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letterfrompublisher Simple Summer In the spirit of our “Simple Summer” theme for the July edition, I’m forgoing my traditional letter. The reason: I’m putting out the “Gone Fishin’” plaque and taking a couple of days to enjoy the summer with my family.

With that said, I thought I would share with you a poem

by Edgar Guest that resonates with me this time of year.

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A Boy and His Dad A boy and his dad on a fishing-trip— There is a glorious fellowship!

Father and son and the open sky And the white clouds lazily drifting by, And the laughing stream as it runs along With the clicking reel like a martial song, And the father teaching the youngster gay How to land a fish in the sportsman's way.

I fancy I hear them talking there In an open boat, and the speech is fair.

And the boy is learning the ways of men From the finest man in his youthful ken.

Kings, to the youngster, cannot compare With the gentle father who's with him there.

And the greatest mind of the human race Not for one minute could take his place.

Which is happier, man or boy?

The soul of the father is steeped in joy, For he's finding out, to his heart's delight, That his son is fit for the future fight.

He is learning the glorious depths of him, And the thoughts he thinks and his every whim; And he shall discover, when night comes on, How close he has grown to his little son.

A boy and his dad on a fishing-trip— Builders of life's companionship!

Oh, I envy them, as I see them there Under the sky in the open air, For out of the old, old long-ago Come the summer days that I used to know, When I learned life's truths from my father's lips As I shared the joy of his fishing-trips.

My hope is that each of you will have the opportunity to spend some extra time away from the hustle-and-bustle of daily life, and use that time with your family, enjoying the wonders of nature and our beautiful planet. If you "catch and release" the fish, they’ll be bigger next year!

Stay happy, healthy and young at heart. Not only is it more fun that way, but it’s contagious.

Jim Davis, Publisher NA-NTX.com

newsbriefs Sweet Deal For Special Olympics Texas

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he Jimmy Mac Poker Tournament, benefitting Special Olympics Texas (SOTX), will be held from 3 to 10:30 p.m., July 21, at Dave and Buster’s, in Frisco. Proceeds from the tournament and an upcoming golf tournament in August support year-round sports training and competition for more than 6,300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Greater Dallas area.

Registration is free, but a suggested donation of $50 goes to local SOTX athletes.

There will be professional card dealers, a cash bar, food and prize drawings. Awards for top finishers include a winner’s bracelet, golf and dinner packages and gift cards. For early registration online, players receive 6,000 chips instead of 5,000. If players bring in five cans of food as a donation to the North Texas Food Bank, they will receive an extra 1,000 chips.

Jim, “Jimmy Mac,” McAninch, a devoted local family man, had a passion for the game of poker. After his death, the tournament was established in his name to raise funds for nonprofit projects in the area.

Location: 2601 Preston Rd., Stonebriar Mall, Frisco. For more information, call 214-943-9981 or visit SOTX.org/JimmyMacPoker to register online.

Specialized Yoga Workshops with Los Angeles Practitioners

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nspire Yoga Studio, in the Shops of Highland Village, is hosting a series of yoga workshops facilitated by popular Los Angles-based practitioners Dice Iida-Klein and Briohny Smyth, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., August 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m., August 11 and from 10 a.m. to noon, August 12.

Klein and Smyth are known for performing arm balances and inversions, and their techniques demonstrate a playful aspect of yoga, creating the space for confidence and strength to grow in a fun, yet focused way.

Workshop sessions include Intro to Flight, August 10, open to all levels interested in the integration of arm balances and inversions; Upside Down to RightSide-Up, August 11, open to advanced students, with a detailed explanation of transitions; ABCs of the Inverted Yoga Practice, August 11, addressing an extended inverted flow practice; and Understanding Risky Poses and Transitions, August 12, for teachers and assistants to learn effective adjustments and safe techniques for advanced postures.

For more information about workshops and locations, call 972-505-9764 or visit InspireYogaStudio.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 46.

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newsbriefs Pathfinders Fun Cycling Open to All

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athfinders Fun Cycling, a free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels, leads short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides are held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy.

Routes and destinations change each week, always using the safest paved routes, with a focus on avoiding roads with passing cars. Paved inland trails, bike lanes, residential streets and sidewalks are incorporated into each route selection. Groups range between 15 to 20 riders, usually split equally between male and female riders.

Each week, subscribers receive an email with ride information and upcoming events. Although Pathfinders Fun Cycling is based in the Flower Mound region, route selections are not confined to that area, and riders from other communities are encouraged to join in. Group leader Mark Solow, says, “Our most famous rider is my dog, Roxy. She has ridden over 2,000 miles and been in three rallies.”

For more info, visit Facebook.com/CycleHighlandVillage.

Bat Fest Celebrates Night Spectacle

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ith up to a million-and-ahalf bats streaking across the Austin, Texas skyline, the eighth annual Night of the Bat Fest celebrates their nocturnal ritual from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, August 25. Against the scenic backdrop of Lady Bird Lake and downtown Austin, Batfest includes 75 booths exhibiting fine art, handmade crafts, pottery, mosaics and metal sculpture, educational displays, children’s activities, rides and a petting zoo. There’s plenty to eat and drink onsite and from local restaurants and pubs.

Eight bands will perform on two stages throughout the day.

The Mexican Free Tail Bat flights last for about 60 minutes. Bat Conservation International will exhibit live bats and host an education room with coloring activities and a video in the nearby Hyatt Hotel. A contest for the best bat costume will be held before the flight.

Location: 1 Congress Ave. For a green commute, a Capital Metro station is close by and secure bicycle racks are available. For more information, visit RoadwayEvents.com.

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Peaches, Peaches and More Peaches

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he 28th annual Peach Festival, held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 14, in historic downtown Weatherford, offers a variety of activities, food and entertainment for all ages.

Admission is $5 for adults and children under 12 are free.

Parker County is experiencing a great harvest of peaches this year, so plenty of peaches will be on hand. Visitors can choose from a variety of treats, including homemade peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach pie, peach juleps, peach tea, peach smoothies, ice cream topped with fresh peaches and fresh, juicy peaches.

A Peach Pedal Bike Ride, with more than 2,200 cyclists, starts at 7:30 a.m. from Weatherford High School, with routes of 100K, 39 miles, 26 miles and nine miles.

A bus will shuttle riders from the school to the festival and free shuttle parking lots are available.

More than 200 vendors will provide arts and crafts, fresh produce and homemade items, in addition to specials from downtown merchants throughout the day.

Three stages of live entertainment will feature local celebrities, while slides, rides, face painting and entertainment can be found at the Kiddie Korner.

For more information, visit PeachFestivalTX.com. To register for the bike ride, visit PeachPedal.com.

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newsbriefs Practical Solar Energy Advice at Seminars

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SA Solar, based in Richardson, will hold free solar education seminars at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon, July 28, at Central Market, in Plano, to provide information about the fundamentals of solar energy, solar system design, savings and payback formulas. Topics include what to look for in equipment and components to build a high-quality system. A Q&A session will allow attendees to ask questions about new or existing systems, installation, federal rebates, install costs, HOA requirements, do-it-yourself kits and turnkey systems.

Prices of components such as solar panels and inverters have dropped almost 50 percent in the last two years, making systems more affordable and generating a quicker payback. USA Solar’s electric systems are scalable, which means there is an option of starting with a smaller, eight-panel system that generates a large portion of needed energy, versus purchasing a one-size-fits-all system. Because the components work together, panels can be added over time.

Location: 320 Coit Rd., Central Market Community Room, Plano. For more information, call 972-231-4800 or visit USASolarInc.com. See ad, page 35.

Tour des Fleurs Benefits the Dallas Arboretum

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he Dallas Arboretum will host the seventh annual Tour des Fleurs (TDF12), a USA Track and Field sanctioned event, on September 15. The 10K and 20K races will take place at White Rock Lake, with a family-friendly post-race party at the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn in the arboretum, featuring music

by Decades.

The 20K race begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 10K race at 8 a.m. A postrace party begins at 8:45 a.m., with award presentations at 9:30 a.m.

Hydration stations will be positioned along the courses. Online registration closes September 11. Packet pickup will be held at all DFW area Run On! locations from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

September 11 through 13. Race fee includes a race shirt, refreshments, admittance to the post-race party and concert.

Families attending the TDF12 event will enjoy a host of activities prior to opening to the general public at 9 a.m., including live entertainers, photo opportunities and fun at the Lennox International Walk in the Garden. Local restaurants will provide post-race food and refreshment and massage therapists will be on hand.

Free parking is available off-site, with shuttle buses running from 6 to 11:30 a.m. Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. For more info, call 214-5156500 or visit TourDesFleurs.org to register.

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KidsFest Built One Brick at a Time

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he LEGO KidsFest national tour stops at the Austin Convention Center, August 31 through September 2, filled with hands-on interactive and educational activities for the whole family. Kids of all ages get the chance to sharpen their creative skills with acres of hands-on, minds-on brickbuilding fun.

KidsFest offers a model gallery with 40 life-sized models made entirely from the blocks, live demonstrations and activities with master builders, a games arena where LEGO board games can be played, construction zones with creative free builds, a custom race car-building area with competition races and a marketplace where official KidsFest tour goods are available.

Tickets provide an entrance and exit time for specified sessions. Once a session concludes, the bricks are taken apart so that they can be reused for the next group of attendees. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or at the event box office.

Location: 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin.

For more info, visit LegoKidsFest.com.

kudos Dr. Yu First in DFW to Receive NUCCA Certification

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r. Cecilia Yu, of Synergy Balance, in Dallas, has earned a level one certification from the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA), one of the most rigorous within the chiropractic community. She is the only certification candidate in the DFW area and one of only three in the state of Texas.

Dr. Cecilia Yu

The main role of NUCCA is to evaluate for and correct postural and neurological imbalance, referred to as Atlas Subluxation Complex (ASC). This unique form of chiropractic spinal health care uses a specific procedure focused on correcting a small misalignment of the upper neck, which ultimately restores optimal balance to the entire spinal column; addressing the head, atlas and cervical spine, contracted spinal musculature, postural distortion and short leg phenomena.

The NUCCA certification consists of three distinct levels of certification that must all be earned before a NUCCA doctor can become board certified and join a distinctive group of board certified NUCCA doctors, of which currently numbers only 26 in the world. The certification program focuses on in-depth chiropractic education, training and development including expanded proficiency in X-ray analysis, biomechanics, patient evaluation and gentle adjusting of the spine to reduce ASC. without forceful popping or cracking.

“Going through the process of certification has been strenuous and rewarding” says Dr. Yu. “For me it is part of the continual transition in my role as a NUCCA doctor in providing the ultimate in care and skill in helping restore balance and health of the body.”

Location: 12740 Hillcrest Rd., Ste. 138, Dallas. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 972-387-4700 or visit MySynergyBalance.com.

See ad, page 7.

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businessprofile

brain balance Achievement Center Where disconnected kids connect with success

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he Brain Balance program brings hope to families of children that suffer from behavioral, academic and social challenges. As a specialized achievement center, Brain Balance utilizes a drug-free, multifaceted approach to address the underlying issues in many of the developmental and learning disorders that impact children today.

The unique Brain Balance program was designed to help children with neurobehavioral and developmental disorders become more focused and better behaved, improve their academic performance and enhance their communication and social skills. With more than 15 years of success, the Brain Balance program works with a child’s strengths and provides strategies to compensate for specific weaknesses, while addressing the fundamental problem of imbalance in the brain.

At the core of most of the disorders is desynchronized processing speed, or an imbalance between the two hemispheres of the brain, resulting in a functional disconnection.

Even though there is no physical damage, the halves of the brain are not communicating or processing information the way they should. This faulty communication creates the complexity of these disorders which affects every functional system in the body: motor, sensory, immune, visual-spatial and cognitive. Each child has a unique combination of functional weaknesses and challenges that must be addressed individually through assessment, documentation and use of

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extensive testing in all areas of function and treatment.

By promoting the development of new pathways and stronger connections in weaker regions of the brain, processing speeds increase and the communication between the two hemispheres is restored. The Brain Balance program combines sensory-motor training and specific cognitive activities with nutritional support to achieve optimum brain and body functions. The program is designed to improve each function individually, becoming progressively more challenging and integrative as the child’s gains are realized. Because this function precedes further development, a solid foundation is necessary to further develop strong behavioral, emotional and cognitive skills.

The Brain Balance program is presented in a nurturing and enjoyable fashion, improving brain function through sensory-motor and academic activities that have been developed specifically for children. This has proven to be much more effective than extra help in school or behavioral counseling alone, and provides parents with an in-depth understanding of why their child is struggling and what can be done.

Location: 1501 Preston Rd., Ste. 550, Plano. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 972-248-9482 or visit BrainBalancePlano.com. See ad, page 6.

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Why Corn Syrup is Worse than Sugar

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hy is it important to choose natural sugars instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

Dr. Vanessa Bundy, a pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, remarks, “Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars and has some byproducts [that are] believed to be bad for us.”

Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk. The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated highfructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the mega-sweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy).

Bundy explains, “The overall amount of fructose that is in HFCS is not much different than the amount in table sugar, but it’s believed there’s something in the syrup processing that plays a role in [producing] the bad byproducts of metabolism.”

Rice Syrup Alert

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onsider reading labels and avoiding or restricting foods sweetened with rice syrup, at least for now. A recent study by researchers at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, found levels of arsenic in foods containing rice syrup that exceeded U.S. standards for bottled water. The sampling of products included cereal bars, energy shots (drinks) and baby formulas sweetened with organic brown rice syrup. Arsenic is toxic and potentially carcinogenic, and the researchers are pushing for regulatory limits in food, like those that protect drinking water. natural awakenings

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Wondrous Watermelon

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n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers.

One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected. These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions— associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood.

“This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon.

“Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

To Stay Sharp, Keep Moving

Eat Fiber for Health and Longevity

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ow consumers have another convincing argument to add more fiber to their diet. According to a National Cancer Institute study at the National Institutes of Health, which followed patients over a nine-year period, scientists associated the intake of fiber (about 30 grams per day) with a reduced risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

Source: Archives of Internal Medicine

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erobic exercise not only gets the heart pumping, it is also good for brain health.

According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aerobic workouts can reduce the risk of dementia and slow its progression if it starts, because they deliver oxygen to the brain and generate nutritional factors that improve brain functioning. Exercise also facilitates neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Cancer Prevention in a Spice

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his year, an estimated 52,610 people (38,380 men and 14,230 women) will develop cancer in the head and neck, leading to an estimated 11,500 deaths (or just under 22 percent), according to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s publication, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. New hope may lie in an ancient spice.

A pilot study conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that eating curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, works to suppress a cell-signaling pathway that spurs the growth of malignancies in the head and neck. Further, curcumin reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (naturally occurring regulatory proteins) within saliva.

Turmeric is widely used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking (curry, for example), and has been long valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. In India, women have used it for centuries as an anti-aging agent rubbed into the skin, as a poultice to promote wound healing and as a treatment for menstrual cramps.

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The Lowdown on Low Iron

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ow levels of iron in the blood not only cause fatigue, but also may be linked to more serious health risks, including dangerous blood clots.

Iron deficiency is widespread, and thought to affect at least 1 billion people worldwide, mostly women.

Alleviating such deficiencies is a preventive measure.

Source: Imperial College, London

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Shine On

White Roofs Cool Local & Global Warming

Some things are easy. A new study from researchers at NASA and New York’s Columbia University has concluded that painting a city’s roofs white or another light color could reduce the local ambient temperature by 5 percent or more during hot summer months. This negates the phenomenon scientists refer to as the “urban heat island effect”, in which the dark jungles of asphalt, metal and concrete turn cities into heat reservoirs, soaking up the warmth of the sun instead of reflecting solar radiation back into the atmosphere.

