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october 2016 nutrition Silence of the Bees........................................ 4

Silence of the Bees, page 4

Treats without the Tricks............................6 Recipe: Better than Ever Red Velvet Cupcakes..................................................6 Recipe: Blueberry Gummy Treats................7 Recipe: Cinnamon-roasted Garbanzo

Allergy-friendly Treats, page 6

Beans........................................................8 Recipe: Apricot Sugar Plums......................8 Calcium: To Supplement or Not.................9

living Keeping Your Pets Safe at Halloween.......11

explore Endor Iron Furnace Greenway..................12 The Abrothecary Co.................................14

Explore Endor Iron Furnace Greenway, page 12

Resource Guide.......................................16 Calendar of Events..................................18

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

happy fall, y'all!

Your Guide to Healthy Living in the Sandhills

Editor & Publisher Joy Godwin Crowe

A change of season always leaves me a bit restless and looking for a change myself. Fall arrived on the scene and brought with it an urge to purge. I'm working

Associate Editor Karen Gilchrist karen@sandhillsnaturally.com Contributing Writers Sueson Vess Patti Ranck Marketing & Advertising Joy G. Crowe joy@sandhillsnaturally.com Brianna Ozuna (Cumberland Co.) brianna@sandhillsnaturally.com Sophie Poppele (Moore Co.) sophie@sandhillsnaturally.com Patti Ranck (Moore Co.) patti@sandhillsnaturally.com Published by Main Street Media 1370 Hwy 24/87, Ste 163 Cameron, NC 28326

on purging things in my surroundings — clearing out the excess toys, clothes I never wear, ancient cosmetics that I'll never again put near my body and supplements that expired two years ago. But the cooler air and grey skies have me looking inward for a purge as well. What thoughts and beliefs are no longer serving me? It's hard enough to get rid of "stuff," but the purging of habits can be even more difficult — cutting through the clutter that occupies our thoughts and consumes our attention is tough work. Putting down the iPhone, ignoring Facebook and being more present for my family are my aspirations for the fall and winter.

It seems that time is ticking by too quickly these days. There are so many fun opportunities for exploration this month, it's hard to fit them all in. Local pumpkin patches, fall festivals, hiking, fall sports, Halloween events and so much more. The September Locavore dinner was a wonderful event — a chance to turn off the phone and spend several hours talking with friends and making new acquaintances, all while enjoying local food prepared in new and exciting ways by a chef committed to his

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Speaking of food, one out of every three bites of food depends on bees for What's behind the silence of the bees? Keep reading to learn more about the plight of the bees and how we can help.

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silence of the bees

By Karen Gilchrist

News outlets were abuzz last month with the details of the

over $125 billion. In the United States, pollination contributes

sudden mass extermination of over three million honeybees,

$20-$30 billion in agricultural production annually. And in

unintended victims in the fight to stop the spread of the Zika

California alone, almond crops – entirely dependent on bees for

virus. On Sunday morning, August 28, between 6:30 and 8:30

pollination – are valued at over $3 billion.”2 Additionally,

a.m., Dorchester County, S.C., initiated an aerial fumigation

honeybees and other pollinators can improve the quality,

effort using the common pesticide Naled, which kills

nutrient levels, disease resistance and yield of crops like oil

mosquitoes instantly, but is also very toxic to bees – and it

seeds, fruits and vegetables.2

doesn’t discriminate. Although most beekeepers in the area had

So what is responsible for the decline in bee populations?

been notified via a notice in the newspaper, a phone call and a

Over the past few years, nearly a third of the honeybees in the

Facebook post the Friday before the spraying, two apiaries, a

United States have died off.2 Managed hive owners can expect

bee farm and supply store and a hobbyist, did not receive the

to lose a small percentage of their bee populations to winter

word and failed to take preventative measures and cover their

die-off. But in 2006 and 2007, beekeepers began to witness

hives. They lost all their bees, their hives, their honey. The

losses of over 30 and even 80%, and not just during the winter.

humming buzz around the hives suddenly ceased.1 While somewhat reassuring to know that this incident was

Referred to as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), the die-offs, where worker bees fail to return to the hive, are

not an indiscriminant use of insecticides toxic to bees, we are

believed more and more commonly to be related to the use of

once again reminded of the delicate environmental balance we

pesticides called neonicotinoids or neonics. In combination with

must guard. Bee populations have decreased dramatically over

other stresses including compromised immune systems, mites

the last 10 years. You may have seen the bumper sticker, “No

and diseases and malnutrition (sugar water is no substitution

farms. No food.” It applies to our pollinators, too: No bees. No

for plant nectar), CCD may lead to widespread die-offs.3

food.

But our focus, according to Gwen Pearson of Gwen

Estimates suggest that “honeybees are responsible for

Pearson Science, might just be on the wrong honeybee.4 She

pollinating approximately 80% of all fruit, vegetable and seed

assures readers that the “globally distributed, domesticated

crops in the U.S.” and according to Earth Justice, “One in every

animal Apis mellifera” is quite safe from extinction. Yet just

three bites of food depends on bees for pollination, and the

recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identified seven

annual value of pollination services worldwide are estimated at

species of yellow-faced bees of the Hylaeus genus, native to

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native bees, butterflies and other insects. Native bees do 90% of the work for watermelons, increase apple production, create double the fruit as honeybees in blueberries and use their superior physicality over honeybees to increase tomato production — true worker bees!

