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Eating healthy is a family aff air, and that includes the family pet. However, what works for humans may be less than optimal for Fluff y or Fido, as each requires a species-specifi c, nutritionally balanced regimen. Most pet parents opt for commercial dog or cat food that comes in a bag or a can, but many are beginning to consider more natural options. “Kibble is oft en the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado. Canned food is also heavily processed and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Project, a nonprofi t testing laboratory, completed a study of 1,084 pet food products, screening them for more than 130 toxins and contaminants linked to cancer and other conditions. Results showed cadmium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of the products, along with arsenic and lead. Contaminants aren’t the only concern. “Up to 50 percent of commercial foods are composed of meat meal and byproducts,” says Armaiti May, DVM, owner of Dr. May’s Veterinary House Calls, in Los Angeles. Th ese can include meat from dead, dying, diseased or disabled animals, and even rendered dogs and cats from animal shelters, says May. “We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients in commercial, meat-based foods.” Healthy Alternative Diets Owners that switch from commercial foods report their animals display thicker coats, brighter eyes and greater energy. However, dogs and cats require specifi c ranges of vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates, so it’s important to ensure that nutritional needs are met and a healthy balance is maintained. by Julie Peterson We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients in commercial, meat-based foods. ~Armaiti May

 Home-Cooked Pet food recalls have prompted some families to start cooking for their charges, but it’s not as simple as sharing the family dinner. “Th ere are online calculators that can help you create and balance recipes for dogs and cats. Balancing a diet can be tedious and oft en requires added supplements,” says Krause. Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suff ered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and fl ounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old.

 Raw Th e biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld.com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail. “Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years. Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more relaxed, probably from the time and eff ort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “Aft er eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the fl oor.” Th e BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats. Angie Krause says the diet is controversial, largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria.

 Vegan and Vegetarian For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more popular . “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fi ft h-largest meat-eating country on the planet,” says May. Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require. However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that plant-based diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B 12 and D and some amino acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs.

Helpful Resources Report cards regarding toxicity for dog and cat food brands: CleanLabelProject.org/pet-food. Raw, vegan or otherwise, sign up for dog and cat food recall alerts via email: DogFoodAdvisor.com. Defi nitions of common ingredients in pet food: Tinyurl.com/PetFoodIngredientDefi nitions. Recommended reading from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association includes Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition, by Patricia Schenck, and Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, Fourth Edition, by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM. Scientifi c literature, published articles and biographies of dogs living on a plant-based diet: PlantBased.dog.

“Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plant-based diets. Th ey have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May. Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause. “Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them. Listen to your pet’s body.”

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Sacred Sound Immersion and Meditation – 3-4pm. Hosted by Sacred Centered You and Natural Solutions for Health and Wellness. Sound waves have a range of therapeutic effects on the mind and body. Relax in a deep meditative state while tones of instruments, crystal bowls, and chimes are played. $20/person. 434 Main St, Irwin. 724-515-7518. Register/payment: SacredCenteredYou.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Year-Long Ongoing Meditation Workshop – 7-8pm. First Mon. Enrich your meditation, Gayatri Mantra. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434. Info@HipYoga.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Morning Slow Flow – 9-10am. Join Faith for morning yoga with slow intentional movement, meditation, journaling. All levels. Youghiogheny Holistic Living, 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville. 724- 707-4338. RSVP: SquareUp.com/store/Youghiogheny-holistic-living.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Seasonal Cooking Class – Noon-3pm. Ayurveda teaches that our dosha is balanced by specific diets for each season. Learn to combine proper spices with legumes, lentils, rice and fresh veggies. $40 includes lunch. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434. Info@HipYoga.org. Four-Week Fermentation Series – 6:30pm. Hosted by Community Cultures and The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination. Walk away with jars and cultures to ferment, and confidence to bring creativity and unique flavors to your kitchen. Sliding scale: $15-$40/workshop, $50- $120/series on Eventbrite.com. Alternative forms of economy (bartering, trade, etc.) are welcome: Trevor Ring: TrevorRing13@gmail.com or 301-928-5267. 5006 Penn Ave. 412-924-0634. Recipes vs. Genes – 6:30pm. Topic: How your Lifestyle Affects Your Legacy. Join Dr. Natalie Gentile of Gentile Family Direct Primary Care in the conference room. Free. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St. 412-242-3598. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 GlobalPittsburgh – 5:30-8pm. Sponsored by Cohen & Grigsby and UPMC. Join special guests from the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program participating in Project Education in the Digital Age. Representatives from the African Union, Azerbaijan, Israel, Luxembourg, Morocco, Romania, Spain, Tajikistan and more. Members/free, $10/nonmembers. Roland’s Seafood Grill, 1904 Penn Ave. Info @ GlobalPittsburgh.org. Tickets: Events.r20.constantcontact.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Mar 6-15. 10am. Hosted by Buy Fresh Buy Local/ Farm to Table Western PA. Vendors and speakers sampling and selling local products. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com.Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com. Let’s Celebrate Youghiogheny Holistic Living – 2pm. Hosted by Youghiogheny Holistic Living and Calli Tony, CPT. Celebrate one-year anniversary of spreading holistic goodness with new products, snacks, teas, and 25% off select items. Free chair massage and Calli Tony’s Juice Bar. Didge Therapy meditation at 6pm. 144 3rd St, Connellsville. 724- 707-4338. yhlRiverWellness@gmail.com. Long-Hold Yoga – 6-7:30pm. With Susanna Azzaro.Traditional hatha framework but fewer postures and longer holds to help clear our feedback loop. $20. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434. Info@HipYoga.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com.Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com. savethedate

