Now through May 28, 2012
Star Trek: The Exhibition
at the Saint Louis Science Center
9:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Saturday. 11am-4:30pm, Sunday. Appearing for the first time in St. Louis at the Saint Louis Science Center, Star Trek: The Exhibition brings 45 years of authentic Star Trek artifacts to life. While entertaining and delighting, Star Trek also foretold the world today: humans exploring other worlds, miracles of modern medicine and even the first cell phone. Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $13.50 for children and half-price for Science Center Members. Call 314.289.4424 or visit boldlygoexplore.org. Friday, December 2 – Special Guest: Emmy®-nominated Star Trek make-up artist, Jeff Lewis. Friday, January 6 – Star Trek Trivia Contes.t Friday, February 3 – Special Guest: Star Trek: Voyager actor, Robert Picardo. Friday, March 2 – Special Program: Journey to Mars. Friday, April 6 – Special Guest: Star Trek writer, David Gerrold (The Trouble with Tribbles). Friday, May 4 – Star Trek Costume Contest.
December 2
Special Guest: Emmy®-nominated Star Trek make-up artist, Jeff Lewis
Plan to Attend Star Trek First Fridays! Put on your Spock ears and come to the Science Center on the first Friday evening of each month during the run of Star Trek: The Exhibition! In addition to touring the exhibition for a special evening rate, you can participate in a Public Telescope Viewing outside the Planetarium and see the new Star Trek-inspired Planetarium show. Learn more about how science fiction has inspired scientific endeavors. At 9 pm, gather in the Fizz Factory for music and then, at 10 pm head to the OMNIMAX® theater to view a Star Trek film. The 10 pm Star Trek movie will change each month; stay tuned for the schedule! Each Star TrekFirst Friday will feature a special activity; on Friday, December 2 – Special Guest: Emmy®-nominated Star Trek make-up artist, Jeff Lewis. Star Trek: The Exhibition will be available for a special evening rate for non-Members. Prices are as follows: Non-Member Adult/Senior – $14 Non-Member Child 5-12 – $12. Parking will be FREE for Star Trek First Friday evenings.
December 4
Transformational Breathwork
Facilitated by: Shelby Corson, LMT, Certified Transformational Breathwork Facilitator. 1:00-3:30pm. The Center for Mind, Body & Spirit. 7649 Delmar Blvd. Cost: $60. Transformational Breathwork is a breathing process that helps to open restricted patterns of breathing, integrate and clear the subconscious mind and help you connect more fully with higher forms of consciousness. In this workshop, you will:• Be introduced to the power of breath; • Experience an introductory breath session; • Learn how to correct restrictive breathing patterns; • Learn techniques for increasing your energy level and sense of well being; • Gain tools to manage stress, connect with source and actively participate in your own healing. For information and registration, call 314.725.6767.
December 5
What is Really in your Pet’s Food? Seminar
6:30-7:30pm. Do you stand in the pet food aisle confused by the attractive packaging and all-natural claims? Learn what to look for in a quality pet food. We’ll also discuss the truth about raw diets and answer your questions. Meet Teresa Miller, the founder of Treats Unleashed, St. Louis’ first natural pet market and bakery with five convenient locations. Cost: Free. Held at Treats Unleashed at the NEW Oakville Shop at 5654 Telegraph Rd. on December 5. Call 314-835-9339 to reserve a space or go to www.treats-unleashed.com for more information.
December 6, 13, 20
POSTPARTUM 3-WEEK SEMINAR SERIES
Jumpstart your NEW YEAR resolutions with our FREE 3 Week Series! Are you tired of dealing with that extra flab and feeling exhausted? Spend just 3 hours to find the answers and get the support you need to get back on track. Each Tues night we will focus on a new topic:Dec 6 Exercise: Easy tricks to lose that flab. Pull your core together in 10 min. Dec 13 Hormones, Thyroid, Emotions & Fatigue. I want my body, my brain, my hair & libido back. Dec 20 New Year Kick Off! Tips on how to get through the holiday stresses. Components of the Hour: Lecture, Take Away and Q&A ONE HOUR MEETINGS 6:15-7:15pm @ Wellness Alternatives 266 Lamp & Lantern Village, Town & Country, MO 63017 *Across the street from Whole Foods on Clayton Rd. www.stlwa.com RSVP 636-227-4949 ehecker@stlwa.com Facilitated by Dr. Emily Hecker, Chiropractic Physician, Certified Nutritional Consultant, marathon runner, and owner of a couple extra pounds of baby flab. Join me on the quest of losing weight and getting back on track!
December 10 & 12
Genetic Contamination of Our Food
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 12/10 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 12/12 at 8:00 p.m. What are GMOs? Is it ethical to patent life forms? Host Barbara Chicherio discusses the increased use and safety of the herbicide Round-Up with Daniel Romano of CAMP and Don Fitz of the Gateway Green Alliance. This Green Time includes footage from “Unnatural Selection.”
