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The Tahoe City Field Station needs help preparing its new garden. Volunteer to dig in the dirt on Aug. 12. Courtesy photo |
CommentsWellness & Learning Briefs
(15 July to 11 August)
Published: July 19, 2010
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Affordable Community Health Screenings
Second Tuesday of the month
Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance now offers affordable lab tests and screenings, including complete blood count $11, comprehensive metabolic panel $26, lipid panel $31, vitamin D, 25 hydroxy $40, and hemoglobin A1C $25. 7 to 9 a.m. No appointment necessary; must be 18 years or older. Patients should fast 10 to 12 hours prior to lab test. Info: 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 587-3769
Bodybugg Rental Special
Through Saturday July 31
BodyBugg is a unique armband device that records how many calories you burn and how many steps you take each day. Input your food to see if you’ve met your goals. Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance offers a $59 one-month special rental, which includes the device, 30-minute setup consultation, weekly online coaching, and six-month online subscription. Info: (530) 587-3769
Creating Abundance Energy Retreat for Women
July 17 and 18
Head to the Sierra Hot Springs in Sierraville for this retreat hosted by the Reno Psychic Institute. The weekend focuses on getting the energy of abundance flowing in your life utilizing the healing ability of your female creative energy. $125 prepaid, $150 day-of. Info: rpigold@gmail.com, (775) 324-2872, renopsychicinstitute.org
Memory Boost Camp
July 21, 28, Aug. 4
Facilitated by Peter McGugan, these free one-hour sessions focus on memory skills and choices that support memory improvement. The July 21 session, “Find Your Keys: Times to Remember,” offers practical memory skills for passing tests and organizing your day. July 28 is “Memory and Motivation Skills for Great Days,” reviewing the ten best nutritional and lifestyle choices to enhance mind and memory. Aug. 4 is “Strengthen Your Memory,” designed to build spatial memory and visual imagery abilities to complement your verbal memory skills. Info: (530) 587-3769
Summer Psychic Fair
Saturday July 31
Reno Psychic Institute presents this one-day fair at the Peppermill from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission, with over 20 intuitive readers, energy healers, alternative health practitioners, aura photography, jewelry, books, candles, and mystic gifts. Info: (775) 324-2872, renopsychicinstitute.or.
Nutrition Class at Tahoe Yoga Institute
July 23 & 30, Aug. 6 and 13
Carl Phillip Pomey of Nutrition Health Care Services teaches this class on the importance of harmony in the human body through sound nutrition health care practices. Subjects covered include sports, food as medicine, weight control, hormone health, child health, and meal planning. Classes are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tahoe Yoga Institute. $125 for four sessions; $35 drop-in. Info: Carl Pomey, 475 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-8212, nutritionevaluation.com
Hands-On Social Media
Tuesdays Aug. 3, 10 and 17
Eager to ride the social media wave but not sure where to start? Join the Parasol Community Collaboration for this nonprofit training series covering Facebook, Twitter, and more. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center. Info: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, pcc@parasol.org, (775) 298-0119
Garden Volunteers Needed
Thursday Aug. 12
Help prepare the new garden at UC Davis’s Tahoe City Field Station. Be ready to dig in the dirt! Info: Heather Foslund, hfoslund@ucdavis.edu, (775) 881-7560 x7483
Wellness & Learning Briefs: Kids
Zip-Line for Kids Opens at Squaw
Squaw’s base just got a little more fun with a new 200-foot zip-line for children weighing up to 120 pounds. Located next to the Funitel, the zip-line looks out onto the granite-topped Red Dog and KT-22. Open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $12, and $6 for additional rides. Info: (530) 452-4000, squaw.com
The Kid Zone
Through Sept. 5
Want to workout or play tennis but don’t know what to do with the little one? The Incline Village Recreation Center offers drop-in childcare service for members and guests. Must have child’s current shot record on file to attend. Info: Fax to (775) 832-1380, inclinerecreation.com
Duct Tape Beach Bags
Saturday July 24
Kids and teens can construct a beach bag or other creation from duct tape at this craft class. 2 p.m. at the Incline Village Library. Info: 845 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Summer Art Camp at T Pots
July 26 to 30, Aug. 2 to 6
T Pots Pottery is offering art-intensive summer camps for ages six to 15, with an emphasis on pottery. Upcoming camp themes include “Me and My Room,” starting July 26, and “Peace, Love & Pottery,” starting Aug. 2. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. $190/week, $40/day, includes snack and pizza. Info: 10607 West River Street, #2A, Truckee, (530) 559-9773, tpotspottery.com
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