WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

Sugar Blues – 7:15-8:30pm. Understanding what causes uncontrollable cravings and how to reduce them naturally with Elizabeth Herrick, CMT and Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Free. Natures Market, 1013 S. Washington, Holland. 616-394-5250.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

The Christ Michael Healing Workshop – 6:30-9pm. The ancient technique will improve your daily spiritual practices of meditation & prayer, creating harmony and clarity within. Coptic Ministers, Carol & Ortrun Franklin & Denise Iwaniw facilitate. $35.The Coptic Center, 0-381 Lake Michigan Dr., NW, Grand Rapids. 616-531-1339.

Basic Astrology – 7pm. Transits of the planets and how they interact with your chart. Learn the different aspects and how to work with them. $15. The Healing Center, 332 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview. 989-352-6500.

Improve Your Appearance Naturally – 7pm. Learn how exposure to and use of chemicals in every-day products may age you beyond your years. The Wellness Forum, 830 Forest Hill Ave, Grand Rapids. To register: 616-942-7907.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Big Lake Bash – 6:30-10pm. Silent Auction with local wine, beer and appetizers. Mingling with friends that care about the Great Lakes. $20. Camp Blodgett, 10451 Lakeshore, West Olive. 616-850-0745.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 1-4pm. Experiences such as dreams, déjà vu, inner light or sound, out-of-body travel will be explored. Learn how they lead to God’s love and a joy for living. Youth room. Presented by Eckankar. Free. Cascade Public Library, Wisner Center, 2870 Jack Smith Ave, SE, Grand Rapids. 616-245-7072.

Pranic Flow Meditation – 1:30-4:30pm. Learn how to take the internal process and slow it down, creating respite from the mental chatter that inhibits clarity of thought while releasing stress and increasing overall health. $45. The Yoga Studio, 955 Cherry SE, Grand Rapids. 616-776-0836.

Awakened Potentials Women’s Wisdom Retreat – 1-7pm. Discover your inner wise woman. Participate in a sacred women’s wisdom circle and ceremony to activate your authentic soul. $50. Enchanted Lake, Greenville. 616-754-9672.

Free Reiki Share – 2-4pm. Anyone attuned to Reiki is welcome but you do not need to be "attuned" to Reiki to attend. Bring a dish to share (no pork). Call for location. Free. Holland. 616-283-6339.

Yoga for Cyclists – 3pm / Optional group bike ride 1pm. Join us for a yoga practice targeting key muscles used in cycling. $15. Satya Yoga Center, 3385 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. 269-857-7289.

Sacred Chanting w/ Shantala – 7pm. International Kirtan Artists Heather & Benjy Wertheimer of Shantala. $16 in advance / $20 day of concert. From the Heart Yoga Center, 940 East Fulton St, Grand Rapids. 616-336-9642.

Harvest: The Festival – 10/04-10/05. Two days of vendors offering ecologically sensitive and healthful products, fresh farm markets, ecology tours and demonstrators. Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn NW, Grand Rapids. 616-735-6240.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

LifeForce Yoga for Mood Management – 9am-4:30pm. Apply the ancient tools of yoga, breath, sound, meditation and posture to regulate and enhance your mood. For all levels. $75. Expressions of Grace Yoga, 5161 Northland Dr. NE, Grand Rapids. 616-361-8580.

The Coptic Center Sunday Series – 6pm.  An ongoing series of inspirational speakers, meditations & music in exploration of Universal Truths.  Featuring guest speaker Rex Montague-Bauer.  Love Offering. 0-381 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids. 616-531-1339.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

Eating Healthy in a Frenzied World – 6-7:30pm. Identify healthy ingredients for your grocery list, learn simple food preparation ideas and methods of quick cooking and food assembly. $5. Holland Hospital, 175 S. Waverly Road, Holland. 616-394-3344.

EcoTrek Intense – 6-7:45pm. Intense group workout in the 200-foot-tall Saugatuck Dunes with leader Cari Draft Elliot, includes cardio, strength training & flexibility. $12 drop-in fee. Saugatuck State Park, Saugatuck. 616-291-2851.

Energy Efficiency Forums - 7-9pm. Whether you’re building a new home, or renovating your current one, get timely, actionable advice on managing your energy costs. Free. St. James Family Center, 733 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids. Pre-register at my.dteenergy.com/products/energySeminars/energyEfficiency.html.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Psychic Development – 7pm. Led by Denise Iwaniw, noted author and psychic medium. $15. The Healing Center, 332 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview. 989-352-6500.

Energy Efficiency Forums - 7-9pm. See October 6 listing for details. Free. Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 514 Eastern Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Meditation, Prayer and Healing Circle – 7-8pm. Guided meditation, prayer requests by church chaplains and energy healing offered by local healers. Free. Unity Church on the Lakeshore, 41 So. Washington St., Douglas. 269-857-8226.