In New York City, it was discovered that a white-surfaced roof was 43 percent cooler than its black counterpart. The city passed a law in 2007 to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 30 percent by 2030; increasing the city’s albedo (the amount of reflected solar radiation) by brightening its surfaces is one of the quickest, cheapest and most effective ways to achieve significant reductions.

After announcing a plan to alter roofs atop the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal buildings in the summer of 2010, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “Cool roofs are one of the quickest and lowest-cost ways we can reduce our global carbon emissions and begin the hard work of slowing climate change.”

Source: Miller-McCune.com

Expanding Problem

Cities Growing Like Weeds Worldwide Expanding cities around the globe, especially in fast-growing countries like China, India and Brazil, are putting the world under increasing environmental stress, according to experts at a climate conference, Planet Under Pressure, in London, reports Reuters. The additional 1.5 million square kilometers of space they expect to be occupied by 2030 will mean growing greenhouse gas emissions and resource demand. The United Nations foresees global population rising from 7 billion to 9 billion people by 2050, adding roughly a million people each week.

Farsighted urban planners want to improve how cities are planned, developed and run. “Everything being brought into the city from outside—food, water, products and energy—needs to be sourced sustainably,” observes Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Utility meters and sensors that monitor power generation network capacities and electricity supply and demand can help conserve energy. Builders can also target more efficient land use, better building standards and policies to promote public transportation instead of vehicle use. More urban areas need to follow the example of cities like Vancouver, in Canada, which obtains 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, and has developed a 100-year sustainability plan.

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Sweet Survival

Bees & Superbees Update While bee colonies die off around the world, pesticide chemical companies continue to protect their businesses by lobbying against bans on neonicotinoids, a group of nicotinebased toxins designed to paralyze insects by attacking their nervous systems. And that, claim critics, includes honeybees.

Mounting authoritative research undermines the pesticide industry’s long-repeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations.

The current double-whammy for honeybees is an Asian mite, the varroa, which feeds on honeybee young and adults and spreads viruses. To fight the pest, commercial beekeepers have turned to heavy feeding and medication to try to keep hives alive.

Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s honeybee lab, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that have studied for the last decade why some hives had low mite levels, have determined that the bees in those colonies were able to detect mites hiding in sealed cells and feeding on developing young. The researchers’ goal is to breed a queen that will pass on to her colony the traits of resistance to pests and disease, gentleness, productivity and winter hardiness, thus creating a superbee. The project is ongoing.

Source: Environmental Health News

Storm Clouds

Data Centers Leave Bigfoot Carbon Footprints Giant data centers, known as “clouds,” that store and transmit data, photos, emails, songs and streaming videos every day, have become one of the fastest-growing consumers of worldwide electricity. Now, a Greenpeace International report details the truth about how much coal is burned to operate and maintain this virtual, online cloud of electronic data transmission worldwide.

Every day, tons of asthma-inducing, climate-destroying coal pollution is emitted into the air just to keep the Internet going. The good news is that tech industry leaders such as Facebook and Google are starting to quit the coal habit; Apple’s new North Carolina data center will run in part on renewable, biogas-powered fuel cells and a large array of solar panels.

A Greenpeace initiative is working to persuade Microsoft, Amazon and others to likewise disassociate their brands from the specter of poisoned air currently damaging the climate.

Take action at Tinyurl.com/dirtycloud.

Senior Trips

Greycations Rock with the Whole Family The U.S. Travel Industry Association estimates that more than 5 million family vacations a year in the United States now encompass three generations, with grandparents often footing the bill.

Multi-generational travel is a hot trend, having increased from 22 to 32 percent in the last five years, with the phenomenon expected to grow as the U.S. population ages.

Travel companies, hotels and theme parks have taken notice and are eager to cater to the trend. Cruise lines are especially active in marketing fixed-price packages that include activities for all ages, meals and group discounts. All-inclusive resorts and vacation rental agents are also on board, offering plans to accommodate all budgets.

Source: Orlando Sun-Sentinel

Earth Quaking

Vermont Says, ‘Don’t Frack on Me’ Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, the controversial practice used to extract natural gas from the ground by injecting water, sand and chemicals deep into the Earth to crack shale rock, which frees oil and gas.

Proponents claim that fracking is producing energy and jobs, but critics fear the chemicals are seeping into the groundwater. The process is also suspected of causing mild earthquakes.

“This is a big deal,” says Governor Peter Shumlin. “This will ensure that we do not inject chemicals into groundwater in a desperate pursuit for energy.”

Petition your legislators to ban fracking in your state and around the country at Tinyurl.com/banthefracking.

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Practical Options for Chlorine-Free Swimming Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on. In the typical, chlorine-laced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed. Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available.

Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally chlorinated pool.

An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and sometimes silver ions to maintain cleanliness. No salt and little or no chlorine are used.

An oxidation system is a chemical-free way to keep pools disinfected using ultraviolet light or electricity; it requires a generator.

Production of ultrasonic waves pulsed through the water are the key to sonic cleaning; such a device destroys algae at a cellular level.

Creating a totally natural ecosystem pool employs plants to form a breathable bottom more akin to a lake.

MotherEarthNews.com (which offers building instructions) notes, “It can be constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech and once established, call for only a modicum of management. You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn.

Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.”

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here’s no doubt that air quality is a serious, ongoing problem, but Air North Texas is out to help area residents breathe a little easier by helping to improve the region’s air quality. Formed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) with support of the Air Quality Public Relations Task Force, Air North Texas is a regional air quality public awareness campaign aimed at helping communities understand the importance of health and environmental issues associated with high ozone levels. It is driven by regional partners comprising local, city, government and nonprofit entities, as well as health, education and environmental groups with diverse backgrounds and expertise from across North Texas.

According to Pamela Burns, communications coordinator for NCTCOG, Air North Texas was formed to give people a sense of ownership; a sense that they could make a positive impact on overall air quality by making clean air choices. “Back then, people were getting a lot of different messages from local governments and transit agencies,” she says. “It just made sense to get together and create one cohesive regional voice so that 6.5 million residents were hearing the same information.”

The cumulative effect of those same residents making clean air choices, like reducing emissions, can not only help improve air quality, but protect public health and welfare, improve quality of life and even preserve economic vitality in the region. How is this done? It’s actually pretty simple, according to Jenny Danieau, a senior transportation planner for Air Quality Policy/Program Development. She says the air quality problem is centered on ozone, which forms when nitrogen oxides and/or volatile organic compounds combine under sunlight and intense heat. Emission sources include vehicles, power plants, forest fires, oil and gas drilling operations and even dry cleaners, paint shops and bakeries. If individuals, local governments and businesses can make a commitment to reduce emissions, it could make a profound impact.

“High ozone concentrations affect everybody, but is especially dangerous for children, the elderly and those people with respiratory problems,” notes Danieau. Ozone exposure can make it more difficult to breathe deeply, causing shortness of breath and pain, coughing and a sore or scratchy throat. Breathing ozone-polluted air also aggravates lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema and

chronic bronchitis.

With all we know about the causes of ozone, it’s no wonder that summertime is considered the peak of ozone season, when the air quality is typically at its worst. This ozone season, Air North Texas is encouraging individuals, local governments and businesses to Be Air Aware, and is holding the third annual Clean Air Action Day on July 7, which is the date designated each year for the event.

Communications Specialist Whitney Vandiver says participation is easy. “We are encouraging residents to make a pledge to execute at least one clean air action anytime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on that day,” she says. Examples include carpooling, using mass transit, bicycling or walking; conserving electricity by turning off lights or using less water; maintaining a consistent driving speed; and combining errands.

The hope, notes Vandiver, is that these same participants will extend their commitment to foster long-term behavioral change. Employers, for instance, can offer a compressed workweek or flexible scheduling and instead of in-person meetings, hold teleconferences. “Progressive businesses can really set an example for others and make quite an impact,” she says.

North Texans are also encouraged to sign up to receive Air Pollution Watch and Warning alerts to know when the region’s air quality will be unhealthy. An Air Pollution Watch is issued for a day predicted to be a public health risk, or when we are likely to have bad air pollution. If air pollution levels actually reach unhealthy levels, based on monitor readings, an Air Pollution Warning will be issued.

According to Burns, the warnings and watches will also be posted on Facebook and Twitter, and will appear on local news stations. Individuals that sign up will receive the alerts via email.

The innovative and collaborative efforts of Air North Texas partners attracted the attention of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In May 2009, Air North Texas received a Clean Air Excellence award from the EPA. Established in 2000, these annual awards honor innovative efforts to improve air quality.

“Without a doubt, we are making strides to make the air quality in our region significantly better,” states Danieau.

To sign up for Air Pollution Watches and Warnings, visit AirNorthTexas.org. For more info about Clean Air Action Day, call 817-704-5639 or visit AirNorthTexas.org/7777.asp.

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The Truth about GMOs Plant Pathologist Don Huber Reveals the Risks

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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t least 70 percent of processed foods in supermarkets contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, mainly from corn, soy, canola, sugar beets and cottonseed oil. Yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require GMO food labeling, despite overwhelming consumer support for their “right to know.”

Genetic engineering goes beyond traditional plant breeding because it allows scientists to cross species barriers and insert a gene from one organism into another that would not normally occur. Examples include inserting bacterial DNA into a plant to effect traits such as pest or herbicide resistance.

Plant Pathologist and Purdue University Professor Emeritus Don Huber, Ph.D.,

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speaks out internationally about the risky business of biotechnology.

We are told we need GMOs to “feed the world,” but will GMOs provide affordable food for the masses, as Monsanto ads tell us?

There is nothing in the GMO process that has added any new yield potential to any crop. All of the yield increases achieved in the past 15 years have been through traditional breeding programs.

When Professor Karen McAfee, an economist at Yale University, analyzed the GMO claim, she found that the only entity that benefited was the biotechnology industry (Geoforum report). Nutritional quality has suffered, food safety

has been compromised by the toxic entities involved in the genetic engineering process and farmers’ production costs have increased significantly, while quality and harvested yield potential have decreased. What we see in practice are failed promises.

What is the risk and potential harm to people and the planet due to GMOs? There are two serious risk factors involved in current genetically engineered plants. The first is an increase in plant, animal and human diseases plus pests associated with GMO crops, reported by sources as diverse as the European Journal of Agronomy, Earth Open Source and the University of Leipzig, in Germany. The second is abusive use of the chemical products that the herbicide-tolerant GMOs have been developed to tolerate; supporting studies include research published in the European Journal of Agronomy and the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation’s Forum.

For example, glyphosate in many weed killer formulations is used excessively both on Roundup-ready crops and as a single chemical for general weed control. This has resulted in super weeds, super pathogens, compromised natural biological controls and devastated components of the soil biology responsible for nutrient availability and function.

Recent research from institutions around the world, including the UK’s King’s College and Leipzig University, is now showing a link between GMO crops and/or the products they produce or tolerate and increased incidence of mutations, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, allergies, birth defects, cancer, reproductive failure and other health effects. It is a heavy price for society to pay for a massive experiment.

Scientists also are seeing hazardous levels of some of the products excessively used to grow GMO crops accumulating in the Earth’s soil, water and air. The biodegrading process of those substances often takes much longer than anticipated, and damage to non-target crops, plants and organisms

is becoming a serious concern (Plant and Soil and Geoderma).

Scientists also are finding that such ‘foreign’ genes in the environment are quite promiscuous and can persist, perhaps indefinitely, in soil, intestinal or plant environments with unknown health consequences (Reproductive Toxicology, Aquaculture Research and Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry).

Several countries have banned importing crops grown in any field where one of five corn hybrids were previously grown, for instance, because soil microbes have picked up the GMO genes from decomposing plant residues and can transmit the genes to future crops— resulting in the toxic product possibly being present in the later crop. No one knows how to remove the GMO foreign genes once they are introduced.

Looking to the future, should we be concerned by chemical companies’ lobbying for approval of the next leap in GMOs, to 2,4-D resistant crops?

Like glyphosate tolerance, 2,4-D resistance is based on flawed science and a failure to understand that agriculture is the management of a delicately interrelated ecological system, comprised of the plant and its various environments (biological, chemical and physical), rather than the selection of ‘silver bullets’. Adding 2,4-D tolerance introduces another foreign and potentially toxic protein in the plant and an additional toxic chemical applied directly to food and animal feed. Food safety, nutritional quality and potential yield will all be compromised in the process.

Do you see any benefits from this technology?

The GMO technology could be a powerful tool when we gain enough understanding to use it properly and effectively. We are a long way from gaining that essential understanding. The current rush to commercialize it and widespread implementation of the associated hazardous and ineffective products currently on the market may well be a major deterrent to future use of the technology

when it is properly understood.

What can people do to avoid GMOs and protect their health?

Buy organic foods, preferably from known local growers, and stay alert to the issue to take needed grassroots actions. Future historians may well remark not about how many pounds of pesticide we did or didn’t apply, but how willing we were to sacrifice our children and jeopardize future generations for the massive flawed experiment of genetic engineering only to benefit the bottom line of a commercial enterprise.

Petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to require labeling of GMO foods at JustLabelIt.org.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). Hear her interview with Don Huber at Tinyurl. com/foodsleuth.

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Radiant Barriers Reflect Savings & Comfort

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any North Texas property homeowners fret over the energy costs of maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. While most stress more over heat concerns than winter weather, many of them fail to realize that the same application that addresses unwanted heat and cool air loss in the summer can provide the benefit of keeping the warmth in and the cold out in the winter months. Radiant barriers, a rapidly growing option within the energy savings industry for both new home and retrofit applications, is becoming an environmentally friendly system to lower energy costs and increase energy efficiencies.

Radiant Barriers A radiant barrier is typically a highly reflective material, like aluminum or metallic foil, that blocks or reflects heat transfer by thermal radiation. Because all materials emit energy by thermal radiation as a result of their temperature, the amount of energy radiated is dependent upon the surface temperature (emissivity) and reflectivity of the material.

Especially intense in the country’s southern regions, summer heat generates solar energy that is absorbed by the roof and heats the roof sheathing, causing the underside of the sheathing and the roof framing in the attic to become hot. These surfaces then radiate heat downward toward the attic floor. Radiant barriers reduce that energy flow by blocking the heat transfer and so reduce the amount of solar energy reaching the attic floor. The attic’s surface temperatures are lowered, including the heat transfer to attic insulation, for an overall reduction of attic air temperature.

By measuring the percentage of energy, or heat, that is intercepted by the barrier and reflected outward, barriers can be evaluated on performance and whether they meet energy code requirements established by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) which establishes guidelines for Energy Star certification. Third-party verification is conducted through testing by associations such as the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association (RIMA) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). In order for radiant barriers to meet code and testing specs, they must have a minimum reflectivity measurement of 90 percent and an emissivity rating of 0.1 or less.

Three Barrier Types Radiant barriers come in a variety of forms, with the three most popular being reflective radiant barrier paint, reflective laminated roof sheathing and reflective foil sheet. Each uses reflective aluminum material, with the major difference being how the barrier is installed. No matter the type of barrier, its effectiveness depends upon proper installation and the need for the barrier to face an open air space through which heat would otherwise flow.

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Radiant barrier paint or interior radiation control coatings (IRCC) are sprayed or brushed directly onto the underside of rafters and conventional oriented strand board (OSB) roof sheathing. IRCC may be applied to the interior side of exterior walls, as well.

Due to variables in the application, effectiveness and results may vary.