In addition to pesticides, a decrease in habitat and plant diversity Rhett Morris of Rhett's Restaurant sources produce from several area farms and harvests herbs from his own herb garden.

robs native bees of food and places to live. Instead of treated, manicured yards and pollen-less

Hawaii and responsible for pollinating indigenous plant species,

flowers, we should endeavor to go a little more au natural,

for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

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The key work here is “native” – nearly 4000 bee species

foregoing pesticides, using native plants and leaving some

you’ve most likely never heard of, many of which live alone, are

messy wild spots to encourage native bees to nest. Failure to

stingless and make their homes in the ground. Pearson notes

reestablish nature’s delicate balance will only result in fewer

that, “50 percent of Midwestern native bee species disappeared

native pollinators, and in turn, decreased food supplies that

from their historic ranges in the last 100 years. Four of our

cannot be addressed by technology and more chemicals. No

bumblebee species declined 96 percent in the last 20 years, and

bees. No food.

three species are believed to already be extinct.” And these are

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@

the bees that do most of the pollinating work!

Their decline may be related to seeds treated with a neonic pesticide. The pesticide circulates in the plant tissue, eliminating insects that chew on the seedlings, but is also present in the pollen and nectar of the blossoms, which all bees may collect.

In a field experiment planting oilseed rape, a crop attractive to bees, with “one of the lowest active doses of pesticide that a bee might encounter in a real agricultural field,” honeybees were unaffected, but wild bees decreased in density, produced fewer queens, abandoned their nests and failed to establish brood cells.

Though much is known through research on honeybees and CCD, little is known about what kills native bees, not even what constitutes a lethal pesticide dose. And while the thousands of honeybees in a colony can fend off some pesticide exposure, solitary bees cannot, and they are the predominant pollinators; commercial bee colonies supplement the work of

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sandhillsnaturally.com. 1 “‘Like it’s been nuked’: Millions of bees dead after South Carolina sprays for Zika mosquitoes,” by Ben Guarino. www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/ wp/2016/09/01/like-its-been-nuked-millions-of-bees-dead-aftersouth-carolina-sprays-for-zika-mosquitoes/; 2 “11 Amazing Reasons to Save the Honeybees,” http://earthjustice.org/ blog/2015-april/11-amazing-reasons-to-save-the-honeybees; 3 www.washingtonpost.com/lifestylehome/a-common-pesticidemay-be-a-menace-to-pollinators-know-how-to-protectthem/2016/05/10/df8fc016-13aa-11e6-81b4-581a5c4c42df_ story.html?tid=a_inl; 4” Bees were just added to the U.S. endangered-species list for the first time,” www. washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/10/03/ u-s-bees-were-just-added-to-the-endangered-species-list-forthe-first-time/?tid=hybrid_collaborative_1_na; 5 “You’re Worrying about the Wrong Bees,” www.wired.com/2015/04/ youre-worrying-wrong-bees/

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treats without the trick ENJOY ALLERGY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN TREATS

By Sueson Vess Enjoy allergy-friendly Halloween treats without scary

1 teaspoon baking powder

ingredients. The trick is avoiding gluten and other allergens

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

while being family friendly and tasty and satisfying mom’s

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

healthy eating goals. The Internet provides lists of allowable

3/4 cup beet puree*

candy that is gluten-free and/or dairy- and nut-free, but the

3/4 cup sugar, recommend coconut sugar or Sucanat

ingredient lists contain hard-to-pronounce ingredients, artificial

1/2 cup sunflower or other unflavored oil

colors and additives, plus high sugar and corn sugar content.

It’s easy to become complacent and decide to look the other

1/4 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk or other nondairy substitute

way just this one day a year, but it becomes a slippery slope of

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

unhealthy eating that is hard to correct come November, and

1/2 teaspoon almond extract (may substitute vanilla

then begins the holiday season with even more indulgences.

Not to appear a Scrooge, I love a good treat, but my

extract) 2 large eggs or egg replacement

passion is to make treats that are safe, delicious and up to my high standard of eating. It can be done!

Plan a fun Halloween meal before the treats to set a festive mood, complete with black bean pasta and turkey meatballs (or eyeballs) or roasted sweet potatoes (black and orange), and load up on veggies and protein before indulging in sweet treats.

BETTER-THANEVER RED VELVET CUPCAKES Chocolate and beets — antioxidants and flavor! Substitute carob for cacao if needed. These rich cupcakes satisfy your sweet tooth without too much sugar. Frosting optional.

MAKES: 12 regular-sized cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare cupcake pan; line with paper liners or generously oil.

2. Sift or whisk together GF flour blend, xanthan gum if needed, cacao, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

1 cup gluten-free flour blend (add 1 teaspoon xanthan or

3. Combine beet puree, sugar, oil, coconut milk, vinegar,

guar gum if gum is not included in gluten-free flour blend)

almond extract and eggs, preferably in a stand mixer bowl with

1/2 cup raw unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder

the paddle attachment, and blend thoroughly, about 1 minute

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on medium speed (may use hand held mixer). Turn to low and

detoxification. Gummies

slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are

can be made in all colors

incorporated; do not over-mix.

and shapes. Look for

4. Evenly distribute batter into cupcake pan compartments (an ice cream-type scoop works well); fill about 3/4-full.

5. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick in the center

silicone molds at your local craft store (no greasing required) or pour gelatin

of the center cupcake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack

into a 9" x 9" pan and

before frosting.

cut into squares (or

*Roast or boil beets until very tender. Puree in food

snake-like strips) or use

processor or blender until smooth. Three (3) small or 2 medium-

small cookie cutters for

sized beets will make 3/4 cup puree. Cook extra beets for

fun shapes. Blueberries

additional use to assure that you have 3/4 cup beet puree.

are such a nutrient-dense

Frozen precooked beets are also an option.

fruit; however, these may be made with any

7-MINUTE FROSTING

fruit or fruit juice of your

If egg whites are an option for you, this is my favorite frosting that tastes like a light version of marshmallow fluff.

Reduced sugar and the addition of vanilla and almond extracts push flavor to new heights.

preference.

