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publishersletter "Simplify, simplify!"—Henry David Thoreau, Walden

ur life is frittered away by detail, wrote Thoreau. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand. Keep your accounts on your thumb-nail, was in fact, his rule of thumb. He must have been referring to all the usernames and passwords. Sure, the nineteenth century Thoreau might be bewildered by the twenty first century complexities, but the fact there is more complexity to cut through does not confound the timeless truth of the call to simplify, simplify. Mark Cunningham, co-author of The Prosperous Peasant: Five Secrets of Fortune & Fulfillment from the Samurai's Temple School, writes: "Simplicity frees one to make any range of choices and pursue any range of possibilities. And such freedom is hindered by complexities like financial demands, time constraints, and the baggage of material belongings. By consciously seeking simplicity in life, one places oneself in a condition of gratitude. And gratitude, by instilling an awareness of one’s blessings, clarifies one’s vision and helps one establish goals." Thoreau sees "stuff" as an impediment, a burden, a ball and chain. Accumulation is incarceration. The hobo, the tribesman, the nomad, the Bluesman, they alone are free. Free to roam and to wander, by foot or in boxcar, a travelling Rock Star, guitar and harmonica the only possessions one needs. For those of us who are non-musically inclined, but remaining within the Metaphor, substitute "guitar" and "harmonica" for those things, clarified by vision, that helps us pursue established goals. In other words, it is the seeking of simplicity, the vision of it, the philosophical pursuit, that matters, and not an actual census of "accounts." It is the unburdening of the mind and the heart and the spirit that is the real goal, opening the way to a clear examination of all of the blessings that life holds. Simplicity is a purity of heart, and a heartfelt aspiration, to focus on the feeling of Gratitude for what we have, in regard to gifts of the spirit, sensibilities of the soul, satisfactions of the mind, and of the finer perceptions, summoned and shared by talent and a few necessary tools...our instrument a computer, or a sketchpad, a notebook, or a notion. Say "Love and Gratitude" to a cup of water, then pour it over the open ground. Molecular photography reveals the water molecules exposed to that specific two-word thought, together, transform, transcendently, into beautiful bejeweled crystalline gems. All words or other stimuli of a positive affirmational nature evoke this water-crystal response, though "Love and Gratitude" is the precise formula for forming the prettiest forms. Visualize these as a pure viral virtue, transformed, and transformative, to all water in the ground that it touches, into which it flows. This ritual is as easy as it is elegant, to explain, as well as perform. Thus it has all the elements of what makes a meaningful meditation, including an amazing simplicity. Keep it simple. Operate within a few key principles. Focus on tools rather than toys. The tools could be anything, even a cup of water. The intent, the meaning, is what matters.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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15 ecotip 19 calendars 30 community resourceguide

11 KIDS' HEALTH MATTERS by Elizabeth Korcz, MD

13 ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS PREVENTABLE by Rodney Soto, MD

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Transcendental Meditation Program Introductory Lectures to be Presented in Birmingham

ohn Harrod, a certified teacher of Transcendental Meditation (TM), will be giving a series of lectures on the benefits of Transcendental Meditation in the Birmingham area in July. The lectures are free and open to the public. More than 6 million people of all ages, religions and professions have learned TM. The Transcendental Meditation program is the most effective, timetested, and thoroughly researched program for the elimination of stress and the unfoldment of full human potential. This simple, remarkably easy and enjoyable technique requires just 20 minutes twice a day, yet it yields benefits in every area of life. Over 600 scientific studies at more than 200 independent research institutions in 35 countries during the past 50 years confirm that the TM technique not only works but creates profound results in all areas of life. People learn TM for a variety of reasons: • • • • •

To help deal with stress To solve health problems To have a clearer and more creative mind To get more out of life and fulfill their potential For spiritual growth

Dates and locations of the Birmingham area lectures: July 10 – 2pm. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak St, Mountain Brook. July 10 – 5:30pm. Golden Temple Cafe, 1901 11th Ave S, Birmingham

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July 11 – 2pm. Vestavia Hills Library, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia. July 11 – 7pm. Hoover Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. July 12 – 7pm. 316 Fellowship, 2866 Pelham Parkway, Pelham. July 16 – 7pm. Birmingham Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham.

If you have any questions or need any further information on the lectures, please contact John Harrod at JLHarrod@charter.net.

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Remote Viewing and Breathwork™ Workshop at Unity

ome join us July 15 at our 11am Sunday Service, entitled “Quantum Physics and A New Understanding of Consciousness,” followed at 1:30-3:30pm by a workshop with Dr. Arnold, “Breath Work and Remote Viewing.” Learn to develop the practical expression of your intuition. Discover how the technology of Remote Viewing can help you reach your true potential. Breathwork™ is the conscious alteration of breathing; connecting the inhale and exhale without pause or lock in-between them. It is mind-awake meditation energetically connecting the inhale (charging) and exhale (discharging) with awareness. Breathwork™ sets up the conscious connection to breathing, helping create an altered state of consciousness. Emotional and spiritual integration is easier to initiate and connect with when mind clears and honest feelings surface through relaxed and connected breath. The natural awakenings

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workshop will be presented on a Love Offering basis. For more information on Dr. Arnold, visit Windhorse.org. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-251-3713. UnityBham.org. See ad on page 31.

Learn “The Last Set of SelfHelp Tools You Will Need to Use” at Unity

This class meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 7-8:30pm at Natural Forces Studio inside Birmingham Yoga at 605 37th Street South in Birmingham. $15 drop-in or a series of 4 classes for $50. For more information, contact Terri Heiman at NaturalForcesStudio.com or call 516-457-3885. See at on page 8.

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r. Michael Ryce presents Mindshifters® and StillPoint Breathing® on Saturday, July 14 from 8am-6pm. StillPoint Breathing® is a deep, process-oriented work. Experience the breath’s ability to reduce stress and remove limiting realities. This gentle self-help tool leads to the experience of self-acceptance, “Source Connectedness” and an ever-deepening serenity. MindShifters® are used in this work as a catalyst that quickly surfaces hidden mind dynamics so they can be examined and healed. Discover the role of the breath in self-healing, how to use MindShifters® to access suppressed realities, and how to remove emotions that promote unconsciousness. “The last set of self-help tools you will need to use.” Cost of the class is $125 for the day. Registration required in advance. Class will be limited to 30 participants. Call 205251-3713 to register. For more information, go to WhyAgain. com, or contact Dr. Michael Ryce, Rt. 3 Box 3280, Theodosia, MO 65761. 417-273-4838. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-251-3713. UnityBham.org. See ad on page 31.

irmingham Native, Paul Eitson, owner of Paul’s Pest Control Inc. has served commercial businesses, local restaurants and homes with the most effective pest control available, for over 20 years. Paul is also an organic farmer and beekeeper and is deeply concerned about the overuse of harmful materials in the pest control industry. Paul uses only safe EPAapproved products: natural and botanical formulations whenever possible. Paul’s Pest Control is unique because he has developed a three-step program to help eliminate insect pests. The program reduces the need for excess pest control treatments, and is custom-designed to fit each customer's needs and budgets. He constantly researches the latest in natural products that are safe for use indoors or out, with little or no detectable odor. The products are safe for your children and pets, safe for the ecological balance of your landscape and safe for the environment. See his website for seasonal pest control tips and monthly updates. PaulsPestControlBham.com. See ad on page 7.

Crystal Energy Class at Natural Forces Studio

Spiritual Journaling Class in Birmingham

new class all about crystal energy is forming at Natural Forces Studio in Forest Park. Crystals and minerals carry the most important ingredient for life on this planet...energy! Each week this class will explore the properties of various crystals along with color and light. Utilizing these properties we combine the energy of sacred circles with the energy and vibrations of the elemental kingdom. Combined with light, this group offers the body, mind and spirit an energetic clearing that balances and refreshes one into a state of rest and relaxation by cleansing the aura and strengthening one’s vibration. Crystals and stones have held mystical meaning for humans since before the dawn of history. Every culture and race have employed crystals and stones in their healing practices. Like herbs, which are used in curing illness, stones are considered to have a spirit or energy within, which can be called upon to aid the healer in his or her work. Stones can be used as antidotes, curatives, balancing agents, and as spiritual teachers. 6

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oin published author and life-long journal keeper Laurie M. Knight for weekly exercises and teachings about writing as a spiritual practice. You are invited to awaken your inner writer through exercises, which include meditation, Reiki, essential oils, chakra work, and the use of crystals and healing stones. Spiritual journaling is meant as a tool for supplementing whatever spiritual journey a person is on. It is a method by which a person can connect or reconnect more deeply with his or her soul’s purpose. It is a way to define what the soul’s purpose actually is. It is a way to explore what the person actually believes in terms of spiritual growth, spirituality, and what the meaning of existence actually is. Come experience the creative flow established through practice as Laurie guides you into your own inner self. Please provide your own journal. This class meets weekly on Wednesday (no class Wed, July 4th) from 11:30am-1pm at Natural Forces Studio inside Birmingham Yoga at 605 37th Street South in Birmingham. $15 drop-in or a series of 4 classes for $50. For more information contact Laurie at LaurieMKnight@ gmail.com or call 251-533-9148 or Terri Heiman at natural forcesstudio.com/blog or call 516-457-3885. See ad on page 8.

Back to School Check-Ups at Hoover Alt MD

ust when summer is in full swing, we have to start thinking ahead to the new school year. Hoover Alt MD is clearing time in their schedules for your children’s wellness physicals and immunizations (if desired). Get them healthy and well with supplements and nutrition counseling. Be ready for the new “Kid-year.” Bring your sports physical forms with you, too. School starts later this year, so you have all of July, and half of August, to get your child ready for the new school year, and have that essential wellcheck. (And the practice has some nice treat-deals for Mom, too.) Hoover Alt MD is a growing, innovative medical practice that augments Traditional Family Medicine with Complementary and Alternative medical therapies and practices, as well as a full range of Cosmetic and Spa Services. Hoover Alt MD, 3421 S. Shades Crest Rd, Suite 111, Hoover. Call 205-733-6676 to schedule an appointment today. See ad on page 2.

Documentary Film Series at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in July

Farmageddon.” The eclectic series explores the good, the bad and the ugly of food and its consumption. Showing each Sunday this month at 2 p.m., all films are free and open to the public. For more information about the films on the schedule and dates, visit BBGardens.org/Filmseries. The Certificate in Native Plant Studies program celebrates its first full year of instruction with an evolving educational program that strives to serve botany enthusiasts with experienced teachers in Alabama’s largest living museum. This month, two classes are available: Native Ferns and Their Relatives and Young Tree Care, both electives in the program. Dan Jones and Director of Education Henry Hughes will instruct these classes, respectively. To learn more about the program and to register for classes online, visit BBGardens.org/Filmseries. The Gardens is gearing up for another exciting Fall, filled with social activities and gatherings benefiting education. Mark your calendars now for the return of Cocktails in The Gardens, with three dates on August 9, September 13 and October 11. A revamped Antiques at The Gardens is set for October 5-7, and Junior Board of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will present the inaugural Dirt Dash 5K Fun Run on November 17. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open from dawn until dusk, 365 days per year. Admission to The Gardens is free. 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205-414-3965. BBGardens.org.

I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps. ~Mohandas Gandhi

irmingham Botanical Gardens continues its Documentary Film Series in July. As the Alabama Department of Tourism celebrates the Year of Alabama Food, the state’s most visited free attraction continues to achieve its educational mission by teaching the Magic City more about what it consumes. This month’s films are: “Fresh, Dive!, Queen of the Sun and

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Become Certified in Iridology in 3 months!

Taste of Transformation: The Perfect MidSummer Sampler

Iridology I Certification Class

July 20, 21 & 22

cross many centuries and a variety of spiritual teachings, certain activities have been recognized for their power to expand inner awareness of the Divine. Take a “taste” of some of these practices in a one-day conference designed to let you sample new practices or enjoy a variety of your favorites. Create your personal experience by choosing among activities such as meditation, yoga, journaling, breath techniques, chanting, tai chi, vision boards and many others offered during multiple breakout sessions. Additional information about the schedule and the facilitators is available at SpiritualToolbox.info/events. The “feast” takes place Saturday July 21, 2012, from 9am-5pm at Daniel Day Gallery, 3025 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham. The event cost includes lunch (vegetarian options available). $50 with pre-registration and $60 at the door. Pre-register and pay at SpiritualToolbox.info/events, or call 1-855-275-6248 for mailing instructions. Sponsors for this event are Center for Spiritual Living Metro Birmingham and Su’Luna Center for Higher Consciousness of Nashville.

