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9 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Toward a Greener Community

Interview with Heather Curless of Greener Stock by Phebe (Karen) Beiser

10 ED BEGLEY, JR.’S

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he Betts House, Ohio’s oldest brick house, is hosting Family Fun Saturdays with an American Architecture theme throughout 2011. Each Family Fun Saturday will have a hands-on craft activity suitable for children ages five to ten years old. Coloring activities related to the theme will be available for younger children. Family Saturdays will be held on April 23rd, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October 22nd, and November 26th. The Betts House is located at 416 Clark Street in downtown Cincinnati. It is open 12:30-5 p.m. on Family Fun Saturdays. Families can participate throughout the day, and no advanced registration is required. All crafts are included in the regular $2 per person admission. For more information, visit BettsHouse.org

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veryone is invited to start their Earth Day activities with Building Value’s second annual ReUse-apalooza! held on April 8th from 7 to 11 p.m. This is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser for Building Value and Easter Seals Work Resource Center. This year’s entertainment lineup will include Jake Speed and the Freddies, dancers, Drums for Peace and many others. Participate in reuse challenges and games while bidding on local design creations in the Designer Challenge silent auction. Local designers have taken the challenge to make new creations out of reused materials. Bid on what they’ve created. ReUse-apalooza! is at Building Value, 4040 Spring Grove Ave in Cincinnati. The cost is $15 by April or $20 at the door. For more information, visit BuildingValue.org or call 513-475-6783. See ad on page 8.

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ive Mountain Zen Sangha announces the debut of the new Great Cloud Zen Center of Cincinnati (GCZC). The Center’s teaching and practice can empower anyone to live a more effective, Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy and clarity. Regular practice includes traditional Buddhist chanting, seated meditation, and traditional kong-an (Japanese: koan) interviews with a teacher twice a week. Leading the instruction is Rev. Jiun Foster, SDPS, founder of the Five Mountain Buddhist Seminary and national Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen sangha. Rev. Jiun has been teaching for over a decade and practicing for over twenty years. GCZC is conveniently located in Westwood, close to I-71, at 2794 Montana Avenue. The Center is open Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm, and holds periodic retreats and workshops throughout the year. For more information visit CincinnatiZen.org

New Local Algae Facility Possibly the World’s Largest

lltech recently cut the ribbon on its Alltech Algae plant in Winchester, Kentucky. It is one of the largest algae production sites in the world. “For Alltech, algae fermentation presents the latest technological frontier from which we expect incredible opportunities in the areas of food, feed and fuel to arise,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, founder and president of Alltech. “We have [Photo courtesy Alltech] already been working in this area for several years and see it playing a major role in both human and animal health and nutrition.” The primary focus of the facility will be the development of products derived from algae. The algae will be used for value-added feed products, algae-derived bio-fuel and the production of ethanol. Algae are the fastest growing plants in nature and have the ability to convert large amounts of carbon dioxide into oxygen, a characteristic that makes it particularly interesting in today’s environmentally conscious world.

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ettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market (LEWFM) returned to its warm-weather location on the West Side of Cincinnati in March. The market is open Fridays from 3 to7p.m. By late spring, LEWFM will have six produce vendors, all of whom follow sustainable growing practices and use no synthetic chemicals. The market also includes vendors that offer bread, local honey, sweet baked goods, jams, organic cheeses and other homemade foods. Customers will also find several homemade items including yard ornaments, pottery, dog and cat treats, jewelry, wooden musical instruments, along with fossils and crystals to purchase. This year LEWFM will also offer some family oriented activities including films, potluck suppers, presentations and demonstrations. LEWFM is located at Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH. They are open rain or shine. For more market information, visit LEWFM.org or call 513-6611792

Think Green with Marvin’s Organic Gardens

arvin’s Organic Gardens will host their thinkGREEN event on Saturday, April 23rd from 12 to 6 p.m. It is a family-friendly event featuring green vendors that are dedicated to providing information, products and services that can help individuals live a greener lifestyle and helping our environment. Expect to find home and garden ideas, organic food, transportation options, and so much more. Enjoy live music, food, and activities for the kids too. Marvin’s organic Garden is located at 2055 U.S. Route 42 South in Lebanon, Ohio. For more information, visit MarvinsOrganicGardens.com. See ad on page 2.

Cincinnati Maintenance to Celebrate 1st Anniversary

incinnati Maintenance will celebrate their first year in business on April 1st. They are known for setting new standards for carpet cleaning and floor care in Cincinnati. Over the past year they saved thousands of gallons of water, reduced environmental waste, and through expert care, saved carpet from being replaced. They have also eliminated the use of toxic chemicals. For more information visit CincinnatiMaintenance.com or call 513-827-6150. See CRG listing on page 30.

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When we buy a packaged prepared meal, we might, be ingesting harmful chemicals leached from the wrapper into our food. University of Toronto scientists have found that chemicals used to coat paper and cardboard food packaging to repel oil, grease and water are capable of migrating into food and contributing to chemical contamination in people’s blood. The researchers focused on perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFCA), the breakdown products of chemicals used to achieve the nonstick and water- and stainrepellent properties of items that range from food packaging and kitchen pans to clothing. “We suspect that a major source of human PFCA exposure may be the consumption and metabolism of polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters, or PAPs,” explains Jessica D’eon, a graduate student in the university’s chemistry department. “PAPs are applied as greaseproofing agents to paper food contact packaging such as fast food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags.” PAPs are a source of potential personal chemical contamination that we can easily limit or avoid altogether.

he exotic red fruit known as pomegranate is making headlines again. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have identified components in pomegranate juice that inhibit the movement of cancer cells and the metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone. The researchers attribute this effect to four key ingredients in the pomegranate: phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acids, flavones and conjugated [types of polyunsaturated] fatty acids. “Having identified them, we can now modify cancer-inhibiting components in pomegranate juice to improve their functions and make them more effective in preventing prostate cancer metastasis, leading to more effective drug therapies,” says Manuela Martins-Green, a professor of cell biology at the university. She adds: “Because the genes and proteins involved in the movement of prostate cancer cells are essentially the same as those involved in the movement of other types of cancer cells, the same modified components of the juice could have a much broader impact in cancer treatment.”

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new study from the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden, shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss. Having too much homocysteine in the blood, the scientists report, has been linked to negative effects on the brain, such as stroke. Now they suggest that higher levels of vitamin B12 can lower homocysteine levels. Source: American Academy of Neurology

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communityspotlight TOWARD A GREENER COMMUNITY: Interview with Heather Curless of Greener Stock

January marked the 1st anniversary of the store. Congratulations! What is Greener Stock and how did you get the idea to do this? Greener Stock came out of my own need. I’m an architect by trade, a property owner, and a mother. I’d been looking for these products and, as I became more aware of the health and safety issues with traditional building materials, I began to search for many of the products that I sell but could not find them locally. With my background in design and knowledge gained from my research it made sense for me to pull all the products together in one location. So health, safety, and convenience. You saw there was a need? Absolutely. Not only for the planet but for future generations. Petroleum products are used in many traditional building materials. The more we can reduce the need for those the better for national security. Green building helps in all of these aspects. Tell me about some of the products you sell in your store. They range from things that help with energy efficiency like insulation made from blue jeans to products that are recycled, e.g., countertop material made from recycled glass that looks and feels like granite but instead of degrading the

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earth by mining those natural stones, we’re diverting waste from the landfill. Bamboo flooring as an alternative to hardwoods that take many years to mature. You can harvest bamboo within ten years of being planted. As for people with certain health issues, we have products that are low emitting. Many adhesives and sealers in traditional building materials contain urea formaldehyde that continues to off-gas in the space, causing problems for people who have chemical sensitivities, asthma, or allergies. What if someone has an apartment and is not a home owner? There are things they can do to their windows like add caulk or foam to be more energy efficient. Or devices you can add to outlets in exterior walls to help decrease air movement that increases energy efficiency [and help their electric bill]. Using surge protectors that you can turn off. A lot of our electronics and appliances still draw power even when they’re turned off; if you cut that phantom power that is going to help with energy efficiency. If they’re allowed to paint, using the low or no VOC paint. Why else would people come to your store? We offer electronics and battery recycling. Our recycler is zero landfill and they don’t ship overseas. They break everything down and send it back into the manufacturing stream. We offer workshops for homeowners and design

professionals, building awareness of the health, safety, and welfare benefits of these products – that’s the key. What keeps you going, what motivates you to do what you do? I’m doing what I love. I was doing all of this research on my own and not getting paid for it! I thought I might as well offer it. Once I became a mom and started thinking about what we are doing to the earth and our country— that was the biggest motivator for me: to make sure I was doing all I could so there’s a solid future for my children and their children. Greener Stock works with a network of green businesses, The Sustainability Partnership Initiative. On the website, we list resources for recycling, waste management, and financial incentives. I’ve always been very independent. My parents instilled that in me at an early age. Architecture was a dream I always aspired to. When you played dolls, were you more interested in the doll house than the dolls? I loved both, but I did have a doll house that was two stories but it didn’t have stairs, and it drove me crazy! I always loved making things whether it was playing with my brother’s blocks or making clothes. Heather Curless was named one of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Top 20 Professional Women to Watch. Find out more about her business and dream to green Cincinnati at GreenerStock.com

