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letterfrompublisher Welcome to the July issue of Seattle Natural Awakenings! Not much says summer like a bounty of farm fresh produce. In the past, I’ve participated in CSA (community supported agriculture) shares, helping support a farm by paying for a season’s worth of organic produce in advance and receiving a selection of delicious local food every week. This year I’m focused on shifting more of my grocery shopping to our local farmers’ market. Both methods of buying local food are an adventure: I was introduced to some veggies I had never before seen, let alone tried, through our CSA: romanesco, a bright green cousin of broccoli that grows in a striking fractal pattern, was one of my new finds, along with garlic scapes, the tender and pleasantly pungent green onion-like shoots of young garlic, and new varieties of radishes, squash and more. The farmer’s market has revealed similarly delicious discoveries, and I am frequently reminded that veggies in grocery stores are often chosen for their hardiness and longevity in the produce bin, not their nutritional value, flavor, heirloom history or one of the other qualities that often makes local food so richly rewarding. Just over a century ago, there were a mind blowing 15,000 species of apples in cultivation in the United States, many of which were closely tied to a geographical location and contributed to creating a sense of place. Today, Red Delicious accounts for 40 percent of apple production, and four out of five species of apples have disappeared or are on the brink. Fortunately, there are organizations like Seed Savers Exchange, based in Iowa and dedicated to preserving and promoting heirloom varieties of all types of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. Locally, we have wonderful classes about growing heirloom produce, among other topics, provided by Seattle Tilth (SeattleTilth.org) and several companies offering heirloom seeds for sale, including Seattle Seed Co. (SeattleSeed.com). Although preserving our rich heritage of heirloom plants takes awareness and hard work, there are many people engaged in the fight to protect biodiversity. You’ll be heartened by the profiles of small farm heroes from around the nation in “Stewards Of Earth’s Bounty” (page 12), doing their part to keep farming an intimate part of our communities. Verity Credit Union’s local blogger Mollye Taylor brings us her tips and tricks to make sure you put those unique farmers’ market finds or the contents of your CSA share or garden to good use in “Making The Most of Farm Fresh Produce” (page 18). Also, we may have the sun to thank for helping grow our food, but timing is better than ever for putting it to work powering the rest of our lives too. Learn how solar installations are more affordable and practical than ever in “Soak Up The Sun” (page 20). There’s more in these pages - enjoy!

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newsbriefs Health & Happiness Workshop To Take Place August 16

urse practitioner Mary Davis of Meditate Seattle will offer a workshop entitled “Health And Happiness” on Saturday, August 16. The three hour workshop is limited to 10 participants and will cover scientific research and techniques to improve health and happiness, along with instruction in meditation, health practices, gratitude journals, diet, exercise and sleep advice. “You will learn to calm your mind, decrease your stress, increase your happiness and health through easy changes you can implement at home,” Davis says. Meditate Seattle was established in 2009 by Mary Davis, family nurse practitioner and her husband Bruce Davis. “Our goal is to improve health and happiness through teaching meditation and other techniques, making the world a happier place,” Davis explains.

The workshop takes place Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Meditate Seattle Studio, 2145 Boyer Ave East, Seattle. $50. For more information: 206-679-9620 or MeditateSeattle.com.

NW SolarFest Offers Sustainable Inspiration & Fun

W SolarFest Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair takes place July 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Shoreline Community College. Displays and interactive presentations from over 100 exhibits, including non-profit and educational organizations, will demonstrate products, such as appliances and vehicles, that operate using solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable power sources. The event will feature food vendors, along with live music, barter fair hosted by Seattle Backyard Barter (2-4 pm), the KidZone featuring children’s music and activities, NW EcoBuilding Guild workshops hourly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., solar cooking demonstration and more. The region’s longest running grassroots-organized renewable energy and sustainability fair, NW SolarFest is intended to help attendees learn and apply more sustainable habits in daily living. Cost: Free. Location: 16101 Greenwood Ave. N. Shoreline. For more information: 206-306-9233 or ShorelineSolar.org.

