february

• February - May, Wintertime Farmers Market: Saturdays 10am-1pm and Wednesdays 4-7pm at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street in Pawtucket. See Ad. www.farmfresh.org/winter
• February 15, Healthier Northern Rhode Island Community Meeting: 3pm at YWCA in Woonsocket. Contact 769-7450.
• February 23 - March 16, A Matter of Balance: Managing concerns about falls workshop held Thursdays and Fridays from 1-3pm at the South Kingston Senior Center (eight two-hour sessions). Contact 789-3016 x378.
• February 25, Fight for Air Stair Climb: Peak the Plaza - American Lung Association fundraiser. 9am for everyone except firefighters (who will start at 1pm). 1 Financial Plaza. $35 registration fee, $100 per person fundraising. 29 floors, 58 flights, 595 stairs. www.fightforairclimb.org
• February 26, Guided Zen Meditation: 9-10:30am at All That Matters, 315 Main Street in Wakefield. This meditation practice teaches us to clear our minds, understand our true selves, and live our lives with clarity and compassion. Begins with a brief introduction and instruction, followed by sitting and walking meditation. No experience necessary. Free. Donate to Providence Zen Center and ATM Scholarship Fund. Call 401-782-2126.

march

• March 4, Red Tent Day for Women: 9:00am-4:00pm at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place in Cranston. See ad this page for more details. www.redtentri.com
• March 3, New-trition for the New Year: Infinite Nutrition and Performance invites you to attend a seminar on Healthy Eating and Weight Management. Avoid "fad" diets and learn about "Unmindful" eating to help create your personalized diet. 10am at ELR Professional Building in Greenville. Call in advance to register, 556-0972. See Ad.
• March 9-10, Women in Literacy: The WE LEARN (Net)Working Gathering & Conference will be held at the University of Rhode Island Downtown Campus, Paff Auditorium in Providence. Open to adult basic education learners, teachers, tutors, college/grad students, administrators, researchers, social community activists.www.welearnwomen.org
• March 13-17, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention & Exposition: Theme is “United We Move” at Hynes Memorial Convention Center in Boston. www.aahperd.org
• March 15, Let’s Move in School Showcase: 11:30am-1pm at Marriott Copley Place Grand Ballroom, Boston. A national program that involves all age groups to get kids moving more before, during and after school in an effort to develop healthy lifestyles. www.letsmoveinschool.org
• March 15, Bryant University’s Women’s Summit: Themed - Fifteen Years of Empowering Women. Held on campus, 1150 Douglas Pike in Smithfield from 8:30am to 5:15pm. wsummit.bryant.edu
• March 16, Voices of Hope Concert: At the ROOTS Cultural Center in Providence. Rehearsals 1:30-3:30pm on Sundays at Epiphany Church in Rumford. Women and girls of all ages and backgrounds with the goal of making connections and friendships through the magic of music. www.voicesofhoperi.org
• March 17, Rhode Island Families in Nature: 1:00pm at Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown. 2.5 mile hike, moderate-challenging. www.rifamiliesinnature.org.
• March 20, Rhode Island Tobacco Control Quarterly Meeting: 9am-12noon at 40 Laurel Hill Avenue in Providence. See Ad. www.ritcn.org
• March 21, National Kick Butts Day: RITCN Kick Butts event from 4-6pm at State House. www.ritcn.org

april

• April 7, World Health Day: Aging and health. www.who.org
• April 7, New-trition for the New Year: Infinite Nutrition and Performance invites you to attend a seminar on Healthy Eating and Weight Management. Avoid "fad" diets and learn about "Unmindful" eating to help create your personalized diet. 10am at ELR Professional Building in Greenville. Call in advance to register, 556-0972. See Ad.
• April 7, Mount Hope Farmers Market: 9am to 12noon at Historic Mount Hope Farm in Bristol. Indie Cycle will collect electronic waste and lead batteries. Mini-fridges, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are accepted for a $10 disposal fee. Sundial, an old-time trio will also be performing. www.mounthopefarm.org
• April 15, 9th Annual Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K: Rhode Island Dietetic Association is hosting a 5K walk/run at Goddard Park in Warwick. Event includes kids’ fun runs and obstacle courses, health fair/screenings, massage therapy, “Ask the Dietitian”, raffles and healthy snacks. Bring a non-perishable food item, or cash to donate to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Newport, and receive a ticket for the raffle. Children’s events start at 9:30am, and 5K kicks off at 10am. Proceeds help food pantries, nutrition education and wellness initiatives. www.active.com
• April 15, Rhode Island Families in Nature: 1:00pm at Touisset Marsh Refuge in Warren. Easy, 1 mile hike. www.rifamiliesinnature.org.

Events are listed in the calendar as space allows. Submissions may be e-mailed to info@sheshines.org, faxed to 401-769-7454, or mailed to She Shines, c/o YWCA Northern Rhode Island, 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.