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Spiritual Awakening Events First Annual “Heal the Healer Retreat” Revivify Spiritually, Emotionally, & Physically • Nature walks • Yoga Prayer • Workshops include Native American Spirituality •

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“The Portal Conference 11/11/11” At Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Peru November 2nd to November 13th, 2011 Participants will gain deep insight into Peruvian cosmology, led by renowned native spiritualist, Jorge Luis Delgado. Ceremonies with Andean Masters, spiritual leaders, and wisdom keepers to open the portal. Cost: $2,450 (double occupancy, 4 star) + single supplement $450 [Includes accommodations, breakfast, materials, workshops, site and guide fees, land transportation, airfare.] Contact: Dr. Maisha Amen 770-940-6234 Prices increase after April 1. Spaces fill up quickly, so call now to reserve a spot.

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s we are confronted with Mother Earth under stress, from both natural and human causes, the arrival of spring and celebrations of Earth Day, April 22, are most welcome this year. Yes, we feel powerless in the face of earthquakes, tsunamis and meltdowns, but personal action on a local scale can restore some of that power. Take charge of your own small piece of Spaceship Earth. Whether or not you are a proponent of nuclear energy, the ongoing calamity in Japan requires us to be more thoughtful about where our food, medicine, and energy come from. In a prescient article, “Growing Your Own Medicine Chest,” Dian Freeman wonders about the availability of nutraceuticals should we find ourselves in a state of prolonged emergency. Producing homegrown herbs and other medicinal plants might be part of the answer, and something you can do for yourself on a local scale. Our local Community Spotlight is on Deborah Olivo Franqui, who took her family’s love of plants and flowers and turned it into VidaAire, a natural sanitizer made of only pure, organic essential oils. “My grandmother would always turn to herbs and plants to make us feel better when we didn’t feel well. It is this way of life, simple, pure, natural and honest, that is exemplified in VidaAire,” says Olivo Franqui. One of the nation’s favorite green celebrities, Ed Begley, Jr., has been minding his own part of the ship for years. Although he’s moving up to a larger home, he hasn’t left his principles behind. The Begley family will be building a new 3,000-square-foot home to the highest green building standards—platinum. Read about their efforts, and get ideas for your own, in “Green Home Makeover.” I know all Natural Awakenings readers join me in sending prayers for rapid recovery and healing to the people of Japan. I was recently invited to participate with many of you in a simultaneous worldwide meditation for Mother Earth and her children. These meditations can feel very powerful. However, the scope of human tragedy also requires us to act, so I encourage you to contribute what you can of your time and money to relief efforts. We have confidence in the Red Cross and are supporting its efforts. (See page 37.) Ana

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he MAAT Center, which seeks to empower consumers by providing spiritually-based comprehensive services for maintaining and restoring well-being, is sponsoring two spiritual awakenings events. The first, a “Heal the Healer” retreat, will be held October 7–9 in Port Murray, NJ. Revivify spiritually, emotionally and physically with prayer, workshops, nature walks, yoga, and film viewing. Topics include Native American Healing and Spirituality, and Spiritual Practice and Health. The second event, the Portal Conference, travels to Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, Peru. This retreat offers participants a deep insight into Peruvian cosmology, presented by Jorge Luis Delgado, a renowned native spiritualist. Ceremonies will be held to open the portal with the four elements, the four directions, and the three worlds. The great ceremony will be held at God’s Doorway—Willka Uta—and at Lake Titicaca with the Andean Masters, spiritual leaders, priests, and wisdom keepers. Every participant will become a Guardian of the Frequency of Light. The center’s holistic approach includes balancing the spiritual, psychological, cultural, and physical forces at play in all our lives for optimal health. For information and pricing, call Dr. Maisha Amen at 770-940-6234; email Info@maatsvision.org. See ad on page 4.

he Holistic Mentorship Network (HMN), based in Newton, has officially become a tax-exempt trade organization for the holistic profession, with a designation of 501(c)(6). As a trade organization, HMN will represent and lobby for the entire array of health professionals who practice holistically or with a holistic philosophy in their practice. This status gives HMN a more powerful base of practitioners to lobby on behalf of the integration of alternative practices into the medical arena—and a stronger organizational basis from which to support those practices. The Holistic Mentorship Network, established in 2004 by Linda Mitchell, serves the holistic and wellness practitioner through education, business development, mentoring practice and networking with other practitioners. In addition, HMN works with the medical community to educate practitioners on holistic modalities and the integration of holistic approaches. The Holistic Mentorship Network publishes MARCI™ Magazine (an acronym for Mindfulness, Awareness, Responsibility, Compassion and Intuition), a quarterly e-zine on health, wellness and sustainable living for holistic practitioners and their patients. For more information, visit HolisticMentorshipNetwork.com.

Gibbons Donates to Parsippany Food Pantry

o celebrate its 25th anniversary this month, Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Parsippany, will collect food donations to be given to the Parsippany Food Pantry. In return, contributors will be given a complimentary exam at Gibbons valued up to $175. Gibbons Holistic routinely contributes to the Parsippany Food Pantry with an ongoing children’s book sale, proceeds from products and services, and food donations. For more information, call Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic and Wellness Centre at 973-887-0860 or visit GibbonsHolistic.com.

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Mother’s Day Neat Retreat

hare Mother’s Day weekend, May 7–8, with some of your favorite people! Neat Retreats, which offers holistic retreats at affordable prices, is sponsoring a one-and-a half-day retreat at the beautiful New Jersey Appalachian Mountain Center at Camp Johnsonburg, in Warren County, just 5 miles from Route 80, exit 19. Facilitated by Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones (Yoga) and Kathy Landers (Reiki), there will be sessions devoted to health and wellness, dance/music/theater, drawing, communication, awareness, stress relief and of course, yoga and reiki. (Sessions are optional and included in the total cost.) In addition, participants can enjoy hiking and boating, drumming and dancing, with an outdoor bonfire at night. The grounds also feature a labyrinth for meditation and healing. All of this plus the chance to be home in time to spend the rest of Mother’s Day with others! Cost per participant is $125, which covers lodge accommodations, meals, and all classes. A $99 deposit is due by April 1. Neat Retreats sponsors retreats in Costa Rica (next one Jan. 2012), Colorado, and many local areas in NJ. Call 973-229-4757 or email NeatRetreats@gmail.com.

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Randolph Indoor Sports Pavilion Goes Solar

ith the help of Vanguard Energy Partners and Capital One Bank, the Indoor Sports Pavilion (ISP) in Randolph has installed a 360-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system that will help power the athletic facility with clean renewable energy. The grid-tied array will help transform the arena into a high-performance “net-zero electric” building that hosts tens of thousands of athletes and spectators from the community every year. This solar array will reduce CO2 emissions by 591,010 pounds per year, equivalent to saving 30,155 gallons of gasoline or recycling 90 tons of waste. Over 1,500 roof-mounted panels will generate approximately 94 percent of the electricity needed to power the 78,000-square foot athletic center, which houses multiple sports fields. ISP is expected to achieve net-zero electric status with additional energy efficiency initiatives such as lighting retrofits and natural gas heating. “Going solar has always been a long-term goal for us, and we’re excited to be generating our own electricity,” said Jeff Walder, ISP’s owner. “On certain days, we will actually be pumping excess electricity back into the grid to help provide power for our neighbors.” The Indoor Sports Pavilion will have the ability to evaluate its power consumption, solar production and system efficiency using a real-time, web-based monitoring system provided by Noveda Technologies. The high-definition monitor will be on public display at the facility’s main entrance. The Indoor Sports Pavilion is located at 6 West Hanover Avenue, in Randolph. For more information, call 973-895-4007 or visit IndoorSportsPavilion.com.

Annual One Spirit Festival

ave May 1, the first Sunday in May, for the annual One Spirit Festival, sponsored by the Church of All Creation and the Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences. One Spirit, held at the Community Center, 63 Halstead Street, in Clinton, is a holistic fair with a metaphysical bent. The fair, which runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public, carries a $5 admission. A variety of holistic practitioners, involved in fields including energy healing and chakra balancing, will be on hand. Vendors will offer salt lamps, sacred art, crystals, herbs, aura photographs, and essential oils. The One Spirit Festival also features a wide range of handmade crafts including custom crystal jewelry, stained glass, pyramids for manifestation, handmade kitchen linens and cards, and more. Sandee Conroy of Energy Works will be playing her crystal bowls throughout the day for samples of relaxation via musical meditation. Speakers include noted nutritionist Dian Freeman, speaking at 1:15, and Christina Lynn Whited, speaking on Healing Past Lives, and other topics. Metaphysical readers, including Michael Zaikowski (tarot) and Cecelia Barndt (angel card), can be booked in advance online for private sessions For further information or vendor opportunities, call 908-638-9066. Visit OneSpiritFestival.org.

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ecobriefs How to Catch Some Green ZZZs The Benefits of Organic Mattresses Lisa Pencraft

oldilocks didn’t have to concern herself with poisonous chemicals in any of the three mattresses she tried out. In her storybook world, all the beds were naturally perfect. The good news for us is that, with today’s certified organic mattresses, all sleepers can appreciate a night of sound, simple, healthy rest. Whether it’s to bolster the human equivalents of Papa Bear, Mama Bear, or their precious Baby Bear, the bedding on which we spend one-third of our lives should not contain any of the 30 or more chemicals typically found in traditional mattresses. For example, U.S. government mattress-construction regulations allow the use of about a pound of boric acid, a flame-retardant pesticide used to kill roaches.