MAKES 7-8 dozen 1" squares, quantity varies depending on shape and size.

1 cup blueberries, preferably organic, fresh or frozen (may

MAKES: 4 cups frosting

substitute other berry)

3 egg whites

4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin — non-vegetarian (Great

3/4 cup sugar

Lakes or Bernard Jensen brands that are Kosher, and made from

4 tablespoons cold water Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (used to stabilize egg whites) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1. Whisk together egg whites, sugar, water, salt and cream of tartar in a large heat-proof bowl (glass or stainless steel) that can be placed over a pan of boiling water or use a double boiler. This mixture rises to at least 4 cups in volume; allow plenty of room in pan/bowl.

2. Place heat-proof bowl over a pan with a couple of inches of boiling water, making sure that bowl does not touch water. Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat mixture continually for 7 minutes (hence the name — this is good arm exercise).

Mixture with grow to at least 4 cups.

3. Remove from heat and beat in both extracts. Use immediately to frost cake or cupcakes. Store leftover in refrigerator.

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HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY GUMMY TREATS Gelatin is a fantastic food-as-medicine ingredient for healing the structures and tissues of the body and aiding October 2016

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1 cup almond meal; may substitute ground pepita and/or

For sour gummies, add 1/3 cup organic lemon juice

sunflower seeds

Sweeten to taste with honey, agave syrup or preferred

1/2 cup prunes

sweetener if desired.

1-1/2 cup dried apricots 1 teaspoon sea salt

1. Place blueberries (and lemon juice if using) into a heavy sauce pan and heat over medium heat.

1 teaspoon orange zest (fresh, organic) 1 teaspoon cinnamon

2. Stir in blueberries and allow to cook until the liquid is

1 teaspoon cardamom

steaming and the blueberries are plump.

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

3. Place berry mixture into a high-speed blender, or food

Unsweetened, dried coconut to roll

processor and blend until smooth. Remove the lid and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

1. In food processor bowl fitted with knife blade, combine

4. Add 4 tablespoons of gelatin to the blender and blend again until smooth.

almond meal, prunes, apricots, orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and salt and blend until thoroughly

5. Pour mixture into candy molds, or a 9x9" glass dish.

combined.

Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. Unmold or cut into shapes

2. Spread coconut flakes on a plate (or piece of waxed

and enjoy!

paper).

SWEET & SPICY CINNAMON-ROASTED GARBANZO

small (walnut-sized) balls and drop into coconut. Roll between

BEANS

hands into balls.

3. With two teaspoons or a small ice-cream scoop, form

These tasty beans make a great snack that is a little bit

4. Store in refrigerator.

sweet and full of protein and fiber.

Sueson Vess is a professional chef, author/food writer and

MAKES: 2 cups

educator helping people eat healthier, especially those with

2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (may use frozen or canned,

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drained and rinsed)

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1 tablespoon sunflower oil

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1 tablespoon honey

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2 teaspoons cinnamon, preferably Ceylon

Delicious Solutions for Gluten & Dairy Free Cooking,” now in its

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

6th edition, and “Living Without Magazine’s Best Gluten-Free Cookbook." www.specialeats.com; 800.981.5029; Facebook

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with

page: Special Eats. Sueson’s homemade bone broth is available at

parchment paper.

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2. In large bowl, combine beans, oil, honey and seasonings. Mix to combine well.

3. Spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

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4. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until lightly browned.

5. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

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smaller balls are rich in protein and fiber, resulting in a delicious anytime, guilt-free treat.

MAKES: 36

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calcium: to supplement or not?

By Mary Farrell

The mineral calcium is essential for humans. It plays a role in the body's metabolism, connections between nerves, heart actions and muscle movement.

Calcium's main function is being the driver of the muscles. The main deposits of calcium are in the bones and teeth.

For years, we've been told that we need calcium for strong bones and to prevent bone disease. For many Americans, that calcium comes in the form of a supplement.

Pull up the search engine Google on your computer or phone and look at the latest studies and information on calcium. What you see may shock you. So are calcium supplements beneficial or dangerous? I tell all my customers, don't go by what someone tells you. Always do your own research.

Remember, this is your one and only body/ life. You are the one who will either benefit

Dietary sources of calcium appear to be much safer than

or suffer from your choices. Learn to listen to your body. It has a

calcium supplements. Did you know that kale, spinach, collard

way of letting you know what it likes or dislikes.

greens, sesame seeds and organic yogurt contain more calcium

The latest calcium studies and research show that calcium supplements may increase your risk for heart attack, stroke and dementia. We know that calcium plays many key roles in our health, but recent research shows us that calcium alone is

than milk?

We will discuss more about the very important role of vitamin K and our health in a future article.

Mary Farrell is the owner of Vitamins & Things in

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D3 and magnesium are the missing links in the calcium puzzle.

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Without K2, calcium deposits in blood vessels; K2 sends it to bones.

In nature, our nutrients do not come in isolated packages.

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Research has shown that when nutrients work together, we have better health. A whole foods diet that contains plenty of calcium, vitamins K, D, C and magnesium will be the best plan for protecting your heart and bones.

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harvest your own home decor Warm up your home with this season’s trendiest looks. Put your personal touch on your home’s decor with crafting projects that highlight the best of fall: copper detail, animal icons and pumpkins of every color, including white.

Create a seasonal tablescape or mantel decoration with these Harvest Fall Lanterns created by the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. The lanterns lend a coppery sheen to complement the seasonal hues of the pumpkins and gourds.

Place them atop a swatch of soft plaid for a multi-textured look that celebrates the season indoors.

For a unique outdoorsy look, piece together a birch wreath using natural supplies such as twig stems, cattail stems and foliage.

