Struggling to find things to do in Monroe County?
Local news, events, and recommendations delivered free every morning.
Get your free newsletter →See latest newsletter →This week in Monroe County
Intro to Bonsai for the Dads
Green Witch Gardens hosts a special Father's Day class introducing the art of bonsai, often compared to meditation. Participants learn about tropical bonsai, then pot a tree to take home. $70 includes a tropical bonsai tree, a pot, wire, bonsai substrate, instruction, a care guide, and O'Doule's. All necessary tools are provided for use during the class.
Green Witch GardensMidwest Singles Sunday Funday - Forest View Bar & Grill
A relaxed singles social at Forest View Bar & Grill offers an easy way to meet local people. Attendees can enjoy food and drink specials, bowling, patio time, lawn games, and music while striking up genuine conversations and making new connections. The setting is low key with no pressure and no formal speed dating, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both first-timers and regulars.
Forest View Lanes - Recreation Bar and GrillTrust Your Experience ~ A 4-Week Journey into Safety, Awareness & Inner Connection.
This four-week series supports a return to body-based knowing and trust in your own experience. Many people get stuck in their heads and override what they feel, which can lead to disconnection and an uneasy nervous system. Here, a gentler path is offered. Through sound, quiet, and simple guided practices, participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies without pressure to perform or to figure anything out. The work is cumulative. With repetition, the nervous system starts to recognize safety, self-awareness grows, and trust has space to take root as the body settles into its natural rhythms. The arc of the series moves from settling to integration. In the first week the focus is on downshifting and establishing a feeling of safety for both the group and each person, using guided meditation supported by crystal singing bowls. The second week turns toward noticing subtle sensations and staying present in the body while letting thoughts move to the background, again with guidance and sound to help direct attention. The third week emphasizes the validity of personal experience and invites more confidence, offering less instruction and deeper immersion in the resonance of the bowls. The final week centers on sustainability and weaving the practice into daily life, with minimal guidance and more space to rest in your own stillness so the learning can anchor. The aim is to feel more at ease in your body, grow confidence in what you sense, and rely less on overthinking. It is not about perfecting a method, it is about honoring the value of what you already notice. This series welcomes both beginners and those with an ongoing practice. Sessions are led by Renee, a sound and energy practitioner focused on nervous system regulation through sound and stillness. She cultivates steady, supportive spaces without expectation, trusting the body’s innate capacity for rest and restoration. A Usui Reiki Master with training in sound facilitation and meditation, she blends structure with intuition to guide accessible, embodied practice for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike.
June 21st Adult Sunday Funday Open Riding $100/2 hrs
Adult Sunday Funday Open Riding at Duke Farm offers a two-hour riding experience for $100 that welcomes both experienced riders and first-timers. Lunch is provided, and you can bring a friend to ride together. The session focuses on building a solid foundation while keeping things enjoyable. Participants spend time in the barn to become comfortable handling and caring for the horses, followed by basic instruction tailored to each person’s ability. Safety is the top priority, and the environment remains friendly and supportive. A maximum rider weight of 195 pounds applies.
Duke FarmYour morning shortcut
One email with the news, events, and things to do that actually matter in Monroe County.
Curated for you
We sort through the noise so you only see what's worth your time.
Free forever
No subscription fees. No paywalls. Just a useful email every morning.