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Chaco Canyon Cafe Raises Funds to Open Third Location

haco Canyon Cafe owner and founder Chris Maykut has launched a crowdfunding campaign in an effort to bring a new Chaco Canyon Cafe to the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle this fall. The new location would offer a vegan bakery cafe as well as a catering Chaco Canyon Cafe founder Chris kitchen, and would be Maykut hugs head chef Lois Rivera. Chaco Canyon Cafe’s third location in addition to their University District and West Seattle locations. The campaign, which is hosted on Kickstarter, began June 12 and will end July 19. As of press time, nearly $7,000 had been raised toward a $25,000 goal. In exchange for donations, the campaign is offerings perks ranging from a sticker and “endless love and appreciation,” to catering, cooking classes, plaques displayed in the new restaurant featuring the donor’s name, t-shirts, and more. “We have outgrown our space yet again, and must grow beyond the tight kitchen in the University District where we have been making food for both locations for some time now,” Maykut and Chef Lois Rivera explain on the project’s fundraiser page. “This new location will allow us to keep costs down overall through greater efficiency and more intentional purchasing.” The team also notes the expansion will allow Chaco Canyon Cafe to provide catering and wholesale pricing, as well as prepare food for even more additional locations, such as a future Eastside location. Maykut opened the first Chaco Canyon Cafe in 2003. The restaurant offers health conscious vegan food including raw and gluten-free options, and is certified organic. “We truly believe delicious food does not have to come at the price of the planet, or our health,” Maykut and Rivera write. “It’s not easy to ask for help, but this community of people has supported us through 11 unforgettable years, and this new chapter of our saga will really set us up to make it through the next 11 as a business that supports its community, its people, and its planet to the best of our ability.” Chaco Canyon Cafe is located at 4757 12th Ave NE; and 3770 SW Alaska St, Seattle. To contribute to the crowdfunding campaign, go to Kickstarter.com and search “Chaco Canyon Cafe.” For more information: ChacoCanyonCafe. com.

Nature Inspired Koto Jazz Performance to Take Place July 5

ocal piano artist Chris Kenji Beer will offer a performance at the Brass Tacks in Georgetown on July 5th from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. The artist, who uses the name ‘Kenji,’ plays koto jazz he says is inspired by nature as well as spiritually renewing. Kenji’s koto jazz starts with the minimalist musical style of the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument, and adds Western influences such as jazz-inspired rhythms and beats, all expressed from a piano by varying tones to imitate the sound of the stringed instrument. “The piano for me is a spontaneous expression and movement of energy inspired by the same forces of nature that originally created the delicate yet powerful sounds of koto,” Kenji explains. “At its deepest, it is a spiritual immersion of complete selflessness.” Kenji has found that combining musical styles allows him to access the very best of both musical traditions. “I’ve learned that the restless, agitated mind can be calmed by the serenity of the tender pluck of the koto,” Kenji says. “Likewise, the koto can be brought to life and energized by Western jazz and rhythm.” Kenji often plays for private functions and notes that his public performances are infrequent. “This is an exciting opportunity to first hand experience the creative energy and spiritual presence of koto jazz,” he says. Koto Jazz by Kenji takes place July 5 from 9 pm - 12 am at Brass Tacks, 6031 Airport Way S, Seattle. No cover charge. For more information: KotoJazz.com.

Dr. T Offers Lecture on Immune Health, Skin Blemish Treatment

r. Adiel Tel-Oren returns to Seattle to offer a lecture and skin blemish treatment. The lecture entitled “Understand And Naturally Strengthen Your Immune System,” will start at 7 p.m. on July 31 at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. In addition to his lecture, Dr. TelOren will be seeing local clients for his safe, gentle, non-medical, non-surgical and aesthetically pleasing method of eliminating skin tags. The procedure

involves application of proprietary acetic compound, which restricts the lesion’s nutrition, according to Dr. Tel-Oren. As a result, a scab forms and drops off, leaving clear, new skin with minimal scarring. There is no cutting, stitching, burning or freezing involved, and there is no risk of infections, according to Dr. Tel-Oren. Appointments can be made on his website. Cost: $10/lecture. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center,1625 118th Ave SE, Bellevue. Skin blemish evaluation free; discounts available for multiple blemishes. For more information: 425-753-0634 or Seattle.Ecopolitan.com.

