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The Power of Herbs Cooking Event and Farm Tour

Join Blue Skys Farm and Sanctuary Herbs from noon to 3 p.m., August 21, for a farm tour, cooking demo, picnic and informative talk about herbs. A rain date is scheduled for August 28.

Christina Dedora, owner of Blue Skys, in Cranston, Rhode Island, will give a guided farm tour and talk about growing herbs. Farmer and culinarian, Kendra Doe-Mode, will demonstrate and prepare herby dishes, and herbalist Chelsey Stone will talk about the medicinal benefits of herbs.

“Herbs have a lot of nutrients and people don’t really know how to cook with them,” says Dedora. “The reason we’re doing this event is to empower people’s cooking skills using herbs as a source of nutrition.”

Attendees will enjoy such dishes as herbed focaccia, vegetables in an herb marinate, a pasta salad and a charcuterie board with herbs incorporated into dried meats. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own picnic blanket and beverages of choice. The event is limited to 40 people.

Cost: $50. Location: Blue Skys Farm (part of Urban Edge Farm), 35 Pippin Orchard Rd.,Cranston, RI. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 781-603-4894 or visit Sanctuary Herbs. com. See ad on page 18 and Resource Guide on page 36.

Body & Brain Holds Free Monthly Yoga Classes

On the last Saturday of each month, join Body & Brain in-person at any of its four locations for a free class from 9:40 to 11:10 a.m. The class is designed to boost energy, reduce stress and help immunity.

Body & Brain offers the best in holistic fitness through online and in-studio classes featuring a blend of yoga, tai chi, meditation and breathwork. Classes combine elements from a variety of Eastern practices to enhance people’s physical, mental and energetic health. This practice helps individuals to develop mindful breathing and relaxed concentration so that they can maximize the benefits from physical exercise.

Attendees should wear comfortable clothing for movement. Bring a water bottle and a mat if preferred, but mats will also be provided if needed.

Cost: Free. Locations in Brookline, Arlington, Cambridge and Riverwalk. For more information, call/text 617-209-9327. Reserve a spot at Tinyurl.com/yc72fcry. See ad on page 31 and Resource Guide on page 38.

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Annual Float Conference Meets in Portland, Maine

The 11th annual Float Conference—the largest event celebrating flotation as an industry, therapy and lifestyle—will be held in Portland, Maine, from August 26 to 28. In New England for the first time, the event will bring together float center owners, such as Sarah Garvin of Float Boston, manufacturers, researchers, suppliers and those interested in joining the float industry for a multi-day event full of presentations, workshops and parties.

The event will be a hybrid one; people can join others in Portland or online. Speakers will fly in from all over the world to share their expertise and give presentations covering new research into the benefits of floating, personal stories of floating’s impact, the history and future of the industry and more. Presenters will facilitate hands-on workshops and there will be time for self-care with wellness sessions, like qigong, light therapy and didgeridoo.

Float Boston is the largest and oldest float tank center in Metro Boston. Its mission is to offer float therapy for wellness and stress relief.

Cost: $69 virtual, $499 in person. For more information, visit FloatConference. com. Learn more about floating at FLOATBoston.com. See ad on page 25 and Resource Guide on page 35.

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Connect to a Virtual Live Fitness Community

Jennifer Santospago, creator of dreams 2 Reality (d2R), a virtual, live, fitness community, is offering a free class from 8 to 8:45 a.m., every Saturday on Zoom. Along with breaking up a sedentary lifestyle, members receive emotional support, connection with other fitness family members and nutritional education.

Saturday’s free session is a wild card class. Each week’s class is different and showcases all class styles d2R offers. Exercise routines work the body in 360 degrees for even results. Classes are fun and all levels can join, even people with injuries or in wheelchairs; modifications are shown to those that need it.

Cost: Free. To register for class, visit Tinyurl.com/ 2s4h6mtt. For more information, visit Your-d2R.com.

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Blackstone Watershed Cleanup Seeks Volunteers

In September 1972, 10,000 volunteers lined the banks of the Blackstone River to remove tons of trash, appliances, furniture, even cars and a school bus from its banks. Called Operation ZAP (zero away pollution), it was the largest one-day regional environmental clean-up in American history. Now, 50 years later, ZAP50 is planning to replicate those efforts and match the number of volunteers for a massive cleanup on August 27 throughout the Blackstone Valley Watershed, from Pawtucket, Rhode Island up to Worcester, Massachusetts. Today, there are still many challenges facing the Blackstone River: pollutants, litter, erosion, invasive species and maintaining downriver debris. Building a team of volunteers, ZAP50 organizers are encouraging people to get involved as event planners, promoters, community organizers and sponsors. ZAP50 is asking that people share the history of the Blackstone River and ZAP with their schools and organizations to help build momentum.

A celebration will follow on September 10, at the Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark, to recognize and honor (and party with) everyone that has contributed to improving the health of the Blackstone River Valley.

To learn more and to volunteer, visit ZapTheBlackstone.com.

Healing with Crystal and Sound Therapies

Priscilla Gale, owner of Sacred Song Reiki, is taking appointments for crystal bed healing with crystal sound vibration at various locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The therapy is a safe and effective alternative for reducing pain, anxiety, depression and stress. Gale explains, “Crystals, light and sound enter the equation of healing from several directions: altering cellular functions and structures, entraining biological systems to function more in sync, calming the mind and body, reducing pain and leading to deep peace, more energy and clarity of thought.” Sessions begin by removing shoes, all metal jewelry and crystals, and then lying fully clothed on the massage table. A cloth is placed over the client's eyes and the crystal wands are turned on. Gale then plays crystal bowls that have been placed strategically around the room. Sessions may last from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on one’s health. Once comfortable with the sessions, they may be extended.