Radiant barrier that is laminated or bonded directly to roof sheathing during manufacture is typically used for new construction and can be found in a variety of sheathing materials, with barrier on one or both sides. This application can deflect a large amount of heat from penetrating through the roof and is a straightforward application, resulting in sheathing and a barrier being applied at the same time and making it a popular choice for new construction.

Radiant barrier foil is manufactured as a roll of highly reflective, double-sided aluminum or metalized sheeting, which is available with or without perforations for breathability.

Because the barrier foil is stapled under the rafters and crawlspaces, it can be installed either during new construction or as a retrofit on existing homes. Foil barriers may have a higher install cost as a retrofit, but recent tests show that radiant barriers applied to the rafters are the most cost-effective method and the application preferred by DOE for installing retrofit radiant barriers.

Local Resources Energy Attic, a North Texas company specializing in energy-saving products,

utilizes a foil barrier insulation system.

Owner Ryan Amerson says, “We have found foil radiant barrier to be an effective component of a full insulation system in permanently reducing energy costs. We use a durable, double-sided 99 percent pure aluminum foil that is stapled under the rafters and crawlspaces that has been tested to reflect 97 percent of the radiant heat. We’ve seen owners experience up to 40 percent lower energy costs and enjoy a more comfortable living area, since the barrier helps keep temperatures consistent throughout the home.” A full insulation system can reduce attic temperatures by 40 to 50 degrees in the summer, ultimately reducing the temperature of your ductwork and allowing your air conditioner to operate more efficiently.

Radiant barrier is not an insulator, but when installed correctly and utilized as part of an insulating system, it can increase the insulation effectiveness and indirectly contribute to maximizing the R-values of insulation components.

“We propose a three component insulation system approach,” says Amerson.

“Our foil barrier prevents radiant heat from entering or escaping; reducing the energy spent on heating and cooling.

Adding loose-fill fiberglass insulation to the recommended specifications keeps your cool air from escaping into the attic. Soffit vents or a solar-powered attic fan increases air flow to keep the heat out of the attic away from the barrier.

Each component complements one another, maximizing their effectiveness in producing a comfortable living environment and energy savings.”

Because each building is unique, seeking an energy efficiency expert is the first step in understanding what type of barrier and insulation system will work best for any situation. Be sure the products meet the energy efficiency standards set by EPA and DOE to qualify for federal tax credits.

Energy Attic installs and services radiant barriers, solar attic fans, attic insulation, attic tents and more in tailoring an energy reduction system for your home or business. For more information or to schedule a free estimate, call 972-5480088 or visit EnergyAttic.com. See ad, page 13. natural awakenings

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GROWING UP

GREEN Lessons to Help Lighten Future Footprints

by Hilary Ferrand

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arents schooled in environmental principles strive to guide their children in like-minded directions.

How can we inspire them to join in addressing larger challenges without coming across as a lecturer about yet another obligation? Thankfully, there are many ways to make green living a feel-good, even easy and fun habit.

Cutting Consumerism

The most important factor is to live as an example. Parents best teach children to buy less by buying less themselves.

Discuss various considerations and ask for their opinions.

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and use it in artwork. Cut apart old jeans and turn them into skirts. Decorate glass jars and repurpose them as storage for pantry foods and miscellany.

Take children to the local dump to identify items that could be recycled or reused. University of Utah research attests that half of all U.S. garbage could be recycled. In practice, we settle for about 2 percent.

Encourage youngsters to make their opinions known. When a toy’s package is much larger than it needs to be, help them write the maker a letter asking the manufacturer to green their business.

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of a new toy with their own experiences with it; does it measure up?

Give kids attractive options and practice in making choices. “I tell them what a product contains and if it’s proven to cause health problems,” says Mary Marsh, a mother of three in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “I also will tell them about a natural alternative. I really want them to make these important decisions themselves. I can’t decide for them later on.”

Taming Trash

Challenge children to find reusable alternatives to disposable household items. Turn it into a game; conduct experiments to see how well the alternatives work and try their ideas.

Put a spin on recycling. Instead of rinsing milk jugs and putting them out for recycling, save some to create an igloo indoors. Unwind that old sweater

Help children become experts. “Kids can inspire their friends and parents to be more environmentally conscious,” advises Dr. Moshe Lewis, chief of physical medicine and rehab at the California Pacific Medical Center, in San Francisco.

Surround the family with nature.

“Kids are naturally curious. As they learn about the natural habitat of animals, their importance in the ecosystem and how beautiful they are, they develop an appreciation for the diverse flora and fauna species on Earth,” says Lewis.

Barbara Smith started the Bow Wow Meow Kids Club at the Almost Home humane shelter, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, so that more children could visit the animals. “Volunteering at the shelter has more benefits for kids than just playing with cats and dogs,” says Smith. “It teaches how to be kind, how to earn trust and try to heal. It teaches them to be humane.”

Involve kids in choosing good food. “I like to produce some food at home so we can lessen our footprints a bit more,” says Marsh. Two of her children help care for the family’s quails and collect eggs. The third creates cartoons about the downside of factory farms.

Tough Talking

Environmental challenges can appear daunting, and may make children feel

fearful or even guilty that they can’t help.

A parent can help calm their nerves, offer constructive perspective and help them feel like part of the solution.

“Keep the tone of conversation on possibilities, rather than impending doom,” counsels Licensed Mental Health Counselor Brooke Randolph, of Indianapolis, Indiana. “Focus on what could happen, instead of what will.”

Look for the positives. “A single choice is not causing global warming or the extinction of a species; rather, it is a build-up of several choices, made by many people, over and over again.”

Talk about current incremental changes that are helping.

Make doable, Earth-friendly goals and act together to make a difference.

“No matter how small it is,” says Randolph, “if children feel they are doing something positive, they can feel more in control.”

Finally, encourage self-expression. “For kids, being able to verbalize or express their feelings is critical,” says Lewis. “Sometimes, this requires more than just talk therapy. I have found that art and other creative expressions are a way to work through various emotions.”

Hilary Ferrand is a freelance writer in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

What Children See, They Will Become

by Dr. Sandy Gluckman ost parents know their kids are watching what they do and what they say, understanding their values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors may well be passed on to their children as adults. Perhaps what many parents do not fully realize is the degree and extent to which this is happening.

The behaviors children see their parents display become part of their social DNA and determine how they feel about themselves, others and life in general. When parents exhibit the best of values and do not allow life’s pressures to compromise those values, the child responds to life’s situations in much the same way, exhibiting those same wonderful values they witnessed in their parents.

What parents do and say can have a chemical effect on the child as well, triggering the release of either healthy or unhealthy chemicals in the child’s body and brain, directly impacting the child’s chemistry, neurotransmitters and hormones. Calm, happy, healthy parents stimulate healthy chemical activity in their children. When parents are stressed, they stimulate stress chemicals in their children, making them more likely to develop learning, mood and behavior challenges.

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Here are a few steps to being a great role model for children: n Ask yourself if kids see values from you that you would want them to live by in their own lives. n Speak about the importance of core values your family stands by. n Check your stress level and become aware of how you behave and speak when stressed. n Learn skills for reducing stress, keeping body and brain healthy in a stressfree way.

We can help keep the stress and anxious feelings out of our children’s lives and help them to create a pattern of peace and tranquility. Setting a positive example is a gift that parents can give to their children that will carry over into their adult life, which in turn they will reflect to their own children.

What children see, they will become.

Dr. Sandy Gluckman, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and educator on effective, whole brain learning, along with creator of the program Parents Take Charge! For more info, call 972-7581246 or visit ParentsTakeCharge.com.

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LOCAVORE NATION SAVOR THE REIGN OF REGIONAL FOODS

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onsider Boston cod, Georgia peach pie, Florida’s Indian River grapefruit, wheat from Kansas, heirloom tomatoes from Colorado, Michigan sour cherries, Texas pinto beans and California wines.

While the definition of American cuisine is difficult to pinpoint, it definitely exists in regional form, say the Americans polled by the James Beard Foundation. It’s the particular tastes of the places we call home.

There’s a delicious reason why regional foods remain popular; as The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture found, the average “fresh” food item on American dinner tables now travels 1,500 miles to get there—and often tastes like it.

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mate of a region, as well as the ethnic or regional heritage of their producers,” advises Rachelle H. Saltzman, folklife coordinator and director of the Iowa Place-Based Foods project. She notes that regional food might be considered a result of the happy pairing of nature and nurture.

Regional foods start with terroir, a French term that refers to a peculiar combination of microclimate and geography. If we draw a circle with its center in our own backyard, the area within the circumference of the circle that encloses the same climate and geography is the general terroir.

Although terroir is in wide use in reference to wines, it also applies to any food. Terroir accounts for the differences in flavor between mild orange blossom honey from Arizona, aromatic and pear-like tupelo honey from Florida, amber-colored and medium-

flavored clover honey from Iowa and dark and slightly sulfurous sunflower honey originating in South Dakota.

“When you eat honey that local bees make, you’re eating an easily digestible, raw food full of enzymes, pollen, vitamins, proteins and minerals from the region,” says Tony Schwager of Anthony’s Beehive, in Lawrence, Kansas. Bees forage for nectar in nearby blossoms and then do all the processing in the hive. The result is a regional food yielding more than 300 varieties across the United States.

Even Vermont maple syrup can register the flavor changes from terroir, according to Amy Trubek, assistant professor of nutrition and food sciences at The University of Vermont and author of The Taste of Place: A Cultural Journey Into Terroir. Trubek is participating in an ongoing study of the character of small-batch maple syrups.

“Like Burgundy wines or Savoie cheeses, the terroir of maple syrups matters,” she says. For example, maple syrup—a whole food made only from the sap that rises in the tree only after a long, cold winter—can taste different depending on whether the maple tree grows in areas rich in limestone (giving flavor notes of caramel, vanilla and bitter almond) or schist (where minerals yield a slightly moldy note), giving it a unique taste of place.

Wild Bounty Before European settlement here, Native American tribes were often identified—and strengthened physically and spiritually—by the regional foods they ate, whether gathered by hunting or fishing in the wild or raised themselves. Early visiting explorers and naturalists noted such delicacies as wild strawberries growing along the New Hampshire shoreline, native persimmons in Virginia and beach plums on Cape Cod. In Early American Gardens: For Meate or Medicine, gardener and author Ann Leighton chronicles which plants were native to New England and which ones the 17th-century colonists brought or had sent from England.

The resulting cuisine evolved into a fusion of English recipes with New World ingredients.

Through many generations, regional cuisines developed along the Eastern seaboard, often featuring maple syrup, cranberries, wild blackberries, corn, pumpkins, Carolina gold rice, cod, clams, blue crab,

shad and shrimp. Grafting new and old world plants produced the happy accidents of the Bartlett pear, Concord grape and Newtown Pippin apple.

What grew in these innovative gardens naturally began to grace American tables.

“Native corn became a truly American food,” observes Lenore Greenstein, a food and nutrition journalist who has taught at several U.S. universities. “The corn of the settlers, however, was not the sweet corn we know today, but the field corn used to feed livestock and make corn meal, syrup and starches. Sweet corn was unknown until 1779, yet by 1850 it had replaced field corn on American tables.”

Ethnic Traditions Beyond the land itself, regional foods continue to be influenced by the transportation routes followed in early trading ventures; the ways of the English homeland were soon joined by those of African slaves.

Greenstein relates that New Orleans’ famous gumbo comes from the African ngombo, for okra, its “In this wine, you can taste principal ingredient. the magical place where The thick stew gets our children, Hailey and some of its distinctive flavor and smooth Loren, grew up. Aromas texture from gumbo file of blackberries and bay powder made of dried, leaves, like those that grow wild sassafras leaves.

In other parts of the along the spring-fed creek South, a cuisine that with subtle notes of tobacco, became known as soul smoke and earth, dance in food grew up around dishes made from prothe background, derived duce that slaves could grow in their own from the soil itself.” kitchen gardens: boiled ~ Janet Trefethen, of Trefethen peanuts, sweet potato Family Vineyards, in Napa, pie, boiled greens and black-eyed peas.

California, about its HaLo Immigrants from cabernet sauvignon.

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What’s Growing in Your Region?

Slow Food, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to “good, clean and fair food,” has created an American Ark of Taste, its list of regional foods. Backyard entries include the granite beauty apple from New Hampshire, green striped cushaw [squash] from Tennessee, handharvested wild rice from Minnesota, Four Corners gold bean from Colorado, Padre plum from California and Alaskan birch syrup. (See SlowFoodUSA.org/ downloads/Ark_ Foods_By_Region_ 9.29_.09_.pdf)

the New World during the potato famine of the 1840s and those Europeans promised free land under the Homestead Acts of the 1860s brought garden seeds, favorite plants and ethnic food traditions with them, further enlarging our country’s collective eating repertoire to include sauerkraut, coleslaw, cheesecake, cinnamon rolls and potato salad.

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LOCAL • FRESH • DELICIOUS Many people think that buying locally grown foods takes considerably more time, money and effort, but today local farms and growers offer options that make eating green and healthy easier and more enjoyable than ever. Here are just a few local, sustainable, “green” food sources eager to distribute their bounty:

Circle N Dairy

940-372-0343 CircleNDairy.com Circle N Dairy is a second-generation dairy farm dedicated to the tradition of family farming. Situated in Lindsay, Circle N Dairy keeps their cows pampered to avoid stress, even working with a nutritionist to ensure their health so they provide great-tasting milk. In addition to fresh, raw milk, including chocolate, Circle N Dairy offers raw cream, fresh, range-free eggs, garden-fresh produce, homemade jellies and canned goods.

Helping others to understand where their food comes from and why family farming is important, small groups can call to book an educational tour to experience the farm. As an incentive to experience local, healthy, raw milk, customers receive a free pint of fresh chocolate milk with the first gallon purchase of raw milk.

Georgia’s Farmers Market 972-516-4765 GeorgiasFarmersMarket.com

Georgia’s Farmers Market, in Plano, is a year-round market carrying in-season local fruits and vegetables, fresh coffees, teas, more than 100 varieties of trail mix, honey, bee pollen, jams and jellies, breads and seasonal plants and flowers.

Georgia’s works with local vendors and suppliers to offer only the best quality produce and products, reinforcing the understanding that local means the fruits and vegetables bought from their store were locally grown.

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Honey Pot Farm

972-834-4000 Facebook.com/HoneyPotFarm With more than 40 beehives, the Honey Pot Farm, in McKinney, sells raw, local honey at local venues, taking the opportunity to share with others the benefits of bees, bee pollen and raw, local honey. Honey Pot Farm offers bee pollen, honey and flavored honey sticks.

Bee pollen is packed with 22 amino acids, natural antibiotic factors, 18 enzymes, 27 minerals and around 16 vitamins. Because local, raw honey contains bits of the potent North Texas wildflower pollen, it can help act as an immune system booster and deterrent to allergens.

Lavender Ridge Farm

940-665-6938 LavenderRidgeFarms.com Lavender Ridge Farms, eight miles east of Gainesville, includes fields of lavender that bloom from mid-May through mid-July, along with a variety of herbs and seasonal crops.

Lavender, herbs, zinnias, sunflowers, geraniums and other produce is available for picking during season, providing families the adventure of picking their own while learning about agriculture and farming. The farm provides a basket for gathering and scissors for cutting.

Originally a strawberry and melon farm in the 1920s and 1930s, Lavender Ridge Farms opened in 2006 as a lavender, cut flower and herb farm. The land has been held by the same family for more than 150 years. Lavender Ridge Farms also has a gift shop with wreaths, crafts, herbs, handmade herbal soaps, candles and lavender products. Next to the shop is a café serving traditional and unique menu items like lavender lemonade on the screened-in patio, nestled among tall shady oaks overlooking the lavender field. Visitors enjoy picnicking under the shade trees.

