Asylum Lake Ramble
Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Nature hikes on Kalamazoo westside with Kalamazoo Valley Walkers (KVW) - Free
More details at Meetup.com — search for "Kazoo Walkers"

Yoga at KCHA
Mondays - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Institute for Massage Education at KCHA,
6350 W. KL Ave., Kalamazoo
www.kcha.com / 269-373-0910
$60 for 6 weeks, $12 for drop-ins
Certified yoga instructor, Gina Greene, brings to her classes an emphasis on wave-like spinal movements, fluid connection between poses, creative visuals and subtle movements within each pose, all of which encourage the body/mind to be engaged and present. This is an ongoing class that is easy to join.

Yoga in Battle Creek
• Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30-11:45 AM
• Relax after work (New Day/Time)
Mondays, 6:00-7:00 PM.
• Mixed Levels Yoga
Saturdays, 9-10:15 AM
Holistic Health Center
181 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017
$5.00 per drop-in class session.269/963-0932
Drop in and explore peaceful stretching, Hatha yoga postures, breath work, relaxation and meditation. This a gentle, progressive practice for all levels of physical ability.

Bronson Winter Farmers' Market
April 1, 15 & 29
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (every 2 weeks Nov - Apr)
Bronson's SkyCourt Café
601 John St, downtown Kalamazoo
Free parking in the Vine St. Ramp; enter on the Garden Level
www.bronsonhealth.com/farmersmarket
farmersmarket@bronsonhg.org

Free Ultrasound Vein Screening
April 1 & 14 — All day - Call for an appointment
Premier Vein Center
1535 Gull Road, Suite 200, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Register at www.premierveincenter.com
or call 269.388.6350
If your legs ache or feel heavy, schedule your FREE painless ultrasound screening. We can tell right away if you may have a vein disease.

Signs of Spring Hike
April 2 — 9 - 11 am
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W. Cloverdale Rd Hastings, MI 49058
www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
269-721-4190
Cost: Members Free/Non-Members $6
Join us on this exploratory hike as we look for some of the first signs of spring at the Institute. Even if there is still snow on the ground, many of our plants and animals will be getting ready for the coming warm weather.

Massage as a Profession Workshop
April 6 or 20 — 6 - 8 p.m.
Institute for Massage Education
Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts
6350 W. KL Ave.
www.kcha.com
269-373-0910
FREE
Learn about the realities and rewards of a career in massage therapy. Reservations requested.

Accessing Your Inner Spiritual Supporters
April 9 — 1pm to 3pm
3217 Greenleaf Blvd., Kalamazoo, MI 49008
www.robinwhitaker.com / (269)377-1304
$20 Suggested Contribution
Practicing the art of energy consciousness, you will connect to your inner Spiritual Supporters, ask the necessary questions and receive a blessing at each level of your Being.

Integrative Breathwork
April 15 or 16 —
Parish Church Office, 6928 Texas Dr. Kalamazoo
www.adamczassociates.com (269)388-2988
April 15 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Fee $30
April 16 - 10 a.m. -5:30 pm: Fee $80 with partial scholarships
A musical journey for insight, emotional healing, creativity & renewal. Can assist with life changes, grief/loss, trauma/abuse, job stress, burnout, depression, addictions. Pre-registration is needed.

Yoga Workshop
April 20 — 6:30 - 8 pm
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W. Cloverdale Rd
Hastings MI 49058
www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
269-721-4190
Suggested Donation: $25 (all proceeds benefit Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Come and enjoy a relaxing evening of restoration through breath and movement. Be prepared to stretch and de-stress as you explore new ways to move and feel. All levels of yoga students, will enjoy this special offering.

Public Demonstration: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Equine Assisted Learning
April 23 — 2-4 PM
6181 122nd Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
www.sundancecenter.net
269-226-2400
$10 suggested donation
Participate in a live demo to experience the power of the horses' intuition and non-verbal communication to promote healing and growth, personally and professionally.

Earth Day Event:
Garlic Mustard, Profile of an Invasive Plant
Saturday, April 23 — 9 am - Noon
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W. Cloverdale Rd - Hastings MI 49058
www.cedarcreekinstitute.org
Cost: Free
Take a short hike that provides an introduction to a number of invasive species. We will then spend some time helping to remove it. The event will end with sampling of garlic mustard's culinary uses.