$300.00 Become certified by the International Iridology Practitioners' Association. Contact Betty S. O’Brian, Vice President, IIPA betty.obrian@gmail.com

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Iridology I. Part One Certification for the International Iridology Practitioners Association. July 20, 21, and 22.

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ridology, or iris analysis as it is often called, is a method used by health practitioners to study the colors, marks and signs in the iris, pupil, and sclera of the eye. The shapes and colors of the iris reveal the constitutional strengths, genetic weakness, and the changes that take place through our acquired living: how we drink, eat, think and feel. The iris and sclera can be used to identify areas of nutritional deficiency (nurture points). Then, measures may be taken to encourage healing. Many medical doctors, healers, natural therapists and laypeople choose a career in Iridology. Iridologists are in great demand all over the world as patients are increasingly searching for alternative ways to find the causes of their health problems. The eyes are more than windows to the soul. They are reflections of one’s wellbeing. Healthy people will have bright eyes and clear scleras (whites of the eyes). Darkness and dullness indicate illness and stress. Iridologists have shown that the iris and sclera are the “road map” to one’s genetic makeup and current stressors. Studying the iris, when correlated with our diet, lifestyle history, age and emotions, allows an understanding of ourselves. “There is nothing else I know of that gives me the information I need to understand my patients on a deep level. Without the tools of Iridology, I’d be working with one hand tied behind my back.” Says Dr. Bill Caradona.

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Expansion of Love

The expansion of love begins as a small seed from within. First I learn to love and nurture myself. And then as my spirit awakens I find that when I help others, I help myself. And from that awareness my love expands and overflows out into the universe. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Art and Text by Rita Loyd. Copyright ÂŠ 2012

Rita Loyd is a professional watercolor artist and writer. The message of her work is about the healing power of unconditional self-love. Rita began painting in 1996 as a way to cope with chronic illness and depression. Through this journey, the creative process became her teacher, healer and friend who would guide her to find the true meaning and experience of unconditional self-love. Rita writes about this experience and all that she has learned about unconditional self-love in her new book Unconditional Self-Love: What It Is, Why It's important and How to Nurture It in Your Life. You can purchase this book in Huntsville at Ruth's Nutrition, H. Raines Gifts or at www.NurturingArt.com, where you can view Rita's artwork and blog.

newsbriefs Mamacolada™: Breastfeeding Enhanced Naturally

illennial Superfoods LLC, a start-up business in Birmingham, announces the launch of a new product; a unique, healthy and delicious, ready-to-drink beverage created to support modern-day moms in their efforts to enhance breastfeeding. Millennial Superfoods LLC will start its production of Mamacolada™, an organic and all natural ready-to-drink galactagogue beverage. This unique and tasty drink naturally stimulates breast milk production while offering moms high nutrients and energy, thus making breastfeeding a more productive and pleasant experience for both mother and baby. Naturally, parents want to do the best they can to nourish their babies. Millennial Superfoods expresses this belief via their corporate proposition “Healthy mom, Health baby.” They are committed to help nourish a healthier generation and believe breastfeeding offers the best possible start for babies. Their mission is to promote the benefits of breastfeeding while supporting modern-day moms in this unique and embracing task. Millennial Superfoods understands that convenience is very important in today’s modern society. Mamacolada™ is a portable, ready-to-drink beverage that provides breastfeeding

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moms with a highly nutritious, energetic and delicious drink as a snack. Mamacolada’s taste is an authentic mix of tropical flavors. It is packaged in a 10.5-oz bottle and will be sold in cases of twelve units. Mamacolada™ is planned to be launched during the International Breastfeeding Week 2012 (August 1-8). Mamacolada.net. See CRG listing on page 30.

Death by Supermarket

o you ever wonder how the food we eat is affecting our bodies? Are all the foods we purchase and consume a good choice? Is what we eat actually making us sick? Learn how the foods we regularly buy in the supermarket could potentially affect our health and increase the risk of developing illnesses such as cancer, Alzheimer’s or heart disease. Join Dr. Rodney Soto on July 24, 2012 at 6:30pm when he will be discussing healthier options to nourish the body to help consumers make better choices. The event will be held at Grille 29 in Providence Village, Huntsville, and costs $25. Dinner is included. Please call 256-325-1648 to RSVP by July 23, 2012.

Kids' Health Matters by Elizabeth Korcz, MD

ur children and adolescents are so vivacious! They tumble, and get back up. They get sick, and lick it in just a few days…We are often tempted to think of them as indestructible and resilient. Don’t be fooled, though, as kids need good wellness care, too. We can be proactive with diet and supplements to keep them going strong. Every child/adolescent needs a well-check at least once a year. Modern medicine has somehow arranged it to give parents the idea that the only thing doctors have to offer kids are immunizations. It seems popular in our area for physicians to actually turn away parents who want their children cared for, but wish not to immunize. Whether to immunize, or not, babies and small children still need preventive care. I believe it is shameful for any medical professional to turn their backs on a child. Every kid—big or small—needs to be evaluated for their growth and development, both physical and cognitive/emotional. Many of the parents in my practice do not immunize, and at Hoover Alt MD, we always support the parents’ choice. As tiny babies and kids, some of the most common issues are skin rashes and feeding difficulties, or constipation. As they grow, allergies and breathing problems surface, and especially with croup-colds and the like. Equally important are developmental issues, like speech delays, or weak social development, which can be assisted tremendously with early interventions and therapy. A good doctor will want to check all these things with your infant or toddler. As the child grows to preschool age, there is continued need for developmental assessments. Are they reaching all their milestones? (We all know when babies crawl and walk, but for an older child, it is sometimes harder to know.) A knowledgeable physician is trained to look for clues and find any problems to get them taken care of before they result in more serious concerns. Growth deficiencies, allergies and asthma, and joint injuries are common issues. This is also the time when autism-spectrum disorders and Attention Deficit Disorders surface. So, even if you are not immunizing, please make a well-check for your child today. Elementary and Middle School-aged kids have their own

concerns and issues. There are often many questions and problems these kids have about growing up, and changes in their bodies. At this point, they are embarrassed and private, so they may not want to discuss with Mom and Dad. Additionally, if one parent is not in the home, or there are blended families, an outside “information source” and doctor/ friend is a useful ally. You’ll want to have your child checked for healthy pubertal transition, and they will often want to be reassured (just because the kid down the street has “hair” and they don’t… it’s okay.) Middle schoolers are also getting serious about their sports (needing physicals and injury care), and need nutritional advice at this age. It’s important to have an established relationship with a doctor they can like and trust for all these issues. Some diet fads and supplements (especially aimed at bulking up boys for football or wrestling) can even be dangerous to their health. Girls often face issues of body image and overweight concerns. Both genders need good counseling and intervention, now, to avoid a world of problems later in life. Even kids who aren’t what we think of as “obese” can have sugar regulation problems, or even type-II diabetes, which is on the rise in kids. As adolescents get older, and mature into adults, we often think “The doc-in-box will do if they get a cold.” Now, although the corner pit-stop certainly has its place when it comes to broken bones and Strep throat on a Sunday afternoon, even the older teen needs a real medical home. The old pediatrics practice with tons of babies might not be where they want to go, anymore. At Hoover Alt MD, we have a special place in our hearts for the care of teens. Specific training in Adolescent Medicine makes our practice the ideal preventive and sick-care stop for the young adult in your home. We all want our youths to be safe and smart as we send them out into the world. Sports and college physicals, as well as care for common issues such as asthma, mood disorders, joint problems or aches and pains. Digestive problems like Lactose Intolerance, irregularity, and Irritable Bowel are also possibilities at this age. Most importantly, preventive care like sleep and diet habits, personal safety, and alcohol/drug and sexual counseling are all topics that will likely not be handled at the Doc-in-Box. These things are addressed when a teen has a good medical home. In closing, as loving parents, the care of our children really never ends. Even once they’re gone from our homes, we continue to worry about them, and care for them. Make sure you are taking the right steps, today, to ensure their healthy futures. Dr. Elizabeth Campbell Korcz trained at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga, graduating in 2005. She completed her intern year at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, and transferred to Birmingham in 2006 to finish her residency locally, at Carraway Methodist Hospital. Board-Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Korcz has a growing, innovative practice in Hoover that augments Traditional Family Medicine with Complementary and Alternative medical therapies and practices. She is currently accepting new patients. Hoover Alt MD, 3421 S. Shades Crest Rd, Suite 111, Hoover. Call 205-733-6676 to schedule an appointment today. See ad on page 2. natural awakenings

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Wondrous Watermelon

n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers. One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected. These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions—associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood. “This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon. “Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

To Stay Sharp, Keep Moving

EAT FIBER FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY

ow consumers have another convincing argument to add more fiber to their diet. According to a National Cancer Institute study at the National Institutes of Health, which followed patients over a nine-year period, scientists associated the intake of fiber (about 30 grams per day) with a reduced risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases. Source: Archives of Internal Medicine

erobic exercise not only gets the heart pumping, it is also good for brain health. According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aerobic workouts can reduce the risk of dementia and slow its progression if it starts, because they deliver oxygen to the brain and generate nutritional factors that improve brain functioning. Exercise also facilitates neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Cancer Prevention in a Spice

his year, an estimated 52,610 people (38,380 men and 14,230 women) will develop cancer in the head and neck, leading to an estimated 11,500 deaths (or just under 22 percent), according to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s publication, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. New hope may lie in an ancient spice. A pilot study conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that eating curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, works to suppress a cell-signaling pathway that spurs the growth of malignancies in the head and neck. Further, curcumin reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (naturally occurring regulatory proteins) within saliva. Turmeric is widely used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking (curry, for example), and has been long valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. In India, women have used it for centuries as an anti-aging agent rubbed into the skin, as a poultice to promote wound healing and as a treatment for menstrual cramps.

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The Lowdown on Low Iron

ow levels of iron in the blood not only cause fatigue, but also may be linked to more serious health risks, including dangerous blood clots. Iron deficiency is widespread, and thought to affect at least 1 billion people worldwide, mostly women. Alleviating such deficiencies is a preventive measure. Source: Imperial College, London

Why Corn Syrup is Worse than Sugar

Alzheimer’s Disease is Preventable by Rodney Soto, MD

hy is it important to choose natural sugars instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Dr. Vanessa Bundy, a pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, remarks, “Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars and has some byproducts [that are] believed to be bad for us.” Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk. The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated high-fructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the mega-sweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy). Bundy explains, “The overall amount of fructose that is in HFCS is not much different than the amount in table sugar, but it’s believed there’s something in the syrup processing that plays a role in [producing] the bad byproducts of metabolism.”

Rice Syrup Alert

onsider reading labels and avoiding or restricting foods sweetened with rice syrup, at least for now. A recent study by researchers at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, found levels of arsenic in foods containing rice syrup that exceeded U.S. standards for bottled water. The sampling of products included cereal bars, energy shots (drinks) and baby formulas sweetened with organic brown rice syrup. Arsenic is toxic and potentially carcinogenic, and the researchers are pushing for regulatory limits in food, like those that protect drinking water.

lzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a neurodegenerative disorder that gradually and progressively robs a person of their mind, memory and personality. Ultimately the person is unable to recognize his or her family, loved ones, or himself. Unfortunately the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is rising. The Alzheimer’s association reports that every 68 seconds someone in America develops the disease. In the United States, an estimated 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and this number could increase up to 16 million by 2050. The financial cost of this condition to society is tremendous. Spending on Alzheimer’s disease care is expected to reach more than $200 billion dollars in 2012 and is projected to increase to $1.1 trillion per year (in today’s dollars) by mid-century. If this trend continues, Alzheimer’s disease will destroy the healthcare system and bankrupt both Medicare and Medicaid programs. But there is good news, Alzheimer’s disease is preventable. At the Holistic Medical Center of Alabama we can help you improve and maximize your cognitive function and brain performance by implementing interventions designed to reverse the degenerative process of brain aging. With the help of the latest advances in neuroscience we can help individuals improve mitochondrial energy capacity, optimize neuronal function and regenerate new cells. Study after study has clearly demonstrated that use of supplements, balanced nutrition, exercise, hormonal balance and stress management will significantly decrease our chances of ever developing Alzheimer’s disease. Brain mapping, neuro-feedback, transcendental meditation and stem cell enhancement are also other tools utilized to improve brain function and cognition. Our inability to cure or effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease makes prevention all the more important to our health care system. Dr. Rodney Soto is a board certified neurologist with expertise in holistic medicine and is founder of Holistic Medical Center of Alabama, P.A. His practice is located at 12205 County Line Road Madison, AL 35748. For more information or for an appointment call 256-325-1648.

