“Most Wonderful Plants in the World” A presentation on the 700 species that survive by capturing small animals, and the implications for the study of wellness. Thursday, noon and 6 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333 or www.usbg.gov. Free.
Farmers market Locally grown produce and prepared foods. A benefit for Horace Mann Elementary School programs. Fridays, 1-5 p.m. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-363-4900.
Parkinson’s support group Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. Free. Registration through facilitator required.
Yoga for beginners For teens and adults. Saturday, 11 a.m. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Free.
Gymnastics for toddlers For age 3 and younger. Saturdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0595. Call for fee information.
“Loving Your Hair With Natural Care” A workshop for cancer survivors, caregivers and friends, led by Felicia Leatherwood. Sunday, 2-5 p.m., Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. www.smithcenter.org. 202-483-8600. Call for fee information. Registration required.
Gentle morning yoga For adults stressed by cancer and other illnesses, led by Corrin Bennett. Mondays at 10:45 a.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. www.smithcenter.org. 202-483-8600. $10 per session; $25 per month. Registration required.
HIV/AIDS support groups Peer-facilitated meetings. Sponsored by Whitman-Walker Health. Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. For location: 202-939-7671. Free. Registration required.
Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays, 8:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Sixth Street and Maine Avenue SW. 202-554-3222. Free.
Yoga at the library Asana, meditation, chanting and more, led by Heather Ferris; take a mat. Tuesdays at noon. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. Free.
Yoga for beginners Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. Free.
“Yoga of Daily Movement” class Led by Kim Thompson, the program focuses on the role of the feet, knees, pelvis, spine and shoulders in developing restful postures. Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. www.smithcenter.org. 202-483-8600. Free. Registration required.
“Aging in Place” workshop Presentations on a variety of quality-of-life issues; sponsored by Iona Senior Services. Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m., Tenleytown Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-895-9425. lfisher@iona.org. Free. Registration required.
— Compiled by Gerri Marmer
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