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Sunday, October 23rd 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Whole Foods Market Redondo Beach, Free Join us for our “Whole Mommies” Discussion Sessions in October, with licensed midwife and childbirth educator Lauren French Hoy. Lauren shares her knowledge and understanding on how to ensure a healthy pregnancy, as well as in nurturing yourself during and after childbirth. Discussion are 30-45 minutes, followed by a Q & A.Participants will receive free samples and a goodie bag.Topics: Prenatal: Healthy Pregnancy Saturday, October 10 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.Birth: Needs of a Laboring Mother Saturday, October 15 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Postpartum: Bouncing Back Sunday, October 23 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. About Lauren: Lauren French Hoy is the founder of madreluzLA. She is a certified professional, licensed midwife, childbirth educator, wholebirth prenatal and postpartum yoga instructor, birth and postpartum doula. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in business from University of California at Santa Barbara and a Masters in Science in Midwifery from Bastyr University. I also completed a traditional midwifery program, Luna Llena, in Oaxaca, Mexico.

On Purpose Productions! presents Theater Arts for After School  Discover new forms of self-expression, explore growth edges, build confidence, enhance listening and engaging skills, strengthen emotional connections, support the collective and further develop autonomy in this 11-week production class. The class will culminate in a professionally directed production for friends and family. In this 2-hour class: the first 30 minutes will be dedicated to warm-ups & skill building, followed by 80 minutes of rehearsal time (story & character analysis) and 10 minutes cool-down/community building. Autumn Fawn, who has been working with children as a theatre professional and coach for over 15 years, is the the Program Director/Instructor. The workshop meets every Thursday from 3pm to 5pm at TKG. In addition to the program fee of $325 there is a $100 performance fee (for venue rental, costumes, technical support). The fee can be waived if parents are actively involved behind the scenes. Sibling enrollment will be discounted 20% for a $260 enrollment fee. TKG TAAS: is a safe, fun, creative environment for children to learn performance and public speaking skills is a place to practice leadership develops confidence increases learning skills provokes improvisation thus flexible thinking fosters collaboration builds confidence & self-expression inspires creativity It is a fun environment of learning and performing, with a public performance for family and friends. There are many ways for parents to be involved too: – Children will be practicing a play with lines, so practice at home will be required- Costumes, props, stage management, make-up, technical resources & promotions are parent-supported Creating art through physical and emotional expression!

For three hours Melissa will perform cover songs as well as original music – from her “Easy Way Out” CD and new songs written since that release.

The 8th grade class and Coach King are offering babysitting for your children (4 and older) during this event.  In Rygh Hall, Babysitting will be available from 4:45 thru 8:45 and dinner will be served.  For the babysitting provided, the 8th grade class is accepting donations that will help fund the various 8th grade expenses, such as the trip to Washington D.C. and graduation.  Please RSVP and indicate the name of child.