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COMMUNITY EVENTS
July Events in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Lake Tahoe
July 1st - 31st
Artown-month long summer arts festival, featuring about 350 events, bringing some of the world's greatest artists & performances to our community. View Artown events calendar at www.renoisartown.com.
July 1st
Ecstatic Dance Reno: Find your own dance from within. Learn to dance in joy again. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. 7:15pm. tahoeyoga.com, 1085 S Virginia, Reno (775) 348-9642.
July 1st
Join us for a raw food demo. Linda Clark will prepare a totally raw Pizza as well as a raw pizza desert. Rawjuvenation 350 West Liberty St. (775) 323-3000
July 3rd
Whole Lotta' Squaw-family fun all day. climbing wall, 18 hole miniature golf, giant games, hiking & biking. End the day with a concert and laser light show.
July 4th
Starting at 10 a.m., the Sparks Marina will be full of activities, music and food for the whole family. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Call (775) 358-1976 for more info.
July 4th
Star Spangled Fourth - Lights on the Lake. Largest synchronized fireworks display west of the Mississippi. 9:45pm. Info: (530) 544-5050
July 4th
North Shore Fireworks Celebration. The annual spectacular on Commons Beach, downtown Tahoe City. Come early to picnic, meet your neighbors and claim your spot on the beach. Fireworks start at 9:30pm.
July 7th
Join us for a raw food demo. Linda Clark will prepare a totally raw Wrap Desert. Rawjuvenation, 350 West Liberty St., (775) 323-3000.
July 10th
Open House - Massage therapy studio invites guests to come and get acquainted. Refreshments, drawing for one hour free massage. 3670 Grant Dr., #102, Reno. Call for details (775) 846-3593.
July 10th
Mind, Body & Pilates will be demonstrating the classic Pilates method on the Cadillac from 5:45-6:15 PM at 670 Alvaro St. Reno, (775) 786-1850
July 10 - August 17
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Celebrate their 36th season. Fun for the whole family at Sand Harbor State Park. Two Shakespeare plays and a contemporary musical. Visit www.laketahoeshakespeare.com for more info.
July 12th
Art on the Lawn, 10am-5pm at Lavender Ridge, 7450 West 4th St. Art booths, wine tastings, jewelry, photography, clothing, and more.
July 12th
Join us at Rawjuvenation as Peter Zulim lectures and samples a variety of SUPER FOODS. Cost $10. Rawjuvenation, 350 West Liberty St. (775) 323-3000
July 12th & 13th
Institute for Inspired Living: Reiki I & Reiki II Certification, 10am-5pm. Be attuned and certified to do Reiki. Cheryl Blossom (775) 338-8617.
July 15th
7pm. Age Management Institution & Prevention Plus will host a lecture by Jack Medina entitled "Fact & Fantasy of Weight Management & Exercise" at The Stadium, 9393 Gateway Dr.
July 17th - 20th
Native American Festival at Wildflower Village, 4335 W. 4th St. Activities for the whole family to enjoy. Info: (775) 747-1949.
July 18th
Mind, Body & Pilates will be demonstrating classic intermediate reformer exercises from 5:15-6:45pm. 670 Alvaro St. Reno, (775) 786-1850.
July 18th
Ecstatic Dance Truckee. Find your own dance from within. Learn to dance in joy again. 2nd or 3rd Friday. 7:30pm, tahoeyoga.com, 10770 Donner Pass Rd #104, (530) 550-8333.
July 18th - 20th
Festival of Events at Wildflower Village- Drum making, gourd making, basket weaving, stained glass, pottery and raku firings. totem pole making and cedar carving demonstrations, nature walks and fun stuff. (775) 747-1949
July 19th
Fire Arts Festival. In the heart of downtown Reno's City Plaza, you will be treated to a mesmerizing evening of exotic and thrilling fire performance, dance, and exhibitions of amazing fire art.
July 24th
Mind, Body & Pilates will be demonstrating classic exercises on the Wunda Chair from 5:45-6:15 PM at 670 Alvaro St. Reno, (775) 786-1850.
July 25th
Barton Foundation Golf Tournament. 8 a.m. shotgun start. Genoa Lakes Golf Club, The Links Course. $175 per person. Call (530) 543-5614.
July 26th
The Children's Miracle Network at Renown Regional Medical Center-SWING Fore Miracles Golf Tournament. 3 p.m. at Kiley Ranch. Call Lisa or Aaron Stevens at (775) 626-3442.
July 26th
Raw Food Potluck. Bring your raw food dish to share with others. This potluck is totally free and growing every month. Rawjuvenation, 350 West Liberty Street, (775) 323-3000.
July 30th
ViaViente Product and Business Briefing, 12:30 and 4:30 at the Airport Plaza Hotel. For more information call (775) 813-0665 or e-mail joani@iwantvia.com.
July 31st
Sleeping Better Workshop Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm. Learn simple exercises that help those with sleep apnea, insomnia, and snoring. Dr. Scot (775) 815-3048. www.NoSnoreRENO.com, No-charge.
August 1st
Mount Shasta. 5-9 PM. Matrix Energetics Workshop with Cheryl Andersen. A transformation hands on program teaching the two point by Dr. R. Bartlett author of "The Matrix Energetics"
Call 530-926-6646 or 925-256-7173 or visit www.newenergetics.com.
Ongoing Activities
Pottery Workshops
All Levels welcome. Highly individualized
instruction. Open Studios: Saturday-Wednesdays 2-6pm. On-going Registration. Call
Wildflower Village (775) 787-3769 (4305 W 4th St., Reno) for more
information.
Sunday Meditation
Join us for an open meditation every Sunday
from 12noon-1pm. At the Reno Psychic
Institute, 20 Hillcrest Drive, Reno. Visit the www.renopsychicinstitute.org Or call (775) 324-2872.
Wellness Presentations
Learn more about optimizing your nutritional needs in a fun and friendly class every Thursday. Your health is easier to manage than you think! Two times to choose from: 12pm or 6pm. Rawjuvenation, 350 W. Liberty St. in Reno. Call (775) 624-8434 for more information.
Weekly Meditation Sessions
Mahakaruna Buddhist Center holds weekly meditation classes on Monday from 6:30-8pm at The Tahoe Yoga & Wellness Center. Classes are led by Resident Teacher Ace Remas. No prior experience is required. Sessions include brief commentary and guided meditation. Drop-in's are welcome. Information: (775) 348-9642.
Why Diets Don't Work-Free Seminar
How to reprogram the metabolic switch from
a fat storer to a fat burner in 6 weeks. Reshape
your body permanently. 2nd Thursday of every month.
Pre-registration required. Call (775) 850-5823.
Virginia Parsons, MS, CCHT, CTLC.
Personal Defense & Safety Class
Sponsored by Thermal Imaging Consultants and Therma Diagnostics. Reservation required, limited time only, $30 per class. Saturdays 9am-1pm. More info: (775) 356-0200.
Kids Fitness Programs
Caughlin Club is adding Kids Fitness: soccer program; basketball program; Kids conditioning; Little Pilates program; Mommie and me Yoga; Itsy Bitsy Yoga. For further information and rates call (775) 747-6006.
Soul Mind Body Medicine
July 16-Aug 13, Wednesdays 6-9pm. Bring your back pain, frozen shoulder, high blood pressure, or just learn to remove energy and spiritual blockages to transform your life. Cost: $99, discounts for seniors. Location: TMCC Meadowood Center. Contact info: www.wdce.tmcc.edu 'special topics', Linda Talbott (775) 240-2583
