Natural Awakenings Calendar Listings for October, 2017 in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, NY

The following events appear in Natural Awakenings – Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess NY, October 2017 Edition.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

Support Connection Support-A-Walk – Three-mile walkathon to celebrate or pay tribute to those affected by these diseases. Proceeds help fund Support Connection’s free programs and services. FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Info: 914.962.6402; SupportConnection.org.

The Art of Hands-on Technique and Super Advanced and Standing Mat – 11am-5pm. With Simona Cipriani. Two workshops $150 each. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. Elaine: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

First Sunday Free Meditation and Satsang – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Gabrielle Semel. Inner Balance Studio, Patterson. InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Natural Awakenings’ 10th Year Celebration Party – 1-4pm. All invited. $5 suggested donation to Hilltop Hanover Farm. Food, music, raffles, family-friendly activities and more. Yorktown Heights. Info: WakeUpNaturally.com.

Automatic Writing – 1-3pm. With psychic, clairvoyant, poet and novelist Jessica Lawrence. Learn how to connect with higher consciousness through written communication. $25. KatonahSPACE, 44 Edgemont Rd, Katonah. 914.236.4503. Register online: StarvisionsCommunity.org.

Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief – 4-6pm. With Stephanie Gould Petrillo, Karin Reetz and Regina Arabia. Learn breath work, yoga poses, mantras, mudras, meditation and more. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Fall Equinox Healing Night – 5-7pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Yoga, Chanting, Meditation, Mudras, Clearing and Grounding. $20/half goes to charity. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master.  Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Root To Rise: Meditation and Shamanism – Oct 3-Nov 28. 10-11:30am. With Melanie Ryan. Eight-week course. Each Tuesday stabilize the mind, connect with one’s soul, earth wisdom and the cosmos. Info: Center4Healing.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Eyes and the Brain – 7-9pm. Vision is more than 20/20 eyesight. Learn to reduce visual stress and make efficient use of vision. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

Prenatal Yoga – With Mekea. Expecting mamas give this gift to self and baby. $25 nonmembers. Saw Mill Club, 77 Kensico Dr, Mt Kisco. Visit: SawMillClub.com.

Aromagathering – 12:30-2:30pm. Sample, experience and learn how to incorporate the healing powers of essential oils into everyday life. Young Living Oils available for purchase. Reviva Skin and Body Solutions, 929 Main St, Fishkill. RSVP required: 844.363.7894. RevivaBody.com.

Farm-to-Table Dinner at Hilltop Hanover Farm – 6-9pm. An evening of live music, farm fresh food, dancing and libations. Hilltop Hanover Farm and Education Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights. More details 914.962.2368; hilltophanoverfarm.org.

Healthy-U Workshop – 6-8:30pm. An Holistic Professional Alliance workshop. Local wellness practitioners and holistic vendors share expertise on help topics. Light refreshments. $20/door. Crystal Hall, Somers Community Center, 34 Hillandale Rd, Yorktown Heights. Info: 845.628.7233.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Wainwright House 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training – Oct 6-8 thru May 18-20. Led by Paula Heitzner, Patty Holmes and Susan Wright. Located at 260 Stuyvesant Avenue on five organic acres overlooking Rye Harbor. Info, call 914.967.6080; Wainwright.org.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master.  Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Basic Jin Shin Do Class – Oct 7-8, Nov 5, 11 & 12. 10am-6pm. Unique synthesis of ancient and modern techniques balance the “natural” flow of energy in the body-mind, using the Strange Flows and Segmental Armoring theory. 40 NY C.E.’s (NCBTMB). $595. 15 Pkwy, Katonah. Info/register: 914.232.5754.

Fall Fest: Hilltop Hanover Farm –10-5 pm. Oct 7-9. An entire weekend of farm fun! Hilltop Hanover Farm and Education Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights. Info: 914.962.2368; hilltophanoverfarm.org.

Reiki 1 & 2 – 11am-4pm.With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $275. Synchronicity. 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Sacred Stone Grid Level 2 – 11am-1pm. With Joann Fava. $45. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. Register: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Fall Renewal Yoga and Meditation Mini Retreat – 2-5pm. With Petrina Plecko. Learn deep restorative yoga and guided meditation to balance immune health and calm nervous system. All levels. $65. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Square Dance at Hilltop Hanover Farm – 4:30-7 pm. Bring dancing shoes for an evening full of down-home family fun. Dancing will occur between 4:30-5:30 and 6:00-7:00 with a half hour dinner break. Hilltop Hanover Farm and Education Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights. Info: 914.962.2368; hilltophanoverfarm.org.

