calendar of events

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Meditation – 8-9am. (Sundays ongoing).

Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Community Donation Yoga – 9-10am. (Sundays ongoing). Yoga is for everybody regardless of financial state. This yoga class mixes Vinyasa with Alignment; well suited for any level of practice. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Earth Day Preserve Challenge – Every day through 4/22. See Earth Day Events on following page.

Tarot – 10am-3:30pm (Saturdays ongoing). Nancy Warble offers 3-card readings. Drop in or make an appointment. 20 minutes/$13. Radiance/Herbs from the Labyrinth, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-2901517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.

Discovery Day – 11am-12:30pm. Check out Take Heart, meet the horses, view a therapy demo and experience what Take Heart is all about. Free. Take Heart Counseling, 699 Wooltown Rd, Wernersville. 610-223-9133. TakeHeartCounseling.com.

Cooking Class: Easter Brunch – 11am-1pm. Ages 16+. Join us for a leisurely morning as cookbook author Valerie Baer teaches this delightful spring menu perfect for your Easter morning or any time this spring. Hands on. BYOB. Registration required. $75. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

Astrology Readings by Leo – 11am-3pm. (Saturdays ongoing). Astrology can help guide us to embrace a more fluid perspective, opening the possibility for grace, choice and participation. $55 for one hour consultation, written copy of the report and a framed birth chart. Radiance/Herbs from the Labyrinth, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.

SUNDAY,

Sunday Mindfulness and Meditation – 8-8:45am. Online or in studio. Start the week with a reading and discussion on specific mindfulness topics followed by meditation and open discussion. Pay what you can donation. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut Street, Lancaster. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

Reiki Level I – 9:30am-3:30pm. Reiki is an excellent self-care tool that is easy to learn and can help you attain balance on all levels; physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally. CEUs available for licensed massage therapists. Registration required. $185. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 546 Penn Ave, 2nd Floor, West Reading. 610-451-9577. IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org.

April Foraging Walk – 10am-2pm. Join us if you are interested in garnering a better understanding of local plant ecology, gaining knowledge about wild edibles or discovering alternative uses for plants through wildcrafting and medicine and learn about ethical foraging and ways of giving back to the land from which we are taking. Registration required. $25. Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Rd, York. 717757-6441. HornFarmCenter.org.

Holistic Health and Healing Expo – 10am-5pm. A preeminent natural wellness, spiritual and green living event of inspiring workshops and event speakers with hundreds of vendors and practitioners offering an amazing array of products, treatments and the latest cutting-edge approaches in natural health, spiritual and sustainability. Free. The Inn at Villanova University, 601 Country Line Rd, Radnor. HHHExpo.com for information or to register.

Unity Church Grand Re-opening – 10:30-11:30am (Sundays ongoing). “Come Re-Create Yourself with Us.” Join in celebration honoring all paths to God. Unity Church of Reading, 4443 10th Ave, Temple. Wisdom Circle – 10:30-11:30am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Mindful Yoga – 6-7pm. (Mondays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. First session is complementary, discounts available. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster.org/yoga.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. (Tuesdays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Coping with the Loss of a Parent or Sibling –6:30-8pm.Via Zoom. Are you grieving the death of someone you care about? Would you like to talk with others who have experienced a loss? This meeting includes a presentation and an informal time to talk with others. Free. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. 717-391-2413 or 800-924-7610. HospiceCommunity.org.

Group Voice Technique/Coaching Class – 7:158:15pm. (First Tuesdays). This class is for anyone who would like to learn to sing (better!) with and from others in a safe, space setting. Drop in for $20/ class. Offered by Resonate You thru Black Cat Yoga, 796 Lititz Pk, Lititz. ResonateYou.com.

Restorative Yoga – 6-7pm. (Wednesdays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Enjoy easy yoga as a way to gently wind down your day. Bodies are fully supported in relaxed poses with long, gentle holds using props we provide. Free, instructor gratuity appreciated.Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster. org/yoga.