City of Stanwood Announces Summer Concert Series

he City of Stanwood and the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce will launch their first series of four free summer concerts beginning on July 12 with the Blues Playground band. The August 9th concert will feature Brian Lee and the Orbiters; August 23rd will feature the Mark DeFrese Band, and the final concert on September 6 will feature Drummerboy. Locations alternate between the Viking Village farmers’ market in East Stanwood and the 270th Street Block Party in West Stanwood. “This is a great opportunity to bring the community together so that families can have fun,” says Stanwood mayor Leonard Kelley. For more information: CI.Stanwood.WA.US.

Camano Island Marketplace Announces New Smoothies

amano Island Marketplace has addded new protein-packed smoothies to their offerings: Frozen X-plosion, which contains probiotics and coconut oil, and Protein Generation are now available. The Marketplace offers food, gifts and other products produced by a number of local businesses and artists, creating an “old time” style marketplace in a modern building. Other offerings include baked goods, local meats and more. Camano Island Marketplace is located at 848 N. Sunrise, Building C, Camano Island. For more information: Facebook.com/CamanoIslandMarketplace. natural awakenings

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Dried Plums Prevent Bone Loss

onsuming dried plums, Prunus domestica, appears to reduce bone loss and may increase bone mass. Studying 236 post-menopausal women for one year, Florida State University researchers gave half of the women 100 grams of dried plums per day, while the other group received 100 grams of dried apples. Bone scans done at three, six and 12 months found significantly greater bone mineral density among the group that ate dried plums. A study from Oklahoma State University showed similar results with post-menopausal mice put on a diet supplemented with dried plums or other dried fruits for two months. Only the diet with dried plums prevented bone loss among the mice. Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found increased bone mass among both elderly and adult male mice that ate a diet comprising 25 percent dried plums, while those that did not eat dried plums lost bone mass.

Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSA

ssential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

he ancient ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) shows promise in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to two recent studies. For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditory-verbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.

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Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin Fruits and from Sun Veggies Boost Kids’ Learning S and Social Skills cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

Sun’s Rays May Help Heart Health

n addition to triggering vitamin D production, the sun may have other health benefits. University of Edinburgh researchers studied 24 healthy volunteers that used lamps that produce ultraviolet A (UVA) light mimicking the sun’s UVA rays, compared with similar lamps that only produce heat. Two sessions under the UVA lamps significantly lowered blood pressure and boosted nitric oxide levels in the blood. The latter is linked to better circulation. The scientists concluded that the combined effect may help prevent heart disease.

study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association finds that increased fruit and vegetable consumption among school-age children may increase learning skills related to interacting with others, as identified in social cognitive theory. Researchers divided 138 students into two groups, with one group consuming more fruits and vegetables than the other. After three months, the group on the healthier diet tested higher in social cognitive learning skills. They also scored better in self-efficacy (belief they could succeed) in difficult situations, social support and observational learning.

Preterm Babies Grow Better with Supplements

n a study published earlier this year in Pediatrics, researchers from Liverpool Women’s Hospital gave either a standard diet or that plus multivitamin and mineral supplementation intravenously to 150 preterm infants for 28 days after their birth. Supplemented babies had higher rates of growth, measured in weight, plus head circumference sizes that were between five and eight millimeters greater. The differences in head circumference remained nine months after the supplementation period ended.

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

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Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce. At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.” Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic. org/windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization. Source: Emagazine.com

Strength in Numbers

It Takes a Village to Feed the World Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples. Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet. Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years. Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment. Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020. Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds. 10

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Shame Game Corporations Bow to Public Pressure

Microbeads are tiny balls of hard plastic found in facial scrubs, shampoo and toothpaste that flow down drains and pass through wastewater treatment plants, ending up in waterways, where they enter the food chain. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has proposed the first U.S. legislation banning plastic microbeads in commonly used cosmetics (Tinyurl.com/ BeadLegislation). Finding microbead-free products isn’t easy; we must read ingredient lists and steer clear of products that contain polyethylene or polypropylene. Natural alternatives include ground almonds, oatmeal and pumice. Palm oil is a natural ingredient used in thousands of everyday products from snack foods to shampoo. But as tropical forests are cleared and carbon-rich peat swamps are drained and burned to make way for palm oil plantations, carbon is released into the atmosphere, driving global warming and shrinking habitat for endangered species. Tropical deforestation currently accounts for about 10 percent of the world’s heat-trapping emissions. Last March, General Mills and Colgate-Palmolive announced new palm oil policies. Concerned citizens can tell other major corporations that for the sake of our atmosphere, tropical forests, peat lands and endangered species, the time to act is now, and to use only deforestation-free and peatlands-free palm oil going forward. Take action at Tinyurl.com/Palm OilPetition.

