August 3
In-Store Holistic Fair
11am–4pm. Practitioners and readers on-site for walk-in availability. $20 Mini Readings, $25 Aura Photos, $20 Ear Candling, $1 per minute Reiki (30 minutes & up). Held at Holistic Journey – 106 E. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220 — www.yourholisticjourney.com.
August 3, 5, 7
Health of the Honeybee
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/03 at noon & 8/07 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/05 at 8:00 p.m. What’s behind the disappearance of bees in the US? Jane Sueme discusses the importance of pollinators, bee losses in the US and metro St. Louis, how much honey you typically get from a honeybee hive and guidelines for people wanting to keep honeybees.
August 4
Reiki Level I Training & Certification
1–4pm Take the first step to becoming a Reiki practitioner with Reiki Master/Teacher Sue Dailey. In Reiki Level I you will be attuned to Reiki energy and will leave with the lifelong ability to access Reiki energy for your own healing or for healing work on others. Prior to attending this workshop Sue asks that you have read a book (of your choice) on Reiki. Please bring your book to the workshop for discussion. Speaker: Sue Dailey, Certified Usui Reiki Master/Teacher. Preregistration required. Cost $75.00. Held at Holistic Journey. Call 618-234-8280 or visit www.yourholisticjourney.com, 106 E. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220.
August 7
3rd Annual Grass-fed Beef Burger Cook-off
6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (winners announced at 8:00 p.m.), FREE, Reservations not required. It’s that time again grill-friends! The end of summer marks our 3rd Annual Burger Cook-off. Local area chefs grill it up in the parking lot and compete to see who can make the best grass-fed beef burger. There are two winning titles to covet, Crowd Favorite and Judges Pick. You decide the Crowd Favorite. Cast a vote and you automatically enter to win a brand new outdoor grill! Catherine Neville of Feast magazine, and members of the Whisnant Family Farm will vote for the second winner. Both winning chefs get $500 to donate to the local charity of their choice. Voting stops at 7:45 and winners will be announced at 8PM. So come on, hang out with us at Whole Foods Market in Brentwood for awesome burger samples, Schlafly beer, live music and good old fashioned competition. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/st-louis.
August 10, 12, 14, 2013
Health Begins in the Soil at EarthDance
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/10 at noon & 8/14 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/12 at 8:00 p.m. Molly Rockamann discusses the continuity of EarthDance with the Mueller Farm, its apprenticeship program, and where people they can get its produce. She covers ways that people can become involved in EarthDance and learn about organic food and farming.
August 10 and 11
47th Annual Jour de Fete in Ste. Genevieve
Celebrate all things creative at the Midwest’s largest outdoor crafts festival! www.saintegenevievejourdefete.com.
August 10
Old Frenchtown Neighborhood Bicycle Tour
Registration: 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Group ride departs at 9:30 a.m .at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 1408 S. 10th St., St. Louis, MO 63104. This 10-mile ride on city streets ride explores two of St. Louis’ most fascinating and historic neighborhoods, LaSalle Park and Soulard. Home to some of the Midwest’s most interesting and unique architecture, both of these 19th century neighborhoods retain the imprint of the various ethnic and religious groups that have lived and worked there. Both are also case studies in the effects of highway construction on the traditional city as well as models of late 20th century historic preservation and urban redevelopment. $5, $3 children 10 and under. This ride is presented in partnership with: LaSalle Park Neighborhood Assn. For more information visit www.trailnet.org.
August 12
LEARN ABOUT ACUPRESSURE “TAPPING” TO HELP WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND PAIN.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of acupressure in which you “tap” on acupuncture points to relieve symptoms. This class provides you with a take-home technique you can use to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain. Kim Archer is a skilled presenter who can help with the toughest cases. She will also introduce Matrix Reimprinting, in which you revisit previous traumas with new perspectives – healing them through acupressure. Class to be held at 7pm on Monday, August 12 at Community Acupuncture of St Louis, 2006 South 39th Street, STL, 63110. The cost of the class is $10. Please register: Either book online at www.acustl.com under “Make an Appointment”, or 314-772-4325. Learn more about EFT at www.acustl.com, click “Other Services”.
