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i and welcome to the October 2014 issue of Natural Awakenings magazine. This month, we delve into the topics of Sustainable Communities + Chiropractic and Acupuncture. Increasingly, progressive U.S. cities are rethinking redevelopment based on healthy housing, friendly neighborhoods, upgraded transportation, clean energy, local food and waste reduction. In “Sustainable Cityscapes,” we give you an overview of the top sustainability concerns, plus a brief look at what’s happening in two progressive local communities: the City of Roanoke and the Town of Blacksburg. Both municipalities have hired sustainability coordinators to oversee green and healthy living improvements that will benefit residents and the planet. Speaking of sustainability, mark your calendar for the annual Green Living and Energy Expo, on November 7 and 8 at the Roanoke Civic Center. This year marks the 15th anniversary for this important regional event from the nonprofit Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP). This educational expo is full of great information, hands-on demonstrations, speakers and inspiration for ways to make our community, and our world, a greener and healthier place. In health news, chiropractic treatment and acupuncture have long been proven effective treatments for pain individually, but anecdotal evidence suggests that a regimen combining the two treatments creates a whole effect that is greater than the sum of its parts. Check out “Dynamic Duo” for a peek at this newest trend in pain management and stay tuned to Natural Awakenings for results of published studies as they become available. Halloween is just around the corner and parents like me may be looking for heathier and greener ways to delight our little goblins. Our Healthy Kids feature this month provides some great ideas. Organizations such as the Roanoke Regional Partnership, the Roanoke/ Alleghany Regional Commission and the Roanoke Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are working to increase and promote the region’s outdoor amenities not only for the benefit of local residents, but also to attract more and better economic development to the region. Check out our Blue Ridge Green Travel feature this month on the growing outdoor amenities in the Roanoke region. Also, please note our news brief about the upcoming airing of the nationally televised episode of Growing a Greener World, which focuses on green happenings in Roanoke, and then tune in! Natural Awakenings’ November issue will focus on Personal Empowerment + Beauty. Plus, we’ll be kicking off the holiday season in a green and healthy way! So be sure pick up your copy or view the current issue and archives online at NABlueRidge.com/Magazine.

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Tracy Garland, Publisher

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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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CITYSCAPES

Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

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GREEN TRAVEL Roanoke Region Focuses on the Outdoors

by Anne Piedmont

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Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious by Avery Mack

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AND ENERGY EXPO Marks 15 Years of ‘People Taking Action’ by Karen Adams

20 DYNAMIC DUO

Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health

by Kathleen Barnes

22 AIRWAVES ACTIVIST

Public Radio’s Steve Curwood Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth by Randy Kambic

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newsbriefs Roanoke Episode of Growing a Greener World Airs in October and November

New Esthetician at All About You Salon and Spa

ennifer Wiseman, owner of All About You Salon and Spa, in Salem, recently welcomed Ilima Noble to her staff. Noble is a licensed master esthetician and instructor. In addition to offering a variety of skin and body care, including detoxification, skin tag and vascular blemish removal, facials, ionic foot baths, waxing and nutritional guidance, Noble also offers sauna treatments to cleanse and purify the skin and body. She is licensed to work with physicians’ patients as well as her own clients for their health needs. She also has her own skin care line, Ilima, which includes cleansing, freshening, moisturizing and scrub products. “My products do not have the fillers that many others do, which are so bad for the skin,” Noble says. “There also is no harsh alcohol, borax, mineral oil or lanolin. Many products out there are labeled ‘natural,’ but you have to read the labels. They may be ‘natural’ but so is poison ivy.” Like Wiseman, who offers organic hair care products in the salon, Noble urges people to do their research about what they are putting on and in their bodies. Wiseman says, “I am really excited to have Ilima’s knowledge and expertise now available to our clients.” “I feel good about my work and really love what I do,” Noble says. “I love helping people look and feel good.” All About You Salon and Spa, 1630-B Braeburn Dr., Salem. For more information or appointments, call 540-312-6141 or visit AllAboutUSalem.webs.com. See ad, page 25, and Community Resource Directory, page 29.

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lue Ridge PBS will broadcast the Roanoke episode of the national television series Growing a Greener World. The show that showcases Roanoke will air at 7:30 p.m. on October 7, at 1:30 p.m. on October 28 and at noon on November 24. The show features the Roanoke City Market area, local restaurants and the green roof at Center in the Square downtown. In addition, host Joe Lamp’l interviews John Bryant of RoaJoe Lamp’l (left) and Mark Powell at noke Natural Foods Co-op and Mark Powell of Mountain View Community Garden the Roanoke Community Garden Association about Roanoke’s community gardens and the co-op’s urban farm. Local sponsors of this episode are Blue Ridge PBS (which also sponsored the show’s original season), Center in the Square, the City of Roanoke, Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition, Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau and Sheraton Roanoke. Growing a Greener World is an award-winning TV show that appears on national public television and features organic gardening, green living and farmto-table cooking. Each episode focuses on making a positive impact on the planet through gardening and shares information that viewers can use at home. Now in its fifth season, the show covers edible gardening, urban homesteading, hobby farming, seasonal cooking, canning and preserving. Natural Awakenings interviewed Lamp’l and published the article in its June issue. “There are so many good, green things happening in Roanoke,” Lamp’l said during his April visit. “Roanoke is exemplary of what we are promoting with the show.” For more information, visit BlueRidgePBS.org.

Free H2O at Home Business Opportunity Event

ean Cox, independent founding senior director of H2O at Home, will host a free informational event for those interested in learning more about the H2O at Home products and business. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on October 10, in Christiansburg. H2O at Home, founded in France, offers simple, environmentally-friendly, natural home and organic personal-care products. They are cruelty-free and are certified by Nature & Progress, CosmeBio and EcoCert. “This will be a very fun event,” Cox says. “It’s a business opportunity event and the chance to learn more, meet and talk with others about these great products. There is no commitment, just the chance to learn more about getting in on the ground floor of this business.” The evening will include refreshments and giveaways, a short presentation and time to speak with advisors and H2O at Home’s chief executive officer, Damien Douchet. The event will also include a pampering station for guests to try personal-care products. “I love being able to help people and show them a way to simplify their lives by using products that will save them money and time and that are non-toxic,” Cox says. “These products are safe for their families and safe for the environment.” Cost: Free. Registration required. Location: Provided upon registration. For more information or registration, call 360-271-9525 or visit MyH2OAtHome.com/Jean. See ad, page 9, and Community Resource Directory, pages 28 and 30.