HARVEST FALL LANTERNS Skill level: Beginner Crafting time: 3-5 hours Supplies and Tools: 2 boxes fall pumpkin and gourd decorations 1 bottle (2 fluid ounces) cloud white paint Black sponge paint brush 2 metal and glass lanterns Hot glue gun and sticks 1. Select two pumpkins to paint white.

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pumpkins and gourds, and glue them to each other.

3. Insert leaves and berries to accent pumpkins and fill in any empty spaces.

BIRCH WREATH Skill level: Beginner Crafting time: 1-2 hours Supplies and Tools: Burlap garland Dark brown raffia Florist wire (22 or 24 gauge) Burlap-wrapped wreath Hot glue gun and glue sticks Wire cutters Beige twig stems Brown floral tape 2 pinecone pick stems 2 onion grass cattail stems 5 fall leaf foliage 5 bags medium birch rounds 1. Craft bow out of burlap garland and dark brown raffia.

Wrap wire around middle of bow and poke it into burlap wreath in desired location. Secure with hot glue.

2. With wire cutters, cut twigs to length and tape together with brown floral tape. Add pinecone stems to twigs and tape together with floral tape.

3. Wrap twig and pinecone stems with wire and poke wire into wreath under bow. Use hot glue to secure.

4. Add cattails and fall foliage to accent. Attach to wreath in desired locations with hot glue.

5. Cover remainder of wreath with birch rounds using hot glue.

Find more harvest-perfect fall home decor at joann.com.

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Hallowe’en is coming! And the annual evening ritual seems fun enough for those who choose to participate.

First, dress up as a favorite character, be it supernatural creature, super hero, movie or TV or book character, cartoon, animal, etc. Next, traipse from house to house, ringing doorbells or knocking on doors. And last, greet whoever opens the door with an exuberant, “Trick or treat!” in exchange for gum, candy and small toys to fill a bag or plastic pumpkin dedicated to this collection. Kids and adults love it! And our pets?

Well, while some may seem to enjoy being dressed up as pirate cats (check out this video for a giggle or two: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkqd0ifEHG4) or hot dogs, and may even accompany their young friends on their neighborhood hike for goodies, Hallowe’en can be a stressful and even potentially dangerous time for our furry and feathered babies. Following are some precautions from the Humane Society of the United States that pet owners can follow to help keep their pets safe this and every Hallowe’en.

COSTUMES Not everyone likes to dress up, and that includes our pets.

Yet the Humane Society estimates that 50% of pet owners dress Fifi and Fido in costumes. If your pet truly does not mind dressup time, ensure the costume is comfortable and lets him move easily. Avoid covering his eyes or ears, and remove any choking hazards. If he seems unhappy, undress him.

DECORATIONS While festive, some Hallowe’en decorations can pose serious health threats to pets. Avoid leaving your pet unattended near lit candles and jack-o’-lanterns, which can singe fur and burn curious noses; scented candles can be toxic to birds. Other decor, like rubber eyeballs and fake cobwebs, can present choking hazards, and pets can become tangled in strings of lights as well as fake cobwebs.

TREATS Keep human treats out of the reach of your pets. A bowl of candy sitting on a table or counter or by the door awaiting trickor-treaters may prove too tempting for even the best behaved of pets. And certain treats, including chocolate, gum, raisins and the sweetener xylitol, are toxic to dogs. Ensure that kids do not share their goodies with their furry friends. Contact the 24-hour ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline at 888.426.4435

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(for a $65 fee) or call your veterinarian if you think your pet may have ingested something harmful.

CREATE A SAFE SPACE Hallowe’en festivities can overwhelm even the mellowest of pets. The loud and repeated noise of doorbells and knocks, enthusiastic shouts of “Trick or treat!” from complete strangers or even friends unrecognizable in costumes and party music may elicit anxious behavior from your pet. Doors opened to greet little ghouls and goblins create a perfect opportunity for a pet to slip out undetected. And an overexcited dog accompanying trick-or-treaters on their haunting, and which might otherwise “never hurt a flea,” may unexpectedly bite or attempt to run away.

To help prevent these unhappily scary scenarios, consider creating a comfortable, quiet place for your pet to spend the Hallowe’en, complete with favorite blanket, bed and toys.

(Revisit “Taming Anxiety in Your Pet the Natural Way” in the July 2016 issue of Sandhills Naturally, available online.) Bring your pets inside before dark, and check to see their tags are up to date or consider microchipping them, just in case they do find a way to escape. If your plans include leaving your pet alone during Hallowe’en, you may wish to locate this space away from the front door and all the holiday hubbub. By employing a few simple precautions, you can help ensure your pets enjoy the right treats and avoid any unexpected tricks this Hallowe’en.

“How to Give Your Pets a Safe and Happy Halloween,” www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/halloweensafety.html

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endor iron furnace greenway

By Karen Gilchrist

“There are many benefits of trails and greenways that planners, funders, and the public need to know about: they make our communities more liveable; improve the economy through tourism and civic improvement; preserve and restore open space; and provide opportunities for physical activity to improve fitness and mental health.” – Benefits of Trails & Greenways, Hosted by AmericanTrails.org Take a stroll along the 2.0-mile-long beginnings of the Endor Iron Furnace Greenway located in Sanford, embrace the long-term vision of its expansion to the county’s most significant historic structure on the Deep River, and one easily experiences all four benefits detailed in the statement above. The trail is named for the historic Civil War structure in northern Lee County listed on the National Register. Built in 1862 and used to produce pig iron for the Confederacy, the stone stack features stones joined together without any mortar.* Ultimately, notes David Montgomery, Senior Planner, Long Range/Transportation Planning for the City of Sanford/Lee County Planning Department, the greenway will extend from its origin in Kiwanis Family Park, following north along Big Buffalo Creek to the furnace on the Deep River and back south along Little Buffalo Creek into downtown for a total

length of 28 miles.