Food Transparency Vermont Demands GMO Labeling

Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for the state to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. The state expects legal challenges by big biotech manufacturers and marketers, and has proactively set aside $10 million for legal fees. Starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs.

Urban Habitats

How Plants and Animals Adapt to Cities More than half of the world’s population now resides in cities, and the United Nations projects that 5 billion people will call a city home by 2030. “We need to understand how cities are changing the ecology of the systems they are built on, and how plants and animals are adapting to them,” says Dieter Hochuli, a Ph.D. biologist who specializes in integrative ecology at the University of Sydney, in Australia. For the most part, plants and animals adapt to urban surroundings using traits that help them survive in their natural habitat, but some scientists predict the pressures of the city, especially pollution, may become so great that evolution may intervene. “We’ve created this whole new habitat that never used to exist here,” remarks Angela Moles, a University of New South Wales (Australia) plant biologist. “There will be some species living here that are not doing so well and there’ll be selection for individuals that can do

better in an urban environment.” “We still have functioning ecosystems, they’re just different from what they were 200 years ago,” comments Hochuli. Some shifts will be irreversible. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Relaxing Rules

U.S. Organic Standards Under Siege Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the non-organic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase. Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others. Sign a petition in protest at Tinyurl.com/OrganicStandardsPetition.

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of

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heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well. Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations.

Diana and Dick Dyer Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up. Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that con-

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tribute to farmers’ higher cated to risk for certain cancers. healthy “We must know the true living. cost of cheap food,” she Within insists. five years, Most recently, they she had planted an organic assembled orchard in memory of a small, their son, Joraan, who but harddied of cancer in 2010 working at the age of 23. Jostaff that raan’s orchard is home began to thriving, health-supbuilding Luverne and Mary Jo Forbord porting apple, apricot, community cherry and plum trees, plus and school native aronia berries. It also injects gardens and creating collaborative fresh life into the community. Each partnerships. spring, the Forbords celebrate their Recently, the group established son’s birthday by “waking up” his the Victory Teaching Farm, the orchard. His mother explains: “People region’s first urban teaching farm and community resource center. “The farm will serve as an onsite experience for children to learn where their food comes from and the reasons fresh, organically grown food really matters to our health,” says Lanier. However, “This is just the Tarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the tip of the iceberg Center for Family and Community Development for us. Ultimately, of all ages gather—an assortment of we’d like to be a chemical-free comour friends, Joraan’s friends and their munity through advocating for reducgrowing families, neighbors, relatives, tion and elimination of pesticide and co-workers, students and others—to chemical use in schools, hospitals, keep his legacy growing. The incredhouseholds and local parks and ball ible community support keeps us gofields.” ing.” Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for the health of its residents. “I love our Family and Community Developlittle piece of the world, and I want ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching future generations to enjoy it withFarm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants all out fearing that it’s making us sick,” children to grow up in safe communishe says. “We are intent on having ties with access to plenty of wholea school garden in every school, some food. After working for nearly and we want to see area hospitals two decades with some of South establish organic food gardens that Alabama’s most vulnerable families, support efforts to make people Lanier wanted to “provide more than healthier without the use of heavy a crutch.” In 2009, she established the medications.” nonprofit CFCD organization, dediLanier further explains: “We see

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our victory as reducing hunger and increasing health and wellness, environmental sustainability and repair, community development and beautification, economic development and access to locally grown food, by promoting and creating a local food system.” Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite organic flowers and vegetables for farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture members in Telluride and the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple decided to take fewer trips away from their children and homestead, and instead bring more people to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community. From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an

educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red kidney beans and edamame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a lens of abundance, rather than scarcity, and working in coopera-

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In 1974, inspired by farmer, poet and writer Wendell Berry, a small group of people laid out their plans for an alternative agriculture conference to promote organic and natural farming methods to consumers, homesteaders, farmers, co-op managers and more. The conference drew attendees from across the nation and several conferences later, became a membership organization today known as Seattle Tilth. The organization supports both urban and rural agriculture with a variety of classes for adults and children, programs, festivals and more. For more information: SeattleTilth.org.