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Peaks of Otter Winery Hosts Canine Cancer Fund-Raiser

eaks of Otter Winery is hosting a walk to benefit canine cancer research. Chase Away K9 Cancer will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on October 24 at Johnson’s Orchards, in Bedford. Participants can enjoy walking on a clipped-grass 2.5-K trail through fruit orchards and pastures amid fall foliage, with or without their canine companions. Refreshments will be available throughout the morning, including coffee, fresh cider apples and donuts. There also will be treats and a play area for dogs. A number of professionals will be present to discuss proper examination of dogs for early cancer detection. The charge for each walker is $10; additional contributions may be given in honor or memory of a special dog. Funds raised will be donated to the Chase Away k-9 Cancer Fund, part of the nonprofit National Canine Cancer Foundation. All donations are used for studies, awareness and education. “One in three dogs will develop cancer, so owners need to be aware of the importance of examinations for early detection and funds must be raised for additional canine cancer research,” says event organizer Nancy Johnson. “Through this fundraiser, we hope to provide an activity that is good for dogs and people and raise money for a good cause.” Cost: $10 per walker. Location: Johnson’s Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Bedford.. For more information or registration, call 540-586-3707 or visit K9CancerDogWalk.org.

Virginia Tech Studies Health Impact of Community Supported Agriculture

uring the summer, Virginia Tech student Hayley Billingsley and her mentor, assistant professor of horticulture Megan O’Rourke, studied the health of 20 people who get some of their food through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. Her research was part of the Fralin Life Science Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. Billingsley, a senior majoring in human Hayley Billingsley (right) interviews nutrition, foods and exercise, worked with CSA participants for health study participants who buy bulk produce and other goods from area farms. She collected a stream of baseline data from her respondents, including height, weight, body mass index, demographics and wellness information, as well as what each person ate the previous day. That information was entered into Nutritionist Pro software, which computes nutritional levels in diets and compares the results with national data. “I’m finding that the respondents’ diet composition is more plant-based,” Billingsley says. “They are consuming less saturated fat and added sugar and far less processed food, which is ideal. Meanwhile, they are consuming more whole grains and a lot of green, leafy vegetables, which are packed with nutritious vitamins, minerals and fiber.” Billingsley’s research will contribute to the larger research projected conducted by O’Rourke, who studies links between food systems and human and environmental health. “Community supported agriculture has only existed for about 20 years and is sort of like a healthy weekly meal plan,” O’Rourke says. “If it can help people eat more nutritiously, or maybe even lose weight, we want people to know.” For more information, visit VTNews.VT.edu/articles/2014.

Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway Needs Volunteers

his fall, as well as all year long, there are many opportunities to help Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Roanoke area. “Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway is always seeking volunteers for trail and cemetery maintenance, as well as event planning and fund-raising,” says chair Heidi Ketler. She encourages anyone interested in helping to sign up with Meetup – Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke, so as not to miss any upcoming events, including guest speakers and chapter meetings. Clarification Some clarification about the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke Valley Chapter, which was featured in the August issue: Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the volunteer branch of the Blue Ridge Parkway partners, is one of several partner organizations that provide service to the National Park Service-Blue Ridge Parkway. Other partners include The Blue Ridge Parkway Association, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Eastern National, Carolina Mountain Club, Conservation Trust for North Carolina, the Western Virginia Land Trust and Southern Highland Craft Guild. The Roanoke Valley Chapter of FBRP steering committee includes: Heidi Ketler, chair; Mary Ellen Belcher, secretary; Richard Hoffman, treasurer; Larry Covington, overlook coordinator; Barbara Duerk, community relations coordinator; and Fernando Gracia, volunteer coordinator. For more information or to volunteer, email Roanoke@FriendsBRP.org or visit Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke Valley Chapter, on Facebook, or visit FriendsBRP.org.

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Enrich Garden Soil Naturally Homeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and controls weeds. In most regions, many types of trees can provide ingredients. In northern areas, ridding the yard of fall leaves yields a natural mulch. Apply ground-up leaves, especially from mineral-rich oak and hickory trees, so they biodegrade by growing season. OrganicLandCare.net suggests choosing from double-ground and composted brush and yard trimmings; hemlock, pine, fir and Canadian cedar; and ground recycled wood. Using a lawnmower with a high blade height or switching to a serrated-edged mulching blade can chop leaves into tiny fragments caught in an attached bag. The National Turfgrass Federation notes, “A regular mower may not shred and recirculate leaves as well as a mulching blade.” Shredded leaves also can filter through grass and stifle springtime dandelions and crabgrass, according to Michigan State University research studies. Ground-up parts of many other plants can also provide natural mulch in their native regions. AudubonMagazine.org cites cottonseed hulls and peanut shells in the Deep South, cranberry vines on Cape Cod and in Wisconsin bogs, Midwest corncobs, and pecan shells in South Carolina.

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sed for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, neti pots have recently become popular in the Western world and are recognized for their value in preventing and relieving sinus infections. Typically, a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and purified or distilled water is poured from one nostril through the other to flush out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite, points to a powerful new paradigm that helps neti pot users deal even more effectively with infection: a regimen of aqueous, colloidal silver and soothing herbal and plant extracts. Frank recommends using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for several minutes. “Bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with simple saline flushes,” he explains. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive in the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much. However, colloidal silver disables certain enzymes needed by anaerobic bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungus, resulting in their destruction. And, unlike antibiotics, silver does not allow resistant ‘super bugs’ to develop.” He also suggests soothing the sinuses with restorative herbal decoctions. Calendula, plantain and aloe contain vital nutrients that soothe and heal, while Echinacea root and grapefruit seed extract offer antimicrobial benefits. Frank emphasizes the importance of using a neti pot safely and responsibly and warns against table salt, which can irritate nasal membranes, and tap water, which may contain contaminants. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit MyNaturesRite.com. See ad, page 7.

Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

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Conservation Covenant

False Alarm

A Greener Future for National Parks

Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food Several countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste. According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns. The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of edible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills. A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food.

National parks have an undeniable environmental impact on the very lands they seek to preserve. Yellowstone’s managers have been working on ambitious management goals to elevate it to be a world leader in environmental stewardship and become one of the greenest parks in the world by 2016. The Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative goals (against a 2003 baseline) are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent (50 percent by 2025); reduce both electricity and water consumption by 15 percent; reduce fossil fuel consumption by 18 percent; and divert all municipal solid waste from landfills. Source: Environmental News Network

Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating October 6 to 12 as Naturopathic Medicine Week.

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

by Christine MacDonald

Friendly Neighborhoods

oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment A sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other ecological footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire eco-

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cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New

York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central loca~ Charles Montgomery, tions, architects substitute invitingly light and Happy City airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Upgraded Transportation Tyson’s Corner, outside of WashingWith America’s roads increasingly ton, D.C., has made sidewalk conclogged with pollution-spewing vestruction integral to the overhaul of its hicles, urban planners in most larger automobile-centric downtown area. U.S. cities are overseeing the expanMemphis recently added two lanes for sion of subway and light rail systems, bikes and pedestrians along Riverside revamped street car systems and even Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, ferry and water taxi services in some while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles many of the city’s public parks serving (EV) got a boost from four New England as sites for farm stands, mobile health states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas clinics and free exercise classes. and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging Clean Energy stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making The ways we make and use energy are green options clearer for consumers. If currently being re-envisioned on both all goes as planned, the nine states eslarge and small scales. Solar cooperatimate that 3.3 million plug-in automotives have neighbors banding together biles could hit the streets by 2025. to purchase solar panels at wholesale Mass transit, biking and walking are prices. Startup companies using comoften quicker and cheaper ways to get puter algorithms map the solar producaround in densely populated urban cen- tion potential of virtually every rooftop ters. Car sharing, bike taxis and online in the country. However, while solar app-centric taxi services are popular panels and wind turbines are rapidly with increasingly car-free urban youth. becoming part of the new normal, they Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program are only part of the energy revolution addresses affordability with a $5 annual just getting started. membership for low-income residents. In the past several years, microgrids One common denominator of the have proliferated at hospitals, military new urbanism is an amplification of bases and universities from Fort Bragg, what’s considered to be in the public in North Carolina, to the University of welfare. Through partnerships among California at San Diego. These electripublic and private sectors and comcal systems can operate in tandem with munity groups, organizations like utility companies or as self-sufficient EcoDistricts are developing ways to help electrical islands that protect against communities in the aftermath of natural power outages and increase energy effidisasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, ciency, sometimes even generating revseasonal flooding and water shortages. enue by selling unused electricity to the Coastal cities, for example, are grappling grid. While still costly and complicated with ways to safeguard public transit and to install, “Those barriers are likely to other vulnerable infrastructure. fall as more companies, communities

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and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

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While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make

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Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

Sustainability Efforts in Roanoke and Blacksburg Roanoke A top sustainable city, the city of Roanoke is a member of the Better Building Challenge and has committed more than one million square feet to achieve a 20-percent energy reduction by 2020. These core buildings have already achieved a 16-percent energy reduction, positioning the city to exceed the goal before the deadline. In the community, Solarize Roanoke, a popular turnkey residential solar program, makes solar easy and more affordable for Roanoke citizens. In a partnership with Community Housing Partners, Roanoke is also offering affordable, low-cost home energy audits with the Home Performance with Energy Star program. According to Sustainability Coordinator Nell Boyle, “The city of Roanoke

is also committed to leading by example with numerous green initiatives in city operations.” For more information, email Sustainability Coordinator Nell Boyle at Nell. Boyle@RoanokeVA.gov or visit Roanoke.VA.gov.

Blacksburg The town of Blacksburg, often in the forefront on environmental issues, has made strides with a number of sustainability efforts. The month of September in particular saw an increase in residential solar inquiries and installations as a result of Solarize Blacksburg. Like the Roanoke program it is a partnership between Blacksburg and Community Housing Partners, designed to offer an easy, affordable and comprehen-

sive way to get solar energy working for homeowners. Blacksburg is also growing as a sustainability-aware community through its annual Sustainability Week in September. This year’s week of activities and presentations included films, tree plantings at Virginia Tech, farm tours, gardening projects, a Habitat for Humanity showcase and workshop, a recycling event for electronics, Virginia Tech hoop house grand opening and a Pecha Kucha (brief presentation and discussion) evening on such topics as honey bees, composting, Stadium Woods, local food, electric vehicles, farmers’ markets, the Catawba Sustainability Center and Solarize Blacksburg. For more information, email Sustainability Manager Carol Davis at CDavis@ Blacksburg.gov or visit SustainableBlacksburgVA.org.

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ven if you’ve never set foot on one of the Roanoke Region’s greenways, never ridden your bicycle at Carvin’s Cove or never pulled into an overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway to enjoy the view, you’ve still benefitted from these local assets. Clean air, clean water and miles of greenways and hiking trails are enhancing the Roanoke Region’s image as a “vibrant community,” says Pete Eshelman, director of outdoor branding for the Roanoke Regional Partnership. His job involves building brand recognition of outdoor recreation and its increasing role in making the region a desirable place to live, work and invest. His efforts have included developing the comprehensive website, RoanokeOutside.com, and founding the Blue Ridge Marathon, known as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” as well as

