Happy New Year! We hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday. We know one thing for sure, our merchants, businesses, restaurants and retailers all had a busy, prosperous season and said it was a banner year! Many thanks to all of you for supporting them and keeping it local.

Women’s Mindfulness Group

Louisville Wellness Center
921 Main St.
January 2
7:00 pm
This is a drop-in group for women to explore different forms of mindfulness practice, followed by tea and informal discussion centered around inspired readings. Beginners or experienced mindfulness practitioners welcome. First Wednesdays of each month. Suggested donation $5.

Classes at Yoga Junction

908 Main St.
303-658-0365

Introduction to Meditation
January 9 – 30; Every Wednesday
7:00 – 8:15 pm
Amanda Fiorino will be leading a 4-week meditation series diving into the various practices and uses of meditation. She will provide a guided experience into the terrain of the mind, and offer different techniques within 1 hour and 15 minute sessions. Each session will offer very simple and gentle movement so as to bring us into our bodies, and provide comfort within each meditation. Each technique offers something unique so that those participating are able to see the many approaches to meditating. $60 for the series or $18/drop in.

Kids Yoga
Starts January 16
Children’s classes will be offered for the following age groups: Playtime Crawlers to age 2, Yoga Kids ages 4 – 6, Yoga Kids ages 7 – 11, and Yoga Teens. Each class infuses fun, strength, stability and balance, helping cultivate confidence and compassion. Please email Melissa@louisvilleyogajunction.com for information regarding the classes!

Old Town Cinema
Film, Food, Fun

Louisville Center for the Arts
801 Grant St.
January 25
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Sundance 2012 winner Searching For Sugarman. Check the website oldtowncinema.org for ticket and show information.

Free Library Events

Louisville Public Library
951 Main St.

Exercise & Stress Robustness: Benefits for Mental and Physical Health
Library Meeting Room
January 9
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Monika Fleshner, professor of integrative physiology, will lead a discussion about stress and exercise. Stress is a part of life and many times stressors are severe or chronic. If we are vulnerable due to other health problems, we can suffer both mental and physical problems. What can we do to protect ourselves since life’s stressors are unavoidable? Maintaining a physically active lifestyle may be one solution. Dr. Fleshner will present scientific evidence that regular physical activity promotes stress robustness and changes the way the brain and body respond to stressors.

Financial Basics
Library Meeting Room
January 8
6:00 – 8:00 pm
This is part of the continuing series of financial seminars that will focus on keeping your records safe and organized, better budgeting and debt reduction, teaching kids about money and helping young adults establish a financial strategy. The series will be presented by Jay Turner, Financial Advisor, AAMS, Edward Jones as part of the MFS Heritage Planning Series.

Teen Movie Night
January 11
Library Meeting Room
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Send the kiddies out for free popcorn and a movie. Men in Black 3 (rated PG-13) starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin will be great entertainment as they travel back in time to stop the bad guys!! And you’ll get a few hours to yourselves!

Open House Porch Party

The Porch Deli & Market
641 Main St.
January 20
2:00 – 6:00 pm
The Porch will be celebrating its expanded new space with a party they’re throwing for you! In appreciation of all its great customers, there will be free food, beer, wine and live music so bring the family, bring your friends and share the good times.

Linda Armantrout Workshop

Creative Framing and Art
916 Main St.
January 26 and 27
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Linda Armantrout will offer an introduction to basic design workshop that explores the elements and principles of design, working in a sketchbook, and creating art from your authentic self. Cost is $199 for the two-day workshop. Contact Linda at 303-664-0086.