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Shine On White Roofs Cool Local & Global Warming Some things are easy. A new study from researchers at NASA and New York’s Columbia University has concluded that painting a city’s roofs white or another light color could reduce the local ambient temperature by 5 percent or more during hot summer months. This negates the phenomenon scientists refer to as the “urban heat island effect”, in which the dark jungles of asphalt, metal and concrete turn cities into heat reservoirs, soaking up the warmth of the sun instead of reflecting solar radiation back into the atmosphere. In New York City, it was discovered that a white-surfaced roof was 43 percent cooler than its black counterpart. The city passed a law in 2007 to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 30 percent by 2030; increasing the city’s albedo (the amount of reflected solar radiation) by brightening its surfaces is one of the quickest, cheapest and most effective ways to achieve significant reductions. After announcing a plan to alter roofs atop the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal buildings in the summer of 2010, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “Cool roofs are one of the quickest and lowest-cost ways we can reduce our global carbon emissions and begin the hard work of slowing climate change.” —Source: Miller-McCune.com

Expanding Problem Cities Growing Like Weeds Worldwide Expanding cities around the globe, especially in fast-growing countries like China, India and Brazil, are putting the world under increasing environmental stress, according to experts at a climate conference, Planet Under Pressure, in

London, reports Reuters. The additional 1.5 million square kilometers of space they expect to be occupied by 2030 will mean growing greenhouse gas emissions and resource demand. The United Nations foresees global population rising from 7 billion to 9 billion people by 2050, adding roughly a million people each week. Farsighted urban planners want to improve how cities are planned, developed and run. “Everything being brought into the city from outside— food, water, products and energy— needs to be sourced sustainably,” observes Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the International GeosphereBiosphere Program at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Utility meters and sensors that monitor power generation network capacities and electricity supply and demand can help conserve energy. Builders can also target more efficient land use, better building standards and policies to promote public transportation instead of vehicle use. More urban areas need to follow the example of cities like Vancouver, in Canada, which obtains 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, and has developed a 100-year sustainability plan.

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Data Centers Leave Bigfoot Carbon Footprints Giant data centers, known as “clouds,” that store and transmit data, photos, emails, songs and streaming videos every day, have become one of the fastest-growing consumers of worldwide electricity. Now, a Greenpeace International report details the truth about how much coal is burned to operate and maintain this virtual, online cloud of electronic data transmission worldwide. Every day, tons of asthmainducing, climate-destroying coal pollution is emitted into the air just to keep the Internet going. The good news is that tech industry leaders such as Facebook and Google are starting to quit the coal habit; Apple’s new North Carolina data center will run in part on renewable, biogas-powered fuel cells and a large array of solar panels. A Greenpeace initiative is working to persuade Microsoft, Amazon and others to likewise disassociate their brands from the specter of poisoned air currently damaging the climate. Take action at Tinyurl.com/dirtycloud.

Sweet Survival Bees & Superbees Update While bee colonies die off around the world, pesticide chemical companies continue to protect their businesses by lobbying against bans on neonicotinoids, a group of nicotine-based toxins designed to paralyze insects by attacking their nervous systems. And that, claim critics, includes honeybees. Mounting authoritative research undermines the pesticide industry’s long-repeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations. The current double-whammy for honeybees is an Asian mite, the varroa, which feeds on honeybee young and adults and spreads viruses. To fight the pest, commercial beekeepers have turned to heavy feeding and medication to try to keep hives alive. Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s honeybee lab, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that have studied for the last decade why some hives had low mite levels, have determined that the bees in those colonies were able to detect mites hiding in sealed cells and feeding on developing young. The researchers’ goal is to breed a queen that will pass on to her colony the traits of resistance to pests and disease, gentleness, productivity and winter hardiness, thus creating a superbee. The project is ongoing. Source: Environmental Health News

Perfect Pools Practical Options for ChlorineFree Swimming Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on. In the typical, chlorine-laced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed. Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available. Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally chlorinated pool. An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and sometimes silver ions to maintain cleanliness. No salt and little or no chlorine are used. An oxidation system is a chemicalfree way to keep pools disinfected using ultraviolet light or electricity; it requires a generator. Production of ultrasonic waves pulsed through the water are the key to sonic cleaning; such a device destroys algae at a cellular level. Creating a totally natural ecosystem pool employs plants to form a breathable bottom more akin to a lake. MotherEarthNews.com (which offers building instructions) notes, “It can be constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech and once established, call for only a modicum of management. You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn. Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.” —Source: Care2.com/greenliving natural awakenings

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SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect by Claire O’Neil

Summer ever beckons with the freedom of possibilities that long sunny days foster. It’s a perfect time to cultivate the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures.

hy? Author Neil Pasricha observes, “I like to stop and remember sometimes that we’ll never be as young as we are right now. We only get 100 years or so to enjoy interior design, books, buffets and radio waves, clean sheets and good movie seats, bakery air, rain hair, bubble wrap and illegal naps.” The Toronto-based creator of the international bestseller, The Book of Awesome: Snow Days, Bakery Air, Finding Money in Your Pocket, and Other Simple, Brilliant Things, is on such a roll that he keeps adding to the list at 1000AwesomeThings.com. All it takes to travel this pleasurable path is a little attitude adjustment and awareness, agrees Victoria Moran,

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author of Creating a Charmed Life. She suggests we continually ask, “What simple thing can I do today that will make it an amazing day?” What follows is not exactly a bucket list, but more like a summer “sand pail”, sparked by Natural Awakenings publishers and contributors around the country. Taking cues from summers past and present, they are happy to offer a springboard to enjoyment.

Acting Like a Kid Again Just the thought of summer days to come brings back memories of free time, family vacations and outdoor fun. Whether we go swimming, sip real lemonade on the porch or catch and release fireflies with our kids or grand-

kids, we love renewing that “in the moment” feeling for ourselves. “I love hanging out with 3-yearolds,” says Pasricha, “because they’re still seeing the world for the first time. Every moment is right now.” If you’re having trouble reaching your inner child, “Think of how you were when you were 10 years old,” suggests Joy Behar, comedian and cohost of The View. “What did you like to do then?” Sometimes revisiting a childhood pleasure or two can provide the missing link to fresh summer fun. Here are some likely candidates. Retro sweets. “Every time I heard the tinkling bell of the ice cream truck, I would run out on bare feet for a treat, stubbing my big toe more times than I want to remember,” recalls Las Vegas Publisher Mary Ruetten of childhood summers in Southern California. Today, fresh fruit does the trick for her. A dip in the ol’ swimming hole. Reid Boyer, who publishes in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, observes, “Anyone that has experienced high summer heat knows the relief of a good, cool swimming hole. I still remember when my 4-year-old son and I packed up the pickup truck, drove to the community beach at the local lake and set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and toys. We must have jumped off the end of that pier 100 times each, doing silly jumps and egging each other on to top the last pratfall. We laughed until our bellies hurt.” Bike riding and kite flying. “My all-time favorite summertime treat is bike riding,” says Tina Woods, Natural Awakenings’ New York City publisher. “Being free and blowing in the wind is sheer exuberance. Flying a kite feels like that too, and anytime I pass a kite off to someone else a huge smile breaks out across their face. It’s beautiful to see!” Horseback riding. Amy Hass, a longtime publisher in West Michigan, notes, “My fondest summer pastime as a girl was spending every daylight hour with my horse. I would get to the barn early in the morning when there was still dew on the ground and spend all day cleaning up the stalls and barn, grooming my horse and then taking her out on country trails or maybe

along the train tracks, or else practicing in the ring for our next show. She loved cooling off by going for a swim in Lake Michigan.” Superheroics. Why not, asks Natural Awakenings contributor Bill Van Arsdale, of Naples, Florida, who recalls a favorite summer adventure on Cape Cod. “We would tie long beach towels around our necks that reached our ankles, rear back and run as fast as we could through the scrub grass and moss to the edge, where the hard surface broke off into a plunging dune that met the Atlantic shore. For a brief moment, yelling ‘Superman,’ capes flapping, arms and legs flailing, we all became our hero, before landing in a delightful steep skid of clay, pebbles and coarse glacial sand.”

Indulging the Senses The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer are easy to discover and recreate. They can be as simple as making the most of… Tai chi at dawn. For Atlanta Publisher Larissa Stewart, taking her Tai chi or yoga practice outside—by a lake or stream—is a great way to start her day. “In the early morning, there is often a cool mist rising from the earth that feels so delicate on your skin and refreshing to breathe. Everything is at peace around you accompanied by the quiet twitter of birds as they awake with the morning sun.”

Red wine at sunset. Jeff Browne, who publishes in New Mexico, loves getting out on a Vespa and scootering around by himself into the sunset. “Other times, I like to sit with friends on the portal (a New Mexican porch) and have a relaxing and feel-good therapeutic discussion, maybe accompanied by a glass of wine.” Dining alfresco. “On summer evenings,” says Northern California Publisher Jaime Mitchell, “my loved ones and I take every opportunity to indulge in outdoor meals, complete with citronella candles and cool, crisp salads featuring our state’s fresh summer fruits. Strawberries, peaches and nectarines become staples in my diet during warm months.” Classic clambake. As a youth, South Jersey publisher Don Moore spent summer vacations on Cape Cod, where, “Days spent by the water’s edge annually culminated in a classic neighborhood New England clambake.” Constructing the rock-lined pit and stoking the fire took all day, remembers Moore. “Layers of potatoes, lobster, mussels, corn and clams were laid between rockweed. After we covered the pit with a wet tarp and buried it under sand, mouthwatering aromas would begin to escape into the breezy evening air.” He adds, “I always felt close to nature when sitting on the beach listening to the crashing waves, while filling my hungry belly from a plate brimming with the ocean’s bounty.”

Stargazing… on land. Graphic Designer Steve Hagewood, of Bonita Springs, Florida, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a lifelong fascination with the night sky. “Pop bought a pair of high-powered military binoculars at an army surplus sale after the big war; I had a smaller pair from Sears Roebuck & Co. We would wrangle in good spirits over who got which pair and how long each of us could hold onto them amid the stillness of the cool, night air filled with the sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and moonflowers,” he remembers. … and on water. Peggy Malecki, Natural Awakenings’ Chicago publisher, loves the starry view from a friend’s sailboat on Lake Michigan. On one notable trip in a race across the lake, “In the wee hours of the midnight watch, the entire Milky Way galaxy stretched directly over the top of the boat as we caught small zephyrs off Traverse Bay,” she says. “Watching the Perseid meteor shower, we counted shooting stars and watched for satellites crawling through the night sky.”