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the Anthem Go Outside Festival. Eshelman says local economic developers are being asked more often about quality of life, adding that emphasis on outdoor amenities and activities is especially attractive to entrepreneurs and other people who can work anywhere. He calls the greenway system “one of the greatest things that has happened to the region” and the nearly 24 miles of paved trails a “gateway resource” that beckons people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors. “They are making us all healthier,” Echelman says. The greenways are just part of the 270.9 miles of walking, biking and hiking trails that run through the region, according to the 2013 Roanoke Valley Greenways Annual Report. In addition to the 27.3 miles of paved greenways, there are seven miles of cinder-surfaced trails, 82 miles of bike lanes and routes and 158.3 miles of natural-surfaced trails, including the Appalachian Trail. A newer initiative is the development of the Roanoke River Blueway, or water trail. Shane Sawyer, a regional planner at the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission, says that the effort to formalize the 45-mile stretch from the South Fork Roanoke River ,at East Montgomery County Park, to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Hardy Ford boating access, at Hardy Road in Bedford County, at Smith Mountain Lake, began about a year ago. The

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blueway includes sections of the South Fork Roanoke River, Tinker Creek and Back Creek and flows through or borders the cities of Roanoke and Salem, the counties of Montgomery, Roanoke, Bedford and Franklin, and the Town of Vinton. Sawyer says the Blueway Stakeholder Committee has been working to get the word out by connecting with tourism groups, RoanokeOutside. com and the news media. Next steps will include unobtrusive signage and developing additional access points. Sawyer says the blueway initiative is not just about paddling. He wants the awareness of the river as a recreation resource to bring people to it for fishing, wildlife observation and simply enjoying it. He also hopes that greater awareness of water quality will be educational and will lead to greater stewardship of the Roanoke River. He notes that the river offers something for everyone: some parts of it are undeveloped and some parts are urban. There are fishing pools and rapids. He says that while many people see the shallow sections of the river near the greenway, there also are sections that are wide and deep and are appropriate for boating. Beyond the Roanoke River, there are designated blueways in Botetourt County on the Upper James River, in the Alleghany Highlands encompassing the Jackson and Cowpasture Rivers, Douthat State Park and Lake Moomaw and in Franklin County on the Pigg and Blackwater Rivers. The outdoors, and various ways to enjoy it, takes center stage at the Anthem Go Outside Festival, October 17 through 19 at River’s Edge, in Roanoke. The event, now in its fourth year, is a partnership with the Roanoke City

Department of Parks and Recreation. “It’s 100-percent free,” says Eshelman. “Its mission to move people to connect with the outdoors.” The festival attracted approximately 15,000 people last year, up from 4,500 its first year. There also will be local food vendors and local craft beers. This year’s activities, vendors and demonstrations are organized into three categories: Try It, Watch It and Race It. Try It will offer festival-goers opportunities to try out gear such as mountain bikes, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, slacklines and fly fishing rods. There also will be skills workshops and clinics, and fun activities such as a zipline and a portable bike pump track. Watch It will feature Jeff Lenosky Bike Trials Demos, a Pro Town BMX Stunt Show, Gibbon Slackline team shows, the Ultimate Air Dogs, Red Bull Extreme Films and live music. Race It offers a variety of racing and sports events, including a Star Cross exhibition event, a Go Cross Cyclocross Race, the Hometown Trust Superhero Fun Run/Walk (which benefits Family Promise of greater Roanoke), the Wild Gear Chase urban scavenger hunt, the Odyssey Mill Mountain Trail Half Marathon, the Bank of Fincastle Fall 5K and 10K run, the Ultimate Frisbee Hat Tournament and the Ultimate Frisbee Team Tournament. “The festival is structured so people can see what’s available, try it out and get more engaged,” Eshelman says. For more information, visit RoanokeOutside.com. Anne Piedmont is a writer and research associate based in Roanoke. For more information, visit PiedmontResearchAssociates.com.

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Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

Neat Costumes Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

Colorful Disguises Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped

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by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to

draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

More EcoTreat Tips 4 Keep kids’ hair dry after applying temporary coloring to keep ingredients from running. 4 Mix cornstarch and beet juice to make “blood”. 4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup. 4 After gutting the pumpkin, roast the seeds for a snack and purée the pumpkin to add fiber and flavor to recipes. 4 Post-Halloween, compost the jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and add any corn stalks to foliage recycling. Find more tips at Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Halloween. Contributing sources: Green Halloween.org, SafeCosmetics.org

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n November, when Billy Weitzenfeld is surrounded at the Roanoke Civic Center by dozens of environmental enthusiasts attending the 15th annual Green Living and Energy Expo, he will no doubt think back to the first such gathering many years ago. Weitzenfeld, executive director of the nonprofit Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP), based in Floyd, says that every year he has seen some of the same people, both visitors and exhibitors alike, which is satisfying. Even more satisfying, though, is the number of new faces, which means the message is spreading. “The first expo was held at Virginia Tech in 2000, and the continuing education folks there were very helpful because we had never put on an event like this,” Weitzenfeld says. The expo, held in the Virginia Tech student center, had 13 exhibits and about 200 attendees. (Attendance now ranges from 1,500 to 2,000.) There was one exhibit on solar energy and another on wind energy. There was a Prius on display, as well as a Mercedes Benz that ran on vegetable oil. Presentations on global warming and energy auditing were offered. “We were plowing some new ground,” Weitzenfeld says. “One strength is that we’ve really been out front, a little ahead of the curve, and we’ve tried to stay that way.” The expo has always tried to showcase new technology, businesses, products and services that help people live and work more sustainably, he explains, and the real purpose is education. Some of the exhibitors who came to the very first event return every year. “It resembles a trade show, but that’s not the premise we’re operating on; it’s an educational event,” Weitzenfeld says. “If people make a sale, if an HVAC rep sells a geothermal heat pump or an energy audit company gets an energy

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audit, I see that as successful. But really it’s successful because it leads to something, because people are changing their behavior, and going back to their homes and businesses with new ideas. People are taking action.” Once the event moved to the Roanoke Civic Center, Weitzenfeld wondered if they would be able to fill such a large space. But the opposite happened; the problem has been making enough space. From starting with 13 exhibits, the event now offers about 90. The expo is known for many reasons, including the high-quality presentations, top-notch exhibitors who enjoy explaining what they do, and plenty of room for everyone to walk around and see everything. As an educational event, there are also plenty of engaging youth activities, including fun, scavenger-hunt “tests” and exhibits just for students— such as the popular, youth-oriented displays created by Bedford County’s Thaxton Elementary School, a longtime participant, which always draw a large number of young visitors. Besides helping people change their habits when they leave the expo, there have been other ripples. Weitzenfeld notes that several projects were

