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SUMMARY:Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter Presents: Sharon Stiteler: The “Birdchick!”
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter Anniversary Meeting with Sharon Stiteler: The “Birdchick!”\nWHEN: Tuesday\, September 8\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m. CDT\nWHERE: Calvary Lutheran Church\, 605 Douglas St. Alexandria\, MN\nPrairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is celebrating their 12th anniversary as a chapter of the National Audubon Society. The meeting will feature presenter Sharon Stiteler widely known as the “Birdchick.” \nSharon is a writer and speaker who has made it her career to get paid to go birding. She wrote the books Disapproving Rabbits\, 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know\, and North American Bird Watching for Beginners and regularly appears on television\, podcasts\, radio answering bird questions as well as performs in storytelling shows. She’s worked a variety of jobs like conducting bird surveys\, field trip leader\, park ranger\, and was even the voice of Denali National Park and Preserve. She currently resides in Minnesota with a retired Denali sled dog named Party Pants. \nThe “Birdchick” will present Today’s Office: Humorous stories of one woman’s quest to get paid to go birding and the various offices that she has worked in including flying in small planes over the Mississippi River a nude beach in Florida. Laugh along to stories of nemesis birds\, being a sober ride for drunk waxwings\, and what it’s like to live in the remote wilderness of Alaska. Please join us for laughs and bird stories from Sharon Stiteler. \nThere is no cost to attend this program\, but donations are always accepted. \nBrief year review will be presented at the beginning of the program. \nPrairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is the local Chapter of National Audubon Society for ANYONE interested in birds and nature. We have regular informal meetings and birding field trips\, along with opportunities to volunteer in the community and with citizen science projects.
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LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church\, 605 Douglas Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Author Talk,Children,Event,Family,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:The Resonant Way Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come back into resonance with what makes you\nauthentically you. The flow of events during this retreat\nare meant to facilitate this beautiful process. \nYour retreat host and instructors are looking forward to\nholding space for you and supporting you with sound\njourneys\, talks\, somatic movement\, guided reflections\,\ndelicious food\, and great company. \nAll of this\, within a gorgeous Minnesota fall setting and\ncozy\, modern accommodations with a luxurious feel. \nMORE INFO:\nThere are THREE ways to participate… \n1.SOUND AND STORY\nBegin your Resonant Way weekend with an immersive sound\njourney\, an introduction to the retreat experience\, and an\nopportunity to connect with others. Stay afterward for a special time\nto gather and receive your signed copy of The Resonant Way and\nset your intentions for the weekend. Open to the public. \nIncludes the book\, The Resonant Way\, by Gretchen Melo.\nPerfect for those who want to experience the magic of The Resonant\nWay without committing to the full retreat.\nWHEN: Friday\, October 16th\nSound Journey: 6:30-7:25PM\nBook Signing 7:30 -8:00PM\nINVESTMENT: $55 \n2. THE RESONANT DAY \nWomen are invited to spend a full day immersed in The Resonant Way\nthrough meditation\, movement\, breath work\, Human Design\,\nreflection\, nourishing meals\, and meaningful connection. You’ll have\nspace to explore\, rest\, learn\, and simply be—without needing to stay\novernight.\nIncludes: Breakfast • Meditation • Authentic You Talk • Lunch • Somatic\nMovement • Breathwork • Human Design • 10-Step Process • Dinner •\nThe Resonant Way book\nPerfect for those who want a meaningful day of reflection\, discovery\,\nand connection. \nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\n9:00AM – 7:00PM\nInvestment: $295 \n3. THE FULL RESONANT WAY \nGive yourself the gift of the complete Resonant Way experience. Arrive\nFriday and settle into the retreat with our opening Sound Journey and\nbook signing\, then spend Saturday immersed in practices for self-\ndiscovery\, embodiment\, connection\, and restoration. Wake Sunday\nrefreshed for a final morning of sound\, Reiki\, reflection\, and a special\nparting gift. \nIncludes: Friday evening experience • Two nights’ accommodations • All\nretreat programming • Meals • Saturday evening fireside experience •\nSunday Sound Bath + Group Reiki • Parting gift \nPerfect for those ready to step away from everyday life and fully immerse\nthemselves in the experience.\nINVESTMENT: $695 (EARLY BIRD) or $795 (After 9/21)
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/the-resonant-way-retreat/2026-10-17/1/
LOCATION:Three Willows and a Pine\, 10921 Little Chippewa Rd NW\, Evansville\, MN\, 56326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Autumn,Book Clubs,Event,Health Wellness/Fitness,Music,Wellness
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SUMMARY:The Resonant Way Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come back into resonance with what makes you\nauthentically you. The flow of events during this retreat\nare meant to facilitate this beautiful process. \nYour retreat host and instructors are looking forward to\nholding space for you and supporting you with sound\njourneys\, talks\, somatic movement\, guided reflections\,\ndelicious food\, and great company. \nAll of this\, within a gorgeous Minnesota fall setting and\ncozy\, modern accommodations with a luxurious feel. \nMORE INFO:\nThere are THREE ways to participate… \n1.SOUND AND STORY\nBegin your Resonant Way weekend with an immersive sound\njourney\, an introduction to the retreat experience\, and an\nopportunity to connect with others. Stay afterward for a special time\nto gather and receive your signed copy of The Resonant Way and\nset your intentions for the weekend. Open to the public. \nIncludes the book\, The Resonant Way\, by Gretchen Melo.\nPerfect for those who want to experience the magic of The Resonant\nWay without committing to the full retreat.\nWHEN: Friday\, October 16th\nSound Journey: 6:30-7:25PM\nBook Signing 7:30 -8:00PM\nINVESTMENT: $55 \n2. THE RESONANT DAY \nWomen are invited to spend a full day immersed in The Resonant Way\nthrough meditation\, movement\, breath work\, Human Design\,\nreflection\, nourishing meals\, and meaningful connection. You’ll have\nspace to explore\, rest\, learn\, and simply be—without needing to stay\novernight.\nIncludes: Breakfast • Meditation • Authentic You Talk • Lunch • Somatic\nMovement • Breathwork • Human Design • 10-Step Process • Dinner •\nThe Resonant Way book\nPerfect for those who want a meaningful day of reflection\, discovery\,\nand connection. \nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\n9:00AM – 7:00PM\nInvestment: $295 \n3. THE FULL RESONANT WAY \nGive yourself the gift of the complete Resonant Way experience. Arrive\nFriday and settle into the retreat with our opening Sound Journey and\nbook signing\, then spend Saturday immersed in practices for self-\ndiscovery\, embodiment\, connection\, and restoration. Wake Sunday\nrefreshed for a final morning of sound\, Reiki\, reflection\, and a special\nparting gift. \nIncludes: Friday evening experience • Two nights’ accommodations • All\nretreat programming • Meals • Saturday evening fireside experience •\nSunday Sound Bath + Group Reiki • Parting gift \nPerfect for those ready to step away from everyday life and fully immerse\nthemselves in the experience.\nINVESTMENT: $695 (EARLY BIRD) or $795 (After 9/21)
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/the-resonant-way-retreat/2026-10-17/2/
LOCATION:Three Willows and a Pine\, 10921 Little Chippewa Rd NW\, Evansville\, MN\, 56326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Autumn,Book Clubs,Event,Health Wellness/Fitness,Music,Wellness
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