Personal Pursuits “Having space and time to nurture our creativity may be one of people’s authentic hungers,” muses author Sarah Ban Breathnach, well-known for her Simple Abundance books. She suggests maybe allotting an hour a day to dabble in a hobby, to paint, to plot or to throw pots. It can feel like taking a little vacation every day. “Some days are shaped by summer pleasures, others are redeemed by them,” concludes Breathnach in Simple Pleasures. Making time for such simple joys nurtures an ongoing summer vacation state of mind. Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. natural awakenings

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Bringing Responsibility into Fashion by Molly Green

“The more freedom we enjoy, the greater the responsibility we bear, toward others as well as ourselves” – Oscar Arias Sanchez

e’ve come a long way from the days of bespoke tailoring and haute couture design houses. “High” fashion is around every corner. I dare say Charles Frederick Worth is turning in his grave. Access to trend-driven, low-cost fashion is everywhere. In the past few years, Forever 21, Nike, Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy, and Walmart (just to name a few) have all dealt with sweatshop and labor rights violation allegations. Companies seek out anyway to cut costs and increase shareholder revenue. One could obviously lay blame solely with these corporate bosses. Burn them at the stake. As for me, the blame lies across the board. A huge fault lies with western buyers and consumers. We demand on-trend garments at massive quantities with low price tags. Consumers would rather buy ten cheap shirts than one well-made,

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ethically made garment. Our closets overflow with the spoils of mass production. My question is, why do sweatshops still flourish if we all know they exist? The answer isn’t easy or clear. So many companies have outsourced their clothing production overseas. The companies they hire also outsource work. Cotton may be grown and harvested in China, dyed in Mongolia, cut in India and beaded in Indonesia. One top could travel thousands of miles before landing on the clean crisp shelves at your nearest Gap store. Overwhelmingly, Fast Fashion is stealing countless children from their parents’ homes and placing them into indentured servitude. However, Child labor isn’t the problem. Many large companies like Nike, totally outsource their production. Nike and Adidas both manufacture their products in Indonesia. Their employees are subjected to extreme exploitation. A living wage, benefits, health care, acceptable working conditions aren’t in the cards for them. Sixteen-hour days hardly

put food on the table for their families. All the while Nike and its constituents enjoy windfall profits. How can we stand for this? When I’m buying for the store, I’m constantly bombarded with options that are made overseas. These garments usually carry a wholesale price much lower than garments made in the US and Canada. I know most of the other buyers are looking at the garment for its astetics, fit, and price. I’m first and for-most wondering where it was born. Unfortunately, sweatshops fulfill a staggering amount of inventory that is sold in the United States. I’m not condemning every garment made out of the US, I’m just saying it’s really hard to trace impact. Obviously workers overseas would suffer without jobs and they need work. It’s a really difficult issue, and there doesn’t appear to be an immediate solution. A wise man once said, “It’s not enough to be compassionate, you must act.” That man was the Dalai Lama. So, the good news is I have advice for you: Invest in good-quality, timeless clothing. Consider most purchases as long-term investments. Limit your super-trendy purchases and, when possible, by them second hand. Do research on your favorite lines and find out where they’re manufacturing. Check the hangtags in your clothing to see the country of origin. Consider what you’re buying, If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. A hand-beaded t-shirt shouldn’t cost $15. Remember that someone is paying the price for that shirt…even if it’s not you. Sites like FairLabor.org and EcoFashionWorld.com can help you make educated decisions. Follow the code: First rule for every fashionista… do no harm! Molly Green is an eco chic boutique featuring fabulous earth friendly fashions. We carry sustainable, recycled, vintage and organic clothing for fashionistas with a style conscience. Our mission is to bring you classic collections attracting all devoted to style, fashion, and Mother Earth. Molly Green, 2817 18th Street South, Homewood. 205-637-7210. MollyGreenBoutique.com.

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Save the Black Warrior 2012 – Hours vary by location, through July 7. SweetWater Brewing Company is launching its annual “Save the Black Warrior” program, which has raised more than $35,000 to date to support Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s water protection efforts since the partnership began in 2008. Save the Black Warrior takes place at participating Tuscaloosa and Birmingham restaurants and bars through Saturday, July 7. Black Warrior Riverkeeper, 712 37th Street South Birmingham. 205-458-0095.

Alabama Farmers Market – The Market houses more than 500 farmers and vendors on its 49 acres of land, 33 of which consist of only produce, making it the largest market in the State. The summer hours for the markets are 24 hours a day, most vendors are open 7 days a week 5am-8pm, and farmers come in 24 hours a day. Alabama Farmers Market, 344 Finley Ave W, Birmingham. 205-251-8737.

Free Health Screenings – 10am-2pm daily through 2012. Protect your health with UAB HealthSmart’s free preventive health profile screenings. We check your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body fat level, and more and then help you prevent health problems through our free health talks, nutrition and fitness counseling, and group fitness classes/ programs. UAB HealthSmart, 301 Twentieth St N, Birmingham. 205-996-2304.

Five Apparitions of the Queen of Peace – 5am, 6am, 8:30am, 10:45am, 12pm, and 3pm through July 5. Our Lady Queen of Peace of Medjugorje will be present when we will receive five apparitions. Medjugorje visionary Marija Lunetti, will again be with us in a Re-Consecration of Our Nation. Free primitive camping is available. Caritas of Birmingham, 100 Our Lady Queen of Peace Drive Sterrett, AL. 205-672-2000.

Summer Reading 2012: Dream Big READ! – All day through July 27. Registration through July 13. Read for fun, prizes, and a free book. For babies through rising 6th graders. Last day to redeem prizes July 27. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831.

Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am-12:15pm, through July 18. With breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, the Prenatal Yoga classes focus on poses that help ease the discomforts associated with pregnancy and prepare the body for childbirth. Visit BabyBellyYoga.com or email KristaMartinJones@gmail. com for more info. Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham. 205-879-0411.

Teen Summer Reading 2012: Read, Perchance to Dream – All day through July 27. Registration through July 13. Read for fun, prizes, and a free book. For rising 7th through 12th graders. Last day to redeem prizes July 27. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831.

Summer Film Series: “Mamma Mia Sing-Along” (2008) – 2pm. The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular ‘70s group ABBA. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Avenue N, Birmingham. 205-251-0418.

American Public Garden Award at Birmingham Botanical Gardens – All day through Aug 31. The American Garden Award is a unique opportunity for the gardening public to vote on a specific flower or plant that they think has the most appealing garden characteristics. View the plants in person or online at AmericanGardenAward.org, where you can also cast your vote. Info Phone: 205-414-3960. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205-414-3965. BBGardens.org. Ready, Set, GO! Summer Camp – 8am-3pm, through July 20. Arts, crafts and fun activities. Lunch is provided by the Summer Lunch Program. Children must be 5 years or older. Spaces are limited, so register early. Ready, Set, GO! Outreach Program, 1616 27th St N, Birmingham. Mom & Baby Yoga – 11:15am-12pm, through July 19. Cultivate strength, increase energy and nurture your well-being all while bonding with your baby. This class is designed for babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months. Visit BabyBellyYoga.com or email KristaMartinJones@gmail.com for more info.

Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series – 2:30pm. Celebrating Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series in cooperation with Kingdom Comics. Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St S, Birmingham. 205-226-4000. Grants, Nonprofits and You! Class – Beginning at 2pm and 3:30pm. The Hoover Public Library is offering two classes to learn how to use the resources available in our Business Department, specifically the Foundation Center directory of grants. Hoover Public Library, Theatre-Level Meeting Rooms, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831. The First Annual Farmers Market – 6:30-9pm, through July 26. Find market favorites like fresh local produce, handcrafted jewelry, coffee beans, pasta, breads, cheeses, sauces, soaps, lotions and more. Kid-friendly activities and entertainment make it fun for the whole family. The market takes place near Urban Cookhouse, 250 Summit Blvd Suite 102, Birmingham. 205-967-0111.

Rainforest Romp Program – 3:30pm Tues and Thurs, through August 10. Take a trip through the rainforest. Hear the sounds of the canopy, investigate the diversity of the flora, and explore the creatures of the forest floor. McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N Birmingham. 205-714-8300. Farm Stands on the Railroad – 4-6pm, through Oct 31. Birmingham community gardens and urban farms will be selling fresh produce each week from April through October. Community gardens and urban farms that will be featured throughout the season include: Jones Valley Urban Farm, Rosedale Community Garden, PEER/East Lake Farmer’s Market, and West End Community Garden. Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham. 205-458-2168. Beyond Fit With Ash – 5:20-6:20pm, through Dec 31. This total body, high intensity style program, utilizing free weights, resistance and body weight as the workout portion along with Diet suggestions to help you attain and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable and extremely effective. $5 per class. Bailey Dance Studio, 1853 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 103, Hoover. 205-212-4697. Jamme’s Crunk Fitness Club Classes – Mondays 7:30pm; Wednesdays 6:30pm; Thursdays 5:30pm. This amazing studio offers a euphoric experience where you’re drawn into a sweat-filled frenzy of music, swirling lights and addictive dance. This class is open to the public and is not dependent on membership at the UAB Rec Center. Check website for schedule changes and holidays. UAB Rec Center Building, 1501 University Blvd, Birmingham. 205-960-7763. Birmingham Ghost Walk – 8-9:30pm Friday and Saturday evenings. Spooky tales of the paranormal history of Birmingham are revealed on this exciting and fun tour through the heart of the downtown area. Make reservations at GhostMagick.com or by calling 205-538-1853. Linn Park, 710 20th St N, Birmingham. 205-538-1853. Free Friday Flicks – 8:15pm, through July 27. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets out to enjoy Homewood’s free summer movie series known as Free Friday Flicks. Movies are for the entire family and begin around sundown, which is approximately 8:15pm. Come early to enjoy the bounce house, shaved ice, pizza and much more. Homewood Central Park, 1604 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood. 205-332-6700.

MONDAY, JULY 2 Norwood Market at the Trolley Shop – 10am-2pm, Summer Saturdays through Sept. 29. The Norwood Market includes a yard sale, fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods and local arts for purchase and fun children’s arts and crafts activities. Trolley Stop, 15th Ave and 32nd St N, Birmingham. 205-322-7361.

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Drumming up Dreams – 6:30pm. John Scalici’s dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4017. Radio Clinic: On Being – 8pm, through July 6. Described as a cultural “phenomenon” by the New York Times, the program engages listeners across the spectrum of belief and non-belief in conversation about life’s deepest questions. This program is being aired as part of The Radio Clinic on Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM/WSGN 91.5 FM during evening hours Monday through Saturday in June and July. 205-934-2606.

TUESDAY, JULY 3 Smithfield Library Presents “Chalk and Chocolate” – 10am. Come join us at Smithfield Libary as we make a beautiful piece of art and dip snacks in chocolate. Smithfield Branch Library, 1 8th Ave W, Birmingham. 205-324-8428. Walkabout Puppets presents Mr. Blister’s Toy Circus – at 10:30am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm. Madame MooMoo, Steenko the Strongman and more incredible performing toys bring laughter to the big top in The Library Theatre. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day 1776 at American Village – 11am, gates open; 12pm, programs begin. Alabama’s best Independence Day celebration. Join us for the fun, food and fireworks on America’s 236th birthday. Fireworks show and live music by the Montevallo Community Band. American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo. 205-665-3535. Southeastern Outings’ 4th of July Celebration: Picnic, Concert & City of Birmingham Fireworks – Picnic at 7pm, followed by a free 4th of July UAB Summer Band concert and fireworks provided by the City of Birmingham. Bring your own blanket or chairs and all your picnic supplies (no alcohol). UAB Bartow Arena, 617 13th Street S Birmingham. 205-631-4680. Thunder on the Mountain 2012 – 9pm. Birmingham’s traditional fireworks demonstration will once again illuminate the skies above the beloved iron man, Vulcan. Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham. 205-933-1409. Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham. 205-933-1409.

THURSDAY, JULY 5 Stories to Dream By – 10am. Listen to stories of dreams from faraway places and times long ago.

Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4017. Steampunk Jewelry – 1:30pm. Come learn how to make jewelry from hardware found in your junk drawer or the local hardware store. Powderly Branch Library, 3301 Jefferson Ave SW Birmingham. 205925-6178. iPad Experience – 2-3pm. Have you been itching to get your hands on a new iPad? Join us for an interactive iPad experience. Everyone will have the opportunity to play with an iPad and learn how to download apps and ebooks through overdrive. You will also learn how to create and use QR Codes. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655.

FRIDAY, JULY 6 Dan Wells Signing – 6pm. Dan Wells signs his new book, Hollow City. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th St. S. Homewood. 205-870-7461. “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” – 7pm. Harry finds himself selected as an underaged competitor in a dangerous multi-wizardary school competition. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Avenue N, Birmingham. 205-251-0418.

aspects of theatre led by a caring, enthusiastic faculty of professional theatre artists. Daily classes will include acting technique, voice and movement, improvisation, stage combat, ensemble building, play rehearsal and more. Children’s Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South Birmingham. 205-870-0073. Keep Your Act Together, An Acting Workshop for Seniors – 10am-12pm on July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25. Six two-hour sessions exploring of the basics of acting, this fun and active workshop is for senior adult beginners and experienced actors alike. Led by Martha Haarbauer, founder of The Seasoned Performers and former instructor of acting at UAB’s Department of Theatre. Artists on the Bluff, 571 Park Ave Hoover. 205-978-5095. Great Books Reading Group: Raymond Carver 6:30pm. The Great Books Discussion Group (GBDG) is discussing Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral.” Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121. Family Video Night – 6:30-7:30pm. Families that play video games together, have fun together. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and play some fun video games suitable for the whole family. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655.

Helena Sundown Cinemas: “Dolphin Tale” – 8pm, food and concessions begin 6:30pm. Free family entertainment on Friday nights. Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road, Helena, AL. 205-283-5356.

“On Creating Consciously” – 7-9:30pm. Dr. Michael Ryce presents simple processes for getting clear on achieving what you want and letting go of what you don’t. Discover your purpose and integrate it into your life. Free admission. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com.