Cooking Class: Gluten-Free Baking for Every Spring Meal – 6-8pm. Ages 16+. Chef Hannah will teach you how to work well with gluten-free flours and make these “best ever” recipes that could fool anyone into thinking they aren’t gluten-free. Hands on. BYOB. Registration required. $80. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

Coping with the Loss of a Spouse or Companion – 6:30-8pm. Other dates and times available. Via Zoom. Are you grieving the death of someone you care about? Would you like to talk with others who have experienced a loss? This meeting includes a presentation and an informal time to talk with others. Free. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. 717-3912413 or 800-924-7610. HospiceCommunity.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Earth Day Preserve Challenge – Every day through 4/22. Grab a preserve passport from The Nature Place and then set off exploring 6 public nature preserves in Berks County. Get your passport validated for a prize on Earth Day. Free. Berks Nature, The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. 484-883-9729. BerksNature.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day of Action: Workday at Climbers Run – 9-11am. Invasive plants take over ecosystems, out compete native vegetation, and cause reductions in biodiversity, but we can fix this problem by removing invasive plants. What better way to give back this Earth Day. Lancaster Conservancy, Climbers Run Nature Preserve, 226 Frogtown Rd, Pequea. LancasterConservancy.org.

Lancaster County Climate Summit – 9am-5pm. An event for everyone to come together to advance climate awareness and take action. Presentations and lectures on energy conservation, plant-based health, regenerative farming, native plants, clean energy and more are held in downtown Lancaster at Fulton Bank, Ware Center, Tellus360, Holy Trinity Lutheran, St James Episcopal, First Presbyterian and First Reformed UCC. Free to attend. For details visit Regenall.org.

Earth 2 E-town Earth Day Festival – 10am4pm. Enjoy live music, food trucks, an earthcentered maker's market, eco-information tables, a green business expo, kids crafts and activities, animal shows, raffle prizes, a community-wide clean-up event, and more. Rain or shine. Free. Earth2Etown@wixsite.com/earthdayfestival.

Berks Earth Day – 12-6pm. Celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the 1970 event jointly with the ongoing City of Reading’s 275th Anniversary. Enjoy live music, educational presentations and workshops, children’s activities, food and craft vendors and more. Rain or shine. Free. Reading City Park, 11th & Constitution Blvd, Reading. EarthDayBerks.org.

Ultimate Health Workshop – 7pm. (Wednesdays ongoing). Learn how you can achieve optimal health. Topics vary by week. Free. Call to reserve your spot. Heath Wellness Center, 14 W. Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. (Thursdays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Yoga & Blankets & Props, Oh My – 9:3010:45am. (Thursdays ongoing). Gentle yoga practice that uses blankets and props to optimize the practitioner’s experience and support healthy alignment. Appropriate for all levels of experience. Modifications of all postures are available. Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 6:45-7:15am. (Fridays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. 717-397-4858. 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. (Fridays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. First session is complementary, discounts available. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster. org/yoga.

Kids’ Cooking Class: Easter Brunch – 10am12pm. Ages 7-12. Kids’ instructor and artist, Gwen Eberly, teaches confidence in the kitchen with this delicious Easter brunch menu, building essential skills kids will have a blast learning. Hands-on. Registration required. $75. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

Release and Rejuvenate Yoga – 12-1pm. (Fridays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Take a moment for emotional, mental, and physical release. Perfect for all levels of yoga experience. The class incorporates gentle movements with the breath, held poses, breathwork, meditation and relaxing music. Register for yoga online. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Chakradance Kids – 10-11am. (Every 2ndand 4thSaturday). Ages 5-8. Well-being classes weaving together storytelling, music, movement and art to teach basic social and emotional skills. Mindfulness and calming techniques are also part of the learning with themes of trusting instincts, managing emotions, self-esteem, compassion, imagination and self-awareness. The series ends with a dance party. $15. BLDG 7 Yoga, 220 N Park Rd, BLDG 7, Wyomissing. 610-463-8701. Bldg7Yoga.com.

Cooking with Cannabis Introduction Class –10:30-11:30am. Blend the magic of cannabis with the craft of cooking in this introductory class that will teach you the basics of cooking with cannabis. Learn how to make infused butter and oil to give you the building blocks to include hemp in your dishes. Registration required. $50. Hempfield Apothetique, 100 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-824-3094. HempfieldApothetique.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Mike Tamburo Sound Journey – 6-8pm. Join this special Easter Sound Journey with renowned multi-instrumental recording artist, educator, and Gong Master. $40.Soundwise Health Studio, Suite 263, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 610-301-4356. SoundwiseHealth.com.

