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16 MUSIC AS MEDICINE Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us

by Kathleen Barnes

19 SOUND HEALING

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20 LEADING EDGE

HARMONICS TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFE IMPROVEMENT

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22 THE MODERN SHAMAN

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23 ANCIENT PLANT

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24 RELAX AND UNWIND Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing

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s it all a coincidence? I really don’t think so. In my last month’s publisher letter, I wrote about the transformational journey I went on with my editor to Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica. I’ve had over a month to process and immerse myself back into the “real” world. I can now truly empathize with addicts, convicts or any human who leaves a structured environment to return to their previous world of reality. I understand why the relapse rate for old behavior is so high. Recycling would be a more positive word. I immersed myself back into my real world Cheers to transformational journeys! as vulnerable as a newborn baby. Shamans randomly surrounded me everywhere I went. My life has been filled with synchronicity. The best of the best? Our September editorial theme just happens to be focused on healing music, shamans and yoga. I struggled while experiencing growth with my new transformational insights. It has been overwhelming, empowering and peaceful—often all at the same time. I listened and acted on the blatant coincidental messages loud and clear. I took the plunge and placed my newborn self into the arms of local healers like Marc Malin (see page 19), Deepak Chari (see page 20) and Linda White (see page 21). Collectively, they have enabled me to crawl back into my everyday world with a new outlook on my future. Baby steps can be hard to do when we are accustomed to charging full force ahead. My energy and awareness are at record highs with healthy boundaries in place. I now honor my limits. More importantly I respect the power of nature and shamans. I never fully believed the impact our ancestry and family imprinting can have on us. I do now. It’s huge in my world as I slowly work through it and replenish my rebirth with the help of these and other healers. What feels like innovative technology is ancient modalities rapidly becoming mainstream. Due to all of our technical advancements, medical achievements and faced-paced lives, it’s easy to fall prey to an easy fix. There is no easy way out of who we are and where we come from. There is a pathway into our hearts and souls to balance our mind, body and spirits. I heal through helping others heal. A wise shaman at ceremony one night in Rythmia shared that when one of us heals, we all heal. May this issue do just that!

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eventspotlights A Voyage to Well-Being Transformational hat if you could learn all you need Weekend with W to know about getting healthy and staying healthy during a one-week Caribbean Jac O’Keeffe

vacation. Well, it’s possible! In fact, National Geographic Traveler has chosen Holistic Holiday at Sea as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” This unique event is the brainchild of Miami health educator Sandy Pukel. Pukel had been doing health educational programs in Miami for four decades when he decided to take his event to sea. His first cruise attracted 400 people; over a decade later, his educational program has exploded and is now one of the largest holistic events in the country, hosting 1,800 like-minded cruisers. With 45 teachers, 145 classes, a delicious vegan menu (with regular ship menu options available) and a social/party almost every night, the program has something for everyone interested in health and longevity. Guests choose daily from a wide spectrum of classes and workshops ranging from several types of yoga, fitness and meditation to presentations on integrative medicine, plantbased nutrition, ten cooking classes and many lectures given by some of the world’s leading authorities in holistic health, including Drs. T. Colin Campbell, Michael Greger, Neal Barnard, Michael Klaper and Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. Add all this to four exotic ports of call on the upcoming March 11 to 18, 2017, sailing, and you can see why National Geographic gave Holistic Holiday at Sea such high marks. According to founder Pukel, “The event is a relaxing vacation/educational experience that has profoundly changed thousands of lives.” For Holistic Holiday at Sea information, call 1-800-496-0989 or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com.

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re hormones safe? Are they effective? Not all hormones are created equal especially when comparing synthetic versus bio-identical hormones,” shares Kim Kelly, ND, MPH. “This has been intensely debated and researched.” Dr. Kelly invites the community to learn about the latest information on synthetic and bio-identical hormones at his free talk being held at 6:30 p.m. on September 14 at Bella Sareena Spa, in Solana Beach. During this event, he will discuss the advantages of using hormone replacement therapy during menopause, the difference between HRT and BHRT, the risks, the advantages and the alternatives. “With more and more women approaching menopause, many are seeking relief from the menopause symptoms or wish to help the body maintain its youth. By knowing what’s available to help with their hormone balance, one can make a better informed decision,” he shares. “We’ll have wine and lots of laughs. Make it a girl’s night out and have your questions ready!” “

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transformational weekend with Jac O’Keeffe is being held October 28 to 30 in Carlsbad. O’Keeffe’s retreats are a unique and a personal exploration in deep meditative inquiry and self-reflection leading to true openness and freedom. “The origin of happiness rests completely outside the perimeters of your mind. Right here, right now, you can settle into your most natural state, that which enjoys uninterrupted peace of mind and liberation in your heart,” she says. Jac O’Keeffe offers clear teachings that move us toward freedom and cover a broad range of topics. This event captures wonderful and illuminating moments, creating an opening to the nothingness and freedom that is beyond the sense of material existence. Her extensive background as an energy worker sets her apart in that she is able to scan the many layers and dimensions from relative to absolute reality. She has the unique ability to pinpoint where people are stuck due to identified thought, be it of a karmic, energetic or psycho-spiritual-emotional nature. Her approach is truly practical and inclusive and does not dismiss any kind of life experience. Since each person’s path is unique, she responds to each one individually, according to their specific needs. There is a unique life to be lived, while one’s true identity unfolds. O’Keeffe places things in context, always pointing to the unlimited movement of consciousness and what is prior to it. Location: Marriott, 5835 Owens Ave., Carlsbad. To reserve your spot, call 760-599-4075 or visit InnerDirections. org/upcoming-events.

