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Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

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study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”. The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-and-a-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of well-being died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period. The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown. “There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female

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version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a NA-SD.com

more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to

microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories. If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes

structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people

say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormonebinding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strength-

ening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin

and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Hormones and Low Libido By Christine Givant, RPh

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

he link between hormone imbalance and low libido has been well established. Peri-menopause is approximately 10 years before actual menopause and it is a time of great hormone flux. With this flux of hormones, often comes the unwanted and often emotionally charged feeling of low desire and or an inability to climax. Typically the sex hormone progesterone declines first causing a situation termed estrogen dominance. This is when estrogen levels are higher than progesterone and estrogen exerts its dominance. With estrogen dominance can come weight gain, vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, insomnia, premenstrual headaches and depression. When you add all of these symptoms up and pair them with all three sex hormones being out of balance you have a perfect storm for low sexual desire. Thankfully, there are clear ways to get your mojo back. Book an appointment with a practitioner well-versed in hormone balancing who can talk to you about your symptoms and end goals. Next, labs will be drawn and the practitioner can then work with an accredited compounding pharmacy to customize a bio-identical hormone treatment protocol for you. Now you are on your way to hormone balance and restoring your vitally important healthy sexual desire. Christine Givant, RPh, is co-founder and pharmacist at La Vita Compounding Pharmacy. Visit Lavitarx.com for a list of recommended physicians in your area. Mention this article and receive $25 off your first prescription.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitness-for-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the

equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw im-

provement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits

Food Choices

Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may

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lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert.

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Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drivethrough latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize

on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and

credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Food Thought Habits

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy

eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

10 Tips to cut out 100 Calories a Day by Dr. Diana Hoppe

id you know that by just cutting out 100 calories a day, you can lose 10 pounds in a year? That’s pretty amazing, right? It’s also easy to implement by using the following simple tips: • Ditch the mayonnaise and use a dollop of mustard or hummus on your sandwich instead. • Swap out the guacamole for an equal amount of salsa and save 150 calories! • Dip your vegetables into hummus rather than ranch or other creamy dressings. • Sprinkle lightly toasted pecans rather than oil-soaked croutons on your salads. • When eating out ask for your dressing on the side, choose

grilled or poached over fried, and order steamed veggies instead of creamed. • When cooking at home, sauté your vegetables and fish in ¼ cup of broth instead of a tablespoon of butter. Replace heavy cream with the same amount of skim milk mixed with 2 tablespoons of flour. • Switch your dishes and use smaller plates. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, this can save up to 300 calories per day. • Can the sodas and instead reach for an 8-ounce glass of water infused with lemon or cucumber.

This will help cut out 200 to 300 calories. • Turn off the tube! Researchers from Georgia State University found that people consumed 130 calories more if they ate while watching TV. • Buy a veggie swirler. Put spaghetti squash or zucchini in the twirler and, voila, you have instant pasta in addition to cutting out a walloping 200 to 300 calories. Call Dr. Diana Hoppe, M.D., to learn how to get your bikini body at 760-635-5600 or visit DrDianaHoppe.com.

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Stressed-Out Pets Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges— dogs and cats can get stressed. “Basic stress is fear-based. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and handsoff techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want. A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression.

Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

Common Stressors

Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better. Thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic, TV, music and children can unnerve them. Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset. Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

Stress Less Strategies

“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of

Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief. Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.” “Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes. “Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging. com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.” Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too.

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Signs of Pet Stress 4 Aggression toward people or other animals 4 Digestive problems 4 Excessive barking/meowing 4 Forgetful of housetraining 4 Increased sleep 4 Isolation 4 Loss of appetite 4 Pacing 4 Pulling out fur Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says. Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s

Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl. com/CatVetProtocol.

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“Stressors for dogs and cats are different. As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky. “I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.” “We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this? How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future? Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist. org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community. 22

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On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards. Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.” Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important. Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers. The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable. Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized. Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets. Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy. NA-SD.com

Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts. Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers. For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end. Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?” Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs. After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases). Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful. Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath Arrange a charity donation pick-up

beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes. For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes. Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.

Where to Unload the Unsold Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative—Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com. ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups. Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services. The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA.org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs. Vietnam Veterans of America—Pickups usually can be scheduled the same week; accepts a full range of household items for use by veterans’ families (PickUpPlease.org). natural awakenings

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FARMERS’ MARKETS SUNDAY Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market – 9:30am2pm. 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. 619-743-4263. RanchoSantaFeFarmersMarket.com. Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-4pm; 9am5pm, summer. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas, 92024. 858-272-7054. Info@LecadiaFarmersMarket.com. LeucadiaFarmersMarket.com. San Marcos Farmers’ Market – 11am-3pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 1020 W San Marcos Blvd, Old California Restaurant Row Parking Lot, San Marcos, 92078. 760-5800116. SDFarmBureau.org. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-3:30pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311. NorthSDFarmersMarket.com. Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 12-4pm. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach. 858-755-0444. Karen@ SouthCedros.com. SolanaBeachFarmersMarket.com.

