Massage Therapy Certification Classes
The Hawaiian Islands School of Massage is now enrolling students in massage training classes. The school's professional licensing and clinical programs begin Jan. 5, 2010. Visit www.hawaiianmassageschool.com or call 323-3800 for info.

OLYMPIC LIFTING SEMINAR WITH COACH CLAY REED
Join renowned Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Clay Reed for a day-long seminar guaranteed to improve your lifts. The lifting movements are common to many sports and will help build explosive power and increase performance. You�ll have the chance to meet some great people from CrossFit gyms around the islands, enjoy Paleo food throughout the day and finish off with a potluck-style BBQ. Open to all ages/ability. $100/person (ask about our reduced rate for CrossFit Big Island members). Register by phone or email today! CrossFit Big Island, 18 Pohaku St., Hilo, HI

Speaking from Silence: For Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This week-long retreat supports women sexual abuse survivors in honoring their own and each other�s experiences. Drawing upon journal writing, song, visualization, drumming, toning, poetry, art, movement, and body �mind techniques developed in Louise�s thirty years of work in transforming abuse, this retreat is a unique journey of affirmation and empowerment in a profoundly healing and rejuvenating location.

Dig In! Slow Food Community School Garden Workday
This Slow Food volunteer workday with potluck helps to get work done and support Hawai�i Island school gardens. Bring gardening gloves, clippers and a potluck dish. RSVP to a school garden near you: - Honoka'a High School, Manuel Jadulang, manuel_jadulang@notes.k12.hi.us - The Mala 'ai Culinary Garden of the Waimea Middle School, Amanda Rieux, alethea@hula.net - Kealakehe High School, Donna Sonnenberg, dlsonnenberg@gmail.com - Kona Pacific Public Charter School, Barrow Hutchison, barrowhutchison@yahoo.ca - Kohala Elementary School, Koh Ming Wei, kohmingwei@gmail.com - Innovations Public Charter School in Kona, Krista Donaldson, kristajoan@gmail.com

WAY OF THE GODDESS INITIATION WEEKEND, Sept 25-26
Are you feeling your feminine power expanding? Are you feeling an urge to contribute in a larger way? You are not alone! Womankind is coming into her time. Are you ready? Discover the Goddess You are Born to be! Unleash Your Power for Awakening & Healing Experience Greater Pleasure & Play Express Your Sensuality & Sexuality IF NOT NOW, WHEN? Join us for the "WAY OF THE GODDESS", an Initiation Weekend, At Hawaiian Sanctuary in Pahoa for ceremony and celebration. Special Offer until Sept 15th: Bring your girlfriends - if you bring 2 friends, your tuition is 50% off. Flyer details: www.mauigoddess.net