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tion with their neighbors instead of in competition. The result has been a groundswell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and economic strength throughout their region. The Martens switched to organic farming after Klaas experienced partial paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, compounded by concern for the health of their three children. Because the Martens work in alliance with nature, they’ve learned to ask a unique set of questions. For example, when Klaas sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill it?” but, “What was the environment that allowed the weed to grow?” Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one summer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a crew member and then a captain in the Copper River and Bristol Bay fisheries. During that time, Mosness became a passionate advocate for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems. “Like farm families on land, fishing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political forces may be even more damaging to our livelihoods and wild fish.” For example, “We are replicating some of the worst practices of factory farming on land in our marine environment with diseases, parasites and voluminous amounts of pollution flushing into our coastal waters,” explains Mosness. She’s also concerned about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engineered (GMO) fish without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO labeling so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace.

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ssential oils are not magic or folklore. There is solid science behind them,” says Elizabeth Jones, founder of the College of Botanical Healing Arts, in Santa Cruz, California. Here’s what happens after inhaling lavender, the most popular of all essential oils: The cilia—microscopic cellular fibers in the nose—transport the aroma to the olfactory bulb at the bottom of the brain, from where it proceeds to the limbic brain and directly affects the nerves, delivering a soothing effect. “Or put it on your skin and other properties of essential oils are absorbed straight into the bloodstream,” advises Jones, author of Awaken to Healing Fragrance. Thai studies show that a whiff of lavender oil is calming and lowers blood pressure and heart rate, yet there

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are many more benefits attributed to the art and science of aromatherapy and essential oils. For those struggling with summer maladies, here are several simple solutions essential oils can provide.

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Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylococcus and other nasty bacteria and works to prevent infection, according to a meta-analysis from the University of Western Australia. The researchers further suggest that tea tree oil may be used in some cases instead of antibiotics. Oregano and eucalyptus oils are likewise acknowledged for their natural abilities to eliminate infection-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses. “Blend all three for a synergistic effect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand.com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

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A small amount of undiluted lavender oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand. Add a few drops to a dollop of cooling aloe vera gel for extra relief and moisture, suggests Jones. Undiluted lavender is also a great remedy for insect bites, says Tisserand. “You can stop the pain of a bee sting in 20 seconds with a few drops.” Chamomile, either the German or Roman variety, helps with rashes, according to Jones, especially when mixed with her summertime favorite, aloe vera gel. She recommends mugwort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefit affirmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formulation Research Group.

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During hay fever season, several aromatherapy oils from a diffuser can offer relief, counsels Tisserand. He recommends eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils, all of which contain antihistamines. Use them separately or blended. When using a diffuser, it’s not necessary to put the oils into a diluting carrier oil or gel. He notes that a steam tent containing 10 drops of each of the three oils mixed with two cups of boiling water is highly effective.

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Lessen inflammation and the pain from tendon and muscle sprains and strains with rosemary or peppermint, adding a dash of ginger for additional benefit, says Tisserand. He recommends rubbing the oils (diluted in a carrier) directly on the sore spot. Rosemary is particularly effective for bringing blood flow to an injury site, and the menthol in peppermint is a great pain reliever, adds Jones. A Chinese study published in the

Best Carriers Almost all essential oils are so strong that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use coldpressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, coconut oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics confirms the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory abilities of peppermint oil. Researchers from Taiwan confirm that ginger is anti-inflammatory and can even reduce intense nerve pain. Jones believes that essential oils have a place in everyone’s medicine chest. “Sometimes I feel like David up against Goliath,” she remarks. “I encourage everyone to use natural healing products from plants instead of pharmaceutical drugs, the side effects of which actually diminish the body’s natural ability to heal.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous books on natural health, including Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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which essential oils will help them the most. She also includes a free sample of wild orange essential oil. “The Karen Andersen oils not only work on a physical level, they also work gently on an emotional level,” Andersen notes. “Wild orange is helpful for letting go. It’s known as the ‘oil of abundance,’ and helps people let go of scarcity mindsets like self criticism, workaholism, or the belief that there is not enough.” Andersen says she feels her feng shui work makes more sense than ever with the addition of essential oils to her offerings. “Feng shui is like yoga for the home,” she explains. “When you have a healthy home and a healthy body, it completes the picture.” Karen Andersen lives in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. For more information: 206-708-3708 or DesignedForProsperity.com.