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Ed Begley, Jr.’s

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d Begley, Jr., widely regarded as America’s most environmentally aware actor—the one by which other green celebrities are measured— has never tired of the years of effort he and his family have made in making their home as green as possible. But this past year, his wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, had had enough. She isn’t fed up with turning off lights or relying on solar power—she’s just grown weary of the home’s tiny closets and sharing one small bathroom between two adults and a soon-to-beteenage daughter, 11-year-old Hayden. While Rachelle played the disgruntled foil to the over-achieving eco-cop Ed on their former television show, Living with Ed—which aired for three seasons, first on HGTV and then on Planet Green— her problems with their modest 1936

home in Studio City, California, are those to which most homeowners can relate. For example, cramped rooms make entertaining difficult. The home’s 1,600 square feet of main living space (plus an additional 600-square-foot room above the garage) does not easily accommodate the fundraisers the Begleys regularly host; not to mention the camera crews that routinely invaded the family’s day-to-day lives to capture the couple’s good-natured squabbles over everything from composting to conserving water and energy. For seven years, the family even ran a nontoxic cleaning business—Begley’s Best—out of their garage, adding to the mêlée. “Even if it were designed differently, it would be better,” Rachelle explains. “It’s just that it’s a 1936 house. Yes, it’s

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efficient, but it would be great to be able to incorporate everything that’s going on now in eco building and be a recipient of all the latest benefits—why not?” So, the Begleys are moving. After years of documenting how to retrofit an older house to maximize use of solar energy for electricity, heating, cooling and hot water, family recycling and rainwater catchment, they are planning to sell their modest abode and build a modern, 3,000-square-foot home a mile away. Ed emphasizes that the move is a major concession on his part. “I made it crystal clear when Rachelle and I were dating: ‘This is the home I plan to be buried in. I will never move.’ And I said it repeatedly from 1993 until about a year and a half ago; now I’m going against that.”

Although the Begleys are trading up, they will continue to set an example by building their new home to green building standards that few homeowners have achieved. They’re going for the platinum; that is, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards, the highest rating possible for buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc.org). This premier LEED designation requires an incredible environmental commitment in every aspect of the building process, from responsible site development, reduced water use and renewable energy utilities to the use of recycled and local materials and indoor air quality control. Of the more than 130 LEED Platinum building projects in California—the state that boasts the most such projects—only about 30 are private homes. Despite his initial protestations, Ed admits that he’s excited about the prospect. If there’s one thing he relishes, it’s a green challenge.

Life with Ed

It’s not easy to live up to Ed’s 30-yearstrong waste-nothing ethos. Although he first made a name for himself as an actor, initially as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the 1980s TV show St. Elsewhere, followed by his recurring roles in the hit TV series Six Feet Under and Arrested Development, as well as a co-starring role in Woody Allen’s 2009 film Whatever Works, lately he’s become best known as Hollywood’s green guru. He’s the people’s go-to expert on green building and saving energy, authoring the how-to books, Living Like Ed and Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living. Ed is often spotted around Hollywood riding his bike, his preferred mode of travel; on weekdays, he and his daughter ride together to her school, pedaling two miles each way. This down-to-earth, affable man is perhaps eco-conscious to a fault. The success of the show Living with Ed relied in great part on the watchdog antics of Ed catching his wife stuffing vegetable peelings down the garbage disposal, instead of in the compost bin, timing her long showers or opening a running dryer to discover Rachelle’s lone tank top inside.

In each case, the chastised Rachelle vowed to be more eco-conscious, with a raised eyebrow aimed at the camera. “I felt vindicated,” Rachelle says of her reality show adventures. “They [the viewers] were going to side with me.” If there’s any question that Ed’s needling occurs only when the cameras are on, his family members put those doubts to rest. Rachelle describes how her husband insists on keeping the temperature uncomfortably low on cold nights for the sake of saving energy; of turning off her curling iron while it’s warming up if she leaves the room; or switching off the TV if she’s listening to it while getting dressed down the hall. Daughter Hayden’s biggest gripe has to do with TV time. “I love to watch TV for hours on end,” she says. “My dad is very cautious about using power and we have to turn off several different things when we use the TV, like the DVR and its power switch.” But Ed insists that all these little energy-saving strategies add up. While he was willing to recently trade his obsolete 1992 TV set for an HDTV, he knows it’s a major energy hog—and not only when someone’s watching it. “The phantom power can be as high as 100 watts per hour,” he says—that’s the power the TV consumes simply by being plugged in. “But,” he notes, “ if you have put power strips everywhere in the house and you just walk around and click off a few of them, all of that phan-

tom power is turned off. Then, you can enjoy an appliance like that without using a tremendous amount of energy.” The sun may be an unlimited source of energy, but the solar power stored in their home’s batteries has limitations— and Ed is a vigilant watchdog. With rooftop solar panels providing most of the home’s power, the Begleys remain blissfully unaware when there’s a power outage in the neighborhood. “I only find out about it when I walk to the post office and see the signal flashing to show that power has been restored,” Ed comments. Ed manually switches over to the municipal power grid only when he senses that the stored power capacity in the home’s solar batteries is running low. He foresees that eventually that system will be automated, but for now, he’s happy to keep track. The solar power generated onsite is enough to operate the house and professional TV cameras; it also charges an electric car in the garage—an all-electric 2002 Toyota RAV4 that’s clocked 85,000 miles. For hot water, the family comfortably relies mostly on a simple solar thermal setup—a 4-by-10-foot panel on the roof of black anodized tubing behind a piece of glass. A pump activates when a sensor in the panel senses that it’s hotter than the temperature in the tank. Ed observes: “If you keep things simple, they work well.” Simplicity also keeps maintenance issues at bay. The upkeep required for his solar electric system is minor; he’s committed only to adding water to the batteries every nine months and occasionally getting up to the roof to clean the panels with a brush and a little water.

Embracing the Great Outdoors

One of Ed’s first acts when he purchased his current house in 1988 was to rip up the existing lawn and replace it with native California plants and a fruit and vegetable garden. Unless raising cows or running a golf course, he can’t imagine why anyone would need high-maintenance, water-wasting grass outside their home. But, as with many of Ed’s improvements, energy saving

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tends to trump aesthetics. That’s where Rachelle comes in. “A few years after Rachelle had moved in here, she was telling a friend to meet her at the house,” Ed recalls, “and she said ‘It’s the one on the corner that looks like the Addams Family yard.’ I thought: ‘Oooh, maybe that garden isn’t quite as nice-looking as it used to be.’ It was very drought-tolerant, but it didn’t look good.” With Rachelle’s help, a new landscaper joined the effort of turning the formerly bleak-looking yard into an attractive mix of native plants that

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Bringing Rachelle’s aesthetic influence to bear has entailed replacing outdated living room curtains with attractive and energy-efficient wooden shutters, and finding ways to recycle without having large bins in plain sight. She’s orchestrating the design and layout of the new house—allowing for both entertaining space and larger closets—while Ed focuses on its renewable energy systems—including more unshaded rooftop panels and orienting the building to make the most of natural light. “If we don’t go LEED Platinum, then who will?” Rachelle queries. “That alone is not easy; still, I want to make it look like other houses in the neighborhood. I don’t want a Jetsons’ house; super modern has never been my style. I‘d like to show people that you can have it all, and I’m praying that it’s true.” The Begleys got off to a good start in March by tearing down an existing home on the property they recently purchased—96 percent of which, from cabinets to pipes, will be recycled or reused through Habitat for Humanity. By March 2012, the new house should be finished. They want their LEED Platinum home to serve as a model for people who are building new residences, to show what is possible in achieving real energy efficiency and waste reduction without sacrificing style or comfort. Ed’s aim is to ensure the place

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produces more energy than it uses. As before, the whole process will be documented. “I hope that I’ve shown what you can do with a retrofit,” Ed says. “Now I want to show people what you can do from the ground up in 2011 and beyond.” The family’s ongoing focus on green living has made a major impact on Hayden, who accepts environmental consciousness as the norm. “I learned everything from my dad, from composting to solar panels,” Hayden says. “I always teach my friends to turn off the lights more often, take shorter showers, stuff like that.” Her green awareness gives this tween maturity beyond her years. As Rachelle says, “She thinks about things outside of herself. She’s always been conscientious. She’s also really concerned about the planet and very compassionate.” Hayden is proof that a family’s day-to-day environmental commitments can leave a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the immediate family. Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home. Her next book, due out this fall, explores the relationship of environmental toxins and autism.