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influenced by the expo. The designers of Franklin County’s Center for Energy Efficient Design (CEED) have publicly credited their inspiration to the expo and have been exhibitors for several years. The West Virginia weatherization assistance program held an expo based on the Roanoke one, as did the Science Museum of Western Virginia. Weitzenfeld once got a letter from some people in Maine who had attended the expo and then organized a similar one in their community later on. Blacksburg’s Sustainability Week organizers have attributed many of their ideas to what they learned from the AECP event. “It’s a collaborative group of people who are interested in this information,” Weitzenfeld says. “We work together, and even when there are different opinions, people still know how to respect each other.” Weitzenfeld and other expo organizers have deliberately placed exhibitors with different opinions next to each other, such as the Sierra Club and Appalachian Power. “We are open to respectful dialogue and think it’s important,” he says. “‘Inspire, inform and enable’ has always been our theme,” Weitzenfeld says. “We want to get people excited and say, ‘Wow, look at all this stuff, the neat electric car,’ and get the adrenaline going, then inform them with the information they need and enable them when they leave to make that behavior change. The collective impact is to encourage people to save energy and live a more sustainable lifestyle, and it seems to be working.” The 15th annual Green Living and Energy Expo will be held on November 7 and 8. Cost: Free. Location: Roanoke Civic Center, 710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke. For more information, visit aecpes.org. See ad, pages 16 and 17.

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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still have a recurring problem,â&#x20AC;? explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,â&#x20AC;? Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;sometimes even immediately,â&#x20AC;? says Campbell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in

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Growing Movement Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital discharge marked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;GOK,â&#x20AC;? meaning in the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God only knowsâ&#x20AC;? how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

Proven Practice Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have

both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture

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to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/ about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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s creator, executive producer and host of Living on Earth, the weekly environmental news program broadcast since 1990, first distributed by National Public Radio and more recently by Public Radio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nationwide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, including three from the Society of Environmental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors Association Edward R. Murrow awards. In-depth interviews and onsite tapings bring subjects to life for listeners. Movers and shakers, innovators and grassroots organizers explain complex issues in understandable terms. Updates of previously aired segments sometime point to what has changed since a piece first aired. Here, Curwood reflects on his own key learnings.

What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face? Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s operating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we continue to get this wrong—and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment. There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.

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Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment? I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential candidates, prompting follow-up by ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of media picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not always, not everywhere, but frequently. Presidential candidates can now expect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.

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Morgan Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze – 10am-5pm. Continues through Friday, October 31. Morgan Farms, 2004 Tolers Ferry Rd, Huddleston. 540-297-4764.

Freedom From Smoking Program – 6pm. Eight weekly sessions hosted by the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking Program and Lynn Bowman, MSSW. Pre-registration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Layman Family Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze – 5-9pm. Continues through Friday, October 31. Call or visit website for days and times of operation. $10/person 12 and older; $8/person ages 2-11. Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Rd, Blue Ridge. 540-947-2844. Info@LaymanFamilyFarms.com. LaymanFamilyFarms.com.

Awaken to the Light Within – 6:30-8pm. Use guided visualization, breath work and meditation to awaken and connect to the light or increase the light within you. $15/ person. Centers of Light and Love, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Community HU Song and Introductory Book Discussion in Lynchburg – 7pm. Community HU song followed at 7:30pm with an introductory Eckankar book discussion on Eckankar: Key to Secret Worlds by Paul Twitchell. Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke. Harmonic Wave Wellness Center, 3201 Hill St, Lynchburg. 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail. com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Blue Ridge Potters Guild Show and Sale – 6-9pm. Continues on Saturday, October 11, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, October 12, 12-5pm. The largest all-pottery show in Virginia, featuring functional and decorative works created by more than 70 area potters. Free. Blue Ridge Potters Guild, 7114 Crown Rd, Roanoke. 540343-1836. BPInVa@cox.net. BlueRidgePotters.com.

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Yard Sale – 8am-1pm. Jewelry, clothing, kitchen items, outdoor-activities tent, toys, framed pictures, lighthouse collection, one-of-a-kind hand-carved birds. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke (behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza). 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Grandin Gardens Open House – 4-7pm. Also grand opening of M & K Foods. Meet the practitioners of Grandin Gardens: acupuncture, massage and Reiki. Also artist Stefan Brialo will have an open studio. Wine, food, music, door prizes and face painting for the kids. Free. Grandin Gardens, 1731 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke. 540-581-0530. Facebook.com/GrandinGardens.

Ravenelle Corn Maze – 10am-6pm. Continues through Sunday, October 26. Call or visit Facebook page for days and times. 434-609-0081. Russell Farms, 4300 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest. Facebook.com/RavenelleCornMaze.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Eckankar Worship Service in Lynchburg – 11am12pm. “Awakening to Spiritual Healing.” Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke. Forest Library, 15583 Forest Rd (Hwy 221), Forest. 540-353-5365. SWVA. Eck.Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Forgiveness – 6:30-7:30pm. Guided visualization to meet, connect and start the ongoing relationship with your angels/guides. $10; free with entrance fee to the Festival of Light. Centers of Light and Love, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@ gmail.com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Spiritual Experiences Discussion in Roanoke – 7-8pm. Open discussion of past-life memory, insightful dreams, déjà vu, inner guidance, soul travel and more. Free spiritual experiences guidebook with audio CD provided. Eckankar Center, 1420 Third St SW, Roanoke (first floor, back far right office). 540-353-5365. SWVA. Eck.Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Expanding Your Reiki Awareness: For Reiki I & II – 6-7:30pm. This interactive group discussion is designed to expand our understanding of Reiki Energy. $10/person. Pre-registration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

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Creating Fulfilling Relationships – 1-4pm. In this workshop, Michael Mirdad, renowned author, healer and counselor, offers practical insights into creating a fulfilling relationship with God, self and others. $35/ person. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200. Office@UnityRoanoke. org. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Go Outside Festival. Continues through Sunday, October 19. Camping, local music, craft beer, races, hiking gear sampling and demos to encourage healthy, active outdoor recreation. Free. Rivers Edge Sports Complex, 210 Reserve Ave, Roanoke. 540-853-1198. RoanokeGoFest.com.