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Winer Wellness Week March Mayhem – Special Hours: 8:30am-6pm, Mon, Wed & Fri; 8:30am-5pm, Tues &Thurs, 8:30am-4pm, Sat. Free workshops, samples, all-you-can-eat vegan buffet, supplement advice, testing. Huge discounts on natural supplements and organic food products. Winer Wellness is dedicated to improving and optimizing functioning of the entire person through safe, effective natural methods. 2419 Baldwick Rd. 412-922-9355.

Let’s Celebrate Youghiogheny Holistic Living – 11am. See March 6 listing. More massage, meditation and Fox’s Tavern serving delicious vegan soup for the 5th Annual Connellsville Soup Walk. 144 3rd St, Connellsville. 724-707-4338. yhlRiverWellness@gmail.com. Bloomfield Saturday Winter Market – 11am2pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Hosted by Bloomfield Saturday Market and Bloomfield Development Corporation.

5050 Liberty Ave. 412-681-8800. Market@Bloomfieldpgh.org. 5th Annual Downtown Connellsville Simply Soup Walk – 11am-2pm. Explore downtown and sample a variety of soups from local restaurants, non-profits and churches. $10/ticket. Proceeds benefit Downtown Connellsville Initiative. 139 W Crawford Ave. DowntownConnellsville@zoominternet.net. Winter Indoor Farmers Market – 11am-3pm. Hosted by The Marketplace at Emerald Valley and Emerald Valley Artisans. Get to know your local farmers and producers. 145 S Main St, Washington, PA. 855-674-6826. Cows@EmeraldValleyArtisans.com. Garden Resource Center– 1-3pm Hosted by Repair the World Pittsburgh. Help organize Grow Pittsburg’s community tool lending library. Food, friends, a skill-share, seed packets. Grand Opening on March 14. 147 Putnam St. 412-362-4769 ext 215. Register: rpr.world/grcfarmcrew.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com.Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com.Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com. Sacred Centered Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Radiate, mediate, congregate. A new tradition for the full moon. Bring your own drum or borrow one of ours. Release what doesn’t serve you and move forward. $5. Sacred Centered You, 304 Third St, California, PA. SacredCenteredYou.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com. Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com. Gathering Within the Seasons – 6-7pm. 2nd Wed. Hosted by Youghiogheny Holistic Living. Join Emily to learn and share within the ever-changing seasons. Improve your life by tuning in to the natural cycles, through herbs, foods, and daily self-nourishment. $8. 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville. 724-707-4338. yhlRiverWellness@gmail.com. Recipe Swap: Pie Edition – 7pm. Bring a prepared dish with pie as the theme for everyone to try. Bring a copy of the recipe to share. Free. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St. 412-242-3598. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com. Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com. Women’s Circle and Meditation – 6pm. Improve by tuning into the natural cycle, thru herbs, foods, self-nourishment. $8. No pre-registration. Youghiogheny Holistic Living, 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com.Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com. Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com. Rebirth and Renew Healing Collective – 7-9pm. Hosted by Calli Tony CPT. Rebirth and Renewal for Spring. EFT, moon salutations, forgiveness meditation. $22/online, $33/door. Snap Fitness, 204 Memorial Blvd, Connellsville. 724-707-0255. Tickets: Paypal.me.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com. Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com. Garden Resource Center Grand Opening – 9am3pm. Hosted by Grow Pittsburgh. Opening day for the Garden Resource Center tool lending library. 147 Putnam St. 412-362-4769 ext 215. Restorative Sonic Meditation – 2-3:30pm. Hosted by Sonic Meditation. Guided by Jen Stratakis, ERYT 500. Breathwork, guided relaxation, frequency-minded music themed to the current astrological energy. $20. Elevate Yoga Pittsburgh, 271 Main St, Imperial. Preregistration required: 412-401-9052.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 14th Annual Farm-to-Table Local Food Expo – Thru Mar 15.See March 6 listing. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 412-565-6000. Info@Pittsburghcc.com. Tickets/ schedule/info: PremierHomeShows.