Monday, May 6, 6:30-8:00. Dr. Parris Kidd, Make Your Brain Smart (at any age). What nutrients make a smart baby, smart children, and allow you to stay smart yourself for 101 years? Dr. Kidd is the author of Mind-Body Power for Active Living and Healthy Aging, and other books. Coming to us from UC Berkeley, reserve your free seat (limited to 60 people) when you come in or call 978-371-7573.

Wednesday, May 8, 12:00-2:00. Patty with MyChelle Dermaceuticals. Do you have Rosacea or sensitive skin? Patty will be here to answer your questions about the new Pure Harmony Series. You’ll get to try these lovely creams on your skin, and Patty will hand out coupons when she’s in the store.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. May 8, 9, 10. We’re having visitors! We’re hosting INFRA (Independent Natural Food Retailers Association) stores from PA, NJ, CT, NY, ME, NH, etc. So if you see folks walking around our store with clipboards on Thursday grading us, you’ll know why!

Saturday, May 11, 5% Benefit for Vitamin Angels. Just in time for all mothers everywhere, 5% of all purchases the entire day will go to Vitamin Angels. Who are these angels?  A non-profit organization working to reduce child mortality worldwide by getting essential nutrients like vitamin A to infants and children under five. Two doses of vitamin A per year per child costs less than a quarter and can reduce overall child mortality and help prevent blindness. Together we can make a difference.

Tuesday, May 14, 11:00-2:00, Makeup Artist Corey of Dr. Hauschka.  Sign up for a free 20-minute spring makeover (think: expressive eyes!) As a portrait artist, Corey creates a soft, natural look. Come in or call the store to reserve your slot. Skin care consults also given by Kristin. All guests will receive a gift with Dr. Hauschka purchase!

Wednesday, May 15, 6:45-8:15. Adam Stark. Seasonal Allergies: Why Me? And Now What? There is relief for seasonal allergies. We'll talk a bit about the how-and-why of allergies, and then jump right into what to do about them. Limited to 60 people, so come in or call 978-371-7573 to sign up.

Thursday, May 16, 6:00-9:00. Cooking at Home with Debra. A Celebration of Spring. Class and dinner party. We’ll use foods that make us happy to be alive, and we may waltz around the kitchen. And we’ll use accents like blood oranges, radicchio (from my garden) and dancing mushrooms. Limited to 16. $59 per person. Contact Debra at Debra@debrasnaturalgourmet.com.

Sunday, May 19, 2:00-4:00. Elena Volkova. Fermentation. Want to learn how to make your own sauerkraut and fermented veggies? This is a hands-on, show-and-tell class. Elena charges $49 per person for this class, which will be held in our store’s kitchen (bring an apron). Limited to 12 people. Yep, pay in advance and sign up when you come in to the store. Elena is throwing a fermentation party after class from 4:00-5:00 for class attendees and all former students too (feel free to bring a fermentation masterpiece so everyone can sample