September Happenings
Throughout September
Fall Family Fun at YMCA Trout Lodge
Discover a great value in family fun this fall at YMCA
Trout Lodge, where rates include lodging, meals &
most activities! After a scenic, less-than-one-tank-trip,
from St. Louis, you and your family can enjoy beautiful
Sunnen Lake, explore our 5,000 wooded acres and relax
in our cozy accommodations. In addition to the regular
Trout Lodge activities, every weekend this fall has a
special theme, including our September Fall Jamz with
special music guests, Rodeo Circus, Haunting Tales &
Camp Legends, and our November Science Spectaculars with
special partners including the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri
Botanical Gardens and The Magic House. And, don’t
miss our special FaithFest on September 5-7 with special
performances by Avalon and Britt Nicole. Trout Lodge activities
include horseback riding, arts & crafts, mini-golf,
archery, climbing towers, trap shooting, campfires, rocket
building, and more! Trout Lodge is also the perfect destination
for your group meeting or retreat. Ask about our special
fall mid-week group rates. For more information or to
make reservations, please call 314-241-9622 or visit us
online at www.troutlodge.org.
Sundays in September
Circle of Light - Independent Spiritualist Church
A weekly gathering held from 6:45 – 8:30 p.m., on
Sunday evenings, we share a service of prayer, song, messages
from spirit with our mediums, and meditation. Quiet healing
time is from 6:45 – 7 p.m. with the offering of
energetic healing as time allows. Doors are closed at
7 p.m. when service begins. All are invited. The gathering
is based on Spiritualist principles, which honors all
traditions and paths. Please arrive before 7 p.m. We ask
that you not disturb service once we have begun, thank
you. Themes this month are: September 7 “Chinese
Astrology: Monkey - Spontaneity” a Meditation w/
Karen, September 14 “Harvest Moon” a Meditation
William, September 21 “New Members”, a Celebration,
September 28 “Abundance” a Meditation w/ Rev.
Deborah. At Pathways, 11419 Concord Village Ave, St. Louis,
MO 63123, 314.842.0047, www.pathwaysstl.com.
September 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13 & 14
Missouri Environmental Legislation in 2008
Airs on KDHX Ch. 21 in the City of St. Louis: 09/01&
09/08 8:30 pm, 09/03 & 09/10 7 pm, 09/06 & 09/13
12:30 pm, 09/07 & 09/14 6 pm. Host Don Fitz, with
guests Jeanette Oxford (State Representative, 59th District)
and Mark Fogal (Missouri Votes Conservation), discuss
issues confronting Missouri’s elected representatives.
September 4 & 18
Healing Touch Community Clinic
A gentle energy therapy to assist with balancing physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual well being. Healing Touch
St. Louis Office – Crestwood Medical Building 10000
Watson Road, Suite 1-L-3 – St. Louis, MO 63126 6-8pm
($15) 314-822-4410.
September 4 & 18
Depression Support Group
7 – 9pm. Combination information and connection
group for persons in treatment for depression and those
associated with them. Sharing, discussion, information
materials, & life skills teaching. This is a six session
series; cost is $60 for the series. Facilitated by Ed
Kozeny MA PLPC supervised by Mike Cole 000641. Meets at
Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church 16520 Clayton Road,
Wildwood, MO 63011 636-458-3009 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Christopher
Keating.
September 9
Want A Second Income?
You are invited to lunch on Sept. 9 to learn about a Biotech
Company doing landmark pharmaceutical grade research to
produce natural products. These products alter the way
we experience the Aging Process. This will be one of the
dominant companies in its industry and it is just getting
started. Come and hear about these landmark products and
your ability to participate with the company at its inception
in St. Louis. An industry expert will be visiting St.
Louis from Charleston, SC to explain the products and
company’s vision. If you cannot make the luncheon
meeting there will be another presentation between 7 to
8 pm on Sept. 9, 2008. Call 314-496-2269 to reserve your
seat; limited availability!
September 9
Integrating Alternative Medicine with Conventional
Medicine
FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - Integrating Alternative
Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learn how to build
your immune system and take charge of your health. If
you are suffering from chronic conditions, you'll learn
why you don't have to live with your "incurable"
symptoms anymore. Topics covered include: Cancer, Heart
Disease/Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, ADD/ADHD,
Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Nutrition,
and many more. You should come to this discussion also
if you feel, "My Doctor said everything is fine!
