HEALTH EVENTS
Asian Health Services Gala Benefit
Dinner, silent auction, tea and chocolate tasting. 6 p.m. Fri. $125. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. bit.ly/UPDDtv.
Carry on Laughing: Geoff Hoyle on Humor and Aging
Hoyle in conversation with Fran Johns discussing why laughter is good for your health. 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4. $10. Sixth Floor, S.F. State Downtown Campus, 835 Market St., S.F. (415) 817-4243. olli.sfsu.edu/events.
Cognitive Vitality: Use It or Lose It
Exercises to improve focus, concentration and memory. 11 a.m. Thurs. Free. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. (800) 805-7104, Ext. 3. livingwellah.com/events.php.
Exhale Anniversary Celebration
The organization that addresses the emotional health and well being of women and men after abortion celebrates 10 years. Food and wine, live entertainment, appearances by Deanna Zandt, Pam The Funkstress. 6 p.m. Oct. 4. $75. Laurent Studio, 470 Alabama St., S.F. exhaleprovoice.org/celebration10.
GMO: The Right to Know
A slide presentation and discussion of the pros and cons of Proposition 37, which would require labeling of genetically engineered foods in California. That will be followed by a video on genetic engineering of food: “Genetic Roulette,” by the Institute for Responsible Technology. 4 p.m. Thurs. $2. Oakland Public Library, 125 14th St., Oakland. www.carighttoknow.org.
Healthy U: Healthy Inspiration for Teens
Kickoff celebration for a new series of monthly workshops focusing on health and fitness for teens. This month features a bee show and honey tasting in celebration of National Honey Month. 4 p.m. Wed. Free. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., San Pablo. (510) 3743998. ccclib.org/locations/sanpablo.html.
Integral Health Care: Body-Mind Healing Approaches for Troubled Times
Michael Mayer, M.D., presents methods for dealing with common responses to adversity and feelings of disempowerment using his background as a psychologist who incorporates body-mind healing methods, cross-cultural mythology, tai chi/qigong, metaphysics and political action into his approach. 6 p.m. Oct. 4. $7-$20. Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St., S.F. (415) 597-6700. www.commonwealthclub.org.
Moonlight Hike
Hike through the redwoods in twilight and moonlight on a moderately strenuous 4- to 5-mile hike. The hike will feature discussions about the natural environment and events and objects in the sky. 6 p.m. Fri. $7. Chabot Space And Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. (510) 336-7300. www.chabotspace.org.
Prostate Awareness Foundation Support Group
Discussion with emphases on integration of protocols from both conventional and alternative medicine. 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and first Thurs. of every month. Free. Ferry Building, Room 255, S.F. (415) 675-5661. www.prostateawarenessfoundation.org.
Street Level Health Project 10th Anniversary
Local organic food, interactive stations, cultural performances and art showcases celebrating 10 years of health and empowerment for Bay Area immigrant communities. 5:30-8 p.m. Thurs. $85. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. www.eventbrite.com/ event/3963240158.
UCSF Taste for the Cure: A Taste
of Science The UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center hosts a day of discovery, exploring the impact that food and science have on breast health. The event will include healthy food tastings offered by local chefs, nutritional information, and panel discussions among UCSF specialists for breast cancer survivors. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. (415) 353-7672. ucsfbreastcarecenter.org.
What’s the Big Deal About Gluten?
Tom O’Bryan, a board-certified nutritionist, presents the latest medical research and discusses the many manifestations of gluten sensitivity, both in the digestive system and beyond. 6 p.m. Thurs. $10. Larkspur Hotel, 160 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley. (41) 924-1700. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ 265547.