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nnerOptimal Naturopathic Brain Training Center has switched to a new office suite in Rincon Plaza, located at 2210 Encinitas Boulevard, in Encinitas. InnerOptimal uses NeurOptimal technology to help kids and adults to improve memory, quality of sleep, and eliminate anxiety with quick and lasting results. Dr. Danielle Chavalarias, owner of InnerOptimal, explains how neurofeedback with NeurOptimal works. “Clients come to us with a variety of issues, from stress, lack of sleep, depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, poor memory...a complete variety of issues that are mostly brain related. Our brains have been trained to react to life experiences for years. With NeurOptimal, we’re able to retrain your brain to react differently to situations so you can live a happy, healthy, stress-free life with confidence.” InnerOptimal is located 2210 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. L, Encinitas. For more information, call 760-633-3328 or visit MyOptimalBrain.com.

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esearch from King’s College, in London, shows that dietary vitamin C reduces the development of cataracts that interfere with vision by obscuring the lens of the eye, keeping light from striking the retina. The researchers followed 324 pairs of female twins for 10 years. Food questionnaires were administered to each pair to determine their intake of dietary nutrients. The researchers also examined each of the twins’ eyes for the development of cataracts. The scientists found those that consumed the most foods with vitamin C had fewer cataracts than those that ate foods with less of the vitamin. These findings did not apply to supplemental vitamin C, helping researchers better understand the superior nature of natural vitamin C. Natural vitamin C contains multiple bioflavonoids, rutin and several co-factors, such as factors J, K and P, tyrosinase and ascorbinogen. Senior study author and eye surgeon Dr. Chris Hammond says, “The findings could have significant impact, particularly for the aging population, by suggesting that simple dietary changes such as increased intake of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthier diet could help protect them from cataracts.”

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Aerospace Giant Closes in on Superior Fusion Power Lockheed Martin scientists have made a breakthrough in developing a nuclear-fusion-based power source, and estimates that the first commercial reactors, small enough to fit on the back of a truck, could be available within 10 years. “We can make a big difference on the energy front,” says project head Tom McGuire. The company has been working for 60 years to find a way to make a power source based on nuclear fusion as a safer and more efficient alternative to the fission reactors in use since the Cold War era. Nuclear power plants produce dangerous radiation as a byproduct and leave behind toxic nuclear waste that can endure for centuries. By contrast, fusion, which powers the stars, occurs when small, light atoms such as hydrogen smash together to form heavier atoms, releasing enormous amounts of energy. To date, scientists have been unable to initiate fusion reactions on Earth without using more energy than the reaction produces. Preliminary work suggests that it will be feasible to build a 100 megawatt reactor 10 times smaller than traditional fission reactors. That’s enough power to light up a city of 80,000 homes. Lockheed Martin is now seeking government and industry partners to build a prototype. Source: Reuters

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Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S. “If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district. “Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.” Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a minibasketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach.

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New Term Disguises HighFructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism. HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it. Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose. Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers. Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.” Source: NaturalNews.com

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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes

s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere. They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart. Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.

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From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all. “Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says 16

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Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado. Through researching his many books, including The 7 Secrets of Sound Healing, Goldman is convinced of the profound effect sound has on the human organism. “The simple chanting of the sound ‘om,’ or ‘aum,’ in addition to instilling calmness and relaxation, causes the release of melatonin and nitric oxide. It relaxes blood vessels, releases soothing endorphins, reduces the heart rate and slows breathing,” he explains. “Sound can change our immune function,” wrote the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, former director of medical oncology at New York’s Weill-Cornell Medical College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in his book The Healing Power of Sound. “After either chanting or listening to certain forms of music, your Interleukin-1 level, an index of your immune system, goes up between 12-and-a-half and 15 percent. Further, about 20 minutes after listening to meditative-type music, the immunoglobulin levels in the NA-SD.com

blood are significantly increased. Even the heart rate and blood pressure are lowered. There’s no part of your body not affected. Its effects even show up on a cellular and sub-cellular level.”

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Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits: Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies. A recent joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction. A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation. Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs. Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy. Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group. Substance Abuse: University of

California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues. Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition. Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an antiinflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period. Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively helped drummers (skilled and unskilled) suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers. Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “umhum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse. Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life. Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando. Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.

How It Works

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naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai, India, who has spawned 5,000 laughter clubs worldwide. “We started experimenting with the vowel sounds and humming sound. An early unpublished humming study I did in Denmark showed that people that hummed anything for just 10 minutes were able to reduce their systolic blood pressure by 10 to 15 points, their diastolic by four to five points and their pulse rate by 10 beats per minute.” Kataria found that people with breathing problems like asthma and emphysema experienced especially positive effects because it strengthened belly muscles used in breathing. Kataria is also a fan of kirtan—Hindu devotional call-and-response chants often accompanied by ecstatic dancing. “Kirtan takes away self-consciousness or nervousness and anxiety,” he says. Dr. Eben Alexander, who recorded his near-death experience in Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, says the “indescribable” cosmic music he experienced has helped him come to understand the effects of specific sound frequencies on the brain. He now provides audio tools to help bring the brain to a higher state and help it match that higher and more conscious state. In his medical practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, he

often employs music from a patient’s past to help them emerge from a brain injury or coma and even “reconnect pathways in a damaged brain.” Alexander explains that binaural beats and other sound effects combine to create “brain entrainment” and also in theory, “monotonize” it to free awareness and access realms other than the physical. “It’s magical what the right type of music can do to the brain stem to free up our consciousness,” he observes.

