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Contents 12 INDY CIVIC LEADER

OFFERS READERS SAGE ADVICE IN NEW BOOK

13 ‘LESS MEAT’

GOES MAINSTREAM

Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating

15 LOCAL GAME-CHANGERS Making Their Mark

17 YOUTHS STEP UP TO

THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

20 DONNA KARAN

on Fashioning Healthful Change

22 THE RISE OF

BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA

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he Only Constant is Change Autumn is a season that teaches us that change can be vibrant, beautiful and good. Consider the spectrum of autumn colors, pumpkin-everything, hayrides, caramel apples, campfires and more— yes, change can be welcome and good. This month’s edition celebrates change makers—people that set out to make a recognizable difference in their communities and beyond. They come from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds, skills and sense of purpose. I love how Mother Teresa frames the big picture: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” Collectively, small acts done with great heart do produce massive change. In reading Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge – Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet,” we recognize a new generation realizing the powerful ripple effect that’s possible from even one person working to make our world a better place. Jenn Willhite brings us closer to home with her feature, “Local Game-Changers Making Their Mark,” shining a light on organizations driven by individuals committed to enhancing life and furthering change in our community. As an organization comprised of compassionate, committed individuals working to boost the well-being of 80-plus communities across America, I consider Natural Awakenings a change maker. Sharing leading-edge information and suggesting actionable solutions for living a healthier lifestyle aligned with a healthy environment is the goal of each member of our local and national team. As this magazine franchise’s Indianapolis publisher, I’m honored to spread the word about all the good things going on here and elsewhere as we invite readers to also join us in advocating and acting on behalf of far-reaching changes needed to effectively address health and environmental concerns. Socrates, an early founder of Western philosophy, advised, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Natural Awakenings readers take such advice to heart. I am encouraged by so many examples of individuals and groups striving to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you’re young or old, introverted or extroverted, a born leader or an eager supporter, don’t underestimate yourself. Each of us has within us the power to be a change maker. Let change begin anew with each of us, be it a simple act of kindness, volunteering for a cause or whatever we are led to think, say or do to be the change we wish to see in the world.

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ood Journeys Expo, a holistic health and spiritual fair, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 21 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds’ Exhibition Hall, in Noblesville. The expo gathers many leading area holistic healers, including acupuncturists, numerologists and intuitive counselors. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with holistic wellness where they can browse vending booths with crystals, Native American incense and soaps, jewelry, pottery, art, essential oils and other handmade products. Psychic readings, energy drawings, aura photos and palm readings are available on site. There’ll also be raffles, hourly prize giveaways plus several food trucks offering organic natural food. The mission of Good Journeys is to help heal and train others to heal themselves through focused classes, healing sessions, retreats, meditation, intuitive readings, hypnosis and products, such as essential oils, sound therapy and binary beat CDs. Cost: $10 for a one-day pass; $15 for a weekend pass; $5 for fairground parking. Location: 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Good Journeys location: 17901 River Ave., Noblesville. For more information, call 317-750-7392, email JeffreyPoe@sbcglobal.net or visit GoodJourneys.net.

special free presentation of the award-winning documentary film Voices of Grief: Honoring the Sacred Journey will be presented at 7 p.m., November 2, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Luke’s Methodist Church, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis native and executive producer of the film, Kathy Sparnins, will offer background about the film, how it has impacted her and audiences around the world, as well as information about how we may successfully navigate through our own grief process as well as help others that are experiencing grief. Author Elaine Voci will also speak briefly about her new book Resilience Art, a grief coloring book, which will be available for purchase. Handmade refreshments from Poppy & Sweet Pea Cookies will be served. Location: St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 West 86th St., Indianapolis. For more information or to RSVP, all 317-730-5481 or email ElaineVoci@gmail.com.