MONDAY Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 3-7pm. Year-round, rain or shine. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. 760-651-3630, no texts. FarmersMarket@WelkResorts.com.

TUESDAY Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St &B, Coronado, 92118. 760-741-3763. PBFarmersMarket@ aol.com. CoronadoFerryLandingShops.com. Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm, year round. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, 262 E Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760-480-4101. Escondido. org/Farmers-Market.

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Chula Vista-Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. 2015 Birch Rd & Main St, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY State Street Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Mar 16-Nov 2; 3-6pm, Nov 2-Mar 16. Rain or shine; year-round.

On State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. RonLaChance: 858-2727054. Carlsbad-Village.com.

Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Mar-Oct; 3-6pm, NovFeb. 9608 Carlton Hills Blvd, corner of Mast & Carlton Hill, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. SanteeFarmersMarket.com. Vista Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Historic Downtown Vista, 255 Main St & Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Rain or shine. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E & Vulcan. More info: 760-522-2053, no texts. Manager@FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, Nov-Apr; 4-8pm, Apr-Nov. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-2790032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com. People’s Produce Farmer’s Night Market – 5-8pm. Fresh produce, prepared food, fitness activities, healthy living demonstrations and handmade gifts. EBT, WIC and SNAP accepted. 1655 Euclid Ave, San Diego, 92105. 619-262-2022. ProjectNewVillage.org.

THURSDAY Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm, Apr-

Nov; 4-7pm, Nov-Apr. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach,

92107. 619-279-0032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com. SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182.

Third Avenue Village Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Apr-Oct; 3-6pm, Nov-Mar. 325 Third Ave & Center St, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-422-1982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/FMarket. Linda Vista Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 6939 Linda Vista Rd, Linda Vista Plaza Parking Lot, San Diego, 92111. 760-580-0116. SDFarmBureau.org. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 7131 Regents Rd San Diego, 92122. 619-795-3363. SDMarketManager.com/wb.

Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Corner of Coast Hwy & Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 760-7544512. MainStreetOceanside.com or SunsetMarketOceanside.com.

FRIDAY La Mesa Certified Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm, sum-

mer; 1-5pm, winter. La Mesa Civic Center, Date Ave & University Ave, La Mesa, 91941. Suzanne Bendixen: 619-249-9395. CityOfLaMesa.com.

SATURDAY Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. San Diego County Courthouse Parking Grounds, 345 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 619-301-8905. VistaFarmersMarket.com. City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. Fresh Funds Matching Program offered. 4325 Wightman between 43rd & Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. 760-580-0116. SDFarmBureau.org. Little Italy Mercato – 8am-2pm. Year-round; rain or shine. At W Cedar St from Kettner Blvd to Front St, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-4pm; 9 a m - 5 p m, summer. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Del Mar Farmers’ Market – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th Sts, Del Mar, 92014. 858-465-0013. DelMarFarmersMarket.org.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 Carlsbad Spring Village Faire – 8am-5pm. Over 900 vendors, international food court, children’s area, beer and wine garden, live bands and more. Free. Grand Ave between Carlsbad Blvd and Jefferson St, Carlsbad, 92008. Carlsbad.org. Free Concert – 3-4pm. Quartet Nouveau, classical performance. Visitor center theater. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 Succulent Mushroom Class – 9am-12pm. Create your own unique miniature succulent mushroom for your garden or table. Form and succulents provided. Please bring small clipper. $35/member, $42/nonmember. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. SBDGarden.org. Free Talk: Detoxification for Better Health – 6-7:30pm. Learn why it is important that we detoxify once every year, how to choose the right detoxification program and what to expect. Arvin Jenab, ND, will discuss your elimination organs and how they deal with toxins, how to recognize your body is toxic, how to minimize your exposure to toxins and chemicals and more. Free. Bastyr University Clinic, 4110 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, 92121.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 San Diego Herb Guild – 6:30-9pm. Herbal marketplace at the beginning and end of the event. At 7pm speaker, Joanne Odenthal, Ph.D., who teaches herbs for health and cooking, will discuss common herbs found in our kitchens. Learn their uses and how they can help you. Free. Casa del Prado in Balboa Park, 1650 El Prado, Rm 101, San Diego, 92101. 858-673-8575. SanDiegoHerbalistsGuild. blogspot.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Practical Intuition and Meditation 4-Week Class – May 5-26. 7:30-9:30pm. Meets Thursdays. With Vessa Phillips. Learn techniques to replenish your energy when it is drained, help others by grounding and centering them, find lost items, use psychic tools which allow you to “read” people and more. $140 or $120 if paid the first night ($40/week option also available). Intuitive Insights School of Intuition, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 108, San Diego, 92117. RSVP: 858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 National Public Gardens Day – 8am-4:30pm. Free admission to Alta Vista Gardens. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. AltaVistaGardens.org.

