Events

ATTENTION: Moonfaeries is now closed. However, we still have lots of events coming up at locations around the Sacramento area. Please sign up for the weekly update and check the online calender for location changes and updates. Thank you for your patience and continued support in these changing times. If you have any questions about an upcoming event, please contact Amala Easton at a.easton@gmail.com.

*Events/Discussions

Member Meetings
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
Ever wonder how decisions get made? Want to get involved? Have an opinion? Then please attend the Mothers’ Support Network Board of Director’s Meetings. These meetings are open to everyone and are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Location: various. Please check the website calendar or contact Amala Easton, a.easton@gmail.com.

Music and Movement
Fridays, 11:15–11:45 a.m.
NOTE: Music was cancelled for July. Please register for August ASAP or classes might not be held.
Let music encourage the unfolding miracle that is your unique child! Get on your feet and do the famous "Yoga Tree". Bring out the song in your child, promote self-esteem and increase coordination. Nurture your child’s freedom of self-expression and stimulate your child’s development on every level. Popular local musician Joey Ventittelli teaches this class every Friday from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Pre-registration is required, $30/month per family for members and $40/month per family for non-members. A minimum of 6 families must pre-register each month for music to be held. Late enrollment will only be considered if enough people have pre-registered. Contact: Temperance Harkins, virtue0101@yahoo.com. Location: Tahoe Colonial Collaborative Community Center, 5959 8th Ave. @ 60th St. (Tahoe Park) Sacramento. PLEASE NOTE: Music and Movement must have a minimum of 6 families pre-registered in order to be held. Please register ASAP by e-mailing Temperance Harkins, virtue0101@yahoo.com.

Babywearing Workshop
*Tuesday, August 10, 7-7:45 p.m. Whole Foods Market, Arden
*Tuesday, September 28, 7-7:45 p.m. Whole Foods Market, Arden
Whether you’ve seen other moms with their babies in a sling and wish someone would show you how, or you’re a parent with a baby carrier addiction who knows how to wear a wrap and a Mei Tai, come share at a free babywearing workshop led by MSN mamma Temperance Harkins. Please bring your slings, wraps and baby carriers (whether you know how to use them or not). We’ll have several different ones for you to try with your baby or toddler. Learn carrier holds, pros & cons, why to wear your baby, and get some websites with information and/or different carriers for sale. Contact: Temperance Harkins, virtue0101@yahoo.com. This workshop is free.
*Cloth Diapering and Wearing Your Baby are being held together at Whole Foods Market, Arden, from 6-8 p.m.

Infant Massage Workshop
Thursday, August 5, 10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, September 2, 10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, October 7, 10 a.m.-noon
Join Jena Stires, Certified Infant Massage Instructor and Trained Postpartum Doula to learn about the many benefits that you and your baby can receive through infant massage. Learn to use simple strokes and techniques to increase bonding with your baby. This class is designed for the expectant or new parent, with a focus towards newborns through twelve months. Come discover how to read and understand your infant's cues, learn techniques for relaxation and eliminating colic. What to bring: Your baby or doll (if expecting or leaving baby at home), soft blanket, easy to remove baby clothing, and other comfort items of your choice. If bringing baby, please attempt to feed baby before class, so that they will be calm and more willing to receive massage. Quiet space to feed baby will be available if needed. Pre-registration is required. Location: Private Home, Elk Grove. Please contact Jena Stires directly at doulastires@gmail.com or (916) 747-6508 for more information and directions to class. This workshop is $15 for non-members. Jena is a part of MSN’s Community Partnership Program, members are entitled to one free workshop with Jena.

Arts and Crafts
Friday, August 13, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Friday, September 10, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Please join Temperance Harkins, MSN mother of three children (ages 3, 11 & 17) for monthly creative exploration through arts and crafts. While the projects are designed with younger children in mind, they can be adapted to meet the needs of children of all ages. Mediums may include tempura paints, watercolors, chalk pastels, collage and more. Location: Tahoe Colonial Collaborative, 5959 8th Ave. @ 60th St. (Tahoe Park) Sacramento (after Music and Movement). A $5 donation is requested to defray the cost of materials.

Cloth Diapering Workshop
*Tuesday, August 10, 6-7 p.m. Whole Foods Market, Arden
Wednesday, August 18, 1-2 p.m. The Birth Center
Wednesday, September 15, 1-2 p.m. Private Home, Midtown
*Tuesday, September 28, 6-7 p.m. Whole Foods Market
Interested in learning how to cloth diaper? Overwhelmed by all the choices on the internet? Modern cloth diapers are easy, better for the environment and more affordable than disposables. Come learn about the different types of diapers available and how to use them. A handout is included. Location: If not specified, contact Elizabeth Valdovinos at elizabeth.valdovinos@gmail.com. This class is free for members, $5 for non-members.
*Cloth Diapering and Babywearing are being held together at Whole Foods Market, Arden, from 6-8 p.m.