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ogs are great at showing unconditional love, being a good listener and offering open paws when a hug is needed; they also make superb workout partners. Here are five ways to bond and get healthy with your favorite four-legged friend. Walking An obvious way to exercise with a canine pal is to take walks together. Vets generally recommend that dogs go for at least one walk every day, and tagging along is a good way to get the 30 minutes of daily cardiovascular exercise that doctors encourage for us. Also, the regularity of a daily walk helps strengthen the relationship between a dog and owner, while developing the animal’s trust and obedience. Fetching Many dogs love chasing tennis balls, tree limbs or other thrown objects. To get the most out of a workout, after throwing the object to be fetched, take off after it with

It may be difficult to find a salt pool (avoid chlorine) where pooches are welcome, but shallow lakeshores, local streams and other natural bodies of water can provide enjoyable destinations to take a supervised dip. Swimming builds strength and stamina and is gentle on the joints; it works the body in ways that no other exercise does. Dancing Dancing is another way to get a groove on and burn calories at the same time. Turn on some tunes and start moving, encouraging your dog to move with you, perhaps even standing on his or her back paws if it feels right. The laughter that results is a whole other form of exercise. Bicycling Years ago, bicycling with man’s best friend was dangerous. Fortunately, today we have contraptions that attach a dog safely to a bicycle for a ride and prevent falls when Fido lunges after a squirrel. Bicycling with a dog running alongside is an effective workout for both of you. Exercising with canine pals can be rewarding in many ways, but workouts must be safe, as well as effective. Unless exercising at home or in a fenced yard, dogs should remain on a leash at all times and wear identification tags. Understanding the limits and abilities of a dog’s breed is also important, so that workouts can be appropriately tailored. Now, grab Fido and get moving! Joshua Fleming, a personal trainer and sports nutritionist based in Daphne, AL, is the founder of Victory Fitness, a nationwide virtual personal training initiative. Learn more at VictoryFit.com.

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h, how we take the comforts of home for granted—until we lose them. Despite our best intentions and mindful actions to stay physically and spiritually sound, sometimes, bad things happen to good people. Accidents, toxic environments, illness and other situations beyond our control can radically, often unexpectedly, change our lives. No one wants to find themselves in a hospital bed, but if you or a loved one require the high-tech, life-saving skills of a medical center, nursing home or another institutionalized care facility, you can help restore health through high-touch, natural nurturing. To begin, it’s helpful to know that healing is enhanced and quality of life returns quicker in loving, peaceful, natural environments. Frances Kuo and her colleagues at the Landscape and Human Health Laboratory, at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, have shown how green space is a necessary, beneficial component of human health. Because plant life is physically and mentally restorative, an increasing number of hospitals nationwide have created onsite “healing gardens.” The

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University of Alabama Hospital, for instance, designed a garden according to the concept that the way a patient feels and interacts with his or her surroundings can play an integral part in the healing process. Complementing its soothing greenery and pleasant floral scents, a water feature helps mask unpleasant noise. It’s good to bring green plants, fragrant flowers and herbs to the bedside of a loved one, but intensive care units often ban plants in rooms, due to concerns about mold, allergens and bacteria, so check with nursing staff first. If an institution restricts the presence of plants, substitute posters or pictures of gardens, forests or national parks to bring visions of natural life to barren walls. Here are additional suggestions for transforming unnatural environments into more natural healing spaces: Like Hippocrates, think of food as medicine. Unfortunately, “healthy hospital food,” is too often an oxymoron. It’s wise to ask the staff dietitian for an organic diet. Organic food is produced without toxic chemicals, antibiotics, hormones and genetically modified ingredients. If no organic options exist,

let hospital administrators know you would appreciate having local, organic food on the menu. Inquire about dietary restrictions and get approval to bring nutritious, homemade comfort foods, prepared with loving hearts and caring hands. Satisfy the senses. Listen to the healing rhythms of nature via recordings of songbirds, crickets, frogs, ocean surf, trickling streams and gentle rain. Many are available through libraries, local bookstores and websites. Paul Kervick, cofounder and one of the directors at Living Well Community Care Home, in Bristol, Vermont, believes, “It takes more than medical management and clean sheets to feel vibrant and happy.” So, in addition to organic food, Kervick provides music therapy and meditative drumming for residents. Heal through touch and movement. Medical facilities may employ professional massage, healing touch and physical therapists. If not, a gentle foot or hand massage, with jasmine, rose or lavender-scented lotion, provides soothing stress relief. Be close; hold your loved one’s hand or stroke their hair. In A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing, author and dietitian Diana Dyer found that meditative movement, like yoga and qigong, aided her own healing journey. Bring something from home to the facility. Family photographs, a favorite blanket or special sweater can help make a strange space feel more personal and cozy. Some care facilities even allow visits from pets. Pull up a chair and read stories aloud, sing softly and share memories and images of home. Think positively and hold healing thoughts. Creative visualization can be a vital healing tool. It is the internal process of embracing healing images and good thoughts and then applying them to our experience and our bodies. For example, Dyer references a horse field she saw outside her rural hospital window during an illness that had left her weak. She focused on the horses’ galloping strength and visualized herself running strongly again.

Every patient needs an advocate to ask questions, take notes and provide a second set of watchful eyes and helping hands. It’s a good idea to keep a dated record of procedures, doctors’ comments, test results and care plans. Meanwhile, protect your loved one’s rest while offering small services that provide great comfort—such as companionship during meals or helping them step outside for some fresh air. Repeatedly express gratitude to care providers for their services and for incremental gains in healing that bring

a loved one ever closer to returning to home sweet home. For additional insights, visit Health Care Without Harm (NoHarm.org). Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio show host, based in Columbia, MO. Her daughter recently spent a month in the hospital while recovering from a fall. Visit FoodSleuth@gmail.com and tune into Food Sleuth Radio online podcasts at kopn.org.

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If you tend to head to the refrigerator out of boredom or because of stress, Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healing system, can help you balance and rejuvenate yourself and fight off the snacking urge.

he self knowledge of your Ayurvedic “dosha” or personality type is the first step to realizing when you need to calm and balance yourself. The written dosha test takes about three minutes to complete and can easily be found online. One place to find it is at store.chopra.com Ayurveda breaks down a person’s temperaments into either mainly vata, pitta or kapha. Everyone is a combination of all three, but the dominance of one reveals a person’s tendencies in balance and under stress. Vata people normally are energetic and creative. Out of balance they can be anxious, and anxiety can lead to overeating as a calming crutch. Pitta people are detailoriented and competitive. When a little unbalanced, they can become irritable and also look to food to de-stress. Kapha people are friendly and patient, and when out of balance, they can become inactive or a little too patient. Overeating can stem from inactivity. Treat yourself to a professional Ayurvecic massage where 20 different Ayurvedic herbs and oils are mixed specifically for your personal dosha to insulate your electrical nerve impulses

and calm your central nervous system. Between professional massages, a morning self-massage technique that can help ward off imbalances works to warm, awaken and calm you, giving you the natural inclination to eat with more balance. At the same time the oils in a self massage nourish the skin. Research from American Ayurvedic company, Shanka, notes the absorption value of an oil is said to be 70 percent greater than that of a cream or lotion. Sold at health food stores, Organic sesame, coconut and sunflower oils work wonderfully for self massage. Try them separately or in combinations to see which you like best. Also, an Ayurvedic oil that researchers found directly fights cortisol – causing stress is ashwagandha. The findings are found

in the July 2010 issue of Life Extension Magazine’s article, Unleash Your Skin’s Internal Defenses. Mix a little ashwagandha with your organic base. Here’s a self massage technique: Run some hot water and fill a small dish. In a smaller bowl place about 2 ounces of oil. Let the oil warm for a minute. Have a seat and with both hand palms make about 20 to 60 circular motions around the ankles. One ankle first than the other. The pace of the circles is up to you but try not to go too fast. It is more calming not to count so just do as many revolutions as you want. Do the same for your knees, hips, wrists, elbows and shoulders. Work some oil into your calves, thighs, abdomen and arms. At this point it is difficult to stop because it feels so good but you do need to get on with your day. The oils take 15 minutes to enhance your pranic energy and seep into the skin to liquefy toxins to begin to send them out of your system. Take a bath or shower after your-self massage or put on some old clothes for a while as your skin takes on its enlivened quality. Once you know your temperament you can find out what foods are best to help keep you in balance. Vata people with their anxiety sometimes need several small warm meals a day. Pitta people with their competitiveness need to balance themselves with cool salads and kapha people usually need to shy away from fattening oily foods more than others. As many of us know, God has given us much of what we need in Nature. We, like Ayurveda, just need to search out the right natural combinations for healing. Trained in India, Dennis Smith is a licensed Ayurvedic massage therapist working at SIA Spa on Montgomery Road in Kenwood, and at Elemental OM, a yoga studio in Lebanon’s historic downtown district.