Consumers have shown increasing interest in purchasing certified organic mattresses, which are constructed using only natural latex, organic wool and organic cotton. These green sleep systems have been emerging as the first choice of shoppers in search of an alternative to traditional mattresses, constructed of mostly synthetic materials, such as polyurethane foam and vinyl. The Organic Mattress Store, a retail outlet located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, carefully screens vendors to make sure that all their mattresses and other bedding products are made with certified organic cottons that have met the strict standards of the USDA National Organic Program. “It’s been more challenging to keep up with the demand since 2007, when Time Magazine carried ‘Sleep Goes Green,’ an article on organic sleep systems,” says Lee Hornick, co-owner of the Organic Mattress Store. She reports that prior to 2007, organic sleep systems were a niche market, and most people who were interested in buying them were those who also made regular purchases in health food stores. The benefits of green sleep systems can be found in their components: pure wool, which is naturally flame-retardant, and natural rubber, which is antimicrobial and mold- and mildewresistant. Neither rubber nor wool attracts dust mites, an added benefit for anyone suffering from allergies. A night spent enjoying the support and softness of a natural rubber mattress topped with natural wool and cotton may be the next best thing to sleeping on a cloud. This type of restful sleep provides a heavenly rest that only angels enjoy—or the occasional Bear family and their sleepy, bold, blonde-headed guest. For more information on organic sleep systems, visit TheOrganicMattressStore.com. See ad on page 18.

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Don’t Pay More for Fraudulent Labels “Unlike beef, chicken and other dairy labels that must be approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, egg labels fall through the cracks,” reports Richard Wood, executive director of Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT). “This loophole enables egg producers to freely use any language they choose to describe their products, regardless of accuracy.” The resulting consumer confusion is producing healthy, possibly fraudulent, profits, via steep markups. FACT recommends that people know the farmer that supplies their eggs and inquire about hen care. At the grocery, only trust the USDA Certified Organic seal or labels approved by the American Humane Association, Humane Farm Animal Care or Animal Welfare Institute. “Vegetarian fed,” “grass-fed or pastured” and “omega-3 enriched,” while positive, don’t guarantee the quality of animals’ living conditions. According to FACT, terms such as “free-range,” “cage-free” and “natural” may be loosely interpreted and offset by other inhumane practices, unless one knows the producer. Source: FoodAnimalConcerns.org

Early this year, the United States government approved three genetically modified organism (GMO) crops— Monsanto’s Roundup Ready alfalfa and sugar beets, and Syngenta’s amylase corn developed to produce ethanol. Food Democracy Now, a grassroots community for a sustainable food system, is circulating an online petition objecting to these decisions that support biotech. Dozens of large food manufacturers and farm, food and agricultural organizations, both conventional and organic, are on board in opposing these labengineered food products for a variety of reasons, such as unknown health and environmental consequences, including genetic contamination. Instead, the current administration should be forging progress in making agriculture more sustainable and encouraging farmers to convert to organic farming practices. Join with other organic consumers who daily take a stand for their right to know what is in their food and how it’s produced. Tell President Obama to instruct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban planting of these GMOs. Sign the petition at Action.Food DemocracyNow. org/go/347?akid=298.238135.FB4IuF&t=7.

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Pomegranate Juice May Inhibit the Spread of Cancer

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

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illions of people contract diarrheal diseases every year, and with the summer travel season just around the corner, it’s good to know that probiotics given as therapies for diarrhea can bring fast relief. After reviewing the findings of 63 trials involving a total of 8,014 patients, researchers with the School of Medicine at Swansea University, UK, concluded that taking such probiotics, or “good bacteria,” decisively helps. Results showed that using the probiotics reduced the duration of the illness and lessened the frequency of episodes continuing for more than four days.

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

Safety Tips for Reusable Bags While using reusable cloth shopping bags is good for the environment, taking sensible precautions will ensure it is also good for our health. Health Canada (hc-sc.gc.ca) states that with more consumers choosing to carry reusable shopping totes, it is important to employ food safety practices to avoid the risk of crosscontamination and food-borne illness caused by dirty bags. Foods like raw meat, poultry and fish, as well as fresh produce, can contain or carry bacteria, viruses or parasites that cause illnesses. Be sure to wrap fresh or frozen raw meat, poultry or fish in a clear plastic bag first, and then carry them in a separate shopping bag, away from the rest of the family groceries. When reusing cloth or plastic bags, the Canadian agency recommends that we wash them frequently with natural soap and hot water, especially after carrying fresh produce or meats. After cleaning the bag, allow it to dry completely before storing it. This prevents mold from growing inside the bag. Finally, if a bag gets too soiled or stains cannot be removed, it’s better to part with it than risk getting sick from using it again.

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your workouts, you’ll be supporting the local economy while reducing car emissions and potential parking fees.

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If the weather is ﬁne, walk outside—it’s free. Did you know that of all motorized fitness equipment, treadmills use the most energy? Use towels made from organic cotton, bamboo or reclaimed fabric. Discount retailers often sell eco-friendly towels made from such natural materials. Bamboo towels are particularly soft, luxuriant and absorbent. Watch for store coupons. Choose eco-friendly organic and/ or recycled active wear. Today, there seems to be an overabundance of green materials being made into clothing. Options include organic cotton and soy fiber blends, seaweed blends and recycled polyester active wear for men and women that can be form-flattering, comfortable and enduring.

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e all agree that we need to do a better job of conserving our planet’s limited resources, so why not try these simple suggestions to green your workout routine? These ecofriendly tweaks to what you already may do take little effort and save both time and cash.

for the earth than any plastic, single-use beverage container (even if you recycle it). Outrageously overpriced sports drinks are unnecessary because you can obtain all the vitamins and minerals you need by eating a sensible diet and taking a daily multivitamin.

Curb consumerism. Buy less brandname active wear, expensive running shoes and faddish workout gizmos, which are not quick fixes for proper exercise and diet.

Use biodegradable body products. Buy biodegradable body wash, shampoo, lotion and laundry detergent in large sizes to save money and decrease material use. Then, use them to fill smaller, travelsize, reusable bottles.

Recycle water/sports bottles. Buy a reusable water bottle, which is far better

Patronize a workout center that’s within walking distance. You’ll not only boost

Buy used workout DVDs. Great quality, popular, used workout DVDs are available online and at some thrift facilities and used book stores, often for halfprice or less. Core performance guru Linda LaRue is a registered nurse, athletic trainer and creator of Crunchless Abs, and the ecofriendly Core Transformer low-impact, 360° resistance workout. Visit LindaLaRue.com.

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Deborah Olivo Franqui By Kara Pound

few years ago, Deborah Olivo Franqui flew down to the Caribbean to visit family. It was during the height of the swine flu hysteria, and people were being extra cautious of germs and bacteria. “My sister called me up in a panic and said I needed to get down there with VidaAire,” Olivo Franqui recalls, referring to her homemade lemongrass sanitizer made with pure and natural organic essential oils. “They weren’t able to import hand sanitizers like Purell, so I booked a oneway ticket, jumped on the plane and brought some down.” At the time, Olivo Franqui was still in the beginning phases of marketing her eco-friendly sanitizer—she didn’t even have a logo and was printing bottle labels from her computer—but in a matter of months, VidaAire was in at least a dozen stores throughout the Caribbean. “It was incredible,” she remembers. “Absolutely incredible.” Fast-forward two years to Randolph, New Jersey, where Olivo Franqui excitedly speaks of her transition from an unemployed high-end art salesperson to the owner/founder of VidaAire. In 2000, Olivo Franqui was a practicing neuromuscular therapist, trained in a form of massage using quasi-static pressure. “I didn’t want to use something that contained harsh chemicals to sanitize my treatment room,” she explains. “I have a background in aromatherapy, so I began researching essential oils that are antiviral and antiseptic.”

Over the next decade, clients often asked Olivo Franqui to bottle her all-natural concoction, but she always declined. She did, however, use their input to adjust the recipe and add relaxing ingredients such as lemongrass, bergamot, lavender, tea tree and verbena oils: “Essential oils are the lifeblood of the plant: the most potent part of a plant or flower. The properties

that protect that plant are available to us when we use the oils.” Olivo Franqui has always had a passion for flora and fauna. Her grandmother would keep a storehouse full of herbs and dried flowers, and the family’s fire escape in Brooklyn overflowed with potted foliage. “Because her mom was the way she was, of course it translated to my mother. Her name— Flor—means “flower” in Spanish, and she’s always had a deep and profound

appreciation for flowers,” Olivo Franqui says of her mother, who lives on an acre of land in Randolph and still does all of her own landscaping. It was when Olivo Franqui lost her sales job a few years ago, with the economy staggering and job prospects dismal, that she decided to start her own company, selling the green sanitizer she had created out of necessity more than ten years ago. She applied and won a $5,000 microloan from the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners’ SEED grant competition; she also received a $10,000 grant from Jones New York through its JNY Empowerment Fund. VidaAire can now be found in more than 50 stores, including some Whole Foods Markets, doctor’s offices and independently owned health food shops. It’s also become an effective bug repellent because of the lemongrass, an ingredient also found in citronella. “At first, it felt surreal because to be honest . . . I didn’t think that anyone would care about my little blue bottle of spray,” Olivo Franqui admits. “You know, I created it for my practice, and my clients would beg me to put it into bottles, but I would constantly tell them no.” Since VidaAire’s debut, Deborah Olivo Franqui has learned a lot about marketing, distribution and sales, but for her, the most important life lessons run deeper. “The best part is I’m actually benefiting communities and, ultimately, our planet. I can legitimately say that I created VidaAire when green was just a color and not a lifestyle.” Kara Pound is a freelance writer living in St. Augustine, Florida. When she’s not writing, Kara enjoys spending time with her daughter, Honora, reading, traveling, seeing live music and fundraising. Read more of her work at KaraPound. com.