Using Small Spaces to Support Nature – 7pm. Learn how native plants can be effective in small spaces, why native plants are important and how small spaces can be stepping stones of survival for the ecology around us. Free. Mennonite Central Committee Welcoming Place, 21 S 12th St, Akron. 717-859-1151. MCC.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Growing Through Grief – 2-4pm. Wednesdays thru 5/17. Adults who are approaching or past the year anniversary of the death of a loved one can explore the impact of their loss and the way they continue to reorganize their life. Free. Space is limited, registration required: 717-391-2413. Ann B Barshinger Hospice Center, 235 St Charles Way, Ste 250, York. HospiceCommunity.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Healing Violin Meditation with Helena Lalita – 7-8:15pm. Helena Lalita will guide students through gentle mindful movement and pranayama breathing practices followed by a transcendental and ethereal experience of deep savasana and sound bathing. Registration recommended. $20 in advance or $25 at the door if space available. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Baird Birding Breakfast – 7-9am. Mix and mingle with members of the Baird Ornithological Society during breakfast and then follow Baird experts on a guided walk. Grab a bite, pull up your binoculars, and come bird watching with us. Free. Berks Nature, The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. 601-372-4992 x108. BerksNature.org.

Explorers Full Day Drop-Off Program – 9am4pm. Best for children ages 6-14. Drop your kids off at the Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker. Registration required. $50 per child. Berks Nature, The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. 484-883-9729. Support. BerksNature.org.

Lancaster County Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm. The Women’s Expo brings together women of all ages to shop, enjoy mini spa treatments, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services for themselves and their families, and be entertained. Free. Wyndham Resort – Expo Center, 2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster. 717-285-1350. AGreatWAyToSpendMyDay.com.

Inner Peace Holistic Expo – 10am-6pm. Celebrate 10 years with 80 vendors offering an array of products and services, including crystals and gemstones, reiki, massage, CBD products, wellness items for home and body, speakers, and much more. First 150 guests each day receive a swag bag. $10 for the weekend. Inner Peace Holistic Expo, Hamburg Field House, Pine St, Hamburg. 610-401-1342. InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

Inner Peace Holistic Expo – 10am-5pm. See 4/15 listing for details.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Women’s Memoir Writing Class – 6:30-8:30pm. 5 wks, Mondays thru 5/15. Via Zoom. “Exploring our Life Stories.” A safe haven for capturing the memories that matter to us most. Write From the Heart. Registration required. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

Voice Embodiment Workshop – 7:15-8:15pm. Every 3rd Tues thru 5/16 Connect through singing, sounding/intoning, movement, joy, and reflection. Taught by Jen Lobo Rose. $20/class. Offered by Resonate You thru Black Cat Yoga, 796 Lititz Pk, Lititz. ResonateYou.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Cooking Class: Burger Night, Mouthwatering, Veggie Combinations – 6-8pm. Ages 16+. Learn how to make the perfect indoor or outdoor burger feast that won’t have anyone wondering where the meat is. Helen Sanya teaches this plant-based menu that is sure to please with fun and delicious flavors from scratch. Hands on. BYOB. Registration required. $75. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Sound Meditation with Monica – 7-9pm. Start with a guided meditation paired with instruments to navigate the busy mind and allow the body to enter relaxation so it can restore itself in its natural rhythm. Registration required. $40. Hempfield Apothetique, 100 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-8243094. HempfieldApothetique.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Chakradance Kids – 10-11am. (Every 2nd and 4thSaturday). See 4/8 for listing information.

Kid’s Cooking Class: Weekend Brunch – 10am12pm. Ages 7-12. Our fantastic kid’s instructor and artist, Gwen Eberly, teaches your kids confidence in the kitchen with this delicious Easter brunch menu. Drop them off for an adventure, building essential skills they’ll have a blast learning. Hands on. Registration required. $75. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

Namaste, A Sensory Exploration of Hindu Spiritual Traditions – 10am-2pm. The experience includes presentations and performances of traditional Indian dance and music, healing forces of music as meditation and prayer, connection between classical yoga poses and dance movements and finding more light and energy in our bodies. $50. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster.org/namaste.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Comprehensive Reiki Instruction – 10:30am4pm. A review of Reiki I, learn Reiki II power symbols, receive attunement to the second degree of Reiki; practice sending Reiki through space and time and sending Reiki as a group to offer healing to an entire planet. Student will receive Reiki II Certificate. $200 with $50 deposit. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.