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Eckankar Book Discussion in Floyd – 11:30am-12:30pm. Eckankar book discussion on Stranger by the River by Paul Twitchell. Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke. Floyd Library, 321 W Main St, Floyd. 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck. Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

Living Well Monthly Series – 6:30pm. Hosted by Angela McGoldrick, LPC. $10/person. Pre-registration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

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Reiki II Seminar – 10am-4:30pm. If you have completed Reiki I, continue your growth in Reiki awareness. This class is limited to 6 students, so register early to ensure your seat in this class. $225/person. Centers of Light and Love, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com. AlexandriaPederson.com.

Energy Healing and Awareness - 6-7pm. Learn how energy affects your daily life and health as well as how you can benefit from energy awareness and Reiki. Hosted by Crystal Addison, Reiki II. Pre-registration required. $10/person. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

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Forest Photo Club Exhibit – 10am-3pm. Continues through Friday, October 31. Opening reception Saturday, October 11, 1-3pm. Exhibit arranged by Robert Burns Miller, an internationally-exhibited photographer who has been published in National Geographic and Smithsonian 2.0. Free. 2nd Helpings Art Gallery, 1502 Williamson Rd, Roanoke. 2ndHelpings.org.

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Meet Your Angelic Guides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm. Meet your angelic guides/ teachers and develop a working relationship with them. Free with entrance fee to the Festival of Light. Forest Recreational Center, 1088 Rustic Village Rd, Forest. 434-941-1280. FestivalOfLight2014@gmail.com. FestivalOfLight.webs.com. Angel Card Party â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7:30pm. Enjoy a 15-minute Angel Card Reading, light refreshments, raffle drawings and discounted Hay House Books. Pre-registration required. $15/person. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Worry Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7:30pm. This workshop is designed to give you the tools that you need to identify how worry is affecting your life and how you can shift into a new way of thinking that will allow you to let worry work for you. Pre-registration required. $15/person. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 15th Annual Green Living and Energy Expo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am6pm. Continues through Saturday, November 8, 10am4pm. Learn practical ways to green your lifestyle! Sponsored by the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals. Free. Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 710 Williamson Rd, Roanoke. 540-745-2838. AECP@SWVA.net. AECPES.org/Expo/Expo.shtml.

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ongoingevents sunday Unity of Roanoke – 9 and 11am services. All welcome. 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200. Office@UnityRoanoke.org. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org. Unity in the Seven Hills – 10-11am. Sunday service. Free. 3522 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg. 434-845-5832. Love@ UnityInTheSevenHills.org. UnityInTheSevenHills.org. Community HU Song – 10-10:30am. Second Sunday of each month. Singing HU has helped people of many different faiths open their hearts more fully to the uplifting presence of God. Eckankar Center, 1420 Third St, Roanoke (first floor, back far right office). 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org. Valley Community Church – 10:30am. Practical solutions based on the teachings of Jesus. Services include varied musical programs; refreshments served afterward. Also streaming live on the Internet. All welcome. Nursery available. 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com. Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-noon. Second Sunday of each month. During each worship service we explore a spiritual topic and practice simple spiritual exercises to help gain personal experience with the light and sound of God. All welcome. Eckankar Center, 1420 Third St, Roanoke (first floor, back far right office). 540353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia. org. Eckankar.org.

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Peace Readers Book Group – 2pm. Last Sunday of every month. Book group focusing on titles that help to create a culture of peace. For more information, check the calendar on our website. All are welcome. Free. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com. Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent, well-stocked studio. No registration required; drop in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

monday Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent, well-stocked studio. No registration required; drop in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com. Creating Your Joy: Yoga to Manage Your Mood – 7-8:15pm. Join us for a gentle yoga class that emphasizes balancing the nervous system and mood regulation. $12 drop-in or purchase a class card. All are welcome. Inner Wisdom Yoga and Psychotherapy, 1420 Third St, Roanoke. 540-798-8478. InnerWidsomYogaTherapy@gmail.com. A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. All welcome. Love offering. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200 x10. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Kid’s Yoga – 4:30-5:15pm. Beginner’s class aimed at being light and engaging for children. Call to preregister. Ages 4-11. Free/first session is free; $8/one session; $36/six sessions. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com. Beginner’s Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Also Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm and Fridays 9:30-10:45am. Increase your strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Call to pre-register. First session is free; $12/one session; $48/6 sessions. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com. Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke. 540-345-5932. TaiNormand@verizon.net. Kripalu Yoga – 6-7pm. What distinguishes a kripalu yoga class is an emphasis on bringing awareness to the physical sensations, emotions and thoughts that arise throughout the practice. Accessible to all levels. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434944-1150. YogaBedford.com. Edgar Cayce Search for God group – 7:30-9:30pm. New members welcome. 413 Dunton Dr, Blacksburg. 540-552-2873. IniBeckman@yahoo.com. My Co-op 101. Learn more about a cooperative business and how to make the most of your ownership. Last Tuesday of every month. Free to owners; walkins welcome. Please call to reserve a space. Roanoke

