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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Energizing Your Home & Body w/Toni Forest & Susan Hawfield–11:30am-1pm. Holistic Moms Network hosts Reiki Life Center practitioners for monthly gathering. Bring whole family. Free. 14 Carrot Whole Foods, 5300 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, Info: Carissa, hmnmidlands@gmail.com.

Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30-8pm. Share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Home Canning Venison w/The Farm Store–4 pm. Learn how to make sausage, jerky & quick meals with venison. Call for fee for supplies, etc., The Farm Store, 1191 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter. Info & to reserve, Mike or Felicia Dellinger, 494-3276, FarmStoreofSumter.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Tai Chi for Beginners w/Linda & Dennis–10am & 7:30pm . Learn Taoist Tai Chi internal arts of health for fitness & relaxation. Beginners classes starting in Irmo & Shandon. By donation, Taoist Tai Chi Society USA (registered charity). UUCC, 2701 Heyward St, Cola. Info: 647-9283, Columbia.sc@taoist.org.

Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–10:30am-Noon. Share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Green Drinks Columbia–5:30-8:30pm. Those in green building, green sales, conservation, recycling, nature & green politics all gather for fun & shared enlightenment. Hunter Gatherer, 900 Main St, Cola. Check Facebook: Green Drinks Columbia.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
SC Solar Council Columbia Solar Workshop: USC Green Quad–6-8pm. Learn the benefits of photovoltaic power systems, solar thermal systems & how using them can save energy. Free. Info: Cameron Williams, 737-4078, visit SCSolarCouncil.org.

SEPTEMBER 7-8
Professional Coaching in Small Groups w/Joan Hardy Eison–Tues 8:30-9:30;am Wed 12:15-1:15p.m. Coaching focuses on forward movement, gaining new awareness, envisioning, goal-setting, decision-making, creativity & utilizing natural strengths. Preregistration required. $150 for five sessions, minimum of 5 participants in two groups. Info: 796-3036, joan@reset3.com. Registration, 782-5539. Celebration Center, 3830 Rosewood Dr, Cola, CelebrationCenterSC.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
ANY LAB TEST NOW®-Grand Opening–5-7pm. Ribbon-cutting, refreshments & lab tests during the event, if you wish. This new direct-access medical lab testing facility provides convenient, confidential & affordable medical lab testing direct to the public & employers. ANY LAB TEST NOW®, 9003 Two Notch Road, Cola. Info: 736-1125, AnyLabTestNow.com/ColumbiaSC.

SEPTEMBER 8-9
Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–5-9pm. Entry-level class combines four attunements, instruction, discussion & practice time. Reiki energy can be used in any situation to promote healing & wellness–can be used on self & others. Manual included. Preregistration reqd. $250 before 8/30, $300 after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
A Year of Good Medicine 2010–Syrups, Fomentations & Poultices w/Margaret Self, Master Herbalist–2-4pm. In part 3 of series learn the basics of making herb infused syrups for internal use, fomentations & poultices for topical use. $30. Must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct. Columbia . Info: Margaret Self, 551-1191, mself@carolinareikiinstitute.com.

SEPTEMBER 11-12
Reiki Energy Healing, 1st Degree w/Joy Lee Connor, LMT, Reiki Master–10am-4pm each day. Course teaches you universal healing energy for yourself, family & friends. Receive a booklet & four healing attunements for First Degree Reiki. Prerequisite for other Reiki Courses for practitioners. Cost: $275 before 9/1, $325 after. Preregistration required. Celebration Center, 3830 Rosewood Dr, Cola. Info & register, 782-5539, CelebrationCenterSC.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Breaking Limitations & Discarding Fear–10-11am. Eckankar worship service, all are welcome. Panel will give personal experiences & provide practical techniques on the subject. Eckankar teaches spiritual exercises to help S become more aware of God’s creative life force. Info: 348-8087, ECK-SC.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Tai Chi for Beginners w/Bob–6:30pm. Learn Taoist Tai Chi internal arts of health for fitness & relaxation. Beginners classes starting in Irmo & Shandon. Taoist Tai Chi Society USA (registered charity). At McGregor Presbyterian, 6505 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo. Info: 647-9283, Columbia.sc@taoist.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Green is Good for Business Conference–8:30am-7pm. Businesses learn recycling, green cleaning, sustainable landscaping, energy & water efficiency. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St, Cola. $50pp, $120 for 3. Keynote Speaker: Tom Szaky, Terracycle. Info: 545-2722, Columbia.sc.gov.