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Summer Film Series: “To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – 2pm. Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Avenue North Birmingham. 205-251-0418.

Beginning Pottery Class – 10:30am-1pm, July 10-31 (4 week class). Join other adults in this introductory class for pottery. Shelby County Arts Council Gallery, 104 Mildred St. Columbiana. 205-669-0044.

Film Series: “Fresh” – 2pm. “Fresh” celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Lynn-Henley Lecture Hall in the Garden Center, 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham. 205-414-3950. “CiM:What is the World?” – 5:30-7pm. Dr. Michael Ryce leads “A Course in Miracles: What is the World?” Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com.

MONDAY, JULY 9 StageDoor Youth Theatre Full-Day Camp – 9am4:15pm, through July 20. In this 2-week camp for entering 6th-9th Graders, students will explore all

Karen White Signing – 11:00am. Karen White will be signing her new book, Sea Change. Phone orders welcome. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th St. S. Homewood. 205-870-7461. The Bookies Book Group – 10am. The Bookies meet at 10am in the Library’s Conference Room to discuss The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. New members are always welcome. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121. Five Points West Library Presents Spin Art and Sushi – 1pm. We will chow down on candy sushi as we make dynamic art. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W Birmingham. 205-226-4017.

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Kindle Classes – 5:30pm. Learn how to use your Kindle to download free eBooks from the library. There is limited seating so you must call to register for this class. Please bring your library card, Amazon login info, and Kindle device to the class. Gardendale–Martha Moore Public Library, 995 Mt Olive Rd Gardendale. 205-631-6639. The Literacy Council Tutor Training – 5:30-8pm on July 10 and July 17. The Literacy Council is training adult literacy tutors and we need you. With more than 92,000 adults in Central Alabama who are illiterate, the need is greater than ever. Training sessions are five hours long and are administered in two two-and-a-half hour workshops. Cost: $25 to cover materials and dinner. Literacy Council, 2301 1st Ave N # 102 Birmingham. 205-326-1925. Thyme to Read Book Group – 6pm. Thyme to Read will be discussing Silence of the Songbirds: How We Are Losing the World’s Songbirds and What We Can Do to Save Them by Bridget Stutchbury. Thyme to Read is a collaborative book group sponsored by The Library at The Botanical Gardens and Emmet O’Neal Library. For more information about the group, please contact either Hope Long at the Botanical Gardens Library (205-414-3920) or Katie Moellering at Emmet O’Neal Library (2054451118). The Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham. “Healing Through Relationships” – 7-9pm. Dr. Michael Ryce explores how to use forgiveness in relationships. An experiential workshop focused on learning usable relationship skills. Free admission. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-9082007. UnityBham.com. Bama Art House Summer Film Series 2012: “The Kid With a Bike” – 7:30pm. The story of a young boy, abandoned by his father, is left in a state-run youth farm. In a random act of kindness, the town hairdresser agrees to foster him on weekends. Directed and written by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne. Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa. 205-758-5195. Birmingham Arts Journal Community Reception/Reading – 7-8:30pm. Authors, artists and supporters of the Birmingham Arts Journal gather to appreciate the latest quarterly issue and to hear from those who make it work. This annual event celebrates the winners of the prestigious Hackney Literary Awards, whose works appear in the new issue of the Journal. Other authors, artists, poets and photographers will be recognized as well. Info phone: 205-326-4460. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121.

T-shirt Craft – 10:30am. Make your own “Between the Covers” summer reading T-shirt. All you need to bring is a clean, white t-shirt. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4015. Come See the Stars Shine – 10:30am. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655. Brown Bag Lunch Program: Early America 12:30pm. We’ll travel back in time today to colonial Jamestown, witness the establishment of the colonial government, and watch the birth of our nation. Please bring a sack lunch; drinks and dessert provided. For more info, contact Katie at kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us or 205-445-1118. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121. Own the Night by Eating Right with Chef “E”– 1pm. Chef “E” presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make. Registration Required. West End Branch Library, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave SW Birmingham. 205-226-4089. Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee – 2pm. Join us for a movie and popcorn. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4017.

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Once A Month Cooking Class – 6:30-8:30pm. This instruction-only class will teach busy cooks the art of preparing a month’s worth of meals in just one cooking day. The instructor will take you step by step through the process of planning, choosing freezer friendly recipes, shopping, prep work and what to expect on cooking day. Chelsea Community Church, 4176 County Road 39 Chelsea, AL. 205-678-9565. FREE “Getting the Stress You Need” – 7-9:30pm. This workshop explores the mind’s role in creating, managing and reducing stress. I Explore the difference between plans and goals, and understanding their impact on your physiology. Learn to make stress a best friend instead of an enemy. Dr Michael Ryce. Free admission. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 “Purpose, Personal Power & Commitment” – 7-9:30pm. Experience an exercise that provides an easy method for discovering the unique purpose you were created to accomplish. When you are aligned with your real purpose, everything changes. Dr Michael Ryce. Free admission. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham. com.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Hoop For Fitness, Adults – 10am. Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. Springville Road Regional Library, 1224 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham. 205-226-4081. Night Creatures – 11am. Children will have opportunities to interact with animals and the presenter in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four to five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and biofacts. West End Branch Library, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave SW Birmingham. 205-226-4089.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Dream Big: Southern Museum of Flight – 10-11am. Learn about the wonders of aviation. Bessemer Library, 400 North 19th St, Bessemer. 205-428-0410.

The Literacy Council ESOL Tutor Training – 5:30-8pm on July 12 and July 19. The Literacy Council is training ESOL tutors and we need you. Due to tremendous growth in Hispanic and other immigrant populations in Central Alabama, the demand for trained tutors to teach people to read, write, and speak English is greater than ever. Training workshops focus on the adult learner and incorporate strategies for successful ESOL tutoring. The training worskshops are five hours long and split into two nights of two and half hour sessions. Cost: $25 to cover materials and dinner. Literacy Council, 2301 1st Ave N # 102 Birmingham. 205-326-1925.

Own the Night by Eating Right with Chef “E” – 2-3pm. Join Chef “E” as she presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make. Registration Required. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655.

“Codependence to Interdependence” – 7-9:30pm. Dr. Michael Ryce explores tools for transforming dysfunction into health and wholeness thru relationships. Free admission. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Helena Sundown Cinemas: Surf’s Up – 8pm, food and concessions begin 6:30pm. Free family entertainment on Friday nights. Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road, Helena, AL. 205-283-5356. GeekFest – 8-10 pm. Geek out the library with Star Wars, Harry Potter, LOTR and more in an afterhours extravaganza for sci-fi/fantasy/gaming fans of all ages. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831. Storytime: Day Dreaming – 10:45am. Join Ms. Katie and Mrs. Eve as they use their imaginations to make their storytime dreams come true. Eastwood Branch Library, 4500 Montevallo Road Birmingham. 205-591-4944. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – 7pm. With their warning about Lord Voldemort’s return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Avenue North Birmingham. 205-251-0418.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 MindShifters & StillPoint Breathing with Dr. Michael Ryce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8am-6pm. Michael Ryce presents MindshiftersÂŽ and StillPoint BreathingÂŽâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last set of self-help tools you will need to use.â&#x20AC;? StillPoint BreathingÂŽ is a deep process oriented work. MindShiftersÂŽ are used in this work as a catalyst that quickly surface hidden mind dynamics so they can be examined and healed. $125 for the day, must register in advance, class limited to 30 participants. Call 205-2513713 to register. Info online at WhyAgain.com. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Native Ferns & Their Relatives (Elective) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30am-12:30pm. Approximately 90 fascinating species of fern reside in Alabama. This course will examine the life cycle of ferns and highlight typical characteristics of major fern families. Common Alabama ferns will be spotlighted with special focus on their identification, ecology, culture, and landscape uses. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205-414-3958. BBGardens.org.

Chess Tournament â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30pm. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to play chess? Visit the Chess Club on Wednesday afternoons and learn something you can use in the tournament. $5 per player. Space is limited. Please register by calling the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department at 205-879-0497. Emmet Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121. Chill Out!! Water Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm. Play water games and make snow cones. Perfect for elementary age children. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham. 205-833-8264. British TV/Doctor Who Fan Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30pm, second Saturday of each month. Our group is composed of seasoned fans as well as new fans, both young and old. All ages are welcome to attend. Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood. 205-877-8665.

Slippery, Slimy Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am-4pm. Lots of ooey gooey fun as educators conduct slimy experiments and show you how to make your own creations. On the plaza, you can enjoy even messier experiments this year and an oobleck pool. A change of clothes and a towel are recommended. McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham. 205-714-8300. Aromatherapy 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:45am-1pm. This workshop will explore 101 uses of essential oils in everyday life. Learn and explore various methods of how, when and why to use these oils for health, wealth and happiness. Natural Forces Studio in Forest Park inside Birmingham Yoga, 605 37th Street South. $25 material fee. Registration required. For more information contact Terri Heiman at NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog or call 516-457-3885.

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calendarofevents and magic tricks. Ages 7 and up. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 “Breath Work & Remote Viewing” – 1:303:30pm. Workshop with Dr. Gary Arnold. Learn to develop the practical expression of your intuition. Discover how the technology of Remote Viewing and Breathwork™ can help you reach your true potential. Presented on a Love Offering Basis. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Summer Film Series: “Casablanca” (1942) – 2pm. Set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War 2: An American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Avenue North Birmingham. 205-251-0418. Film Series: “Dive!” – 2pm. A documentary series all about food: the good, the bad and the ugly. Info Phone: 205-414-3950. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205414-3965. BBGardens.org.

Five Points West Library Presents Steampunk Jewelry – 1pm. Learn how to make jewelry from hardware found in your junk drawer or the local hardware store. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4017. McWane Center Science – 2pm. Join the McWane Center scientists as they present their ideas of ‘Dreaming Big’! Grades K-5 will have hands on science experiences. Reed-Harvey Park, 335 Polly Reed Rd, Center Point, AL. 205-853-9711. The Literacy Council Tutor Training – 5:30-8pm on July 10 and July 17. The Literacy Council is training adult literacy tutors and we need you. With more than 92,000 adults in Central Alabama who are illiterate, the need is greater than ever. Training sessions are five hours long and are administered in two two-and-a-half hour workshops. Cost: $25 to cover materials and dinner. Literacy Council, 2301 1st Ave N # 102 Birmingham. 205-326-1925.

Book BINGO Bash – 2pm. You’ll be surprised at the many books and other prizes you may win when playing a round of Book BINGO. Twenty-four hour advance registration required. Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St S, Birmingham. 205-226-4000. Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee – 2pm. Come and join us for a movie and popcorn. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4017.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 Third Thursdays at Dyron’s Lowcountry benefiting Emmet O’Neal Library – 4:30-6:30pm, Happy Hour; Dinner 5:30 until close, Tues-Sat. Have dinner or drinks 4:30pm-10pm at Dyron’s Lowcountry Restaurant, and they’ll donate 10% of the day’s proceeds back to Emmet O’Neal Library. Librarians will be on site to chat with diners, suggest some great reads, answer questions, and prove to you just how awesome the Emmet O’Neal Library is in this community. More info: contact Katie Moellering at 205-445-1118 or kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us. Dyron’s Lowcountry, 121 Oak Street Mountain Brook.

MONDAY, JULY 16 Creative Arts Day Camp – 9am-3pm, through July 20. Use Ruffner’s natural surroundings to encourage your artistic talent. Mediums will include: painting, drawing, weaving, and sculpting. For campers entering 1st–8th Grade. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham. 205-833-8264. Sleeping Bag Stories – 3:30pm. Bring your sleeping bag and cozy up to some stories, songs and activities at the Albert L. Scott Public Library in Alabaster. Contact library for more details. Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster. Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition – 6-7:45pm. Join us for fun food and food for thought as we view a comic book-themed documentary film and dish about it afterwards. Tonight’s film provides the inside scoop on one of the most colorful and popular of all American art forms, from the fantastic adventures of superheroes Spiderman, Captain America, and Batman to the realism of American Splendor. Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St S, Birmingham. 205-226-4000. Five Points West Presents “Stories to Dream By” – 6:30pm. Listen to stories of dreams from faraway places and times long ago. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4017.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 This Magic Moment – 10:30am. Join Magic Man Larry MOORE for an afternoon of magic stories

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Caffeine and Canvas – 6:30pm. Paint a masterpiece with an instructor to take home and revamp your room. Grades 7-12. Call 444-7826 to register beginning July 3. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831. Bama Art House Summer Film Series 2012: “Turn Me On, Dammit!” – 7:30pm. Set in Skoddeheimen, Norway, 15-year-old Alma is consumed by her hormones and fantasies that range from sweetly romantic images of Artur, the boyfriend she yearns for, to daydreams about practically everybody she lays eyes on. Directed by Jannicke Systad Jacobsen and written by Jannicke Systad Jacobsen and Olaug Nilssen. Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa. 205-758-5195.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Zumba – 10:30am. Now’s the time to join in and see what all the buzz is about. Come and participate in a zumba class. No experience necessary. Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham. 205-226-4017. Brown Bag Lunch Program: Historic Landmarks of the World – 12:30pm. From swords of the samurai to the tranquility of a temple, Dan Cruickshank experiences the extremes of Japan. Then, in China, he walks the Great Wall, contemplates the massed ranks of the Terracotta Army and finds peace in the Empress of China’s marble boat. Please bring a sack lunch; drinks and dessert provided. Info: contact Katie at kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us or 205-445-1118. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121.

