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Midweek Reset
Press pause midweek with a gentle creative reset at Studio 13. This guided session weaves together mindfulness, simple meditative drawing, and slow paced art to help you unwind, refocus, and reconnect with yourself. You will explore mandalas, zen doodles, and other calming patterns, and no prior art experience is required. You are welcome to journal or simply sit quietly, arriving as you are and letting creativity unfold at a comfortable pace. The session is intended for adults and mindful youth who can sit, draw, and participate appropriately. It is not designed for toddlers or very young children who may need screens, constant attention, or who might become restless. It suits anyone feeling overstimulated and needing a moment, overthinkers ready to give the mind a break, doom scrollers seeking a grounding practice, teens looking for a quiet place to wind down, and anyone craving calm in the middle of the week. Expect soft music, gentle doodle prompts, mandala templates, a quiet and cozy atmosphere, and all supplies provided. It follows a drop in format, so you can arrive at any point during the session and stay briefly or linger as you like, with no set start time or pressure.
Blue Zones Test Kitchen: Ikaria
Discover the flavors and lifestyle of Ikaria, Greece, a celebrated Blue Zone known for longevity, strong community ties, and an unrushed way of life. This hands-on experience centers on cooking, tasting, learning, and thoughtful conversation inspired by the island’s simple Mediterranean approach. Expect practical takeaways to bring home, including nourishing whole-food recipes, everyday natural movement, meaningful relationships, and a clear sense of purpose. Part of the Blue Zones Test Kitchen series, the experience includes the cooking class and dinner for $35 per person. Menu details will be shared soon.
The Healthy Hippie Cafe & BarCommunity Garden Club
Something new is taking root with the Community Garden Club at the Health Department. This free kickoff gathering offers a welcoming space to expand access to fresh foods, build practical nutrition skills, and bring neighbors together through gardening. Community gardens can boost health by putting more produce within reach, teaching useful habits, easing stress, and strengthening the connections that help neighborhoods thrive. All are welcome.
Comanche County Health DepartmentJoe Coover Magic @ Lawton Farmers Market
Magician Joe Coover brings a fast-paced mix of jaw-dropping magic, lighthearted comedy, and plenty of audience participation to the Lawton Farmers Market. Welcoming all ages, the show is crafted to keep crowds smiling and surprised from the first moment to the finale. Two performances are scheduled, with the second repeating the first to offer another chance to experience the same act.
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