Achieving Optimal Health While Living on a Toxic Planet
Dr. Garry F. Gordon. Noon. Thursday. $ 7-$ 20. Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. (415) 597-6700. www. commonwealthclub.org
Beats for Boobs Urban Fashion Show and Bash
Art, fashion, food, music and education to inspire the community to take action, volunteer and donate to support local breast cancer nonprofits. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Jan. 25. $ 35-$ 100. Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St., S.F. www.inticketing.com/events/beatsforboobs
Chronic Resilience: Changing the Way Patients Approach Healing
Author Deana Horn presents findings from her exploration into the psyche of a patient and advice for coping with illness and life’s unmet expectations. Noon. Jan. 23. $ 7-$ 20. Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. (415) 597-6700. www.commonwealthclub.org
The Dam Fun 10k and 5k Run/Walk
A mixed trail run with views of the San Pablo Reservoir and surrounding landscape. Divisions based on age. 9 a.m. Saturday. $ 35-$ 40. San Pablo Reservoir, 500 San Pablo Dam Road, Orinda. www.wolfpackevents.com/calendar/152.
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
Hospice by the Bay hosts an eight-week grief support group. Thursdays, beginning Thursday. $ 175 for the series. Hospice by the Bay, 1902 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 526-5699. www.hospicebythebay.org.
Get Covered, California!
Information about and assistance with registering for the health care exchange marketplace. 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Free. Walnut Creek Library, Oak Room, 1644 North Broadway, Walnut Creek. (925) 977-3340. www.ccclib.org.
Fire Recovery Hike
Phil Reed leads this easy 0.7 mile, 1.5 hour hike around the summit of Mount Diablo (elev. 3,849 feet) along the Mary Bowerman Trail. 10 a.m., Saturday. Registration required. Meet at Lower Summit Parking Lot, Mount Diablo. www.mdia.org.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Food Addicts is a program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, weigh-ins or fees. 8:30-10 a.m. Sundays. Free; pre-registration required. Alta Bates Summit Campus, Merritt Pavilion, 350 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland. (510) 523-4361. www.foodaddicts.org
Pro-Choice March
A march to mark the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, preceded by a program featuring reproductive and adolescent health doctors, Palo Alto Vice Mayor Liz Kniss and a performance by the Raging Grannies. Wednesday. March begins at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Los Altos. Pre-program held at Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. $ 2 donation. (650) 968-8476. http://lamv-ca.aauw.net
Step into My Shoes: Validating the Older Person with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
Dr. Jane Mahakian offers techniques to reduce anxiety, behavioral issues and depression. 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. $ 7-$ 20. Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. (415) 597-6700. www.commonwealthclub.org.
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Skate at the heart of Union Square. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. daily through Monday. $ 7-$ 11. $ 5 skate rental. Union Square, S.F. unionsquareicerink.com.
Yoga Journal LIVE San Francisco
A weeklong yoga event featuring workshops, lectures, classes and events. Teachers include Seane Corn, Rodney Yee, Ana Forrest, Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste, Dharma Mittra and David Swenson, plus keynote speaker Dr. Andrew Weil. Thursday through Monday. See website for schedule and pricing. Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, S.F. www.yjevents.com/sf.
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