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Sierra Talks: Park Pushers, How San Diego’s Women Enhanced Our Outdoor World – 6:30pm. Many decades ago, two women were passionate park pushers, Ellen Browning Scripps and Kate Sessions. Women have continued to be strongly active in setting aside natural areas. Learn about the park settings we enjoy due to these women. Free. Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. 760-533-2725. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Walk for Animals – 7am-12pm. Walk begins at 9am. 2-mile walk fundraiser for SDHS. All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt. Doggie activities, a vendor village, a pancake breakfast and more. $40/adult, $20/children, $10/individuals raising funds but not attending walk. NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info: SDHumane.org. Annual Alta Vista Gardens ‘Grow Getters’ Plant Sale – 8am-2pm. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. AltaVistaGardens.org. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Birding – 8-11am. Birds to be expected include: California Quail, Spotted and California Towhees, Bushtit, Wrentit, Bewick’s and House Wrens, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Lazuli Bunting and more. Free. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Rd, Poway, 92064. 858-449-2863. Register: SanDiegoAudubon.org. Faux Rock Building – 9am-12pm. Learn the basics of artificial rock formations with artist and sculptor Eider de Mello. Use simple tools to create textures and practice painting strokes that emulate natural rock. Bring rubber gloves, a dust mask and outdoor shoes. $10/nonmember, free/member. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. Register: TheGarden.org. Free Compost Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn the basics of composting, how to compost with worms and how to save water in the process. Compost bins available for sale. With Solana Center. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Register: 760-436-7986, x 222 or SolanaCenter.org.

15587 Ole Hwy 80, El Cajon, 92021. More info: FriendsOfCats.org. Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo – May 7-8. 11am-10pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Old town will be transformed into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border, filled with mariachis, cervezas, great food and more. Family friendly. Free. 4002 Wallace St, San Diego, 92110. CincoDeMayoOldTown.com. World Labyrinth Day – 1pm. Use the labyrinth as a meditation tool along with other nature rituals to release and empower. $5/nonmember, free/member. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. AltaVistaGardens.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. One dog per human handler. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies. $10 suggested. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org. Free Movie Night – 6:30pm. The World According to Monsanto. Movie: Racing Extinction. Free. 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 3rd Annual Butterfly Festival – 9am-3pm. Enjoy an exciting day filled with activities for all ages to celebrate the beginning of butterfly season in the Butterfly Pavilion. Native milkweed and other plants butterflies love for sale. $5/adult, $1/ ages 3-17, free/member. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Free Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting. Free. Barrels and Branches, 1452 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register: SolanaCenter.org. 68th Annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival – 10am4pm. Kite building, kite flying, carnival, live music, street fair and more. Free. Sunset Cliffs Blvd at Nimitz, San Diego, 92107. OceanBeachKiwanis.org.

Chocolate Festival 2016 – 10am-4pm. Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain, children’s activities and more. Coupon on website. $14/adults, $10/students and seniors, $8/ages 3-12, free/member; extra fee for tasting tickets. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. SBDGarden.org.

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Cinco de Meow – 11am-3pm. Hosted by Friends of Cats, Inc. Raffle and door prizes, Mexican buffet, cat boutique, shelter tours, kitten races, surprises from Coe Lewis of KGB 101.5 and more. Free.

Succulent Wreath Class – 9am-2pm. Take home a beautiful succulent wreath that you make yourself. $65/member, $78/nonmember. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. SBDGarden.org.

Free Concert – 3-4pm. Mary Lou Brandwein, Japanese Shakuhachi Flutes. Visitor center theater. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

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coexist with our wild neighbors and understand their importance to our ecosystem. Meet a Project Wildlife ambassador. Terra Madre Gardens, 9928 Protea Gardens Rd, Escondido, 92026. More info: SDHumane.org.

Pet Pals – 4:30-5:30pm. Children ages 6-12 can meet and learn about our animals and make friends. $10/child. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619-279-5939. SDHumane.org.

