September
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

Sitting Meditation
Saturdays, 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.

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

Woodland Discover
Sundays, Sept 4 and 25, 2 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
www.naturecenter.org
(269) 381-1574
Fee; see website for details. Join KNC's Exhibits Coordinator on a search for out-of-the-ordinary things in the woods. Use all of your senses to explore a walk in the woods in a whole new way.

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.

Grape Lake Run/Walk
September 10, 2011
Paw Paw, MI
5k Run, 5k Walk
lakeviewcares.com

Vineyard Classic Bike Tour
September 11, 2011
Paw Paw, MI
wineandharvestfestival.com

 

Kids Fitness Caper
September 17, 2011
Portage, MI
portagecommunitycenter.org

Peacock Strut
September 17, 2011
Portage, MI
10k Run 5k run/Walk
portagecommunitycenter.org

Illuminata
Sept 17, 10am to 6pm
Choices Unlimited,
8887 Gull Rd, Richland, MI 49083
www.choicesunlimitedcenter.com
269-629-5507
An investment of $77
Illuminata is a form of subtle energy healing that requires no physical touch and can be likened to an energy massage. Facilitated by Maryesah Karelon.


Your Healing Gift:
An Introduction to Energy Medicine

Sept 17, 1 - 5:30 pm
Holistic Care Approach
3368 Beltline Ct. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
www.HealinginAmerica-Michigan.com
269-929-6796
$40. Experiential workshop on Spiritual Healing as taught by England's National Federation of Spiritual Healers, the largest healing organization in Europe, now teaching in the U.S.

Integrative Breathwork
Sept 23, 7 pm - 9 pm $30
Sept 24, 10 am - 5 pm $80 (some partial scholarships
Parish Church of Christ the King
6970 Texas Drive (at 8th St.) Kalamazoo
www.adamczassociates.com
(269)388-2988
A musical journey for insight, emotional healing, creativity & renewal. Can assist with life changes, grief, job stress, burnout, trauma,abuse, depression/addictions. Pre-registration is needed.

Gallery Reading
with Medium Pat Bensinger
Sept 24, 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
Choices Unlimited,
8887 Gull Rd., Richland, MI 49083 www.choicesunlimitedcenter.com
269-629-5507
Investment of $10. A gallery reading is the presentation of information being communicated by deceased friends and relatives, through a medium, to any persons in a group.

Free Ultrasound Vein Screening
Sept 6 and 20
Premier Vein Center
535 Gull Rd, Suite 200
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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. All Day appointments
Call or register online for the time that works best for you. Register at www.premierveincenter.com/vein-screening


Green Living Series:
Backcountry Kitchen: Prepping, Dehydrating and Cooking for Backpackers
Sept 6, 6:30-8 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N Westnedge
www.naturecenter.org
(269) 381-1574
Free. Find out how to pack and prepare delicious and nutritious meals for your next backpacking adventure!

Reception for "Divine Feminine"
Art Exhibit

Sept 18, 12 pm - 3 pm
Parish Church of Christ the King,
6970 Texas Dr. (at 8th St.) Kalamazoo
www.parishchurch.org
(269)344-1500
Free. Multimedia work of artists from Southwest Michigan. Promoting peace, justice, unity & respect for all. Open Sundays, 12 pm - 3 pm and Thursdays, 6 pm - 8 pm until Oct. 13.

Outdoor Labyrinth Walk
Sept 18, 1 pm
Parish Church of Christ the King
6970 Texas Dr. Kalamazoo
www.parishchurch.org
(269)388-2988
Free. Walking the path to promote peace, justice, unity, collaboration, cooperation and respect for all people regardless of race, gender, income, orientation or cultural background.

Fall Spectacular Open House
Sept 29
Parkway Plastic Surgery with Julie Powell Skin Care Specialist
4:00-7:00 pm
Parkway Plastic Surgery
575 W. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo MI 49008
269-343-5750 call to RSVP
Free. Talk to Julie Powell Skin Care Specialist and Dr. Steven Nitsch. See live demonstration of Fraxel laser skin restoration and our new Thermage Skin Care Restoration System. Introducing Julie's new skin care line, Image. Gift bags, refreshments, drawings for prizes.

Woodland Discovery Walk
Sept 4 and 25 -2 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
www.naturecenter.org
(269) 381-1574
Fee; see website for details. Join KNC's Exhibits Coordinator on a search for out-of-the-ordinary things in the woods. Use all of your senses to explore a walk in the woods in a whole new way.

Juicy Yoga Fall Mini-Retreats
Sept 16, 12:00-2:00 (1st of 4)
Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
900 Peeler, Kalamazoo 49008
www.cfpwellness.com
with Karen Horneffer-Ginter, PhD, RYT
more information and registration on web site.
$10 donation to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes

Walk Across Kalamazoo
Oct 2, 11:30 am registration and activities,
Walk begins at 1:00 pm at Bronson Methodist Hospital, corner of John and Lovell streets.
www.bronsonhealth.com/walk
$25 for adults, $15 for children 6-17, includes shirt. Six and under is free (no shirt.) A community walk benefitting The Children's Hospital at Bronson, southwest Michigan's only children's hospital.




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