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 Creative Conundrum Lab: Jewelry Making – 3-5pm. Drop-in workshop. Beads provided. Open to all ages. Free. Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, Arts & Crafts Store, 214 N Lexington St. 412-473-0100. Info: pccr.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Guided Meditation with Reiki – 7-7:50pm. 3rd Tue. Guided meditation leading to deep inner awareness and peace where healing can occur. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260- 0472. LisaMascara@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 WQED Family Movie Night – 5:30-7:30pm. Hosted by WQED. Celebrate Women’s History Month with “Girl Power” Princess Pesto from SUPER WHY and a mini marathon of World Girl, Pinkalicious and Super Why. Free event, snacks and drinks, plus free parking at Fred Rogers Studio, St. Vincent College, Monastery Rd, Latrobe. 724-805- 2750. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Bloomfi eld Saturday Winter Market – 11am2pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Hosted by Bloomfi eld Saturday Market and Bloomfi eld Development Corporation. 5050 Liberty Ave. 412-681-8800. Market@Bloomfi eldpgh.org. SOKO Community Market –11am-3pm. 3rd Sat. Sponsored by the Hill District Community Development Corp. The Swahili word for market is Soko. Find locally grown fresh produce, organic products, local small business vendors and local artists. Vendors wanted. 412-765-1820. HillDistrict. org/SOKOmarket. Breathe Easy Salted Meditation – 11:15am-noon. 3rd Sat. Breathe a sigh of relief in the Crystalline Cave through guided meditation with Kelly, of Pittsburgh Photon Studio. $25. Sterling Yoga, 393 Vanadium Rd, Ste 201. 412-260-0533. Tickets: SterlingYoga.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Sacred Sound Immersion and Meditation – 3-4:30pm. Hosted by Sacred Center You and Visions Reiki and Soul Spa. Gentle, yet powerful meditative experience. Gong, crystal bowls, and chimes. $25. Visions Reiki and Soul Spa, 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785 Wendy@VisionsReiki. com.Tickets: SacredCenteredYou.com. Flenniken Robotics and Engineering Club – 5:30-7:30pm. 4th Tue. Open to ages 10-16. Learn

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the fundamentals of EV3 Robot construction and basic engineering skills. Light snack provided. Free club. Flenniken Public Library, 102 E George St, Carmichaels. Register: 724-966-6263. Who Controls Our Food System –6-8pm. Join Frankie Pondolph of Equal Exchange for a community discussion on who controls our food system and how we can organize to build a better food system. Free. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St. 412-242-3598. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Salt Cave Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation –6:30-7:30pm. With Brook Smokelin.Hosted by Chakra Yoga Healing and two others. Guided meditation followed by Vibrational Sound. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724- 260-0472. LisaMascara@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Make & Take: Mujaddara – Noon-1pm. Join Ray Owen in the conference room for lunch, take home a meal of lentils and rice to prepare for later. $5. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St. 412-242-3598. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Pop-Up Juice Bar – 3-7pm. Hosted by Calli Tony, CPT at Sacred Centered You. Learn about ingredients and why to add them into your daily life. Suggested donation: $5/juice. 04 Third St, California, PA. 412-258-0766. SacredCenteredYou.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 An Art Collective: Passion – 6-9pm. A collection of artists share what passion means to them. Free event with art, music, refreshments. OMBody, 90 W Main St, Uniontown. 724-320-9386. OmBodyMassageAndWellness.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Restore: Kundalini Yoga for the Digestive System/Navel Chakra – 5-6:45pm. Hosted by Chakra Yoga Healing and Bend the Bridge Yoga. Restore your digestive system, clear your mind, free your energy for the new year. $35. Bend the Bridge Yoga, 3249 Washington Pike, Ste 1001, Bridgeville. 412-564-3203. Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation – 7-7:45pm. Hosted by Chakra Yoga Healing, Vox Lumina, and Bend the Bridge Yoga. Relax and unwind to a crystal bowl sound bath. $15. 3249 Washington Pike, Ste 1001, Bridgeville. 412-564-3203. Register: ChakraYogaHealing.com.