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oing green—at least on our plates—has never been easier. Every season, it seems that more varieties of fresh greens are available at farmers’ markets and in selections of nursery plants or seeds for home gardeners. Not so long ago, Americans generally thought of salad as pale iceberg lettuce with high-fat bottled dressing or some mixture of veggies, bound together with mayonnaise. These days, we can choose from among a bounty of tender lettuces and exotic greens, topped with extra virgin olive oils and splashed with colorful creative counterpoints that add zest and yum. Salads today provide a culinary canvas for both the cook and the gardener. A signature salad generally comprises several key ingredients: cool, crisp, fresh and nutritious greens; a fresh-tasting, low-calorie dressing; and bite-sized fruits, nuts, vegetables or cheeses that add flavor, texture and interest. For the greens, tender leaf or Bibb lettuce, crisp Romaine or cabbage, sliced or finely chopped, make the besttasting salads. For the best-tasting dressings, cooks whisk ingredients together in a bowl minutes before serving. We can drizzle them over each salad, serve them in a small pitcher on the side or place the salad in a large bowl, and then toss to incorporate the dressing. Added accents have expanded to include everything from soft fruits such as strawberries and oranges; savory and salty crumbled feta or blue cheeses; or something crunchy, like toasted almonds or walnuts, in addition to ubiquitous garden-fresh vegetables, such as scallions or tomatoes. Adding a healthy hot or cold protein makes a salad even more of a main course. Altogether, in ever-evolving combinations, today’s wide-ranging healthful ingredients can work edible magic.

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3. For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, and salt and pepper in a bowl, according to

When Minnesota’s Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm employees gather for a summer lunch, this crunchy cabbage-based slaw often graces their table. Serves 6 Slaw ½ lb Napa cabbage, cored ½ lb green cabbage, cored 1 bunch red radishes (about 12 medium to large), trimmed ½ lb broccoli, florets separated from stalks ½ bunch green onions, pale and green parts, sliced ¼-inch thick ½ lb green beans, ends trimmed, sliced ¼-inch thick Dressing 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2-½ Tbsp cider vinegar or more to taste 1 Tbsp honey ¼ tsp ground ginger Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Chop cabbages, radishes and broccoli florets into very small pieces. With a knife or vegetable peeler, pare the tough outer layer of the broccoli stalks to reveal the pale core. Chop the cores the same size as the other vegetables. 2. Put all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl and add the green onions and green beans. Toss to mix.

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taste. Add the dressing to the slaw, using just enough to coat the vegetables nicely. Toss well. Let rest at room temperature for about an hour before serving, or cover and refrigerate. The slaw will remain crunchy for at least eight hours.

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Richard Louv’s Well-Being Rx: Reconnect with Nature by April Thompson

f it’s true that people are self-interested creatures at heart, journalist Richard Louv has a message for humankind: Think not only what we can do for nature, but what nature can do for us. Louv’s seminal book, Last Child in the Woods, launched a national dialogue about the disconnection between children and nature, a state he calls nature-deficit disorder. Now, in The Nature Principle, Louv vividly portrays how a nature-infused lifestyle can enhance the quality of our health and relationships, benefiting every facet of experience. He asserts that the more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need, and offers a roadmap to a future that incorporates nature into every aspect of our lives, from our homes to our workplaces. The recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal, Louv is the author of eight books and the founder of the Children & Nature Network.

You cite many instances of nature’s power to heal and restore us mentally, emotionally, physically and even intellectually. How does science account for this? Healers have known about the importance of nature to our health and wellbeing for thousands of years, but only in recent years have scientists begun to study the benefits of what I call, “vitamin N.” Still, the preliminary research indicates overwhelmingly positive correlations between human health and intelligence and nature.

For example, a University of Illinois study of urban children with attention deficit disorder found that even a little exposure to nature can have a positive effect on ADD. Several other studies indicate that walking in natural areas improves our mental and physical health. Researchers from Sweden and England that compared exercising in indoor and outdoor settings learned that expending the same amount of energy in these different environments provides different results, with green exercise offering added value. Science can’t yet tell us the causes and mechanisms behind these correlations, yet we know enough to act. Technology permeates every aspect of our lives today. A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that American youth spend an average of 53 hours a week using entertainment media. So we have to consciously bring more nature into our lives—not just to escape technology’s documented negative effects, but also to access the positive benefits that nature provides. It’s not a case of nature versus technology, however; it’s a matter of balance. The “hybrid mind” can access the benefits of both, facilitating skills in big-picture thinking.

You assert that reconnecting with nature also strengthens community and family bonds, but where can busy urbanites start? Often, families want to connect with nature but don’t know how. We offer free tools at ChildrenAndNature.org to

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help you start a family nature club organized around prearranged nature play dates. One club has 600 families. This helps create meaningful social bonding within and between families. It’s something any family can do, regardless of location or income, and it’s good fun.

What roles do governments play in preserving a nature-balanced world? All have a role to play. Urban planners a hundred years ago planned cities around nature. It’s not a new idea; we’ve just forgotten. Nature can offer cost-effective solutions to some of the problems cashstrapped governments face. For example, it costs a lot to tear up a canyon and put in a new stormwater system, but a lot less to develop a system that takes advantage of the natural watershed.

People often think about nature as somewhere else, like a state park or wilderness area, yet you point out the need to re-imagine our own yards and neighborhoods. What can we do to enhance the local habitats that ultimately sustain us? We often overlook the nature where we live, work and play. In 2008, for the first time in history, more people on Earth, were living in urban, rather than rural, areas. That means if we are going to have meaningful experiences with nature, we are going to have to rethink nature within cities. Looking forward, conservation measures alone won’t be enough to get us where we need to be. We need to start re-creating nature in order to protect the biodiversity that all creatures need, humans included. We can start in our backyards by replacing lawns with flowers and native plants that will bring back sustainable migration routes for birds and butterflies. Acting on The Nature Principle is an optimistic way of looking at the future. It’s not just about survival; it’s creating a way of life that is profoundly all-around better for all of us. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at April Writes.com.

healthykids (worm tea) from the compost and dilute it with water to sprinkle any garden with an extra dose of natural fertilizer. Both will promote strong, healthy plants that are resistant to disease. Our family has maintained a fourlevel worm bin just outside our kitchen door for five years, and for me, the hardest part of getting started was opening the box of wigglers. Now, we have more worm castings and worm tea than I can use, so I routinely pack up the castings into resealable plastic bags, pour the tea into bottles, and use both as muchwelcomed gifts.

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n Newspaper provides cover. Shred or tear old newspapers into strips and place a fluffy layer on top to cover food scraps and discourage flies. Also use paper on the bottom to provide bedding for the worms. n Keep the worm bin moist. Periodic spritzing with a spray bottle or fine mist from the hose will keep wigglers moisturized and on the move. n Worms prefer a vegetarian diet; so don’t add cheese or meat scraps to the compost pile. Do feel free to toss in cereal, grains and rinsed, crushed eggshells. If possible, chop up all vegetable waste prior to adding it to your bin to speed up the composting process. Jessica Iclisoy, the founder of California Baby natural baby care products, writes about natural living and backyard organic gardening in Beverly Hills, CA. She also maintains two worm bins and three composters. Connect at Jessica@ CaliforniaBaby.com.

Red Wigglers Turn Kitchen Scraps into Gardening Gold by Jessica Iclisoy

our family loves to shop at area farmers’ markets, investigating greens and other veggies to make meals bursting with vitamins and minerals. Yet, it’s not always easy raising children who love to eat the fruits, veggies and salad makings you tote home. So consider mixing in a strategic science lesson—all you need are a few thousand wiggly worm friends to gobble up kitchen scraps; waste that would normally go into the trash and municipal landfill. For kids, worm composting gives food preparation a special mission: The worms must be fed! Worm composting, also known as vermiculture, produces nutrient-rich worm castings. In kid parlance, that’s “worm poop.” This organic matter provides the perfect soil conditioner and organic food for plants, indoors and out. It’s also easy to harvest the liquid

A well-designed worm composter is opaque and has a secure lid and ventilation holes. Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, in Grass Valley, California, offers both a deluxe bin and inexpensive do-it-yourself worm bin kit at GrowOrganic.com. Or, find step-by-step instructions to build your own at the educational website, RedWormComposting.com, which also lists reputable sources for worms (the pictures alone are enough to juice kids’ interest). Keep these tips in mind for successful composting, indoors or out:

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Permaculture is often considered a societal revolution disguised as gardening. It shows up in urban hamlets, suburban neighborhoods and rural farmyards. Be they large or small, the diverse flora and fauna in these Gardens of Eden gush with life.

he ethics of permaculture are simple: Everything revolves around caring for people and the planet, while sharing the surplus. A term coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, permaculture melds the needs of human habitation and horticulture, creating viable integrated designs based on natural ecological systems, in which what’s produced by one element of the system becomes the input for another. “It’s about design and relationships,” explains Bill Wilson, co-founder of Midwest Permaculture, with his wife Becky. “Permaculture is larger than gardening. It’s a creative and artful way of living where people and nature are both preserved and enhanced by thoughtful planning and the careful use of re-

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sources. Practices mimic patterns found in nature. Principles reflect a respectful approach to life. Embraced, these attributes create an environment of diversity, stability and resilience, where all may thrive for untold generations.”