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d Begley, Jr., widely regarded as America’s most environmentally aware actor—the one by which other green celebrities are measured— has never tired of the years of effort he and his family have made in making their home as green as possible. But this past year, his wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, had had enough. She isn’t fed up with turning off lights or relying on solar power—she’s just grown weary of the home’s tiny closets and sharing one small bathroom between two adults and a soon-to-beteenage daughter, 11-year-old Hayden. While Rachelle played the disgruntled foil to the over-achieving eco-cop Ed on their former television show, Living with Ed—which aired for three seasons, first on HGTV and then on Planet Green— 16

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

“Even if it were designed differently, it would be better,” Rachelle explains. “It’s just that it’s a 1936 house. Yes, it’s efficient, but it would be great to be able to incorporate everything that’s going on now in eco building and be a recipient of all the latest benefits—why not?” So, the Begleys are moving. After years of documenting how to retrofit an older house to maximize use of solar energy for electricity, heating, cooling and hot water, family recycling and rainwater catchment, they are planning to sell their modest abode and build a modern, 3,000-square-foot home a mile away. Ed emphasizes that the move is a major concession on his part. “I made it crystal clear when Rachelle and I NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

were dating: ‘This is the home I plan to be buried in. I will never move.’ And I said it repeatedly from 1993 until about a year and a half ago; now I’m going against that.” Although the Begleys are trading up, they will continue to set an example by building their new home to green building standards that few homeowners have achieved. They’re going for the platinum; that is, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards, the highest rating possible for buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc.org). This premier LEED designation requires an incredible environmental commitment in every aspect of the building process, from responsible site development, reduced water use and renewable energy utilities to the use of recycled and local materials and indoor air quality control. Of the more than 130 LEED Platinum building projects in California—the state that boasts the most such projects—only about 30 are private homes. Despite his initial protestations, Ed admits that he’s excited about the prospect. If there’s one thing he relishes, it’s a green challenge.

Life with Ed

It’s not easy to live up to Ed’s 30-yearstrong waste-nothing ethos. Although he first made a name for himself as an actor, initially as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the 1980s TV show St. Elsewhere, followed by his recurring roles in the hit TV series Six Feet Under and Arrested Development, as well as a co-starring role in Woody Allen’s 2009 film Whatever Works, lately he’s become best known as Hollywood’s green guru. He’s the people’s go-to expert on green building and saving energy, authoring the how-to books, Living Like Ed and Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living. Ed is often spotted around Hollywood riding his bike, his preferred mode of travel; on weekdays, he and his daughter ride together to her school, pedaling two miles each way.

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This down-to-earth, affable man is perhaps eco-conscious to a fault. The success of the show Living with Ed relied in great part on the watchdog antics of Ed catching his wife stuffing vegetable peelings down the garbage disposal, instead of in the compost bin, timing her long showers or opening a running dryer to discover Rachelle’s lone tank top inside. In each case, the chastised Rachelle

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

ing plugged in. “But,” he notes, “ if you have put power strips everywhere in the house and you just walk around and click off a few of them, all of that phantom power is turned off. Then, you can enjoy an appliance like that without using a tremendous amount of energy.” The sun may be an unlimited source of energy, but the solar power stored in their home’s batteries has limitations— and Ed is a vigilant watchdog. With rooftop solar panels providing most of the home’s power, the Begleys remain blissfully unaware when there’s a power outage in the neighborhood. “I only find out about it when I walk to the post office and see the signal flashing to show that power has been restored,” Ed comments. Ed manually switches over to the municipal power grid only when he senses that the stored power capacity in the home’s solar batteries is running low. He foresees that eventually that system will be automated, but for now, he’s happy to keep track. The solar power generated onsite is enough to operate the house and professional TV cameras; it also charges an electric car in the garage—an all-electric 2002 Toyota RAV4 that’s clocked 85,000 miles. For hot water, the family com-

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fortably relies mostly on a simple solar thermal setup—a 4-by-10-foot panel on the roof of black anodized tubing behind a piece of glass. A pump activates when a sensor in the panel senses that it’s hotter than the temperature in the tank. Ed observes: “If you keep things simple, they work well.” Simplicity also keeps maintenance issues at bay. The upkeep required for his solar electric system is minor; he’s committed only to adding water to the batteries every nine months and occasionally getting up to the roof to clean the panels with a brush and a little water.

Embracing the Great Outdoors

One of Ed’s first acts when he purchased his current house in 1988 was to rip up the existing lawn and replace it with native California plants and a fruit and vegetable garden. Unless raising cows or running a golf course, he can’t imagine why anyone would need high-maintenance, water-wasting grass outside their home. But, as with many of Ed’s improvements, energy saving tends to trump aesthetics. That’s where Rachelle comes in. “A few years after Rachelle had moved in here, she was telling a friend to meet her at the house,” Ed recalls, “and she said ‘It’s the one on the corner that looks like the Addams Family yard.’ I thought: ‘Oooh, maybe that garden isn’t quite as nice-looking as it used to be.’ It was very drought-tolerant, but it didn’t look good.” With Rachelle’s help, a new landscaper joined the effort of turning the formerly bleak-looking yard into an attractive mix of native plants that includes fragrant rosemary and purple-flowering sage along with broccoli, artichoke, corn and lettuce. Plans for the new family home will allow Ed an expanded capability to harvest rainwater through a large catchment system with an underground tank, so that he can irrigate the gardens without drawing from the municipal water supply—which he characterizes as having, “… our straw dipped into someone else’s drink”—namely, Northern California’s water. “If you’re going to take water from someone else,” Ed advises, “the least you can do is to use it responsibly and not waste it on non-native species.”

focuses on its renewable energy systems—including more unshaded rooftop panels and orienting the building to make the most of natural light. “If we don’t go LEED Platinum, then who will?” Rachelle queries. “That alone is not easy; still, I want to

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Bringing Rachelle’s aesthetic influence to bear has entailed replacing outdated living room curtains with attractive and energy-efficient wooden shutters, and finding ways to recycle without having large bins in plain sight. She’s orchestrating the design and layout of the new house—allowing for both entertaining space and larger closets—while Ed natural awakenings

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make it look like other houses in the neighborhood. I don’t want a Jetsons’ house; super modern has never been my style. I‘d like to show people that you can have it all, and I’m praying that it’s true.” The Begleys got off to a good start in March by tearing down an existing home on the property they recently purchased—96 percent of which, from cabinets to pipes, will be recycled or reused through Habitat for Humanity. By March 2012, the new house should be finished. They want their LEED Platinum home to serve as a model for people who are building new residences, to show what is possible in achieving real energy efficiency and waste reduction without sacrificing style or comfort. Ed’s aim is to ensure the place produces more energy than it uses. As before, the whole process will be documented. “I hope that I’ve shown what you can do with a retrofit,” Ed says. “Now I want to show people what you can do from the ground up in 2011 and beyond.” The family’s ongoing focus on green living has made a major impact on Hayden, who accepts environmental consciousness as the norm. “I learned everything from my dad, from composting to solar panels,” Hayden says. “I always teach my friends to turn off the lights more often, take shorter showers, stuff like that.” Her green awareness gives this tween maturity beyond her years. As Rachelle says, “She thinks about things outside of herself. She’s always been conscientious. She’s also really concerned about the planet and very compassionate.” Hayden is proof that a family’s day-to-day environmental commitments can leave a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the immediate family. Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home. Her next book, due out this fall, explores the relationship of environmental toxins and autism.

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n Replace the lawn with drought-tolerant grasses or native plants and vegetable/ fruit/herb gardens or even an artificial lawn made of recycled rubber and plastic.

n Change air filters.

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n Take shorter showers.

n Purchase and install a solar hot water system or tankless water heater; at minimum, install a timer to avoid wasteful heating of water 24/7 (a thermal blanket can help, too).

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reen guru Ed Begley, Jr. likes to break down saving energy and reducing waste at home into doable steps that help us get the most out of our homes, so that we not only learn to live efficiently, but learn to love doing so. The how-to advice in his books comes packed with personal anecdotes and insights; it’s like a friend explaining the basics, as opposed to a know-it-all. Almost any energy-saving journey, Begley notes, begins with a green home audit. The one he had conducted for his home cost $1,000 because it was very thorough; basic audits cost $100 to $175 per hour. But, he’s convinced it was well worth it, because the auditor found many places where Begley could make simple minor adjustments to potentially save hundreds of dollars a year. What’s more, he advises, “A good green home audit will help you prioritize bigger changes, so you spend your money wisely.” Here’s how to move up the energysaving ladder, one step at a time.

n Add blinds or other window treatments to help retain heat in winter and block it in the summer.

n Turn off the faucet while shaving and brushing teeth. n Plug in power strips and use them to fully turn off electronics when not in use. n Recycle everything possible and compost all organic matter, from vegetable cuttings to coffee grounds. Step Two: The Middle Road n Install a programmable thermostat. n Get a Cool-N-Save attachment for household air conditioners—a valve and mister system that activates when the A/C is on to drop temperatures around each unit by as much as 30 degrees (not recommended for mineralized well water). n Add insulation to drafty walls, ceilings, basements and even foundations. n Install new double- or triple-paned windows.

n When updating a standard HVAC system, consider the value of switching to a heat pump model. n If building a new residence or looking to upgrade an outdated heating/ cooling system (particularly for larger homes), opt for a geother-mal heat pump, which uses 25 to 50 percent less energy than a traditional heating and cooling system. n Evaluate the home’s solar potential and install solar photovoltaic panels on the roof. n Consider a home’s wind energy potential and install a home wind turbine. Primary Source: Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living

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

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

The recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal, Louv is the author of eight books and the founder of the Children & Nature Network.

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

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

You assert that reconnecting with nature also strengthens community and family bonds, but where can busy urbanites start?

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

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

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h, how we take the comforts of home for granted—until we lose them. Despite our best intentions and mindful actions to stay physically and spiritually sound, sometimes, bad things happen to good people. Accidents, toxic environments, illness and other situations beyond our control can radically, often unexpectedly, change our lives. No one wants to find themselves in a hospital bed, but if you or a loved one requires the high-tech, life-saving

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skills of a medical center, nursing home or another institutionalized care facility, you can help restore health through high-touch, natural nurturing. To begin, it’s helpful to know that healing is enhanced and quality of life returns quicker in loving, peaceful, natural environments. Frances Kuo and her colleagues at the Landscape and Human Health Laboratory, at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, have shown how green space is a necessary, beneficial component of human health.

