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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Author Lecture/Discussion: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki

Murakami – 6:30-8:30pm. Across two parallel narratives, Murakami draws readers into a mindbending universe in which Lauren Bacall, Bob Dylan, a split-brained data processor, a deranged scientist, his shockingly undemure granddaughter, and various thugs, librarians, and subterranean monsters collide to dazzling effect. What emerges is a novel that is at once hilariously funny and a deeply serious meditation on the nature and uses of the mind. Meet in the bistro’s private room; future books will be chosen by the group. Amelia’s Bistro, 187 Warren St, Jersey City. Meetup.com/JC-BookClub/. Prenatal Yoga – Through Feb: Mon & Wed, 7:30-8:30pm; Sat, 10-11am. For mammas-to-be, post-natal, and any other women who would like to join. This is a gentle yoga class focusing on areas of the body that ask for extra attention during pregnancy. Each class is tailored for the women in the room and their specific needs and desires. This is a semi-private class (five students maximum), so that each woman can receive personalized attention and support. Come to move, breathe, open the body in preparation for labor and delivery, and simply to connect with other women. $40/ one class, $175/five classes. Celebrate Life Studio, 1200 Park Ave, Hoboken. 201-687-9901. Register: CelebrateLifeStudioHoboken.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Kids Art Classes – Through Feb. 11am-2pm. Museum Kids Art Classes take place three days a week – Tues, Thurs, Fri – for fun art making in the Museum walkway. Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided, and adults must wear masks and maintain social distance. Seating available first-come, first-served. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Microsoft Office Basics – Tue, Thu, Feb 2-18. 6-8pm. This course will give you the basics of some of the most often used Microsoft programs available. Each week you will develop your skills and become a more productive and efficient user. Upon completion of this course, you will have gained foundational skills to complete many Microsoft Office tasks. $85. 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-360-4239. AMuniz@HCCC.edu. HCCC.edu/ContinuingEducation. Shamanic Sound Journey – 7:30-9pm. In studio & livestream. Leigh Higgins leads a sound immersion for the soul, using vocals and a variety of ancient instruments to shift our inner and outer perspective, helping discover our spirit guides and soul’s path. At the core of this path are experiential practices that lead to a deeper understanding of who we are. By exploring these practices personally and as a community, we learn to access the wisdom of spirit and make changes that enable us to feel fully connected. $25/livestream, $35/in studio. Urban Souls Yoga, 100 Hudson St, Fourth Fl, Hoboken. To register: 201-683-4002. UrbanSoulsYoga.com. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Writing for Wellness – Feb 3, 10, 17, 24. 1-2:30pm. An online support group that fosters expression. Led by a social work professional, writing sessions will cover positive coping skills, self-care journaling, reflection activities and more. All sessions will be live on Zoom and open to adults and young adults. Free. Information and registration: HobokenLibrary.org/Literacy/. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Ballet Basics for Youth with Disabilities – Feb 5, 12, 19, 26. 3:30-4pm. Zoom classes for youth with disabilities ages 7 thru 17. These very basic classes are to help encourage physical fitness, enrichment of cognitive and psychological health, social activity, and overall wellness. Attendees under the age of 7 should be accompanied by an adult, and for those who may have difficulty participating on their own, a facilitator is recommended. Kennedy Dancers School. 201-659-2190. KennedyDancers.org.

Modern Dance: Zoom Class for Youth with Dis-

abilities – 4:15-4:45pm. For youth with disabilities ages 7 thru 17. These very basic classes are to help encourage physical fitness, enrichment of cognitive and psychological health, social activity, and overall wellness. Attendees under the age of 7 should be accompanied by an adult, and for those who may have difficulty participating on their own, a facilitator is recommended. Kennedy Dancers School. 201-659-2190. KennedyDancers.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Creative Writing for HS Students – Feb 6, 13, 20. 10-11:30am. This course will offer students the opportunity to get creative with language and have the freedom to choose their own writing project: A slam poetry reading, a collection of flash fiction, a fantasy story, or anything in between. It will develop students’ creativity and own sense of writing style while still enabling them to consider feedback and different perspectives. $56. 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-360-4260. CGuerra@HCCC.edu. HCCC.edu/ ContinuingEducation. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Breathwork Meditation Experiencew/ Mary Kate