FRIDAY, JULY 20 “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” – 7pm. As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously “This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince” and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort’s dark past. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave N, Birmingham. 205-251-0418. Helena Sundown Cinemas: The Incredibles – 8pm. Movies are shown weekly beginning in June and run through August in the Helena Amphitheater Park beginning at 8pm. The concession stand and food service begins at 6:30pm. Admission is free. No outside food allowed. All concession sales are used to purchase Helena playground equipment located in the Amphitheater park. Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road, Helena, AL. 205-283-5356.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Learn to Meditate – 9am-12pm. An authorized meditation instructor will give detailed instruction and guided meditation so that you have all the tools necessary for a daily practice. Ideal for beginners or students wanting to refresh their meditation technique. $25.00 (or whatever you can afford). Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, 714 37th Street South Birmingham. 205-595-1688. Float Your Boat – 10am-2pm. First race at 1pm. Fun-filled, family event featuring balsam wood boat

races on a newly-designed race course, food, entertainment, and prizes. Visit BSC.edu/sec to reserve your boats or become a Float Your Boat sponsor. Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, 3906 Turkey Creek Rd, Pinson. 205-680-4116. Amber McRee Turner Signing – 11am. Amber McRee Turner will be signing her new book, Sway, on Saturday, July 21. Phone orders welcome. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th St. S. Homewood. 205-870-7461. Ozan Vineyard Wine & Train Excursion – 12pm. This three-hour event includes a Souvenir Wine Tasting, Gourmet Box Lunch, and Heart of Dixie Railroad train excursion. Starts at OZAN at noon. $29 per person plus tax. Ozan Vineyard and Cellars, 173 Hwy 301, Radio Clinic. 205-668-6926. Adult Summer Reading: Ernest Hemingway Birthday Party – 2-3:30pm. Celebrate Hemingway’s birthday, Papa-style, with beard contests, daiquiris (non-alcoholic), and plenty of fun straight from the Florida Keys. Info: contact George at 205-445-1121 or gsawaya@bham.lib.al.us. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Film Series: “Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?” – 2pm. A journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive. Info Phone: 205-414-3950. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205-414-3965. BBGardens.org. Summer Film Series: “Wizard of Oz” (1939) – 2pm. Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave N, Birmingham. 205-251-0418.

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lib.al.us or 205-445-1118. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121.

Bama Art House Summer Film Series 2012: Surprise Final Film – 7:30pm. A special surprise film to celebrate the finale of the Bama Art House Summer Film Series. The mission of the Bama Art House is to bring current, contemporary independent film to Tuscaloosa, transforming the Bama Theatre into a cinematic Art House, one night a week. Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa. 205-758-5195.

Better Than Therapy Book Club with Leslie West – 2pm. We explore Ann Patchett’s masterpiece Bel Canto, a story that balances terrorism, love, and opera. All are welcome Homewood Public Library, Lucretia Somers Boardroom, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood. 205-332-6620.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 Drumming up Dreams – 10am. John Scalici’s dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion. Smithfield Branch Library, 1 8th Ave W, Birmingham. 205-324-8428. Dream Big Family Carnival – 6pm. A night of games, prizes, and lots of fun for all readers who have read many stories this summer and earned a summer reading certificate. Twenty-four hour advance registration required. Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St S, Birmingham. 205-226-4000. Andrea Whitfield Signing – 6pm. Andrea Whitfield’s signing of her book Felicia Fights Fat with Phone Power. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th St. S. Homewood. 205-870-7461. Adaptations AfterParty: “Watchmen” – Adaptations is Avondale Library’s book-to-film group. For each title, we host a screening party (where we watch the movie) and an AfterParty (where we discuss the book and film). Patrons are invited to attend either program, and may attend both for the full experience. Tonight we’ll be discussing the graphic novel “Watchmen” and the film it inspired. Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St S, Birmingham. 205-226-4000.

Play On Con – through July 29. Play On Con (POC) is a family-friendly four-day fantasy and science fiction fandom convention held each year in Birmingham. See website for complete schedule. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park, 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham, 205-854-4460. Summer Reading Finale with McWane Science Center – 10am. The McWane Science Center presents a fun science experiment demonstration to wrap up our summer program. Contact kmoody@bham. lib.al.us or call 680-3812 for more info. Soiree@SoHo – 6:30-9pm. Young professionals are invited to join the Girl Scouts YP Society for live music, food and drinks, a silent auction and role model runway fashion show provided by Belk at Brookwood Mall. Proceeds from the event ensure that girls across the North-Central Alabama have the opportunity to participate in Girl Scout programs. You must be 21 or older to attend this event. Rosewood Hall at SoHo SquarE, 2850 19th St S, Homewood. 205-453-9530. Nonfiction Book Group: Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel – 7-9pm, fourth Tuesday of each month. Hoover Public Library’s nonfiction book discussion group. Info Phone: 205-444-7840. Hoover Public Library, Theatre-Level Meeting Room, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831.

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Adventure Day Camp – 9am-5pm through July 27. For campers entering 6th-8th Grade. Adventure Field trip activities include: rock climbing lessons, canoeing on the Cahaba, horseback riding, high ropes course challenges, touring a cave, and swimming. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham. 205-833-8264.

Fabulous Finale Party – 6:30pm. Grades 7-12 can dance at our end of summer party, eat pizza and enter for a chance to win door prizes. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7831.

Dream Big with Mr. Mac and Friends – 10:30am. Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a special party featuring stories and songs with our own Mr. Mac. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, Arrington Auditorium, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655.

Brown Bag Lunch Program: Ancient Athens – 12:30. In today’s film we’ll visit this ancient city of Athens, where the roots of western civilization first began to grow. We’ll see tombs, temples and statues as we learn about the cultural and literary environment which burgeoned in this beautiful city. Please bring a sack lunch; drinks and dessert provided. Info, contact Katie at kmoellering@bham.

Springville Road Library Presents Larry Moore 6:30pm. What happens in haunted houses? Is there magic of the mind? Come hear the stories and see

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Young Tree Care – 8:30-12:30pm. Proper planting methods, watering, fertilizing, mulching and pruning. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205-414-3965. BBGardens.org. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” – 7pm. As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of the most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Avenue North Birmingham. 205-251-0418. Helena Sundown Cinemas: “Zookeeper” – 8pm. Food and concessions start 6:30pm. Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road, Helena, AL. 205-283-5356.

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ongoingevents SATURDAY, JULY 28 27th Annual Function at The Junction – 10am10pm. Come enjoy music, food, parade, dance performances and community arts at historical hallmark Tuxedo Junction. Erskine Hawkins Park, Ensley Birmingham. 205-788-3672.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Film Series: “Farmageddon” – 2pm. “Farmageddon” tells the story of small, family farms that were providing safe, healthy foods to their communities and were forced to stop, sometimes through violence, by agents of misguided government bureaucracies, and seeks resolution. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205-414-3965. BBGardens.org. Summer Film Series: “Psycho”/”The Man Who Knew Too Much” – 2pm. Two classic Hitchcock films. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave N, Birmingham. 205-251-0418.

MONDAY, JULY 30 Monday Morning Investment Club – 10am. Join us for an in depth discussion of topics on personal finance and investing. The Monday Morning Investment Club meets bimonthly on a select Monday each month at 10am in the Library’s Conference Room. Info: Contact Katie at 205-445-1118 or kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121.

TUESDAY, JULY 31 Celebrate Harry’s Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival – 10am-4pm. In celebration of Harry’s birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655. Intro to Genealogy Class – 11:30am. Learn how to do genealogy research. Go to Tinyurl.com/GenieIntro to print out the class handout and bring it with you. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3655. Genre Reading Group: Bestsellers – 6:30pm. Read any book, fiction or nonfiction, that has appeared on any bestseller list and come tell us about it, plus get ideas from other readers. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook. 205-445-1121.

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Mindfulness Meditation and Discussion Group 9am. In the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Chairs are provided, or bring your own cushion. Childcare available. Contact Sharron Swain at Dre@uucbham. org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham, 4300 Hampton Heights Dr. 205-945-8109.

Pilates Reformer Duet/Trio –7:45am and 4:15pm. Genevieve Ward. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100 Independence Dr, Homewood. 205-6391062. BlissfulHeights.com.

Sunday School “The Unity Attutude” – 1010:30am. Facilitated by Rev. Terry Ware. Based on Lee Jampolsky’s book Smile for No Good Reason, is a series designed to support us in realizing healthy, happy lives, the kind of happiness that changing our jobs, our partners, or our income brackets can’t help us attain. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Healing Ministry – 12:30-1:30pm, first and third Sunday of each month. The Unity Healing Ministry offers healing through prayer and energy balancing to individuals following Sunday service in our upstairs Healing Center. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Power Pilates Mat – 2pm. Genevieve Ward. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100 Independence Dr, Homewood. 205-639-1062. BlissfulHeights.com. The Appalachian Trail Club of Alabama (ATCA) 2pm, first Sunday of each month. Alabama Outdoors (downstairs), 3054 Independence Dr, Birmingham. Pinhoti@bellsouth.net. Pinhoti.org. Chess: Scholastic Chess Club – 2-5pm. Schoolage players of all skill levels are welcome. Chess coach Michael Ciamarra hosts. Chess, Checkers, Go. Free. Books A Million, Brookwood Village. 205-870-0213. Course in Miracles Workshop – 5:30-7pm. Based on Kenneth Wapnick’s highly acclaimed workshop, “What It Means to Be a Teacher of God.” Facilitated by Angela Julian. Free, open to the public, and can be attended at any time. Contact Angela at AcimJulian@gmail.com to receive study material. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Sunday Service – 11am-12:30pm. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Meditation – 7pm. Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, 714 37th Street South. Free admission. 205-595-1688. Birmingham-ShambhalaMeditation.org. Spoken Word – 6-8pm. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame presents spoken word performances the third Sunday of each month. The Carver Theatre, 1631 N 4th Ave, Birmingham. 205-254-2731. JazzHall.com.

Vinyasa Flow & Restore Yoga – 9am. Jasper Wolfe. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100 Independence Dr, Homewood. 205-639-1062. BlissfulHeights.com. Core Barre – 12pm and 6:45pm. This fun, fatburning format of interval training quickly and safely reshapes the entire body. It is non-impact and targets all major muscle groups while improving posture. $18. Register online. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961. PilatesOnHighland.com. Movement to Music for Children with Special Needs – 2-2:45pm Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug 4. A class designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up with Down Syndrome and/ or Autism that provides a creative environment for improving gross motor skills and social skills. Choose one or both sessions per week. Children’s Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South Birmingham. 205-870-0073. Montevallo Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Fresh locally grown produce, pasture fed beef, free-range chicken, organic produce and herbs, local honey, and fresh bread. Montevallo First Baptist Church, 660 Main St, Montevallo. 205-665-1519. Martial Arts – 5-6pm. Books, Beans & Candles Metaphysical Shoppe, 1620 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham. 205-453-4636. MHagood@ gmail.com. BookBeanCandle.com. Zumba® Fitness With Ashley – 5:20pm. Zumba® Fitness fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. $5 per class (cash or check only). No membership required. Bailey Dance Studio, 1853 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 103, Hoover. 205-212-4697. BaileyDance.com. Pilates Mat – 5:30pm. A series of floor-work exercises emphasizing core strength, breath control, flowing movement, the development of long, lean muscles and a decompressed spine. $15. No reservation needed. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961. PilatesOn Highland.com. Introduction to Pilates Equipment – 5:30pm. Become familiar with the equipment used in the Pilates method, including Reformer, Tower, and Chair. $30. Register online. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961. PilatesOnHighland.com. Expresso Yourself Painting Classes in Alabaster – 5:30-8pm, first Monday of each month. Get in touch with your inner artist. Instructor: Debbie Sullivan.