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he tenth annual Woofstock Survivor Charity Walk will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 6 at the Nickel Plate Amphitheatre, in Fishers. It’ll feature live music, local food, kids’ activities and canine fun, including paw painting, pawdicures and treats galore. As Indiana’s largest dog-friendly music festival, Woofstock is a great opportunity to celebrate your furry friend while raising money for the Survivor Program, which funds the emergency and lifesaving care for abused, neglected, injured and seriously ill animals, as well as rescuing animals at risk for euthanasia. Prizes will be given to the top individual and corporate fundraisers. One hundred percent of funds raised from the walk will go to the Survivor Program. Last year’s charity walk raised more than $30,000. Woofstock was created to celebrate human and pet relationships along with educating the community about responsible pet ownership. Location: 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers. For more information, call 317-7734974 or visit HamiltonHumane.com.

Walk the Talk ‘On Tour’ Series Presents Overcoming Fear

he Walk the Talk Speaker Series will present Overcoming Fear at 7 p.m. on October 24 at The BuskirkChumley Theater, in Bloomington. Overcoming fear is something that everyone faces. Fear can take many forms, such as fear of change, meeting people, starting something new, letting go and the list goes on. This series is designed to help attendees in developing a new perspective that nurtures strength, faith, love, encouragement and more. An inspirational speaker series inspired by TED Talks, the Walk the Talk series features presenters, live music, a light show and more. The series is designed to inspire growth in attendees through inspiration, motivation and awakening. Cost: $11 to $15 per person. Location: 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington. For more information, call 317-502-1250, email WalkTheTalkSeries@gmail.com or visit WalkTheTalkSeries.com. See ad on page 9.

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Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga. A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankle-deep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress. For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution. Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available. In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group. Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed. FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to hit 10 billion, and food production will need to increase by 70 percent. Traditional farming won’t be able to keep up. Lisa Dyson, who holds three degrees in physics, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston, knows the reason: ubiquitous carbon dioxide. This byproduct of burning fossil fuels is a known culprit in the pace of climate change. Dyson is revolutionizing the way protein is made. Several years ago, she and colleague John Reed came across NASA reports from the 1960s and ’70s that discussed using microbes to recycle carbon dioxide aboard spacecraft. “We were fascinated by their research. We wondered if we could develop a similar technology that would enable us to recycle carbon dioxide into valuable products here on Earth,” Dyson says. Their startup, Kiverdi, uses microbes to transform carbon into bio-based products in special bio-reactors similar to the giant urns used to brew beer. This year, they’re commercializing a new process to transform CO2 into protein powder. The end product, Planet+Protein, is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. October 2018

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eorgia Gianakos Buchanan lives her own advice. And it has served her well. The 92-year-old Indianapolis writer, civic leader and advocate shares her insightful advice for living a life true to oneself in her third book How to Live Beyond 90 Without Falling Down. “Too often, it seems we want life to find us or just happen to us and don’t acquire the confidence to go after what we want,” she writes. “I recall a quote from Walt Disney who said, ‘All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.’” If there is one thing Buchanan has

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Millennials Lead the Way

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Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2

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diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn. Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrient-dense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases. For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

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The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone. Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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ndianapolis is home to several initiatives spearheaded by people that are taking meaningful action now to end business as usual on everything from gender equality, social justice, climate change and education. As interest in pursuing new ideas and initiatives that encourage a game-changer mentality keeps growing, here’s a sampling of organizations that are making a difference.

Named for the Nobel Peace Prize recipient Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican cleric, the Desmond Tutu Center for Peace regularly offers community conversations to help create opportunities for sharing, learning, teaching and engagement among area residents. The Center’s mission is to empower the community through discussion platforms that give individuals a voice for social change. The community conversations offer a unique opportunity for discussion-based learning and solution-based thinking to promote healing and peace in a grassroots way. Additional programs the center offers include panel discussions, film screenings, workshops and book discussions. Location:1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-931-4219, email AWeller@DesmondTutuCenter.org or visit DesmondTutuCenter.org.