The Importance of Play
Wednesday, August 18, 11 a.m.-noon
Wednesday, September 15, 11 a.m.-noon
Join us for this series of discussions examining how play contributes to the mental, emotional, and social development of our children. Topics include the importance of imaginative play, the loss of play due to television and schooling, and "nature deficit disorder". Heather McClure will lead this discussion. Location: Private Home, Orangevale. To RSVP, please contact Heather at: lapiz_azul11@yahoo.com. This discussion is free.

Pregnancy Information Night
Thursday, September 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
If you are pregnant or know someone who is, you are invited to attend this meeting. A variety of childbirth professionals will be there to answer your questions and give you accurate information on a variety of birth choices. If you have any questions, please contact Patrice Byers (nichole32@gmail.com) or Sara Hery (betterbirthdoulaservices@yahoo.com). Location: The Nursing Nook, 5440 Laurel Hills Dr. (Garfield at Madison). This meeting is free.

Eco-Event: Naturally Beautiful
Thursday, August 19, 1-2 p.m.
Come learn how to make simple, low-cost, all natural, and effective personal care and beauty products. In this class we will learn how to make Miracle Grains Facial Scrub / Mask, Floral Water (probably Rose, depending on availability) for toning/refreshing, and an aromatherapy mist for home, linens, and body. Bring clean empty baby food jars (or other small containers) for the scrub. The rest of the materials and containers will be provided. Location: Private Home, Rancho Cordova. To RSVP, please call Ajna ("Ina") at: (916) 635-2464 or e-mail: neroli.iva@sbcglobal.net. This class is free for members, $5 for non-members.

Conscious Pregnancy Yoga Workshop
Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m.-noon
Pregnancy is a unique and dynamic time in a woman's life. In this workshop taught in the tradition of Kundalini Yoga, expectant mothers will learn endurance-building exercises that will help prepare them for labor, as well as relaxing postures designed to relieve discomfort during pregnancy. Meditations for focusing and calming the mind, body and spirit will also be taught. The workshop is taught by Somer Lowery, certified Yoga Instructor with the Kundalini Research Institute, in her home. Pre-registration is required. Location: Private Home, Oak Park. To RSVP, please contact Somer at: (916) 606-8359 or e-mail somertime@gmail.com. This workshop is $35 for members, $40 for non-members.

Sustainable Parenting Now
2nd and 4th Thursdays in September/October, 1-2:30 p.m.
"Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children." (Ancient Indian Proverb) This twice-monthly group will discuss how to make changes in our personal habits to become more intentional in consuming the limited resources of our world. Some common questions we ask ourselves - What choices and compromises can we make to live sustainably? How do we use our creativity as parents to overcome the challenges of choosing more sustainable ways? Ongoing topics will include: slower living, water use, transportation, food choices, shopping and media, healthcare and others. This is a chance to share knowledge and experience with other parents, and challenge each other in a supportive environment to re-envision our way of living. Led by mother of two, Chloe Taylor Evans. Location: Private Home, East Sac. Contact Chloe at (916) 457-7963 for details. This discussion is free.

Elimination Communication Workshop
Wednesday, September 15, Noon-1 p.m.
If you've ever said to yourself, "I KNEW she needed to pee!" after changing your baby's diaper for the third time that hour, you are not alone. The new terms "Elimination Communication" or "Natural Infant Hygiene" refer to an age-old practice in most cultures around the world. Tuning into your baby's signals before they eliminate, offering them an appropriate place to go, and cuing them with a sound or position are the simple techniques that can save you partial or total diaper use now and later. Practicing toileting in this way is also a wonderful opportunity to communicate with your baby and appreciate her incredible abilities! Mother Chloe Taylor Evans will discuss her experience and challenges using these methods with her infant and older daughter. Location: Private Home, East Sac. Please contact Chloe at (916) 457-7963 for details. This class is free for members, $5 for non-members.

5 Week Post Natal Yoga Series
Wednesday, September 22, 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6, 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20, 6-7:30 p.m.
Proper postnatal care is crucial in maintaining a woman's physical and mental health after her baby is born. Yoga sets in this series will focus on tapping into reserve energy, strengthening the core and rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit of the mother. Nutrition will also be discussed as part of this series. All mom's can benefit and all mom's are welcome to join but the series is particularly recommended for women who have given birth in the past two years. The workshop is taught by Somer Lowery, certified Yoga Instructor with the Kundalini Research Institute, in her home. Pre-registration is required. For address and RSVP, please contact Somer at: (916) 606-8359 or e-mail somertime@gmail.com. Location: Private Home, Oak Park. This series is $50 for members, $60 for non-members.

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