DAILY CALENDAR EVENTS

Tuesday, May 1

Out of the Box Networking Social – 5-7:30pm. Join the Business, Events & Wellness communities in a casual setting to exchange ideas, create business relationships & meet new people. Door Prizes – Apps – Cash Bar. $5. Wicked Good Bar & Grill, Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln. OutoftheBoxNetworking.com.

Wednesday, May 2

Awareness Meditation – 7-8pm. What if you weren't always trying to get to the next moment, or change what is occurring in this moment? This inquiry meditation reveals the possibility of real freedom. $10. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place – 6A, Providence. 860-463-5576. holistichealthctr.com.

Thursday, May 3

Green Drinks – Newport – 5:30-8pm. Environmental Networks monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to talk with people who are personally and/or professionally interested and involved in a variety of environmental, conservation and sustainability issues. Free. Fluke Wine Bar & Kitchen, 41 Bowen's Wharf, Newport. 401-849-7778.

Saturday, May 5

Literacy Volunteers May Breakfast – 8:30-10:30am. Literacy Volunteers of Kent County will be co-hosting its first ever May Breakfast Fundraiser. Join the fun with Kids Activities and Raffles. Call for tickets. $10/Adults; $5/Ages 6-10; Free/Under 5. Nino's On Lake Tiogue, 466 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 401-822-9103. LVKC@CoventryLibrary.org/lvkcMain.html.

 

Saturday, May 5

Roots & Renewal – 11am-3pm. Explore the healing benefits of the herbs of early spring. Lunch will be vegetable & nettle soup, and dandelion root tea. Pre-registration required by May 4 with payment. Call to reserve your space. Bring your favorite mug!. $50/Includes lunch. Renaissance Holistic Center, 993 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-270-4001.

Spring Open House – 1-9pm. Also May 6. Free classes, demos, healthy food demo, sample homemade cider and organic tea, and live performance in dance and more! See web for more information. Free/Open to the public. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. jessicahoward.syi.me.

Art Opening – 5-8pm. Exhibitions will focus on art inspired by artists' interpretation of Chakra Forces which is a floating lightweight symbol of our vital life energy. Free. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

SpiritDanceRI – 7-10pm. Monthly smoke- and alcohol-free barefoot boogie. Dance in community and fun with other movers and shakers. No partner or experience necessary. All profits go to charity. Sliding scale $8-12. Lotus Fire Yoga Studio, 650 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. SpiritDanceRI.org.

Sunday, May 6

Budding Full Moon Master Class – 1:30-3:30pm. Burst with the extravagant energy of springtime and the light of this full moon to transform the last bits of winter residue into something colorful and bright. Detoxify! $25. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Monday, May 7

Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 10:30am-12pm. Savor this deeply relaxing style of yoga. Ease your tension and pain. Find your calm and bliss from within. Beginners welcome. Call to save a spot. $40/New Student Special 4 classes. Time For You Yoga – Maria Sichel, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Raw Gluten, Dairy Free Desserts Class – 6:30-8pm. Ready to impress that important woman in your life? Learn how to prepare healthy desserts, that are not only delicious but free of the mayor allergens and low glycemic. $20. Innisfree Body Works, 18 Post Rd, Warwick/ Pawtuxet Village. info@innisfreebodyworks.com. 401-461-3788.

Learn Well Holistic Education – 6:30-8:30pm. Don’t let your child fall behind in 2012/2013 due to summer learning loss. Learn about our engaging summer learning programs-grades K-8. Attendees receive a sixty-dollar credit toward summer programs. Free. Learn Well Holistic Education, 261 Main St, North Smithfield. 401-527-9355. LearnWellHolisticEd.com.

Intro to Mindfulness (4 week class) – 7-9pm. 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4 Learn the effective tools of meditation, gentle yoga and body scan, to support authentic being. Annie Geissinger, MA LMHC. $125/Includes 4 classes and materials. The Healing Circle, East Side, Providence. annie@hawkdance.com. 401-226-5583.

Tuesday, May 8

Lunch Time Reiki Share – 12-1:30pm. Reiki practitioners of all levels welcome to give and receive healing. A time to be supported as you support others. Please contact Adriene if attending. $5. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-741-2278.

Intro to Mindfulness (4 week class) – 7-9pm. 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 . Learn the effective tools of meditation, gentle yoga and body scan, to support authentic being. All levels of experience. Annie Geissinger, LMHC. $125/Includes all materials. Joyful Breath Yoga/Swansea Psychotherapy, 25 Market St, Suite 14, Swansea, MA. annie@hawkdance.com. 401-226-5583.