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Pool-to-Pond Class – 10am-12pm. Do you have an under-utilized pool, a creative spirit and the desire to give back to the natural environment? Consider converting your pool into a swimming pond. $10/ nonmember, free/member. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. Register: TheGarden.org. Festival of Arts in North Park and Craft Beer Block – 10am-10pm. A local tradition that includes local art, music and dance performances, vendor booths and fabulous food. Free/festival, $30/craft beer block. University Ave and 30th St, San Diego, 92104. NorthParkFestivalOfArts.com.

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Palm, Cycad, Bamboo and Tropical Plant Sale – 9am-3pm. $14/adults, $10/students and seniors, $8/ ages 3-12, free/member; extra fee for tasting tickets. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. More info: 619-291-4605. SBDGarden.org.

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Vista Strawberry Festival – 8am-6pm. Live entertainment on multiple stages, beer garden, carnival rides, 300+ vendors, kids’ zones, pie eating contest, strawberry run, Ms. Strawberry pageant, strawberry costume contest and more. 127 Main St, Visa, 92084. 760-726-1122. VistaStrawberryFest.com.

Digital Coloring Black and White – 9am-1pm. Join professional photographer Bob Bretell as he demonstrates how to convert your color photos into stunning black and white images using a variety of techniques in Photoshop Elements. $59/member, $71/nonmember. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. SBDGarden.org.

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San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 2nd and 4th Sun. Weeding, watering, pruning, trail maintenance and other light gardening projects. Family friendly. Tools provided. 3334 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, 92108. RSVP: 619-297-7380. Guided Nature Walk – 9:30-11am, Sun, Wed, Sat. Guided walk from the Visitor Center on one of 3 trails. Learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Grow Getters: Learn How to Propagate – 10am. 1st Sun. Learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area. Free. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Info & sign up: AltaVistaGardens.org. Free Special Access Tour at The Garden – 10am11am. 3rd Sun. Have trouble navigating the terrain of The Garden? Let us take you for a ride. Explore The Garden from the comfortable Verbeck Shuttle with a Garden Docent. This tour seats only 4-5 people. Advanced reservations required. Free. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Register: 619-660-0614 x 16. TheGarden.org. Qigong in The Garden – 4th Sun. 10-11:30am. Instructor Reyna Lerma will guide students through the ancient Chinese health series that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Free, $10 suggested donation. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. RSVP: TheGarden.org. Spirit Dance: Ecstatic Dance and Moving Meditation – 10am-12pm. Join us for a simple

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monday Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. 2nd Mon. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org. Bird Watching Monday – 8am. 1st Mon. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org. Free Reading and Healing Clinic – Thru Oct. 7:30-9pm. 1st Mon. Offered by Vessa Phillips’ Clairvoyant Class to newcomers. Includes an aura healing, 20-minute lecture about psychic abilities based on the monthly theme and a personal short reading on a question aligning with the theme. Free or donation. Intuitive Insights School of Intuition, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 108, San Diego, 92117. 858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.

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wednesday River Rescue – 9am-12pm. 1st and 3rd Wed. Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or Doug@ SanDiegoRiver.org. Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. 1st Wed. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-2351122. BalboaPark.org.

First Wednesdays Free Community Concert Series – 4pm & 7pm. Tickets are handed out on a first come, first seated basis. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Free, $12/reserved seats, $10/member reserved seats. California Center for the Arts, Center Theater, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, 92925. ArtCenter.org.

thursday Shelter Island Walk and Talk Bunch – 1011:15am. Take a walk from the parking lot at Bali Hai to the end of Shelter Island and back (2.2-mile roundtrip). Some go to lunch after. Free. Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 92106. Walkabout-Int.org. Balboa Park History Stroll – 11am-12pm. Specially trained History Center guides lead this easypaced stroll through the Park, revealing many of the intriguing aspects of its past, present and future. Reservations requested, but walk-ups welcome. $10-$12. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. SanDiegoHistory.org.

Fur Fix Thursday – 3-5pm. Touch, pet and play with some incredibly cute and cuddly animals, adoptable and volunteer. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619279-5939 or SDHumane.org.

friday San Diego River Coalition – 3-4:30pm. 3rd Fri. Meet other people interested in the river, to exchange ideas and experiences, and to learn the latest news about the San Diego River Park. Open to the public. Mission Valley Library, Community Rm, 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, 92108. SanDiegoRiver.org. Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. 1st Fri. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@ NTCFoundation.org.

saturday Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. 3rd Sat. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If you have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org. Vista Farmers Market Wellness Event – 8am1pm. 1st Sat, Jan-Jun; 3rd Sat, July-Dec. With the farmers market. A great opportunity for you to meet practitioners from a vast range of modalities and learn about their specialties, products, services and how they can benefit your health. Free. Vista County Courthouse Parking Grounds, 325 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 619-301-8906. VistaWellnessEvents.com. Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 3rd Sat. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/ BeachCleanup.htm.

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