morning Online Meditation – Mon-Fri. 7:30-8am. Insight Meditation Ann Arbor offers a 30min online group sitting via Zoom. Free, donations gratefully accepted. InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org.
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. $40/hr. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 3684 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnn Arbor.net.
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