BlisSing Ecstatic Chant and Dance CD Release Party – 7-9pm. With Cat Guthrie and Eileen O’Hare. Chant, dance and dessert to celebrate the beautiful new CD. Liberation Yoga, 862 Rte 6 Mahopac. Reservations: 845.830.8389. Questions: 914.456.7789. BlissingChant.com.

Sitas Light Kirtan – 7-9pm. Call and response chanting of mantras framed by eclectic sacred music meant to heal, purify, and connect to inner happiness and divinity. All welcome. $45. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Info: 914.232.3473, GoldenPrana.yoga or goldentempleyoga.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

Soul Nourishment: Healing Our Relationship with Food – 10am-1pm. With Terry Nathanson. Patterns of eating offer a sacred connection with nourishment of the universe. Unpack hidden habits/obstacles to having a rewarding relationship with food. $85 registration. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Newborn Care Workshop – 12:30-3:30pm. With Hallie Kapner. Pregnant couples 27 plus weeks. Learn newborn procedures, sleep expectations, cord care, how to read baby’s cues, diapering and more. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Chant, Dance and Be Happy: A Workshop – 1:30-3pm. Experience sacred sound and dance, dive into joy of mantra meditation and soulful movement. Donation. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, Millbrook. Preregister: 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Restorative Yoga workshop – 5-7pm. With Karla Booth Diamond. Relax and let go of the “have to’s” and the “should’s” is essential to health and well-being. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Women’s Full Moon Gathering – 7-8:30pm. A non-denominational monthly gathering for women, coming together to draw on the powerful energies of the full moon. $10 donation. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

Tea & Stones – 6:30-7:30pm. Connect and learn about gems, stones and their incredible properties. Free. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

Use Herbs to Prevent Winter Colds – 7:30pm. Learn common herbs that are antiviral and create a healthy immune system. $15 plus $5 materials fee for Elderberry Syrup. Lakeland High School. Bonnie: 914.923.4346. BonniesHerbals.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Women’s Breast Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine – 6:30-7:45pm Three-week series. Register by Oct 6. Discover WuMing Qigong, Five Element Energetic Framework, Receive TCM. Wainwright House. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Katonah Study Group Program: The Erotic in Everyday Life – 6:30pm. Katonah Study Group meets monthly. Program admission free to members; $20 nonmembers. Annual membership $75. Open to professionals and public. Held at Northern Westchester Hospital. Info: KatonahStudyGroup.org.

Natural Way to Overcome Addictions – 7-8pm. Simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, easy, natural weight loss and overcoming other everyday addictions. 80 percent success rate. Simpler than most would believe. Briarcliff location. RSVP: 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

Westchester County Candidates Q&A on Environmental Issues – 7:30pm. Ask the Westchester County candidates how they will address the issues of the day. In partnership with the Lower Hudson Sierra Group. Free. 914.723.3470. Location/info: GreenburghNatureCenter.org.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master.  Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

Vision and Lifelong Learning – 6:30-8pm. Learn to reduce visual stress and make more efficient use of vision at any age with Dr. Samantha Slotnick. Rockland Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Conjury, 152 Main St, Nyack. RSVP, Cathy: 646.627.6641.

Restorative Yoga – 7-8:30pm. With Patricia Castimore. Props used to assist in holding poses for extended periods to experience progressive relaxation. All levels. $20 drop-in. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Anatomy Junkies Master Class – Noon-2pm. With Lara Heimann. Learn to Balance the pelvis and shoulder girdle to improve posture and athletic performance. $45. Saw Mill Club, 77 Kensico Dr, Mt Kisco. Visit: SawMillClub.com.

Archangel Healing Workshop – 7-9pm. With Shaman Elka Boren. $35. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. Register: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Intro to Shamanism – Oct 14-15. 10am-6pm. With Eileen O’Hare. Stand-alone class to build a shamanic tool box and/or the first level of the Mesayok Medicine Spiral 13 training starting in Jan 2018. The Healing House, 11 N Cedar St, Beacon. Questions/register: 914.456.7789. EileenOhare.com.

Putnam Valley Psychic Fair – 10am-5pm.  Tarot, palm, soul, aura, spirit communication, astrology and angel card readings, unique gifts, crystals, books and food. Free entrance. German American Social Club, 11 Kramers Pond Rd, Putnam Valley. Info: APracticalPsychic.com.

