calendars

SOUTH JERSEY’S

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Email Publisher@NASouthJersey.com for guidelines. We advise confirming in advance directly with the business or organization.

TUESDAY, JUNE 1

Sports Massage I – June 1 & 3. 5:309:30pm. Learn a more in-depth understanding of the sliding filament theory, ATP synthesis and muscular contraction, and the difference between all types of muscle fibers. $125. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 6

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 7

Somatic Balancing – Mon, June 7 & 21; Tues, June 8 & 22. 5:30-9:30pm. Learn the therapeutic qualities of the several therapeutic-grade essential oils and blends, and how to apply them. $225; $140/essential oil kit. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 10

Crystal Bowl & Reiki Meditation Healing

– 7-9pm. Join Beth O’Brien for the beautiful sounds of the crystal bowl meditation to bring physical, mental and emotional cleansing through the vibration of sound. Mike Brown will provide a short reiki energy healing during the meditation. Ends with an angel card reading. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Virtual Pinelands Commission Meeting – 9:30-11am. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-894-7300 or RhyanG@Pinelands Alliance.org. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Assessment Techniques & Treatment

Strategies – June 12, 26, July 10. 9am5:30pm. Course discusses “normal” range of motion and learn how to assess joint, muscle/ myofascial, ligament, tendon and/or swelling dysfunctions. demonstrate common spring tests, range of motion tests and orthopedic assessment. $325. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13

Therapeutic Herbal Applications – June 13, 27, July 11, 25. 9am-5pm. Course introduces herbs that are most commonly used to compliment medical treatments for specific conditions and the application of herbs for massage treatment. $400. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org. Virtual: Yoga Nidra Meditation – 7-8pm. A deep guided meditation that will facilitate deep relaxation and rest for your mind, body and spirit. Recline in a restorative position all in the comfort of your home. $22. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am. Adults and interested teenagers can join a naturalist for a Saturday guided hike in the Rancocas preserve. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-2612495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org. Moonlight Walk – 8-10pm. Join an experienced guide for a night walk in the pines. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 21

Stage It Up Youth Theater Group Summer

Camp – Mon-Fri, June 21-July 30. 9am3pm. Ages 2-18. $158/weekly. Mayfair Theater, 6242 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA. More info & registration: 267-225-7638 or StageItUpDrama.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

Healing Your Heart After Loss – 6:30pm. With Maryann Pino Miller. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a job or career, your health, a relationship or a pet? Learn the ideas and techniques to heal you heart and find acceptance of the loss and the joy in life again. Includes a meditation for finding peace, forgiveness work, releasing ritual and affirmations for healing. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com. Sourdough Workshop – 7-8:15pm. Will discuss different techniques and recipes to try at home. Will show you the process followed by samples of fresh baked sourdough after the class. $20/person. Kitchen 19, 19 S 2nd St, Hammonton. Reservations required: FermentedNJ.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25

Rancocas Evening Hike – 7:30-9pm. Rancocas staff lead and interpret what we experience along the way. Bring a flashlight or small lantern. Registration limited to 8 families/groups. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26

Blueberry Summer Fest Market – 10am2pm. Live music, handmade crafts and art, blueberry picking all on a smaller scale in the historic farm and village. Free, but donations welcome. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org. What a Year: A Family Day of Healing – 12-5pm. Workshop topics: healing-centered art-making for all ages; meditation and mindfulness practices; accessing free to low-cost mental health services self- and community-care tools and practices; de-escalation and conflict resolution tools nutrition and healing the human body. Free. Vincent G. Panati Recreation Center, 3101 N 22nd St, Philadelphia. CreativePraxis.org/community-events. Walking Stick Workshop – 1pm. Make your own walking stick with Brad Koller. Ages 12 & up. $30. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30

Wednesday Morning Walk – 8-9:30am. Rancocas staff or an associate naturalist lead an interpretive hike, focusing on different aspects of the environment that can be observed on any given day. Registration limited to 15. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 3

Blueberry Summer Fest Market – 10am2pm. Live music, handmade crafts and art, blueberry picking all on a smaller scale in the historic farm and village. Free, but donations welcome. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.