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When some of us get sick, we down several Tylenol with a swig of Mountain Dew, rub some Icy Hot on our aching, old muscles and binge watch HGTV shows until we pass out for half a day. Others prefer more alternative and less chemically inclined methods of treating their ailments. Mama's Minerals (800 20th Street NW, Suite B) once again teaches us how to take care of our bodies without clearing the pharmacy shelves at Walgreens. Their 7th annual Alternative Health Fair will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10am to 3pm. It's free, and everyone and anyone is welcome. The event hopes to introduce and encourage alternative practices to medicine and health, like kinesiology, massage, aromatherapy, yoga, chakra balancing, energy psychology and healing crystals. You don’t have to know jack shit about alternative medicine to be interested in it and learn how it might benefit you. And if you think that stuff is for “hippies,” you’re kinda right, but who wants a life sentence of chewing up Tylenols? Give it a chance; you might be surprised by how much better you can feel! (Amelia Olson)

Shutterbugs gather up your best pieces and pick some to submit for hanging in the new Bernalillo County headquarters when the gov-peeps move to Alvarado Square, happening now until Monday, August 31. The selected photographs will be printed in a large scale and format. They will be used to create a welcoming environment for county customers, county employees and the general public. Some will be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite. The photographs should represent the history and character of Bernalillo County and its people, places, landscapes and unique events in our county. There are some big bucks involved as chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. The chosen photos will become part of the public art program’s permanent collection. There is no fee or age limit required to submit. For more information, visit bernco.gov/community-services/current-call-for-entries.aspx. Ends August 31. (Carolyn Carlson)

City on the Edge is a breezy, smart podcast looking at the stories from Albuquerque history that have often been overlooked. Each episode takes a deep dive into a topic like the 1955 crash of TWA flight 260, Sandia Man or the 1918 quarantine. Worthwhile listening that will spur your curiosity about things you didn’t even know about in the city where you live. It’s free and available wherever you get your podcasts. (Clarke Condé)

Looking for a little chile? The 2020 Bosque Chile Festival, a celebration of food, art, and culture on the Rio Grande, is happening Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, with times waiting to be officially announced. But due to COVID-19 and the State of New Mexico public health order, the festival will be presented virtually! There will still be entertainment, art activities, a virtual artisan market, chile-chef demonstrations, educational workshops and more. This free, all-ages event is meant to give those stuck at home a chance to see what the state has to offer. If you are a high-quality chile-inspired and authentic New Mexican business with an e-commerce website and want to be a vendor, there is still time. Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, August 5. For more information email bosquechilefestival@bernco.gov.