Events

Friday, March 5
Community Potluck & Film: Gimme Green with the Helpful Gardener Scott Reill, 7pm @ The Growing Green Wellness Center. Free (bring an organic, vegetarian dish to share). www.growinggreenevents.com

Saturday, March 6
Winter NOFA Conference @ Manchester Community College, 9-4pm

Parents Nite Out @ The Growing Green Wellness Center 6-8pm
Drop off the kids for a night of food, fitness & fun! The kids will prepare an organic meal themselves (with help of course!) and will enjoy art & action until you return! Ages 5 & up. $20 per child if pre-registered or $25 at door. To register, contact Sarah: catsmeowpink@yahoo.com or call 860.983.5276.

Sunday, March 7
Premier Film: Chemical Reaction sponsored by CT NOFA at Cinestudio, Trinity College. The truth behind what you spray on your lawns! Reception at 1pm, film starts at 2pm. $10 donation.

Conduit Sound Healing @ The Growing Green Wellness Center in Hartford 6:30-8:30pm. $20 suggested donation.

Monday, March 8
Figure Drawing Class led by artist by Jonathan Frechette 7-10pm, Painting and drawing from a nude model- both short & long poses @ the Living Artists Studio next to Alchemy Café in Hartford. 197 New Britain Ave. Email johnnyfrechette@yahoo.com

Tuesday, March 9
Conscious Evolution: Living an Awakened Life: If you are intrigued by the vast potential of human consciousness, please join Charles Silverstein of The graduate Institute for an evening dedicated to exploring the evolution of humanity in the face of current world problems from 7-8:30pm @ The Alchemy Café in Hartford.   
 
Friday, March 12
Transition Towns: Film & Community Conversation –come find out what all the talk is about! Hope beyond peak oil, economic collapse & climate change! Growing Green Wellness Center, 6-9pm. Bring an organic, vegetarian dish to share for the potluck.

Saturday, March 13
Tea & Chocolate Tasting @ 6:30pm in the Alchemy Café; Fine loose-leaf teas brewed to perfection paired with delicious and healthy raw chocolate treats! Cost: $10.

Sunday, March 14
All About Birth, Childbirth Education classes with Cindy Lou Burgess. Obtain knowledge of the birthing process. Make Informed decisions about your birth. Feel reassured that you the mother, has a say in your & your baby's destiny. Join me at the Growing Green Wellness Center at 10am-4pm. There is a fee for this class. Register and meet me @ www.allaboutbirth.net

Tuesday, March 16
“DOGS DESERVE GREAT HEALTH, TOO!” with Cathy Barber-  7-8PM- Want to save on vet bills? Learn to resolve most of your dog’s common ailments on your own safely and effectively in the most natural manner possible.  FREE at Alchemy Café, 203 New Britain Ave, Hartford. Info: 860-402-8812. 

Portraiture Class with Jonathan Frechette 7-10pm; Sustained poses to create finished works @ the Living Artists Studio next to Alchemy Café in Hartford. 197 New Britain Ave. Email johnnyfrechette@yahoo.com

March 18
Raw Dessert Class with Eden Love-  Raw vegan desserts are delicious, heavenly, decadent, beautiful - and also good for you!  We will make several different desserts using wholesome ingredients like fruits, nuts and superfoods - and get to taste our delicious results...  Your tastebuds will not be able to tell the difference, but your body will!  7-9pm @ The Alchemy Café in Hartford.  Cost $30

Saturday, March 20
Alchemy After Hours Comedy Club – IN THE RAW! Unscripted, totally original pieces facilitated by Artist-in Residence Johnny Frechette. Group participation encouraged! The Growing Green Wellness Center - all ages show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $10.

Sunday, March 21
Nutrient Dense Food Growing Workshop Series with Dan Kittredge at The Growing Green Wellness Center 10am-4pm. Cost $50, includes organic lunch. Must pre-register and make up first class with Imani@thegreenvibration.com

March 22
Spring Detox Week designed to assist you in a personalized seasonal cleansing with Imani & friends at The Alchemy Café & Growing Green Wellness Center. Contact Imani@thegreenvibration.com for more information.
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Tuesday, March 23
Green Cleaning: a hands-on demo with Lisa Mank on the importance of indoor air quality and environmental toxins. Learn how to make eco-friendly cleaning products, tips & more @ the Alchemy Café. Free.

Thursday March 25
Fermentation Class: Learn the basic principals of traditional methods of fermentation, the benefits and a hands-on demonstration of how to make your own. Each person leaves with a jar of fermented veggies! Cost: $30, Register with Imani@thegreenvibration.com. Classes @ Alchemy Raw Kitchen 7-9pm.

Saturday, March 27
Green Lifestyle Fair @ Water's Edge Resort in Westbrooke, 9am - 3pm - FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

Living Art Harvest: Monthly Art Opening featuring local artists. Email johnnyfrechette@yahoo.com to submit works for consideration.

Sunday, March 28
Full Sap Moon: get your juices flowing! Zumba, Yoga & Meditation starts at 6:30pm @ The Growing Green Wellness Center. $15 donation, includes infrared sauna.

Tuesday, March 30
THE LONGEST LOSER– 7-8:30PM. Tired of losing weight and gaining it all back? Sick and tired of diets? FREE lecture by Cathy Barber who reveals how she stopped dieting 20 years ago and lost weight forever.  Alchemy Café, 203 New Britain Ave, Hartford.  Info: 860-402-8812.

Wednesday, March 31
Family Nite & Holistic Moms Network Monthly Talk: Mitch Kennedy, ND
@ The Growing Green Wellness Center at 7pm in Hartford.

Ongoing Classes:

Sundays 
Tantric Yoga, 4:30-6pm @ The Growing Green Wellness Center. Experience the power of ritual in your yoga practice. A sharing of the heart, hands-on stretching of the body with a focus on the breath and open communication. Couples welcome but not required.

Mondays
Community Movement, 7:15pm @ The Growing Green Wellness Center. Sitting meditation combined with movement improvisation to open body-mind awareness, and fully experience this present moment.

Tuesdays
All Levels Yoga with Zoraida, 6-7pm

Zumba with Oshun, 7:15-8:15pm