Indiana Youth Group

Indiana Youth Group (IYG) is a drop-in center for area youth that range in ages from 12 to 20 years old that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and more. Individuals that are allies to the

Conscious Capitalism Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Chapter of Conscious Capitalism is a movement that incorporates education and inspiration to “promote responsible business practices with civic involvement.” The idea behind conscious capitalism is that making money can be co-mingled with a greater community purpose and that the best results are achieved when individuals, organizations and businesses include civic engagement as part of their business practices. Conscious Capitalism Indianapolis offers quarterly engagements that educate and inspire attendees to lift up their community through business. For more information, visit Indianapolis.ConsciousCapitalism.org.

Compassionate Indy

The mission of Compassionate Indy is “to inspire and empower all people to practice kindness while actively seeking to alleviate suffering.” The organization encourages individuals, corporate entities and community to “treat all beings and the environment with respect and concern” through values that include eco-consciousness, cooperation, transparency and hope. Compassionate Indy regularly offers community engagement experiences that educate, enlighten and encourage people to embrace values that make compassion and kindness to alleviate suffering a focal point in their approach to their personal and professional lives.

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LGBTQ+ community are also welcome to take part in IYG. The center offers a variety of activities, services and affinity programs, as well as referrals and a place to hang out. IYG hours of operation are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and drop-in hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 3 to 11 p.m. Friday.

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Location: 3733 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-541-8726 or visit IndianaYouthGroup.org.

Peace Learning Center

Indianapolis’ Peace Learning Center (PLC) strives to “create a more peaceful world” through its youth programs that are designed to create a positive cultural shift in the dynamic between parents, teachers and students. PLC encourages communication over conflict, restorative practices in place of punishment and self-awareness to reduce impulsivity. The center offers a variety of programs ranging from anti-racism to meditation to educate and encourage youth and their families to make positive change. Programs are offered in a variety of locations around the Indianapolis area. Location: 6040 Delong Rd., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-327-7144 or visit PeaceLearningCenter.org.

Top Floor Women

Top Floor Women is empowering women making changes in the way they network in the Indianapolis Metro area. The group fosters relationships that positively impact women’s interpersonal and professional relationships. The group’s free monthly meetings, held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month, offer attendees an opportunity to connect and learn from one another in a relaxed atmosphere. Featured speakers relay stories of hardship, strength, achievements and challenges. With IPL’s Green Power Option, supporting renewable energy is surprisingly easy and affordable. For just a few extra dollars a month, you can support the environmentally friendly energy generated by wind farms throughout the Midwest.

Location: The Elevator, 26 E. Jefferson St., Franklin. For more information, email TopFloorWomen@gmail.com or visit TopFloorWomen.org.

Youth Power Indiana

As part of Earth Charter Indiana, Youth Power Indiana is a youth-driven climate stewardship and civic leadership organization that encourages youth to get involved in climate leadership in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas. As one of 15 other states engaged in youth leadership, Youth Power Indiana works to educate youth and the community about the consequences of man-made climate change as well as promoting the reduction of fossil fuel emissions in order to promote cleaner, renewable sources of energy. For more information, visit YouthPowerIndiana.com.

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Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics. Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office.

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Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison

West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C. She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message: “To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?” In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives. October 2018

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Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items. “I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, greenblue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip. 18

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Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme. Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initia-

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tive have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old. Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future. “Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

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Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel. A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

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In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work. A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-year-olds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

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Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice. Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and prevent-

If not us, then who; if not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something. ~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter

ing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions. Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore, Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut;

and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform. “It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing. This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin. At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all. Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues. My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?

UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care.

The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together. Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education. Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy graband-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents. “Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones

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a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy. Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticide-free food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/ recipes.