Wednesday, May 9

Drawing Worskshop With a Live Model – 4:30-6:30pm. We provide the model, studio, drawing tables and some easels. You bring your own drawing supplies and skills. There is no teacher, just a monitor who times the models. $10. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

Raw Gluten, Dairy free Desserts Class – 6:30-8pm. Ready to impress that important woman in your life? Learn how to prepare healthy desserts, that are not only delicious but also free of the mayor allergens and low glycemic. $20. Innisfree Body Works, 18 Post Rd, Warwick/ Pawtuxet Village. info@innisfreebodyworks.com. 401-461-3788.

Gay Men's Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Relax and connect with others from the gay community in this all-levels meditation experience. $10. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-265-7720. tripplefortecoach.com.

Thursday, May 10

Parent Visitor Day – 8:30-10:45am. Interested in Waldorf Education? Join us for Parent Visitor Day – Tour the school, observes classes while in session, and discuss the Waldorf philosophy. Free. Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Rd, Richmond. 401-491-9570 X 228. MeadowbrookSchool.com.

 

Yoga and Visual Journaling - 5:45-7:15pm. Thursdays, through 6/14. Begin with a guided meditation and visual journaling followed by a vinyasa yoga practice. No prior art experience is necessary. Bring an 8 x12 journal with blank pages. All other art materials will be provided. $90. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401.782.2126. AllThatMatters.com.  

Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 6:30-8pm. Savor this deeply relaxing style of yoga. Svaroopa® yoga eases your tension and pain and helps you find calm and bliss from the inside out. Call to save a spot. $40/New Student Special 4 classes. Time For You Yoga – Maria Sichel, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Shamanic Drum Healing – 7-9pm. Experience the power of the circle and rhythm of the drum to connect with helping spirits to release energy blocks, promote healing, and gain insight. Group format. $35. Katharine Rossi & Paul DiSegna, Light of Being, 112 Bogman St, Providence. 817-542-4993.

Friday, May 11

Meditation ~ Chakra Balancing – 7-8pm. The Seven Wonders of the Soul. Meditation will help to release blocks of energy in your body. Release tension, stress and harmonize your body & mind. Find peace.. $10. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.Com.

Guided Meditation Night – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a gentle guided meditation designed to help you relax, renew and energize. All learning levels welcome. $10. Heavenly Hugs – Gladys, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/Classes.

Saturday, May 12

 

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Mother’s Day Tent Sale – 9am-7pm. Beautiful originals & prints of our represented artists will be on sale as well as Angelnook Publishing books by local authors! Treat your mom to an Angelnook Gift! Free. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

Reiki I Certification Class – 10am-4pm. Begin your journey with Reiki, a gentle hands-on energy modality to help heal your life. Ample time for hands-on practice and tons of info/handouts/lunch included. $135. The Light Within, 286 Lake Shore Dr, Warwick. 401-921-4397. TheLightWithinRI.com.

Sunday, May 13

Free Yoga for All Mothers, All Day – 8:30am-5:30pm. Come celebrate motherhood and enjoy your yoga class free! Choose from a Basics or Gentle class or try a Heated Vinyasa class. Free. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Monday, May 14

Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-8:45pm. Deepen your journey practice and gain insight to your own guidance. Bring a journal, pen and something to lie on. Knowledge of how to journey is required. $10. Katharine Rossi, Mill at Shady Lea, Rm 204, North Kingstown. katharine@sacredstream.org. 401-924-0567.

Open House and Alumni Forum – 7-9pm. What do Waldorf graduates have to say about their school experience? Join us for a conversation with alumni and then tour the school on a journey through the grades. Free. Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Rd, Richmond. 401-491-9570 X 228. MeadowbrookSchool.com.

Tuesday, May 15

Working With Crystals – 6-8pm. How to work with crystals: choose, cleanse, charge. Taught by Edward Catanzaro, who has worked w/crystals for over 30 years. $25/Plus $5 materials fee. Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St., Providence. 401-353-3099. MotherMystic.com.

Nutrition for Busy People – 7-8pm. Learn how to easily prepare healthy snacks and meals without taking a lot of time. Register with Online Scheduling on website. $25. Holistic Health RI – Tracey LeBeau, 5784 Post Rd, Suite #5, Smithfield. 401-527-0281. inpureharmony.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 7-8:30pm. Savor this deeply relaxing style of yoga. Ease your tension and pain. Find calm and bliss from within. Call to save a spot. $40/New Student Special 4 classes. Time For You Yoga – Maria Sichel, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Wednesday, May 16

Open House – 5:30am-10pm. Come check out the gym and try out classes too! Free. Boston Sports Club, 131 Pitman St, Providence. katie.twarog@town-sports.com. 401-351-2449.

Windows into Waldorf – 3:45-5pm. Interested in Waldorf Early Childhood education? Join the EC staff for this parent orientation. Please call to register. Free. Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Rd, Richmond. 401-491-9570 X 228. MeadowbrookSchool.com.