Self-Sufficient Systems Permaculture is widely adaptable to suit local climates, soils and geographies, and can scale to any size location that can sustain life. Because nature fosters no waste, permaculture-inspired gardens recycle or reuse all nutrients and energy sources; this approach regenerates natural systems, while boosting the self-sufficiency of human settlements and reducing the need for industrial production systems that rely on polluting energy sources.

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and larger settings, together we can have a great positive effect on the total environment.” When it comes to the potential for rural areas, “We can harvest a far greater amount of resources than we do now—water, sun, carbon dioxide and wind—and greatly improve productivity, while improving the overall quality of the region.” However, he quickly clarifies: “One can be very successful in small spaces, too.” Courtesy of John D. Ivanko

Plants are selected and planted according to the way they help one another. Animals also play key roles in garden sustainability. Free-range chickens, for example, can help fertilize and work up the soil and control insect pests, while providing nutrient-packed eggs; humans, meanwhile, provide shelter, security, a water source and supplemental food. Surplus produced in these gardens is freely shared. “Many permaculturists are concerned about their relationships with others—all others—and the planet,” continues Wilson. “We believe that it is possible to redesign our lives to provide an abundance of food, fiber, energy and shelter for every person on this planet, while dramatically improving overall quality of life.” He notes that only 20 percent of the permaculture process is about growing food. “Permaculture is the big picture,” agrees Heather Lanier, who has developed a plan for Hill of the Hawk Farm, in Big Sur, California. “It’s about how relationships are built and how these relationships help care for one another in the circle of life.” At her farm, the staff are transforming abandoned chicken coops into living spaces and artist studios, and planting a forest garden that will provide shade and fresh fruit, while attracting beneficial insects. Chickens and ducks meander around a series of ponds that collect water in preparation for the region’s long dry season. Just down the road, the Esalen

Permaculture is for any size property, including an apartment, and for any climate... any place. Institute offers educational workshops, which Lanier’s staff have attended. An instructor there also helped complete the permaculture plan for Lanier’s property.

Place-Based Living Permaculture is equally appropriate for the urban and suburban areas where most Americans now live, says Wilson. “It’s for any size property, including an apartment, and for any climate... any place.” He and other permaculture enthusiasts maintain that, “With more

John D. Ivanko is the co-author of Rural Renaissance, describing Inn Serendipity’s journey toward sustainability (InnSerendipity.com), based in part on permaculture and onsite generation of wind and solar power.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 No Foolin’ Night Hike – 7:30 pm. Take a walk in the woods in the dark of night to encounter questioning trees who will try to fool you. All ages welcome. $2. Adults must accompany children. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

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CLASSES NOW FORMING 28 Days to a calm mind, a healthy body & an awakened spirit $179/4 weeks

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513-315-5042

elementalom@mac.com SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Yogalibrium – 12-10pm. Grand Opening Event. Yoga classes with area yogis, Chair massages, Live music, Delicious vegan food, Starbucks Fair Trade coffee. Free. 6448 Sherman Ave (in Mt. Washington), Cincinnati, OH. 513-233-9642 Bruno Groening Circle of Friends’ Lecture – 2pm. Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path. Free. Hyde Park Library, 2747 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-544-2163 Wetland Exploration – 2pm. Sign up to join a naturalist led wetland experience. Attire that can withstand mud and grime highly suggested. Free. Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-367-9632 Wild Hares – 2pm. Learn all about bunnies, Ohio’s native rabbits, and meet a very special guest. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Early Spring Creek Walk – 1-3pm. Explore for evidence of spring life and for fossils from 450 million years ago. The trail to the creek has steep sections, and we’ll also be walking on rocks in the creek, so wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for mud. Free. Meet at the shelter parking lot. McFarlan Woods, 3040 Westwood Northern Blvd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-2909 Frog and Toad Egg Search – 2pm. Let’s explore some of these vernal ponds and look for frog and toad eggs. Free. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Register: GreatParks.org Hedgeapple Trail Hike – 2pm. Join the naturalist for a causal stroll on this trail as we investigate the signs of spring. Free Woodland Mound/Hedgeapple Trail, Woodland Mound/Seasongood Nature Center, 8250

10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

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Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Turtles – 2pm. Learn about turtles and then head outside to the nearby creek to look for more turtles. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Oscar Ghiglia, Guitar – 4pm. Celebrating his 37th residency at CCM, Italian virtuoso Ghiglia performs a solo recital of concert favorites. $5-$10, UC students free. Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Little Tyke Hike – 11am. Come with your three to six year old for an early Earth Day Celebration. Participate in earth friendly activities and fun. Free. Winton Woods, Kingfisher Trail, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Scarf It Up – 6pm. Saturday at 10am. Learn the basic stitches while making a scarf. Students will receive a knitter’s Bag of Basics to get started. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. Register: 859-962-4030

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Fearless. Focused. Freedom.

A nine- week, comprehensive workshop series. Begins Saturday, April 9, 2011. Presented by TOE Training Group. This series take participants on an entertaining and innovative journey, past to present, to move through current issues. Dedicated to providing an integrated and valuable tool set to unlock and release one’s fears, accept change and surrender to happiness. Workshop limited to 20 participants. Call Anna Webb to register today!

513-374-0808

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Birding Basics II – 9-10:30am. Come ready for a hike; binoculars will be provided. Birding Basics I is not required for this program. Free. Meet at the Mt. Airy Arboretum parking lot. Mt. Airy Arboretum, 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-751-3679. Kite Fest –12-5pm. Sat. and Sun. Colorful kites and activities. $2 for parking. VOA Park located at Tylersville and Cox Road, West Chester, OH. Nature of Spring – 11am. Walk around the Pin Oak Trail. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve/Pin Oak Trail, 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-7275 Keeping the Bees at Parky’s Farm – 1:30pm. Learn about honeybee lifestyle, the important role they play in our lives and what’s going on inside the hives at this time of year. Free.Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm,

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Butterfly Gardening – 2pm. Are you interested in creating your very own butterfly garden? Free. Woodland Mound/Seasongood Nature Center, 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

mark your calendar Midwest School of Astrology Open House & Grand Opening LightPath Discovery Center Sunday, April 10th 2-7pm MWSA is moving to the LightPath Discovery Center. Celebrate its grand opening with Speakers like Pam Gallagher-Astrologer and Anne Steffen-Psychic Development. Learn about the new Services, Astrology classes and On-Line classes. FREE Drawing. Free. LightPath Discovery Center, 4760 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH

513-984-2293

www.midwestschoolofastrology.com www.lightpathdiscoverycenter.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Wildflower Walk – 1pm. Meet the naturalist to learn some of our native spring wildflowers. Free. Miami WhitewaterForest/Timberlakes Program Shelter, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-367-9632 Beavers in Ohio – 2pm. Join the naturalist as we learn about the lives of North America’s largest rodent. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve/Ellenwood Nature Barn, 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-7275 What’s Bloomin’ – 2pm. Early spring is a great time to see wildflowers.We’ll head out to the trail to look for the beautiful show put on by nature. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Reiki Share – 2-4 pm. Come to practice and receive Reiki. Free re-attunement to Usui Reiki- bring certificate. Rettay Chiropractic, 7560 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY. 859-750-4720 Philharmonic Jazz: Voyage to Brazil – 7pm. Jazz Ensemble and CCM Philharmonia. $5-$10, UC students free. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Holy Chow! – 7pm. Joanne Giovanna Delli Carpini Trimpe shares the story of her life and her family’s Italian, Venezuelan, and North American heritage. Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Crafty Leftovers – 9am. Choose from a variety of free leftover craft supplies. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. Register: 859-962-4030 Nature Stories – 11am and 1pm. Share a story with the naturalist about skunks and get the real dirt on these misunderstood animals. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Half Pints Craft Corner – 6:30pm. Half Pints ages

3-12 are invited to explore and try new crafts in a fun environment. Make an egghead planter. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015

513-367-9632

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Sharon Woods Safari – 2pm. Join the naturalist and learn about the cool critters that call our park home. Free but bikes are available for rent for $8. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org

Traditional Japanese Reiki, Levels 1-3

Adult Cooking Class – 7pm. Seasonal Cooking class for adults only. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-531-8015

Mahler’s 1st Masterwork – 8pm. CCM Chorale, Xavier University Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra. $5-$10, UC students free. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

With Adrienne Davidson. Six week series about to begin!!