Because plant life is physically and mentally restorative, an increasing number of hospitals nationwide have created onsite “healing gardens.” The University of Alabama Hospital, for instance, designed a garden according to the concept that the way a patient feels and interacts with his or her surroundings can play an integral part in the healing process. Complementing its soothing greenery and pleasant floral scents, a water feature helps mask unpleasant noise.

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It’s good to bring green plants, fragrant flowers and herbs to the bedside of a loved one, but intensive care units often ban plants in rooms, due to concerns about mold, allergens and bacteria, so check with nursing staff first. If an institution restricts the presence of plants, substitute posters or pictures of gardens, forests or national parks to bring visions of natural life to barren walls. Here are additional suggestions for transforming unnatural environments into more natural healing spaces: Like Hippocrates, think of food as medicine. Unfortunately, “healthy hospital food,” is too often an oxymoron. It’s wise to ask the staff dietitian for an organic diet. Organic food is produced without toxic chemicals, antibiotics, hormones and genetically modified ingredients. If no organic options exist, let hospital administrators know you would appreciate having local, organic food on the menu. Inquire about dietary restrictions and get approval to bring nutritious, homemade comfort foods, prepared with loving hearts and caring hands. Satisfy the senses. Listen to the healing rhythms of nature via recordings of songbirds, crickets, frogs, ocean surf, trickling streams and gentle rain. Many are available through libraries, local bookstores and websites. Paul Kervick, cofounder and one of the directors at Living Well Community Care Home, in Bristol, Vermont, believes, “It takes more than medical management and clean sheets to feel vibrant and happy.” So, in addition to organic food, Kervick provides music therapy and meditative drumming for residents. Heal through touch and movement. Medical facilities may employ professional massage, healing touch and physical therapists. If not, a gentle foot or hand massage, with jasmine, rose or lavender-scented lotion, provides soothing stress relief. Be close; hold your loved one’s hand or stroke their hair.

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Think positively and hold healing thoughts. Creative visualization can be a vital healing tool. It is the internal process of embracing healing images and good thoughts and then applying them to our experience and our bodies. For example, Dyer references a horse field she saw outside her rural hospital window during an illness that had left her weak. She focused on the horses’ galloping strength and visualized herself running strongly again. Every patient needs an advocate to ask questions, take notes and provide a second set of watchful eyes and helping hands. It’s a good idea to keep a dated record of procedures, doctors’ comments, test results and care plans. Meanwhile, protect your loved one’s rest while offering small services that provide great comfort—such as companionship during meals or helping them step outside for some fresh air. Repeatedly express gratitude to care providers for their services and for incremental gains in healing that bring a loved one ever closer to returning to home sweet home. For additional insights, visit Health Care Without Harm (NoHarm.org). Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio show host, based in Columbia, MO. Her daughter recently spent a month in the hospital while recovering from a fall. Visit FoodSleuth@gmail.com and tune into Food Sleuth Radio online podcasts at kopn.org. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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

worm castings. In kid parlance, that’s “worm poop.” This organic matter provides the perfect soil conditioner and organic food for plants, indoors and out. It’s also easy to harvest the liquid (worm tea) from the compost and dilute it with water to sprinkle any garden with an extra dose of natural fertilizer. Both will promote strong, healthy plants that are resistant to disease. Our family has maintained a four-level worm bin just outside our kitchen door for five years, and for me, the hardest part of getting started was opening the box of wigglers. Now, we have more worm castings and worm tea than I can use, so I routinely pack up the castings into resealable plastic bags, pour the tea into bottles, and use both as much-welcomed gifts. A well-designed worm composter is opaque and has a secure lid and ventilation holes. Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, in Grass Valley, California, offers both a deluxe bin and inexpensive do-it-yourself worm bin kit at GrowOrganic.com. Or, find step-by-step instructions to build your own at the educational website, RedWormComposting.com, which also lists reputable sources for worms (the pictures alone are enough to juice kids’ interest). Keep these tips in mind for successful composting, indoors or out: n The best worms for composting are red wigglers. According to the Peaceful Valley company, one or two pounds of mature red worms can convert 3.5 to 7 pounds of food scraps into castings in one week.

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

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

he ethics of permaculture are simple: Everything revolves around caring for people and the planet, while sharing the surplus. A term coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, permaculture

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“It’s about design and relationships,” explains Bill Wilson, co-founder of Midwest Permaculture, with his wife Becky. “Permaculture is larger than gardening. It’s a creative and artful way of living where people and nature are both preserved and enhanced by thoughtful planning and the careful use of resources. Practices mimic patterns found in nature. Principles reflect a respectful approach to life.”

Self-Sufﬁcient Systems Permaculture is widely adaptable to suit local climates, soils and geographies, and can scale to any size location that can sustain life. Because nature fosters no waste, permaculture-inspired gardens recycle or reuse all nutrients and energy sources; this approach regenerates natural systems, while boosting the self-sufficiency of human settlements and reducing the need for industrial production systems that rely on polluting energy sources. Plants are selected and planted according to the way they help one another. Animals also play key roles in garden sustainability. Free-range chickens, for example, can help fertilize and work up the soil and control insect pests, while providing nutrient-packed eggs; humans, meanwhile, provide shelter, security, a water source and supplemental food. Surplus produced in these gardens is freely shared.

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“Many permaculturists are concerned about their relationships with others—all others—and the planet,” continues Wilson. “We believe that it is possible to redesign our lives to provide an abundance of food, fiber, energy and shelter for every person on this planet, while dramatically improving overall quality of life.” “Permaculture is the big picture,” agrees Heather Lanier, who has developed a plan for Hill of the Hawk Farm, in Big Sur, California. “It’s about how relationships are built and how these relationships help care for one another in the circle of life.” At her farm, the staff are transforming abandoned chicken coops into living spaces and artist studios, and planting a forest garden that will provide shade and fresh fruit, while attracting beneficial insects. Chickens and ducks meander around a series of ponds that collect water in preparation for the region’s long dry season. Just down the road, the Esalen Institute offers educational workshops, which Lanier’s staff have attended. An instructor there also helped complete the permaculture plan for Lanier’s property.

Place-Based Living Permaculture is equally appropriate for the urban and suburban areas where most Americans now live, says Wilson. “It’s for any size property, including an apartment, and for any climate... any place.” He and other permaculture enthusiasts maintain that, “With more and larger settings, together we can have a great positive effect on the total environment.” When it comes to the potential for rural areas, “We can harvest a far greater amount of resources than we do now—water, sun, carbon dioxide and wind—and greatly improve productivity, while improving the overall quality of the region.” However, he quickly clarifies: “One can be very successful in small spaces, too.” John D. Ivanko is the co-author of Rural Renaissance, describing Inn Serendipity’s journey toward sustainability (InnSerendipity.com).

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s a practicing clinical nutritionist, I strive to provide my clients with the highest-quality and best-performing nutritional products, including nutraceuticals such as vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. As a holistic healer, my training allows me to recommend the use of unaltered and naturally produced herbs along with homeopathy, essential oils and other products. I use all of these tools for first aid as well as disease prevention and treatment, and I teach their use to others. Sheer knowledge of these manufactured products will not be so important, however, if we find ourselves in a state of prolonged emergency (or if the medical/pharmaceutical complex influences the government to shut down supplement manufacturers, as has been their goal for decades). To ensure the safest nutritional products, we must depend upon a healthy national infrastructure for their manufacture and delivery. What are we to do if there’s a breakdown in that infrastructure, whether through natural or manmade disaster? Would most of us be prepared? Consider the values of early- to-middle-twentieth-century Americans. Their survival and mindset didn’t allow for a dependency upon government handouts, massive corporate farms, the medical or pharmaceutical industries or even manufactured home remedies. Personal success and survival were achieved through self-sufficiency. I firmly believe that if I carry an umbrella, chances are it will not rain…but if it does, I’m prepared. Therefore, I suggest it’s time we once again practice self-sufficiency by learning emergency preparedness in the hope that we will never need to use it. And Nature can be our guide—in the form of plants. We can begin by knowing what plants we should grow and how to prepare them for medicinal use. Since many plants have healing properties, Nature already provides us with all the tools humanity has ever needed to address unexpected injury or illness. Among the most valuable plants for healing are those that “bite,” thus destroying pathogens like bacteria, fungi and viruses. A list of biting herbs includes

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those considered “hot,” such as capsicum, garlic, ginger and oregano. Plants that soothe include chamomile, calendula, rose, arnica and aloe. Many plants fulfill more than one function: Mullein, for example, will stop bleeding almost instantly and also works to relieve earaches, while comfrey is used internally and externally to accelerate wound and broken bone healing. The list of medicinal plants is seemingly endless. To use them properly, however, we need to know how to prepare tinctures, teas, powders and ointment bases with whatever may be on hand, such as egg whites, beeswax, glycerin, wine or vodka, lemon water, olive and coconut oils and even chicken fat. We also need to know what part of a plant should be used for a particular purpose. In some plants, the healing action of a flower is different from that of its own stem, leaf or root. There are plants that are best used externally as ointments, inhalants or poultices, while others are best used internally. Some are used both ways. We become empowered when we know the multiple functions of each plant. The more we know about the healing and nourishing power of plants, the better prepared we’ll be to heal ourselves—and teach others. As much as I know about herbs, remedies and healing, I learn something new all the time, whether in classes I teach or those I attend. I urge readers to dig up family lore about their great-grandmother’s home remedies and share that knowledge. Send it to me so that I may share it. We need the combined knowledge of all generations in order to grow and prepare our own survival medicine chests. Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown, teaches a nutritional certification course, is certified in and practices Ondamed biofeedback, and lectures widely. She is currently enrolled at Drew University to obtain a doctorate in Medical Humanities. Dian may be reached at AboutHealth@ att.net or by visiting WellnessSimplified.com. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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eeling disorganized, unbalanced or out of sync? Your home may be partly to blame. “Mass-produced, cookie-cutter suburban homes are bad for us and bad for the environment,” says John Brown, a Calgary-based architect, professor and founder of Slow Home Studio. “It’s like the difference between a Big Mac and a home-cooked meal, made from local ingredients.” The concepts of slow home and its parent, slow architecture, are part of the growing, global slow movement that challenges us to rethink our relationships with everything from food to money. It’s simple: A slow home is easy to live in and has a light impact on the Earth. Slow homes use space and energy efficiently, and work with, rather than against, the environment. While the principles sound like common sense, when Brown and his colleagues surveyed owners of 4,500 newly built homes in nine North American cities, they found that 54 percent failed their simple slow home test. Yet, 32

