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ugust brings a close to the more unstructured days of summer for most of us as we re-enter the more formal, actionpacked routines of the school year. We can feel the change in the air, whether or not we have children at home. It’s a good time to shine a light on progress in children’s education and health—and explore a whole Reagan Doll, child approach that benefits Owen Hackney and Jake Doll everyone in the family. Lanette Erby’s local feature article, “Innovative Whole Child Opportunities in Indianapolis,” shares an overview of programs that contribute to the growth of the body, mind and soul of our little ones. When it comes to learning—and growth in general—kids are on a significantly different trajectory than adults. In addition to their visible physical growth, their developing minds and the wonderment of children’s open thought never ceases to amaze. Everything is new, most everything is exciting and opportunities to learn and grow abound every day. Parents and caregivers naturally tend to nurture children in ways aimed to support their growth, with activities focused on teaching, playtime and sports participation, naps and bedtime stories, healthy foods, and music lessons… the list goes on. Yet, too often adults leave off nurturing our own continued development in appropriate ways as we enter adulthood, thinking we pretty much have the basics under our belt and formal schooling is behind us. We begin to choose more of what and how we learn and the more traditional adult learning modes of reading, writing, job skills, networking and travel kick into high gear. Life events and the layering on of personal interests and relationships also influence our continued gathering of knowledge over time. Consider the definition of wonder—“to think or speculate curiously”—as one that can take us from the arc of childhood through our adult years. By tailoring our choices and learning opportunities we enhance our uniqueness. This month, I encourage you to find new ways to support the children in your life, while at the same time seriously considering what you are doing to nurture yourself. When we embrace the child within, we open ourselves each day to experience the inherent joys of childhood pursuits and lifelong growth opportunities.

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Struggling to Lose Weight?

Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest at State Fairgrounds

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luten Free and More magazine (formerly Living Without magazine) will present the Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 23 and 24, in the Expo Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Event attendees will learn that living with a food allergy or sensitivity doesn’t need to be about deprivation and missing out. Leading experts will give presentations and answer questions about food allergies while chefs help solve gluten-free cooking challenges. Free sampling of glutenfree and allergy-friendly foods, including pastas, sauces, baked goods and snack foods, will also be provided. “The Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest is a celebration for our gluten-free community,” notes Shelia Cafferty, co-founder of Gluten Free Living Now and event organizer. “It’s a show that provides education and information about celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and information about the gluten-free diet and is really for everyone as most of us know someone that struggles with a gluten intolerance or other food allergies and food sensitivities. Even those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and those with autoimmune diseases can greatly benefit on the gluten-free diet.” This event is part of a nationwide series that started in San Diego, California, earlier this year and will expand to seven cities by 2015. Admission: one-day adult, $15; two-day adult, $25; one-day military and seniors, $12; children, $5; 5 years old and under, free. For more information or to receive email updates, visit GlutenFreeFoodAllergyFest.com or email SCafferty@GFFAFest.com. For local restaurant listings, visit GlutenFreeIndy.com. See ad on the back cover.

Veg Out at Indy Veg Fest

he 14th annual Indy Veg Fest will return from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 23 at the Harrison Center for the Arts, in Indianapolis. The event includes vegan samplings from area restaurants, vendor booths, educational presentations and cooking demos, along with live music. Vegans abstain from eating or using any type of animal product. The many food groups a vegan lifestyle incorporates are fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts, legumes and grains. All food will be strictly vegan at the event, supporting the benefits of this lifestyle and encouraging everyone to enjoy all of the healthy offerings at the festival. Admission: $12 in advance at BrownPaperTickets.com or $15 day of the event. Location: 1505 Delaware St. For more information, visit IndyVegSociety.org. See ad on page 11.

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newsbriefs Cumberland Arts Goes to Market Returns

he sixth annual Cumberland Arts Goes to Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 16 along Saturn Street in the historic town of Cumberland, Indiana. The festival features 100 vendors, live entertainment, a variety of food from vegetarian to fair food and many activities for both kids and adults. With a wide range of price points and a varied selection of artwork, crafts and farmers’ market products, the event offers something for everyone. The Kids’ Zone will once again host a variety of activities, including a performance by AngiCat of Silly Safaris. “The Cumberland Arts Goes to Market festival is fast becoming the pulse of the vibrant, resurgent community of Cumberland,” says Cumberland First Baptist Church (FBC) Co-Pastor T. Wyatt Watkins, also a professional violinist and environmental advocate. “The arts have a way of bringing out the best in a community, of reminding us of our most cherished asset: one another.” Free admission and parking. Farmers’ market vendors begin selling at 8 a.m. Arts and crafts sales begin at 9 a.m. Location: Munsie and Saturn streets, 116 S. Muessing St. For more information, call 317-894-2645 or visit CumberlandArts.org. See ad on page 13.