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wednesday Mindfulness Self-Care for Practitioners – 9-10am. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hosted by Alan Forrest, LPC, LMFT. Practice mindfulness for 30 minutes and then enjoy an open discussion for 30 minutes. Freewill offering. Pre-registration is required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com. Life in Balance Open House – 10am-6pm. Stop by and check out all of our great services; no appointment necessary. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com. Prayer and Meditation – Noon-12:20pm. Add your energy to the peaceful environment of our chapel and be lifted up through the use of positive affirmations during this sacred time of prayer and focused attention. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-562-2200. UnityOfRoanokevalley.org. Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke. 540-345-5932. TaiNormand@verizon.net. Meditation, Reading and Book Discussion – 6:30pm meditation; 7-8:30pm reading and book

discussion. Visit website for current book. Valley Community Church, Divine Science, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. One block off Rt 419, behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com. New River Valley Unity Study Group – 7:30-9pm. Meditation, introspection and discussion. Free. Location varies. Call for details: Bev 540-763-2410 or Betty 540-639-5739.

thursday Hot Yoga – 6-7pm. Better suited to the student with some prior yoga experience, this class incorporates a faster pace, high temperatures and fun music. No registration required; drop-in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com. Laughter Yoga – 6-6:30pm. Laughter yoga is held every first and third Thursday of the month. No experience required. Free. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main St, Suite 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. Laugh4u.org.

friday Vinyasa Flow Class – 9:30-10:45am. Class is open to all levels. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge Blue School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org. Alzheimer’s Support Group – 3-4pm. Meets every third Friday of the month in the Woodland Studio at the Village Center at Warm Hearth Village. Members will discuss issues that arise from caring for a loved one with dementia. Light refreshments available. Free. Warm Hearth Village, 2603 Warm Hearth Dr, Blacksburg. 540-552-9176. Retire.org.

saturday Zen Meditation Group – 9-10pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke. 540-345-5932. TaiNormand@verizon.net.

Mysore Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Deepen your experience of yoga. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org.

Free Science-Based Natural Health Information – 10am-5pm. Second Saturday of each month. Drawings for free gift certificates, proven wellness information and great savings opportunities. The Well, 1764 Patriot Ln, Bedford. 540-587-9000; 877-843-9355. TheWellInBedford@gmail.com. WellOfCourse.net.

Roanoke Community Drum Circle – 7pm. Express yourself through rhythm. Free. Grandin Village, Courtyard of Raleigh Court Baptist Church, corner of Memorial Ave and Grandin Rd, Roanoke. Sponsored by Plowshares, Roanoke. 989-0393. PlowshareVa.org.

Monthly Silent Peace Vigil – Noon. Third Saturday of each month. All welcome. Downtown Roanoke City Market Building, 32 Market St, Roanoke. Sponsored by Plowshares, Roanoke. 989-0393. PlowshareVa.org.

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EDUCATION AND CAREERS MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND YOGA Colony Park, Ste. 106, 2001 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-552-2177 BlueRidgeMassage.org Prepare for a meaningful, wellpaid, flexible career in the growing profession of massage therapy. Gain excellent, varied bodywork skills and knowledge from experienced, caring instructors. Visit our website to learn more about programs, open house events and workshops or to complete an online application. (CTO SHEV)

ENERGY – CONSERVATION AND HVAC J & J WEATHERIZATION 434-847-5487 JoLangford@juno.com JJWeatherization.com With 30 years of experience in home energy performance, J&J Weatherization is a full-service company specializing in insulation, home energy conservation and efficiency. See ad, page 21.

FITNESS – HOOPING BLUSKYE HOOPS 252-489-7451 Info@BluSkyeHoops.com BluSkyeHoops.com At Blu Skye Hoops we are passionate about making life fun through the art of hoop dance. Invoking a fun, creative way for self-expression, combined with classes and custom hoops, we aim to ignite the passion and light that we each hold inside.

FOOD – NATURAL, ORGANIC AND VEGAN ROANOKE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP 1319 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 1 Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011 540-343-5652 RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop Virginia’s largest, cooperatively owned natural-foods grocery store. Nutritious food choices and earthfriendly products. We support sustainable environmental practices, local organic farmers, local businesses and our community. See ad, page 26.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS – HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS

FOREST REST AT MOUNTAIN VIEW 5970 Grassy Hill Rd., Boones Mill, VA 24065 540-334-5398 Sensor@EvergreenMemorialTrust.com EvergreenMemorialTrust.com Forest Rest is a natural cemetery where interments are made without burial vaults or common embalming chemicals. Wood tablets or native stones mark the graves. See ad, page 20.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING REV. KANTA BOSNIAK, CHT

1764 Patriot Ln., Bedford, VA 24523 540-587-9000 The.Well.In.Bedford@gmail.com WellOfCourse.net The destination for natural health when looking for sciencebased information, superior products, herbal tinctures, supplements, natural foods, bulk foods, spices and teas. The Well has all of this and more. Your benefit is our business. See ad, page 21.

FOOD RESTAURANTS LOCAL ROOTS FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-206-2610 LocalRootsRestaurant.com Roanoke’s first true farm-totable restaurant. Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner, Sunday for brunch and familystyle supper. Full bar and wood-fire oven. Available for private parties, corporate events, celebrations and catering. See ad, page 10.

Centers of Light and Love in the Be-ing Center for Holistic Living 1420 3rd St. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-588-0788 CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com AlexandriaPederson.com Ready to live the light you truly are? Come and enjoy one of the many classes or sessions designed to nurture and support you in awakening to the light within, being empowered and making the choice to live in harmony!

HEALTH AND WELLNESS – PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Life Coach and Wedding Officiant 540-577-8854 Art4Spirit@yahoo.com KantaBosniak.com

NATURE’S SPECIALIST

Coaching and guided imagery for weight loss, life purpose, creativity, new directions, business and career growth, confident interviews, dating. Take positive thinking to a deeper level. Personalized and meaningful wedding ceremonies.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION SOURCE THE WELL

ALEXANDRIA PEDERSON, HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER

Info@HolisticNutritionSource.com HolisticNutritionSource.com 540-454-8191 Health coach Taunya Bruton offers custom, bio-individual, whole-health solutions for people and companies. Services include individualized health coaching programs, ALCAT food sensitivity testing, functional blood chemistry analysis, pharmaceutical-grade supplements and wellness workshops. See website for upcoming events. Schedule your free consultation today. See ad, page 25.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS DENTIST DR. KAREN PERKINS, DDS 46 Shelor Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-237-6328 MercuryFreeDDS.com Providing the highest quality of dental care in a mercury-free environment, using safe and biocompatible dental materials. We practice safe removal of old mercury/silver (amalgam) fillings with the safe mercury/silver filling removal protocol outlined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine, IAOMT. See ad, page 25.