Angel Oracle Card Workshop – 6-8:30pm. In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to connect with, clear and store your decks; get daily guidance; and give yourself a reading with different spreads. $25/$40 for class & cards. Heavenly Hugs – Gladys, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/Classes.

Thursday, May 17

Free Bone Scan with Bone IQ Mobile Center – 11am-5pm. Bone loss can start as early as 30, and bone density tests are not usually covered by insurance. Visit our store and have your bone density measured in under 1 minute. Learn more about lifestyle, diet and nutrition choices you can make to protect your health. Free. Whole Foods Market, 151 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston. 401.942.7600. RainbowLight.com.

Art Opening, Ethereal Light – 5-8pm. We are proud to present Angelnook Gallery’s first art exhibition at the Cranston Country Club focusing on Angelnook Gallery’s represented artists. Free. Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Rd, Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

RI Holistic Healers Assoc. Meeting – 7-9pm. Join us to share, support & complement all aspects of well being. Panel from Foundation of the Sacred Stream will discuss upcoming classes in depth hypnosis and shamanism. Free. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence. RIHHA.org.

Friday, May 18

Free Bone Scan with Bone IQ Mobile Center – 11am-5pm. Bone loss can start as early as 30, and bone density tests are not usually covered by insurance. Visit our store and have your bone density measured in under 1 minute. Learn more about lifestyle, diet and nutrition choices you can make to protect your health. Free. Whole Foods Market, 601 North Main St, Providence. 401-621-5990. RainbowLight.com.

Saturday, May 19

Free – 2012 Spring Open House – 8am-5pm. Spring is the right time to try some free classes in Aikido, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Go-Do, Modern Army Combatives and More! We are family-focused and fun. Free. Main Street Martial Arts, 1282 North Main St, Providence. 401-274-7672. mainstma.org.

 

Saturday, May 19  Laughter Yoga Leader Training - 8:15am-4:30pm. Also May 20. Participants will learn how to create and lead a laughter yoga class or presentation ideal for many group functions from hospitals and churches to social clubs and churches. $295, early registration and group discounts available. Laughter Hours, Warwick. 401-766-7123. LaughterHours.com.  

 

May 19 & 20th

John Bradshaw Homecoming Reclaiming Your Inner Child– 8:30am-4pm. One of the most influential writers on emotional heath. 12 CEU's approved and/or accepted for Social Workers CT, MA ,NH, RI, VT NASW Chapters,NAADAC and the National Boar. Event Cost $ 175-195. Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire St, Mansfield, MA. 401-474-9650. Register at familyandfriendscoachingpractice.org.

Magnified Healing® Phase I – 9am-5pm. Are you seeking new ways of living & healing the world? After this Master Teacher class you will be able to incorporate the process into your daily life and to teach it. $180/Manual, certificate, a CD & Essence. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-741-2278.

Nutrition for Busy People – 11am-12pm. Learn how to easily prepare healthy snacks and meals without taking a lot of time. Register with Online Scheduling on website. $25. Holistic Health RI – Tracey LeBeau, 5784 Post Rd, Suite #5, East Greenwich. 401-527-0281. inpureharmony.com.

Angel Card Readings with Free Gift! – 11am-4pm. Come with you questions and receive loving messages of guidance from the angels. We will work together to find what you need to hear. A gift of angel earrings for you! $25/30 minutes. Pathways to Healing, Bobbie Schaeffer, Warwick. 401-287-4093. ReikiRI.com.

Sunday, May 20

Runes for Warding, Sending, Clearing – 1-4pm. Learn how to work with Futhark Runes in warding, sending and clearing personal blockages. No prior experience neeeded. Taught by internationally known Birka Skadidottir. $25/Plus $9 materials fee. Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St., Providence. 401-353-3099. MotherMystic.com.

Sunday, May 20  Sacred Drumming Circle - 3-5pm. Bring a drum, bells, singing bowls or any creation of sound to relax, rejuvenate and be free. Free/donations appreciated. Waves Of Wellness, 155 Park Ave, Cranston. 401-475-5286. WavesOfWellness.net.

Crystal Bowls, Gongs & Reiki Healing – 4:30-6pm. Relax into a healing combination of Reiki energy and a sound experience of Gongs and Crystal Bowls. Harmonize your inner being! with Stephanie Marisca and Palmy. $35. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.Com.

Wednesday, May 23

Drawing Worskshop with a Live Model – 4:30-6:30pm. We provide the model, studio, drawing tables and some easels. You bring your own drawing supplies and skills. There is no teacher, just a monitor who times the models. $10. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

Reiki I Certification – 9:30-4pm. Learn the origins of Usui Reiki, the healing benefits attributed to it, & the hand positions used. After receiving the attunement will be time for questions & practice. $150/Includes materials & certificate. Angel Whipsers Rhode Island, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. Adriene@AngelWhispersRI.com. 401-741-2278.