The initial .6 miles of the 10-foot wide asphalt greenway begin in the Kiwanis Family Park located at 1800 Wicker Street.

The park features a covered shelter with 10 picnic tables that accommodates 100 people, an open picnic area with tables, a gazebo with benches for up to 50 people, playground and volleyball area and a lighted one-mile-long fitness and walking trail. Residents and non-residents may rent the shelter and the gazebo for up to four hours (www.leecountync. gov/Departments/ ParksRecreation/ FacilitiesRentals.aspx).

The latest extension of the greenway opened in the spring of 2011 and follows along Big Buffalo Creek for 1.4 miles north-northwest of the park.

“It’s a nice paved trail,” says John Payne, Parks & Recreation Director for Lee County. “There is a gazebo at the upper terminus as it stands right now at Douglas Drive, the Don Buie Memorial Trailhead funded by the Sanford Rotary Club.” The trail is open to walkers, joggers, strollers, wheelchairs, bikes and roller blades. “The only thing that is not permitted is motorized vehicles,” Payne says.

Though open for day use only, the greenway is well used, Payne says. “It runs the full gamut – we have those on bikes and roller blades, folks walking dogs, families out there trying

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to get some energy out of the kids – it’s a big hit.

We had a lot of naysayers at first when the price tag came in. It was about $1.1 million for the 1.4mile extension, about $900,000 per mile.” Public funds provided through the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) with monies tagged specifically for the greenway covered the costs.

“Once it was here and in place,” Payne says, “I have not heard the first negative thing about it. It is a popular trail. I don’t recall being out there anytime when weather was decent that there wasn’t somebody on the trail.”

Montgomery agrees. “The response has been great. We had a lot of doubters, but it is heavily used, and people really enjoy it.”

While public funds are available for future extension of the trail, possibly linking Kiwanis Family Park to the Medical Village area next and then back downtown, completion of the entire

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28-mile loop is expected to take quite a few years. “We’ve just completed the first two miles,” Payne says. But those two miles mark the beginning of a larger vision of continued investment in community, economy, conservation and wellness.

For more information about the Endor Iron Furnace Greenway, visit www.leecountync.gov/Departments/ ParksRecreation.aspx or phone 919.775.2107. *Endor Iron Furnace, www.endorfurnace.org/uploads/ About_Endor.pdf

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serving up wellness

By Karen Gilchrist

Chef Jennifer Karlowicz is on an educational mission: encouraging consumers to embrace a culinary tradition that has existed globally for hundreds of years: healthful, nutrient-dense bone broth she makes in small batches and sells through her business, The Abrothecary Co. Originally from the Midwest and trained in the traditional French culinary arts, Karlowicz moved to the Sandhills area five years ago. “We moved out here because we’re a military family.” After some time as a personal chef for a few different people and a stay-at-home mom, she officially opened The Abrothecary Co. in April of 2015 and makes and sells her broths and soups at the licensed communal kitchen at Thyme and Place Café (featured in the September 2016 issue of Sandhills Naturally).

“I kind of got out of the culinary world for a little while my daughter was young, but I’m back in it full

towards the end of her life, it sustained her and satisfied her when she couldn’t tolerate anything else. Those are my very humble beginnings with it, but then of course, as I started to read more – goodness, broth can treat everything from allergies to leaky gut to all kinds of other inflammatory conditions. It’s a wellness tonic, for lack of a better term.”

Karlowicz incorporates her broths into most of her dishes, including her line of soups, but also highly recommends drinking it straight, just like a cup of tea.

“I challenge people to drink it for at least a week and notice if their skin and hair and nails start to feel better and digestive issues are maybe starting to become involved. But unfortunately, I don’t know if it is our culture or what, people have either never heard of it, though it is probably something our grandmothers always had on the back of the stove, or they just don’t put any stock into it.” force!”

Punning aside, Karlowicz notes a Her inspiration for The big difference between stock and broth.

Abrothecary stemmed from her “Those two terms have really, training, her own desire to live more really gotten muddled.” Her website, healthfully and a friend’s illness. theabrothecaryco.com, provides a basic “I have a traditional French overview of the two. Briefly, bone broth culinary education, and there’s a “is made from bones, skin, tendons, large emphasis on properly making ligaments, organs, and the vascular broths and soups and sauces,” says system of an animal” added to water, Karlowicz. “French cuisine, especially vegetables and seasonings, which are classic French cuisine, utilizes all of then boiled down into a thick liquid. those things. I remember a class “Stock is a liquid in which meat has focusing on all of this; it really is an Chef Jennifer Karlowicz, owner of The been cooked…an unseasoned liquid art to make soups and stocks and Abrothecary Co. that acts as a neutral base for soups, broths and sauces and whatnot, and sauces, and other kitchen creations.” just as I became more health conscious, While stock adds flavor to dishes, it lacks the nutritional content I realized that broth especially, number one, has been made of a broth. for hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of years by almost Karlowicz encourages people to use broth in soups and every culture across the globe. It is a great way to utilize every part of the animal. And then I also started to follow the Weston stews. “Although I strain my broth, my broth is not crystal clear.

A. Price Foundation. They are huge proponents of broth. I It’s a substantially heavier broth when it’s cold, obviously; it’s specifically started to make it when I became a personal chef to thick and gelatinous, so my soups that I create are very, very a friend battling stage-four breast cancer, and the broth became hardy. You look at the broth and the stock at the grocery store just a basis for a lot of the dishes I made for her, and then also in those cartons, and there’s just no comparison. Again, it goes

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back to educating folks on what we have and what we sell.”

Presently, The Abrothecary Co. offers chicken bone broth and beef bone broth, which are cooked for 18 to 22 hours and over 36 hours, respectively. The finished product ends up being around eight gallons.