Green Business Expo–5-7pm. Green vendors, environmental non-profits, food, beverages, & door prizes. Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours. Free admission with business card. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Exhibit Hall, 1101 Lincoln St, Cola. Info: Info: 545-2722, Columbia.sc.gov.

Green Drinks Columbia–5-7pm. At the Green is Good for Business Expo, Convention Center. Cola. Green builders & those in green sales, conservation, recycling, nature & green politics all gather for fun & shared enlightenment. Free. Check Facebook for details: Green Drinks Columbia.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Green Tie Luncheon w/Conservation Voters of South Carolina–11:30am-1:30pm. Awards & networking luncheon with legislators, officials & candidates. Grand Hall, 701 Whaley St, Col. $50. Info & tickets, Bruce Lawrence, 799-0716 or bruce@conservationvotersofsc.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Triom Touch Healing Seminar w/ Olympia Freeman–7-8:30pm. Experience an easy gentle healing technique. Create calmness, relieve stress & Illness. Suitable for, beginner or advanced student. $5. Center for Health Integration, 1204 Lexington Ave, Ste 1A, Irmo. Info: 749-1576, CenterforHealthIntegration.com.

SEPTEMBER 17-19
12-Step Retreat for Women w/Kathy McGrogan & Dot Goodwin. Exploration of Native Spirituality to connect with our Higher Power. Sage Blessings, Prayer Lodge, Drumming, & Give-Away Ceremony. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $195 fee includes lodging & meals. 800- 671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Third Saturday Cleanup: River Sweep–9am-Noon. Lower Saluda River at the Zoo. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, & bring work gloves if you have them. Keep the Midlands Beautiful will provide trash bags, water, & gloves. Info: 733-1139 & KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

YMCA Indian Guides Sign-Up Event–3-5pm. Refreshments, crafts & information for this free event to meet staff, campers & families. Lexington Y, 401 YMCA Rd, Lexington. Info: Mark Dinovo, 359-3376 ext 15

SEPTEMBER 18-19
Reiki Energy Healing, 1st Degree w/Joy Lee Connor, LMT, Reiki Master–10-4pm. Make use of universal healing energy for yourself, family & friends. Prerequisite for other Reiki Courses. $275.00 before 9/9, $325 after. Celebration Center, 3830 Rosewood Dr, Cola, 782-5539, CelebrationCenterSC.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Slow Food Columbia–6:30pm. Supports good, clean & fair food, & hosts workshops, potlucks & events throughout the year to bring together local chefs, farmers, artisan producers & the public. City Roots Urban Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd, Col., Info: slowfoodcolumbia.blogspot.com.

The Midlands Celiac Support Group w/Kasey Boggs, Dietitian–6:30pm. All welcome, including spouses & kids. No dues. Lexington Medical Center, North Tower, follow signs on door. Info: Rebekah Godfrey 530-7234, Facebook: Celiac Pal, CentralSCCeliacSupportGroup.club.officelive.com.

SEPTEMBER 21-22
Well-Springs: Music & Spirit in Action w/Pepper Sarnoff & Faye Townsend. Lift hearts & minds to greater clarity & lightness. Powerful music & the healing arts are pivotal in this healing. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging & meals. (800) 671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Reiki Level II, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–5-9pm. Attunement connects student to a higher, more focused vibration of the Reiki energy. Techniques for distance healing. Healing of spiritual/emotional issues taught. Discussion, practice time & manual included. Preregistration req. $300 before 9/12, $350 if paid after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Healing Sanctuary: Free Energy Healing Sessions–6:45-8:30pm. Last Friday of each month. Must preregister. Donations appreciated. For appointments, call Pam Lorentz, Center for Health Integration, 1204 Lexington Ave, Irmo, 749-1576. Meet at Suite 2B. CenterforHealthIntegration.com.