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition. Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal

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system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions, obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.” Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate. There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

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Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level. “Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.” Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy. Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actu-

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Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non-functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attentiondeficit disorders. Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments. Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health. “Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. She lives in Hawley, PA. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless. n The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws. n Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree.org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont. n Strawfree.org, a Southern California volunteer-driven organization, offers kits that include bamboo straws, carrying holders and cleaning brushes. n McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries. n In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement. Eco-Cycle, Inc. (EcoCycle.org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020. n StrawlessOcean.org offers straw alternatives made of paper by Aardvark, steel and silicone by Klean Kanteen, metal by Steelys Drinkware and bamboo by StrawFree. n EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers. It also recommends wheat stems, corn bioplastic and bucatini pasta, a spaghetti-like noodle with a hole in the middle. October 2018

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Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission. Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com. Paws to Read – 11am-12pm. School-aged children who are reluctant readers are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Registration is not required but preferred by calling the branch. Held at multiple locations, check website or call for addresses. Free. INDYPL.org

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Downtown – 9-10:30am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Garden Table, 342 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

Target $5 night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for reduced admission of $5. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. $5. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org. Hypnosis for Stress Management – 6-7pm. Learn what hypnosis is and try it out to reduce daily stress. Registration needed by 10/1. $10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. IPYC.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5-9pm. Thru Oct. Indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks and while enjoying family friendly live music and entertainment. $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis. OldNationalCentre.com. First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

Indianapolis Half Marathon – 8:30am. 23rd annual event features one of the most scenic routes, starting and finishing in historic Fort Benjamin Harrison during the peak of the fall foliage spectacle. Event expands this year to include a Marathon Relay, 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Marathon. Fort Benjamin Harrison, Sterrett Center, 8950 Otis Ave, Indianapolis. IndianapolisMarathon.com. Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique family-friendly experience created by The Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and The IMA. Enjoy a classic movie and a cereal buffet. Location alternates between the Athenaeum and IMA. $5. IndyFilmFest.org.

Indiana Renaissance Faire – 10am-6pm. Sat & Sun. Over 250 costumed characters, jousting, period music and dance, roving comedy and parades. More than 70 artisans and merchants, food vendors and free kid’s games. $14/adult; $5/ages 5-12; free/4 & under. Ruoff Home Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville. IndianaRenFaire.com. Monumental Circle Art Fair – 10am-5pm. Over 80 Indiana artists showcase their work on the soldiers and sailors circle monument. Visual artists and musical entertainment. Free. Soldiers and Sailors Monument, 1 Monument Circle. MonumentalCircleArt.com. 10th Annual Woofstock – 11:30am-6pm. Indiana’s largest pet-friendly music festival featuring dozens of vendors, food trucks and activities for canines and kids. $5 over 10. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. HamiltonHumane.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Green Drinks Indy – 6-8:30pm. Join environmentally minded individuals the second Tuesday of the month for casual drinks and conversation. Free. Location varies; check website for updated location. GreenDrinks.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

The Heartland Film Festival – Thru Oct 21. Ten days of independent, international, enlightening film screenings, Q & A sessions with filmmakers, panel discussions and special events. Over 275 films from around the world will be featured, along with the filmmakers who craft them. TrulyMovingPictures.org. ABC’s of Diabetes – 1:30-3:30pm. Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Free. Glendale Branch, 6101 N. Keystone Ave3q21, Indianapolis. 317-275-4550. INDYPL.org. Ladies Night of Indulgence – 7pm. A night of food, fashion and fun. Multiple vendors are participating, offering shopping, wine, food and more. Admission is 1 new unwrapped toy for the Marine Corp Toy’s 4 Tots campaign. RSVP. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Ste 230, Fishers. 317-863-0365. DrPenneella.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Northside – 8:30-10am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Another Broken Egg Cafe, 9435 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free. Irvington Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org.