Pet Adoption Event – Noon-3pm. Sponsored by NuSpecies. Participating rescues: Pets Alive, Orange County Barkers, Newburgh Scats and Empty Cages Collective. NuSpecies Courtyard, Parking lot in rear, 427 Main St, Beacon. Details: 845.440.7458. Nuspecies.com.

RCYT Teach Yoga to Kids—Yoga Teacher Training 95-Hour Certification – Oct 14-15. 12:30-6:30pm. Five-weekend modules. $1695/$1795. Wainwright House, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Sacred Geometry – 1-3pm. With professional channel and healer, Carol Essig. History, meaning and use of these patterns to create more harmony for one’s daily life. $40 KatonahSPACE, 44 Edgemont Rd, Katonah. 914.236.4503. Register online: StarvisionsCommunity.org.

Traction Action – 1:30-4:30pm. With Tzahi Moskovitz. Use a yoga strap in supine, standing and inverted poses to modify or deepen one’s practice. $45 members. $65 nonmembers advance. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info, Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.

Healthy Approaches to Thyroid Management – 2-4pm. With Dr. Kurt Beil. Review healthy functions of thyroid gland and the manifestations and causes of thyroid dysfunction from a naturopathic perspective. Mt Kisco. Price info: 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Six Yoga Workshops – 2-4pm. With Sandhi Ferreira. Open hips/shoulders, inversion immersion, chakra balancing. $35/$40. The Art of Giving Jivamukti Yoga Assists. Wainwright House, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Power Animal Workshop: Shamanic Journey – 3-5pm. With Nadiya Nottingham. One’s unique animal guide is a protector and force of nature providing insight, self-understanding, healing and more. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Animal Communication Sessions – 6:30-7:30pm. Wonder how family pet feels about its environment or why pet has a strange habit or behavior? Here is an opportunity to find out. $35. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

Meso-American Energy Healing – 10am-5:30pm. Part art, part science, Curanderismo is a traditional healing system. Learn healing methods and teachings. $130/$140. Wainwright House, Rye. 914.967.6080. Wainwright.org.

Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls – 10:30am-12pm. Ageless Wisdom for Turbulent Times with Dorothy J. Mayer, inspiring cooperation on behalf of the common good. All Welcome. Refreshments. 609, Rt. 22, Croton Falls. Parking across street. Info: chapelatcrotonfalls.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Free Health Lecture: What is Ayurvedic Medicine – And How Does It Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine? – 6:30-8:30pm. Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic presents at the Mahopac Library, 668 Rte 6, Mahopac. 845.628.2009.

Unwind – 7:15-8:30pm. With Melia. We will “roll” stiff tired muscles in patterned sequences to help entire skeleton decompress as muscles unwind. $20. SkyBaby Studio, 75 Main St, Cold Spg 845.265.4444. $20. SkyBabyYoga.com.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master.  Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Intro to Kundalini Yoga –7pm. Monthly Intro to Kundalini Yoga class at the new Golden Prana yoga studio. 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Info: 914.232.3473, GoldenPrana.yoga or goldentempleyoga.com.

Westchester Holistic Network Meeting – 7-8:30pm.  Networking begins 6:30ppm. CBD is the most significant plant-based wellness ingredient in modern science. WHN members and first-timers free; donation repeat non-members. Ixchel Center, Hartsdale. Info/register: 917.796.6026.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 1-2pm. Learn about the Weiss Method: helping people around the world overcome alcohol and other addictions. Simpler than most would believe. 80 percent success. Free lecture, Q&A. Briarcliff location. RSVP: 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

An Evening of Wellness – 6:30-8pm. Learn to help one’s body heal itself through self-care and energy. Greene Healing Institute, 700 White Plains Rd, Ste 20, Scarsdale. Info, Denise: 914.713.2424. GreeneHealingInstitute.com.

Curing Addiction from the Core: Weiss Method Info-Lecture – 7-8pm. Learn about unseen energy of addiction and how this simple, natural method helps one quit for good. Alcohol, smoking, sugar and behaviors. Free lecture, Q&A. Briarcliff location. 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

Aroma Cooking – 6-8pm. Learn to use essential oils to add healthy bursts of flavor. Samples of vegan stuffed acorn squash and more. Young Living Oils available. $10. Reviva Skin and Body Solutions, 929 Main St, Fishkill. RSVP required: 844.363.7894. RevivaBody.com.