Homespun Boutique Relocates to Mass Ave District

omespun: Modern Handmade recently relocated its storefront boutique to 869 Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis to better showcase contemporary handmade goods from more than 200 artists, crafters and makers from across the U.S. and Canada. Products include jewelry, bath and body care, artisanal foods, stationery, housewares, apparel and more. Homespun owners, Neal and Amanda Taflinger, are also the founders of the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange (IHE). IHE is a contemporary craft fair celebrating modern handmade goods, the relationship between creators and consumers plus local, alternative economies. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. & Sat.; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. For more information, call 317-3510280 or visit HomespunIndy.com. Natural Awakenings Indy AwakenIndy.com 6

Neuromodulation Technique Debuts at Good Journeys

ood Journeys, in Noblesville, has begun offering the Neuromodulation Technique (NMT) by Cara Olsen, MSW, LSW, twice a month by appointment. NMT is an alternative treatment for allergies, autoimmune illnesses and other acute and chronic conditions. “Each person’s body is different,” says Olsen. “This system treats the person instead of the symptoms. So, instead of treating depression with antianxiety pills, we will try to figure out the root cause of the problem and try to restore balance to the mind and body connection.” The technique identifies and corrects the informational source of illness and stress in the body and improves the body’s selfcorrecting systems to find internal balance and heal. This approach works harmoniously with other forms of conventional treatments. In addition, it is appropriate for all ages—babies through seniors— and for your beloved pets as well. Location: 17901 River Ave., Ste. F. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary consultation, call 317-750-7392 or email Cara Olsen directly at Cara@ InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com. See ad on page 5.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Classes Begin Soon

rientation sessions to consider attending either of two eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class programs will be held at 6:30 p.m. on August 18 and 8:30 a.m. on August 21 at CenterPoint Counseling, in Indianapolis. MBSR classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;aimed at decreasing stress and improving health through guided instruction and meditation practices led by Scott Sweet, LCSW, LCAC, and trained at the Center for Mindfulnessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; are being offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. starting September 15 and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. starting September 18 at CenterPoint. Attendees will gain increased awareness of their own habits and learn how to use the wisdom of their own body/mind to deal with stressful situations through gentle stretching and yoga, readings, mindfulness meditation practices and group dialogue. Attending either program includes an all-day silent retreat from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 25. Registration is $350. Location: 7700 North Meridian St. For more information or to register, call 317-252-5518, email SSweet@CenterPointCounseling.org or visit CenterPointCounseling.org. See ad on page 11.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Kids’ Learning and Social Skills

study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association finds that increased fruit and vegetable consumption among school-age children may increase learning skills related to interacting with others, as identified in social cognitive theory. Researchers divided 138 students into two groups, with one group consuming more fruits and vegetables than the other. After three months, the group on the healthier diet tested higher in social cognitive learning skills. They also scored better in self-efficacy (belief they could succeed) in difficult situations, social support and observational learning.

Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Athletic Performance

esearch from Italy’s Pavia University found two medicinal mushroom species—cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) and reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)—significantly improve race performances and recovery times among competitive cyclists. The researchers studied seven male cyclists that had competitively raced for more than 10 years. For one month, they were given placebo supplements, after which the researchers tested their performance and recovery during races and workouts. Then, for the next three months, the cyclists daily used medicinal mushroom supplementation. The researchers found the mushrooms significantly increased performance and recovery in both workouts and races compared with the placebo period. The two types of mushrooms both boosted testosterone levels and reduced post-workout cortisol levels. The mushroom supplementation also increased their antioxidant status, reducing their risk of exhaustion.

Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

ating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months. The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg. Natural Awakenings Indy AwakenIndy.com 8

PARENTS’ SMOKING LINKED TO ARTERY DAMAGE IN CHILDREN

esearchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study. The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later. Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

Listen Up: Natural Ways to Treat Summer Earaches

ater-based fun for children this time of year can sometimes lead to infections in young ears, which have smaller Eustachian tubes for draining moisture from the ear canal. Combined with summer’s heat and humidity, plus frequent immersions in aquatic settings, a child’s moist, warm inner ear environment is ideal for symbiotic growth of Pizza | Pasta | Calzones | Sandwiches | Salads 1 7/10/14 8:51 PM fungus and bacteria, according to Dr. Neil K. Kaneshiro,BHB_NatAwkngs_QrtrPage_AUG_ƒ.indd a Italian Chicken & Gluten-Free Dinners | Beer & Wine clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in Seattle. Together, these factors can result in blockages and earaches. Gently cleaning the ears during the summer with a wax-dissolving solution, followed by a careful rinsing, is excellent preventative action. If an oral antibiotic is taken for an existing infection, note that it will only kill the bacteria, possibly leaving fungus to foster a recurrence. Dr. K.O. Paulose, a world-class expert in ear, nose and throat procedures at the Jubilee Memorial Hospital, in India, advises that the proper treatment of an earache requires killing both fungus and bacteria. Un-like oral antibiotics, it is administered only into the affected ear so it doesn’t upset the entire body and immunity system. An easy, natural way to wholly treat the condition is by administering a couple of drops of an enhanced aqueous silver colloid such as Super Neti Juice, from Nature’s Rite, into the ear and then remaining still to let it settle for 10 minutes; this will kill both the fungal and bacterial pathogens. In Book of Silver Testing, co-authors S.R. Frank, G. Clark and A. Cornelious concur that this treatment may be repeated every hour and can eliminate the infection within one day with no adverse consequences to the child.

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globalbriefs Dirty Waters

Trenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways. “All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year. On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River. Follow her upcoming trip at Miami2Maine.com or on Facebook.

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True Grit

Why Persistence Counts Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children. Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity). A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success. A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy). Source: ascd.org.