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Fantabulous Incredible Family Night – 7pm. Listen to folktales from various lands and we will make corresponding edible crafts. Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

Kaleidoscope – 12-4 pm. See Saturday April 16.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Severe Weather in Ohio – 2 pm. Blizzards, tornados and floods! Join the naturalist for a presentation all about severe weather events in Ohio and the science behind them. Free. Sharon Woods/ Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Kaleidoscope – 9am-4 pm. Annual Art Exhibit of the Colerain Artists group. Light refreshments served. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road and Colerain Ave, Colerain Township, OH. greatparks.org April Flowers Hike – 10am. The Great Oaks Trail is a wonderful place to find several of the season’s wildflowers. Free. Winton Woods/Great Oaks Trail, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Hovering Hummingbirds – 2 pm. Learn some ins and outs of attracting and keeping the interest of these tiny feathered gems. Free Miami Whitewater Forest/ Visitor Center, 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Cincinnati, OH.

Woodcarving Basics – 2pm. Join the River Valley Woodcarvers for a demonstration of what you need to become a carver. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. Register: 859-962-4030

Mystery Animals – 4pm. Use the clues to uncover the secret identities of several live animal guests that call Winton Woods home. Winton Woods/Harbor, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Pianopalooza VI – 7pm. Featuring performances by distinguished guests and the entire piano faculty. $5-$10, UC students free. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

With Bruce Davis. By appointment. $165/$185/$205.

Meditation for Beginners Series Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH.

513-891-1324 Info@MantraWellnessCenter.com

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Healing on the Spiritual Path – 7pm. Learn about the teachings of Bruno Groening. Free. Symmes Township Library, 11850 Enyart Rd, Loveland, OH. 513-899-3115 .

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Strike Up The Band – 7-8pm. Join members of the Dixie Heights High School bands to share their stories, snacks and learn about their instruments. Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Ballet & Beer – 5:15pm. “Infamous Love Songs with OverTheRhine”. Preview of upcoming performance. Meet performers and people who make it happen.

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Informal reception with hors d’oeuvres. Free for upcoming show ticket holders and subscribers. Cincinnati Ballet Center, 1555 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-621-5282

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 The Tortoise and the Hare – 2 pm. We’ll recount this fable as well as meet the stars of the story. There may even be a rematch. Winton Woods/Winton Centre, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Learn to Crochet – 2pm. Learn four basic stitches while making a scarf. Students will receive a Bag of Basics with everything you’ll need to get started. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. Register: 859-962-4030 Backyard Safari – 2pm. Join us on a journey to discover how to provide a natural habitat for animals in your backyard. Free. Woodland Mound/Seasongood Nature Center, 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Sky Kings – 2pm. Learn all about these powerful hunters and meet some of our local raptors in person. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Wildflower Walk – 2-4pm. Meet at the Nature Center for a hike along a nationally designated Scenic Trail. Free. California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-231-8678

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Monroe Institute Hemi-Sync® Meditation April 24, 3pm - 5pm

With Andrea Berger. Explore expanded states of consciousness, meditate with ease, and expand your intuition and creativity with the help of the patented Hemi-Sync® audio technology.

Free. 513-515-4046 aberger@cinci.rr.com 26

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Painted Pots Week – 12-4pm. Help decorate pots for the spring celebration. Clay pots will be available on the outside porch of Nature’s Niche. Free if you leave the pot and a fee if you prefer to take it home. Pots remain hanging in trees until May 20. FarbachWerner Nature Preserve/Nature’s Niche, 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-7275

Refresh and Renew: A Day of Loving Kindness – 8 am-5pm. An event for people who want to try out alternative modalities. Jesuit Spiritual Retreat Center, 5361 South Milford Rd, Milford, OH. UCanGrow2@ fuse.net

MONDAY, APRIL 25

The Meaning of Trees Hike – 10am. Adults, join us on this hike to discover the secret meaning behind oaks, maples, sycamores and more. Free. Winton Woods/Great Oaks Trail, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

Wildflowers after Work – 5:30pm. Hike Pin Oak Trail and enjoy spring’s array of blooming beauties. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve/Pin Oak Trail, 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-7275.

Spring Beauties – 2pm. Join the naturalist as we search for spring beauties and other early spring wildflowers. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve/Pin Oak Trail, 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-7275

Gluten Free Tour – 7pm. Take a tour of gluten free foods to choose. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015

The 3rd Annual Blu Cat Benefit – 7pm-12am. Presents Pandora’s Box of Mythological Creature with several performers. $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door which includes food. Cash bar additional. Leapin Lizard,726 Main Street, Covington, KY. 859-694-3131

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Behind the Scenes at the Kentucky Derby – 2pm. Learn about the crown jewel of racing in this program. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Shopping on a Budget Store Tour – 7pm. Learn about affordable products and money saving shopping tips. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015 Toolbox – 9pm. Original sketch comedy and improvisation. $3 per person. Xavier University’s Gallagher Student Center Theater, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. 513-745-3939

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Detox Day

Thursday, April 28th ~ 6-8pm Help your body and mind get rid of environmental and emotional toxins. 30-min Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification session followed by 15-minute Chair Massage. Plus organic herbal tea tastings! $45. Klimick Acupuncture. 10979 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 129. Blue Ash, OH.

513-834-8173 KlimickAcupuncture.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Toolbox – 9pm. See April 27. American Voices XIII: American Emigrés – 8pm. CCM Philharmonia. $5-$10, UC students free. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 A Salute To The American Composer – 8pm. $5-$10, UC students free. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

Greater Cincinnati Edition

mark your calendar Mini Breathwork

Sunday, May 1st ~ 5-8pm. with Gary Matthews and Tanya Poe Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH.

Call 513-489-5302

planahead MAY 1-30 Zoo Babies. Enjoy zoo babies all month long. Cincinnati Zoo, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate this Mexican holiday on the Square dancing to live, festive music and enjoying authentic treats. Fountain Square, Downtown Cincinnati, OH.

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Your Soul’s Waking Dream Sunday, May 15 ~ 1-4 pm. $50 before 1 May, $60 thereafter. Stillpoint Center in Blue Ash 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH.

513-489-9777

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ongoingcalendar KidVentures – 4:15pm. Grade 1-6. Join us for stories and a craft. Each week features a different theme. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 WaltonNicholson Rd, Independence, KY. Register: 859962-4030 Sustainable Living Potluck – 5-7pm. Informal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological footprints”. Free. Gaia Foundation, 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincinnati, OH. Used Books Sale – 5:30-7:30pm. Every 2nd Monday of each month. We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, audiobooks and LPs. Friends’ Warehouse, 8456 Vine Street, Hartwell, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6035 My Powerful Choices Show – 6pm. Radio Show. Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Phoenix’s classes create the space for the cultivation of a healthy body alignment, the flow of energy in the body and a more peaceful and open heart. Open to new and experienced students. $12 drop-in. Kula Center, 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. 859-652-4174

Active for Life – 9:30am. Improve your health in this exercise program for older adults. Bring your own small weights and join at anytime through March. Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000 Multi-Style Yoga – 9:30am. Yoga with Keri Colmar. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 Half Pint Kids Club – 10am. Kids ages 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-459-6131 Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. A welcoming class for students of all levels. $5. Come at 9:30 for group meditation. Saint Timothy Church Basement. 10272 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-750-4720 Tai Chi for Health – 1:15pm beginner, 2:30pm intermediate. With Betty Lubrecht. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr, 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. Register: 859-525-5000 Yoga Beginners Class – 5pm. Covington Yoga, 713 Craig St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435 Tai Chi Class – 5:30pm. Meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health in your life. Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Ave. Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6029 Pet Loss: Mid-month Social Gathering – 6pm. Third Tuesday of the month. Various activitiesdinner, movie, book signing, etc. Cost of activity only. Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd. Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297

Pet Loss Support Group-Children – 6-6:45pm. First Tuesday of the month. Healing from pet loss, we take the journey with you from pain to peace. Free, Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd, Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297

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Pet Hospice Support Group-Children – 6-6:45pm. Second Tuesday of the month. Preparing to say good-bye. Lessons learned from a life well lived by their pet. Free. Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd, Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297 Pet Loss Support Group – 7-8:30pm. First Tuesday of the month. For adults who are healing from pet loss, move from pain to peace. Free. Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd, Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297 Pet Hospice Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Second Tuesday of the month. Meet other pet parents dealing with a special needs or terminally ill pet and share helpful tips. Free and open to adults. Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd. Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297 Creative Sounding Board – 7-9pm. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Testing ground for original art of all types and skill levels. Artists, poets, musicians, storytellers and film makers. Free. Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave, Oxford, OH. 513-523-8846