SEPTEMBER 24- 26
Contemplative Retreat: Thomas Merton & Thomas Berry in Dialogue w/Kathleen Deignan. Mystics of deep ecology brought into creative conversation concerning roots of environmental crises & paths to recovery. Engage in their wisdom, celebrate their faithful witness to hope through word, song, image, movement, & meditation. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Okra Strut Parade In Irmo w/The Midlands Celiac Support Group. Walk to raise awareness. Meet at Crossroads Middle School @8:15am , 6949 St Andrews Rd. Info: Rebekah Godfrey 530-7234, Facebook: Celiac Pal, CentralSCCeliacSupportGroup.club.officelive.com.

Dowsing Workshop w/Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW & Julie Bradshaw–9am-5:30pm Dowsing for healing, health & spiritual well-being, based on the teachings of Raymon Grace. At The Balanced Body, 2960 Professional Pkwy in Augusta, GA. $150. Info: Katz Delauney-Leija, 803-530-6199, or kdelauney@sc.rr.com.

Forest Acres Green Festival–10am-4pm. Exhibits & demonstrations by local environmental organizations, green building vendors, entertainment, recycling, children’s activities & crafts & Earthcraft home building demo. Free. 6500 & 6515 N Trenholm Rd, 6408 Bridgewood Rd. Info: 733-1139, KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Discover Your Destiny Workshop w/Ann P. Minton, PhD–2-4pm. Simple to take, fun to do, profoundly effective. At the Robin’s Nest & Shakti Healthy & Beauty, 1529 Richland St, Columbia. $25 per person. Info: Ann Minton, 351-5779, annpetteyminton@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Macrobiotic Potluck & Lecture–7-8:30pm. Follows macrobiotic & vegan principles. Bring items made from whole grain &/or vegetable dishes, organic if possible. Avoid tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, spinach. No processed or artificial ingredients, dairy, eggs or animal products. If bringing dessert, no honey or refined sugar. Free with your potluck, open to all. Sara Burrows sarah@alpha6sigma.com, USC Green Quad Learning Ctr, 1216 Wheat St (walkway btw Sumter & Main).

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 2
Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women (Opening Minds & Hearts) w/Margie Hosch. Integrate the spiritual & psychological. Safe, holy environment for women who have come to a turning point in their lives. Daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer, & silence. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $650 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Non-Surgical Face-Lift Free Demonstrations–10am, Noon, 3 & 5pm. Shakti Health & Beauty is offering demonstrations, free to the public. Located inside Robin’s Nest at 1529 Richland St, Columbia. Space is limited,. RSVP requested. Reserve or Info, Christi 799-5300.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
SC Solar Council Solar Tour–1-5pm. The Solar Tour in Columbia provides first hand info, testimonial experience from homeowners & businesses that have installed solar systems. Tour info, call Cameron Williams, 737-4078 & visit SCSolarCouncil.org.

OCTOBER 4-5
Dreamwork w/Justina Lasley. Explores the dream visions experienced nightly of living a more spiritual, fulfilling way. Learn to recall & find meaning in dreams, using them as resources to move forward. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5
Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–10:30am-Noon. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
Attachment Parenting-Discipline–11:30a.m. Monthly Holistic Moms Network meeting with guest speaker. Roundtable discussion of gentle discipline methods for children of all ages. 14 Carrot, 5300 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Info: Carissa, hmnmidlands@gmail.com.

Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30- 8pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

OCTOBER 8-10
Touch for Health I w/Joy Connor–6-9pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat & Sun. Learn basic Muscle Testing, Emotional Stress Release, Brain Integration skills, the 14 Muscle Balance. 15 CE hours for LMT, RN, LPN, Physical Trainers. Early Registration $275 before 9/29, $325 After Celebration Center, 3830 Rosewood Dr, Cola, info 782-5539, CelebrationCenterSC.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, NHD–9am-5pm. Entry-level class combines four attunements, instruction, discussion & practice time. Reiki energy can be used in any situation to promote healing & wellness–can be used on self & others. Manual included. Preregistration reqd. $250 before 8/30, $300 after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Let’s Bake w/The Farm Store–4 pm. Healthy Baking Workshop. Make healthy choices, baking for the whole family. Call for fee for supplies, etc., The Farm Store, 1191 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter. Info & reserve, Mike or Felicia Dellinger, 494-3276, FarmStoreofSumter.com.

 
 
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