Then why do I feel so lousy?" Second Tuesday each
month at 6:30 pm at our healing clinic - Prevention and
Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist,
11710 Old Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63141, Weaving Internal
Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each
Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date and reserve
your space at 314-432-7802. See patient success stories
on our web site at www.preventionandhealing.com.
September 10
BACKPACKING FOR BEGINNERS
6:30-8:30pm. REI expert Craig Aubuchon will teach you
all you need to know about gearing up and planning a fabulous
backpacking adventure. We will cover backpacking essentials:
choosing the right gear and proper apparel, and understanding
the basics of first aid, hydration and cooking needed
to reach your destination. We will also cover trip planning,
best practices in the backcountry, and give you ideas
for local destinations with detailed descriptions of a
few nearby trails for a perfect first-time backpacking
experience. Location: REI 1703 S. Brentwood Blvd, St.
Louis, MO 63144. Cost: FREE. Call 314-918-1004 or visit
www.rei.com/stlouis
for more details.
September 11
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
7pm – 9pm A parenting workshop held on the second
Thursday Sep ‘08 thru Mar ‘09. This is based
on the book “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen…”
Learn to listen and understand, have cooperation, deal
with feelings, punishment alternatives, developing a positive
self-image. $70 in advance. Held at Center for Spiritual
Living 314 576 6772. Presented by Ed Kozeny and Deirdre
Holden.
September 12-14
Becoming an OutdoorsWoman
The YMCA of the Ozarks Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood is
hosting its annual “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman”
(BOW) weekend this year September 12-14, 2008. We are
looking for 100 women who’d like to get out and
explore the outdoors at our beautiful facility. Go to
www.ymcaoftheozarks.org to see just how beautiful it is
here! The facility is a short 90-minute drive from St.
Louis. The BOW program is a fun-filled educational opportunity
designed to teach women ages 18 and up hands-on outdoor
skills. Cost of the weekend is only $185, and includes
all meals from lunch on Friday through lunch on Sunday,
lodging in our Camp Lakewood cabins Friday and Saturday
night (cabins all have air conditioning and modern bathroom
facilities), instruction for five classes (except our
climbing classes and horsemanship do have an extra fee),
equipment use for all of those classes, a BOW t-shirt,
and lots of giveaways. The BOW registration form is up
on our website http://www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/camplakewood/oe/bow.
If you have any questions, please contact Mariah Hughes
at 573-438-2154, ext. 238, or mhughes@ymcastlouis.org.
September 13
Urban Health Fair & Market: Discover Wellness!
11AM-7PM. Park Avenue in Lafayette Square (between 18th
& Mississippi) Featuring over 20 Wellness Vendors,
Healthy Pets Section, Art, Music, & Children's Activities!
Info at (314) 762-0669 or www.UrbanHealthFair.org.
September 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27 & 2
Environmental Effects of Peak Oil
Airs on KDHX Ch. 21 in the City of St. Louis: 09/15&
09/22 8:30 pm, 09/17 & 09/24 7 pm, 09/20 & 09/27
12:30 pm, 09/21 & 09/28 6 pm. Host Don Fitz and guest
Shannon Connelly of City Seeds discuss how societies can
thrive as oil dwindles. This Green Time includes footage
from “The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived
Peak Oil.”
September 15
Free Introduction to Mindfulness Class
7-8pm. Experience what mindfulness can do for your daily
life through one of Masterpeace Studios’ introduction
classes. Following the class you are invited to attend
an informational orientation for the Mind Body Stress
Reduction Class also offered at Masterpeace Studios, Suite
10, J. Milton Turner Office Building, 1099 Milwaukee St.
Kirkwood, MO 63119. Please register for this free class
by calling 314-909-8333.
September 16
Community Outreach Evening
(3rd Tuesday of Each Month) 7:00-9:00pm, A Gathering Place
Massage School offers an evening of relaxation and bodywork,
including Chair Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, LaStone
(hot stone) Therapy, FUSION, Attractor Field Therapy,
VibroAcoustic Sound Therapy, Reiki and much more. This
event is free! 12131 Dorsett Road, Suite 101, Maryland
Heights. 314-739-5559 or www.agatheringplace.com.
September 16
Green Drinks Green Car Show
6:30 to 9 p.m., Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave.