And Karlowicz sources both types of broth ingredients locally.

“I use two different chicken farms, Cathis Farms and Big Woods Farm. For my beef broth, I’m working very closely with Hilltop Angus. I requested a very special ratio. Marrow bones give you a lot of the flavor, but it’s the knucklebones and the tendons that give you the gelatin, so we work very closely to get that balance. I have good relationships with all the farmers, and it’s neat to see farmers in my age group and younger.”

Karlowicz is pleased with the response her broths have received. “I’ve gotten a lot of good, positive feedback. There’s a small core of people I’ve connected with through the different holistic ventures around here who are very devoted and dedicated, and they know what this is all about, and they’re my biggest champions. Wood Element Acupuncture is one of them.

They carry my broth. So that core group of people – we’re slowly but surely spreading the word. Every month I see a slight uptick in sales and positive comments. Slow and steady wins the race when you’re trying to change a culture. I gladly take it.

“I’m excited going into this second year of The Abrothecary Co., especially with fall and winter coming on. I hope that folks will really embrace the broth and the soups.

I’m trying to get my broth into some of the local coffee shops where you can just buy a cup of broth like you would a cup of coffee. Broth kiosks have opened up in some of the bigger cities like New York City and Chicago, where all they do is sell broth, and I think that would be really neat. It’s just going to take time.”

While Karlowicz’s culinary creations are presently available at Thyme and Place Café and Wood Element, she is also in negotiation with several local retailers. “One of my best distribution partners is Serving SP. I have my broth, chicken noodle soup, a wonderful three bean and beef chili and a soup of the week that changes every week. So they’re able to showcase not only my broth, but also my soups. It’s just been a great way to get the word out about what The Abrothecary can offer. Serving SP has by far has been one of the best distribution partners.”

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Though drinking bone broth may seem old-fashioned, Karlowicz is just fine with that.

“Some of us are trying to go back to the way things were done 100 years ago. There’s so much benefit. This broth has also really become an education campaign for me, and the more people I can turn on to it, hopefully the more research they’ll do on their own and find other things. I just challenge them to give it a try. It can help so many different things. It’s not just for when you have a cold or the flu. If we can change that mindset, to make it a part of everyone’s daily routine to drink a cup of this, I promise you, your body will be better for it.”

For more information about The Abrothecary Co., visit Karlowicz’s website, call 910.315.0893 or email TheAbrothecaryCo@gmail.com.

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resource guide CHIROPRACTIC CARE Call Joy to advertise your chiropractic clinic here! 910.551.2883 or email to joy@sandhillsnaturally.com.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Pure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness Center, offering Colon Hydrotherapy and Ionic Foot Detox. 305 Owen Dr., Fayetteville.

910.849.8891, purephoenixcleanse@ gmail.com ESSENTIAL OILS Joy Crowe, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils.

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MASSAGE THERAPISTS Sandhills Therapeutic Effects, Amie O'Connor, LMBT. 239 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.

919.478.5647, www.facebook. com/sandhillstherapeuticeffects, sandhillstherapeuticeffects@gmail.com MEDICAL CARE Back to Basics, Dr. Robert W. Patterson.

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EVENT PLANNING Indigo Earth Events, LLC - Party Sustainably! Offering "green" event styling, custom decor, rentals for weddings/social/corporate events.

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Buffalo Lakes Medical. Primary and urgent care, medical weight loss, home sleep studies. 622 Buffalo Lake Rd., Suite C, Sanford in Western Harnett County.

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HEALTH & FITNESS First Health Fitness, 170 Memorial Dr., Pinehurst. 910.715.1800, www.firsthealth.org/fitness

NATURAL FOODS The Abrothecary Co. Small-batch bone broth, soups and such. Private meal planning and chef services also available.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Guiding Wellness Institute. Wellness Consulting, Holistic Life Coaching and Therapy, Continuing Education. "A holistic-centered therapeutic environment committed to the discovery, recovery and maintenance of living in balance."

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Apple Crate Natural Market Carrying a wide assortment of specialty, organic, vegetarian/vegan, paleo, gluten-free and allergen-sensitive foods. You'll also find vitamin, herbal and mineral supplements, including probiotics, cleanses, hormone support, homeopathies, joint and bone products, enzymes, essential oils and natural skin and body care. 2711 Raeford Rd.,

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Fayetteville, 910.426.7777 and 5430 Camden Rd., Fayetteville. 910.423.8800, www.applecratenc.com Nature's Own Natural Foods Market offers a wide selection of natural, organic and herbal food products, teas and remedies, hard-to-find herbs, roots and spices, supplements & more. The Kitchen lunch counter and Juice Bar. 195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.692.3811, www.naturesowninc.com NATURAL PARENTING Do you sell natural parenting products? Are you a birth doula? Put your advertisement here! Call Joy at 910.551.2883 or email to joy@sandhillsnaturally.com.

PRODUCE DELIVERY Sandhills Farm to Table. Eat fresh, locally grown produce. Now taking subscriptions for fall co-op boxes. 910.722.1623, info@sandhillsfarm2table.com, www. sandhillsfarm2table.com REAL ESTATE Clarity Real Estate is an eco-conscious, paperless company helping landlords, buyers, sellers and investors. Tawneé Benedetto, Realtor®, Green Owner, Broker, Property Manager. 910.236.9123, teamclarityrealestate@gmail.com. www.TeamClarity-RealEstate.com REFLEXOLOGY Integrative Medical Reflex Therapy Connie Kern, IMRT ARCB. Board Certified Practitioner specializing in balancing the body-mind-spirit-mentalemotional bodies through a combination of integrative therapy systems in order

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646.588.8176, www.Facebook.com/ serenehealthreflexology RESTAURANTS The Kitchen Lunch Counter and Juice Bar at Nature's Own. 195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.692.3811, www.naturesowninc.com Thyme & Place Cafe. From the garden to the plate. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

910.684.8758, 155 Hall Ave., Southern Pines. www.thymeandplacecafe.com SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY Eco-friendly Noonday Collection jewelry works with artisans around the globe to produce stunning jewelry and sustainable jobs. Made of upcycled metal and artillery, paper beads, recycled glass. Shop online at www.joycrowe. noondaycollection.com and join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/ groups/joycrowe.noondayambassador.