McKinney Farmers Market

McKinneyFarmersMarket.com The Historic McKinney Farmers Market offers visitors the opportunity to shop the old-fashion way by meeting the people that grow the food. More than 30 local vendors offer cheese, local and organic meats, baked goods, olive oil, wine, jams and jellies, sauces, fruits and vegetables. Handmade crafts and toys, along with family entertainment add to the fun and excitement of a local, old-time market.

The McKinney Farmers Market is open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Chestnut Square (Anthony and McDonald), in McKinney, and Thursdays and Sundays from 3 to 7 p.m., at Adriatic (Virginia Parkway and Adriatic), in West McKinney.

Check website to see when seasonal local produce items are available.

Red River Peach Orchard 940-612-2600 RedRiverPeachOrchard.com

Red River Peach Orchard, in Gainesville, is a pick your own opportunity for families to enjoy fresh peaches right off the tree. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the season, visitors can taste the fruit and purchase an assortment of freshly made peach products, including peach jam, peach raspberry BBQ sauce, peach pecan butter, peach salsa, peach ice cream or of course, fresh peaches.

Be sure to call ahead for ripening information. See how a real orchard works while enjoying the fruits of its labor, amidst the shady oak trees and picnic tables.

the Kansas prairie in 1875. (This was around the same time that cowboys were herding longhorn cattle from Texas along the Chisholm Trail to railyards in Abilene, Kansas.) The Mennonites brought bags of turkey red winter wheat seeds that helped transform the wild prairie into the cultivated “breadbasket” it is today.

In a similar fashion, Italian families coming to California brought their love of wine to a hilly region that benefited from moisture granted by the fog rolling in from the Pacific. They knew how to make the most of a climate with a spring rainy season followed by a dry summer—great conditions for growing wine grapes.

“Indian beliefs are the same and different [from one another]. For us, the sacred food is salmon; for the Plains Indians it was buffalo; in the Southwest it was corn. We all see food as part of our religion, but different foods give us our strengths… if we move about from place to place, we become separate from our sacred foods; we become weak.” ~ Louie H. Dick, Jr. of Oregon’s Umatilla tribe in “Water is a Medicine that Can Touch Your Heart” from Native Heritage: Personal Accounts by American Indians 1790 to the Present, edited by Arlene Hirschfelder

Good for Us Food Foods naturally suited to their environment grow better, taste better and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit working to build healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org). When grown and consumed locally, foods escape the degradation of being irradiated for longer shelf life.

When they come from organic farms, they’re also grown without pesticides and herbicides.

Consider also that milk from dairy cattle raised in areas where they can eat grass for most of the year has a better flavor and contains more beneficial nutrients than milk from grain-fed cows. Jeni Britton Bauer uses regional Midwestern ingredients—including organic milk from grass-fed cows, local goat cheese, foraged wild foods and organic berries—for Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.

“We couldn’t believe the difference in flavor in milk from grass-fed versus grainfed cows,” she says. “It’s because grass-fed cows produce milk with more conjugated linoleic acid, a cancer-fighting compound, as well as healthful omega-3 fatty acids.” Local examples such as hers illustrate the larger truth.

Good for Our Community

Growing and eating regional foods is equally beneficial for our communities.

According to Larry West, a writer for E/The Environmental Magazine, most farmers on average receive only 20 cents of each food dollar spent on what they produce. The remaining profit gets consumed by transportation, processing, packaging, refrigeration and marketing costs when their crops travel far and wide. Farmers who choose to sell their foods to local customers see a better return on their investment. When neighbors choose to eat locally, it supports local agriculture and encourages continued use of area land for farms, keeping development in check while preserving open space.

There are even more benefits. Research by Duncan Hilchey, a senior

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Extending the Season Farmers and gardeners in every region have ways to extend the growing season. Kitchen gardeners have used cloches (glass bells put over tender plants to ward off the cold), cold frames (south-facing raised beds protected against the cold) and greenhouses. Many organic farmers now use poly-tunnels (which function as portable greenhouses) that allow them to get crops in the ground sooner and extend the end of the season.

We can also continue to savor seasonal bounty by preserving the harvest. Farm wives and gardeners who understand the realities of feast and famine, glut and scarcity turn excess yields into what they call “value-added products.” Cucumbers become pickles; basil mixes into pesto; tomatoes provide a base for salsa. They also freeze fresh, whole berries on cookie sheets, then move them to containers to store in the freezer. Local state agriculture extension services offer free detailed information about preserving foods.

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Grow Your Own The best terroir of all is our own garden. A fresh-picked tomato will convert even the most dedicated supermarket shopper every time. A state agricultural extension agent or local master gardener will know what grows best in area gardens.

Consider growing heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables for greater flavor and color. A good resource is Seed Savers Exchange (SeedSavers.org), a northern Iowa farm that acts as a collective for members who use and save thousands of varieties of seeds. Its yearbook lists member gardeners and their comments on their success with various types of plants.

extension associate at Cornell University, and his colleagues in upstate New York found that regional agriculture contributes to the local economy, provides fresh food and a secure food supply, and plays a role in preserving our rural heritage. In Goût de Terroir: Exploring the Boundaries of Specialty Agricultural Landscapes, he concludes that “Agricultural landscapes, and the regional cuisine and foodways [culinary practices] to which they contribute, offer powerful expressions of place.”

As Greenstein sums it up, “Regional food is better, however you look at it.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer in Overland Park, KS; for

“Were it not for Lake Michigan, you couldn’t grow fruit this far north on a commercial scale. The weather fronts come in from the west over the deep lake. The lake becomes a climate modifier, giving the fruit its character.” ~ Justin Rashid, of American Spoon Foods, a grower of sour cherries, apricots and peaches in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLife style.blogspot.com.

Primary sources: Tony Schwager at AnthonysBeehive. com; Lenore Greenstein at LenoreSue@ Comcast.net; Rachelle H. Saltzman at Riki.

Saltzman@Iowa.gov; Duncan Hilchey at Duncan@NewLeafNet.com; Justin Rashid at SpoonFoods.com; Amy Trubek at Amy. Trubek@uvm.edu; and Jeni Britton Bauer at JenisIceCreams.com Also, Culinaria: The United States, A Culinary Discovery, edited

by Randi Danforth, Peter Feierabend and Gary Chassman; and Early American Gardens: For Meate or Medicine by Ann Leighton

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Play the Inner Game

Quiet the Mind to Learn, Excel and Have Fun

by Linda Sechrist

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erformance equals potential, minus interference, is the easy-to-remember winning formula explained in Tim Gallwey’s seminal book, The Inner Game of Tennis. To enhance any player’s performance, he recommends either growing personal potential or decreasing interference, or both.

“Whether on a sports field, at work or in some creative effort, we’ve all had moments in which our actions flowed from us with a kind of effortless excellence,” he notes. “This is referred to as ‘being in the zone,’ when selfinterference is at a minimum and the mind is quiet and focused.”

Gallwey discovered how to promote this valued state of being while serving as a tennis professional in Seaside, California, during a sabbatical from his career in higher education. In the midst of a tennis lesson, he had an epiphany about his style of teaching—many of his tips were being incorporated into the students’ minds in what he calls a “command and control self-dialogue” that significantly interfered with their ability to learn and perform better.

“When I discussed this

with my students, I discerned that most of their thoughts while playing were preventing their true focus of attention.

This resulted in my exploring ways to help players quiet the mind, as well as focus on our direct and non-judgmental observation of ball, body and racquet positions in a way that would heighten learning, performance and enjoyment of the process,” says Gallwey.

Since then, he’s built his practical training ideas related to awareness, concentration, breaking bad habits and learning to trust one’s self on the court upon a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology. He offers a simple explanation of his inner game concept.

“Every game is composed of two parts. Self-1, the ego-mind, plays the outer game against opponents, is filled with lots of contradictory advice and is linked to external rewards and goals. The inner game is played within a player’s mind

by Self-1, whose principle obstacles are self-doubt and anxiety,” explains Gallwey. Laden with self-criticism, judgment and the fear of looking foolish or wrong, as well as lapses in concentration, Self-1 is counterproductive and negatively impacts external performance.

“Self-2, on the other hand, is the player’s natural ability—the doer of the actual movement of the muscles to hit the ball.

Our best effort requires us to quiet Self-1 and let Self2, which likes images and pictures, do what it knows how to do.”

As many players know, the right mental approach is as important as a good backhand; essential in overcoming self-doubt, nervousness, anxiety, detrimental playing habits and lapses in concentration. Gallwey offers the example of a player who isn’t hitting the ball in the center of the racquet.

“The ordinary tennis pro will analyze the mechanical reasons for why this is happening,” he says, “such as not stepping into the ball, not looking at it or hitting it too late. An inner game instructor ‘observes’ where the ball hits the racquet and makes suggestions. The body makes its own adjustment to hitting the ball in the middle of the racquet without trying to digest instructions, simply because it feels and works better.”

Gallwey likens it to the natural learning process we use as children before it becomes clouded with shoulds and should-nots as adults. He further points out that it’s wise not to attempt to quiet the mind by telling it to shut up, argue with it or criticize it for being self-critical. “A good first step is focusing on only those aspects that are needed to accomplish the task at hand,” he counsels.

Joe Dyser, the tennis professional at the Sterling Oaks residential community, in Naples, Florida, has adopted and shared Gallwey’s inner game principles, enhanced by insights from complementary sources such as Breath by Breath, by Larry Rosenberg and Chop Wood Carry Water, by Rick Fields, and from practicing yoga, meditation and breath work.

“I had to develop a regular practice method that helped me to quiet Self-1,” advises Dyser. “When I play from my inner game, I get out of my own way and let my best game emerge.

I feel more like an observer—the ball looks bigger, my feet are lighter on the court, I move faster and quicker and I’m energized when I’ve finished a game, instead of feeling depleted.”

Observing behavior without judging it as positive or negative, right or wrong, good or bad is the key. “Habits change when you become aware of them,” concludes Gallwey.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines. natural awakenings

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Natural Summer Skin Care Protective Tips for Sunny Days

Skin Protection from Within

by Kathleen barnes

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ow that much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports and other outside summer activities are on our calendars, it’s time to practice ways to protect skin from sun damage.

The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer. Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune. There are many ways to protect skin from overexposure, burning, drying and wrinkling, and careful use of safe sunscreens is one of the best.

Sun Protection from Without Yale dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure, strongly recommends natural non-chemical sunscreens such as “physical” blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, not chemical sunscreen formulations, for everyone that plans to spend more than a few minutes in the sun. He states, “The benefit of a physical sunscreen is that it acts like tiny mirrors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.”

Taking commonsense steps can reduce exposure to both sun damage and sun-blocking products that have, among other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste.

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tive UV protection has come from the increased use of hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neck-to-knee swimsuits for children.

Rather than use chemicals, Plourde is among the health advocates that suggest sun worshippers seek shade, cover up and avoid sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; be extra-careful when the UV index is high; find the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex; take extra precautions near water, snow and sand, because they reflect and substantially intensify radiation; avoid tanning products or tanning beds, even those advertised as safe; and wear tightly woven, dark, clothing for maximum sun protection.

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Numerous studies show that specific foods can help provide natural sun protection, working from the inside out, including a class of foods incorporating carotenoids, which give rich colors to fruits and vegetables. According to recent research from Henrich-Heine University, in Dusseldorf, Germany, subcategories of the nutrients lutein (in dark green leafy veggies) and lycopene (in tomatoes and other pink/red foods) are among the most powerful antioxidants.

Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and betacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful wound-healing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflammation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterranean diet and other eating plans rich in healthy oils like olive oil, omega-3 from walnuts and butternuts and oily fish, along with lots of vegetables and fruits.

A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn. Potent antioxidant herbs such as green tea (Camellia sinensis) are also proving effective, according to research from the University of Alabama.

Healthy Sun Exposure Still, sunshine is the best source of vitamin D, so Perricone recommends stepping outside without sunscreen protection for at least 15 minutes a day with as much skin exposed as possible, even when clouds are present, preferably in early morning or evening sunshine. “But don’t bake in the sun,” the doctor warns.

“Limited sun exposure will increase vitamin D production, known to reduce the risk of many internal cancers, while also reducing the risk of osteoporosis.”

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow is among her many books. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

Easy Summer Skin Health Tips

by Vicki Knutson

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n the summertime, North Texas heat and humidity can seemingly set skin on fire due to sunburns and rashes.

While some exposure is enjoyable and facilitates vitamin D production, too much sun can wreak havoc on skin, leading to serious problems including acne, premature aging and even skin cancer. By following a few simple steps, you can still enjoy the sun and protect skin from the destruction of the heat and sunshine. n Begin first by cleaning up your diet. Skin is the true reflection of inner health, and drinking a lot of water is essential. Your cells crave water, which helps to clean up and wash out cellular debris, including bacteria that can cause skin acne. n Maintain an adequate amount of rest and learn techniques that help avoid stressful situations. The body heals during sleep and stress only stimulates the hormones that produce more sebum/oil that bacteria love to feast on. n Cleansing the face with salicylic acid, an aspirin-based cleanser, is great for irritated and inflamed skin. It gently exfoliates and disinfects pores, leaving skin hydrated and

less irritated. Products with benzoyl peroxide and vitamin A tend to dry out the skin, leaving it inflamed and flaky, in addition to intensifying one’s sensitively to the sun. n Add the mineral zinc to your diet, which helps strengthen the immune system and aids in healing. Be sure to take it on a full stomach. n Avoid wearing sweaty ball caps and change your pillowcase daily. If you sweat from working out, make sure to cleanse your face after a workout. n Avoid microdermabrasion when you are actively broken out, it only spreads the bacteria around, causing more breakouts, as can picking at skin blemishes.

These simple tips can easily be incorporated into a daily routine to achieve the healthy look of vibrant skin.

Taking a proactive approach to skin care reflects healthiness as much as a toned body does fitness.

Vicki Knutson is a licensed esthetician and owner of LED Skin Care Center, in Plano.

For more info, call 214-587-3786 or visit LEDSkinCareCenter.com. See ad, page 41.

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Tasty Ways to Savor Summer Grilled Black Bean Quinoa Patty

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING Backyard & Picnic Party Foods

by Renée Loux

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy.

In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—cold-pressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper— the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, trouble-free spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company.

Complete the treat by serving skewers of fresh, ripe, cut fruit for dessert—an easy, healthy and welcome alternative to rich and complicated or store-bought sweets.

Creating a fun and festive atmosphere for backyard gatherings is easy, without a lot of fanfare. String up twinkly

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lights and use natural wax votive candles placed in empty jam and jelly jars to protect them from the wind. To ward off mosquitoes and generally keep bugs at bay, encircle the patio, deck or park picnic area with citronella candles or incense. Fire pits always make an outdoor gathering feel more special. A mesmerizing center of attention, they also warm up the evening as the temperature drops.

To keep serving and cleanup easy, use eco-friendly disposables. Look for plates made from recycled content or bagasse (derived from sugar cane fiber), cutlery sourced from biodegradable, plant-based plastic and recycledpaper napkins. Give guests instant access to a nearby compost bin, garbage can and recycling bin, or designated carry-away bags.

Happy summering!

Renée Loux is an organic chef, restaurateur, green expert and media personality. Her books include Easy Green Living and The Balanced Plate. Visit ReneeLoux.com.