Join your friends from St. Louis Green Drinks for our
4th annual Green Car Show at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. See a wide range of alternative
vehicles, the best of the traditional types, and talk
with drivers and dealers about your transportation options
for today and what’s on the horizon. St. Louis Green
Drinks is a loose-knit network of environmentally minded
citizens, businesspeople, and activists. We meet monthly
to discuss the green movement and how we can change the
world. Suggested donation of $3. Visit stlgreendrinks.org
or call Terry at Home Eco for more information: 314-351-2000.
September 16
HERBS & NUTRITION DISCOVERY GROUP
7:00 - 9:00 PM. Group discussion about detoxifying the
skin. Specific foods, herbs historically used for the
skin and aromatherapy skincare will be discussed. Fee:
$5. Held monthly at Cheryl's Herbs. 10% product discount
for participants. For more information visit www.cherylsherbs.com.
September 16
Getting Your Immune System Ready for Back to School!
6:30 – 8:00 pm, $5. With Marie Kloep, D.C. &
Whole Body Team Member. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention say that nearly 22 million school days
are lost annually due to the common cold alone. Whether
a student or a parent, the back-to-school season means
preparing to enjoy another great year. Join Marie who
will share advice and tips for a healthy back-to-school
season. Topics include: Learn why garlic, ginger, astragalus,
and probiotics may help promote a stronger immune system;
Nutrition tips for teens to develop good eating habits,
combat stress and acne, and get the nutrients they need;
Probiotics: What are they? How do they help us? Are there
special kinds just for kids?; Learn about essential fatty
acids (EFA’s) and how they can help promote a child’s
development and mental health. Whole Foods Market, Brentwood,
1601 S. Brentwood Blvd., 314-968-7744.
September 19
Shining Rivers Waldorf School - It Ain't Easy
Being Green TRIVIA NIGHT 2008
Enjoy a night of frivolity with Shining Rivers School!
Our Trivia night will explore all things green, from hybrid
cards to Kermit the Frog. Teens are welcome at this family
friendly event and may be a valuable players for teen-culture
queries! Teams registered by September 8 will receive
a bonus Mulligan! This is an alcohol and smoke-free event!
Teams are encouraged to bring their own table decorations,
snack and drinks. Light refreshments will be available
for purchase and provided at each table. Location: Webster
Groves Christian Church - 1320 W.Lockwood in Glendale.
Ann Weidemann at 314-962-2129 or shiningriverstrivia@yahoo.com
September 20
YOGA FOR PEACE- ST LOUIS
Hundreds of people, young and old, experienced and new
to yoga, gather in the grass West of the Pool Pavilion
in Tower Grove Park to perform 108 Sun Salutation in unison
in celebration of the United Nation’s International
Peace Day at St Louis’ second Yoga for Peace celebration
on September 20th, 2008. Brad Smith with Kirtan St. Louis
will perform a call and response chant before and after
the event. Children, onlookers, and partial participants
are welcome join us at this city wide, outdoor, open yoga
event. Spirit of Yoga Saint Louis (SOY), Urban Breath
Yoga, and 01 Creative are sponsoring Yoga for Peace in
St. Louis this year. This is an international, non-profit
event in conjunction with New York Citiworks, Inc and
all profits from the St Louis event this year go to Sri
Karunamayi’s Jubilee Housing Project. Tower Grove
Park - West of Pool Pavilion.12pm, sign-in begins at 11am.
Suggested donation of $20. Visit www.urbanbreath.com,
write yoga4peace@urbanbreath.com,
or call 314-421-9642.
September 20
Prairie Day at Shaw Nature Reserve
Follow the herd to the Shaw Nature Reserve for Prairie
Day, Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet early
prairie settlers and explore what life was like on the
great American frontier during the bi-annual family event.
The Reserve’s 250-acre re-created tall grass prairie
provides an authentic backdrop for the day’s festivities.
Prairie Day is sponsored by the Shaw Nature Reserve and
Missouri Department of Conservation. Admission is $3 for
adults and free for children ages 12 and under. Missouri
Botanical Garden members and Shaw Nature Reserve passholders
are also free. The Shaw Nature Reserve is located on the
south side of Interstate 44 at exit #253 in Gray Summit,
Mo. (less than 10 miles past the Six Flags exit). For
more information, visit www.shawnature.org
or call (636) 451-3512.