10th Annual Original and Fabulous GermanFest – 12pm. Celebrate German-American Day with this unique family event. All proceeds from this event benefit the maintenance and care of the Historic Athenaeum. Enjoy wiener dog races, ZwergenLand for kids, German food and beer, entertainment and more. $8/advance ticket, $10/ day of event, age 3-03, $3; 2 and under free. 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-655-2755. AthenaeumFoundation.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

World Food Day –Through an initiative of the United Nations, World Food Day helps to increase understanding of the issues behind poverty and find effective and sustainable solutions to end hunger. WorldFoodDayUSA.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

Good Journeys Expo – 10am-6pm. Sun 10am5pm. A holistic health and spiritual fair, featuring services, products, lectures and workshops. $10 one-day pass; $15 weekend pass. Hamilton County Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

Restorative Yoga Sunday – 2:30-4pm. Experience deep physical and mental relaxation while propped up in poses. No yoga experience needed. Bring your own mat. Limited space, so call to register. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22

Community Conversations at East 38th St – 6-7:30pm. The entire community is invited to this series of engagement conversations and forums designed to hear citizens’ visions for the growth, safety and well-being of the community and to improve the quality of life for those who work and live within the neighborhood. Free. East 38th St Branch, 5420 East 38th St, Indianapolis. 317275-4350. INDYPL.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Top Floor Women – 8-9:30am. A nonprofit organization offering area women professional networking opportunities and inspiration, continues its monthly networking events with a presentation by Cassie Stockamp, president of the Athenaeum Foundation and founder of Monumental. Register online. Free. 26 East Jefferson St, Franklin. TopFloorWomen.org. Food as Preventative Medicine – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Chef Audrey as she teaches how to make fun, easy, and healthy food to help prevent illness. Perfect for the Halloween season. All treats gluten-free. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com. Walk the Talk: Overcoming Fear – 7-9pm. Experience a TED Talk-inspired spiritual talk series, kicking off with six speakers sharing their personal message and perspective on life’s purpose. $15; 12 and over, $11; students; Free, 11 and under. The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington. WalkTheTalkSeries.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Make A Difference Day – The nation’s largest day of community service, when millions of volunteers unite to improve the lives of others in their communities. Help a local organization, organize a project of your own, improve the life of someone else. MakeADifferenceDay.com. Cottage Corner Health Fair – 10am-2pm. Eskenazi Health Center is providing free health screenings, information and more to support your health and wellness. Free flu shots (ages 9 and older), free door prizes and giveaways. Eskenazi Health Center Cottage Corner, 1434 Shelby St, Indianapolis. 317-655-3200. EskenaziHealth.edu. The Haunted Hair Ball – 8pm. Get dressed in your Halloween costume to raise money for the Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana with appetizers, dinner, dancing, entertainment, prizes, games and more. 21 and over only. $50-$75. The Rathskeller, 401 E. Michigan St, Indianapolis. IndyHairBall.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest – 12pm-4pm. A fun, family-friendly day to support and empower your journey to wellness. Learn how to better navigate the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual components of health for your entire family. Free. Bitwell Event Center, 950 S White River Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Bring your ideas, visions, or challenge and brainstorm together. Lunch is designed for checking in, sharing successes and asking for resources. Seats are limited RSVP online. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

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Voices of Grief: Honoring the Sacred Journey – 7-9pm. Award-winning documentary presentation with special guest Kathy Sparnins, Indianapolis native and executive producer of the film. Author Elaine Voci will also talk briefly about her grief coloring book, Resilience Art. FMI or to RSVP email ElaineVoci@gmail.com or call 317-730-5481. Fellowship Hall, St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 W 86th St, Indianapolis.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Monumental Marathon – 7am. Beginning and finishing at the Indiana State Capitol Building, this event benefits the Indianapolis Public School system. The flat and fast course highlights landmarks and historical neighborhoods throughout Indianapolis. In addition to the Boston Qualifying Monumental Marathon, there is a half marathon, 5K and Kids’ Fun Run. $125 Full; $90 Half; $40 5K; $15 KFR. Indiana State Capitol, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-733-3300. MonumentalMarathon.comlivepage.apple.com.

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Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm. Thru early Nov. Featuring vegetables, fruit and u-pick option. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. 317-356-6995. Also 10am-7pm, June - Oct at 1100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189. WatermansFarmMarket.com.

SUNDAY

JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Thru October. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products). JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Irvington Farmers’ Market – Noon-3pm. Second Sunday of the month, thru Oct. 70+ vendors. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E St. Clair St., Indianapolis. 317-540-2425. Irvingtongardenclub.com.