No Talent Needed

Experts agree that people without musical talent are able to experience the same benefits as virtuosos, based on their degree of engagement with music. Anyone can hum, and most research confirms that benefits are enhanced in creating music rather than merely listening to it. Group singing has become increasingly popular, especially following the hit TV show Glee. Time magazine reported in 2013 that 32.5 million American adults sang in choirs, up about 30 percent from a decade earlier. The choice of musical genre matters. Recent data from Montreal’s McGill University shows that types of music tend to have specific effects; for example, blues slows heart rate and calms an anxious person, rock and

punk can boost energy, and reggae can help control anger.

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The spiritual aspects of virtually all types of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts. His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and super-predictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes. This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including her latest, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Sound Healing and Vibrational Medicine in Solana Beach by Erin Lehn Floresca

ife-long musician Marc Malin, bodyworker, sound healer and founder of Sound Touch Therapy in Solana Beach, believes that sound is the future of medicine. “Our first introduction to the world is through sound. Science is now very aware of the power of sound to improve our health and well-being. We’re already expanding beyond ultrasound in medicine. For instance, we can use harmonic

sounds to soothe the nervous system. We use dissonant sounds to break up scar tissue and adhesions,” says Malin, who shares that sound healing could also be considered vibrational medicine. “We are all vibrational beings. Every one of our cells is affected by vibration. When we say we are resonating with a particular sound, we are actually resonating with the vibration of those sounds.” Malin, a true modern Renaissance man, appreciates how sound healing is a perfect blend of art, science and natural healing. Fifteen years ago, while attending massage school in Massachusetts, he had to give a presentation on another modality. “I chose to focus on sound healing because I already knew how transcendent music and positive sounds could be. I went to lots of concerts in my life and I saw how music was able to transform an entire stadium,” he shares. “Sound healing is one of those things that is both cutting edge and ancient. We’ve been using toning, chanting and prayer in healing for thousands of years. Mystics tuned into this universe thousands of years ago without even realizing it. Now we get the opportunity to study the healing effects with modern technology.” Sound Touch combines various forms of medical, sports and relaxation massage therapy with intention, sound and tone to restore, soothe and heal. “This therapy is an effective protocol for relieving stress, encouraging a good night’s sleep, and for dealing with chronic aches and pains, sport and injury recovery,” says Malin, who uses various sound healing tools in his sessions, including tuning forks, singing bowls, chimes, gongs and other instruments. He also relies heavily on his intuition. “When I tune into the person I’m working with, our time together turns into a co-creative improvisational healing piece. It’s beautiful,” he says. One of the most important aspects is setting the intention for the session. “We use that as a springboard for what we’d like to see happen.” As a bodyworker, Malin knows that emotions and trauma get stored in the body. “The massage addresses the physical issues while the sound takes you out of your body and gets you more in tune with your auric field where healing can occur,” says this practitioner who notes that he doesn’t like to coin himself a “healer”. “I’m really a facilitator—a guide, if you will. What I do with Sound Touch is help you address your body, mind and spirit. Everybody is on their own journey. Once you’ve resolved a core issue, your wise body and mind heals itself. This is true energy work.” Malin adds that in our fast-paced contemporary society, it’s easy for people to get out of sync with themselves. “Sound healing can help you tune back into the rhythm of your natural, healthy self.” Sound Touch is located in Global Heart Sanctuary, 731 South Hwy. 101, in Solana Beach. Call 619-713-6519 or visit MarcSoundTouch.com. natural awakenings

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Leading Edge Harmonics Technology for Life Improvement by Erin Lehn Floresca

eepak Chari, MS, engineer, certified biofeedback specialist and co-owner of Chari Center of Health along with his sister Dr. Roopa Chari, MD, is not your stereotypical scientist. While he relies on the science and mechanics behind the way things work, he also depends heavily on his intuition. In fact, it was his intuition that led him to create his Life Transformation Technology (LTT) program that’s helped over 1,000 people improve their health, career and relationships. “When I was introduced to the inventors of this advanced voice technology, I innately knew that it was the path I needed to take,” says Chari, who shares that his passion is about helping people get to the root cause of their emotional issues. This was the inspiration for opening their advanced medical center.

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memory and becomes the drive behind our actions later in life. And it’s where our stress stems from. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that up to 90 percent of all doctor visits in the U.S. may be triggered by a stress-related illness.” So how, exactly, can we get to the source of those behaviors? Chari explains that all of the information we need is available through the sound of our own voice. His unique system works by locating the missing harmonics in a person’s voice. “Using the sound of your voice, I’m able to see what notes are missing,” says this enthusiastic practitioner. “Once we capture the notes not heard, we can then send those missing keys back into your body.” Once all the notes return to a person’s body, limiting beliefs can be released and the person begins to see improvements in all areas of their life. “I haven’t found a single person without limiting beliefs,” says Chari. “There are two key areas—ancestral imprints that were unconsciously downloaded and the environment that a person was raised in. Both can deeply affect our current lives—especially the immune system. The great news is that when we clear these limiting belief patterns—that you may not even know you have—you see and hear the whole world differently. This translates to greater peace of mind, more self-confidence and improved relationships. All areas of your life will improve.” Call 760-230-2711 for a free 30-minute consultation. For more information and to read a host of testimonials, visit FastAnxietyHelp.com.

