Julien's Journal May 2016 (Volume 41, Number 5) | Page 20

STEPPING OUT ARTS MUSIC EVENTS CULTURE BEADS & BANGLES CHANGING MINDS Various Times @ Shake Rag Alley (Mineral Point, WI) Choose from ten introductory level jewelry classes offering a range of techniques and styles from funky to fine. Use this weekend to explore different approaches, learn new skills, network with other jewelers, and leave with a lot of new ideas and jewelry. Come for the weekend and take several classes. Costs vary by workshop. Visit ShakeRagAlley. com. 2:30-7:30 p.m. @ Grand River Center This free community mental health resource fair brings over 20 mental health experts to one location. Keynote speaker Joan Becker, author of Sentenced to Life: Mental Illness, Tragedy, and Transformation, will present at 5:45 p.m. Social Work and Nursing CEUs will be applied for and will be issued at the event for those who qualify (CUEs subject to governing board approval). Admission is free. Visit ProjectConcern.org/changingminds. Sunday, May 22 Thursday-Sunday, May 26-29 Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22 Monday, May 23 WALKING MEDITATION IRON SHARPENS IRON CONFERENCE 1 PM @ Pohlman Prairie (Durango, IA) Walking meditation can help maintain awareness of the present moment throughout the entire day. Explore methods of walking peacefully in nature. As part of the meditative process, paint mandala designs on rocks while taking in the view from the top of the preserve. Materials wil