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Guided Meditation with Reiki – 7-7:50pm. 3rd Tue. Guided meditation leading to deep inner awareness and peace where healing can occur. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260- 0472. LisaMascara@gmail.com.

wednesday Vinyasa Flow – 4pm. With Makayla Uram. Thru Mar 25. Become the happiest healthiest version of yourself. All levels. $12. Youghiogheny Holistic Living, 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville. Register: Emily: 724-707-4388. Women’s Circle and Meditation – Thru Jun 10. 6pm. 2nd Wed. Improve by tuning into the natural cycle, thru herbs, foods, self-nourishment. $8. No pre-registration. Youghiogheny Holistic Living, 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville. Four-Week Fermentation Series – 6:30pm. Hosted by Community Cultures and The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination. Walk away with jars and cultures to ferment, and confidence to bring creativity and unique flavors to your kitchen. Sliding scale: $15-$40/workshop, $50- $120/series on Eventbrite.com. Alternative forms of economy (bartering, trade, etc.) are welcome: Trevor Ring: TrevorRing13@gmail.com or 301-928-5267. 5006 Penn Ave. 412-924-0634. Gathering Within the Seasons – 6-7pm. 2nd Wed. Hosted by Youghiogheny Holistic Living. Join Emily to learn and share within the ever-changing seasons. Improve your life by tuning in to the natural cycles, through herbs, foods, and daily self-nourishment. $8. 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville. 724-707-4338. yhlRiverWellness@gmail.com. Women of Color (WOC) Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Hosted by YOGAMOTIF. WOC Yoga is a safe space for self-identified women, femmes and girls of color. Children welcome. Take up space during this joy-filled yoga practice centered in breath, movement and meditation. Surround yourself with a healing spirit to reenergize your week. $12. 124 S Highland Ave. Tickets: YogaMotif.com.

thursday Restorative Yoga and Nidra – 7-8pm. 2nd Thur. Restorative yoga in the salt cave is practiced lying on a mat. Known as yogic sleep, nidra induces total physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Bring a mat. Salt of the Earth. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472. LisaMascara@gmail.com. Belly Dance: Magical Motion –7-8pm. With Dréa Kremposky. Low-impact, natural, body mechanics. Strengthen and tone your core. All ages and abilities welcome. Dress comfortably for movement. $10/ class or $35/four sessions. The Phoenix Arts Center, 13 Pittsburgh St, Uniontown. RSVP: 724-984-3926. DremariHolisticWellness.net. Evening Yoga in the Garden – 7-8pm. Join Jessy Coffman and Heidi Sherwin for an all-levels vinyasa flow class. Breathing techniques, relaxation, strength and relaxation techniques. All ages. Bring yoga mat. $12/members, $15/non-members. West sunday Sunday Spiritual Experience – 10:30-11:30am. Hosted by Center for Spiritual Living Greater Pittsburgh. Joyful music, guided meditation, and spiritual living message in a loving, supportive atmosphere. 101 W Main St, Carnegie. 412-294- 8275. CSLGreaterPitt@gmail.com. Cooking Class by Thai Me Up – Thru Apr. 1-2:30pm & 3-4:30pm. Learn new skills in making home-style Thai foods with Chef Piyo and Chef Wasana. March: introduction to Thai herbs and spices, Karee Curry, and Satay. April: Thai vegetarian/vegan foods and tofu. $40/person. 118 S 23rd St, Pittsburgh. Register: Thai Me Up or 412-488-8893. Metaphysical Monthly Meet and Greet Potluck – 4-6pm. A monthly casual, friendly and welcoming opportunity to surround yourself with like-minded friends. The shop is closed and that is when the fun begins. Bring something to eat or drink. Free. Well Oiled, 1414 Potomac Ave. 412-531-6457. WellOiledMom@yahoo.com.