These flavorful patties are a hearty and complete source of protein, a popular, plant-based option for traditional burgers. Ground flaxseed mixed with water works to bind the ingredients together in place of eggs. When grilling, be careful to flip them gently, so that patties stay together; they’re equally delicious cooked in a skillet on the stove. Serve on a whole-grain pita and load on the toppings. For a gluten-free alternative, use ground tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs.

Yields 6 to 8 burgers 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed, drained and spread out to dry for 20 minutes; divide into two equal parts 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 Tbsp water 1 /2 cup cooked quinoa 1 /2 cup breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, as needed 1 /3 cup finely chopped red onion 1 /4 cup chopped cilantro Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toppers Salsa Avocado slices Lettuce Sliced red onion Pickles 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. Shake and let stand for a few minutes for excess liquid to drain.

Spread out on a clean, dry towel; blot dry with another clear, dry towel; and let stand to dry for 20 minutes. This can also be done in the oven—spread on a cookie sheet and dry at 300° F for 15 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.

Mix into the black bean mixture and add remaining beans, quinoa, breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, onion and cilantro. Mix until combined. If the mixture looks too wet to hold together, add more breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Form into 3- to 4-inch-circumference patties. If time allows, let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm and for flavors to develop.

5. On a grill preheated to mediumhigh and brushed with oil, cook patties until crisp and brown, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Herbs

6 Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 /2 tsp dried thyme Sea salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 scallions, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 3 /4 cup uncooked quinoa 11/2 cups water 1 low-sodium vegetable bullion cube 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped herbs—basil, parsley and/or mint Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme. Brush cleaned mushrooms with mixture and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Grill on each side until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Or roast mushrooms under the broiler until juicy, about 10 minutes (optional).

4. In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté garlic and scallions with a pinch of salt and pepper just until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Add quinoa, water and bullion cube. Turn up heat, cover and bring to a boil. Stir once and reduce heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold in tomatoes and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Grilling mushrooms brings out their savory flavor. Stuffed with protein-rich quinoa, this dish is satisfying enough to be served as an entrée.

Watermelon Mediterranean Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado and Olives

Yields 6 servings

6. Place mushrooms cap-side down on a serving platter. Fill the cavity of the mushrooms with the quinoa mixture.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Simple Tips for Great Grilling

by Chef Renée Loux Preheat the grill properly. Charcoal takes about 40 minutes, gas about 20.

Brush the grill with vegetable oil before cooking to prevent food from sticking.

To create perfect grill marks, rotate grilling food 45 degrees halfway through cooking time on one side. Flip and repeat on the other side.

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2. In a food processor, place half of the beans, Vegenaise, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Chop in pulses to create a coarse purée. Transfer to a medium bowl.

This dish embodies the zenith of summer, when watermelon and tomatoes are at their height. Paired with refreshing cucumber, buttery avocado, savory olives and bright herbs, this pastiche of flavor and texture is a perfect accompaniment to any backyard or picnic party.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 cup watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 /2 cup pitted green olives, chopped (Castelvetrano olives recommended) 1 Tbsp chopped basil 1 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a bowl, place tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, avocado, olives, basil and mint. Toss gently.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over tomato-watermelon mixture and toss gently to mix. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

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4. Soak the corncobs in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent husks from charring too quickly.

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5. In a food processor, place basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper and chop in pulses for maximum mixing. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Set aside.

Pesto Grilled Corn on the Cob

A pesto-packed twist on a backyard party classic, grilling corn in its husk yields tender kernels and a delectable natural sweetness.

6. Place corn, covered in its husk on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, let it cool enough to touch and then remove husks. Return to grill and cook, turning to lightly char all sides, for an additional 5 to 7 minutes total.

7. Remove from grill and generously brush with pesto. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper if desired and serve hot.

Yields 6 servings

Brown Rice Summer Succotash Pasta Salad

6 ears unhusked corn Pesto 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp pine nuts 11/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp olive oil 1. Oil grill and preheat to medium high.

2. Fill a large bowl with cold water.

3. Keeping the husks attached at the base, peel back the husks of each cob and remove the silk. Cover the cobs again with the husk.

This festive summer pasta medley is a great picnic food. Brown rice pasta is a tasty, gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat pasta and full of wholegrain goodness.

Yields 6 to 8 servings 1 lb brown rice pasta—elbow, penne or rotini shape 4 Tbsp olive oil; divide into two equal portions 1 cup chopped red onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 ears corn, kernels cut off (2 to 21/2 cups) 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 cups frozen shelled edamame,

thawed 1 /4 cup chopped parsley leaves 1 Tbsp lemon juice Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and stir. Cook until firm to the bite, al dente, according to the directions on the package.

Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy. Drain in a colander, rinse and drain again. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking and let cool in the colander, stirring occasionally.

2. Heat up a large skillet to medium hot.

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion and pinch of salt and sautĂŠ, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add corn, tomatoes and edamame, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to mediumlow, cover and cook until corn is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. In a large bowl, place pasta, vegetable mixture and parsley and mix to combine. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool, then place in the fridge to chill.

Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw

This colorful, Asian-inspired slaw is fresh, flavorful and a great complement to grilled foods and summer feasts. Almond butter in the dressing lends a light creaminess and scallions, ginger and garlic create a savory, spicy triumph of taste.

Yields 4 to 6 servings Dressing 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp almond butter 11/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 tsp bottled toasted sesame oil 1 /4 tsp dried chili flakes (optional)

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4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick strips 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, almond butter, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, maple syrup or honey, sesame oil and chili flakes (if desired). Dressing can be made up to one day ahead. Let come to room temperature before tossing and serving.

2. In a large bowl, mix together Napa cabbage, scallions, carrot, bell pepper and snow peas. Add dressing and toss to thoroughly coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes before serving for flavors to develop.

Fruit Skewers

Fresh, ripe summer fruit is a perfect, simple dessert, and serving it on skewers brings a bit more fun and pizzazz to backyard and picnic parties.

Yields 6 servings 6 cups fresh fruit chunks—peaches, plums, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapes 1. Thread fruit chunks onto bamboo skewers, alternating colors.

2. Serve cool.

Homemade Cherry-Vanilla Soda Pop

This crimson, creamy soda is reminiscent of the classic version. Reducing the cherry juice sweetens and intensifies the flavor; no additional sugar is required. Fresh vanilla bean is key and worth seeking out.

Yields 6 servings 3 cups 100 percent unsweetened black cherry juice 1 vanilla bean (about 6 inches long)

Seltzer or soda water 1. Place black cherry juice and vanilla bean in a medium-size saucepan.

Cover and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until liquid has reduced to 1 cup. Remove from heat and let cool until comfortable to handle.

2. Remove vanilla bean and chill the syrup in a sealed glass jar in the fridge.

It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

3. To serve, pour Âź cup syrup into a tall glass, top with 6 to 8 ounces chilled seltzer or soda water, and stir. Add ice as desired.

Peach Basil Green Iced Tea Peaches and basil are a refreshing flavor combination to embellish this cooling iced tea. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and good-for-you phytonutrients.

Yields 4 to 6 servings

Strawberry Honey Lemonade

This honey-sweetened lemonade is flush with fresh strawberries for a perfect balance of flavor and thirstquenching enjoyment.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 1 pint strawberries, washed, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

6 peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced 1 /2 cup agave nectar 4 cups water 4 green tea bags 1 cup basil leaves 4 cups boiled water Basil leaves for garnish 1. In a saucepan, place peaches, agave nectar and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

2. Place peach mixture in a blender and blend until smooth (always be careful when machine-blending hot foods). Pour through a sieve or strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain into a pitcher.

3. Bring an additional 4 cups water to a boil. Pour over tea bags and basil and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and basil. Pour into pitcher with peach nectar and chill in the fridge until cold. Stir before serving, as the peach nectar tends to separate; serve over ice garnished with basil leaves. natural awakenings

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Strawberry Honey Lemonade (continued) /3 cup honey /2 cup warm water 5 cups cold water 2 1

FRESH PRODUCE & PRODUCTS dedicated “locavores” can easily find delicious, nutritious choices, at these food stores and local marketplaces in the North Texas area.

CENTRAL MARKET – PLANO 320 Coit Rd, Plano 75075 469-241-8300

CUPBOARD NATURAL FOODS 200 W Congress St, Denton 76201 940-387-5386 KEN’S PRODUCE 410 N Bell Ave, Denton 76201 940-382-6368

MARKET STREET – ALLEN 985 W Bethany Dr, Allen 75013 972-908-3830 MARKET STREET – FRISCO 11999 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco 75034 214-872-1500 MARKET STREET – MCKINNEY 6100 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney 75070 972-548-5140

MARKET STREET - PLANO 1929 Preston Rd, Plano 75093 972-713-5500

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET 2301 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028 972-874-7380 SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET 5190 Preston Rd, Frisco 75034 972-464-5776 SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET 207 East FM 544, Murphy 75094 972-265-4770 SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET 4100 E Legacy Dr, Plano 75024 972-618-8902

WHOLE FOODS – FAIRVIEW 105 Stacy Rd, Fairview 75069 972-549-4090 WHOLE FOODS – PLANO 2201 Preston Rd, Plano 75093 972-612-6729

1. In a blender, place strawberries and ¼ cup lemon juice and blend until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve and press with the back of a spoon or pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard pulp.

2. In a pitcher, mix together honey and warm water and stir until honey is dissolved. Add strawberry juice, remaining lemon juice and cold water. Mix well and serve over ice.

Watermelon-Mint Limeade

1 small watermelon (or half of a larger melon), diced 1 /3 cup fresh lime juice 1 /3 cup agave nectar 2 Tbsp chopped mint 1 Tbsp chopped basil Pinch crushed sea salt 2 cups ice 1. Using a chinois or other fine-mesh strainer, push the watermelon through the mesh using a sturdy wooden spoon, to push through all the liquid into a bowl, leaving behind the pulp and seeds. Pour the liquid into a pitcher with the lime juice, agave nectar and a pinch of salt. Chill well.

2. Just before serving, add the mint and basil to the liquid, and blend the mixture in the blender in two batches, adding a cup of ice to each batch.

Future fun: Freeze leftover portions into popsicles for an easy treat on another day.

Recipes from The Balanced Plate and Living Cuisine, by Renée Loux, and ReneeLoux.com; limeade recipe courtesy of Beth Bader, co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club.

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Texas Nature Challenge – Thru Aug 12. 8am-5pm.

Are your kids suffering from digital overload?

Unplug the family and explore the great outdoors in the 2012 Texas Nature Challenge. Visit NatureChallenge.TAMU.edu to register your family as a team and choose from the list of missions, should you choose to accept it, available at local outdoor learning areas, such as LLELA and Bob Jones Nature Center. Texas Dept Parks & Wildlife, Elaine Parry: 817-371-3801.

FRiDAY, JUNE 29 4th of July Weekend – June 29-July 1. 6-9pm, Fri; 12-3pm, Sat & Sun. Whole Foods Market Plano will be grilling and will have live music all weekend on the patio. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Ste C, Plano. 972-612-6729.

SUNDAY, JULY 1 Full Moon Canoe Tour – 8:30-10:30pm. Take a canoe trip under the light of the full moon. Some experience required. Bring own canoe/ kayak or use one of ours. Subject to weather conditions. $12/ person. Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace. 903-425-2332.

MONDAY, JULY 2 Irrigation Quick Fixes – 7-8pm. Learn how and when to water your plants, how to make simple sprinkler repairs, and where to go for help. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Peach Fest: July 14, Downtown Weatherford and Timbers Audubon Society. All ages welcome.

Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen.

ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Take A Kid Mountain Biking – 9am-12pm. Bring out the kids and their bikes. Includes a bike inspection and skills clinic; followed by the ride and a cookout afterward. After the cookout there will be a prize raffle and every kid will receive something for their participation. Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve, Garland. Richardson Bike Mart: 972-231-3993.

Livestock in an Urban Setting: Benefits and Challenges – 9:30-11:30am. Learn about a variety of livestock—selection, care, feeding, benefits, and challenges—that would be included in an urban farm setting and discuss City of Irving codes related to keeping livestock limitations and expectations.

Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Ln, Irving. 972-742-2296. Register: CityOfIrving.org/ BeGreen/Educational%20Opportunities.asp.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Bachman Lake Park River Channel Cleanup – A river clean-up of the old river channel just above Frasier Dam. Required Skills: Basic flatwater paddling. Bring tools for picking up trash (grabbers & nets). RSVP, Dale Harris: 972-814-2633, Dale_Harris@sbcglobal.net.

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SATURDAY, JULY 7 Clean Air Action Day – 7am-7pm. North Texans will join together in committing to each do at least one thing that will enable us to breathe cleaner air.

Carpool, bike, walk, work from home, switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs, are all examples of activities that clean the air. Free. 817-704-5639.

AirNorthTexas.org/7777.asp.

Bird Walk in Connemara Meadow – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Are You Trying Too Hard To Be Healthy? – 11:30am-1pm. Bring your health questions to lunch and learn with Dr. Cecilia Yu of Synergy Balance.

Informational/educational seminar. Find out the missing key to your health. It’s much simpler than you may think. Seminar free, must purchase own lunch/beverage if wish. Held at a local restaurant, corner of Inwood & Beltline, Addison. 972-3874700. RSVP: C1@MySynergyBalance.com.

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July 4th Bike Parade – 11am-1pm. Kids and adults bring your bikes and decorate them for our 4th of July bike parade. We will provide some decorations or bring own. Stay afterwards for games. Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace. 903-425-2332.

Park after Dark Night Hike: Creatures of the Night – 8:45-10pm. Hike through south primitive to view wildlife and to listen to the night sounds and talk about the wildlife that you may encounter while visiting the park. Learn about special animal adaptations that aid them in being nocturnal. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588.

Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

Early Childhood Summer Program: Freddie the Fish and Feed the Frog – 9-10am. Ages 3-5 will learn about keeping our water clean. One adult per registered family group required. $3/child (Plano students); $4/child (Students outside of Plano). Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Taste of Dallas – July 13-15. 4-11pm, Fri; 11am11pm, Sat; 11am-9pm, Sun. $8/adults, free/children 12 & under. Try food from more than 60 of Dallas’ best restaurants. Also includes: healthy cooking demonstrations, complimentary samplings, beer, wine and liquor tastings (adults only), interactive demos, live music and more. Fair Park, 3600 Grand Ave, Dallas. 214-991-0199. TasteOfDallas.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Shoreline Spruce-Up – 8am-12pm. Let’s all band together to make sure the lake is looking her best. Come on out to the For Love of the Lake office at Casa Linda Plaza to collect your clean up supplies. Free. Casa Linda Plaza. More info, REI Plano: REI.com/Stores/95.

Peach Festival – 8am-5pm. Offers a variety of activities, food and entertainment for all ages.

A Peach Pedal Bike Ride, with more than 2,200 cyclists, starts at 7:30 a.m. from Weatherford High School, with routes of 100K, 39 miles, 26 miles and nine miles. $5/adults, free/children under 12.

Downtown Weatherford. Info: PeachFestivalTX. com. To register for the bike ride: PeachPedal.com.

Repotting Festival – 9am-6pm. Bring your plants and pots (or purchase new), we’ll supply the space and potting soil. All Calloway’s Nursery locations.

817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

National Ice Cream Month Dairy Tour – July 14 & 21. 10am. Tour includes a presentation on how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the difference between raw and pasteurized milk and more. Enjoy free raw milk samples. Homemade ice cream by the cup will be available to buy. Advanced reservations required at least 3 days prior to event. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville. Michelle Neu: 940-372-0343.

Second Saturday for Youth – 10-11:30am. Learn about the symbol of our country, the Bald Eagle.