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ack in the 1980s, if you would have asked Linda White what she thought about shamanism, she would have said, “I don’t believe in that.” Yet, from her journey to become a healer and life teacher, she has become what she calls a “modern shaman”. “A shaman is another word for healer and counselor,” she explains. “Their job is to restore you to a state of balance and wholeness physically, emotionally and spiritually and to teach you to live, relate and create in unity and balance with yourself, others and the creative energy of Life.” White’s journey began in the late 1980s as a spiritual practitioner. “I was learning my true nature and life principles for co-creating in partnership with Life/God. Years later, I began to notice that as powerful as these principles were, there were gaps in the wisdom to fully transform ingrained patterns, heal the body and live from higher consciousness. When I couldn’t find these answers, I asked the Divine to show me. I began to learn what I later was told were shamanic healing techniques such as soul retrieval, medicine wheel, shamanic singing and other forms of energy clearing and healing—the most powerful being the ability to take people to directly experience their Divine Higher Self, along with the Emotional Wisdom to sustain this higher consciousness and heal the unconscious conditioning that is a primary reason people struggle with feelings and many health issues don’t heal.

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The Modern Shaman Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul by Linda Sechrist

o longer shrouded in mystery, the ancient spiritual practice of shamanism is attracting the interest of psychologists, registered nurses and medical doctors that study its guiding principles to use personally and benefit others. They train one-onone and in small groups with indigenous shamans in the U.S. and around the world and enroll in programs offered by established schools such as the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and The Four Winds Society. Both offer workshops and expeditions for participants to meet the specific shaman that teaches congruent philosophy, practices and principles.

Since 1986, The Four Winds Society, with international headquarters in Miami, Florida, has graduated more than 10,000 practitioners. It teaches a genuine respect for the sacredness of metaphysical forces existing in all natural beings and objects and the connection between the material world and spiritual plane. Dr. Daniel Rieders, a physician specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology, completed the society’s basic curriculum in 2014. Having matriculated to advanced master classes, he uses shamanic understanding, tools and skills for personal use and in his

complementary medical practices, Life Rhythm Therapies and Jain Ayurveda for Optimum Health, in Palm Coast, Florida. He notes that medical procedures and prescriptions aren’t always the answer to problems. “I’ve studied various areas of medicine and found them devoid of tools and methods that empower patients to make changes that lead to better health. Studying shamanism means being on my own healing path of cleansing body, mind and spirit. It’s necessary for any empowered healer that aspires to inspire and generate confidence and assertiveness in others, enabling them to do what is needed to live out their life purpose,” he says. Rieders found shamanism to be an effective complementary therapy for strengthening the body and building resilience. One of his patients was unhappy with his job, feeling it only served to support a costly family lifestyle. Upon discerning his true desire was to own a gym and teach people how to get healthy, he took action. “A heart procedure was no longer necessary. Stored anger can create heart disease, as well as cancer,” he remarks. Seti Gershberg’s life changed dramatically while studying shamanism in the remote Peruvian Andes, where he lived with the indigenous Q’ero people for two years. Taking a break from a career in international investment banking, he set out to learn about a shaman’s relationship to energy, consciousness and the supernatural, with an eye to creating a system of universal reciprocity, balance and harmony. He was also interested in indigenous people’s views of the relationship of the physical world with self, consciousness

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and multi-dimensional space-time as a single interwoven idea; a continuum. “Today, I’m an executive producer and creative director in Phoenix, Arizona, working on a video series, TV commercials and films, including two documentaries on shamanic rituals and ceremonies, as well as the Q’ero culture,” says Gershberg. He practices the Q’ero shaman’s gift of Ayni, giving of our self first without asking for anything in return. His website, ThePathOfTheSun.com, offers a “pay what you can afford” option. Sean Wei Mah, a Native American Cree, grew up on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, around tribal medicine men that practiced smudging, ceremony and ritual. “Smudging, by burning fine powders, considered sacred medicine, is significant to any shaman as holy medicine to cleanse the body. It’s part of Native American life and the foundation of how we communicate, give thanks to and ask for help and guidance from the Creator. Ceremony is our church and smudging is how we purify it,” says the shaman, artist and actor known as “The Rattlemaker”. Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer, storyteller and carrier of the Qilaut (wind drum), is an elder from the Kalaaleq tribe, in Greenland. His family belongs to the traditional healers from Kalallit Nunaat. Endearingly known as Uncle, he has traveled to 67 countries to conduct ceremonies including healing circles, sacred sweat lodge purification and Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man intensives, where he teaches the spiritual significance of climate change. He advises, “A shaman’s responsibility is to guide you on your inner path and support you in recognizing your beauty so that you can love yourself and know who you truly are. A shaman guides you to a new level of consciousness through teachings, storytelling and ceremonies, which my grandmother taught me were the key. All of this helps you rely on your own inner guidance.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Ancient Plant Medicine in Modern Setting