Kelly – 7-8:15pm. A livestream guided journey of using breathwork as an active meditation tool which works to influence mental, emotional and physical states. Practice three-part breathing patterns to help free stuck energy in the mind-body while experiencing how it assists you with the challenge of meditation. $25. Register here: UrbanSoulsYoga.com/ Breathwork-Meditation. Bayonne Midtown Book Club – 7-8:30pm. Interested in reading good books and discussing them in an open and social environment? The newly formed Bayonne Midtown Book Club will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Come and engage in some lively discussions. Join anytime, this is an ongoing program. Book Club coordinators are Peg Margoshes and Peg Osnato. Questions? Email: BayMidBookGroup@gmail.com. Free. Board room, second floor, Bayonne Free Public Library, 697 Avenue C (Corner of 31st Street), Bayonne. Basic Life Support Training Certification – Feb 10, 25, Mar 16. BLS for Healthcare Providers uses a scenario-based approach to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients. Topics include: choking, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and teamwork and many more. $77. Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-360-4239. HCCC.edu/ContinuingEducation. AM High Party – 8-9am. Skip the mundane morning routine and head over to a virtual dance floor with like-minded adults waking up to their best day yet. AM High Party is a place to connect, move, socialize (virtually for now!), and feel inspired and energized no matter what age! On our “dance floor” strip away the labels of who you think you need to be so you can find who you really are. $10. You will receive a Zoom link to join the party upon registering! 201-687-9901. Register: CelebrateLifeStudioHoboken.com. Small Group Prenatal Yoga – Weds, 6-7pm. A socially distanced small group pre-natal studio class, masks required. Gently flowing practice will help to improve circulation, ease digestion, maintain a limber spine, strengthen your uterus and pelvic muscles, and simply make you more at ease throughout your pregnancy. Plenty of time to share and address common challenges faced over the prenatal journey including nausea, varicose veins, swelling, and back pain. Class is limited to 6 students. You must bring your own mat, blanket and/ or blocks. Sattva Yoga Jersey City, 523 Palisade Ave, Jersey City. 201-839-5242. SattvaYogaJC.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Seasonal Scavenger Hunt – Feb 13-14. Families will receive a digital set of clues through email to independently solve nature riddles along Nature Center trails. Each family will need to work as a team as they hike along the trails to complete the hunt. Program is intended for families with children 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed the program to the following month. Social distancing in effect. Masks required when distance cannot be maintained. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. $10/ non-member family, free/member family and children under 2. Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly. 201-568-6093. TenaflyNatureCenter.org. Couples Brunch – 11am-2pm. Brunch class hits all the right notes with a savory duck confit with bitter greens, decadent créme brûlée french toast, buttery popovers with compound butter, and your classic hash browns. Will demystify the poached egg and cover lots of technique. Mimosas optional. Classes will be reduced capacity with all tables being 6’ apart. All guests will be required to wear masks until ready for dining. If the weather permits, we will have tables outside for that portion of the evening. Turn your weekend brunch into an interactive experience with someone special. $200 per couple. Hudson Table, 1403 Clinton St, Hoboken. HudsonTable.com. Galentines Floral Arranging Workshop – 11am-2pm. Larkspur Botanicals will be guiding guests in creating their own floral arrangement to take home and enjoy. Pretty in pinks with fresh cut and preserved elements to enjoy for an extended time. First timers welcome, no experience needed. $40. The Cottage, 136 Monticello Ave, Jersey City. 201-200-7067. TheCottageJerseyCity.com.

Neighborhood Community Dinner – 6-8pm. Friends and neighbors from around the Hoboken community join for a potluck dinner at Christopher Columbus Gardens (Hoboken Housing entrance in the rear of the 9th St building). The aim is to build relationships, strengthen community, and tear down the walls that needlessly divide us. For more information: MileSquare.Church/Events, or email Hello@MileSquare.Church. Free admission, bring a dish. Christopher Columbus Gardens, 455 9th St, Hoboken. Rev Matt Lytikainen: 201-754-5271. MileSquareChurch. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Sound-Based Stress Reduction II – 3:30-5pm. Zoom seminar: Why Self-Compassion Matters. Learn techniques for managing stress and how to use sound anywhere to calm the body and mind; live online sound bath meditation included. Co-facilitated by a registered social worker/psychotherapist and certified sound therapy practitioner, this series will explore ways to reduce stress and provide simple tools for better mental health. Each session will conclude with a live sound bath experience tailored to soothe the central nervous system. $145. Register: SoundResponseWellness.com/Workshops-Events. Couples Retreat – 6:30-8pm. A three-course evening in for 2! Snuggle up and cook with your sweetie or grab your bestie. You will be preparing an appetizer, entree and dessert for two. Your evening includes 2 ingredient kits, a live class and table settings for a perfect evening, hassle free. Class includes all ingredients, recipes, candle and flowers for a beautiful Valentine’s or Galentine’s night in. At-home ingredient kit & recipe provided by us is delivered to you the Monday prior to scheduled class. $185. Register online: BusyBeeOrganics. com/Product/Cooking-Classes/.

Couples Night Out: Dinner in the Eternal City

– 6:30-9:30pm. You will prepare and enjoy dinner like the Romans do. Your classic Italian meal starts with an antipasto, followed by a pasta course, then a traditional meat course. Finish with a creamy tiramisu. Bring your appetites for this one. Classes will be reduced capacity with all tables being 6’ apart. All guests will be required to wear masks until ready for dining. If the weather permits, we will have tables outside for that portion of the evening. $270 per couple. Hudson Table, 1403 Clinton St, Hoboken. HudsonTable.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Filling Hearts with Love Through Meditation

