calendar of events

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. (Wednesdays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. First session is complementary, discounts available. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster.org/yoga.

Rodale Institute Webinar – 2-3pm. “The Use of Cover Crops in No-Till Organic Production in the U.S. Midwest – A Case Study with Dry Beans in Iowa.” Dr. Contina will discuss the benefits of using cover crops in organic no-till production as well as the challenges and opportunities for farmers and the public in general. Registration required. Free. Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-1400. RodaleInstitute.org.

Ultimate Health Workshop – 7pm. (Wednesdays ongoing). Learn how you can achieve optimal health. Topics vary by week. Free. Call to reserve your spot. Heath Wellness Center, 14 W. Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. (Thursdays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Yoga & Blankets & Props, Oh My – 9:3010:45am. (Thursdays ongoing). Gentle yoga practice that uses blankets and props to optimize the practitioner’s experience and support healthy alignment. Appropriate for all levels of experience. Modifications of all postures are available.

Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

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Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 6:45-7:15am. (Fridays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. 717-397-4858. 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. (Fridays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. First session is complementary, discounts available. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster. org/yoga.

Release and Rejuvenate Yoga – 12-1pm. (Fridays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Take a moment for emotional, mental, and physical release. Perfect for all levels of yoga experience. The class incorporates gentle movements with the breath, held poses, breathwork, meditation and relaxing music. Register for yoga online. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

Fireplace Fridays: Indigenous People of Berks County – 6pm. Gather round our hearth with the WidoktadwenCenter for Native Knowledge for a cozy chat about the indigenous people of Berks County. $5 per person. Berks Nature, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. 610-372-4992. BerksNature.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Full Moon Crystal Meditation – 10-11am. Join us for a relaxing experience that includes guided relaxation, crystals, Reiki, and sound healing music. A crystal set is included in the event price. Please bring a mat, blanket and pillow for comfort. Registration required. $15. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 546 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-4519577. IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org.

Astrology Readings by Leo – 11am-3pm. (Saturdays ongoing). Explore your present, your past, and your future. Astrology helps guide us to embrace a more fluid perspective, opening the possibility for grace, choice and participation. $55 for one hour consultation, written copy of the report and a framed birth chart. Herbs from the Labyrinth, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Meditation – 8-9am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Community Donation Yoga – 9-10am. (Sundays ongoing). Yoga is for everybody regardless of financial state. This yoga class mixes Vinyasa with Alignment; well suited for any level of practice. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Wisdom Circle – 10:30-11:30am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Mindful Yoga – 6-7pm. (Mondays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. First session is complementary, discounts available. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster. org/yoga.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. (Tuesdays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Group Voice Technique/Coaching Class – 7:158:15pm. (First Tuesdays). This class is for anyone who would like to learn to sing (better!) with and from others in a safe, space setting. Drop in for $20/ class. Offered by Resonate You thru Black Cat Yoga, 796 Lititz Pk, Lititz. ResonateYou.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

The Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference – Through 2/11. “Learn & Grow Together.” For people that love to get their hands dirty, care about where their food comes from, understand the power of farming in harmony with nature and want to take action to grow a more just and resilient food system. Includes educational sessions on food and farming topics, workshops, a trade show and more. Register at PasaFarming. org/2023-sustainable-agriculture-conference.

Cooking Class: Food As Medicine – 6-8pm. Age 16+. Learn how to prioritize food as part of a healthy lifestyle, reducing inflammation, and boosting your overall well-being by feeding your gut what it needs. Hands on. BYOB. $70. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

Newly Bereaved Program – 6:30-8pm. Via Zoom. If your loss was recent, this 3-wk series provides an overview of common grief responses and will help you to begin to identify coping tools. Space limited, registration required. For info/to register: 717-391-2413 or 800-924-7610 by 2/1 to discuss with a bereavement counselor. Pathways Center for Grief and Loss. HospiceCommunity.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Kids’ Cooking Class: Valentine’s Day Treats – 10am-12pm. Ages 7-12. Our fantastic kids’ instructor and artist, Gwen Eberly, teachers your kids confidence in the kitchen with this delicious menu of treats to share. Drop them off for an adventure, building essential skills they’ll have a blast learning. Hands-on. $70. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717435-8890. ZestChef.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Sound Meditation – 1:30-2:30pm. Be transported away from the daily stress. Lay down to receive the soothing sounds and vocals for healing, grounding, and restoration. $25. Registration required. Offered by Resonate You and The Yoga Place, Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown Rd, Ephrata. To register, visit TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com or ResonateYou.com.

Annual Rose Quartz Crystal Meditation – 1011am. Join us for a relaxing experience that includes guided relaxation, crystals, reiki, and sound healing music. A rose quartz crystal is included in the event price. Please bring a mat, blanket and pillow for comfort. Registration required. $20. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 546 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577. IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org.