TUESDAY

Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am-1:30pm. Local produce, several vendors, meditation classes and fitness demonstration. The Common Ground, Eskenazi Healht, 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-4785. EskenaziHealth.edu.

WEDNESDAY

Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Thru October. Gourmet foods are also featured at this market. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM. com/Farmers-Market. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Mooresville – 3-6pm. Thru Oct 6. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Friends Church, 50 N Monroe St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org. Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Oct 12th. Healthy foods, locally grown Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, 2990 W 71st, Indianapolis. 317-293-2660 ext 120 FayBiccardGlickCenter.org.

THURSDAY

Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-1:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com. 38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays. Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612.

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Farm to Fork at Normandy Farms – 4-7pm. Thru Oct. Large selection of certified organic or certified naturally grown produce and meats with no artificial chemicals. 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. 317-439-0714.

SATURDAY

Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Over 100 vendors with deep roots in Indiana, including farms, nurseries, specialty food products and artisan crafts. Lawerence North High School, 7800 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Cumberland Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Expanded market will include yard art and more. Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland. 317-894-6203. Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 3. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 10. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 317-697-0508. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org. Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield.

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daily Stonycreek Farm Harvest Festival – 10am5pm. Thru Oct. Celebrating 46th annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival, with weekday and weekend activities including a pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm animals and more. $5 parking fee Tues-Sun. 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville. 317-7761560. StonycreekFarm.net. The Apple Store at Conner Prairie – 11am5pm; closed Mondays. Thru Oct 31. Enjoy hand-dipped caramel apples, candy, cider and a variety of fall treats and gifts. Proceed support the mission and programs of Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-776-6000. ConnerPrairie.org.

sunday A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am Meditation; 10am Celebration Service. Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com. Sahaja Yoga Meditation –11am-Noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. 317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org. Community Yoga – 4-5pm. Hendricks County residents are invited to an all-levels flow class. A great opportunity to add an additional class to one’s yoga schedule. $5. Peace Through Yoga, 134 S Washington, Danville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Qoya with Susan Cotter – 5:15-6:45pm. Qoya is an invigorating, empowering, and mindful movement class that aims to help you heal and rediscover your feminine power through personal expression. Women only; wear comfy clothes to move around in. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

monday

wednesday

Healing Circle – 9am. Join us to voice support you need for yourself and others. Followed by a chant the healing Maha Mrityunjaya mantra together. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Mindfulness Meditation – 5:30-6:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Meditation opportunity open to anyone wanting to practice mindfulness in a supportive community. Drop-in with Cos Raimondi, no registration necessary. $5 suggested donation. Nourish Wellness, 826 W 64th St, Indianapolis. MindfulLifePC.com.

Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org. Meditation Monday – 6-7:30pm. Bring something comfortable to sit on, a journal, and a meditation buddy. If you are new to meditation, or desire to find your tribe and flourish your current meditation practice, this is the class for you. $15/class; $50/4 classes. HoiTea ToiTea, 6283 N College Ave, Indianapolis. Karmen Fink, 317-343-4004. SAndCEvents.com. Meditation for Peace – 6:30-7:15pm. 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays. Open to all, a time of spiritual connection and relaxation. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com. Health & Wellness 101 Class– 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Essential oils, weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: Held in Irvington. 317-4094981. BeAmazing.net.

tuesday Evening with the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. RSVP requested. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

thursday Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org. Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly selections. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Pre-jam begins at 6:45pm. All ages and levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Drums provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO, Inc. Free. Bongo Boy Music School, 8481 Bash St., Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-595-9065. BongoBoyMusic.com.

saturday Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch – Sat & Sun10am-6pm. Thru Oct. Visit the pumpkin patch, and enjoy 2 corn mazes, farm activities, a country store, rides, slides and more. Admission includes mini-golf, hayrides, petting zoo and play area. $10; 60-plus $8; Military and under 2 free. 12290 E 191st St, Noblesville. 317-773-9078. Russell-Farms.com.

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