Fitness Update

Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014 The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Portland, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points. “The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our country’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board. Find the complete report at AmericanFitnessIndex.org.

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Airports Establish Bee-Friendly Acres The Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes. Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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Cycling Rx

Doctors Order Up a Bike for Patients The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal. According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.” Source: The Atlantic Monthly

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Children at Wisconsin’s Montessori School of Waukesha learn to baste; spoon beans or rice from bowls; cut paper, draw, paint or paste cutouts; and sew or embroider using a three-finger grip. It strengthens the muscles they will need later to practice writing skills.

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Schools that Rock Innovators Blaze Creative Paths by Sandra Murphy

Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close student-teacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support. All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

Montessori

At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland, are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. “The children roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,” says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. “When it’s time for multiplication and division, they’re prepared.” The school is located in a food desert—fresh, unprocessed food isn’t readily available—so the kids plant 12

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seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen. The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two beehives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list.

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Waldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Communications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms, in Beverly. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography. Second-graders work in threehour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an orchestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative. Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally participate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong. The school also brings some

green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarter-acre field. Its steady harvest of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months. Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

Homeschooling

Homeschooling provides another option. Parents don’t need to know all about a subject with organizations like Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool curricula at hand. This Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, institution provides easy access to tools and support for families nationwide. “We’re a kindergarten-to-12th-grade provider,” says Jessica Parnell, academy president. “Teachers in a school setting have to teach standardized subjects, in certain ways, to the whole class.

Teachers, students and parents at Weinacker’s Montessori School, in Mobile, Alabama, apply daily, weekly, monthly and yearly logs of goals and work plans to track progress. All of this can be adjusted as kids discover new topics they want to learn more about.

We use customized learning to inspire and excite children individually. We help parents discover their child’s learning style, personality and ideal learning environment.” Materials provided include instructor guides, user-friendly websites and interactive games and other activities. “It gives kids the freedom to explore, learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

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approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a common-core, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

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“There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting. Louisiana’s Department of Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon. Thanks to such innovative approaches to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Because many children enter it as fifth-graders with a first grade reading ability, they typically receive extracurricular, phonics-based reading instruction, attend a homework club and have access to outside tutors. Performance generally improves throughout middle school, and 90 percent of the students stay in the Harlem Village Academies (HVA) network through high school. The class of 2012 had a 100 percent graduation rate compared with a 60 percent average for the city’s high schools. Nationally, only 8 percent of low-income students graduate from college, but 88 percent of all HVA high school graduates starting with its first senior class in 2011 have remain enrolled in college classes.

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ith children especially susceptible to germs, chemical sensitivities and allergens, it makes sense to ensure that the child-friendliness of day care facilities extends to their ecological integrity. When Denise Adusei, of New York City, was unable to find a preschool that included all the criteria she sought, she decided to create and direct Peartree Preschool, a yearround day care facility for 2-to-5-year-olds. “An eco-friendly day care environment is more than nontoxic paint, organic food and unscented soaps. It’s what you don’t see, as well,” says Adusei. “We first looked for a building with lots of natural light near Central Park. Manhattan has a high rate of allergens, so we went ahead with a thorough environmental inspection on what looked like an ideal building,” recalls Adusei. Inspectors pulled tiles from the floor, opened walls to check for mold and collected samples. “When they discovered signs of an old oil spill in the basement, we knew it was an unsafe place for children. We kept looking until we found the right building with large windows, near the park and environmentally safe,” she says, noting that her own kids now attend Peartree. Workplace coach Paul E. McGinniss, who also blogs at NewYorkGreenAdvocate.com, says, “Creating a garden onsite and connecting with local farmers or CSAs [community supported agriculture] to provide healthy, fresh foods is a great way to educate kids via a learning activity. New York’s Hudson Valley, where I live, has a farm to school

movement. Everyone should know where their food comes from,” he says, echoing another day care cornerstone. In Madison, Connecticut, Tina Pascoe, a registered nurse, attorney and health consultant, co-founded Nurses for Day Care, a nationwide program. The staff finds that many children are sensitive to dye additives in mustard or ketchup, certain oils in soap, paint or cleaning fumes and fire-retardant chemicals embedded in new rugs and carpeting. “We push for the whole school to go green, not just the classroom, with the sensitive or allergic child in mind,” she says. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes, like providing special menus, banning perfumes and smoking, and only using disinfectant wipes or bleach during nighttime cleaning.” Pascoe personally works with about 80 facilities throughout the state. The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, in Sarasota, is Florida’s first school to earn a Level Three Green School and green infant care certification from the National Green School Coalition and operates the city’s only certified green infant care program. Children from 6 weeks through kindergarten benefit. The school even conducts regular radon testing. Owner and Director Michelle Ireland assesses, “It’s cause and effect. One of the things we teach the children is how our actions have an impact on the world.” Mark Stedelbauer, vice president of marketing at eWater Advantage, in Raleigh, North Carolina, strives to inform day care administrators about the value of using electrolyzed water instead of cleansers. An electrical current that runs through a blend of ordinary tap water and minerals changes the basic nature of water. A lower pH creates a disinfecting solution; a higher pH results in a degreaser. Both solutions clean and kill germs without fumes, residue or allergy triggers. “Often, the combined cost of the electricity, water and mineral supplements used is less than what would be spent on multiple cleaning products,” Stedelbauer points out. It can be created by the half-gallon in a toaster-sized unit onsite and has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture (for use on meat) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (for use on produce). Also, electrolyzed water won’t harm skin or clothing. Creative Minds Learning Centers’ six locations are recognized by the Oregon Program of Quality as among the top 25 schools in the state. They buy renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass sources. At the school, they compost, plant sustainable gardens, collect rainwater and recycle. Nature preschools in the U.S., nearly 30 sites and growing, use a community nature center as a regular part of their learning program (Tinyurl.com/NaturePreschools). Generally, the children are outdoors for 45 to 90 minutes per day, weather permitting, and flexible activities allow them to investigate their own interests safely. Daily explorations build valuable skills like observation, sorting and experimentation. Children experiencing green day care see firsthand how healthy, environmentally sound choices can help make their present and future safe. Telling their parents about their school experiences is a natural bonus. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com. natural awakenings August 2014 15