n the quest for solutions to what ails us emotionally, physically and spiritually, more of us are turning to sacred plant medicine to help find the answers we seek. Sarab Deva, master naturopathic plant medicine healer at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, shares, “Plant medicine has been used for thousands of years in places like Brazil, Colombia and Peru for all kinds of healing. The first ‘psychotherapists’ were shamans. The Western world is realizing that plant medicines truly have amazing healing capacities. It is often said that plant medicine is like ten years of therapy in one night.” According to Sarab Deva, Rythmia’s guided plant medicine program, one of five core programs included in every guest’s stay, is administered under the direction of a physician in the safest, most comfortable conditions possible. Rythmia’s master plant medicine healers and guides include Taita Juanito, Tara Boyce, Sarab Deva, Steve Ferrang and Brad Recktenwall. “The best part about coming to Rythmia is the beauty of the space

and the beautiful energy. Everything is so well thought out here. There are so many healing modalities to take part in and all of them fit so beautifully together. The plant medicine is supported by the cleanse, the food and the staff. There is just so much opportunity for personal growth,” says Sarab Deva, who notes that results are often based on the participant’s willingness to be open to the healing benefits of the medicine. Ferrang shares that his favorite aspect about working in the plant medicine program is being able to witness the transformations in the guests who choose to participate. “They come to ceremony with us and there’s some excitement and some nervousness. People are on edge. The day after ceremony there are tears of joy and hugs and all the different emotions in between and you’re right there in the middle of it all,” he says. To learn more about Rythmia’s plant medicine program and all-inclusive holistic resort, visit Rythmia.com or call 844-216-4556.

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n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to Self-Care and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.” The physical, mental and spiritual benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longerlasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey. “Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world after24

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ward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, California, and a research scientist studying the physiology of relaxation, sleep and biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind. Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole. An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a NA-SD.com

Yoga props can help new students maintain alignment and reduce strain while allowing veterans to more deeply explore the intricacies of their practice. Always adjust the dimensions and placement of props to ensure comfort via soft curves in the body instead of sharp angles, especially in the spine. Body weight must be distributed equally throughout the pose; key places to check for tension are the lower back, abdomen, neck and jaw muscles. Here are some basic tools. Belts stabilize joints, support inflexible body parts and create traction and space. Typically two inches wide, soft belts with a D-ring locking system are easily adjusted; two soft, wide neckties or scarves tied together are suitable. Avoid material that cuts into the skin. Bolsters, typically cylindrical or rectangular cushions, provide good supports that are long-lasting, if sometimes costly. Combining folded blankets and rolled mats may be suitable alternatives. Chairs are versatile props for any practice and make yoga accessible to those unable to get down onto the floor. Backless folding chairs are typically used in studios, but any sturdy chair that doesn’t roll is suitable. Sandbags, strategically positioned, encourage overworked areas to release. Their weight also provides resistance and stability. Homemade versions can be made by loosely filling a smooth cloth bag with coarse sand, pea gravel or rice. Retail bags of beans, rice or sugar are other options. Sources: Restorative Yoga Therapy, by Leeann Carey; Relax and Renew, by Judith Hanson Lasater 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when she personally felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration. For a year, 90 percent of her prac-

tice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world. As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications—backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes— therefore, a 90-minute restorative class may include only a handful of asanas. Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.” In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues. Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes. Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective. The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says. “Eventually, everything will let go.” “The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time. “It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Lantana, Florida. A basset mix, vizla/ Rhodesian ridgeback and boxer/Labrador all shed hair in her house. Fradella also uses a water-soaked microfiber cleaning cloth to remove what she calls sniggle art (dog nose prints) on sliding glass doors. If a hairy cat balks at brushing, try a cat hair removal glove. Some are designed to massage and remove loose hair; others clean up furniture and fabrics. Stick with washable cat or dog bedding and use a removable cover for more frequent laundering. Warming temperatures due to climate change are fostering a rise in flea populations worldwide. Food-grade (not pool-grade) diatomaceous earth sprinkled on a pet’s bedding or the pet itself is safe; the silky powder adversely affects only creatures with hard outer skeletons. Some dogs grab a mouthful of food and join the family, trailing crumbs along the way. Instead, feed them in their crates where they feel at home, allowing 15 minutes to finish. For a dog by Sandra Murphy that eats too fast and then sometimes Thometz keeps their hairbrush with the ouseholds with multiple pets vomits, use a puzzle-designed feeder towels. “I have them groomed regularly, abound as families often opt for so it has to work to get to the food. but a quick brush after a walk means I a mix of companion animals. Fradella uses food and water bowls with don’t have to vacuum between weekly Currently, more than 70 million dogs, wide bottoms because they’re harder to house cleanings,” she says. 75 million cats and 6 million birds are overturn. Stainless steel, washed daily, is “Short hair can be even harder kept as pets in the U.S., according to a best. A waterproof mat with a raised lip recent American Pet Products Association to pick up,” reminds Ryan Riley, cohelps contain mealtime spills. A static founder of BizBagz.com, in Los Angeles. mat removes litter from a cat’s feet upon survey. While we cherish their affection, “We brush our 50- and 70-pound pit downsides include pet hair dust bunexiting the litter box. bull mixes outside after play time and nies, scattered litter, spilled seeds and “Dogs can be trained to put away they love it.” potty accidents. Cleaning up can be their toys,” advises Robinson. Cats, not “Carpets and pets are a challenging so much. Birds are messy, producing easier with training and planning. combination, especially when pets get “Living on the beach, it’s easy for floating bits of feathers and scattered the dog to bring sand indoors, so I taught older and accidents happen,” observes seed. A mesh seed catcher will capture Amy Bell, an interior decorator at Red him to shake it off,” says dog expert and most of it; a dry mop gathers up the rest. Chair Home Interiors, in Cary, North trainer Amy Robinson, in Vero Beach, Bell suggests randomly sprinkling Florida. “I put water in a bottle and misted Carolina. “I recommend hard surface about 15 drops of lavender essential oil flooring, washable slipcovers for furniture on a new air filter before installing it for it lightly on his head, then gave the cue, and keeping lint brushes by the door.” ‘Shake,’ and shook my shoulders. He a fresh scent throughout the house, and All-natural, sustainably sourced area rugs regularly changing filters. Multiple pets mimicked me and got rid of most of the or hall runners make it easier for dogs to may necessitate more frequent filter sand. Brushing him with a towel got the rest.” Once the dog understands the cue, get around on slick surfaces; be sure the replacements, which also reduces dander backing can withstand wet accidents. retire the water bottle. and related allergy symptoms. “I use a hair-attracting dry mop to “I have a Newfoundland/poodle, a Simple routines and the right tools great Pyrenees/poodle and a Labradoodle, pick up fur on hard floors. It takes me lead to a safe, healthy home. They also 10 minutes a day to do 2,400 square so I keep old towels outside the door to free us up from unnecessary chores to feet; otherwise, I’d have tumbleweeds enjoy more time with our beloved pets. wipe dirty feet,” says Kathleen Thometz, of hair blowing around. I use a Quick owner of Doodle Art & Design, in WestConnect with freelance writer Sandra Vac every two days on area rugs,” ern Springs, Illinois. “The Newfoundland Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ can open the door, so I have to catch him says Joan Fradella, a Florida Supreme mindspring.com. Court-certified family mediator in before he tracks in muddy paw prints.”