Dirt Crew – 9am-12pm. Volunteers meet to work on the CGC Grounds. Dress for the weather and bring your gardening gloves. Free. Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513221-0981 Used Books Sale – 10am-1pm. See Monday. Scrapbooking – 10:30am-1pm. Child care available. No experience is necessary. Bring pictures. Free. The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-471-4673 x19 Re-Fresh Wednesdays – 11:30-1pm. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid week refreshed! Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Library Committee – 1-2pm. Volunteer to keep the Hoffman Library full organized and stocked. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-0981 Hiking Club – 4:30pm. Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest, 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH‎. CincinnatiParks.com KidVentures – 4:15pm. See Monday. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. Register: 859-962-4030 Tai Chi for Everyone with Betty Lubrecht – 6pm. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 Introspective Perspectives Show – 6pm. Radio

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Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-661-1792 LEWFM.org Fridays 3-7pm (year round). Sustainably grown produce from local farmers who use no synthetic chemicals. Also, many other locally produced food and non food items. Check market website for winter location. Show. Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell Buddhist Practice – 7pm. Traditional Buddhist chanting, seated meditation, and traditional kongan (Japanese: koan) interviews with a teacher twice a week. Instruction led by Rev. Jiun Foster, SDPS, founder of the Five Mountain Buddhist Seminary and national Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen sangha. Great Cloud Zen Center of Cincinnati, 2794 Montana Ave, Westwood, OH. Joyful Healing Laughter Yoga Club – 7pm. Second Wednesday of every month. Learn to laugh for no reason with Judi A. Winall & Pam Hall. Free. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. 513-899-3115 Yoga, Anusara – 7:30pm. With Gloria Siry. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr. 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. Register: 859-525-5000

A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Yoga with Phoenix, RYT. Begin your day with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. $12 drop-in. Kula Center, 110 East 8th St, Newport KY. 859652-4174 Kripalu-Style Yoga – 9:30 am and 6:15 pm. Yoga with Marquetta. $5/$10. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 T’ai Chi Chih – 1-2:30pm. 12-week class through

April 2011

Runs & Walks Spring 2011 SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Meters for Mozart – 9am. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits the Hamilton Fairfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorale. Water Works Park, Fairfield, OH. 513-652-6225 United Way 5k – 9am. Voice of America Park, West Chester, OH. 513-777-1080

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Matt’s 5K Pursuit – 8am. Benefits The Matt Haverkamp Foundation. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Cincinnati, OH. 513-383-7579

kids will receive an award. Oakley Recreation Center, Cincinnati, OH. runforsheltercincy.org

Apr. 14. With instructor Phoenix Wilson. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center. 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY. Register: 859-431-0020

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Tai Chi for Health – 5:30pm. With Betty Lubrecht. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr, 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. Register: 859-525-5000

32 Annual Miami Red Brick Run and Walk – 10:30am. 5K. Millet Hall on Miami U. campus, Cincinnati, OH. 513-474-1399

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Blue Ribbon 5K Race and Family Fun Walk – 9am. 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk. General Cable, 4 Tesseneer Dr, Highland Heights, KY. 937-694-2002 Glen Helen Earth Day 5K Run/Walk – 9am. All ages and abilities welcome. Free youth race at 8:30am. Glen Helen Nature Preserve, Yellow Springs, OH. glenhelen. org Run it Forward 5K Run and Walk – 9:30am. 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. Benefits The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and The Kidney Cancer Association. Sharon Woods, Cincinnati, OH. 513-652-6225

Run for the Lions – 8:30am. 5k. Ursuline Academy, Blue Ash, OH. 513-347-3255

Strides for Stars – 9am. 5K Walk/Run. Benefits STARS Grief Support for Kids. Dixie High School, Crestview Hills, KY. stridesforstars.com

Southern Indiana Classic Marathon and Half Marathon . 26.2 miles and 13.1 miles. Evansville, IN. sicmarathon.com

WEEKEND, APRIL 29 – MAY 1

Teddy Bear 5k – 9am. Cincinnati Masonic Temple, 5th St, downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-474-1399

13th Annual Flying Pig Marathon. Near Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH. flyingpigmarathon.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Aruna 5k Run For Their Freedom – 10am. University of Cincinnati; French Hall, Cincinnati, OH. aruna5k.com Bethany House 5k – 6pm. Voice of America Park, West Chester, OH. 513-557-2873 Dogwood Dash 5K – 9am. 5K Run/Walk. Scenic course winds through the park on paved trails. All proceeds benefit Friends of Boone County Arboretum. Boone County Arboretum, Florence, KY. 513-652-6225 East Butler County Family YMCA Annual Frog Jog 5K & Kid’s Mile Run – 9am. 5k Run/Walk. Fairfield East Elementary School, Hamilton, OH. 513-892-9622 Run for Shelter 5k – 9am. 5K Run/Walk. Team Challenge (4 people). Cash prizes; all

Girls on the Run Spring 5K – 10am. 5k Walk. Paul Brown Stadium, West side on Central Ave, Cincinnati, OH. gotrcincinnati.org Pro-Life 5k Run – 8:30am. 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile Family Run. Benefitting Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati Projects. Winton Woods, Harper Meadows, Cincinnati, OH. 5Krun4life.org

Health Starts Here – 2-4pm. See Tuesday.

Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302 General Yoga Class – 7:30pm. Covington Yoga. 713 Craig St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435

Toddler Yoga – 11:30am. Toddler class is geared towards ages 1-4. Parent participation encouraged. $12 per session. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Regsiter: 513-542-9642 Infant Massage Class – 2-3pm. First Friday of each month. Through Mar. Open to expectant mothers and moms (also dads, grandparents, etc.) with infants up to 9 months of age. Register. $10/ class or $25/series of 3 classes in advance. Delta Chiropractic, 5230 Kings Mills Rd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-398-2000 Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5 and $4 with a glass. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Register 513-531-8015 Uncorked – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-459-6131 Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm.Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Participants should wear loose comfortable clothing and maybe bring a journal. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302 Tunes and Blooms Zoo Concerts – 6:30-8pm. Through April. Free. Cincinnati Zoo, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. Sahaja Yoga – 6:45-7:45pm. Easy and relaxing way to de-stress and revive body and mind. Begins with 20-minute lecture followed by period of meditation. Free. Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-290-3330 Photography Travel Series – 7:30pm. Apr 1,8,15,29. Local photographers who have traveled the world share their stories. Free. Sharon Woods. Sharon Woods, Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday.

Hospice Mother’s Day 5k – 8:30am. 5k run or walk. Post-race Awards, door prizes and refreshments. Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum, Middletown, OH. 513-4237496

Kids Can Cook Too – 10am. Kids ages 3-12 go

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Sprouts in the Kitchen – 10am. We will take kids age 5-12 on a fun food adventure while teaching them about good nutrition! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Regsiter: 513459-6131

on a fun food adventure while learning about good nutrition. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015 Used Books Sale – 10am-4pm. Every 4th Saturday of each month. See Monday. Basic Beginning Ashtanga Yoga - 10:30-11:15am. Class for adults to try out yoga. Drop-in $12. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Arting Around – 11am. Grades K-6. Learn the different styles of art. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030 Artworld – 11am-5pm. Explore the interactive discovery area for families at the Art Museum. Hands-on activities for all ages, interests, and learning styles. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Family ARTventures – 1-2pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Family First Saturdays – 1-4pm. 1st Saturday of month. Performances, artist demonstrations, storytelling, scavenger hunts, tours, and hands-on art making activities. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Rhythms of Lifepath Drumming – 7pm. 1st Saturday of every month. Donation accepted. Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd, Crescent Springs, KY. lifepath-2001.com

Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday. Artworld – 11am-5pm. See Saturday. Coffee-ology – 12pm. Coffee Tasting. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131

Flower Carpet. Apr 5-24. The Fountain Square plaza is covered with thousands of flowers making a resulting in a carpet of flowers. Fountain Square, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. Yes Festival. Apr 7-17. The Year End Series consists of three world premiers chosen from scripts submitted by playwrights around the globe. $8-$13. Northern Kentucky University, Corbett Theatre. Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY. 859-572-5464 Workshop 2011 – 7:30pm. April 7-10. Celebrate the talent and creativity of students from all disciplines! These student-written, student-directed, student-produced performance pieces usually involve over 50 student actors. $3. Xavier University’s Gallagher Student Center Theater, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. 513-745-3939 Gaiam Outlet April Sales Event – 10am-6pm (Thu&Fri); 10am-4pm (Sat). Apr 7-9, 21-23. Save 50% to 70% off planet-friendly items. Gaiam Outlet, 9107 Meridian Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-712-8699 CCM Piano Bearcat Piano Festival. Apr 14–17. The second annual Bearcat Piano Festival presents a program of concerts, competitions and master classes, all leading up to the sixth annual Pianopalooza! Festival events will feature CCM faculty, students and guest artists. Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati, Cin-

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Overeaters Anonymous welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings throughout Greater Cincinnati. Donation only. 513-921-1922 Cleopatra: The Search for the last Queen of Egypt – 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat); 11am-6pm (Sun). Cincinnati Museum Center.1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-287-7000

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COSTA RICA COSTA RICA rainforest yoga & meditation retreat April 30 - May 7, 2011. YogaYouCabot. com 877-964-2968.