Thursday, May 24

An Evening with the Archangels – 6:30-8:30pm. The angels are here to bring us Joy. Come learn about these beautiful beings of Light and how you can incorporate them into your life for inner peace & spiritual growth. $25. Heavenly Hugs – Gladys, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/Classes.

Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-8:45pm. Deepen your journey practice and gain insight to your own guidance. Bring a journal, pen and something to lie on. Knowledge of how to journey is required. $10. Katharine Rossi, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. katharine@sacredstream.org. 401-924-0567.

Friday, May 25

Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:15pm. Come relax and let go of your stresses. Soothe your body, mind, and spirit with this gentle guided meditation. $10/Call to register. B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.
Saturday, May 26

Project Beautiful – 9-10am. Learn about the program in our free informational session. Embrace your body rather than your flaws. Sessions focused around living healthy, having fun and feeling confident. Free. BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Perennial, Herb and Vegetable Sale – 10am-5pm. Also Sunday 5/27.  Vella Gardens will be having a sale on perennials, herb and vegetable plants cultivated in our historic greenhouse. Discounted plants! Vella Gardens, 1 Alfred Stone Rd., Pawtucket. vellagardens.com.

Chakra Meditation and Bracelet. – 1-2:30pm. We will begin with a meditation on the 7 Chakras to clear and open them. Then comes the fun of making your own chakra bracelet. Handouts and refreshments. $20. Pathways to Healing, Bobbie Schaeffer, Warwick. 401-287-4093. ReikiRI.com.

Tuesday, May 29

Lose Weight with Food and Love – 7-8pm. Learn how reaching your optimal weight is NOT about DIEt and exercise! Register on website by going to Online Scheduling. $25. Holistic Health RI – Tracey LeBeau, 5784 Post Rd, Suite #5, East Greenwich. 401-527-0281. inpureharmony.com.

Wednesday, May 30

Drawing Worskshop with a Live Model – 4:30-6:30pm. We provide the model, studio, drawing tables and some easels. You bring your own drawing supplies and skills. There is no teacher, just a monitor who times the models. $10. Angelnook Gallery, 1591 Cranston St., Cranston. 401-228-6680. AngelnookGallery.com.

Manifesting with the Divine – 6-8:30pm. Learn how to manifest goals & desires with your emotional guidance system, trust divine guidance, and co-create with the Universe to raise your spiritual Love vibration. $30. Heavenly Hugs – Gladys, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/Classes.

40 Days to Personal Revolution – 7:30-8:30pm. Wednesdays through June 27th. 40 Days of unlimited yoga, lessons in meditation, eating well, one on one consults on diet and posture, weekly meetings, discounts and more!. $325. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Friday, June 1

3 Ayurveda Workshops with Larissa Hall Carlson – 6:30-8:30pm. Also 6/2, 10:30am-5pm & 6/3, 1-4pm. Explore Ayurveda – India's earliest form of health care and the oldest continuously practiced system of medicine in the world. $25, $95, $145. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Saturday, June 2

Animal Communication Workshop – 10am-3pm. Animal lovers learn how to connect with your living or deceased pets. Karen Daley a gifted medium has been in the healing profession for 25 years. $55. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 401-533-2860. ChangingLives1Breath.com.

Reiki I & Reiki II Classes – 1-7pm. Also 6/3, 9am-6pm. Hands on class. Receive an introduction to hands on healing that you can use on yourself, others and animals. Learn to send healing long distance and how to accelerate the healing process.  Plenty of time to practice skills and ask questions.  $250. Holistic Healing Moment, 194 Waterman St, Providence. 401-339-8556. HolisticHealingMoment.com.

Sunday, June 3

Shamanic Drum Healing – 1-3pm. Experience the power of the circle and rhythm of the drum to connect with helping spirits to release energy blocks, promote healing and gain insight. Group format. $35. Katherine Rossi & Paul DeSegna, City Aiki, 200 Allens Ave, Providence. kim@enteryou.org. 401-439-3303.

Wednesday, June 6

Andrew Harvey – 9am-4pm. Through 6/10. In this celebrated approach to embodying spirit, renowned scholar-writer Andrew Harvey and devoted yoga teacher Karuna Erickson guide both new and experienced yoga practitioners in deepening spiritual practice. $550/Before May 6th, $625/After. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Saturday, June 9

Garden City Center Art Festival – 10am-5pm. Join us for over 125 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! 10am-5pm Daily. Free. Festival Fete, 100 Midway Rd., Cranston. 401-374-3899. festivalfete.com.