Innovative Whole Child Opportunities in Indianapolis by Lanette Erby

ast March, the ASCD, formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, introduced the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model as the recommended strategy for improving students’ health and learning in schools. In collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and key leaders from education, public health and school health fields, this model unifies the traditional school health and whole child approaches to learning. Although the recommendation was recently announced, many schools throughout the country have already begun implementation. Probably one of the most wellknown alternatives to a traditional classroom is the Montessori Method. A Montessori curriculum is based upon the work of Dr. Maria Montessori (18701952), an Italian physician and educator who believed children possess an intrinsic desire to learn through exploration and discovery. Children in Montessori classrooms learn through the use of manipulative materials, cooperative projects and an interdisciplinary approach to studying the world around them. Multi-age grouping, a hallmark of the Montessori Method, provides opportunities for cooperation between older and younger students, eliminating the curricular boundaries 16

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of traditional classrooms which can be limiting for many young children. This arrangement also mirrors the real world in which individuals work and socialize with people of all ages and dispositions. Mary Lyman, administrator for the Montessori School of Westfield, works to ensure that the school mirrors the methods and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Lyman shares the following quote about Montessori’s powerful observations on the nature of children: “The real preparation for education is the study of one’s self. The training of the teacher is something far more than the learning of ideas. It includes the training of character; it is a preparation of the spirit.” Lyman adds, “We live by this method and the quote says it all when it comes to our school!”

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For children with behavior, social or academic issues, The Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis also focuses on a hemispheric approach to overcoming the symptoms of ADHD, processing disorders, Asperger syndrome and a host of other related childhood learning and developmental issues. Based on results of comprehensive assessments, programs at Brain Balance are tailored to each child’s unique needs in three core areas—sensory motor training and stimulation, cognitive and academic activity, and nutrition. Each child’s program is then implemented with the help of sensory motor coaches, neuro-academic coaches and a nutrition coach. Instead of treating the symptoms, this carefully constructed and implemented program establishes proper brain and body function leading to a reduction or elimination of negative symptoms and behaviors, thus improving the ability to learn academically, socially and emotionally. Center Director Rhonda Zollner has personally experienced the success of Brain Balance with her own son. “The strides he has achieved through this program has opened not only my eyes, but his,” she shares. “The passion behind the people of Brain Balance is to educate parents and teachers on other options

besides medication and tutoring.” Evident in most forms of alternative curriculums is the consistent focus on proper nutrition. According to the CDC, eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive function and memory, reduced absenteeism and improved mood. Although the link between proper nutrition and physical activity has been scientifically proven in multiple studies, many Hoosier families are unable to afford the often-times high, unsubsidized cost of fresh produce. Some organizations are helping to remedy this situation.

Indy Urban Acres Organic Farm on the Eastside grows chemical-free produce for delivery to food pantries. They also host child and adult volunteer groups to educate people of all incomes on the importance of

nutrition and personal farming. The Patachou Foundation’s food truck provides healthy meals to children suffering from food insecurity while also increasing awareness and connection to the whole foods they eat. The Foundation is partially supported with profits produced by Public Greens, a Patachou restaurant and microfarm on the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple.

KITCHENS WITH A MISSION Kids Against Hunger of Central Indiana packages highly nutritious, lifesaving meals for malnourished and starving children and their families in Indiana and developing countries. The meals provide a stable nutritional base from which the recipient families can move from malnourishment or even potential starvation to selfsufficiency. Kids Against Hunger hosts numerous meal packing events across the greater Indianapolis and Central Indiana region each month to teach the importance of empathy, giving back to the community and proper nutrition.

For more information on the ASCD and the WSCC education models, visit ASCD.org/PublicPolicy.aspx/WholeChildPolicies. aspx; Montessori Method and the Montessori School of Westfield, visit MontessoriSchoolOfWestfield. com; and Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis, call 317-843-9200 or visit BrainBalanceCenters.com/ Locations/Indianapolis/. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and supporting: Indy Urban Acres Organic Farm, East 21st St., Indianapolis, visit Facebook. com/IndyUrbanAcresOrganicFarm; The Patachou Foundation, visit ThePatachouFoundation.org; and Kids Against Hunger of Central Indiana, visit KidsAgainstHunger.net.

