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CommentsWellness & Learning Briefs
11 March - 7 April 2010
Published: March 11, 2010
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Professional Development Courses
Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, offers various professional development courses that require no formal admission to the university. The spring lineup includes: Administrative Law, Promotional Strategies for the Gaming Industry, Developing Your Employees, and Beginning Photoshop. Info: (800) 233-8928, extendedstudies.unr.edu
Local Troops Adopt Troops
Through March
The Girl Scouts of Sierra Tahoe are working on a campaign to send their famous cookies to local military serving overseas. If you know of any Truckee-Tahoe service men or women who will be overseas in the spring of 2010, sign them up (cookies will be delivered early April). Info: Bonnie Dodge, bonnie@alpinepower.com, (530) 583-3946
New Meditation Group
Sundays
Polly Ryan MFT, a local therapist and student of Lama Tsultrim Allione and Alan Wallace, teaches this weekly meditation at Bikram Yoga Truckee/Awakening from 4 to 6 p.m. Info: 10775 Pioneer Trail Road, Suite 105, Truckee, pollyryanmft@yahoo.com, (530) 587-1978, inneractiontherapy.com
Writer’s Group
Thursdays through April 22
Join fellow writers in a supportive and inspired environment at Rainbow Doorways. The group will use the Amherst Writer’s Workshop model, running for eight weeks. Drop-ins welcome. Info: 8571 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, karynstanley@gmail.com
Anusara Shri-Shops
March 12 to 14
This workshop with Laura Christensen covers igniting, amplifying, and sustaining awareness of your essence. $135 for all three days at Tahoe Yoga & Wellness Center; $35 for Friday, and $55 each for Saturday or Sunday. Info: 10770 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 550-8333, tahoeyoga.com
Educator Training
Saturday March 13
This two-part training day at the Tahoe City Historic Fish Hatchery starts with free Trout in the Classroom training, 9 a.m. to noon. You’ll learn how to set up tanks and raise trout in your classroom, and obtain information about species reintroduction. The day continues with Project WILD training, 1 to 5 p.m., after which you’ll become a certified educator with the award-winning program. A $15 curriculum guide includes hands-on activities for grades K–12. Info: 2400 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, missybmohler@yahoo.com, (530) 583-1430
Chanting Workshop
March 13, April 3 and 24
No prior experience necessary for this three-part series on the ancient art of chanting at Rainbow Doorways. Weekly Skype or phone meetings included for support and questions. Advance registration required; $195 per person if registered by March 12. Info: 8571 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, (775) 235-4587, awwwe.com
Reno Psychic Fair
March 13 and 14
Angels, Guides & Guardians is the theme for this fair held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center featuring tarot, healing, astrology, massage, color therapy, hypnotherapy, feng shui, and more. Keynote speaker Vickie Gay takes the stage Saturday at 2 p.m. ($20, or $25 at door) to address sharpening and developing your psychic abilities. Admission is $8, with discounted coupons online. Fair hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and until 6 p.m. on Sunday. Info: (775) 324-2872, renopsychicfair.com
SEO Class
Thursday March 18
Lake Tahoe On Line hosts this course on the fundamentals of optimizing your website for search engine visibility. 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 12219 Business Park Drive, Suite 14, Truckee, (530) 582-2080, ltol.com
Library Book Sale
March 19 and 20
From noon to 5:30 p.m., browse books, CDs, DVDs, and videos for great bargains. Teachers and nonprofit representatives can fill a grocery bag of materials for free from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 845 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Mysticism in the Bible
Saturday March 20
In this seminar at For Goodness Sake, Dr. Rocco Errico reveals the secrets of the ancient Semitic seers. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 10157 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 550-8981, goodnesssake.org
Living the Dream Workshop
March 20 and 21
Live a life of authenticity by receiving the horse’s inherent wisdom and healing medicine to find your passion and honor your voice. Participants will learn about why the horse is such a powerful and metaphorical transformational guide for their journeys. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., $500 for two days, held in Truckee. Info: (530) 587-6003, lifedesigncollaborative.com
Creative Writing Workshop
Mondays, March 22 through April 12
In this four-week session, participants will read, write, discuss, and generate new material, receiving feedback from the group and the instructor. Classes meet in downtown Truckee from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $60 for 4 weeks. Info: Karen Terrey, tangledrootswriting@gmail.com, (530) 386-3901, karenaterrey.blogspot.com
Step It Up! Program
Tuesdays beginning March 23
A registered dietitian and exercise physiologist lead this six-week exercise and education program for all levels. You’ll learn how to monitor your nutrition and exercise more efficiently (VO2 test included). $225 From 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Health & Sports Performance. Info: 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, tfhd.com
Intro to Basic Internet
March 25 and 27
The Library Coalition of Incline Village offers two-hour computer classes for adults. Sign up at the Incline Village Library at 845 Alder Avenue; classes held at the Lake Tahoe School computer lab, 955 Tahoe Boulevard, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (March 25) and 2 to 4 p.m. (March 27). Info: (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Djembe Drumming Class
Thursdays, March 25 through April 22
Join Liz Broscoe in an exploration of West African rhythms at Truckee Pilates. Beginner (6 to 7:20 p.m.) and intermediate (7:30 to 9 p.m.) classes available. $100 for 5 classes; drums available for rent. Info: 11890 Donner Pass Road, Suite 3, Truckee, lizbroscoe@aol.com, (530) 318-2330, drumchik.com
Yoga Teacher Training
Starting Friday March 26
This 500-level training with Lynne Gardner of Tahoe Yoga Institute takes place over the course of two years with intensive monthly three-day workshops. Info: 475 North Lake Boulevard, Suite 251, Tahoe City, (530) 581-1005, tahoeyogainstitute.com
Jai Uttal: Evening of Kirtan and Saturday Chanting
March 26 and 27
Join Jai Uttal at Tahoe Yoga & Wellness Center Friday night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. $70 for both days (before March 19); Friday $25 advance/$30 door; Saturday $50 advance/$60 door. Info: 10770 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 550-8333, tahoeyoga.com
Saturday Escape: Creative Writing Workshop
March 27, April 24, and May 1
Explore creative writing of any genre in a fun, cooperative, and creative environment with local poet Karen Terrey of Tangled Roots Writing. $35 for each workshop, $30 each for two or more. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Truckee. Info: tangledrootswriting@gmail.com, (530) 386-3901, karenaterrey.blogspot.com
Aman Motwane
April 18 and 19
Renowned author Aman Motwane of “Be You Be Rich, The Power of Wisdom” and “Yes, You Can Change the World” comes to the Center for Spiritual Living Tahoe-Truckee. Sunday’s workshop brings about solutions for healing all your relationships, yourself, and the world at the same time. Monday’s event reveals how your uniqueness is the key to your abundance. Tickets for each are $30 in advance, or $35 at the door; both days in advance is only $50. Info: 2810 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, (530) 581-5117, csl-tahoe.org
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