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FARMERS’ MARKETS SUNDAY Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-5pm, summer; 9am-4pm. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market – 9:30am2pm. 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. 619-743-4263. RanchoSantaFeFarmersMarket.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. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-3:30pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311. NorthSDFarmersMarket.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. 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. Farmers Market@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. 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 – 4-8pm, Apr-Nov. ;4-7pm, Nov-Apr. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-2790032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com. Vista Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Historic Downtown Vista, 255 Main St & Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616.

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 – 3-7pm, summer; 2-6pm, winter. 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.

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.

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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.

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. Downtown El Cajon Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Supported by the International Rescue Committee. Prescott Promenade at 201 E Main St, El Cajon, 92020. 619-641-7510, x 277. Rescue.org/Farmers-Market.

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.

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Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. San Diego County Courthouse Parking Grounds, 345 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 619-301-8905. VistaFarmersMarket.com. 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-5pm, summer; 9am-4pm. 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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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 46th Annual Barona Powwow – Sept 2-4. Join the Barona Band of Mission Indians for a weekend of contest dancing in all categories, camping, drums and cultural immersion. Free. Barona Sports Park, 1095 Barona Rd, Lakeside, 92040. SanDiego.org. Storytime with Miss Ina and Rosie – 11-11:30am. Miss Ina and her dog will be sharing stories of animals and teaching how children 2-5 years old can learn to be compassionate and caring to all living beings. $6. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, 9928 Protea Gardens Rd, Escondido, 92025. SDHumane.org. Sierra Talks: Chasing a Dream in the Galapagos – 6:30pm. Presentation by Bette Blaydes Pegas about not only her travels to the Galapagos but also a world of saying “yes” to adventure and “no” to self-doubt and fear. Free. Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. 760-533-2725. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Project Wildlife Lecture: Bugs of San Diego – 9:30-11am. Take and up-close look at the tiny animals that live in the water and learn why they are so important to the environment. Topics discussed will be watershed ecology, indicator species and why it is so important to educate our children about the environment. $10/person. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. SDHumane.org. Three Water Smart Edibles Class – 10am-12pm. Learn best practices to growing a trio of delicious plants that require less water than most food plants. Receive samples of Pitahaya (Dragon Fruit), Moringa (the Miracle Tree) and Loquat. Please bring in a medium sized box and one gallon pot. $10/ nonmember, free/member. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Julian Grape Stomp Festa – 11am-7pm. Atmosphere is created with Italian music by Roman Holiday, dancing, Bocce Ball, stomping, wine tasting, kids entertainment and more. $15-$50. Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Dr, Julian, 92036. Julianca.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Free Concert – 3pm. Peter Sprague, guitar. Visitor center theater. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Bhakti Fest – Sept 7-12. Southern California’s largest yoga festival returns with amazing teachers, Kirtan artists and workshop leaders. Joshua Tree Retreat Center, 59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, 92252. Tickets and more info: West.BhaktiFest.com.