Caring for Trees in a Drought – 7-8:30pm. With Dallas Sierra Club. Matt Grubisich will tell how to determine if your trees have been affected by drought, and how to properly water newly planted and established trees. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas. Kirk Miller: 972-699-1687.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Wild Wednesday – 9-11am. Self-guided family nature walk on your choice of trails at the Refuge, between 9-10am, attend Story Hour with Granny Blue Bonnet at 10am, and bring your lunch for a picnic. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465

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Hands-on nature fun for ages 4-10; parents please accompany those 6 & under. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Reservations needed: 903-786-2826.

Second Saturday: Wildflowers – 10am-12pm. Dr. Connie Taylor, retired SOSU Professor of Biology will be at Hagerman to present a program on Wildflowers. Dr. Taylor will lead a short walk at the Refuge following her talk. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

Summer Sizzle – 10:15-11:15am. Learn how to breathe new life into patio and garden areas with fresh container gardens. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

Medicine Wheel – 11am-4pm. Come and join The Many Faces People at the Medicine Wheel. Find out where you might belong on the wheel. Are you a bear, a buffalo, or some other sign? Are you supposed to travel East, or perhaps South? RSVP by July 7. Free.

Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills. For info, Silverhawk: 214-288-9935.

Nature Photo Club Meeting – 12:30-2pm. Open to any interested in nature photography, regardless of level of experience or type of photo equipment.

For July, Sally Papin will demonstrate using textured layers to create art from your photographs. No charge for visitors, nominal dues for membership.

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

Basic Birding – 6-7pm. Take a hike and learn about techniques for finding and identifying birds.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring binoculars if have them, otherwise we have a few to loan out. Weather permitting. Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace. 903-425-2332.

2012 Smurfboy Summer Endurance Series – 6-10pm. Presented by the North Texas Mountain Bike Patrol. River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. More info: DORBA.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 Early Childhood Summer Program: Wartville Wizard and Litter Toss – 9-10am. Ages 3-5. The storyteller “litters” while reading a story about a town of litterers; afterwards, kids talk about bad effects of litter. $3/child (Plano students); $4/child (Students outside of Plano). Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Wild Wednesday – 9-11am. Self-guided family nature walk on your choice of trails at the Refuge, between 9-10am, attend Story Hour with Granny Blue Bonnet at 10am, and bring your lunch for a picnic. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

Callie’s Kids: Tin Can Plantings – 9:30-10:30am.

Easy and fun, educational with a bit of recycling.

All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.

Calloways.com.

Parenting Connection Group – 6-7:30pm. Meet other parents and learn how to supercharge your child’s health. What you do and don’t know about nutrition, and how our bodies work can have a lasting effect. Free. HealthWorks: A Creating Wellness Center, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano. Register, Shari Miles: 972-612-1800.

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THURSDAY, JULY 19 Dallas DownRiver Club Meeting – 7pm. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727 or Dale_Harris@sbcglobal.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon – A USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. Includes a 350-Meter Swim consisting of seven laps of a 50-meter outdoor pool, a 12-mile bike course that is made up of two 6-mile urban road loops, and a 5K run on a relatively flat course through Craig Ranch. Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch, 7910 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney. Register by July 20: 214-3831022 or CooperCraigRanch.com.

Kayak Power River Trip – 9am. Kayak Power will provide equipment and instruction followed by a six-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 214669-1663. IAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/Main.htm.

Save Water in Plano – 9:30-11am. This waterthemed tour will allow you and your family to explore the water conservation-related aspects of the building as well as visit with vendors to talk about products you can use to conserve water. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

National Ice Cream Month Dairy Tour – 10am. See July 14 listing. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville. Michelle Neu: 940-372-0343.

Astronomy Walk – 9-11pm. A night walk and astronomy talk with Clyde Camp. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Suncreek Park circular parking lot, Suncreek Dr & Alma, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Basic Canoe Skills – 3:30-5:30pm. Learn basic paddling skills and safe entry and exit, trip planning and Leave No Trace. Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace. Reservations required, class size restricted: 903-425-2332 Sweet Deal For Special Olympics Texas Jimmy Mac Poker Tournament – 3-10pm. Benefitting Special Olympics Texas. Includes professional card dealers, a cash bar, food and prize drawings. Awards for top finishers. Stonebriar Mall, 2601 Preston Rd, Frisco. For more info: 214-943-9981. Register: SOTX.org/JimmyMacPoker.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Open House at the Connemara Meadow Preserve – 1-6pm. Stop by anytime to wander (and wonder) at the Meadow by hiking the trails, watching the flora and fauna. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

MONDAY, JULY 23 DIY Drip Irrigation – 7-8pm. Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register:

TUESDAY, JULY 24 Early Childhood Summer Program: Fun With Sun and How Much Air Pollution – 9-10am. In this interactive lesson, students learn how transportation

vehicles cause air pollution and about making choices to improve air quality. Ages 3-5. $3/child (Plano students); $4/child (Students outside of Plano). Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Wild Wednesday – 9-11am. Self-guided family nature walk on your choice of trails at the Refuge, between 9-10am, attend Story Hour with Granny Blue Bonnet at 10am, and bring your lunch for a picnic. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Scoliosis Bending Your Life Out Of Shape? – 11:30am-1pm. Are you or someone you love suffering from the effects of scoliosis? Have you been told to use a brace or go through surgery? Find out how you can change your scoliosis without any invasive procedures or expensive equipment. Dr. Cecilia Yu will go into detail about the human spine and how you can prevent a surgical future. Informational/educational seminar. Seminar free, must purchase own lunch/beverage if wish. Held at a local restaurant, corner of Inwood & Beltline, Addison. 972-3874700. RSVP: C1@MySynergyBalance.com.

Great Texas Mosquito Festival – July 26-28.

5pm-12am, Thurs; 9am-12am, Fri; 6am-1am, Sat. Includes a variety of activities and entertainment options for attendees of all ages. Children: carnival rides and games, a Texas Junior Anglers “Catch Tank,” and much more, Adults: 5K run, a BBQ & Fajita Cookoff, and much more. All-day entertainment. Clute Municipal Park, Clute. 800-371-2971.

MosquitoFestival.com.

savethedate Thursday, July 26 The Disconnected Child Parent Seminar – 6-8pm. Parents and teachers will have an overview of the underlying causes of social, academic, and behavior issues in children. Most people understand the symptoms of disorders like ADHD, dyslexia, autism and more, however, the causes can seem like a mystery. Brain Balance Achievement Center professionals will help shed some light on what seems to be a complicated issue.

All participants will be given a copy of Disconnected Kids by Dr. Robert Melillo. Brain Balance of Plano, 1501 Preston Rd, Plano. Must RSVP: 972-248-9482.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Parkour Jam – July 28-29. Times vary by day & location. A Parkour/Free-running event in Dallas and Fort Worth: Sat, 10am-4pm at Fort Worth Water Gardens, 6-10pm Cook Out By the trinity River; Sun, 9am at Denton Eureka Park, 11:30am at UNT. All ages welcome. Come watch or bring some comfortable clothing and a water bottle and you are set to train. Will have expert instructors ready to help you learn the basics of Parkour and free-running. Free. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings. PK|O.U.T. for details, Jenin: Contact@ PKOUT.com.

Tour de Cure – 7am-2pm. Cyclists from all over

North Texas and beyond gather to participate and to support the American Diabetes Association’s research funding, community education programs and advocacy initiatives. Texas Motor Speedway.

More info, REI Plano: REI.com/Stores/95.

savethedate Saturday, July 28 Free Learn About Solar Energy Event – 9am, 10am, 11am & 12pm. This informal 45-min informational seminar will be repeated on the hour.

There has never been a better time to “Go solar” in Texas. Solar energy is real, it’s accelerating and it is economically viable now. Turn off the “naysayers” and come learn the truth for yourself, for free. At USA Solar we make going solar simple and affordable. USA Solar Inc., Central Market Upstairs Community Room, 320 Coit Rd, Plano.

972-801-8662, 972-231-4800. RSVP: Info@ USASolarInc.com.

fans, or medicine bags. RSVP by July 22. Free. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills.

For additional info, Silverhawk: 214-288-9935.

History Day at Hagerman – 2-4pm. Dr. Jerry Lincecum and Dr. Peggy Redshaw will be leading the workshop, based on principles they have developed for Telling Our Stories at Austin College. Free.

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

Park after Dark Night Hike: Creatures of the Night – 8:45-10pm. Hike through south primitive to view wildlife and to listen to the night sounds and talk about the wildlife that you may encounter while visiting the park. Learn about special animal adaptations that aid them in being nocturnal. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588.

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2012 Smurfboy Summer Endurance Series – 6-10pm.

Presented by the North Texas Mountain Bike Patrol.

North Shore Grapevine. More info: DORBA.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Canoe Tour – 9am-12pm. Take a canoe trip under the light of the full moon. Some experience required. Bring own canoe/ kayak or use one of ours. $12/person. Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace. Reservations required: 903-425-2332.

Work Party – 11am-4pm. We shall work on the land, or the Medicine Wheel, or the Sweatlodge. Mother Earth decides what we need to do. We will also be working on medicine pieces such as talking sticks,

Specialized Yoga Workshops – Aug 10-12.

6-8:30pm, Fri; 9-11am & 12-2pm, Sat; 10am-12pm, Sun. With Los Angeles-based practitioners Dice Iida-Klein and Briohny Smyth. Aug 10: Intro to Flight, open to all levels interested in the integration of arm balances and inversions; Aug 11: Upside Down to Right-Side-Up, open to advanced students, with a detailed explanation of transitions; ABCs of the Inverted Yoga Practice, addressing an extended inverted flow practice; Aug 12: Understanding Risky Poses and Transitions, for teachers and assistants to learn effective adjustments and safe techniques for advanced postures. For more info about workshops & locations, Inspire Yoga Studio: 972-505-9764 or InspireYogaStudio.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Discover Wines from France – 6:30pm. We break this magical wine country down into regions and study them one by one. Tasting examples of the wines of the regions and discussing what makes them special and different from wines from the rest of the world. Class size limited. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Ste C, Plano. 972-6126729. RSVP: Andrea.Beckham@WholeFoods.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Bat Fest – 5pm-12am. Includes 75 booths exhibiting fine art, handmade crafts, pottery, mosaics and metal sculpture, educational displays, children’s activities, rides and a petting zoo. Also includes food and entertainment. 1 Congress Ave, Austin.

RoadwayEvents.com.

FRiDAY, AUGUST 31 LEGO KidsFest – Aug 31-Sept 2. Includes hands-on interactive and educational activities for the whole family. Kids of all ages get the chance to sharpen their creative skills with acres of hands-on, minds-on brick-building fun. Austin Convention Center. 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin. LegoKidsFest.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Tour des Fleurs – 7:30am, 20K; 8am, 10K. A USA Track and Field sanctioned event. Includes a family-friendly post-race party at the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn in the arboretum, featuring music by Decades as well as other entertainment, food and fun. Benefits the Dallas Arboretum. White Rock Lake, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6500.

Register: TourDesFleurs.org.

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ongoing 5K Training – Join our 9 to 5 program and walk/run a 5k in 9 weeks. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings. All Luke’s Locker locations: LukesLocker.com.

Adventure Guides & Princesses – A father-child program for grades K-3 designed to help foster a lifetime of understanding, relationship strengthening and companionship between father and child. $27/YMCA Family Members, $67/Community Members. Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Mark Hull: 972-335-3222 or MHull@ YMCADallas.org.

Colleyville Farmers’ Market Box Program – A weekly offering of fresh, USDA-certified organic fruits and vegetables traceable from farm to the fork.

Menu listing changes weekly. Order by Wed morning and pick up at the Colleyville Farmers’ Market Fri afternoon. 5409 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville.

817-427-2333. ColleyvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Denton Rugby – We are always looking for new recruits in Dallas Fort Worth Area. Email for more info about how to join. Currently we have players that live in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Keller, Southlake, Frisco and many others. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings to Jason Millerd: JMillerd@TWU.edu.

Discovery Classes – Mon-Sat. Times vary by age, 4mo-3yrs. Teaches motor skills, develops coordination and body control, and builds self-confidence and body strength. A Parent/Tot program that allows parents to help their child discover movements with music, games, and gymnastics. Achievers Gymnastics, 3014 S I-35 E, Denton. 940-484-4900.

First Aid Classes, CPR & Babysitter Training – Various days. Monthly at various branches.

For specific info on cost, space availability, times: YMCADallas.org.

Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Encourages visitors to take a role in conserving nature. Native and non-native animals. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/children under 2. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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Austin LEGO KidsFest – Aug 31-Sept 2.

Pathfinders Fun Cycling – A free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels. Short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy. Routes and destinations change each week. For more info: Facebook.com/ CycleHighlandVillage.

Performance Enhancement Training – Demo by appt. Experience Interactive Metronome (IM) training first hand. IM is used for those with learning differences, serious athletes looking to improve their game, and adults looking to improve their day-to-day performance. Free. Available 8:30am-5pm, M-F at Willow Bend Academy, 2220 Coit Rd, Ste 500, Plano, 972-599-7882; 8:30am-5pm, M-F at Willow Bend Academy, 101 E Southwest Pkwy, Ste 101, Lewisville, 972-436-3839. WillowBendAcademy.com.

Hands-On Learning through Camp Tonkawa Field Trips – 9:30am-2:30pm. For your school/ homeschool group. Field trips available: Wilderness Survival/Nature Connection, Native American Indians, Nature in Art, Birds, Birds, Birds, Texas Wildlife or Seasonal Nature Awareness, Arbor Day. Most field trips: $15/person; Wilderness Survival: $20/person. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Pre-registration required: 940-440-8382. CampTonkawaTexas.com.

sunday Sunday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-231-3993.

Sunday Morning Bike Rides – 7:30am. Pace is 14mph to 16mph for approximately 20 miles. Free.

CK Sports, 8880 State Hwy 121, Ste 164, McKinney. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-383-0088.

Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm, Sun & Sat. A selfguided tour to learn about the animals that call InSync home. Helpful volunteers available to answer any questions. $10/adult, $7/senior (65+), $7/child (4-12), free/under 4. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. InSyncExotics.com.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm.

3rd Sun. Get info on local resources, education and support. Open to anyone whose loved one may be affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Autumn Leaves of McKinney, 175 Plateau Dr, McKinney.

972-542-0606. ZSmith@AutumnLeavesLiving.com.

Free Yoga – 3-4pm. 2nd Sun. All welcome. Inspire Yoga Studio, 1401 Shoal Creek, Ste 268, Highland Village. 972-505-9764.

Primitive Survival Club – 3-6pm. Last Sun. Includes: learning of survival skills, fellowship of people of like interests, service back to the camp, nature connecting afternoon. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, 1036 County Rd, Collinsville.

Cost & more info: 940-440-8382.

Transition Dallas Meeting – 6pm. 4th Sun. A group of people interested in learning to live resiliently and sustainably within our neighborhoods. At many of our meetings we have re-skilling sessions, so we can revive the skills that enabled our grandparents to be self-sufficient within their communities. For meeting location & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: TransitionDallas@gmail.com.

monday Indoor Park – 10-11am. Mon & Fri. The perfect place to bring little ones when it’s cold outside. Ages: up to 5yrs. $9/visit or $44/8 visit punch card. Achievers Gymnastics, 3014 S I-35 E, Denton. 940-484-4900.

Massage for Mom –10am-4pm. $10 off any massage for North Texas Natural Awakenings readers. One-hour Hot Stone, Swedish or Pregnancy massage, reg. price $55/hr. Massage Space, 7000 Independence Pkwy at Legacy, Plano. Reservations required: 972-612-5363.