monday All Levels Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Breathe, pause and make space during this energizing yoga session aimed to start your week off well. Weekly rotation of YogaMotif teachers. Steep your practice in the movement and meditation of raja yoga. $12. YogaMotif, 124 S Highland Ave. Tickets: YogaMotif.com. Vinyasa Yoga with Modifications – Thru Mar 16. 6:15pm. With Cortny.$12/door. Youghiogheny Holistic Living, 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville. Register: Emily: 724-707-4388. Let’s Get Cooking! – 3:30-4:30pm. Hosted by ConnectedHealth, LLC. Join each week for a fun, free, interactive cooking demonstration. Dietitian Lauri Lang crafts healthy and delicious recipes with a holistic philosophy and personalized custom focus. 12620 Perry Hwy, Wexford. 724-933-4300. Year-Long Ongoing Meditation Workshop – 7-8pm. First Mon. Enrich your meditation, Gayatri Mantra. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434. Info@HipYoga.org. tuesday Flenniken Robotics and Engineering Club – 5:30-7:30pm. 4th Tue. Open to ages 10-16. Learn the fundamentals of EV3 Robot construction and basic engineering skills. Light snack provided. Free club. Flenniken Public Library, 102 E George St, Carmichaels. Register: 724-966-6263. Chakra Activation Yoga Class – 7-8:30pm. Hosted by Chakra Yoga Healing. A unique fusion of classic ‘static’ hatha asanas and rhythmic “dynamic” kundalini kriyas, chakra activation yoga explores the physical, metaphysical, emotional, psychological, energetic, and vibrational elements of each of the seven major chakra-energy centers. $10. Mookshi Healing Arts Center, 702 S Trenton Ave. 412-407-7829. Wellness@Mookshi.com. Virginia Botanic Gardens, 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV. Tickets: Forms.DonorSnap.com. Info@wvbg.org. 304-322-2093.

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Morning Yoga in the Garden – 9-10am. Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, sunglasses and a small towel. $15/ class, $50/series for members, $65/nonmembers. West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV. 304-322-2093. Register: wvbg. org/programs/events/. Good Fridays at the Andy Warhol Museum –5-10pm. For a more social experience the museum is open until 10pm Fridays with half-price museum admission and a cash bar. 117 Sandusky St. 412-237- 8300. Information@Warhol.org. Tickets: Warhol.org.

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Farmers’ Market Cooperative of East Liberty – 5am-noon. Permanent, year-round. The oldest continuously operating market in western PA, since 1941. Owned by a group of farmers plus vendors selling bedding plants, produce, baked goods etc. 344 N Sheridan Ave. 412-661-4414. Bloomfield Saturday Winter Market – Thru Mar. 11am-2pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Hosted by Bloomfield Saturday Market and Bloomfield Development Corporation. 5050 Liberty Ave. 412-681-8800. Market@Bloomfieldpgh.org. SOKO Community Market –11am-3pm. 3rd Sat. Sponsored by the Hill District Community Development Corp. The Swahili word for market is Soko. Find locally grown fresh produce, organic products, local small business vendors and local artists. Vendors wanted. 412-765-1820. HillDistrict.org/SOKOmarket. Winter Indoor Farmers Market – Thru Apr. 11am-3pm. 1st Sat. Hosted by The Marketplace at Emerald Valley and Emerald Valley Artisans. Get to know your local farmers and producers. 145 S Main St, Washington, PA. 855-674-6826. Cows@ EmeraldValleyArtisans.com. Breathe Easy Salted Meditation – 11:15am-noon. 3rd Sat. Breathe a sigh of relief in the Crystalline Cave through guided meditation with Kelly, of Pittsburgh Photon Studio. $25. Sterling Yoga, 393 Vanadium Rd, Ste 201. 412-260-0533. Tickets: SterlingYoga.com. Pittsburgh Opera – Free Brownbag Concert – Noon. Mar 7 & Apr 4. Doors open at 11:30am. You bring the snacks; they bring the entertainment at Pittsburgh Opera HQ. Pittsburghers and visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy free, intimate noontime concerts. Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists perform some of Opera’s most popular arias, as well as a mix of Broadway, musical theater, and other surprises. 2425 Liberty Ave. 412-281-0912. Saturday Self-Care PEMF –2-5pm. Hosted by Well Oiled and The Wave PEMF, LLC. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) sessions are a safe, nonsurgical way to manage pain and speed healing without drugs or side effects for humans, dogs, small animals, and horses. Used to treat inflammation, arthritis, wounds, and some types of pain and discomfort. 25-minute sessions. $65/session, $150/three sessions. Facility is handicap friendly, willing to work with reactive dogs. Well Oiled, 1414 Potomac Ave. Appt: 724-318-2882.

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