SECURITY Bramble Security Consulting, Wade Bramble. PowerHome Technologies security systems for home or business.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING Sustainable Neighbors & Farm-A-Yard invite you to connect with others who care about living a sustainable lifestyle in Fayetteville. Join us every 2nd Friday of the month, 5-8 p.m., for Fay Fresh Friday social gathering at Guiding Wellness Institute. Come be inspired by the “12 Minute Mic,� our version of TEDx style presentations on thought-provoking sustainable living topics. Connect, learn, food, friends! www.meetup.com/sustainableneighbors, www.guidingwellnessinstitute.com Sustainable Sandhills is a nonprofit on a mission to preserve the environment of the Sandhills through education, demonstration and collaboration through four core program areas: Clean Air, Clean Water, Green Schools, Green Business.

351 Wagoner Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite 332334, Fayetteville. 910.484.9098, info@sustainablesandhills.org, www.sustainablesandhills.org VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS Whole-food based nutrition, through Juice Plus+, including 25 different fruits,

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vegetables and grains. And grow your own good health with the Tower Garden! www.jcrowe.juiceplus.com and jcrowe. towergarden.com YOGA STUDIOS Bikram Yoga. 190 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.246.2007, www.bikramyogasouthernpines.com Cleared Hot Yoga. Grand opening on October 22. 1530 N. Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake. 910.248.9101, www.clearedhotyoga.com Southern Pines Yoga Company, 169 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines.

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Karen Gilchrist, 910.638.6397, playswithwords@embarqmail.com This Resource Guide is a directory of local natural health and wellness practitioners and supporters of green living in our community. To be included in our Resource Guide, call Joy at 910-551-2883 or email joy@sandhillsnaturally.com.

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calendar of events • october All events are free unless other wise noted.

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SATURDAY 104th Farmers Day Celebration.

8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Downtown Coats.

Animal Feedings, J. Bayard Clark Park and Nature Center, 4 p.m. Alligators are chomping, snakes are swallowing and turtles are snapping. Come see what’s for dinner at the Nature Center! All ages welcome. J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville. 910.433.1579

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SUNDAY Nature from My Window, 3 p.m.

Come learn how we can make it easier to view wildlife from your windows at home. We will discuss setting up feeders and learn to identify the animals and birds we may see. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167

a behind-the-scenes look at a historical treasure located at Lake Rim Park. Join a park ranger to view the remnants of the Weed's Lightwood Plant, a century-old turpentine factory. Learn about the importance of the naval stores industry in NC and find out why we are really known as "The Tar Heel State." Call to register.

Ages 5+. 910.433.1018, www.fcpr.us.

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THURSDAY Autumn Sunset Hike, 5:30 p.m., Milton E. Mazarick Park, Fayetteville. Enjoy the cooler days and fall colors on this guided hike around Mazarick Park. Learn about fall foliage, area history and how nature prepares for winter months. Call to register. All ages.

910.433.1018, www.fcpr.us.

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Taste of Fayetteville, noon-6 p.m., Festival Park.

Come taste what Fayetteville has to offer at the 7th Annual Taste of Fayetteville, where local businesses come together to offer patrons sample-size servings of their best menu items.

The event is free to attend, but tickets are required to participate in the tasting. Other festivities include live music and Kidz Zone. Visit the event Facebook page for updates: www. facebook.com/tasteoffayettevillenc.

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FRIDAY Ole Mill Days, Hope Mills Downtown & Municipal Park. Event Times: Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Celebrate the heritage of Hope Mills as a mill community during Ole Mill Days. On Friday evening, the second annual Street Dance will be held in historic downtown, on Trade Street, with food, craft vendors and music. On Saturday, the remainder of the festivities will be held at the Municipal Park: tractor pull, chili cook-off, hot wings contest, Ole Mill Reunion, haunted house, arts and crafts vendors, pony and friends, cheerleading competition, Kid's Korner, great food and entertainment. The event will conclude with a movie night for the whole family. 910.426.4109

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TUESDAY Preschool Pals: Pumpkins, 10 a.m., Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex.

The Museum of the Cape Fear is once again hosting Preschool Pals for children ages 3 to 5. The theme this month is pumpkins. The Preschool Pals program offers children a chance to spend time in the museum doing activities, such as creating a “make-it, take-it” craft, hearing a story and listening to music. Call the museum to register. 910.486.1330

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WEDNESDAY Tar Kiln Tour, 2 p.m. Lake Rim Park. Take

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SATURDAY Wings Over Harnett Fly-in presented by Campbell University. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Harnett Regional Jetport. Free admission, parking $5. www.harnett.org/wings

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SUNDAY Fall Foliage Hike, 3 p.m. Join a park ranger for a hike to look at seasonal changes taking place for plant and animal habitats in the Longleaf preserve. Hike will be approximately 2 miles. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines.

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FRIDAY Nature’s Seedlings, “Looking at Leaves,”10 a.m. Nature’s Seedlings is a monthly nature discovery program for ages 3 to 7 held every third Friday of the month. October’s program is “Looking at Leaves.” Children will practice their observation skills by comparing leaves and learn why leaves change colors in the fall. We will take a short hike to collect leaves, then use those leaves to paint t-shirts to take home. Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington. 910.893.4888, raven. rock@ncparks.gov.