K-5 Performances at Frisco Library – Thru July 23.

Join us for Monday Shows in the Council Chambers.

Show times: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm, & 4pm. Extra show at 7pm on July 23. Free. Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Ste 3000, Frisco. 972-292-4618.

Overeaters Anonymous – 12pm. Weekly Mon-Fri. A 12-step recovery program for compulsive eating.

Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 3201 W 15th St, Plano. 972-238-0333.

Ask Emily: Drop-In Technology Help – 3-5pm. 1st Mon. Library staff and volunteers on hand to answer your questions. Can help with specific problems with Microsoft Office applications, surfing the Web, using the library databases or catalog, downloading audio or eBooks. No registration necessary. Bring your portable device or flash drive containing the document working on. Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free.

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association meets at Heard-Craig Center, 205 W Hunt St, McKinney.

Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-8438084. CCHBA.org.

Monday Night Ride at Arbor Hills – 6:30pm. Bring bike, helmet and light. Meet at the trail head at Arbor Hills. More info: DORBA.org.

Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats. Free. Dallas Chapter Native Plant Society.

REI Outdoor Equipment Store, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 866-527-4918.

Open Stage – 7pm-12am. An opportunity to practice performance on a stage with an engaged and supportive audience. Performers sign up to show off their skills in a 5-min time slot, which we film and share with the performer to help hone their craft.

After variety show, practice any and all types of performing art. $5 cover, 21+. House of Poets, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 199, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

tuesday Denton County Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept.

7am-sellout. Tues, Thurs & Sat. Lots of fresh local produce for sale. 420 W Sycamore (Corner of Carroll & Sycamore), Denton. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 817-946-0008.

Healthy Eating Tours – 10am & 4pm. Learn how to make healthier choices, using our ANDI scoring system. Learn how to read labels; build menus around plant-based foods low in fat to ensure highly nutrient dense meals. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

Sisters Safe Talk – 10-11am. 2nd & 4th Tues. We

are a group of women of all ages. We come together as sisters so we can openly and safely share a part of ourselves on this wonderful journey. Free. Shambhala Wellness, 215 E University Dr, Denton. RSVP suggested: 940-380-8728.

Kidzscience Tuesdays – Thru Aug 14. 10:3011:30am. An exciting, hands-on approach to teaching Science to pre-school and elementary school-age kids. Different activity each week. Free. Whole Foods Market, 105 Stacy Rd, Fairview. Registration required: 972-549-4090.

Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues. Programming designed specifically for children age 5 and under and their families, but all ages welcome.

Art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.

Twisted Stitchers Knitting Book Club – 4:30pm. 1st Tues. Needlecrafters ages 12-18. Bring knitting needles and listen to teen audio books while knitting projects for charity and personal use. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. For titles & dates: 940-349-8718.

Yoga for Runners – 6:45-7:45pm. 20-wk program, less than $8/session. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030. HeardMuseum.org.

DFW Greenweavers – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Networking for professionals and companies who are greenminded, eco-friendly or wishing to become more so. $1. For location details, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-378-8686.

Public Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adults celebrating brains and brews through conversation and presenters from diverse fields in science and history.

Different bar or restaurant location each month. For location details: FWMuseum.org/PublicKnowledge.

Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Tues. Monthly lectures. Free. REI Dallas, Guadalupe Peak Rm, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas. 972-699-1687.

Sounds of Lewisville – Thru July. 7-9pm. Free family-friendly concerts Tuesday nights in Old Town Lewisville. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, but can be purchased on site. Event is dog friendly. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville.

972-219-3401. SoundsOfLewisville.com.

Dance, Dance, Dance – 7-9:15pm. Dance hosts available to dance with unescorted ladies. Refreshments served. $5. Plano Senior Recreation Center,

401 W 16th St, Plano. Details: 972-941-7155 or PlanoSeniorCenter.org.

Cirque Out – 8-10pm. A weekly circus-skill enthusiast work out. Work on your hooping, spinning, juggling and general tomfoolery. Nice weather location: The Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. Bad weather location: The Peace Pipe Hookah Lounge, 580 W Arapaho, Ste 181, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

wednesday Dallas Greendrinks – 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. For details & mention North Texas edition of Natural Awakenings: DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com.

Nature Awareness Club – 9:30am-2:30pm. 2nd Wed &/or Thurs; Club members choose one day each month. Learn about our local North Texas plants and animals, through activities, games, and nature walks. Bring your Nature Journals and pencils. Children 4 & up. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

Pre-registration required: 940-440-8382.

Whole Kid’s Wacky Wednesday Crafts – Thru Aug 15. 10:30-11:30am. A fun and creative craft making hour. Different craft each week. Free. Whole Foods Market, 105 Stacy Rd, Fairview. Registration required: 972-549-4090.

Christian Women Business Networking – 11am1pm. 1st Wed. Fellowship and networking with other professional Christian women, to draw us closer together. We meet monthly over lunch, for prayer, inspiration and a “Spiritual Vitamin.” Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Rd, Dallas. For reservation & details, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-704-3898.

Networking Meeting – 11:30am-1pm. North Dallas Networkers lunchtime networking meeting.

Come see one of the best run and most fun networking groups in DFW. $15 includes lunch and a beverage. No charge for the meeting. Membership requirements explained at the meeting. Picasso’s Restaurant, 18160 N Dallas Pkwy, Dallas. Restaurant: 972-248-0011. Vicki Knutson: 214-587-3786.

Frisco Noon Lions Club – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Friendships, fun and fulfilling. Come share the joy of community involvement and fellowship while helping make the world a better place. Designed for busy small business owners and professional and works well for the time conscious individual (stay

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at home mom, student, retiree). Meetings featuring informative speakers and hands-on training are held at local Frisco restaurants. All welcome, ages 18 & up. Free. Buy own lunch if wish to eat. For details, Brandy Miles: 972-335-2487 or Brandy@ MarilynKuhlman.com.

Evontis Water Headquarters, 783 N Grove Rd, Ste 101, Richardson. Arthur: 469-243-9172.

ing club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727 or Dale_Harris@sbcglobal.net.

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Art History Brown Bag Series – 12:30-1:30pm.

1st Wed. Presented by Annie Royer. A look at the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, modernism and impressionism. How did one “ism” influence the next? How did artists influence and challenge each other? Series will heighten one’s appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist.

Free. Heard-Craig Carriage House located, 205 1/2 W Hunt St, McKinney. 972-569-6909.

Denton County Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept.

7am-sellout. Tues, Thurs & Sat. Lots of fresh local produce for sale. 420 W Sycamore (Corner of Carroll & Sycamore), Denton. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 817-946-0008.

The Colony History Project Committee – 7pm.

3rd Thurs. Help cultivate and preserve The Colony’s rich history. The Colony Public Library, 6800 Main St, The Colony. 972-625-1900.

Tween & Teen Game Day – 3:45-5pm. Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Guitar Hero and many other Wii & Play Station games. Free. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton.

940-349-8752.

Adults with Special Needs Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Call for details. Space limited. $10. Market Street Culinary School, 6100 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Reserve spot now & mention Natural Awakenings North Texas: 972-548-5167.

Evening Social Runs/Walks – 6:30pm. Post party new restaurant each 6 weeks. All levels welcome.

Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551.

Sport Watch Tech Clinics – 6:30pm. 2nd Wed. Garmin, Polar, Nike, Times, Moto, Soleus. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

Teen Anime Club – 6:30pm. 3rd Wed. The Colony Public Library, Conference Rm, 6800 Main St, The Colony. 972-625-1900.

Animanga – 6:30-8pm. 3rd Wed. For teens grades 6-12. Watch anime? Read Manga? Draw fan art?

Share your love of all things anime/manga. Snacks provided. Free. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

Bedtime Stories – 7pm. All ages. Come to story time prepared for lifelong learning and a barrel of fun. Free ticket at 2nd floor desk. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco. 972-292-5669.

Water Demo – 7pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Learn how ShinXen water can change your life and improve your health. Call for details and to reserve your spot.

Free Admission & Wildlife Program – 9am-9pm.

3rd Thurs. Admission and parking free. 7:15pm, Special Program: Saving Our Birds, The work of the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801.

Lunch Hour Yoga – 11:30am-12:20pm. Class utilizes the Franklin Method and Smart Spine along with various types of yoga for relaxation and rejuvenation. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.

Adriatica Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. McKinney Farmers’ Market, 6851 Virginia Pkwy, W McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-562-8790.

Grapevine Lake Paddle and Roll Sessions – Thru Sept. 5pm. With the Dallas DownRiver Club. Lake View Park, Grapevine Lake. Keith Smith: 940-5664869, Keith_CCW@yahoo.com.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with 125 trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872.

TexasCPR.com.

Dallas Organic Gardening Club – 6:30pm, refreshments; 7pm, meeting. 4th Thurs. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. DOGC.org.

Teen Writers Group – 6:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Join other teen writers to discuss projects, get ideas and suggestions for publication, and for fellowship and fun. Free. The Colony Public Library, Conference Rm, 6800 Main St, The Colony. 972-625-1900 x 3.

Thursday Evening Runs – 6:45pm. Join us for an evening run. We offer a 2- or 4-mile option. Run at your pace. Free.CK Sports, 8880 State Hwy 121, Ste 164, McKinney. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-383-0088.

Power Yoga – 6:45-7:45pm. In conjunction with Luke’s Locker Allen, class meets at Allen Yoga Center, 915 Market St, Allen. Details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

Dream Boarders – 6:458:30pm. 4th Thurs. Dream Boarders invites all people who have a dream but just can’t make it come true. Visualization, verbalization and meeting each month helps to keep us all on track and accountable to our dream(s).

Free. Picasso’s Restaurant, 18160 N Dallas Pkwy, Dallas.

Vicki Knutson: 214-587-3786.

LEDskinCAREcenter.com.

Dallas Down-River Club Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Thurs.

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Fowler Foodie Book Club – 7-8pm. 3rd Thurs. Pull up a chair and join us for a lively discussion of food related books. Monthly book selections a mix of fiction and non-fiction, with a pinch of cook-books for flavor. Free. Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland, Denton. Laura Douglas: 940-349-8752.

Men’s Only Pilates – 8pm. Class utilizes all the Pilates equipment. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.

friday Friday Focus – 8am. Networking opportunities.

Enjoy a cup of java and learn more about business community. IHOP in The Colony, Meeting Rm, 4801 State Hwy 121, The Colony. 972-625-8027.

Free 15-Min Analysis – 12-1:30pm. Join Elite Performance Chiropractic at CK SPORTS every Friday for a free 15-minute injury analysis and/or massage or kineseology taping. Call for an appointment to guarantee a spot. CK SPORTS, 8880 State Hwy 121, Ste 121, McKinney. 214 383-0088.

First Friday Movie – 3:30pm. 1st Fri. Featuring a new movie each month. South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8761.

LEGO Builders Club – 4pm. 3rd Fri. Drop in and get creative by building with the library’s LEGOs. A different theme for each month. Ages 6 & up. Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland, Denton. 940-349-8752. $5 Happy Hour Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. All levels Vinyasa flow class. All welcome. Inspire Yoga Studio, 1401 Shoal Creek, Ste 268, Highland Village. 972-505-9764.

Free Community Yoga – 6-7pm. 1st Fri. Suitable for all levels. Learn to breathe, relax and renew. Space limited. Free. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Lewisville. Pre-registration required: 972-849-9666.

Crow After Dark – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri, except Jan & Dec. Enlighten your night and experience Asia after dark. Enjoy music, dance, films, tours, and more. Free. Crow Asian Art Museum, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. 214-979-6430.

Acoustic Friday – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome.

All music genres welcome. Free. Visual Art League Art Gallery, Lewisville. 972-420-9393.

Free Community Yoga – 7-8pm. 1st Fri. In the spirit of Friday night, come prepared to let loose and experience amazing yoga styles. Each month will feature different teachers. Open to all levels of experience.

Pranaa Ayurveda Spa & Yoga, 4017 Preston Rd, Ste 532, Plano. Renuka Srinivasan: 972-608-0402.

Open Gym – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy playing in the gym or practicing one’s skills. Ages 7-17. $11/nonmember, $9/member. Achievers Gymnastics, 3014 S I-35 E, Denton. 940-484-4900.

Live Music – 7-9pm. Live music and delicious treats: blended or hot coffee, delicious hot cocoa, Collin County’s award-winning specialty bakery

treats, hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream, fresh baked cookies, cakes and bakery sweets. Free. For details & to confirm happening, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: Coffee N Cream, 11660 Legacy Dr, Frisco. 214-705-9600.

Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-349-8720.

Fourth Friday Drum Circle – Thru Sept. 7-10pm.

4th Fri. Everyone, including children and families, are welcome. Drums and rhythm instruments available.

Drum and dance into the evening. Free. Mitchell Park, West Virginia & Church St, McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-641-0782.

Square and Round Dance for Fitness and Fun – 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. Individuals and couples of all ages welcome. Texas Reelers, 820 W Arapaho, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-416-2311 or 972-699-0934.

saturday Operation Kindness – 3rd Sat. No Kill animal shelter brings animals for adoption. Weather permitting. Whole Foods Market, outside store, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

Saturday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-231-3993.

Small Fry Sports Classes – A skills and developmental sports class for boys and girls ages 3 & 4.

Each month offers a different sport which allows children to develop new skills and gain exposure to all sports offered at the Y. Parents participate alongside their child during this fun and active class. $20/YMCA Family Member, $40/everyone else.

Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Trey Gilmore: 214-297-9622.

Denton County Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept.

7am-sellout. Tues, Thurs & Sat. Lots of fresh local produce for sale. 420 W Sycamore (Corner of Carroll & Sycamore), Denton. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 817-946-0008.

Saturday Morning Bike Rides – 7am. Pace is 15 mph to 22 mph for approximately 25 miles. Free. CK Sports, 8880 State Hwy 121, Ste 164, McKinney.

For details, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-383-0088.

Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, Corner of Bethel & S Coppell rds, Coppell. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: CFM@CoppellCommunityGarden.org. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

McKinney Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors.

Locally grown and produced food and craft items.

Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-562-8790.

Frisco Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 20. 8am-1pm.

A bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as pasture-fed beef, pork, lamb, and the freshest eggs you’ll find. Buy pasta, seafood, cheesecake, muffins, gourmet items, and honey. 6048 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings.

FriscoFarmersMarket.org.

White Rock Local Market – 8am-1pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Buy fresh, local and healthy foods, and quality arts and crafts. White Rock Local Market, 702 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings. WhiteRockLocalMarket.com.

Recycling: Electronics – 9-11am. The city of Plano encourages residents to bring all old electronic devices (not being used) to this site for proper disposal.

For details, location & mention North Texas edition of Natural Awakenings: 972-769-4150.

Free One-Hour Seminars – 10am. Topics: gardening, beekeeping, rainwater collection, goat milking, poultry. Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Living, 7781 Gholson Rd, Waco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 254-754-9663.

Second Saturday for Youth – 10-11:30am. For youngsters aged 4-10; children 6 & under must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, A/V Classroom, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Reservations necessary: 903-786-2826.

Family Story Time – 10:30am. All ages. Come to story time prepared for lifelong learning and a barrel of fun. Free ticket at 2nd floor desk. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco.

972-292-5669.

Kid’s Fish – 11am-1pm. Ages 4-11. The opportunity to go outside to our pond and do some live fishing (weather permitting). If bad weather will have a scavenger hunt. Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972-724-2018.

Parkour Clinic – 11am-1pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Indoor parkour and free running instructional classes open to all ages and abilities. Learn more challenging techniques in a padded environment. Release of liability waiver is required prior to participating. $15.