Keeping Yeast Under Control – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn the causes, how to prevent yeast infections and how to alleviate it once it occurs. Free. Natures Market, 1013 S. Washington, Holland. 616-394-5250.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Basic Astrology – 7pm. Learn your Solar and Lunar Returns and how they affect your day-to-day life. $15. The Healing Center, 332 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview. 989-352-6500.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Advanced Reiki Training – 9am-5pm. Advanced Reiki Training with Reiki Master/Teacher Jan Atwood. $225. Dominican Center At Marywood, 2025 E. Fulton St, Grand Rapids. To register or details: 616-454-1241.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

Orbs – 10:30am. Barbara Huttinga will present this fascinating class, what they are and mean. Free. The Healing Center, 332 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview. 989-352-6500.

Lighten Your Heart, Change Your Perspective – 1-4pm. Brenna Geehan, assistant to Yogarupa Rod Stryker, will teach you to take care of yourself by working directly with the heart. $30. Cascade Yoga Studio, 5060 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids. 616-464-1610.

Exploring the Chakras through Vinyasa Yoga – 1:30-3:30pm. Experience a playful practice set to music that stimulates, opens and connects you with your 7 major Chakras. $20. Expressions of Grace Yoga, 5161 Northland Dr. NE, Grand Rapids. 616-361-8580.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

Eckankar Worship Service – 10am. "The Three Steps of Knowing." The public is welcome to all monthly services. Youth room available. Free. Eckankar Center of West Michigan, 2017 Eastern Ave, SE, Suite 205, Grand Rapids. 616-245-7072.

The Coptic Center Sunday Series – 6pm.  An ongoing series of inspirational speakers, centering and the piano music of Karen Lauck as we explore of Universal Truths.   Featuring "Be Who You Are" with Coptic Minister Bonnie Cripe. Love Offering. 0-381 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids. 616-531-1339

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

EcoTrek Intense – 6-7:45pm. With leader Cari Draft Elliott. Includes cardio, strength training and flexibility. $12 drop-in fee. Muskegon State Park: Blockhouse Overlook, North Muskegon. 616-291-2851.

Your Healthy Child Starts at Home – 6-8pm. Hear local data about the health of our kids and the link between inequality and asthma. Free. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church - John M. Burgess Wellness Center, 558 Henry St., Se, Grand Rapids. 616-734-9443.

Understanding Your Child with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – 7pm. Led by Alan Carriero, LMSW who specializes in OCD and other anxiety problems. $10. The Anxiety Resource Center, 312 Grandville Ave, Grand Rapids. 616-633-7697.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

Inflammation – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn the causes, including the foods that may cause inflammation, how to reduce it naturally and why chronic inflammation is on the rise. Free. Natures Market, 1013 S. Washington, Holland. 616-394-5250.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

EcoTrek Fitness GVSU Session – 6:15-7:30pm. Unique group workout with Series Leader Heather Lake on the GVSU Allendale Campus, Allendale. For exact location call 616-291-2851.

The Mindful Way to Stress Reduction – 6:30-9pm. Eight week series drawing from innovations in Mind-Body Medicine and Eastern and Western Contemplative practices. $150. Expressions of Grace Yoga, 5161 Northland Dr. NE, Grand Rapids. 616-361-8580.

Medical Astrology – 7pm. Gail Burmeitster will do Medical Astrological Charts for the class and everyone will learn how it interacts with their Natal Chart. $15. The Healing Center, 332 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview. 989-352-6500.

Finding Your Inner Strength - 7:30-9:00pm. A six week course led by Nancy Dock, LMSW. NLD Counseling, 4467 Cascade Rd., Suite 4481, Grand Rapids. 616-916-0943

PUSH: Changing Childbirth in America – 10/16-10/19. The Midwives Alliance 2008 Conference gathering educators, researchers, and health care providers from around the world. Open to the public. Traverse City. Call 888-923-6262.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Eckankar Book Discussion – 7pm. Share insights into practical ways to live a spiritual life based on "The Living Word, Book 3" by Harold Klemp. You do not need the book to attend. Free. Eckankar Center of West Michigan, 2017 Eastern Ave, SE, Suite 205, Grand Rapids. 616-245-7072.

Bioneers Conference - 10/17-10/19 Keynote speakers and workshops that focus on the people & issues integral to our Great Lakes region, including; green entrepreneurship, nurturing nature in children, green building and alternative energy, plant medicine, growing food year round and more. Traverse City. 231-947-0312. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

Introduction to Esoteric Healing –9:30am-5:30pm. 10/18-10/19 & 10/25-10/26. This course offers a solid foundation in the principles of energy healing. $425. Holistic Care Approach, Grand Rapids. 517-333-8662.