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those houses were no less costly to build or maintain than the ones that made the grade. Brown’s team has created a 12step guide to get America’s new housing stock into rehab. Most steps refer to the design and site selection process: For example, a slow home is located in a walkable neighborhood, closest to the places the family visits most; it is oriented to maximize sunlight in central living spaces; and a slow kitchen is a well-organized center of activity, with sufficient storage and ample workspaces. There are also easy modifications you can make to the place you now call home. For example: rearrange the furniture in an awkwardly

Slow architecture moves away from oversized McMansions toward quality, durability and affordability.

designed room to maximize functional space and make it easier to navigate; refurnish rooms by creatively using found objects and repurposed and repaired items; also declare a weekly electronics-free day and spend it in quietude or with good friends. Slowing your home is also about environmental responsibility, given that residential buildings account for more than a third of the world’s greenhouse gases, according to David Suzuki’s Green Guide. Recycled building parts might be incorporated into a new or renovated structure. Energy-saving measures include many widely-promoted simple steps that any home-dweller can employ. “It doesn’t have to be like the Atkins diet, where you throw everything out that’s currently in your pantry and swear off McDonald’s forever. The slow home philosophy is about making incremental, sustainable changes to the way you live,” advises Brown. Learn more at SlowHomeStudio.com. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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SALADS Signature Dishes from the Garden or Farmers’ Market by Judith Fertig

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

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Gardening blogger Barbara Pleasant counts this as her favorite salad, one that changes with the season. In the spring, strawberries go well with feta. In the fall, pears pair with blue cheese. Serves 2 Honey-Yogurt Dressing 2 Tbsp plain yogurt 2 Tbsp mayonnaise or veggie mayo 1 tsp honey 1 tsp rice vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Salad 2 cups fresh salad greens 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup chopped, toasted almonds or walnuts 1. For the dressing, mix the yogurt, mayo, honey and rice vinegar together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Arrange the greens on two salad plates and top with strawberries and feta. Drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with chopped nuts and serve. Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant blogs about growing and eating organic food at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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o you believe in the power of the individual to change the world? Earth Day Network’s A Billion Acts of Green campaign aims to harness the power of millions of individuals, businesses and other organizations through pledges to live and act sustainably in specific ways. Acts range from riding a bike instead of driving to retrofitting a workspace to use renewable energy, as well as organizing or participating in an Earth Day event. In all, more than 45 million acts have already been pledged, including large-scale initiatives such as community beach clean-ups, greening schools and tree planting in 16 countries. The goal is to prompt 1 billion large and small acts by the start of the global 2012 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Together, these acts steadily build commitments to measurably reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability. When millions of individuals and groups join in local Earth Day events and vow to follow through on their own pledges to better their environment, the impact can be huge. “People sign the Billion Acts of Green petition with their green actions,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. Local Earth Day events work to get the ball rolling. Register your pledge today at EarthDay.org and share word of your green act at any of these local Earth Day 2011 events. 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration April 16, 2011, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave # B, Roseland, NJ Kinnelon Conserves’ 5th Annual Earth Day Fair and Eco-Expo April 9, 2011 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Pearl Miller School 117 Kiel Ave. Kinnelon, NJ • 973-838-8576 Earth Day at Liberty State Park April 16, 2011 Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ • 201-653-2699 Chatham Township 9th Annual Open Space Clean Up April 16, 2011 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Park at Oak Knoll School Green Village Road, Chatham Township, NJ • 973-377-6992 Earth Day Celebration April 30, 2011 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lewis Morris County Park 270 Mendham Rd, Morristown, NJ • 973-635-6629 $10 per car or $5 per person 34

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calendarofevents frIDAy, AprIL 1 Yoga Life Society Friday Night Satsang—7–9 p.m. The Heart of Yoga with Reverend Jaganath Carrera. $15. Held at Lotus Yoga, 7 North Willow, Ste. 3, Montclair.

SATUrDAy, AprIL 2 Sussex County Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network Annual Open House—10 a.m.–2 p.m. Meet holistic exhibitors, listen to presentations, and enter to win prizes. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Introduction to Be The Medicine for Profound Healing—10 a.m.–3 p.m. Teachings, perspectives, tools and practices to help you live healing as a lifestyle. $125. Must register at 973-647-2500. Prepay or deposit of $50 required to save your place. PayPal on home page of website, or send check to Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Ste. 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com. Healthy Cooking for Kids with Tsipi Kaplan—3:30–5 p.m. For children 8 years old and a parent. Learn to prepare vegetarian, chicken and shrimp spring rolls. Recipes provided. $35. The Health Shoppe, 66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-538-9131. Tammy@TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com. Sunset Kirtan with Chandralekha—5:30 p.m. Enjoy the yoga of voice, using sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

moNDAy, AprIL 4 Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. This meeting is intended to foster support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

TUeSDAy, AprIL 5 Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8 p.m. Learn more about this modality or brush up on your skills. $15 suggested donation. Mindful Energy Work at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@MindfulEnergyWork.com.

WeDNeSDAy, AprIL 6 Project WET Workshop—9 a.m.–3 p.m. For educators of grades K–12. Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is a collection of more than 90 science-based interdisciplinary activities and lesson plans correlated to the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards, teacher-tested and classroom ready. Must register at 973-228-8776. $15 includes curriculum activity guide. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. Natural History Hike: Signs of Spring—9:15 a.m. Join us for an invigorating walk on our nature trails to search for signs of spring. Get your heart pumping and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest and meadows. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water. $5. Schiff Nature Preserve. 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. 973-543-6004. Mexican Monarch Butterflies—7:00 p.m. Join Executive Director Tanya Sulikowski, for a natural-history journey to the transvolcanic range of central Mexico to study the winter monarch butterfly colonies. Donations welcome. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. 973-543-6004.

THUrSDAy, AprIL 7 Gentle Spring Weekend Cleanse with Justin Mendoza—6:30–7:30 p.m. Learn how a cleanse can benefit you and how to begin a program. $15 by April 4, then $20. The Health Shoppe, 66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-538-9131. Tammy@ TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com. A Sacred Light Circle of Intentional Prayer, Meditation and Healing—7–9 p.m. Intentional prayer, meditation and healing alignment for yourself, others, or humanity. Nondenominational. All are welcome. For more info, contact

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Rev. Patricia Santoro at 973-366-8765 or Divine. Alchemy@hotmail.com. Meetup.com/Sacred-LightCircle-Gathering. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. Apprentice To You - Be The Medicine—7:15–9:30 p.m. Tools from around the world are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely and to integrate into your job, family and life. Some weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com.

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Mind Body Spirit Expo with special guests Deepak Chopra, Doreen Virtue, Lisa Williams, and more. NJ Convention Center, Edison NJ. $2 off use promo code NAM-S. MindBodySpiritExpo.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Integrated Energy Therapy with Shizuko Itsukaichi—9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Attunement to the Basic IET® energy Ray to activate the 1st and 2nd DNA pairs and empower you to energize and integrate cellular memory blocks. $195. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.

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Healing the Healer – Protected Healer Class for Professionals—10 a.m.–5 p.m. Simple, clear teachings, tools and practices to assist professional healers in staying healthy. $175. Send deposit to Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St,, Morristown. PayPal button on home page of BeTheMedicine.com. 973-647-2500. Kinnelon Conserves–5th Annual Earth Day and Eco-Fair—Noon–4 p.m. Free. This communitywide event offers many “green” activities, including education, products and entertainment. To become a vendor, contact Jo at 973-838-8576, or Avery at 973-492-3404. Held at Pearl R. Miller School, 117 Kiel Ave., Kinnelon. KinnConserves@optonline. net. KinnelonConserves.net.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 2011 Astrological Forecast with Michael Zaikowski, Astrologer—7–9 p.m. This workshop will reveal planetary trends and their influences for the

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Open House May 11, 2011 7 pm 7 PM. THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10 E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ, TheDavisCenter. com. Specializing in sound-based therapies for learning, development and wellness. All disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges. Make positive change with sound therapy. We use The Davis Model of Sound Intervention and offer a Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol to determine if, when, how long, and in what order the many sound-based therapies can be appropriately applied. Recognized as the world’s premier sound therapy center. Offering AIT, Tomatis, BioAcoustics and more. In office or at home programs available. Experience our powerful Sound Relaxation Water Bed! Discover how sound changes the energy of the body for a more balanced life! Call 862-251-4637; Info@TheDavisCenter.com.

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Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance as you enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at Tatyana@ thejoyofbalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com.