New Moon Manifestation – 7-8pm.Together we manifest our hearts’ desires using The Law of Attraction and the creative energies of the new moon. $10. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

Meditation – 7-8:30pm. With Patricia Bloom. Learn foundational practices of meditation: stillness, body scanning, walking meditation, mindful movement plus informal practices to relieve stress. $10. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

New Moon Gathering – 7-8:30pm. Use the lunar cycle to realize intentions. Guided meditations and ritual facilitated by astrologer Pamela Cucinell; bring a notebook. $20 WHN members/$25 non-members, Ixchel Center, Hartsdale. Info/register: 917.796.6026.

Applied Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training Interest Meeting – 7:15pm. Learn tools to integrate yoga into lifestyle; gain knowledge and confidence to teach the practice and earn Yoga Alliance recognized certification. Q&A with Gabrielle Semel. Inner Balance Studio, 1072 Rte 311, Patterson. InnerBalanceStudio.org.

All About Homeschooling – 7:30pm. Homeschooling mom and chapter member Tamra Malaga explains different styles, curriculum, reasons parents choose to homeschool and what homeschool coops are about.  Free. At Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. Hosted by HolisticMoms.org.

Can’t Sleep? Natural Remedies for Insomnia – 7:30pm. Can’t sleep and always exhausted? Learn simple herbs, tools and foods known to assist one’s sleep issues. $15 plus $5 material fee. Lakeland Copper Beach Middle School. Bonnie: 914.923.4346. BonniesHerbals.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

SMC Ohra Yoga 200hr RYS Teacher Training – Deeply enrich yoga journey in this one-of-a-kind experience. Register now for the fall evening/weekend training. Saw Mill Club, 77 Kensico Dr, Mt Kisco. Visit: SawMillClub.com.

Three Advanced Pilates Workshops – Oct 20-22. 1-6pm. With Enja Schenck. Three days of advanced mat, Cadillac chairs, barrels and reformer exercise instruction and teaching techniques. $200 each. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. Elaine: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.

Mediumship Circle – 7-8:30pm.With Carla Blaha. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22 Brewster. Synchronicity. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Monthly Reiki Circle – 7-8:30pm. A recognized natural healing system that supports body’s innate healing ability. Our Reiki Community Healing Circle brings together like-minded souls to share in collective consciousness using Reiki energy. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master.  Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Sound Healing & Tibetan Singing Bowls – 7:30-8:30pm. Michelle Clifton plays singing bowls and awakens our bodies’ own innate healing abilities and re-tunes our bodies. $25 donation. SkyBaby Yoga & Pilate’s Studio, 75 Main St, Cold Spg. Register: 845.265.4444.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

First Anniversary Party – 8am-4pm. A full day of free yoga, pilates, Hot HIIT, massages, Reiki, food, drink and more. Balance Yoga & Wellness, 2444 Boston Post Rd, next to Mrs Greens and CVS, Larchmont. 914.833.9703. Limited space/sign up: BalanceYogaNY.com.

Herbs for Stress & Anxiety – 10am. Discover how common weeds can support mental and emotional health, calm anxiety and ease depression. Hilltop Hanover Farms. Bonnie Rogers: 914.923.4346. BonniesHerbals.com.

Sacred Stones Level 3 – 11am-1pm. With Joann Fava. $45. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. Register: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Slow Medicine: Turning the War on Cancer into a Treasure Hunt – 2-4pm. With Michael Finkelstein, MD. Rather than making cancer a battle, by fighting the disease, make oneself the focus by optimizing every area of one’s life and revitalizing personal health. Mt Kisco. Price info: 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Reiki Candle Meditation for Manifesting Your Goals – 2-5pm. With Jean Brommage. Use candles as a co-creation tool for modern living to support manifestation of one’s deepest desires. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

Sound Healing with Tibetan Bowls – 5:30-7pm. With Michelle Clifton. Experience deep relaxation in this magical session of Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and chimes. $35 advance. $40 door. Mt Kisco. 914.447.0822. Center4Healing.net.

