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Thursday, October 1 C alendar of Events OCtObEr 2009 Weekly Guided Meditation Meditation is a practice by which you are able to quiet, center, and relax a busy mind by employing techniques such as visualization, mindful breathing, mantra and single point of focus. This session is led by Gen Hall. Thursdays, 6:15pm, Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. 908-451-3078 or visit www.montclairmetaphysical.com for more information. Healing Meditation with Sound & Vibration Experience waves of healing vibrations as they wash over each cell in your body, creating a deep, cathartic state of meditation in which to expand and realign to your highest destiny. Experience the beauty and resonance of Himalayan singing bowls as Suren plays a wide array of bowls for a unique sound meditation. 7-9pm, Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-562-5844. On October 13, explore the unique perspectives of four women artists at the opening reception of Abstraction—A Woman's View at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC in West Orange. Rape Care Advocate Training Volunteer to be an advocate. Help make a difference. Be a sympathetic ear and an unbiased source of information. The job of the Rape Care Center is to ensure the survivor's physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing remains a priority. At a time of great devastation, the center provides hope. Runs through October 15. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Essex County Rape Care Center, 204 Claremont Ave., Montclair. E-mail wcubano@familyserviceleague.org for more information. This child-caregiver class uses stories, walks, and crafts to develop an awareness and appreciation for science and nature for the child as well as the caregiver. Call the environmental center for more information. Thursdays, 10-11am or 1-2pm, Essex County Environmental Center, 621B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Little Explorers Nature Program Peer Support Groups for Women Programs where women can meet others in similar life circumstances who are also experiencing normal but sometimes confusing or distressing situations. The October group is Young Widows. Call for times and dates. NCJW Center for Women, 513 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston. 973994-4994. Explore the Museum's evolution from two galleries at the top of the Newark Free Public Library to an eight-building campus and the largest art institution in the state. Runs through January 2010. Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark. 973-596-6550. Computer Classes for Women Computer training is available to all women at all levels. Classes scheduled for October are: Intro to Windows, the Internet & Email, Intro to WORD, Intermediate WORD, Basic EXCEL, and PowerPoint. Call for class schedules and registration. NCJW Center for Women, 513 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, 973-994-4994. Children ages 2-4 are invited to play with paint. Pinch and pound clay, collage with glue and explores different art materials. A different project each week. Moms, dads, and caregivers are welcome. Thursdays & Saturdays, Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Ave., Maplewood. 973-763-5256. Discover and explore the phenomenon of bird migration through an interactive computer game highlighting their migratory challenges, spectacular photography displaying their magnificent beauty and diversity, interactive manipulations illustrating finding their way from nesting and breeding grounds, and immersive dioramas of their unique, but threatened habitats. Runs through April 2010. Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark. 973-596-6550. Skies Alive: Bird Migration in the Garden State Tapestry: Ancient Art for Modern Times 100 Years: Always New Crafty Toddlers This is the opening reception for this exhibit by The Wednesday Group, a collection of 14 tapestry weavers and designers who have been working together since 1994. Members come from as far south as Washington DC, and as far north as Albany NY, converging on the studios of Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei. Runs through October 31. 1-4pm, Clifton Arts Center, 900 Clifton Ave., Clifton. 973-472-5499. (continued on page 20) indicates family/child friendly event. Events and dates subject to change. Vicinity Media Group is not responsible for changes. October 2009 SuburbanEssex.com 19

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