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Shelby County Instructional Service Center, 601 First St S, Alabaster. 205-669-0044. Chess Club – 6-7:30pm every Monday through April 30. Get a lesson from a chess coach and try your skills against other players. Ages 7 and up. No registration required. Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook), 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook. 205-879-0497. Crunk Fitness – 6-7pm. A combination of basic aerobics movements and funky hip-hop dance moves, broken down so anyone can do it. Free. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. Railroad Park, 17th Street Section B, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham. 205-521-9933. The Magic City Toastmasters Club – 6:15pm. Trinity Medical Center, 800 Montclair Rd, the 820 Professional Building (Nursing School). ZSupport@ TheToastMastersTornado.com. Meditation – 6:30pm. Twin Hearts meditation classes held every Monday. Free admission. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. 205-908-2007. UnityBham.com. Circle of Champions Toastmasters Club –6:307:30pm, first and third Monday of each month (except holidays). Abundant Life Church, 1625 Kent Dairy Road, Alabaster. 205-218-8136. RCooperdtm@yahoo.com. BAO Bingo – 6pm, doors open; 7pm game starts. First Monday of each month. Cost to play is $15 for five games plus $1 for the bonus game and $1 for an ink dauber. You must be 19 to enter. Birmingham AIDS Outreach, 205, 32nd St S. BirminghamAID SOutreach.org. Board Games – The J. Simpkins Gallery hosts Classic Monday each Monday after work, featuring classic board games, classic movies, and refreshments. 1608 Floyd Bradford Rd, Trussville. Admission $5. 205-957-5448. Afro Aerobics (African Dance Fused with Aerobics) 6:30-7:30pm. A low impact/high energy workout designed to bring wholeness to the body, improve your fitness level, and cardiovascular system. If you want a great way to get in shape then this is the class for you. $8 per class. Bethesda Family Life Center, 1721 Dennison Ave, Birmingham. 205-218-2381. Are you Psychic? – 7-9pm. Exploring intuition. Learn and practice techniques to enhance intuition and psychic abilities. Terri Heiman, Natural Forces Studio, 605 37th St S, inside Birmingham Yoga. $15 drop in or 4/$50. NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog. Irish Dance – 7-8:30pm. Irish set dance classes for adults and mature teens. Beginners welcome. $5. Children’s Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South, Homewood. 205-678-8569. Meditation – 7pm. Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, 714 37th Street South. Free admission. 205-595-1688. Birmingham-ShambhalaMeditation.org. Swing Dance – 7pm lessons, 8-10pm social dancing. The Birmingham Lindy Dancers Association hosts “Just Gotta Swing.” $5-$7. Bella Prima Dance

Studio, 3712 Lorna Rd, Birmingham.704-533-5017. JustGottaSwing.com.

at PilatesonHighland.com. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961.

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The BE FIT Group Experience – 6-7pm. By using just your body weight, this workout routine will help tone muscles, build endurance, and boost metabolism. Free. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. You will be required to sign-in each time you participate in this class. The Hillside at Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham. 205-521-9933.

Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama (ACA) – Support group meeting for individuals and/or families on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. ACA office, call for time and details. 205-871-7970. Alzca.org. Pilates Reformer Duet/Trio – 8am with Genevieve Ward and 5:45pm with Virginia Rives. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100 Independence Dr, Homewood. 205-639-1062. BlissfulHeights.com. Tuesday Tours of AWS – 9-10am, Tuesdays through May 31. Take a tour of Alabama Waldorf School and get a glimpse into the joyful learning experience of the Waldorf student. Alabama Waldorf School, 1220 50th St S, Birmingham. Yoga for the Back and Fibromyalgia – 9-9:45am. Iron Beach Gym, 1729 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale. Call or email Laura Thornton at 205-854-5683, YogaByLaura@att.net for current schedule and information. Beginning Yoga – 10-11am. Iron Beach Gym, 1729 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale. Call or email Laura Thornton at 205-854-5683, YogaByLaura@att.net for current schedule and information. Network Birmingham – 11:30am, first Tuesday of each month. Network Birmingham promotes communication among career-oriented women. Each meeting includes networking time, a businessrelated educational program, a full lunch, announcements, and door prizes. Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham. NetworkBham.net. Reiki Circle – 12-1pm, 1st Tuesday of each month. Experience hands of Reiki energy and meditation. Relax, refresh and release stress. No experience necessary. Terri Heiman, Natural Forces Studio, 605 37th St S, inside Birmingham Yoga. $15 drop in or 4/$50. NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog. Hatha Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. The student is guided to a deep level of physical and mental wellbeing, vitality, and relaxation, promoting flexibility, strength, and health for the entire system. Beginners always welcomed. $5 per class. pH Balanced Fitness, 3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Birmingham. 205-936-0820. pHBalancedFitness.com. VA Voices Toastmasters – 5-6pm. Birmingham VA Medical Center, Third Floor, 700 19th St S, Birmingham. PGresh@uab.edu. Zumba Dance Calorie Burn-Off Sessions – 5:30pm. Zumba is a Latin inspired dance/fitness class where you can easily have fun and burn 500-1000 calories per session. Ages 12-84+ have attended. No dance experience needed. $5 per class. Homewood Community Center, 1632 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood. Pilates Boot Camp – 5:30pm. A great mix of cardio and core strengthening interval training. $18. Register

21 Essential Lessons of Life – 6-7:30pm. Study group seeking answers to the basic questions of life. Facilitated by Pat Hahn, 205-337-6426. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave, Birmingham. 205-251-3713. UnityBham.com Sidewalk Salon: E.M.P.A.C.T Alabama – 6pm. Sidewalk Salon’s are free networking and educational events for filmmakers and film buffs. March’s Salon will feature Bobby Jon Drinkard, of AIDT, who will speak about the State’s new Entertainment, Media, Production & Crew Training (EMPACT) Program. First Tuesday of each month in the sideroom at Rojo, 2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-324-0888. The Vulcan Hash House Harriers – 6:15pm. Weekly run. Affectionately known as “A Drinking Club with a Running problem,” Vulcan H3 is a non-competitive running group for people of every athletic ability. Starting at 6:15pm with a 3–5 mile trail somewhere around Birmingham concluding with general mischief and drinking. VulcanH3.com. Vestavia Toastmasters – 6-7pm, first and third Tuesday of each month. Vestavia Board of Education Building, 1204 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills. 205-937-4099. SpeakWithEase@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Trussville Civic Center, 5391 Trussville Clay Road, Trussville. Call or email Laura Thornton at 205-854-5683, YogaByLaura@ att.net for current schedule and information. Meditation – 7pm. Free. Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, 714 37th Street S. 205-595-1688. Birmingham-Shambhala-Meditation.org. Ballroom Dance – 7pm. Ballroom dance lessons in various dance styles. $3. No partner required. South Highland Presbyterian Church, 2035 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-933-0790. HPCbhm.org. Cha-Cha Dance – 7-8pm. Beginner level cha-cha lessons. No partner required, all ages welcome. $3. South Highland Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 2035 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-933-0790. The Society for Creative Anachronism – 7pm. A group dedicated to the sports, arts, and sciences of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Homewood Senior Center, 816 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood. BaronyOfIronMountain.org. Course in Miracles – 7-8pm. New “Text Made Simple” Book Study with commentary provided by Pathways of Light (PathWaysOfLight.org). For more info contact Angela Julian, Facilitator at AcimJulian@blogspot.com or 205-370-5721. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Avenue, Birmingham. UnityBham.com.

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Folk Dance Classes – 7:30-9pm. Open to all. No experience necessary. $2. Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham. 205-956-1735. Alabama Orchid Society Monthly Meetings – 7:15pm. The Alabama Orchid Society welcomes all visitors and extends an invitation to attend monthly meetings which are held at Birmingham Botanical Gardens (Hodges Room) every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham. 205-933-8688.

wednesday French Conversation: Daniel Rabourdin hosts an informal French speaking group the first and third Wednesday of each month at Barnes & Noble at the Summit. 205-370-3542. DRabourdin@ewtn.com. Pilates Reformer Duet/Trio –6am, 7:45am, and 4:30pm classes with Genevieve Ward; 6pm class with Virginia Rives. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100 Independence Dr, Homewood. 205639-1062. BlissfulHeights.com. Lupus Outreach Group – 10am, second Wednesday of each month. Homewood Public Library, Room 116, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham. Kala485@yahoo.com. Spiritual Journaling –11:30am-1pm. Awaken your inner writer through exercises, meditation, Reiki, essential oils, chakra work, and the use of crystals and healing stones. Come experience the creative flow established through practice. Laurie M. Knight, Natural Forces Studio, 605 37th St S, inside Birmingham Yoga. $15 drop in or 4/$50. NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog. Noon Prayer Service – 12-12:30pm. For a midweek spiritual boost, come to the Wednesday weekly noon prayer service and meditation service at Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave, Birmingham. 205-251-3713. UnityBham.com. Movement to Music for Children with Special Needs – 2-2:45pm Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug 4. A class designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up with Down Syndrome and/ or Autism that provides a creative environment for improving gross motor skills and social skills. Choose one or both sessions per week. Children’s Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South Birmingham. 205-870-0073. Calera Farmers Market – 3-6pm. Help us spread the word that right here in the great City of Calera neighbors are coming together to buy fresh local produce straight from the great Alabama farmers who grew it. Oliver Park, 9758 Highway 25 Calera, AL. 205-281-1975. Farm Stands on the Railroad – 4-6pm, April through October. Community gardens and urban farms that will be featured throughout the season include: Jones Valley Urban Farm, Rosedale Community Garden, PEER/East Lake Farmer’s

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Market, West End Community Garden. Railroad Park, 17th St Plaza, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham. 205-458-2168. Pilates Mat – 5:30pm. A series of floor-work exercises emphasizing core strength, breath control, flowing movement, the development of long, lean muscles and a decompressed spine. $15. No reservation needed. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961. PilatesOn Highland.com. Martial Arts – 5-6pm. Books, Beans & Candles Metaphysical Shoppe, 1620 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham. 205-453-4636. MHagood@ gmail.com. BookBeanCandle.com. Belly Dancing – 6-7pm. Meeting room. Books, Beans & Candles Metaphysical Shoppe, 1620 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham. 205-453-4636. MHagood@gmail.com. BookBeanCandle.com. Zumba at Railroad Park – 6-7pm. A Latin inspired dance fitness class that blends easy Latin dance moves with aerobic steps. Free. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. You will be required to sign-in each time you participate in this class. Railroad Park, 17th Street Section B, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham. 205-521-9933. Photography Roundtable – 6-8pm, first Wednesday of each month. This group is not a class; it is a casual but informative venue for amateur to expert level photographers to come together to share their ideas, tips, advice, tricks, and knowledge with each other. Shelby County Arts Council Gallery, 104 Mildred St. Columbiana. 205-669-0044.

thursday Pilates Reformer Duet/Trio – 6am and 7am with Sheri Kristjansson; 4:30pm, Genevieve Ward. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100 Independence Dr, Homewood. 205-639-1062. BlissfulHeights.com. Genealogy Workshop – 9am-12pm. This workshop will give you the basics on finding that elusive great-great grandpa so you can take him with you to your next family reunion. Pleasant Grove Public Library, 501 Park Rd, Pleasant Grove. Restorative Yoga – 9:30am. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100 Independence Dr, Homewood. 205-639-1062. BlissfulHeights.com. Book Discussion Group – 10am-12pm, first Thursday of the month. Just ask at the Fiction Desk for a copy of the current month’s title. Refreshments are provided. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover. 205-444-7820. Thursdays at Arlington – Seatings at 11am, 1pm. Dine in Arlington’s historic garden room each Thursday in June, July and August. A complimentary tour of the museum is included with lunch. Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens, 331 Cotton Avenue Birmingham. 205-780-5656. Center Point Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm. Locally grown fruit and vegetables for sale every Thursday during the summer. Reed-Harvey Park, 335 Polly