August 13
The Art of Retro-Commissioning
Presented by USGBC- Missouri Gateway Chapter and ASHRAE- St. Louis. Retro-Commissioning (ReCx) of an existing building is an analysis of how a building is operated, maintained, and used and often reveals opportunities for significant resource conservation and cost savings. Attendees will be introduced to the common phases in the ReCx process and the lessons learned from each. The presenter will discuss how design and construction details can shorten the life of a building. Lessons learned on existing buildings are applicable to operators as well as designers and constructors. Cost: Free to students, ASHRAE members and USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter members, $20 for non-members. Held 8/13, 5:30-7:30 at Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, 63103, Suite 200. For details or to register visit www.usgbc-mogateway.org/events/.
August 13
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, 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; seating is limited, arrive early, 314-432-7802. See patient success stories at www.PreventionAndHealing.com.
August 17, 19 & 21
Pig CAFOs: Health and the Environment
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/17 at noon & 8/21 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/19 at 8:00 p.m. How do CAFOs affect people living near them? Don Fitz and Darvin Bentlage discuss effects of the concentration of meat packers on the food supply of the country (such as samenela outbreaks). This Green Time includes footage from “Pig Business.”
August 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 Stories at www.toothbody.com.
August 20
Free Monthly Wellness Support Group
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.”
August 21
NATURAL SUPPORT FOR CANCER RECOVERY
7:00 – 9:00 pm. Natural remedies have long been used to support cancer recovery. Cheryl has been fortunate to experience years of feedback from customers on this subject. Learn which actions of herbs and essential oils would be most supportive. Cheryl will tell the stories behind two historical formulas known as the Hoxey Formula and Essiac Tea. Cost: $15. Held at Cheryl’s Herbs. Visit www.cherylsherbs.com. Please call in advance for a reservation 314-645-2165.
August 23
Fourth Friday Art Walk in Ste. Genevieve
Art galleries and many shops stay open until 9pm for the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Enjoy wine and refreshments as you view works by local and regional artists displaying a variety of art forms. www.artstegen.org.
August 24
Viva la Musique in Ste. Genevieve
All day- A North American French Music Festival at the Bolduc House Museum. 573-883-3105 for more information.
August 24
Bicrobrews Microbrewery Bicycle Tour
Registration: 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Group ride departs at 11:00 a.m. Preregister at trailnet.org. Where: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 3229 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103. Several urban microbreweries are featured on this 15-mle tour on city streets. Each brewhouse has its own unique character. Learn what it takes to craft a great brew from some of St. Louis’s finest microbreweries. Tastings and tours will be provided at many of the stops. Must be 21 to drink. $5, not recommended for children. This ride is generously sponsored by Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis. For more information visit www.trailnet.org.
August 24, 26, 28, 2013
GREEN TIME TV in 4 MO Cities: “Pig CAFOs in Missouri”
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/24 at noon & 8/28 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/26 at 8:00 p.m. Don Fitz and Darvin Bentlage discuss advantages that big agriculture gets but family farmers don’t receive. They look at ways that CAFO owners get around restrictions and how anti-trust laws could be applied to meat packers. This Green Time includes footage from “Pig Business.”
August 31, September 2, 4
Missouri Energy: Health, Environment, Economy, Politics
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/31 at noon & 9/04 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 9/02 at 8:00 p.m. Mollie Freebairn, environmental scientist and former chemist at Missouri Department of Natural Resources, focuses on Missouri power plants and their emissions. Emissions have steadily increased over the last 50 years. Ms. Freebairn describes what other states are doing and Missouri should be doing.
September 6
Shaw Wildflower Market
4 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit MO. Local Wildflowers, Wine, Bread, Meats, Cheese, Art, Beer, Produce, bake off, and more. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-nature-reserve.aspx.
September 27
Fourth Friday Art Walk in Ste. Genevieve
Art galleries and many shops stay open until 9pm for the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Enjoy wine and refreshments as you view works by local and regional artists displaying a variety of art forms. www.artstegen.org.