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Super-Immunity for KIDS Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health by Lisa Turner

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Fruits and veggies have a wealth of protective phytochemicals that enhance immune cell function and protect against disease. In a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful

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imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

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“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association. Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries. Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity. Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

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“Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune system is directly linked to hormonal influences, any hormonal

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“The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says. “Depending on your skin tone and the local climate, about 15 minutes of full sun exposure a day will lead to natural production of sufficient amounts of vitamin D.” If kids have dark skin or live in a cloudy region, they may need vitamin D supplements—at least 200 IU per day.

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“You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.” Lisa Turner is a Colorado based health writer.

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burden equally. Agree beforehand which friends bring which essential camping equipment, food and other provisions so that everyone travels light. Traversing trails is a fun, bonding experience. Go farm to fork. Escape city crowds, live bucolic fantasies and learn about sustainable agriculture during a farm stay. Organic family farms across the country offer overnight accommodations to supplement farming incomes and connect with local consumers. Farm life is about simple pleasures, like waking to a rooster’s call and then digging into a farm-fresh breakfast of free-range eggs, accompanied by homemade bread, cheese, jam and honey. Afterwards, stroll an apple orchard or fragrant field of lavender. Most farms allow guests to pitch in with the chores, maybe feeding chickens, milking cows, picking cherries or making yogurt. Find a place nearby at FarmStayUS.com. Renew your spirit. Reconnect with your faith or explore a new spiritual calling with a short stay at a retreat center. Some furnish structured guided sessions, such as vipassanã Buddhism’s silent retreats, at which participants sit in meditation eight hours a day without access to media or other distractions. Other centers assist guests in creating self-directed retreats tailored to personal goals. Grounds often feature sacred spaces like labyrinths or meditation gardens, providing an inspiring environment to contemplate one’s spiritual journey. RetreatFinder.com supplies a comprehensive listing of possibilities conducive to every spiritual persuasion, from Anglican to Zen, across the country and worldwide. Taste the terroir. A long weekend amidst vineyards can be a refreshing way to simultaneously explore the countryside and refine our wine palate. Along with tastings, some vintners provide tours of their vineyards

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The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists. This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits? I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and

touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity? Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body. Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and

promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s. As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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WATER DOGGIES

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Given a Pool or Lake, Canines Dive Into Action by Sandra Murphy

Water sports for dogs can be done just for fun or to earn recognition. Venues range from a backyard adult or kiddie pool to a lake, river or ocean. All offer healthful exercise for canine bodies and brains.

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swim in the same pool. ome dogs seem “Max is a fetching born to swim, while maniac in the water,” others learn to remarks Yue. “He doesn’t love it and a few make like to dive, but if his ball entertaining spectators. sinks, he’ll go after it. It all depends on temIt’s low-impact, high-experament, breed and ercise playtime and the body style plus energy only thing I know that and confidence levels, as will wear out a 2-yearwell as training. Not all dogs love to Michelle Yue and Max old German shepherd pup.” swim, says Eileen Proctor, The skill of directed retrieval can a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colobe described as advanced fetching. rado, so proceed cautiously. “One of Several toys or dumbbells are placed the first things to do is buy a properly on the bottom of the pool and the fitted life jacket that keeps his head out of the water,” she counsels. “Once handler tells the dog which item to retrieve. Nautical nosework is the most he is used to wearing it, train him to challenging—five floating objects like use steps [like in a pool] to walk into tennis balls or dummies are launched and out of the water every time.” Michelle Yue, a professional dog into the water by another person. The dog must then find, indicate and trainer in Washington, D.C., takes retrieve the one ball his person has her dog, Max, to a dog-specific pool handled. twice a month. At the Canine Fitness Other fun options are teaching Center, in Annapolis, Maryland, Max swims in one pool while canine bud- a pet to tow a raft in the pool or to team swim with his owner. In a more dies paddle in another. To prevent complex aqua-agility exercise, the dog possible squabbles, company policy swims a circle around his owner as a allows only same-household dogs to 24

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prelude to both of them swimming a synchronized, zigzag course between floating markers before returning to their starting positions. Ernie, a 95-pound Labrador retriever that lives with Sierra Prause, a marketing assistant, and Jaron Clinton, a search engine content marketer, in Phoenix, Arizona, rides in the storage area of Clinton’s kayak. Ernie came to them at age 4 and has always loved to jump in and swim alongside his owners. “Ernie’s claim to fame is fetching two tennis balls at once,” says Prause. “He wasn’t allowed in the pool at his former home, and now revels in taking a cooling dip after his twice-a-day walks.” Maria Schultz, author of How to SUP with Your Pup, enjoys stand up paddleboarding with her Australian shepherds, Riley and Kona, on rivers near her home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She and Riley learned together in the living room. “I brought the board home and taught Riley how to hop on and off, where to sit or lie on the board, and to relax,” she relates. “I forgot the living room floor stood still. Riley was surprised when he got on the board on the river to find that it moved.” Riley was a good sport about it; within a week, he knew how to ride along. Kona took several months to get the hang of it. “Have patience, make it fun and all positive,” Schultz advises. “Know what motivates your dog. Riley works for food, Kona for praise.” For the more adventurous, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, in San Diego, offers one-hour surfing lessons for canine guests. Taught by Coronado Surfing Academy instructors, the only requirement is that a dog enjoys water. Of course, board shorts and a bandana are also provided so that Fido gets the full surfer dude experience. Enjoying warm weather and cool water with man’s best friend provides perfect fun for these dog days of summer. Learn more at CanineWatersports.com. Sandra Murphy writes from Missouri. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.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. Also 10am-7pm, June & Oct at 100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189. WatermansFarmMarket.com.

Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am1:30pm. Thru Oct. 10. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. Robert Orr Plaza and Senate Ave, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com.

sunday JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Thru Oct 26. Fresh, locally sourced foods, consumables and complementary items to promote healthy living. JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Irvington Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. Open 2nd Sun each month thru Oct. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E Saint Claire St, Indianapolis. 317-540-2425.

Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. 7606 E 82nd St, Indianapolis. 317-585-9162. ALCIndy.com/ALCFarmers Market.html. Brownsburg Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. On the lawn of Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N Green St, Brownsburg. 317-852-1120. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Sept 18. Produce, artisan foods, local art, live music and fresh meals in European-style evening market. 839 Conner St. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org.

tuesday Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am1:30pm. Thru Sept 30. Local produce, fresh baked goods, plants and other market items. 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-4785. Avon Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept 23. Fresh, local produce all-summer long. Hendricks Regional Health south parking lot, 8244 E US 36, Avon. 317-272-0948.

wednesday Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 8am-12:30pm. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield. 317-477-4320. Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Thru 10/29. Gourmet foods are also featured at this market. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM.com/index.php/Farmers-Market. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Mooresville – 3-6pm. Thru Oct 1. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Indiana & Main St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org. Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 4pm6:30pm. Thru Oct 29. Healthy foods, artisans and a new time and location this year. Humane Society of Indianapolis,7929 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-257-5388. CrookedCreekFm.org. Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. Special event days are featured. Plainfield Friends Meeting Lawn, 105 East St, Plainfield. 317-839-3800. PlainfieldChamberFarmersMarket.org.

Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Nov 1. Over 100 vendors with deep roots in Indiana, including farms, nurseries, specialty food products and artisan crafts. New location for the 2014 season: Lawerence North High School, 7802 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis. 317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru mid-November. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready to eat food. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org. 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. Danville Chamber Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. Thru Sept 20. Variety of food vendors, breads and ready to eat breakfast. Courthouse Square, 6 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-745-0670. Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Sept. Special event days each month, including Wellness Day 6/14. Held in the amphitheater green space, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/Chamber/ Farmers_Market.aspx. Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 4. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258.

friday Old National Centre Market – 11am-2pm. Closed on first Fridays. Thru Oct. Locally grown produce and fresh baked goods are featured. 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. 317-231-0000. 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. FarmToForkMarket.org. Summer Green Market – 5-8pm. Thru Aug. Shop local food growers and crafters outside on the Garden Lawn. Organic produce, baked goods, meats and dairy products are available. Rain or shine. The Green Market, Traders Point Creamery, 9010 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TPFOrganics.com. Westfield Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Aug. Variety of produce, baked good, dairy, arts and crafts. Ameriana Bank, 3333 E Ind 32, Westfield. 317-867-7740.

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Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. 317-883-9144. OldtownGreenwood.com. Farmers’ Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 765-617-1768. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 4. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot 395 Westfield Rd. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org. Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield. 317-477-4320. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville– 9am-1pm. Thru Oct 4. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Courthouse Square, 180 S Main St, Martinsville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org.

Zionsville Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Sept. Large selection of sweet treats complement market offerings of local produce, artisan food products, meat and eggs. Main St & Hawthorne, Zionsville. 317-478-4107. ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org. Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Step 27. Along with a variety of produce, unique food items and craft vendors, the market offers prepared-food items. Center Green, south of the Palladium, Carmel. 317-571-2474. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

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Indiana State Fair – Aug 1-17. Gates open daily at 8 am. Experience the best of Indiana with 17 days of entertainment, food and exhibits spread out over 250 acres. $10/adult; free for children 5 and under. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. In.Gov/StateFair. First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5pm. Indulge in the savory selection of Indy’s best food trucks and eclectic assortment of brews from Leinenkugel’s while enjoying live music and entertainment. $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis. First Friday Gallery Tour – 6pm. 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 AUGUST 2

A Day of Healing – 11am-5pm; Sat Aug 23, 11am-5pm. Learn more about the Neuromodulation Technique (NMT) and alternative healing modalities with Cara Olson, MSW, LSW. Discover non-invasive methods to find relief from suffering, safe for all ages. Complementary consultations available. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-7507392. GoodJourneys.net.

SUNDAY AUGUST 3

Tri Indy – 7:30am. Join 1,500 athletes in the 7th annual Triathlon and Duathlon event. Olympic, Sprint and Duathlon distance events utilize the picturesque canal and streets of downtown Indianapolis’s cultural and historic landmarks. Entry fees $75 - $135 per event, free to spectators. Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. TuxBro.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

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. Make Your Own Mozzarella – 6-7:30pm. Indy Food Co-op member and urban homesteader, Autumn Williamson, will demonstrate how to make fresh mozzarella cheese for a fresh Indiana Caprese. Using Indiana-grown tomatoes and basil, all participants will enjoy handmade caprese salads. $5/Indy Food Co-op Members; $10/Non-members. Chase Legacy Center, 727 N Oriental St, Indianapolis. 317-426-4963. Register at PoguesRunGrocer.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 6-8pm. 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. Tom Wood Volkswagon, 4545 E 96th St, Indianapolis. Rick Steiner, 317-987-4890. HoosierEVA.org.