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Pet Loss Support Group – 6-7:30pm. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Pictures of your pet encouraged. Free. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619299-7012 x 2311. SDHumane.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Free Estate Planning Seminar – 12-2pm. Topics include: introduction to wills and trusts, pet trusts, planning for your pets to be taken care of after you are gone, providing for the Humane Society to help other animals, retirement and tax planning strategies, how to liquidate securities and real estate and pay no capital gains tax and more. Lunch provided. Free. Cocina Del Charro, 890 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025. RSVP: 619-243-3443. SDHumane.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Free Estate Planning Seminar – 12-2pm. Topics include: introduction to wills and trusts, pet trusts, planning for your pets to be taken care of after you are gone, providing for the Humane Society to help other animals, retirement and tax planning strategies, how to liquidate securities and real estate and pay no capital gains tax and more. Lunch provided. Free. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-2433443. SDHumane.org. Fleet Week Party at the Pier – 4:30-7:30pm. Kick off Fleet Week with a fun evening on the waterfront. Live music, entertainment, food trucks and a beer garden. Free. B Street Pier, 1140 N Harbour Dr, San Diego, 92101. FleetWeekSanDiego.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Landscaping with Native Plants – 8am-3pm. A day of speaker presentation and hands-on sessions with field experts. $35. Girl Scout Headquarters, 1231 Upas St, San Diego, 92103. More info and to order tickets: GardenNative.org. The Benefit of Native Bees – 10am-12pm. Learn how you can attract non-stinging native bees to your garden. SoloBee shelters available for purchase in The Garden Shoppe. Register online. $10/nonmember, free/member. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 11th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – 8:30am. Dog-friendly summer event with lots of fun family beach activities in addition to the free-to-watch dog surfing competition. Interactive vendor booths, food, doggy costume contest, dog agility course, live music and opportunity drawings. Free. Dog Beach Del Mar, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. AnimalCenter.org.

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Fun Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, onleash 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. Paint a Portrait of Your Pet – 6-9pm. Work at your pace, step-by-step instruction, family fun, all supplies and pre-drawn pet included in price. Email a photo of your pet to be pre-drawn on your canvas. 15% of your purchase donated to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. $55. Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza St, Encinitas, 92024. RCHumaneSociety.org. Free Movie Night: This Is What Free Trade Looks Like – 6:30pm. Documentary that shows how free trade operates from the perspective of the Mexican experience with ten years of NAFTA. Free. 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. 619-479-3412. SanDiegoSierraClub.com.

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San Diego Native American Flute Circle – 1-3pm. Amphitheater outside the Visitor Center. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

markyourcalendar Divine Core Connections Tuesday, September 13 • 6:45-8:30pm Master Healer, Life Teacher and Shaman Linda White combines her ability to connect you with heartfelt higher consciousness, the wisdom to manifest positive emotional, health & life changes with a powerful 45 minute energy healing & chakra attunement.

619-582-5505. More info: IngegrativeCoreHealing.com/Events

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Free Leash Your Fitness Class – 9-10am. You and your pup can get fit together. Leash Your Fitness will be on-paw to show you how to get fit with fido. Free. Westfield Horton Plaza, 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego, 92101. SDHumane.org Fundraiser Ice Cream Social – 10am-1pm. A fun day filled with ice cream (for both dogs and humans), a kissing booth hosted by the Absolute Pawfection team and an agility course provided by Kamp Kanine. Other hosts: DogZenergy and Solana Highlands. Benefits Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Free. Solana Highlands Private Dog Park, 701 South Nardo Ave, Solana Beach, 92075. RCHumaneSociety.org. Free Public Art Reception Featuring the Artistry of 8 Award-Winning Artists – 1-4pm. Artwork in many different mediums which will be displayed through October 7 in the visitor center. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

Keeping Your Kids Healthy Naturally: Nutrition, Supplements and More – 6-7:30pm. Join Bastyr University California professor Emma Norton, ND, in learning ways to keep your children healthy using the principles of naturopathic medicine. Free. Bastyr University San Diego, 4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, 92121. BastyrClinic.org.

Attaining Optimal Health – 6:30-9:15pm. Join us as we teach the truth concerning soy, vitamins, dietary fat, oils, exercise, vaccinations, disease prevention and more. Health and nutrition experts at PPNF have done the research for you. If you have questions about health and nutrition, this class is for you. The instructor, David Getoff CCN, CTN, FAAIM, will present information in a manner that is easily understood, provide handouts and allow time to answer your specific questions. $60. PricePottenger Nutrition Foundation, 7890 Broadway, Lemon Grove, 91945. 619-462-7600. PPNF.org.

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markyourcalendar Safety and Efficacy HRT vs BHRT: What’s the Difference? Wednesday, September 14 • 6:30pm With Kim Kelly, ND, MPH - Naturopathic Doctor. Use of Bio-identical Hormones over synthetic hormone replacement. Call to reserve your spot. Free. Bella Sareena Spa, 128 E Cliff St, Solana Beach, 92075. 858-880-6860 NatureDocKelly.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 PET Talk: Emergency Surgical Procedures for Pets – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the signs to look for in your pet at home and what to do if you see them as well as what to expect when you take your pet in for such an emergency and potential prevention strategies to avoid these situations. $10/person. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. SDHumane.org.

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Bunnyfest 2016 – Annual fundraiser for San Diego House Rabbit Society. Bring your own bunny and enjoy this open-air fair with arts and crafts, vendors, veterinary info booths, grooming, games, silent auction and much more. Donations welcome. Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101. 858-565-2869. SanDiegoRabbits.org. Free Concert – 3pm. N Scott Robinson, percussion. Visitor center theater. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Fledgling Birders at Lake Murray – 8-11am. Explore native and park associated habitats where a mixture of bird species may be found including early wintering ducks, Great Blue Heron, Egrets, Osprey, hawks and more. Free. Lake Murray, 5540 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, 91942. 858-635-6635. Register: SanDiegoAudubon.org.

