Sonora, CA….TheThird Annual Spirit/Mind/Body Expo rolled into the Sonora Opera Hall on April 19th. The event was organized by Unity Spiritual Center and Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability and featured many speakers and entertainment groups. The exhibit hall was sold out with booth after booth. The stated purpose of the event was to “Celebrate Wholeness” by providing the community with exposure to new products, services, and knowledge about all the modes of living a quality life in spirit, mind, and body. Calaveras County’s Dr. John Adams, who is a studied and traveled proponent of community resilience and sustainability spoke. Also featured in the workshops was Ashgar Gholami, whose Sufi spiritual practices gave workshop attendees a different perspective on the Universe…

Renaissance-man Misha Rauchwerger endeavored to inspire his audience to become producers of what they need instead of just consumers. Local educator Sally Arnold spoke on “Mindful Parenting,” At midday, attendees at the Stage 3 Theatre were entertained by a keynote presentation by Michael Gosney, of San Francisco’s “Eco-Evolution Radio” and podcast.

Other activities at the Expo included a children’s craft and play area, good food from Schnoog’s Café, a mystical labyrinth, and an interactive finale. At 4pm during the event, Mountain Motion, took center stage at Stage 3. Their juggling and comedy is great family fun for all ages.