Grief and Loss Share Group – 11am-12pm. Led by Nancy Dock, LMSW. $10. NLD Counseling, 4467 Cascade Rd., Suite 4481, Grand Rapids. 616-916-0943

Anusara Yoga Workshops w/ Desiree Raumbaugh – 10/18-10/19. A variety of individual workshops designed for all levels or intermediate levels. $35 - $50 each. From the Heart Yoga Center, Grand Rapids. 616-336-9642.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

The Coptic Center Sunday Series – 6pm.  An ongoing series of inspirational speakers, centering and the piano music of Karen Lauck as we explore of Universal Truths.   Featuring John Davis, director of The Coptic Center.  Love Offering. 0-381 Lake Michigan Dr, NW, Grand Rapids. 616-531-1339.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

Reiki Share Group – 5:30-7:30pm. For those trained in Reiki, come to share with others. Donations. Dominican Center At Marywood, 2025, E. Fulton St, Grand Rapids. 616-454-1241.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

Learn How to Detoxify Your Body – 7pm. Learn about a non-invasive method to remove toxins from the body through the feet. Demonstration, discussion and other methods will be discussed. The Wellness Forum, 830 Forest Hill Ave, Grand Rapids. To register: 616-942-7907.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Postpartum Mood Disorder – 7pm. Nancy Roberts will speak to volunteers about Postpartum Mood Disorders hosted by MomsBloom. Open to public. Free. Baby Beloved, Inc, 555 Midtown St. NE, Grand Rapids. 616-828-1028.

Raw Food - 7:15-8:30pm. Raw foodist, Lori Jekel will discuss the health benefits, what you need to know about Enzymes, Vitamins, and how to improve digestion and overall health. Free. Natures Market, 1013 S. Washington, Holland. 616-394-5250.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

Lakota Medicine Man Michael Little Boy Jr. – 10/23-10/26. Workshops, dancing and drumming. Hosted by the ThunderHawk Lodge Society. 616-485-0299.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Introduction to Tar Frame Drum – 9am-3pm. Learn how to play basic strokes on the frame drum and their relationship to earth, air, fire and water. Combinations of strokes to form rhythm patterns, use of frame drums in spiritual contexts. $70. 3226 Hart Rd, Twin Lake. 231-828-5666.

EcoTrek Lite Session - 9-10:15am. Slower-paced gentle group workout with EcoTrek Series Leader Christi Otway, no running, lots of stretching. Townsend Park, 6mile Rd, off Ramsdell Rd, Cannonsburg. 616-291-2851.

Restorative Yoga w/ Carolyn Heines – 1:30-3:30pm. A sequence of supported and modified poses and conscious breathing to take us to deeper levels of relaxation. $30. The Yoga Studio, 955 Cherry Se, Grand Rapids. 616-776-0836.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

The Coptic Center Sunday Series – 6pm. An ongoing series of inspirational speakers, centering and the piano music of Karen Lauck as we explore of Universal Truths.   Featuring "Divine Design, 4th Dimension" presented by Coptic Minister Laurajoy Veeneman followed by New Moon Healing Service. Love Offering. 0-381 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids. 616-531-1339.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

Laff Jest 4 the Health of It! – 6:30-7:30pm. This class will explore humor’s benefits; we’ll practice hearty laughter and leave energized and laughing. $5. Holland Hospital, 175 S. Waverly Rd, Holland. 616-394-3344.

From Savory to Sweet – 7:15-8:30pm. Healthy and flavorful raw snacks you can make at home; Ants on a log, Salt-n-Vinegar Potato Chips, Onion Rings, Mint Chocolate Squares – all raw, flavorful and healthy. Free. Natures Market, 1013 S. Washington, Holland. 616-394-5250.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

Awakened Potentials Online Midlife School of Re-Enchantment – 10/30-12/11. This six week tele-class helps women 35-60 get unstuck and experience their potential. Facilitated by Dinah Puodziunas. $70. Greenville. 616-754-9672.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Halloween Candy Buy Back – 9-11am. In an effort to fight tooth decay and help those in need. Children will receive a $1 per pound of Halloween candy. Dental Health & Wellness Center, 4990 Cascade S.E. Dr., Grand Rapids. 616-974-4990.

Sweat Your Prayers Day Retreat for Women – 1-10pm. Experience a deep physical, emotional and spiritual renewal in a ceremonial sweat lodge created for women. $50. Awakened Potentials, Enchanted Lake, 30 miles NE of Grand Rapids in Greenville. 616-754-9672.

Pysch-K® Workshop – 11/01-11/02. 9am-5pm. With Beth Holstein, MS, LMSW. Learn the tools needed to continuously create the life you want by learning to communicate with your subconscious mind, and change the beliefs that no longer serve you. Grand Rapids. 563-243-7721.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Introduction to Drumming with Tambourine – 9am-3pm. Learn how to play basic strokes on the frame drum and their relationship to earth, air, fire and water. Combinations of strokes to form rhythm patterns, use of frame drums in spiritual contexts. $70. 3226 Hart Rd, Twin Lake. 231-828-5666.

Discover Ramtha – 10:30am. Learn what Ramtha is and how to open your mind to understand who you are and how to use your mind to improve the health of your mind, body, and spirit. The Healing Center, 332 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview. 989-352-6500.

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