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SATURDAY Spring Lake Fall Festival, 4-8 p.m.

Enjoy a family-friendly, fun evening with the Town of Spring Lake as they celebrate fall with a hay ride, bounce houses, trunk-or-treat, games, face-painting, costume contest and more. A very special movie viewing will be held on the big screen outdoors, Hotel Transylvania 2. For more information on entering a vehicle into the trunk-or-treat event or on volunteering at the festival, call the Community Center. www.spring-lake.org/recreation-and-parksdepartment.html, 910.436.0011

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SUNDAY Fall Wildflower Hike (BCBS Wellness Initiative), 3 p.m. Join a park ranger for a hike along the trails to see wildflowers blooming in the autumn season. *This hike is part of the BCBS Wellness Initiative. Weymouth WoodsSandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167

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FRIDAY HalloWEEn (For Wee-Ones!), 10 a.m.

Join us for story, craft and fun as we explore the upcoming event of Halloween! Program best suited for kids age 3-5, meant to be done with a parent or care giver. Weymouth WoodsSandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167

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SUNDAY Halloween Fun at Weymouth Woods, 3 p.m. Join a Park Ranger to learn about the origins of some of our favorite Halloween tradiOctober 2016

CALENDAR tions. We will discover why some animals have become associated with the holiday. Why are black cats considered bad luck? Why are owls and bats associated with Halloween? We will also discuss some of our favorite Halloween characters. We may even have some candy! Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines.

910.692.2167 NOTICE: Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake, is currently closed due to flooding of trails. Please check their website for updates. www.ncparks.gov/carvers-creekstate-park 910.436.4681 • ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS • Cape Fear River Trail Golf Cart Tours. For seniors and persons with permanent limited physical abilities, interpretive golf cart tours along the Cape Fear River Trail are available for individuals or groups of up to five people.

Riders must be able to grasp and hold safety handles. Reservations are required. For more information, call 910.433.1547. Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville.

Every Wednesday night, Kirtan Night at Breathing Space, 1404 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville.

910.977.4476, 7:30-9 p.m. It's free and fun.

Every Thursday, 9 a.m. Hike for Your Health at Raven Rock State Park. Must be able to hike 2 to 5 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly and include steps. Ages 12 and up. Please call 910.893.4888 to register.

Every Friday, 3-4:30 p.m. Plant Appreciation Walking Group, J. Bayard Clark Park and Nature Center. Meet other plant lovers and walk the trails at the park and along the Cape Fear River (CFR) identifying plants, watching their development and noting their locations. The group's observations will be used to compile plant lists for the Park and CFR Trail. This group is for adults and mature children, ages 12+, but is ideal for seniors.

910.433.1579, www.fcpr.us.

First Sunday of each month. Tours of Heritage Square, 1-4 p.m. Visit Heritage Square to see a selection of Fayetteville's historic houses, to include the Sandford House, the Oval

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Ballroom and the Baker-Haigh-Nimocks House.

Call for further details.910.484.3977, www. womansclubfay.org.

Second Thursday of each month. Naturalist Thursdays. Curious about nature? Kids 12 and under who attend 4 or more different naturalist programs at any park will receive a “Junior Naturalist” award. Call to register. All ages; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville.

910.433.1579 Every 4th Friday, 6-10 p.m., Downtown Fayetteville. 4th Friday is a true celebration of the arts and downtown Fayetteville. www.theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php, 910.323.1776 Every fourth Saturday, Sustainable Saturdays Film Series. Recurring Monthly on 4th Saturday thru November 26, 2016, 11:00 a.m., Cameo Art House Theatre. Admission: Suggested Donation $5 - $7. Join Sustainable Sandhills at Cameo Art House Theatre for the screening of a thought-provoking, educational film, with discussion to follow. The film series begins in June and ends in November. Visit the event website for further information on the films being screened. 910.484.9098, www. sustainablesandhills.org

com/CityMarketAtTheMuseum 910.433.1457 Moore County Farmers Market, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., year round at The Armory Sports Complex, 604 W. Morganton Rd., Southern Pines.

Moore County Farmers Market, Mondays, 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., First Health Fitness Center, 170 Memorial Dr., Pinehurst.

Moore County Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, Downtown Southern Pines at SE Broad and NY Ave. Murchison Road Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot at Bronco Square (across from Fayetteville State University), Fayetteville.

Sanford Farmers Market, Depot Park, downtown Sanford, every Saturday, 9 a.m.noon.

Sandhills Farmers Market, Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., at the Village of Pinehurst parking lot.

Sandhills Farmers Market of Spring Lake, recurring weekly on Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

230 Chapel Hill Rd., Spring Lake. 910.568.5809 Items are accepted for the calendar on a spaceavailable basis. Please send the info on your free event to joy@sandhillsnaturally.com.

• FARMERS MARKETS • Fayetteville City Market, Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fourth Friday, 6-10 p.m. Fayetteville Transportation & Local History Museum Grounds, Fayetteville. www.facebook.

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JOY CROWE To learn more about Noonday Collection's mission of creating a marketplace for Artisans around the world or to shop online, visit www.joycrowe.noondaycollection.com or call 910.551.2883.

Rentals • Styling • Handmade

910.638.8322 • indigoearthevents@icloud.com

2016 18th Annual Touchstone Energy

NC CottoN Festival Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Downtown Dunn

Fun for the Entire Family!

Entertainment • Shriner's Car Show with over 100 cars!

Over 125 Food & Craft Vendors • Tractor Show • Kiddie Land www.nccottonfestival.com MaiN stage Featured eNtertaiNMeNt Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band, 11 .a.m. - 2 p.m.

New Artist on 2nd Stage – The Aviators, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

910-892-3282 20

www.SandhillsNaturally.com

October 2016