Dorothy Harrell, Pharmacist 4620 Lee Hwy., Dublin, VA 24084 540-674-0914 NatPharm.Dottie@gmail.com Specializing in naturopathic consultation, natural therapies and hair analysis. Nature’s Specialist also keeps a stock of high-quality vitamins, herbs and nutritionals. Call for an appointment, or stop by to shop for supplements. See ad, page 24.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPAS AND SALONS ALL ABOUT YOU SALON 1630 Braeburn Dr., Salem, VA 24153 540-312-6141 Full-service hair salon. Organic hair coloring and perms that are made with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients that are 100-percent ammonia-free. Spa services include manicures, pedicure, facials and massage. Flexible appointments for busy schedules. See ad, page 25.

REVIVE ORGANIC SALON 2305-A Colonial Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-816-0986 Organic salon offering ladies and men’s haircuts, demineralizing treatments, organic base coloring, highlights, color correction and hair loss solutions. Revive’s mission is to treat others with respect and dignity while nurturing them in an organic environment. See ad, page 13.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS – WELLNESS CENTERS LIFE IN BALANCE COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER 125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-381-6215 LifeInBalanceCenter.com The Life In Balance team of therapists offers psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families, as well as massage therapy, Reiki, yoga classes, relaxation and meditation classes and health and wellness workshops. See ad, page 15.

HOME – CLEANING SUPPLIES H2O AT HOME

VIRGINIA GREEN 804-986-9119 VirginiaGreenTravel.org Virginia Green is Virginia’s program to encourage green practices throughout the state’s tourism industry. Member destinations and events include recycling, waste reduction, energy and water conservation and consumer education. The program is a partnership between Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality and Virginia Tourism.

PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION KEYQUEST, LLC. Ellen Jones-Walker 540-651-2727 KeyQuest.us.com

Now you can care for your home with our innovative smart tools and just water or certified natural and organic products. Your home will be sparkling with no harsh chemical residues or fumes! See ad, page 9.

Highly experiential small-group workshops using powerful Hemi-Sync audio guidance technology for self-discovery and personal transformation: Monroe Institute consciousness exploration workshops, calming mind and body, awakening to inner states, slowing the aging process, healing yourself, improving sleep, and more.

MUSIC

RECYCLING

Jean Cox, Founding Director 360-271-9525 MyH2OatHome.com/Jean

EARTH MAMA®/ ROUSE HOUSE MUSIC P.O. Box 450 Independence, VA 24348 276-773-8529 EarthMama.org Joyce “Earth Mama®” Rouse presents high-content, high entertainment musical motivational programs for a sustainable future to diverse audiences, inspiring actions for healthy living and a healthy planet. Concerts, workshops, keynotes, classes, and FUN. Helping Heal the Planet One Song at a Time!®

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ECOTOURISM IT’S ALL NEARBY 540-999-8133 ItsAllNearby.com It’s All Nearby is a resource guide to entertainment, sales and specials at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding areas. The comprehensive calendar, both in print and online, provides information on events at SML.

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RETAIL - NONPROFIT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS 2502 Melrose Ave., Ste. A, Roanoke, VA 24017 540-581-0620 GoodwillValleys.com We put your donations to work by dedicating 90 percent of our resources to providing services to the community. Donations entrusted to us are used to help people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to employment and achieve a level of independence in life. See ad, page 13.

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES RIDE SOLUTIONS 866-424-3334 Info@RideSolutions.org RideSolutions.org Ride Solutions connects you to your transportation options with free regional carpool matching, bike commute support, transit assistance and employer services, all for free.

WATER CONSERVATTION AND FILTRATION - ALKALINE WATER

BOOKBAG SANTA

HEALTHY WATER FOR ME

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540-230-7459 or 540-789-7808 HealthyWaterForMe@hotmail.com HealthyWaterForMe.com

Roanoke-based 501c3 charity keeps two TONS of used school supplies out of the landfill every year. Since 1990 the group has traveled each summer to Belize to deliver supplies to three schools. Email, call or visit the website for more information about making donations.

Kangen Water® is a great way to increase hydration, balance body pH, obtain optimal health, neutralize free radicals, reduce pain and more. Change Your Water…Change Your Life ™. Call to begin a free threeweek alkaline, antioxidant water challenge today. See ad, page 6.

CLEAN VALLEY COUNCIL Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Ste. 319, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-345-5523 CleanValley.org A nonprofit organization serving the Roanoke Valley for more than 30 years. Providing educational programming and citizen participation events to spread the word about litter prevention, recycling, waste-stream reduction, storm-water pollution prevention and protecting our natural resources. The go-to resource for local recycling information.

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540-586-2148 Friday, 8am-1pm May through October Fresh fruits & vegetables, plants, baked goods, fresh farm-raised ÂżVK MDPV preserves, pickles, meats, local honey, crafts

THE MARKETPLACE 20 W. Washington Ave. Pulaski PulaskiChamber.info Info@PulaskiChamber.info

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540-556-3014 May through October Saturday, 8am-Noon All local produce, fruit, natural beef, plants, fresh-cut Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV ORFDO ZLQH DUWLVDQ EDNHG goods, crafts

FLOYD FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MARKET 203 S. Locust St., Floyd SustainFloyd.org/farmers-market/ Info@SustainFloyd.com

540-745-7333 Saturdays, 8:30am-1:00pm Organic produce, kombucha, FLOYD pastured eggs, pastureUDLVHG PHDW Ă&#x20AC;RZHU ERXTXHWV baked goods, beverages, freshly baked bread, local fruit in season, herbal products

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204 W. Lee Ave., Vinton

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540-674-1991 Tuesday, 4-8pm May 20 through September 16

540-375-4098 Monday through Saturday 7am-2pm April through December

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