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Enjoy greater success with practical garden chores like transplanting. Delight in learning experiential bioenergy tree-healing spiritual techniques. Expand capacity for sensory perception and emotional engagement. Co-create cooperative partnerships with trees, plants, Nature. Step inside their world during guided visualization. Get list of 12 Stressors. TreeWhispering.com

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CHANTING Saturday April 2nd 1-2:30pm Yoga for You Lafayette, NJ Restortative Yoga Saturday May 21st 1-3pm The Breathing Room Frelinghuysen, NJ All workshops $40 advance reservation required. 2 for 1 savings $70 advance reservation required. Call 973-919-4250 or email DianeSpeer@ Yahoo.com

savethedate Tree Whispering®: Holistic Partnership with Trees, Plants & Nature June 3: 8pm-10pm, June 4: 9am5:30pm, June 5: 8:30am-Noon $300 plus accommodations Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY. Register & Directions: Eomega.org Tune up abilities to sense, feel, ask, listen and love Green Beings by coming from their point of view. Journey into trees’ inner dimensions– experience BEING the tree. Intuitively receive Nature’s messages. In mindful, sacred, practical ways: learn how to do common chores–like transplanting–in a cooperative partnership. Use touch and permission-based, holistic energy-healing methods. Graduate as Tree Ambassador®. TreeWhispering.com Discover an idea whose time has come: CooperativeBioBalance.org.

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rest of 2011. $25. Reservations & birth info required for a personal chart. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066.

WeDNeSDAy, AprIL 13 Into the Woods—7:30 p.m. thru April 16; also 2 p.m. matinee on April 16. Best-known classic fairy tales are woven together with the music of Stephen Sondheim in this Tony Award–winning musical. County College of Morris, Dragonetti Auditorium, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph. General Admission $15; CCM students, children under 12 & seniors 62 and over, $10. For more information, call 973-328-5076.

THUrSDAy, AprIL 14 Be the Medicine–Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–Noon. Experience deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35. Must register at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com. Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance as you enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com. Be The Medicine Circle–Meditation, Learning and Healing—7–9:30 p.m. Explore deeper ways to live and heal in these changing times. $40. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300 Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.

frIDAy, AprIL 15 Macrobiotic Philosophy of Health and Healing with John Kozinski, MEA—6:30–8 p.m. There is not one macrobiotic diet, but rather a macrobiotic approach to diet that can be adjusted to your needs in any culture or lifestyle; whether you choose to eat vegan, vegetarian or nonvegetarian. $25 by April 10, then $30. The Health Shoppe, 66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-538-9131. Tammy@TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com. Orbs & Interdimensional Blips in Photography—7–9 p.m. You will be shown a wide range of images that appeared in photographs that were not visible with the naked eye…beams of light, orbs, or other phenomena. Bring some photos to share. $30. Presented by Circle of Intention and held at Goddess in Eden, 50 Church St., Montclair. 973-919-3600.

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Tree Whispering: Holistic Chores and Healing Whispers—9 a.m.–5 p.m. Learn simple, easy and effective, energy-healing “whispering” techniques to improve the health of your trees and plants. Facilitated by Dr. Jim Conroy, the Tree Whisperer, and Ms. Basia Alexander, the Chief Listener. $60 includes organic, vegetarian lunch. Register at 908-362-6735 or by visiting GenesisFarm. org or TreeWhispering.com. Basia@TreeWhispering.com. 41A Silver Lake Rd. (bottom of hill), Blairstown.

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Reiki II Class – Mental, Emotional and Long-Distance Healing—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Second class on Tuesday, April 19, 7–9 p.m. Learn the symbols for mental/emotional and long-distance healing. Includes certification. $250; plus $35 for the textbook and workbook (workbook the same as Reiki I). More info at MindfulEnergyWork.com. Mindful Energy Work Healing Studio, King’s Plaza, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@ MindfulEnergyWork.com. 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration—11 a.m.–4 p.m. For all ages. Opportunities to reconnect with nature through hands-on educational games and activities, canoe trips, bird walks, live nature-themed music, information booths, and an eco-market. Free. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Reiki Healing—11 a.m.–4 p.m. Relax your body, mind and spirit, balance your chakras and heal your soul. $30/ ½ hr. By appt. only. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com.

SUNDAy, AprIL 17 Animal Communication with Barbara Goodfriend—1–4 p.m. Explore the telepathic language that you innately receive from animals. Become proficient at the art

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of animal communication through practice, feedback and experience. Reservations Required. $45. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Second Mondays. Practice mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at Tatyana@ thejoyofbalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Healing with Color—6:30–8 p.m. Learn how color can be used to restore your health and balance your energy. $20. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Apprentice To You–Be The Medicine—7:15–9:30 p.m. Tools from around the world are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely and to integrate into your job, family and life. Some weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com. Patient Education ~ Metabolic Syndrome—7:30 p.m. Presented by Susan Richter, RN. If you have symptoms that won’t go away, or new ones that have suddenly appeared, please call us for a reservation to attend. 973-586-0626. NextLevelHealing.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Patient Education ~ Metabolic Syndrome—1 p.m. Presented by Susan Richter, RN. If you have symptoms that won’t go away, or new ones that have suddenly appeared, please call us for a reservation to attend. 973-586-0626. NextLevelHealing.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance as you enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at Tatyana@TheJoyofBalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@ RespiraSalt.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Acupuncture: How Does It Work? with Dana Holmes, LAc.—6:30–7:30 p.m. Learn modern theories about why acupuncture works, the ancient Chinese theory behind acupuncture and acupressure techniques. Free. Must register. The Health Shoppe, 66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-538-9131. Tammy@ TheHealthShoppes.com. TheHealthShoppes.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Be the Medicine–Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–Noon. You will experience deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35. Must register at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine. com.

savethedate savethedate event listings are designed for significant, exclusive, future, or multi-date events that require planning or reservations. Total word count cannot exceed 125 words. Websites are accepted. Cost per listing is $30. Email Listings to Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com by the 10th of the month prior to listing month. The Power of Forgiveness—7–8:30 p.m. Learn how to let go of hurt, anger and resentment to bring peace to your soul. $20. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. Be The Medicine Circle–Meditation, Learning and Healing—7–9:30 p.m. Explore deeper ways to live and heal in these changing times. $40. 973-6472500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Tour of the Planets—7 p.m. Also Sat., April 30, 3 or 5 p.m. Tucked away in a roomy section of the Milky Way is a small collection of 8 planets. They don’t appear as much from far away, but when you look close, you’ll see that each of them has a remarkable story to tell. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger, seniors and CCM faculty/staff/students. Reservations strongly recommended and can be made by calling 973-328-5076. Held at County College of Morris, Longo Planetarium, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph.

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SATUrDAy, AprIL 30 Bright Yogis ~ Children’s Yoga Teacher Training with Kirsten Dalsgaard and Gilda Gallo—Also May 1. Learn to bring the joy of yoga to children of all ages. Call for more info. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311. staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com. Baking with Herbs—10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For adults and children ages 7 and up who are accompanied by an adult. Join Master Gardener Fran Kroeckel for a culinary adventure from herb garden to table. This hands-on demonstration will send you home with a tasty treat. $8 adult; $6 children. Must register at 973-228-8776. Essex County Environmental Center, Garibaldi Hall, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. Reiki Level II Certiﬁcation—10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Learn to heal using the Usui symbols. Focus is on healing practice. Manual and certificate included. $200. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-2246773. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. Dinner & Dreams—4:30 p.m. Dream interpreter and intuitive Jefferson Harman. Enjoy food, conversation, explore the hidden messages in your dreams, personal intuitive reading. Amazing night with a roaring fire in beautiful Warwick! RSVP to attend this event. $40 includes food, drinks, dream interpretation and a guaranteed great time. Please RSVP at JordanBrownIinspires.com. New Milford Country Café, Route 94, Warwick, NY.

pLAN AHeAD Sunday May 1—11 a.m.–5 p.m.—Annual One Spirit Festival sponsored by the Church of All Creation and the Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences. Holistic fair with a metaphysical bent, featuring speakers, music, and lots of handmade crafts. The Community Center, 63 Halstead Street, in Clinton. Admission $5. For further information or vendor opportunities, call 908-638-9066. Sunday May 1—Balance Your Life, A Wellness Gala—1 p.m.–6 p.m. Health, beauty, and wellness mini-sessions, workshops, and demonstrations. $20 admission includes unlimited mini-sessions, hors d’oeuvres, music, workshops and demonstrations. Razberry’s, 834 Rte. 12, Frenchtown; 973-713-6811.

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sunday Morris County Striders Running Club~Sunday Runs—8:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in winter). All abilities welcome. 400 Morris Ave., Rockaway. MorrisCountyStriders.com. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Distances vary from 3 to 13+ miles. Info: Steve A. 908-813-0935 or BadKnees@verizon.net. Morristown Group Bike Ride—8:30 a.m. Sundays. Medium to fast pace; 16–18 mph. Loantaka Way Parking lot of Loantaka Park. 30-50 miles depending on the time of year. More info: MartysReliable.com. 973-538-7773. Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—9–10 a.m. and 11 a.m.–Noon, Worship services. 9–10:30 a.m. Children and Youth Religious Education. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. Hackettstown Group Bike Ride—9:30 a.m. Sundays. Medium pace; 14–17mph. Marty’s of Hackettstown. 30 miles. Miles and miles of countryside waiting for you. More info 908-852-1650 or email TC at Craw@MartysReliable.com. MartysReliable.com. Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Lunch is served at 1 p.m. Fresh Freedom Call is an outreach to those living on city streets. This nonprofit organization serves more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23-25 Washington St (corner of James St.), Newark. Monetary donations, food drives and fundraising are always needed. All donations are used for the sole purpose and benefit of the homeless community. To learn more about Fresh Freedom Call, visit FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145. Preschool Yoga Class—10:15–11 a.m. Sundays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com. Summit Unitarian Church Worship Service—10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Center for Spiritual Living ~ Morristown—11 a.m. Sunday celebration and youth program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Unity of Sussex County—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityOfSussex.org. Girl’s Yoga Integrated—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Sundays. More info at 201213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com. Chatham Drum Circle & Sacred Circle of Sound—3 p.m. Third Sundays. Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. Donations welcome. No calls Sunday: 973-657-9696 or 212-475-1090. African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood—4–5 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own drum. No exp. required. $20. Awakening Point, 484 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. AwakeningPoint.com or 908-852-9642 for more info and to register. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Sundays. Going through the12 steps together you may write, make amends, pray and meditate, share what you have written, and/or take action as outlined by the steps. Open to struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

monday Morris County Career Network—9–11 a.m. Second and Fourth Mondays. Provides a supportive environment to practice your pitch, exchange business ideas and discuss new ways of finding employment, creating opportunity or

