Get to know the local holistic community at the free Wholistic Health Alliance (WHA) Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., November 6, at Sons of Italy, in Winchester. The WHA is a nationally launched nonprofit dedicated to building healthier communities. WHA aims to bring together complementary/holistic medicine practitioners, fostering collaborations, building stronger networks and enabling a more intimate relationship between practitioners and the community. It currently operates in the states of Massachusetts, New York, California and Maine, with more chapters in the pipeline.

Holistic businesses, practitioners and vendors will be on hand at the event offering sample services, discount vouchers and free gifts. Plenty of easy-access parking is available.

Cost: Free. Location: 117 Swanton St., Winchester. For more information, visit WholisticHealthAlliance.org or follow on Twitter (@WHAGroup) and Facebook.