September 23
Socially Responsible Investing: How Green is Your
Money?
6:30 – 8:00 pm, Free.With Judith A. Griffin from
The Ratliff / Griffin Group of Merrill Lynch. Investors
are using social values to guide investment choices. Today’s
newest options offer an opportunity to do good, while
doing well. Come learn about trends in socially responsible
investing, considerations for selecting value based investments,
and strategies for doing well. Due to space limitations,
advance registration is required. Whole Foods Market,
Town & Country, 1160 Town and Country Crossing Drive,
636-527-1160.
September 23
HERBS & AROMATHERAPY FOR PETS DISCOVERY GROUP
7:00 - 9:00 PM. Group discussion about natural insect
remedies for pet. There are many ways to prevent and treat
all kinds of bugs using herbs and essential oils. Fee:
$5. Held monthly at Cheryl's Herbs. 10% product discount
for participants. www.cherylsherbs.com,
314-645-2165.
September 25
SIERRA CLUB MEETING
7:30 pm to 9 pm. Frank Lorberbaum of the US Green Building
council will give a presentation about the environmental
and economic benefits of green buildings. Free. Held at
Litzsinger School, Lindbergh Blvd and Litzsinger Rd, third
traffic light south of Highway 40. Call 314-644-0890 or
visit www.missouri.sierraclub.org/emg.
September 25
Parenting Support Group
7pm – 9pm A parenting support group held on the
fourth Thursday Sep ’08 thru Mar ’09. This
will augment the workshop “How to Talk So Kids Will
Listen.” Cost is free will offering. Held at Center
for Spiritual Living 314 576 6772. Presented by Ed Kozeny
and Deirdre Holden.
September 27&28
Green Homes & Renewable Energy Festival &
Green House Tour
Find a city block full of expert “green” resources
for all ages at the free Green Homes & Renewable Energy
Festival, Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in
the 3600 block of Grandel Square. View 11 certified green
St. Louis-area homes on the Green House Tour, Sunday Sept.
28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. House Tour tickets are $10 to
$15. The weekend of festivities is hosted by the EarthWays
Center, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, and
the Missouri Coalition for the Environment. Produced by
the EarthWays Center and Missouri Coalition for the Environment;
presented by AmerenUE. Major sponsors: Herb’n Maid;
KDHX-FM 88.1-St. Louis Community Radio; KTVI-Fox 2; Laclede
Gas; Metro; Missouri Botanical Garden; The Healthy Planet
magazine, Riverfront Times; St. Louis-Jefferson Solid
Waste Management District; U.S. Green Building Council-St.
Louis Regional Chapter; Wind Capital Group. For info please
call (314) 577-0220 or visit online at www.greenhomesstl.org.
September 27 & 28
Learn To Meditate Like Deepak Chopra
Primordial Sound Meditation class based on the teachings
of Dr. Deepak Chopra. This process allows our bodies to
gain the deep rest necessary to release stress and fatigue
and lead a healthy life. For info or to register please
call Shirley Stoll at 800-796-1144 or visit www.meditationconnect.com.
September 27
Success Strategies – a Roundtable Discussion
3 – 4:30 p.m. Join Dawn & Drew Ferguson, Certified
Hypnotherapists for this Roundtable Discussion on making
plans and moving forward to succeed. Get valuable tips
and insight, share your experiences with others. Dawn
& Drew sincerely want to help you to be successful
in all areas of your life. $10 At Pathways, 11419 Concord
Village Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123, 314.842.0047, www.pathwaysstl.com.
September 28
AROMATHERAPY CERTIFICATION COURSE
Cheryl's Herbs will sponsor a 40-hour aromatherapy certification
course, Aroma 101: Foundations, completed over five Sundays
taught by Cheryl Hoard. CEUs are available for massage
therapists. Fee: $450. Held at Cheryl's Herbs. For more
information visit www.cherylsherbs.com.
Please contact us for a reservation 314-645-2165.
September 30
USING HERBS & ESSENTIAL OILS to SUPPORT CANCER
RECOVERY
7:00 - 9:00 PM. Natural remedies have long been used to
support cancer recovery. Some formulas are historical
and others are still being discovered. Taught by Cheryl
Hoard. Visit www.cherylsherbs.com.
Fee: $10 At Cheryl's Herbs 314-645-2165. Please contact
us for a reservation.
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