Second Sunday Sound Meditation – 6:30-8pm. A Sonic Valentine! Acoustic sound journey for expanded consciousness, healing, restoration or peace and relaxation. Experienced, trained sound practitioners using multiple instruments and voice. Registration required. Soundwise Health Studio, Suite 263, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 610-3014356. SoundwiseHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Science & Sips – 6:30-8:30pm. Give science a shot over a night of beer, wine, and hands-on experiments! Tap into your inner child as you play your way through the curious and, at times, whacky science of our everyday lives. $20pp or $35/couple. The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. BerksNature.org.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Day-Long Christian Exploration of Indian Culture – 10am. Dinner at 4:30pm. Saint James Episcopal hosts a trip (via coach bus) to the Walters Art Museum, in Baltimore, ending at the Taj Mahal restaurant, in Lancaster, with Indian cuisine and sitarist John Protopapas. Registration required. Taj Mahal, 2080 Bennet Ave. Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster.org/India.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Hyperice/Normatiec Recovery Demo – 8:3010:30am. Information session and demonstration of cutting-edge deep tissue laser technology for the reduction of pain and inflammation. Free, registration required. A Therapeutic Effect, 313D Primrose Ln, Mountville. 717-285-9955. ATherapeuticEffect.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

New Moon Circle – 7-8pm via Zoom. A sacred place to come together to continue personal growth through discussion, journal prompts and an intention setting meditation. When we gather in person or virtually, we are connecting into a higher collective. RSVP required. Register online at PeaceNReiki.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Coping with the Loss of a Child of Any Age –6:30-8pm. Are you grieving the death of someone you care about? Would you like to talk with others who have experienced a loss? Includes a presentation and an informal time to talk with others. Free. To register: Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. 717 3912413 or 800-924-7610. HospiceCommunity.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) – 6:30-8pm. A source of help, compassion and understanding for individuals who have had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction.

Free. Registration required: MParadise810@comcast. net or 717-951-2720. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.

Sing Your Heart Out Voice Embodiment Class – 7:15-8:15pm. Every 3rd Tues thru 5/16. Connect through singing, sounding/intoning, movement, joy, and reflection. Taught by Jen Lobo Rose. $20/class. Offered by Resonate You thru Black Cat Yoga, 796 Lititz Pk, Lititz. ResonateYou.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Rodale Institute Webinar – 2-3pm. “Replacing Plastic Mulch with Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Production Systems for Economic Benefit, Soil Health, and Environmental Stewardship.” A review of the Specialty Crop Grant Project which assesses the replacing of plastic mulches with cover crops and living mulches along with no-till and reduced till. Registration required. Free. Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-6831400. RodaleInstitute.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Kid’s Cooking Club: Build Your Own Pasta Bowl – 10am-12pm. Ages 7-12. Our fantastic kid’s instructor and artist, Gwen Eberly, teaches your kids confidence in the kitchen with this delicious Saturday lunch menu. Drop them off for an adventure, building essential skills they’ll have a blast learning. Hands on. $70. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Women’s Intro Writing Class – 6:30-8:30pm.5 wks, Mondays thru 3/27. Via Zoom. “Writing Without Fear.” A warm and welcoming community of trust, kindness and understanding. Learn to write freely without perfection and self-doubt. Beginner’s welcome, sharing optional. Write From the Heart. Registration required by 2/20. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

From Surviving to Thriving – 6-7:30pm via Zoom. Every 2 wks thru 5/9. Are you 1.5 to 2 years out from the death of your loved one? This series offers the opportunity to reflect on your current stress level and satisfaction in different areas of your life. Free. To register: Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. 717 3912413 or 800-924-7610. HospiceCommunity.org.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Holistic Health and Healing Expo – 10am5pm. A preeminent natural wellness, spiritual and green living event of inspiring workshops and event speakers with hundreds of vendors and practitioners offering an amazing array of products, treatments and the latest cuttingedge approaches in natural health, spiritual and sustainability. Free. The Inn at Villanova University, 601 Country Line Rd, Radnor. HHHExpo.com for information or to register.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Women’s Memoir Writing Class– 6:30-8:30pm. 5 wks, Mondays thru 5/15. Via Zoom. “Exploring our Life Stories.” A safe haven for capturing the memories that matter to us most. Write From the Heart. Registration required. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

Classifieds

Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Advertising@NALancaster.com Deadline is the 10th of the month.

Opportunity

FOSTER PARENTS URGENTLY NEEDED | YOU can make a difference in the life of a child. There is a shortage of foster children in our area and loving, stable homes are needed to provide safety, stability and care. Find out more by calling 610-655-5555 or visit BuildingKidsLives.org.

Special Offer

WINTER REIKI SPECIAL | Offering half-price sessions during February for all new clients. $35/one-hour session (reg $70). Strausstown. To book your session, contact Kayla Ruppert, LMT. 610-750-3985. KRuppertLMT@gmail.com.

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