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preparing a successful proposal. Hosted at the St. Peter’s Morristown Parish Hall, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. Parking is provided by Assumption church at their lower lot behind 95 Maple Ave. Ekujan@ccm.edu. MOMS Club of Flanders Area—10 a.m. First Mondays. Connect with other stay-at-home moms and their children. Nonprofit support group for families in Flanders, Roxbury Twp., and Chester. Contact us at MomsClubFlanders@yahoo.com or visit our website at MomsClubFlanders.Synthasite.com. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130; New Student promotion 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Twilight Nia Class—6:15 pm. Mondays. Healthe-Motion, 1 W. Main St, 2nd Fl., Denville. FitnessInDenville.com. NiaNow.com. Martial Arts of Zen—6:30–8 p.m. Develop focus, concentration, breath control, power, spontaneity and Zen actualization while improving fitness and learning practical, reality-based personal protection. Classes led by Jeff Eisenberg, 6th degree Black Belt. Zen Center, 393 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff. 201-8919100. HighZen.org. Monday Night Book Group—7 p.m. Currently reading Bruce Chilton’s Rabbi Jesus. Free. 506 Main St., Boonton. More info: 973-334-3655 or RevLwum@optonline.net. Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Second Mondays. Practice mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited, must register with Tanya at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—7– 8:15 p.m. Mondays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Second Mondays. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance as you enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register with Tanya at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance. com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-6650333. Info@RespiraSalt.com. Psychic Development Class—7–9 p.m. First and Third Mondays. Includes psychic development exercises, metaphysical discussions and psychic “readings.” $10. Held at 8B Main St., Netcong. Space limited. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com. Hyp4Life.com. Men’s Open Circle—7–9:30 p.m. Fourth Mondays. Join with other men to tap into your power and gain support bringing your unique gifts to the world. Hosted by The ManKind Project, NJ. Donations ac-

cepted. Health-e-Motion, Denville. FitnessInDenvilleNJ.com. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287. A Course In Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. Connie at 973-239-8402 for details. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester. Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays (except Fourth Monday). Three psychic/mediums bring messages from your loved ones. $100 individuals or $50 each for 2 to 5 people. Bring digital recorder. By appt. only in Netcong. Call Garry at 908 852-4635. Garry@Hyp4Life. com. Hyp4life.com. Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. This meeting is intended to foster support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta. Yogalates—10 a.m. Yoga for You. Olde Lafayette Village, Bldg. J. Call 973-919-4250 or email DianeSpeer@yahoo.com.

Nia—4:30 p.m. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. $10. Held at Integrated Medicine Center “Changing Lifestyles” in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital. 973-971-6301. Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy, and reduce stress. $15/ class, everyone welcome. Offered at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info. Cross Bike Rides—5:30 p.m. On trails, some pavement. +/- 2 hrs at a moderate pace. All welcome. Bring lights. Meet at Van Dessel Sports, 55 Market St., Morristown. More info at Edwin@VanDesselSports.com. NjBikeRacing.com. Girls’ Yoga Class—5:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Qi Gong—5:45–6:30 p.m. Cultivate energy through controlled breathing and stretching exercises designed to calm mind and body. Instructor, Ameurfina H. Nazario, MS. Mind Body Center, 2nd floor, Pediatric Rec. Rm., 95 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-971-4575.

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White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Healing Tuesdays for Health Care Providers— Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200.

Hackettstown MTB Ride—6–8 p.m. Tuesdays. 15mile intermediate mountain bike ride. Leaves from Marty’s of Hackettstown and goes through Stephens State Park and Deer Park, Allamuchy. Bring lights. MartysReliable.com.

Morris County Striders Running Club ~ Tuesday Night Track Workouts—Check website for time. Currently at Mountain Lakes High School track. See MorrisCountyStriders.com and click Activities. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Pete at PLee@us.Fujitsu.com.

Meditation based on Jon Kabat-Zinn—6:30–7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-7291900. WhiteOakCenter.com. White Oak Yoga—11 a.m.–Noon. Gentle Yoga. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-7291900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—Noon– 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Breathe Out Your Baggage—Noon–2:30 p.m. Facilitated By Kathy Smyly Miller. Second Tuesdays. Experience a gentle yet powerful breathing technique that helps to relieve stress by releasing stored emotions. $75 or sign up with a friend or partner for $125. Pre-registration required. More info, contact Kathy at 908-647-1856. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

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SMART Recovery—6:30–8 p.m. Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@ Optimum.net. Mt. Olive Green Drinks—6:30–8:30 p.m. Third Tuesdays at the Metro Grille, Rt. 206, Flanders. Contact Corey Meiringer at GreenerGardenState@ gmail.com or 973-580-8878. MetroGrilleNJ.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga—7 p.m. Joyful Yoga for Body and Spirit. $45 for 5 classes/$90 for 11. Sparta Fit for Life Physical Therapy, 104 Main St., Sparta; 973-729-1222. Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8 p.m. First Tuesdays. Learn more about this modality or brush up on your skills. $15 suggested donation. Mindful Energy Work at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@ MindfulEnergyWork.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. A night of prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. All welcome. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations accepted. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@ TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net. The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. North American Butterfly Association—7:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Garwood. Betsy Zipkin 732-469-0234. Mendham Borough Historical Society—7:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesdays. Phoenix House, Mendham. Peggy Oswald at 973-543-7538 or Hank-o@patmedia.net. Meditation and Healing Group—7:30 p.m. Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Sponsored by the

Metaphysical Center of NJ, in Towaco. Free. No exp. necessary. Contact Peggy Tierney for directions and info at 973-299-0172. Book Study Group—7:30–9 p.m. Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277. The Gathering—7:30–9:30 p.m. First and Third Tuesdays. Christina Lynn Whited channels Mother Mary in a guided meditation accompanied by a Healing Circle. Offering of $10-$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com. Present Moment Circle with Joe Wardy—8:30–9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Explore a chief way of finding moments of space through breath meditation, as well as exploring the present moment teachings of Eckhardt Tolle, Pema Chodron, Charlotte Joko Beck, Jon Kabat Zinn, Deepak Chopra and the Buddha. $10 includes beverage and light snack. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-2091439. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Happy Soles Scottish Country Dance Classes, Fanwood—A social dancing group that’s part of the New Jersey Branch, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Scottish country dancing is the traditional social dance of Scotland, consisting of jigs, reels, hornpipes and strathspeys. All dances are taught, and beginners are welcome; no experience or partner necessary. Join us! Tuesdays, 7:30-10 p.m., from September to May. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 S. Martine Ave. at LaGrande Ave., Fanwood. $3 per class. Tea and refreshments served. For more information, contact Loretta Holz at 732-356-3923; loretta.holz@gmail.com.

wednesday Wall Street Wednesdays—Lawyers, Bankers & Financial Advisors. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200. Parent-Child Group—9–11 a.m. Parents, caregivers, and their children. Emerson Lily Free School, 55 Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope. Kelly Coyle DiNorcia. Home.HomeWebs.com. Groups.yahoo.com.

Women Within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Experience a guided meditation and discuss a chosen topic geared toward opening up your mind and soul to a higher consciousness of joy and peace. $35 annually/$15 for each meditation. Millington. WomenWithin@ymail.com. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga— 9:30–10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Kundalini Yoga—10 a.m. Wednesdays. A blend of asanas, movement, breathing techniques, meditation, chanting, music and dancing. $15. Upper Montclair. 908-884-4984. Akalsukh@gmail.com. AkalsukhSingh.com. A Course in Miracles—10 a.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Basking Ridge. T. J. Hanretta. 908-221-0484. Kripalu Mixed Level Yoga with Stacy Ackerman—10–11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. First class free for new students. Beginners welcome. St. Peters Episcopal Church (Parish House), South and Miller, Morristown. Please contact Stacy prior to your first class at 973-895-9165 or StacyAYoga@optonline.net. Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11 a.m. Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Intermediate). You will Move through Sun Salutations in order to create heat in the body, focus on alignment and holding poses longer to further build strength, stamina, balance and flexibility. Prerequisites: no major injuries and ability to perform basic standing poses with confidence. Not suitable for pregnant women. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com. 973-584-6664. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Powerful You! Denville Chapter—Noon–2 p.m. Third Wednesdays. Women, develop balance, connections, tools and insights that will assist you in growing your business. Held at Denville Pizzeria, 20 Diamond Spring Rd. More info email SuzanneBini@AquarianSun.net. Zumba—4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30 p.m. meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, re-

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Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions: NewJersey.SierraClub.org.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:15–7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 sessions $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Health & Wellness Professional Network ~Wellness Seminars—7:30–8:30 p.m. Maplewood Memorial Library. Co-sponsored by HWPN and the Maplewood Library. Info Ilona Hress at GrowConscious@optonline.net. HWPN.org.

Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355. Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night Runs—6:15 p.m. St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 10 N. Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes. Contact Steve: 908813-0935 or Badknees@verizon.net. Distances range from 4 to 8 miles. MorrisCountyStriders.com. Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night Runs—6:30 p.m. You do need to be on the security list to run with us in Picatinny, so contact Steve: 908813-0935 or badknees@verizon.net. These runs take place every week regardless of weather. Afterward we eat at a local restaurant. MorrisCountyStriders.com. Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-in $25. 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Yoga for Cyclists—6:30–7:30 p.m. Taught by local yoga instructor, Kate Faschan. Yoga mats necessary and available for an additional $15. Held at Marty’s of Hackettstown, 160 Main St. Limited to 20 people; sign up now by calling 908-852-1650. MartysReliable.com. Woman Rising: Domestic Violence Support Group—6:30–8 p.m. Every other Wednesday. Call to confirm dates. Donation. Must RSVP. The Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. Massage4Bliss.com. A Course in Miracles—7–8:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro, 908-322-8181. Be the Medicine Counsel Circle ~ Community Building and Visioning—7–9 p.m. Second Wednesdays. Create a supportive community to work together to co-create a new future for yourself and the community at large. Kathy Smyly Miller, David Beck, D.C., Janet StraightArrow 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. OasisForTheSoul.com. 973-647-2500. Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale. Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15 p.m. Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma Talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355. Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30 p.m. Loantaka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn dances and music from over 100 countries with ten instructors. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Refreshments served. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. Call 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913. Taming the Monkey Mind—8 pm. Wednesdays. Meditation series with Kerry Rasp. New students $67 for 5 wks. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison 07940, 973-966-5311, Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com, StudioYogaNJ.com. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Wednesdays. Going through the12 steps together you may write, make amends, pray and meditate, share what you have written, and/or take action as outlined by the steps. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford. Reiki Circle—8–9 p.m. Wednesdays. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl., Morristown. 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@ yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursday Teacher Thursdays—Tailored to Teachers. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200.

You will experience deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35. Must register at 973-6472500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com. Talk & Tour with Tyrone—10 a.m.–12 noon. Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West Orange. Call 973-669-3196. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11 a.m.–Noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering— Noon. Third Thursdays. Come each month and learn about delicious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr, Mountain Lakes. 973-3354469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—4:15–5 p.m. Thursdays.Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Yoga for Special Needs—5–5:45 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Personalized Fitness Consultations—5–8 p.m. Thursdays. Learn how to lose weight and tone safely and effectively, and what to buy to set up your inhome exercise program. By appt. $20. Ryan Chiropractic, 961 Rt. 10 E., Randolph. 973-252-6040. Special Needs Yoga—5:15–6 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Bible Study at Heavenly Temptations—8:15 a.m. Thursdays. Reading the Acts of the Apostles. Conversation about how the earliest disciples’ struggles to follow Jesus can be very similar to your own. Free. 712 Main St., Boonton. More info 973-3343655 or RevLwum@optonline.net. Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15 a.m. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, W. Orange. 973-857-9536. Women Within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Experience a guided meditation and discuss a chosen topic geared toward opening up your mind and soul to a higher consciousness of joy and peace. $15 or $35 annually. WomenWithin@ymail.com. Women’s Beginner Road Ride—9:30–10:30 a.m. Thursdays. All levels welcome. No one gets dropped. Loantaka Park, Morristown. More info, email Amy at Amy@MartysReliable.com. Be the Medicine - Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–Noon. Second and fourth Thursdays.

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Nia with Kim Lane—5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Dance class blends yoga, martial arts and healing arts. All levels welcome. No dance experience necessary. Purple Om, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. PurpleOmYoga.com. Meditative Art Class with Alicia DiGiovanni— 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Guided visualization to access your intuition and invoke your creativity, followed by artistic expressions in any art medium that calls to you. Residents $125; on-residents $135. All materials included, or bring your own. Sign up online at Register.CommunityPass.net or call 908464-0550. Berkeley Heights Community Center, 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights. White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Adult Evening Yoga—6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays in April. This “all levels” yoga series will focus on alignment, flow and creativity followed by a restorative pose to unwind the body and mind for bed. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. Advance registration and monthly payment required; call 973-228-8776. No refunds for missed classes. $40 for series. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. Reiki Share—6:30–9 p.m. Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

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The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7 pm. Second Thursdays. Meetings feature guest speakers, “Mom’s Nights Out,” and play dates. A national nonprofit organization connecting mothers who are passionate about holistic health and green living. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com.

Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center, 43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778.

A Sacred Light Circle of Intentional Prayer, Meditation and Healing—7–9 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Intentional prayer, meditation and healing alignment for yourself, others, or humanity. This is a non-denominational gathering which honors all faiths and beliefs. All are welcome. Love offerings are welcome. For more info, contact Rev. Patricia Santoro at 973-366-8765 or Divine.Alchemy@hotmail.com. Meetup.com/Sacred-Light-Circle-Gathering. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway.

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Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. Second & last Thursdays. Open to all who have a desire to share original work or your favorite poems. Suggested donation $5; includes tea/coffee and a light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Apprentice To You–Be The Medicine—7:15–9:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Tools from around the world are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely and to integrate into your job, family and life. Some weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com. Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. All welcome. RSVP 908-461-0141 or Drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30 p.m. First Thursdays. Held at Zion Lutheran Church, Fields Hall, 11 Schooley’s Mtn. Rd., Long Valley. WestMorrisCtyNJ. HolisticMoms.org or email Chapter Leaders at HMNWestMorris@hotmail.com. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

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Beginner African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood—7:30–8:30 p.m. Thursdays. $20. No exp. necessary. Bring your own drum. The Breathing Room Center, 735 Rt. 94, Newton. Register at 908852-6172. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

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A Course in Miracles—7:30–9 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. UnityOfSussex.org. 973-383-6277. Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15 p.m. every other Thursday. Call to confirm date. Speak with women about health, marital, family and personal issues affecting life quality. Celebrate, change negatives to positives, be nurtured, feel joy. The

TrumpNetwork Presentation—8 p.m. Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 35 West Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908 461-0141. Office: 973 625-7800. Drjerz@aol.com.

Student Fridays—All students welcome. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200. Adult Spring Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. Fridays in April. The warmer weather naturally helps you enjoy and deepen your yoga practice. All levels are welcome. Join for the series or just one class. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. $10 per class. Must register at 973-228-8776. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11 a.m. Great practice if you want to invest in preventive medicine, self-healing, and/or energy work. Standing and sitted meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—10:00–10:45 a.m. Fridays. Beginner’s Zumba. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30 a.m.– Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine Yoga— Noon–12:45 p.m. Fridays. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Meditation—Noon–1 p.m. First and third Fridays. Practice mindfulness based stress reduction and other meditation techniques; conclude with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. $15. Space limited. Register at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or at 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Ctr., 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Info@RespiraSalt.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30 p.m. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org. Flowing into the New Year—7–8 p.m. Third Fridays thru April. “Mystic Music” meditation with Sandee Conroy playing crystal bowls and Alicia DiGiovanni chanting. Bring a blanket and pillow.

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$20. Studio Fitness, 50 Mt. Bethel Rd., Ste. 208, Flag Plaza, in Warren. Purchase tickets in advance by visiting StudioFitness.net/events, or call 908647-0300. More info at 908-313-1609. Messages from the Other Side—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-6388888 or ElevenOnMain@live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com. Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. Empowers women with a history of female contributions from ancient times to the present. Includes ceremonial practices of shamans, discussion of animal totems and more. RSVP. Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. Massage4Bliss.com. Reiki Share—7–9 p.m. Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net. Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9 p.m. Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355. AA Meeting—7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555. Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30 p.m. Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share. Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Morristown. Free. 973-292-5090. A Course in Miracles—8 p.m. Every other Friday. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy for those looking to heal themselves of misperceptions causing the body to appear ill and the mind to be frightened, alone or not at peace. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org. The Minstrel—8 p.m. Fridays. A concert series run by the Folk Project. Second Friday of the month open stage/audition night. Coffee, teas, and baked goods served. No alcohol or tobacco on the premises. Admission $7. All tickets sold at the door. Info and directions at 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org.

mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908 273 3245. Adult Yoga—7:45 a.m. Saturdays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. health.officelive.com. Saturday Morning Road Ride—8 a.m. Pleasant 20-mile ride from Marty’s in Morristown. Some rolling hills, but no huge climbs. At the end of the ride, stop at the Swiss Chalet Bakery. 973-538-7773. MartysReliable.com. White Oak Yoga—8–9 a.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. “Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10 a.m. First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org. Books & Bagels—9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday. Friends of the Randolph Library is sponsoring this event each week. Come meet your neighbors and share your list of favorite books. No registration required. Teens and adults only. Randolph Township Library, Quiet Study Rm., 28 Calais Rd. 973-895-3556. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Psychic Saturday—Noon–3 p.m. First Saturday. Psychic/Tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. SoulJourney, 194 Main St, Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com. Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Yoga Teacher Preparation Course—1:30–4:30 p.m. Saturdays with Theresa Rowland, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Educator. Please call the yoga office for info and pricing. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison.973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com. Swingin’ Tern—8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Beginners’ Workshop. First and Third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music in East Hanover. Beginners are encouraged to come to the beginners’ workshop. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-551-4441. Drum Circle—8–10 p.m. Last Saturdays. Free mini workshop prior to the circle at 7:30 p.m. $10 includes light snack and beverage. Facilitated by Mark Wood. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti—8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Gratitude donation. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. All welcome to come, relax and enjoy. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Restorative Yoga—10:30 a.m.—Noon. Saturdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@ aol.com for schedule and details.

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Nia—11 a.m. Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com.

New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc—Rescue group looking to rehome dogs and cats. NewHopePetRescue@ aol.com.

Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. GoddessBody Fitness for Women—11 a.m.–Noon. Saturdays. World dance movements celebrating the feminine body and spirit. Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ, 356 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. Start anytime. No dance exp. required. Call TaRessa Stovall: 609-304-3481.

Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org. Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rt. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org. Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave & West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199. AngelPaws.org.

Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30 p.m. Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTS Patients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile. Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our office’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime. We also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening. Upon entering our front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time. Among our practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over fifty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 23,000 cosmetic restorations. Our main focus is on cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular Orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Our office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained. This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why our motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

AESTHETIC FAMILY DENTISTRY, PA 35 West Main Street, Suite 208, Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-3617

Alan B. Steiner, DMD • Derek Fine, DMD • Jenni Kwiatkowski, DDS