– 7-8pm. Arvind Naik offers this engaging virtual workshop on how to incorporate more love and peace in your life for a profound transformation of well-being. Learn how to let go of anger, fear and worry in order to create more harmonious relationships, improve work and home environments, and experience a deep sense of personal peace and love. The workshop will include a short meditation session. Free. Register online: Bit.LY/3iai8or, or call 732-634-4450. On the day before the program, you will be sent the Zoom meeting information by email. The Awesome – 7-8:30pm. Leigh Higgins and Brendan Gibbons combine ancient practices and modern science to improve and maintain your vital energy flow. The Awesome combines QiGong, Vigorous Breathing, Body Tapping, and Energy Flow Meditation for tuning into your body’s potential to feel both revitalized and relaxed! It maximizes your innate healing and recovery systems, while releasing deeply held stress and stagnant energy. $25/livestream, $35/in studio. Urban Souls Yoga, 100 Hudson St, Fourth Fl, Hoboken. To register: 201-683-4002. UrbanSoulsYoga.com. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

NJ Virtual Camp Fair – Following extensive consideration and polling of camp directors, NJ Kids’ Camp Fair will be heldvirtuallyfor the camp season 2021. As with the normal in-person fairs, families will be able to listen to live presentations, watch videos, speak 1-on-1 with camp representatives, sign up for open houses, Q&A, download brochures and even set up future meetings. NJ Camp Fairs has held its annual fairs for the past 35 years and intend to continue this valuable service. Parents should register now: NJCampFairs.com/ Preregister-Camp-Fair. Barbara Rubin: 732-4698910. NJCampFairs.com. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

The Science of Natural Healing Masterclass – 7-8pm. Notwithstanding the great strengths of medical science, many people have concerns about key features of our health-care system—among them, the widespread use of medical drugs and a relative deemphasis on preventive care. But traditional Western medicine is not the only healing system rooted in science. Medical systems from other cultures have used natural treatments for centuries. Free. For full info and access to the workshop: Bit. ly/NaturalHealingMasterclass. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Intermediate Microsoft Excel – Tue, Thu, Feb 23-Mar 9. 6-8pm. Many people use Excel at home or work, but are not utilizing all its features. This quick course is designed to help maximize productivity by learning some essential, intermediate Excel functions. Students will learn how to create basic formulas, group, sort, and filter data, advanced formatting, and more. $99. 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-360-4239. AMuniz@hccc. edu. HCCC.edu/ContinuingEducation. Head Over Heels Yoga – 7:30-9pm. Letting go is the hardest asana. In this workshop, you start with an invigorating flow to get warm and learn how to fall properly. Explore various inversions: Headstand (both tripod and supported), Forearm Stand, and Handstand. Get the tools and proper instructions you need to incorporate these inversions into your daily practice. $25/livestream, $35/in studio. Urban Souls Yoga, 100 Hudson St, Fourth Fl, Hoboken. To register: 201-683-4002. UrbanSoulsYoga.com. Yin Yoga Training Level II – Feb 26-28. Fri, 126pm; Sat, 10:45am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Dive deeper into understanding the Yin Yoga system in this ZOOM online Level 1 Yin Yoga teacher training course with Karen Mandell E-RYT 500. Learn the physiological benefits of practicing in a Yin fashion, gain understanding of how the specific Yin tissues are targeted, and the subtle body connection that contributes to the profound healing and groundings aspects of a Yin practice. Investigate the primary Yin yoga poses, pairing postures with intentional guided breath techniques. Participants will receive an in depth, easy-to-follow manual prior to the training. $425, course earns 18 CEUs. Sattva Yoga Jersey City, 523 Palisade Ave, Jersey City. 201-839-5242. SattvaYogaJC.com. Moonlight Hike – Feb 26 or 28, 6:30-9:30pm. Discover the magic of hiking at night under a blanket of stars. Experience the landscape bathed in moonlight and learn all about the surrounding ecosystem. This hike is perfect for all experience levels, but participants age 14 and up should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain for about 3 hours. You bring the hiking boots. REI will bring headlamps and trekking poles. REI. 201-226-1560. REI.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Full Moon Hike for Adults – 7-9pm. A guided 1½-2 hour walk (approximately 1½ miles) along the trails, on a night near the occurrence of a full moon. Participants will stop for a rest at the crossroads of the Purple and Allison Trail. This peaceful hike encourages reflection and connections with nature allowing hikers to experience the trails after dark. Program is intended for adults. Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy closed toed shoes. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be postponed the program to the following month. Social distancing in effect. Masks required when distance cannot be maintained. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. $10, $5/member. Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly. 201-568-6093. TenaflyNatureCenter.org. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong – 11am-12pm. If you’ve ever seen a group of people moving in exquisitely graceful dance-like exercises in your local park, gym, or community center, you have witnessed the ancient Chinese arts of tai chi (taiji) and qigong. These ordinary people are improving their health, strength, balance, concentration, and mental well-being. You can enjoy all these benefits yourself, regardless of your current level of physical fitness. Free. For full info and access to the workshop: Bit.ly/TaiChiQigongClass. TUESDAY, MARCH 2

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles – 8pm. In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles.” Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate the best of Abbey Road. Tickets from $49. Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt St, Englewood. 201-227-1030. BergenPAC.org.