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 3-5pm. Learn more about the Brain Balance Program, an individualized and comprehensive approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties surmount their unique challenges. Appetizers served. Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. Please RSVP: 317-843-9200. BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com. Art in the Garden – 6-9pm. Local artists will be painting throughout the garden. A hands on Wine & Canvas Class will be offered at 6:30pm to create your own masterpiece. Free event; $35 class fee. Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-849-4490. AllisonvilleNursery.com.

Eat Well, Live Well – 12:30pm. A cooking series hosted by both celebrity and amateur chefs as they demonstrate healthy recipes intended to prevent cancer. Free. Indianapolis City Market, 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-920-4687. IndyCM.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

3rd Friday on the Plaza – 6-9pm. A concert series featuring live local bands. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Fountain Square Cultural District, Virginia Ave at Shelby and Prospect St, Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series – 8am. End-of-summer series event options include combination of Triathlon and Duathlon sprints and team relays. A fundraiser team for ALS organized by Jenni Berebitsky will be participating in the event – FMI e-mail JoyceRDK@gmail.com. Entry fees $65 - $120 per event. Eagle Creek State Park, 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis. TuxBro.com.

Enlighten Up with Jude – 1-3pm. Work on techniques to integrate the physical and energy bodies by exploring postural alignment, chakras, movement and more. Class inspires accepting responsibility for self-healing and exploring your purpose in life. $35. Main Street Yoga, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317-753-1266. MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

Cumberland Arts Goes to Market – 9am-4pm. Festival features art, craft and farmers’ market vendors, entertainment, food trucks and Kids Zone. (Farmers’ Market vendors begin selling at 8am.) Free admission and parking. Munsie and Saturn Streets, 116 S. Muessing St, Cumberland. 317-894-2645. CumberlandArts.org.

Target Free Night at The Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Thursday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org. Indy Dog Scouts Meet-up – 11am. Meet with other local active dog owners. All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share info on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners. Best Friends Pet Care, 8224 Bash St, Indianapolis. Meetup.com/Indy-Dog-Scouts-Troop-177.

Noblesville Fit Fest – 8am-3pm. Competitive sporting events and family-friendly fitness festival to promote more active and healthy lifestyles for the community. Free event; various entry fees for sprints, aquathon and 5k Run/Walk. Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd, Noblesville. 317-408-4234. NoblesvilleFitFest.com.

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Vision Board Workshop – 12-3pm. Take your life to a whole new level in this hands-on workshop. Kicks off with a brief meditation and yoga practice to open your mind to what materializes as you gather magazine clippings, photos and words to create your vision board. $35, includes supplies. Main Street Yoga, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317-753-1266. MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

Indy Veg Fest – 11:30am-2pm. Discover the benefits and delicious options of a vegan lifestyle, with samples from local restaurants, vendors, educational demos and live entertainment. $12 in advance at BrownPaperTickets.com; $15 day of the event. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 Delaware Street, Indianapolis. IndyVegSociety.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Cooking with Sunshine – 2-3pm. Discover how to harness our most abundant energy source in a new way. Learn how to build and use a solar cooker using inexpensive and free materials. Solar cooking is fun, safe and easy – and saves money and energy. Instructions, recipes and samples of solar-cooked items are included. Free. Pogue’s Run Grocer, 2828 E 10th St, Indianapolis. Register at 317-426-4963 or PoguesRunGrocer.org.

Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana – 12-5pm. Feast your senses with a day of celebrating locally produced products, highlighting tastings of Indiana foods, local refreshments, gourmet food trucks, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. $45 general admission, includes all samples and entertainment; $35 early bird thru Aug 13. White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. DigIndiana.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18

Essential Oils for Mental Clarity – 6-7pm. Learn how to use oils for focus, concentration, sharp memory, and better retention. Open to anyone with some background in essential oils. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Pre-register by Sat 8/16, 317-4454203. CarolCrenshaw.VibrantScents.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

Essential Oil Medicine Cabinet – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to replace drugs with pure oils for minor ailments like colds, headaches, and bug bites. Try some Young Living Essential Oils. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Pre-register by Wed 8/20, 317-5256539. CarolCrenshaw.VibrantScents.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

Living in Abundance in Late Summer – 6-9pm; Learn how to use yoga, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to help guide you in cleansing, balancing and boosting your body, mind and spirit to live in harmony with the change of the seasons. $40; CitYoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz. Chanting – 6:30-7:30pm. Lift your spirits by singing chants from all faiths and traditions. Good voice not required. Love offering. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. InnerPeaceYoga.com. 317-257-9642.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

Living Without’s Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest – Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Celebrate living well, learn from leading experts and discover delicious allergy-friendly foods and cooking solutions. Meet the Living Without editorial staff and enjoy free samples throughout the event. Ticket prices vary. For more information, contact Shelia Cafferty at SCafferty@GFFAFest. com or 317-771-6506. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. GlutenFreeFoodAllergyFest.com. Annual Ice Cream Social – 11am-3pm. Enjoy some ice cream while learning about the 23rd president and taking a walking tour of his home. This year’s theme is based on the current White House initiative, “Let’s Move”. Rain or shine event. $12.50 adults, $7 students, 3 and under, free. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-631-1888. PresidentBenjaminHarrison.org.