December 12 – January 14
Bag Hunger with Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is teaming up with Operation Food Search to help alleviate hunger this winter! The Bag Hunger program allows us, and our customers, to donate at the registers and all proceeds will go to Operation Food Search. From December 12 –January 14, we will have Bag Hunger gift tags available for purchase at our stores for $5, $10 or $20, which provides food to families in need right here in St. Louis through Operation Food Search.
December 15
HEALING NIGHT AT CHERYL’S HERBS
7:00 – 9:00 pm Once a month Cheryl’s Herbs will offer this free event to support individuals seeking holistic and natural ways to improve health of their mind, body and spirit. Star Craven will join Cheryl and others for a panel discussion on stress management. We’ll explore ways to use the breath for calming the mind/body; use of herbs and essential oils to de-stress and protect health. Free. Held at Cheryl’s Herbs. Visit ww.cherylsherbs.com. Please call in advance for a reservation 314-645-2165.
December 18
Experience “Chanukah:
Festival of Lights”
at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Sunday, December 18, from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy storytelling, traditional and modern festive Israeli music and dance, and the ceremonial menorah-lighting. The event is included with Garden admission of $8; St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4. Children ages 12 and under and Garden members are free. The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & South exit. Free parking is available on-site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577-5100 (toll-free, 1-800-642-8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/missouribotanicalgarden and http://twitter.com/mobotnews.
December 18
St. Louis Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Marshall Faulk Ring of Fame Celebration. Sunday, Dec.18. 12:00pm. Edward Jones Dome. 314-RAMS-TIX.
December 20
Evening of Relaxation & Bodywork
7:00-9:00pm. A Gathering Place Massage School offers an evening of relaxation and bodywork, including Chair Massage, Chinese Healing Modalities, Energywork, Metal Singing Bowls, and much more!This event is free! Held at 12061 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Contact us at 314-739-5559 or www.agatheringplace.com.
December 20
Connecting Your Health Between
Your Teeth and Body
FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting Your Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it, but your teeth and gums may be making you ill or weakening your immune system. Hidden infections. Unresolved illness. Find out what may be happening between your teeth and body and what to do about it. Discover how infection and illness transfer between the teeth and body. Understand how biological dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn about what dental materials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures, how certain dental procedures can influence your body, and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth. Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for Dental Care. Call to verify seminar date and reserve your space at 314-997-2550. See Patient Success Stories at www.toothbody.com.
December 20
Free Monthly Wellness Support Group
Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, learning opportunities in Medical Spiritual Information and exercises to strengthen your journey in managing your plan of care and treatment. Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. and Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesday each month (with an occasional exception) at 6:30 pm. at our healing clinic, Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date, 314-432-7802. For more information, read the article on our web site at www.PreventionAndHealing.com titled “New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment, and Spiritual Care.”
December 21
Winter Solstice Gathering
Presented by Jen Loui. Winter Solstice Ceremony – A Time of Change & A Return To Light. Wednesday, December 21, 2010
7:00pm. D’s Yoga Home (Formerly The Studio at The Center for Mind, Body & Spirit) 7647 Delmar Blvd. Love Offering. We will create a circle of fire and light, look at the mythology of ancient peoples and welcome the spirit of regeneration with our drums. Commit to a new round of growth as the shortest day of the year fades into night and the power of the land ignites the journey toward Spring.
December 24 & 26
Protecting Life
from Genetic Engineering
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 12/24 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 12/26 at 8:00 p.m. How are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) hurting farmers? Host Barbara Chicherio discusses corporate opposition to labeling food with Daniel Romano of CAMP and Don Fitz of the Gateway Green Alliance. This Green Time includes footage from “Unnatural Selection.”
December 28
Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits
This holiday season, the Missouri Botanical Garden presents its annual community celebration of Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits. Kwanzaa honors African traditions and history by celebrating the feast of the harvest before the dry season. Enjoy storytelling, music and more on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday that derives its name from the Swahili term matunda ya kwanza, meaning “fruits of the harvest.” The event is included with Garden admission of $8 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4 and free admission on Wednesday until noon. Missouri Botanical Garden members are free. The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit. Free parking is available on site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577-5100 (toll-free, 1-800-642-8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/missouribotanicalgarden and http://twitter.com/mobotnews.
January 7
WINTER CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL (Ages 2-8)
10 am-Noon. Join us for a fun-filled morning in winter! Explore activity stations and enjoy a concluding drama performance in our Theater. Free. The College School, 7825 Big Bend Blvd. Webster Groves, MO 63119, 314-962-9355, www.thecollegeschool.org.
January 10
21-Day Ultra Simple Post-Holiday Cleanse
Information Meeting January 10, 2012, 7pm at Cheryl’s Herbs. Join Dr. Rebecca Gould D.C and The Healing Center for the Ultra-Simple 21-day Detox program. This workshop will help you release bad habits and develop a healthier relationship with food. Get back on track after the holidays. Program includes 5 meetings, individual and group support, manual, recipes, tips and tricks and optional post-cleanse meetings. Start the New Year right! Visit www.HealingSTL.com or call 314-727-2120 for more information or to register. Happy Holidays!