Pet Loss Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Pictures of your pet encouraged. Free. The Elizabeth Hospice, 500 La Terraza Blvd, Ste 130, Escondido, 92025. 619-299-7012 x 2311. SDHumane.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Free Concert – 3pm. Peter Sprague, guitar. Visitor center theater. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

savethedate Medicine Wheel and Healing Circle Sunday, September 25 • 3-5pm This Native American ceremony unites the energy of all present to heal and connect with higher consciousness. Open to the guidance to manifest health, happiness, peace, love and success while enjoying the journey of life. $35 pre-pay by Sept 16. 619-582-5505

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 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, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Succulent Wreath Class – 9am-2pm. Take home a beautiful succulent wreath that you make yourself with the SDBG wreath team. $78/nonmember, $65/ member (includes materials). San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. Register: SBDGarden.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Mosaic Garden Jewels – 10am-1pm. Also Sept 29, 10am-12pm. Two-day class. Create a beautiful mosaic using ocean rocks and glass beads. Learn how to glue and grout colorful beads to creat flowers, plants or other shapes resulting in attractive art. $36/nonmember, $30/member plus a $30 materials fee. San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. Register: SBDGarden.org.

savethedate Transformational Weekend with Jac O’Keeffe Friday, October 28-30 Jac’s retreats are a unique and a personal exploration in deep meditative inquiry and self-reflection leading to true openness and freedom. Reserve in advance. Carlsbad, CA. 760-599-4075 InnerDirections.org

ongoingevents daily $15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama Tues & Thurs at 11:15am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com. Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 9:30am-5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support individuals with Autism and other developmental or learning disabilities. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-722-1880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org. Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation for Health and Success – Discover how you can achieve ultimate happiness and health with InteriorWerx. Clear emotional and energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury and more. There is immediate relief from symptoms, bringing health back to true form. Free. 312-479-7893. Schedule: InteriorWerx.us. Yoga Classes – Days & times vary. Iyengar for beginners and advanced practitioners. Iyengar Yoga Center of North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com.

sunday Reiki Levels 1, 2, Master & Teacher – Nationally certified courses. 1 day classes. Ongoing throughout the year. Earn CE credits. More info: 760-593-4595. CULearn.net. 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.

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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 yet profound ecstatic dance. $10-$20 sliding scale. Malashock Studio, 2650 Truxton Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, 92106. More info: 619-787-2389 or BodyWorldArts.com. Family Discovery Walk – 3-4:30pm. 4th Sun. Walk and help your children discover the wonder and beauty of nature. Walks highlight the many changes that occur in the park throughout the year. Wear sturdy, close-toe shoes and bring water. Canceled if raining. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

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. Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Dr, San Diego, 92122. 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.

tuesday Free Admission to The Japanese Friendship Garden – 3rd Tues. Enjoy a refreshing stroll through the garden and stop by the activity booths in the upper garden. Free. 2215 Pan American Rd, San Diego, 92101. 619-232-2721. niwa.org. A Gathering of Priestess Live Online Video Show – 6pm. With special guests each week. For more info: GatheringOfPriestesses.com. California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. 3rd Tues (except Aug & Dec). Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Have an unknown plant? Bring it to be identified. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. cnpssd.org.

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.

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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 – 10-11:30am. 4th Sun. Instructor Reyna Lerma will guide students through the ancient Chinese health series that integrates

Sherry Zak Morris, owner of Yoga Vista Academy. Photo: Erin Blair

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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.

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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. Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm. 1st Sat. Bring gloves and hand tools if have, but loaners available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Ruffin Canyon, 9298 Shawn Ave, San Diego. RSVP: 619-297-7380 Yoga in the Garden – 9:30-10:30am. Get in touch with nature, relax your body and renew your spirit. Basic yoga flow format. No prior yoga experience required. $10/drop-in. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Free Garden Tour – 10am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Free Family Arts Activities – 10am. 2nd Sat. Explore various artistic mediums. Materials provided. All ages welcome. Free. California Center for the Arts, Art & Education Studios, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, 92925. ArtCenter.org. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. New topic each month. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Docent-Led Guided Tours – 10:30am. Last Sat. Tour focuses on water-wise plants. Free with admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. Famosa Slough Work Party – 1-2:30pm. 3rd Sat. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Birding Basics Class – 1-2:30pm. Last Sat. Join MTRP Trail Guide and knowledgeable Birder Winona Sollock for a class to learn 5 simple techniques for identifying birds at a glance and how to use a field guide. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Old Town State Native Plant Landscape – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Do some work at the Old Town Native Plant Landscape, a recreation of the landscape that provided for the needs of Native Americans in our

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region before the arrival of Europeans in 1769. Old Town State Historic Park, corner of Taylor St and Congress St, San Diego, 92110. More info: FieldTrips@cnpssd.org. Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. 3rd Sat. An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. University Heights Point Restoration – 1:303:30pm. 1st Sat. Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@SanDiego.gov. CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm. 4th Sat. The Celiac Sprue Association is a national support organization that provides information and referral services for persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Rady Children’s Medical Office Bldg, 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego, 92123. GlutenFreeInSD.com. Home Grown Community Gardening Classes – 2-3pm. 4th Sat, except Dec. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Garden and grow food in one’s own back yard. Pre-registration required. Free. El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, 92056. 800-2624167. AgriServiceInc.com.

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