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planahead Advanced Training for Yoga Teachers – Therapeutic Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis (TAYMS). The National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter will be hosting Karen O’Donnell Clarke, ERYT to teach an advanced training for yoga teachers. Training offers certification in the art of TAYMS and is open to caring professionals and certified yoga teachers with a minimum of one year yoga practice. Registration discount of $50 extended thru end of month to Natural Awakenings Indy readers. Training will be held at Breath–Life–Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indianapolis. YogaHealsUs.com/YTTIN.html.

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sunday Kundalini Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. Body Mind and Core, 1344 S Rangeline Rd,Carmel. 317-696-0720. HariDattiKaur.com. JourneysFire Sunday Celebration – 10-11am. A spiritual community open to anyone who wishes to express and experience loving acceptance. Sunday celebrations are led by Rev. Richard Brendan and include music, meditation, and inspirational messages. Free. Anthenaeum Auditorium, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-796-1897. JourneysFireSpiritualCenter.org. Dharma 4 Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5/child. Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. $7. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. HariDattiKaur.com.

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Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

monday Ananda Mandala Meditation and Oneness Blessing – 6:30-8pm. The ancient powerful practice of Ananda Mandala is followed by a guided chakra clearing meditation involving intense focused breath work and concludes with a Oneness Blessing. Feel rejuvenated, focused and experience a deepening sense of peace, joy and wholeness. $10. Register at ThePlayfulSoul.com. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

tuesday Yoga Movement for Parkinson’s – 1:30-2:30pm. Also on Thursdays. Movement designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. Seated and supported poses in a small group. Donation based. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

Pot Roast Dinner at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm. Enjoy a “real meal” with braised beef, roasted carrots, onions and baby potatoes. Vegetarian and vegan options available. $9.99/person. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel. EarthFare.com.

Healing, Drumming and Meditation Circle – 7-9:30pm. Weekly discussion takes place at metaphysical super store, offering classes, services and the largest rock shop in the Midwest. Free. All My Relations, 7218 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis. 317-227-3925. AllMyRelationsIndy.com.

Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

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wednesday Ipsalu Yoga with Pat Sheehan – 11am-12:15pm. Beg Aug 6. Join this class to experience ways to awaken your physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. Learn to quiet your mind and reduce stress by gently shifting your thoughts to more positive, healthy patterns. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Workout Wednesdays – Noon. Thru Dec. Pack your gym bag, ditch the boring treadmill workout and make the most of your lunch hour. Workout downtown to energizing, powerful beats and a motivating instructor. Instructors and cardio-based fitness classes will rotate. All fitness levels are welcome. Free. 250 W Georgia St, Indianapolis. GeorgiaStreetIndy.com Restorative Movement & Methods Dance Class – 5-6:00pm. For individuals with limited mobility. Pure Dance Class – 7-8:00pm. Flowing spirit dance. Both classes meet the second and fourth Wednesday’s each month. $15 per class or $50 for 4 classes. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Outdoor Yoga – 6-7pm. Beginners are encouraged to participate in this basic yoga class, which meets at a designated park or outdoor space. (Check website for fees and weekly location updates.) $10. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com. Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 4950 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org. Open Your Heart – 7-8:15pm. Each class includes a relaxation meditation, clear and inspiring teachings from Universal Compassion, followed by a meditation on the topic. $10/class. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

Family Dinner Night at Earth Fare – 4-8pm. Bring the whole family for a great healthy meal option, where up to 6 kids eat free with the purchase on an adult meal of $5 or more. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel. EarthFare.com. Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Garfield Park Pops Concert Series – 7pm. Thru Aug 7. Variety of musical concerts in a family friendly setting. Free. Garfield Park Arts Center and MacAllister Amphitheatre. 2431 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7135. IndyParks.org. Transform Your Life – 7-8:30pm. This class teaches practical methods to use immediately in daily life. These teachings will help you become happier and more peaceful. A perfect manual for inner transformation. $10/class. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

saturday Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9-10:15am. This beginning to intermediate class will incorporate more knowledge about the teachings of yoga. The coordination of movement and breathing, yoga is the ultimate cross training system. $15/ drop-in. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B, Hazel Dell Pkwy (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building), Carmel. 317-703-4431. ShamrockWellness.com. Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 14 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays through the summer. Check calendar section featuring market listings. Restorative Yoga – 12-1pm. Enjoy a Vinyasa Slow-Flow yoga class to recover from the week and enter the weekend in a more relaxed state. $10. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – Thru Aug. 8pm. See Fri listing. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

friday Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down! For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org. Community Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – Thru Aug. 8pm. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks to enjoy a picnic and musical entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. $24/adult; $30/ adult premium concerts; $12/child, free/under 2. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org. Fridays After Dark Concert Series – Thru Sept 13. 9-11pm. Start the weekend with casual, acoustical music from local and regional artists. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic to spread out on the lawn and enjoy the concert under the stars. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. Fishers.In.US/index.aspx?NID=420. Summer Nights Film Series – 9:30pm. Thru Aug. Screenings of films ranging from blackand-white classics to modern hits are presented in the IMA’s outdoor amphitheater. $10/public, $6/member. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org.

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