August
2011

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Allegan City Farmers' Market
May - Oct
Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Battle Creek Farmers' Market
Jun - Oct
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Bellevue Farmers' Market
Jun - Oct
Thursdays, 4 - 7 p.m.

Kalamazoo Bank Street Farmers Market
May - Nov, Saturdays, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jun - Oct, Tuesday & Thursdays, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Also, Aug, Tuesdays, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Kalamazoo - Borgess Medical Center (Cafeteria)
Every other Thursday at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers Market

Tuesdays & Wednesday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct - Apr.
Saturdays 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Apr 16.
Support your local farmers
Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 lake St. 269-383-8778

Kalamazoo, People's 100-Mile Market
(People's Food Coop)

Jun - Oct
Wednesdays, 3 - 7 p.m.

Kalamazoo, Texas Township
Farmers' Market
(7110 W Q Ave.)
May 21 - Oct
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - Noon

Mattawan Farmers Market
52560 N Main St.
Fridays, 3 pm - 7 pm

Richland Farmers Market
New location: behind Gull Lake Middle School
May 18 - Oct 12
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Saugatuck, Green Market
Jun - Oct
Fridays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

South Haven Downtown Farmers' Market
May - Oct
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

More details online at SWMichiganFun.com &FarmersMarketsOnline.com

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

Shermanator 5k and Triathlon
August 6, 2011
Augusta, MI
.25mi Swim, 10mi Bike, 5k Run
shermanlakeymca.org

Strides for Health 5k
August 20, 2011
Allegan, MI
5k Run/Walk
aghosp.org

ICBM-Can Do Run
August 20, 2011
Kalamazoo, MI
4.8 mi Trail Run, Walk
candoactive.com

Raw Food Detox Camp
August 12 - 18
Check in by 6pm Friday August 12th, Check out by 6pm Thursday August 18th
9325 Dwight Boyer Road, Watervliet, MI 49098
www.rawnora.com
269-463-6315
Starting at $182 per day, includes lodging, meals and classes. Experience the benefits of raw food detox with chef and author Adam Graham as he guides you through the detox program featured in his book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raw Food Detox. Check in by 6pm Friday August 12th, Check out by 6pm Thursday August 18th.

Tea Leaf Reading Class
August 14, 7 - 8:30pm
CHOCOLATEA
7642 S. Westnedge, Portage MI
www.chocola-tea.com
Cost: $ 25.00 (includes tea cup/saucer, tea, light snack)
Class taught by Georgiann Voissem, CLP
This is a beginners class that will share the history of tea leaf readings. Learn what the symbols mean in relation to yur mind, body, spirit, relationships, money and health.

Citizen Science: Butterfly Tagging Workshop
August 15 - 5-7 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N Westnege Ave
Kalamazoo MI
www.naturecenter.org
(269) 381-1574
Fee: $20/Members, $25/Non-members
Help scientists track Monarchs as they travel to Mexico to spend the winter!


Saturdays, Sitting Meditation
8:00 -8:55 a.m.
Holistic Health Center,
181 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017
rporter50@comcast.net
269-963-0932
$5.00 donation.
Meditation will be divided into four 10-15 minute intervals of silence. interspersed with short contemplative reading, vocal or instrumental sound. Yoga props & chairs available.

No Family Left Indoors
Tuesdays, Jun 7 - Aug 2
6:30 - 8 pm
Various locations around Barry County
www.barryoutdoorfun.com
Free. A number of Barry County organizations have come together to offer a series of free events designed to encourage families to spend time outside together. Set aside your Tuesday nights this summer for your family to explore Barry County.

Free Ultrasound Vein Screening
Aug 2 and Aug 16
Premier Vein Center
535 Gull Rd, Suite 200
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
All Day. Call or register online for the time that works best for you. Register at www.premierveincenter.com
269.388.6350
If your legs ache or feel heavy, Schedule your FREE painless screening. We can tell right away if you may have vein disease.

Connecting Women & Nature
Kayaking Day Trip

Aug 6, 8am - 4pm
Meet: Interpretive Center Parking Lot
www.naturecenter.org
(269) 381-1574
Fee: $85/Members, $95/Non-members. Join naturalist and kayak experts for a day of kayaking and outdoor exploration.

Yoga Level 1
Wednesdays, Jul 13 - Aug 17, 6-7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
www.naturecenter.org
269-381-1574
Fee; see website for details. Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating evening of yoga held in the beautiful Glen Vista Gallery at the Kalamazoo Nature Center

Yoga Level II
Mondays, Jul 11 - Aug 15, 6-7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
www.naturecenter.org
269-381-1574
Fee; see website for details. Take the next step in this Level II class held in the beautiful Glen Vista Gallery at the Kalamazoo Nature Center.

Yoga
Wednesdays, Aug 24 - Oct 5, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
www.naturecenter.org
269 381-1574
Fee: $50/Members, $60/Non-members. Indoor class for ages 14 and up, all skill levels welcome.


Yoga - Battle Creek MI
*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.




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