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Events are listed on the calendar as space allows. Submissions may be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , faxed to 401-769-7454, or mailed to She Shines, c/o YWCA Northern Rhode Island, 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

• April 4, Women’s Retreat: Meditate, move, reflect, and restore with guided meditations, nature walks and creative movement. At Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. Cost $100. Call 401-261-7062.
• April 18, YWCA 9th Annual Hearing and Health Screening Fair: Free hearing and health screenings, health and wellness sessions, nutrition and CPR demonstrations, walking club, information, referrals, resources, and free raffles. 10am-2pm. Elks Hall, Woonsocket. Call 769-7450.
• April 19, Free, Gifted, and Black: Jane Lancaster speaks of three African-American Rhode Island women who succeeded despite overwhelming odds - Elleanor Eldridge, Christiana Bannister, and Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. 2pm. South Kingstown Public Library/Peace Dale. Call 401-789-1555
• April 20, When A Kiss Is Not Just A Kiss: Bryant University students will perform an interactive theatre piece that looks at sex without consent as well as the role alcohol plays in sexual interactions and sexual misconduct. Free. 5pm. At Rhode Island College Ball Room. Contact Toby Simon, 401-232-6855.
• April 24-May 10, The Thing That Ate My Brain . . . Almost: Amy Lynn Budd in a performance about the diagnosis of and subsequent living with a chronic genetic condition – combines burlesque dance, puppetry affirming that creativity and curiosity are the best medicine. Thur-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. At Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire Street, Providence. www.perishable.org
• April 25, Health Screenings: Free. In conjunction with Lao and Cambodian (Khmer) New Year celebration administered through the Women & Infants’ Family Van. 11am-2pm. WatLao Buddhovath of Rhode Island (Lao Buddhist Temple), 88 Limerock Road, Smithfield. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• April 25, 2009 African Health Summit: Health Education Leads to Prevention (H.E.L.P.), 10am-3pm. 445 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Call the Office of Minority Health, 401-222-2901.
• April 30, Shape Up: Children explore shapes with yoga stretches and block challenges. 3-5pm. Ages 3-11. At Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street, Providence. www.childrenmuseum.org

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• May 1, Gong Bath Sound Healing Circles: Four-person ensemble plays the gongs and Tibetan singing bowls for vibrational sound healing, relaxation, and stress release. 7:30-8:30pm. Donation suggested. Bring whatever you need to lie comfortably on the floor. Beneficent Congregational Church, Providence. Call 401-331-9844.
• May 5, Emotional Wellness Consultations: A program to address the challenges facing many aging men and women. Begins at 9:30am. Leon Mathieu Senior Center, Pawtucket. Call 401-728-7582.
• May 7, Breast feeding Support Group: Reassuring lessons on feeding. At 1pm. Meets in the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship Street, Newport. Call 401-845-1110.
• May 14 - June 14, Health “Energy Leading to Wholeness”: Encounter yourself as a being of light, creative, energetic and connected to the divine. The picture of true health is having the physical, emotional and spiritual layers of being in perfect, delicate balance. 7-9pm. Women & Infants Center for Health Education, 2168 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket. Fee: $5. Contact 401-276-7800 x114.
• May 14, Parents Helping Parents Support Group: For families concerned about children with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. 6:30-8pm. Free. Open to the public. Held in Pine Room at Bradley Hospital, 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence. Call Chris Brown to register 401-432-1205. Free babysitting is available if scheduled in advance.

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• June 10, Mental Health Support Group: The National Alliance for Mental Illness sponsors a support group for friends and family of people with mental illness. 6:30-8:30pm. Beechwood House Senior Center, 10 Beach Street, North Kingstown. Call 401-294-3331.
• June 11, Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Learn about the public health approach. 10am-12noon. Cost $20. Register online at www.ricadv.org/calendars or call Anayra Garcia at 401-467-9940.
• June 16, Diabetes Management & Support Group: General management and support services plus discussion topics. Bring questions/concerns. Free. 7-8:30pm. South County Hospital Potter Conference Center, Wakefield. Call 788-1135 to register.