Reed Rd, Center Point, AL. 205-853-9711. CLICK! Basic Digital Photography for Youth – 4-5:30pm. Ages 12-17. A new class begins the first Thursday of each month. Call to register. Instructor: Paris Farzad. Shelby County Arts Council Gallery, 104 Mildred St, Columbiana. 205-669-0044. Pilates Beginner Mat – 5:30pm. A series of floorwork exercises emphasizing core strength, breath control, flowing movement, the development of long, lean muscles and a decompressed spine. $15. No reservation needed. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961. PilatesOnHighland.com. CLICK! Basic Digital Photography for Adults – 6-8:30pm. Ages 18+. A new class begins the first Thursday of each month. Call to register. Instructor: Paris Farzad. Shelby County Arts Council Gallery, 104 Mildred St, Columbiana. 205-669-0044. Yoga at Railroad Park – 6-7pm. For the beginning as well as advanced student. Free. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. You will be required to sign-in each time you participate in this class. The Meadow at Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham. 205-521-9933. The Vocalizers Toastmasters Club – 6:15pm, first and third Thursday of each month. Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Birmingham. 205-6784599. Vocalizers.com. Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Trussville Civic Center, 5391 Trussville Clay Road Trussville. Call or email Laura Thornton at 205-854-5683, YogaByLaura@ att.net for current schedule and information. Reiki Circle – 7-8:30pm, 2nd Thursday of each month. Experience the hands of Reiki energy and meditation. Relax, refresh and release stress. No experience necessary. Terri Heiman, Natural Forces Studio, 605 37th St S, inside Birmingham Yoga. $15 drop in or 4/$50. NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog. Crystal & Light Healing Circle – 7-8:30pm, 3rd Thursday of each month. Combine the energy of sacred circles with the energy and vibrations of Reiki and the elemental kingdom. This healing circle offers the body, mind and spirit an energetic clearing that balances and refreshes one into a state of rest and relaxation. Terri Heiman, Natural Forces Studio, 605 37th St S, inside Birmingham Yoga. $15 drop in or 4/$50. NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog. Angel Healing Circle – 7-8:30pm, 4th Thursday of each month. Angels are always around us offering us their love and support. All we have to do is ask and call on them. Join us for an evening of healing and heart linking with the angels. Find out which angels guide you, support you, and watch over your spirit. Angel empowerments offered to each participant. Terri Heiman, Natural Forces Studio, 605 37th St S, inside Birmingham Yoga. $15 drop in or 4/$50. NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog. Core Barre – 7pm. This fun, fat-burning format of interval training quickly and safely reshapes the entire body. It is non-impact and targets all major muscle groups while improving posture. $18. Register online. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961. PilatesOnHighland.com.

Meditation – 7pm. Free. Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, 714 37th St S, Birmingham. 205595-1688. Birmingham-Shambhala-Meditation.org Science of Mind at UNITY – 7-8:30pm. Rev Cindy Shellum, licensed Minister of Religious Science with Centers for Spiritual Living, offers insight and practical application ideas to put transformative spiritual tools to work in your life and the world around you. Presented on a Love offering basis. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. UnityBham.com.

friday Core Barre – 12pm. This fun, fat-burning format of interval training quickly and safely reshapes the entire body. It is non-impact and targets all major muscle groups while improving posture. $18. Register at PilatesOnHighland.com. Pilates on Highland, 2827 Highland Ave S, Birmingham. 205-323-5961. Reiki Clinic – 2-4pm. This clinic will offer Reiki Healing—Universal Life Force Energy—on a first come basis. Rates are offered at this time $1/min. Please note that more than one treatment table will set up in the room at a time. Heal the body, mind and spirit to health, wealth and love. Replenish your frame of mind and tap into your spirit. Rest and restore. Terri Heiman, Natural Forces Studio, 605 37th St S, inside Birmingham Yoga. $15 drop in or 4/$50. NaturalForcesStudio.com/blog. Friday Night P.E. – 6-7pm. A mix of your favorite childhood games such as kickball, dodge ball, ultimate Frisbee, and musical chairs to help you burn calories and improve your health. Perfect for groups. Railroad Park, 17th Street Plaza Section B, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham. 205-521-9933. Bards & Brews: Birmingham Public Library Poetry Slam Series – 6:30-9pm, first Friday of each month. Live music and sign-up at 6:30; call time is 7pm. Check Bards & Brews on Facebook for updated schedule and location. Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society – 6:308pm. Meets the 2nd Friday of each month (except June). Vestavia Hills Library, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills. LapidaryClub.com. CODA – 6:30-7:30pm. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. Jackpc@earthlink.net. Unity Bham.com. Free Friday Night Movies in the Park – 8pm. Every Friday night in July. Reed-Harvey Park, 335 Polly Reed Rd, Center Point, AL. 205-854-4532.

saturday Pepper Place Saturday Market – 7am-12pm, rain or shine. Area farming families grow vegetables and flowers, bake breads and cookies, cakes and pies, tend the bees, and drive into the Lakeview District of

Birmingham to sell the fruits of their labors. In addition to farmers, bakers and beekeepers you can enjoy local musicians, coffee & breakfast. Pepper Place, 2829 2nd Avenue S, Birmingham. 205-313-4120. Downtown Homewood Farmers Market – 8am12:30pm, Saturdays through Aug 4. Vendors of all kinds, including cooking demos. sented by Urban Cookhouse at SoHo Square, 1830 29th Ave S, Homewood. 205-879-0883. West Homewood Farmer’s Market – 8am-12pm. A market dedicated to building a community space in West Homewood. In addition to growers selling exceptional locally grown food, the market features dairy, meat, eggs, arts and crafts, pasta, as well as local entertainers, food and drink, a variety of nonprofit groups, and more. West Homewood Farmers Market, 160 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood. 205-4275665. WestHomewood.com. Fresh Market on the Green at Ross Bridge – 8am12pm, first and third Saturdays through Sept 22. Fresh Alabama produce, honey, baked goods, local arts and crafts, kids activities, and live music. Ross Bridge Welcome Center, 2101 Grand Ave Hoover. 205-951-0412. East Lake Farmers Market – 8am-12pm, rain or shine, through Oct 13. The East Lake Farmers Market, established in 2005, makes fresh produce and other resources for healthy living available in South East Lake. We accept SNAP/EBT and Senior Nutrition Coupons. If you are over 60 and meet income eligibility requirements, you can apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). East Lake Farmers Market, 7769 2nd Ave S, Birmingham. 205-836-3201.

Independence Dr, Homewood. 205-639-1062. BlissfulHeights.com. Belly Dance Classes – with Zivah Spahirah Troupe instructors. Meets every Saturday at Children’s Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South, Homewood. Ages 16 and up. 205-978-5121. Zivah Saphirah.com. Bagpipe Lessons – 9am. Heritage Pipes and Drums offers bagpipe and Scottish side drum lessons. Riverchase Church of Christ, 1868 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham. 205-427-1756. HPD-Pipeband.org. Downtown Running Club – 10am. Weekly runs on Saturday mornings. Runners meet in front of Paramount Cafe at 200 20th Street North for a social 3 or 6 mile run through the neighborhood streets of downtown, rain or shine. The club is free and open to runners of all speeds. For more info contact Brian Johnson at BemJohnson@gmail.com or search “Downtown Running Club” on Facebook. Meet in front of Paramount Cafe, 200 20th St N, Birmingham. 617-947-0692. Dancing for Birth classes – 11am-12pm. Villager Yoga, 3150 Overton Rd, Birmingham. Email Kaleigh at Kaleigher@gmail.com to get a coupon for a free trial class and for more information. The Birmingham Genealogical Society – 2pm, fourth Saturday of each month (except November and December). Arrington Auditorium, Linn-Henley Building, Birmingham Public Library. 205-2263665. BirminghamGenealogy.org.

Valleydale Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm, though Sept 8. Valleydale Farmers Market first opened in 2009 to bring fresh, regional produce to Jefferson and North Shelby County. Come by and check out our wide selection of fresh produce, arts & crafts, entertainment and tasty samples. Valleydale Farmers’ Market, 4601Valleydale Rd, Birmingham. 205-531-1521. Helena Market Days – 8am-12pm. “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” at Helena Market Days this Summer. Local farmers and producers sell directly to residents of Helena, Alabama and its neighboring cities. Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road, Helena, AL. 205-283-5356. Zumba Dance Party – 9am. Zumba is a Latin inspired dance/fitness class where you can easily have fun and burn 500-1000 calories per session. Ages 12-84+ have attended. No dance experience needed. $5 per class. Homewood Community Center, 1632 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood. Changing Lives One Mind At A Time Community Chess Class – 10am-12pm. Free two-hour Saturday chess class taught by Charles A. Smith of Magic City Chess U. Smith is the coach of the W. J. Christian state champion chess team, the Indian Springs Chess team, and has produced 11 individual state chess championships, as well as regional and national achievements. Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. Pilates Reformer Duet/Trio –10:15am. Genevieve Ward. Blissful Heights Integrative Healing, 3100

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NUTRITION AND GIFTS GOLDEN TEMPLE, NOW 3 LOCATIONS 1901 11th Ave. South, Birmingham: 205-933-6333 3309 Lorna Rd, Suite 7, Hoover: 205-823-7002 110 N. Chalkville Rd, Suite 148, Trussville: 205-655-0353 Since 1973, we have been bringing you the best in healthy living. We offer a wide variety of merchandise including vitamins, herbs, supplements, natural foods, organic produce, incense, clothing, books, and gifts.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS ORGANO GOLD COFFEE 205-229-4894 CaTaylor44@yahoo.com Do you or anyone you know drink coffee or tea? Probably so. What if you could drink a healthier coffee or tea? What if told you about a coffee that negates negative caffeine effects, yet gives you all the rich flavor and even more energy than fully-caffeinated coffee? To find out more about the benefits of Organo Gold, or to attend a tasting, please call Carolyn Taylor at 205-2294894 or email her at CaTaylor44@yahoo.com.

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. ~Anthony J. D’Angelo

UNITY of Birmingham

CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS 7/8/12 Dr. Michael Ryce, Guest Speaker 11am Sunday Service, “The Coin of the Realm” 2–5:30pm, Free Workshop with Dr. Ryce, “Why is This Happening to Me Again?” 5:30–7pm, Free Workshop with Dr. Ryce, “A Course in Miracles: What is the World?”

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays Sunday Service, 11am Youth Ed Sunday School, 11am Course in Miracles, 5pm Energy Healing, 1st & 3rd Sundays immediately following Sunday Service upstairs

Tuesdays 6–7:30pm, “21 Essential Lessons of Life” led by Pat Hahn, upstairs lobby

Wednesdays Noon Prayer Service 7–8:30pm, Wednesday evening class led by Rev. Mark Pope in the Sanctuary

Thursdays

The following Free Workshops will be presented by Dr. Ryce:

7–8:30pm, “Science of Mind at UNITY,” upstairs lobby

Mon., 7/9/12, 7–9:30pm “On Creating Consciously” Tues., 7/10/12, 7–9:30pm “Healing Through Relationships” Wed., 7/11/12, 7–9:30pm “Purpose, Personal Power & Commitment” Thurs., 7/12/12, 7–9:30pm “Getting the Stress You Need” Fri., 7/13/12, 7–9:30pm “Co-Dependence to Inter-Dependence”

Fridays 6:30–7:30pm, CODA downstairs in Artie’s Place (Youth Ed Department)

Bookstore & Church Office Hours Tuesday–Thursday 9:30–4:30, Friday 9:30–3:00

7/15/12 Dr. Gary Arnold, Guest Speaker 11am Sunday Service, “Quantum Physics & A New Understanding of Consciousness” 1:30–3:30pm, Workshop with Dr. Arnold, “Breath Work and Remote Viewing” presented on a Love Offering Basis

Chaplain Prayer Line 205-251-4365

Silent Unity (24 hrs Prayer Available, 1-800-NOW-PRAY)

For more information on Dr. Arnold, visit WindHorse.org

The Final Prison Break by Rev. Mark Pope ($14.95) is available at Unity Bookstore, Amazon.com (paperback & Kindle version), and MarkPope.net

Mark Pope is a spiritual teacher & licensed ordained Unity minister, who began the journey of spiritual awakening in 1971 while facing a life sentence for crimes he didn’t commit. He has followed an eclectic spiritual path for 40 years and presented his work in England, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico & throughout the US. “I am most interested in mercy, clarity and the return of attention to the infinite formless dimension, which is always already here and now.”

Unity of Birmingham 2803 Highland Ave S Birmingham AL 35205 205-251-3713 UnityBham.org

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July 2012