Kirtan with Sita’s Light. – 7-8:30pm. Sing, listen, dance, recline or meditate to the call and response chanting of sacred mantras to awaken consciousness. $20 online. $25 door. Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

Deepen Intuition with Nature’s Spirit – 3-5pm. 7:30pm. With Nadiya Nottingham. Gain a bone deep sense of personal connection to the sacred elements, Air (the breath) Fire (heart) Water (blood & lymph, hormones) Mountain (bone, inner support). $35. 845.878.7800. InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Golden Prana Grand Opening (rescheduled) – 4-6pm. See the new look and learn about new classes and retail offerings at this Kundalini Yoga studio, formally Golden Temple Yoga. Free. 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. Info: 914.232.3473, GoldenPrana.yoga or goldentempleyoga.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23

Free Health Lecture: Strengthening Digestion and the Immune System through Ayurveda – Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic presents at the Armonk Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd E, Armonk. 914.273.3887.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Mindfulness & The Enneagram for Transformation – 6:45-8pm. Four-week course. Identify one’s personality type, Becoming mindful of hidden behaviors and thinking patterns, overcome self-limiting behaviors. $120/$130. Wainwright.org.

Angelic Realm and Enlightened Beings – 7-9pm. With Carol Essig. Experience meditation and receive channeled energy healing touch of divine energy. $25. 15 max. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 236 S Bedford Rd, Rte 172, Mt Kisco. 914.236.4503. Register online: StarvisionsCommunity.org.

Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. Discover tools to identify children having trouble learning. Vision problems keep children from reaching their potential. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master.  Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

Life-Changing Skincare – 12:30-2:30pm. Learn how to heal problematic skin conditions with dermatology-inspired skincare that targets aging, dryness, acne, sensitivity and sun damage. Reviva Skin and Body Solutions, 929 Main St, Fishkill. RSVP required: 844.363.7894. RevivaBody.com.

Fifty Shades of Pink Masquerade – 6-11pm. Annual fundraiser benefiting American Cancer Society; cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, dancing, live entertainment, open bar, raffles and silent auctions. Tickets: $175, $1,600 per table of 10. Surf Club on the Sound, 280 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle. Info: BuildingACure.com; 914.514.9812.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

NEWLIFE Expo – 4:30-10pm, 10/27; 10am-9pm 10/28 & 10/29. Over 100 speakers and exhibitors. Learn about the latest in alternative healthcare and nutrition. The Hotel New Yorker, 34th and 8th Aves, NYC. To preregister or info: newlifeexpo.com.

Reiki 1 Shoden – Oct 27, 28 and 29. 6-9pm/Fri; 2:30-6:30pm/Sat; 1-5:30pm/Sun. With Jean Brommage. Learn to give Reiki to oneself or others, hands-on healing protocols and receive attunements. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E Main St, Mt Kisco. Preregister: 914.241.9642. QuestYogaArts.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Reiki 1 & 2 – 11am-4pm.With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $275. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com.

Fall Festival at the Patterson Recreation Center – Noon-5pm. Day of activities. Free inflatables and games for kids of all ages. Learn about local businesses. Shop vendor booths from local artists and entrepreneurs. Entertainment by DJ Ron Blanco. Info: 845.878.7200. PattersonRec.org.

Living Pain Free: An Introduction to Positional Therapy – 2-4pm. With Andy Steigmeier. Therapy for recovery from chronic pain that is gentle on body and works when many other approaches fail. Immediate results and often permanent. Mt Kisco. Price info: 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

Shamanic Reiki Hearth Circle – 5:30-7pm. With Melanie Ryan. Circles connect us to heart and earth. Hands on healing practices, sharing and more. $20 cash at door. Proceeds donated to a non-profit for indigenous shamans. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Natural Way to Quit Alcohol, Sugar, Smoking – 1-2pm. Learn simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent success. Simpler than most would believe. NYC location, E37th btwn Park & Lex. RSVP: 914.705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

Quit Alcohol Simply and Permanently – 1-2pm. Learn about Weiss Method: helping people around the world overcome alcohol and other addictions easier than ever thought possible. 80 percent success. Free lecture. NYC location, E37th btwn Park & Lex. 914. 705.1805. Weiss-Method.com.

Aromagathering – 2-4pm. Sample, experience and learn how to incorporate the healing powers of essential oils into everyday life. Young Living Oils available for purchase. Toby Stover’s Farmhouse, 81 Clove Valley Rd, High Falls. RSVP required: 844.363.7894. RevivaBody.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30

Free Health Lecture: Stress—Getting Out From Under – 12:30-2pm. Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic presents at the Armonk Library,19 Whippoorwill Rd E. 914.273.3887.

Mediumship Night – 6:30pm. With Shannon Brandt. Special time of year, when the veil between worlds is most thin, Shannon taps in to receive the messages for participants. $45. DG Sanctuary, 2 LaGrange Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master.  Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Suite 203, Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600; TheTemperanceCenter.com.