LIFE Cirque. Elite Champion Gymnastics, 2621 Summit Ave, Ste 300, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-450-3286.

Parkour in the Park – 11am-1pm. 1st & 3rd Sat until it’s too hot. Parkour and free running exhibition and instructional happening open to all ages and abilities. Free. LIFE Cirque. Robert E. Lee Park, 3400 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-450-3286.

Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm. See Sun listing. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888.

InSyncExotics.com.

Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Time subject to change during heat of summer. The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Volunteers on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Visitors welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Regular admission to LLELA: $5/person; free/age 5 & under. No additional charge for tour. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980.

Kayak down the Elm Fork – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat.

Whether have lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here.

Kayak Power provides equipment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663.

Heard Nature Photographers Club – 1:30pm. 2nd Sat. Speakers and discussions. Topics include how-to and technique discussions and travelogue presentations.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-462-7314.

SpinFest – 3-7pm. 3rd Sat. A free, open event hosted by Creative Motion to explore circus skills with the public. Learn to juggle, hula hoop, or spin poi, staves, or flags. Heights Park Arapaho Rd at Floyd Rd, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

Sunday Mountain Bike Group Ride – 6pm. Open to all levels. Informal and leaderless. Food, fun and riding.

Food served after the riding. Location changes weekly.

For details & location: BBishop@Bikemart.com.

Parents Night Out – 6-11pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Drop the kids off for tons of games. Pizza and drinks served. $15 with pre-registration, $20 at door. Corinth Gymnastics, 1402 N Corinth St, Corinth. Details, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-498-4386.

Stargeezer Star Party – 6:30-9:30pm. 1st Sat. Bring the whole family. Star parties begin at sunset, weather permitting. Free. Spring Park, Jonandrea Ln, Garland. TASObserving.org.

Live Music – 7-9pm. Live music and delicious treats: blended or hot coffee, delicious hot cocoa, Collin County’s award-winning specialty bakery treats, hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream, fresh baked cookies, cakes and bakery sweets. Free. For details & to confirm happening, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: Coffee N Cream, 11660 Legacy Dr, Frisco, 214-705-9600; and 190 E Stacy Rd, Allen.

972-678-2626.

Frisco StarFest – Sunset-10:30pm. 2nd Sat. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather permitting. Free.

Frisco Commons Park. TASObserving.org.

classifieds For fees and info on placing classifieds, email publisher@NA-NTX.com. Deadline is noon on the 9th of the month.

HELP WANTED SALESPEOPLE WANTED – Earn a generous commission and unlimited income selling ads for Natural Awakenings North Texas. Straight commission sales experience required. Relationshiporiented sales; must like talking to people. Open territories in Denton, Collin and Grayson counties.

Full-time and part-time. Will train. Please send resume to Publisher@NA-NTX.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email publisher@NA-NTX.com to request our media kit. ( Leaf symbol indicates green business.

Dollar symbol represents businesses offering coupons through NACoupons.com)

ANTi-AgiNg lEd SKiN CArE CENTEr

3645 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 111, Plano 75093 214-587-3786, LEDSkinCareCenter.com Inside the Ovation Boutiques on NW corner of Parker and Dallas Tollway. From acne to anti-aging the LED Skin Care Center delivers like no other. Detox, hydration and education bring you clear, healthy, wrinkle and spot free skin. No downtime, pain or recovery. Daily, progressive results from the inside out. See ad, page 41.

CHiroPrACTiC dr. AMy ST. JoHN, d.C., lMT

Serendipity Health & Wellness 3900 W 15th St, Ste 506, Plano 75075 214-801-0741 • SerendipityWellness.net Relieving pain head to toe, whether caused by injury, stress or fatigue.

I offer personalized care, private appointments and therapeutic massage. See ad, page 21.

SyNErgy bAlANCE

Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C.; NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Road, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700, MySynergyBalance.com By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem. Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including Scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 7.

CoMPrEHENSivE HEAlTHCArE HEAlTHWorKS

2317 Coit Road, Ste B, Plano 75075 972-612-1800 Whole body & lifestyle healthcare rejuvenating your body from the inside out.

Comprehensive healthcare— naturally. Visit our website to view our schedule of free workshops. See ad, page 8.

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dANCE - NiA SHANNoN MAirS

Licensed Nia Black Belt & Teacher/Trainer 469-879-5283 • NiaNow.com/SMairsTX An exciting mix of Dance, Martial and Healing arts, suitable for all levels of ability. See ad, page 11.

grEEN ClEANiNg ECoMAidS

18352 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas 75287 214-382-2644 High quality green cleaning service for homes and businesses. See ad, page 11.

grEEN gArMENT CArE oXXo CArE ClEANErS 5110 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco 75034 214-705-7739 • OXXOUSA.com Eco-friendly garment care cleaners. Convenient 24hour drop-off and pick-up system. Odorless process leaves clothes brighter and retaining their correct size and shape without “dry cleaning” smell.

grEEN PEST CoNTrol EdUCATioN WilloW bENd ACAdEMy

2220 Coit Rd, Ste 500, Plano 75075 972-599-7882 • WillowBendAcademy.com And 101 E. Southwest Pkwy, Ste 101 Lewisville 75067 972-436-3839 • WillowBendAcademy.com SACS accredited educational alternative that offers individualized, mastery-based instruction for grades 4-12. Oncampus and Home Study options. Experienced, Interactive Metronome provider —specialized training that improves neuron-network function and overall day-to-day performance.

ENErgy EFFiCiENCy ENErgy ATTiC

538 Haggard St, Ste 410, Plano 75074 972-548-0088 • EnergyAttic.com Offering energy efficient green solutions based specifically on the individual needs of each home or office. Upon inspection, an energy reduction system is created incorporating a multi-prong approach to maximize energy efficiency and savings. Radiant barrier, solar vent fans, formaldehyde-free insulation, attic tents and more energy star products available. See ad, page 13.

ESSENTiAl oilS doTErrA ESSENTiAl oilS

Jackie Kenney • JackiesdoTerra@gmail.com 214-837-4872 • JackiesdoTerra.com doTERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils are the highest standard of quality essential oils available. Take control of your family’s health with all-natural gifts from the Earth.

They kill bacteria and viruses and are 50-70 times more powerful than herbs. Replace your medicine cabinet with non-toxic, safe-for-theentire-family choices.

NATUrAl PEST SolUTioNS 214-763-2758 • GuysInGreen.com

Eco-friendly residential and commercial pest control using botanical products. We control all types of insect pests including termites, mosquitoes, ants, roaches and fleas without the use of harsh, dangerous chemicals.

We offer programs from a single pest one time treatment to a comprehensive total protection plan.

Call to schedule your Free inspection. See ads, pages 15 and 23.

HAir SAloN HAir Color STUdioS

9200 E. Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Our coloring stylists love to work with the wonderful alternative products we have that are made from natural extracts and yogurt. These exquisite products, such as NAYO, Neuma and Moroccan Oil, actually do improve your hair quality so we in turn can help you look your most radiant while you're out-andabout. Whether you're simply sensitive to some of those harsher chemical lines or just want vibrant, beautiful, healthy hair you'll love our natural approach to how we treat your hair and overall beauty. Ask about free color consultation.

HEAlTHy diNiNg THE SAlAd SToP

3685 Preston Rd, Frisco 75034 972-377-7867 Fresh and nutritious, locally grown food.

HEAlTHy KidS brAiN bAlANCE ACHiEvEMENT CENTErS

Debby Romick 1501 Preston Rd, Ste 501, Plano 75093 972-248-9482 • BrainBalancePlano.com The Brain Balance Program brings hope to families of children who suffer with behavioral, academic and social challenges. We specialize in a drug-free, researchbased, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying issues of the many disorders that impact our children today.

Each child has a unique combination of functional weaknesses that impact motor, sensory, immune, visual-spatial, auditory, and cognitive development.

Call us today to learn about our comprehensive assessment. See ad, page 6.

HErbS & CHiNESE MEdiCiNE grEAT WAll oriENTAl MEdiCAl CENTEr 1312 Village Creek Dr, Plano 75093 972-732-7804

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

HoliSTiC dENTiSTry dENTAl ArTS oF PlANo

Dr. Nevein Amer, DDS 4701 West Park Blvd, Ste 201, Plano 75093 972-985-4450 • DentalArtsofPlano.com Dr. Amer specializes in cosmetic and Holistic dentistry including mercury-free fillings and the safe removal of old mercury-based fillings, metal-free crowns, digital x-rays, help for sleep apnea and TMJ, veneers and Invisalign, the clear alternative to braces. Her Holistic approach involves looking at the entire person during evaluation, and always talking with you about the material to be used in your mouth.

See ad, page 16.

iNTErNAl MEdiCiNE CENTENNiAl MEdiCAl ASSoCiATES 4401 Coit Rd, Ste 409, Frisco 75035 972-377-8695

Highest ethical and clinical standards of care while providing exceptional attention to every patient.

Kid FiT – Kid FUN SPorTS TrAiNiNg JUMP STrEET iNdoor TrAMPoliNE PArK

6505 W Park Blvd, Ste 200, Plano 75093 972-378-5867 • GotJump.com Burn up to 1000 calories an hour, strengthen your whole body and have a blast doing it. This fun is not just for kids. Huge trampoline jumping areas where you can literally bounce off the walls.

Try trampoline dodge ball, a life-size maze, or ropeswing, slide or bounce into a huge foam pit. Special bounce and play area for kids under 7. You've got to see it to believe it. Open jumps, birthday parties, corporate team building and aerobics classes.

See ad, page 21.

KUrT THoMAS gyMNASTiCS 10825 John W Elliott Frisco 75034 • 214-872-4646

Gymnastics training for preschool to competitive levels.

WiNKidS SPorTS & lEArNiNg CENTEr 3000 Waketon Rd, Flower Mound 75028 972-355-9988

WinKids Sports & Learning Center offers gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, dance, cheerleading, music, unique Birthday parties and so much more!

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I specialize in helping you boost your energy, relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, headaches and chronic pain. Choose your preferred massage style or ask me to customize your massage to best alleviate your symptoms. I offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Trigger Point and TMJ Facial massages all in the comfort of your own familiar surroundings.

Affordable rates, gift certificates, referral bonuses, package and military discounts available. Call me to schedule or book online.

NEUroFEEdbACK THE SAMS CENTEr

Dr. Marvin Sams 972-612-0160 • GreatBrain.com The Sams Center specializes in evidence based, non-drug therapy for ADD/ADHD, learning issues, chronic Depression and Anxiety, Asperger’s and Autism, epilepsy, Bipolar, and OCD. Quantitative EEG (computerized brain wave analysis) detects and defines the neurological issues; NeuroMatrix Neural Efficiency TrainingTM safely remediates and optimizes brain function. Find out more today. See ads, pages 7 and 19.

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4681 Ohio Dr, Frisco 75035 • 214-618-3175

Affordable, high-resolution digital reproductions of original antique maps and biblical prints from 1550 to 1850.

Indian grocery store.

MASSAgE 3T’S (TJ’S TErriFiC ToUCH)

469-237-4289 TJ4ttts.com • TJ4ttts@yahoo.com Specializing in Swedish massage for overall body relaxation and deep tissue massage for tense knotted muscles, an affordable 3T’s massage can help relieve stress commonly associated with a hectic lifestyle.

ClASSiC NAilS & SPA

6910 Windhaven Pkwy, The Colony 75056 214-483-6006 Nails, waxing, facials and massage.

MASSAgE SPACE

7000 Independence Pkwy, Ste 180 Plano 75025 972-612-5363 • Massage-Space.com Seven different types of massage therapy for rejuvenation and energy. See ad, page 6.

oUTdoor gEAr & EdUCATioN rEi

2424 Preston Rd, Plano 75093 • 972-985-2241 Quality outdoor gear and clothing with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

PEdiATriCS HEAlTHy KidS PEdiATriCS

4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco, 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, page 16.

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690 Parker Square, Flower Mound 75028 972-899-2060 And 1401 Shoal Creek, Ste 140, Highland Village 75077 972-899-2060 Drop-in child care and entertainment center.

rESTAUrANTS SHANdiZ MEdiTErrANEAN grill & MArKET 4013 West Parker Rd, Plano 75093 972-943-8885

Halal meats, fresh produce, groceries and flat bread baked on-site.

SMooTHiES SMooTHiE KiNg oF dENToN 1601 Brinker Rd, Denton 76208 940-484-5464

Great-tasting smoothies using the highest quality nutritional ingredients for a healthy snack alternative.

SMooTHiE KiNg oF PlANo 4701 W Park Blvd, Plano 75093 972-398-1107

Nutrition in a cup made from the highest quality nutritional ingredients. Stop by and let us create your favorite smoothie.

SolAr & AlTErNATivE ENErgy

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SolAr CoMMUNiTy

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Ask us how our Solar Community programs can save you money!

Experience the world of Tribal American Indians hosted by Silverhawk & Prayerwalker. The store offers tribal art created by local artisans and worldrenowned Native American artists. Educational seminars. We practice traditional ways, including prayer and drumming circles, sweat lodges, work parties, medicine wheels, etc. If you're seeking a spiritual path following ancient American tribal ways, ask about our community. See ad, page 40.

SolarCommunity.com 1-87-SOLAR-NRG (877-652-7674)

ToTAl WiNd & SolAr

Offices and service throughout D/FW 866-631-5934 Total Wind & Solar offers consultation, design, installation and service of alternative energy and rainwater harvesting systems based on your actual needs. Serving the North Texas-D/FW area.

1701 Greenville Ave, Ste 1112 Richardson 75081 972-231-4800 • USASolarInc.com Affordable American made solar. Residential and commercial installations. Do-it-yourself kits and turnkey systems. Financing available. See ad, page 35.

783 N Grove Rd, Ste 101, Richardson 75081 855-Evontis (386-6847) • MyEvontis.com

SPiriTUAl dEvEloPMENT SHir TiKvAH rEForM SyNAgogUE

WATErSEdgE STrUCTUrEd WATEr

7700 Main St, Frisco 75034 214-500-8304, • ShirTikvahFrisco.org

Services are held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Every service welcomes children of all ages. Religious school classes take place on Sunday mornings during school year. Call or visit our website for service schedule. See ad, page 34.

Sunday services, community programs, job ministry, preschool, and St. Philip’s Academy “K” class.

TAiloriNg & AlTErATioN SErviCES AUTUMN STiTCH

279 W Main St, Frisco 75034 • 972-712-1727 Tailoring, custom clothing, monogramming, draperies and shoe repair.

THErMogrAPHy THErMogrAPHy CENTEr oF dAllAS

Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Ste. 405, Dallas 75254 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities, many times 8-10 years before other screening methods. Non-invasive. No radiation.

See ad, page 15.

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EvoNTiS

ShinXen water is ionized, alkaline water rich in antioxidants and oxygen abundant. Evontis offers a range of quality water ionization systems built to last. See ad, page 9.

6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco 75034 214-387-4700 • StPhilipsFrisco.org

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3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills 75135 214-288-9935 • FourFeathersTradingPost.net

Twenty First Century Health 972-855-8711 TwentyFirstCenturyHealth.com

Better health through state-of-the-art water.

Cutting edge technology. Call us or visit our website to learn more about how improving your home’s water can improve your health.

yogA SCHool iNSPirE yogA SCHool

1401 Shoal Creek, Ste 268 Highland Village 75077 • 972-505-9764 InspireYogaStudio.com/teacher-training.html Find the inspiration, guidance and certification to become a professional yoga teacher.

Modular in-depth studies available for students seeking a deeper understanding of yoga. Yoga Alliance registered.

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