CUSTOMIZED VITAMINS

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel – 7:30pm (Fri & Sat); 3pm (Sun). Apr 1-17. $19-$28. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-957-1940

Art Exhibit – 10am-4pm (Mon-Fri). Paintings by Mary Barr Rhodes and prints by Radha. Free. Xavier University Art Gallery, A.B. Cohen Center. 1658 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-745-3811

Z-GOURMET PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE 20 Years Culinary Experience. In your home planned healthy meals for busy, recovering or specialty services. zgourmet@msn.com: (513) 202-3876 Insured and Certified

Cloth Diapering Cuteness – 2pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275

Relationship Rehab Show – 10pm. Radio Show. Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell

The American Impressionists in the Garden – 11am-5pm (Wed- Sun). Through May 15. Paintings of European and American gardens created by American impressionists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and four bronze sculptures for gardens. $6-$8, free 17 yrs, free on Sundays. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-241-0343

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Family ARTventures – 3-4pm. See Saturday.

Our Town – 8pm (Wed-Sat); 2:30pm (Sat & Sun). Apr 20-24. Drama by Thornton Wilder. Winner of the 1930 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. $11 (Wed only); $17-$29. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

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Babywearing Bliss – 2pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years. Free. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275

Buddhist Practice – 3pm. See Wednesday.

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JOBS HABILITATION TECHNICIAN NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS. Do you want to do something rewarding and fulfilling in the community? Total Homecare Solutions is a premier licensed in home care service firm working with Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled persons. They are expanding their services in the greater Cincinnati area and are in need of sincere, patient, caring and experienced caregivers. To Apply go to: www.tinyurl.com/thshomecare

PETS FREE KITTEN – To a good home. Call for info 513-693-7841

QUALITY SKIN AND BODY CARE AVA ANDERSON NON TOXIC QUALITY Skin, Hair and Body Care products for the entire family without harmful chemicals! Shauna Freiberger RN BSN, consultant NonToxicFamily.com, NonToxicFamily@gmail.com, 513-520-2746

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ACUPUNCTURE KLIMICK ACUPUNCTURE

10979 Reed Hartman Hwy, Suite 129 513-834-8173 KlimickAcupuncture.com A Unique Style of Acupuncture! We offer help for chronic and acute pain, female or male infertility, and more. Some insurance accepted. Discounted packages available. See ad on page 3.

TRIHEALTH INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & MEDICINE Peter Sheng MD; Jennifer Walther Liu LAc.; Esly Caldwell III, LAc 6200 Pfeiffer Rd 513-985-6736 IntegrativeHealth.TriHealth.com

Our acupuncturists promote natural healing, help prevent illness and manage pain. We treat headaches, allergies, arthritis, joint pain, fibromyalgia, infertility and drug addiction. See ad on page 15.

AYURVEDA ELEMENTAL OM STUDIOS Serving Lebanon & Cincinnati 513-315-5042 elementalom.com

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CHIROPRACTIC PROWELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Mark Johnson 549 Lafayette Ave, Bellevue, KY 859-431-4430 ProWellnessChiropractic.com

Using traditional and modern chiropractic techniques as well as active rehab and nutritional guidance to promote overall wellness. Space certified technology is used to locate where stress has settled into the muscles. Once the location is found, work begins to unwind the stress patterns and rebuild the body’s ability to adapt to outside stressors more effectively. See ad on page 13.

SAEKS CHIROPRACTIC LLC

7577 Central Parke Blvd STE 103, Mason, OH 513-492-9714 SaeksChiropractic.com Specializing in Performing Arts and Sports injuries, Certified in Applied Kinesiology and Kinesio Taping My personal commitment is to get my patient’s better faster!

GREEN CLEANING SERVICE CINCINNATI MAINTENANCE INC 513-827-6150 CincinnatiMaintenance.com

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HYPNOSIS SWEETDREAMS HYPNOSIS, LLC

Leslie Riopel, ACHT. Clinical Hypnotherapist; Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Past Life Regressions and more. 5656 Valleyforge Lane, Independence, KY 1-800-385-0765 sweetdreams-productions.com Are you armoring yourself against the world? Try Hypnosis for weight loss. Would you like to visit a past life? Try a Past Life Regression.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE GO BEYOND MEDICINE

Dr. Michael J. Grogan, M.D. PLLC 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com We help our patients discover a better way of healing and living. Treatments and therapies include family practice, chiropractic services, massage therapy, yoga, life coaching, hormone therapy, weight loss programs and much more. See ads on page 5 and 7.

HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS SIGNIFICANT HEALING

Featuring Pounds and Inches Weightloss Victoria Smith, Board Certified Practitioner and Iridologist 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com Remember when your doctor looked into your eyes when you were ill? The science of Iridology still reveal the condition of your body. Iridology: A thing of the past A solution for your future. Call or schedule online. See ad on page 14.

LAUGHTER YOGA CERTIFIED LAUGHTER YOGA TEACHER Patrick Murphy Welage 513-607-1830 WorldPeaceLaughter.com

Patrick is a celebrated national and international teacher who offers Laughter Yoga classes, workshops, retreats, and training for individuals, groups, conferences, educational programs, community events, small businesses, and corporations.

MEDITATION HEMI-SYNC® MEDITATION WORKSHOPS Andrea Berger 513-515-4046 aberger@cinci.rr.com www.acevol.com

Andrea is an accredited Monroe Institute Outreach Facilitator, conducting meditation workshops utilizing the Hemi-Sync® audio technology developed by Robert Monroe, author of “Journeys out of the Body.” Awaken through the exploration of consciousness! See ad on page 2.

MIND-BODY THERAPIES INNER DIMENSIONS OF HEALING Sherry McHenry, C.C.Ht. 513-708-9621 sherrymchenry@fuse.net sherrymchenry.com

Sherry guides individuals and groups in developing life skills that help reduce stress, change behavior patterns and create healthier, more balanced lives. She offers mind-body therapies such as Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy and Biofeedback for those seeking healing and transformation. Gift certificates available. See website for locations.

PRODUCE/GROCERY DELIVERY GREEN B.E.A.N. DELIVERY 513-761-2326 Info@GreenBeanOhio.com GreenBeanDelivery.com

Green B.E.A.N. Delivery works with local farmers and artisans to bring organic produce and natural groveries to your door year-round. Cincinnati and surrounding areas. See ad on page 21.

PSYCHOTHERAPY RICHARD JISHO SEARS, PSYD 440 E. McMillan St, Cincinnati 513-487-1196 www.Psych-Insights.com

Licensed psychologist and Zen teacher offering psychotherapy and coaching for a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Specializing in mindfulness-based approaches.

REIKI PAM DOREMUS

7560 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 859-750-4720 peacefulspirit2@gmail.com Feeling great is your natural state. Pam created her business Peaceful Spirit to restore your emotional and physical well being through reiki, yoga, and Biogenesis. Enjoy a compassionate, soothing environment while you heal. Connect by phone or email.

SHAMANIC COUNSELOR GARY MATTHEWS

513-722-1917 Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com ShamanicCounselor.com Ordained Transformational Counselor using earthbased self-realization to heal body, mind and spirit. Call for information or to schedule an appointment.

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DIVINE UNION TANTRA

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WELLNESS MANTRA WELLNESS CENTER 4675 Cooper Rd. in Blue Ash, OH 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com

Mantra offers a wide variety of classes, including Traditional Japanese Reiki, Life Coaching, Meditation, Tibetan Medicine, Anger Management and Aromatherapy. See ad on page 23.

GAY GLASSCOTT

Tri-State Unique Ceremonies Certified Celebrant Ordained Interfaith Minister serving OH, IN, KY 513-533-3399 gglasscott@gmail.com Individualized or traditional weddings, commitment ceremonies, civil unions or vow renewals. Gay writes your personalized ceremony using your love story, adding rituals, readings, poems, and ethnic customs.

YOGA INSTRUCTION PHOENIX WILSON

Registered Yoga Teacher 859-341-9642 PhoenixWilson@mac.com Yoga as a pathway for transformation - helping us release old patterns and awaken to our present body, heart and spirit. Classes,workshops or individual instruction.

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