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box is a drawback, I truly believe that when you know a few tips and tricks, it can be a fun opportunity to put your creativity to work while introducing your kids to delicious new veggies and innovative ways to eat old favorites. Here are a few ideas for effectively using your farm delivery box or CSA: Plan ahead. Many farms offer a newsletter or post on their website what vegetables you’ll find in your CSA each week. Before you make your shopping list for the week, take a glance and start thinking about how to use them, particularly if you’ve learned that you are going to find yourself with an abundance of any one particular vegetable. This also gives you a chance to Google any vegetable you don’t recognize.

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here are lots of options for getting farm fresh food on your fork, and a lot of great reasons to make the effort. Buying locally not only benefits our community and the environment, it benefits your family and their health. If you’ve never visited a local farm, the kids will love it, plus once they know where their food is coming from, they’re much more interested in eating it. And who doesn’t love it when their kids practically inhale their veggies? Tristan Klesick, owner of Klesick Family Farm in Stanwood, where we get our produce and meat, says that purchasing from a small local farm is a way to ensure our local food system stays strong and vibrant. “When we buy locally from organic farms, we are getting the most nutritious, freshest food for our family and we don’t have to rely on other communities,” he told me. Delivery services like Full Circle, Spud and others offer the ability to sign up for a weekly box of organic in-season produce, and you can customize your order by excluding an item you’re certain your family won’t eat. Many local farms also offer the ability to sign up directly with them to receive a community supported agriculture share (CSA), which might be delivered or offered for pick-up, depending on the farm. When you get a box or share directly from a farm, you usually receive whatever is currently in season. While I’ve heard folks say that not always knowing what they’ll get from a CSA share or farm delivery

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Store it well. While you’re looking up any unfamiliar plant, look up how to properly store it too. Green leafy tops should usually be removed from most vegetables before storing them, so they stop drawing moisture from the root. You can actually often eat those green leafy tops, so don’t overlook them as a nutrition-packed source of culinary inspiration. If you find your veggies wilting before you can get to them, try turning down the temperature in your fridge just one degree–it can make a big difference. Eat the delicate produce ﬁrst. Avoid wasting your CSA veggies by polishing off your spinach, herbs like parsley and cilantro, green onions, beet tops and other leafy greens, lettuce and similar items first, and leave the sturdier veggies like carrots, beans, beets and potatoes for later in the week. Consider making your CSA pick-up day your regular salad night, and at the end of the week you can have a soup night with the remaining veggies. Change how you think about your veggies. Look for new roles for old favorites. Have more spinach than needed for your standby salads and green smoothies? Try an egg scramble starring feta cheese, spinach and car-

melized onions instead. Serve cucumbers instead of chips with your favorite dip, or try pickling carrots or beets. Try new veggies diced and added to your favorite taco filling or spaghetti sauce. With a few creative twists, you will be minimizing waste and you just may hit on a new family favorite. Use smaller quantities for sparkle and pizazz. Sometimes you’ll receive just a small quantity of a vegetable, especially during the beginning and end of that particular vegetable’s growing season. When there’s not enough of the veggie to make it the star of a dish, use it as a garnish, chopped up in a stir fry, or have a tasting party with your kids. Explaining that you only have a limited amount this week can make the experience of sharing it more novel and exciting, which can make them more interested and eager to try it again in the future. I’m a big advocate for knowing where your food comes from and knowing how it’s grown or processed. One way to ensure this is to buy locally, and preferably from organic, sustainable farms. Whether you sign up for a food delivery service, a CSA share, or make an effort to support your local farmers’ market, remember new foods and the season’s abundance is an opportunity for fun and delicious creativity!

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he Earth receives more solar energy in a single hour than humans use in an entire year; most of this energy is absorbed by the planet’s landmass and oceans, but a growing number of individuals in the Northwest and beyond are installing photovoltaic solar panels to capture this free, clean energy from the sun. In fact, installation of solar systems were up over 40 percent in 2013 from just the year before, according to the Solar Energy Industry Association. The switch to solar is sorely needed. The traditional power industry, fueled largely by coal, produces more greenhouse gas emissions than any other sector of the economy, contributing to accelerated climate change and conditions that increasingly threaten life on Earth.

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portion of the energy produced over the next few years, allowing the customer to fund the set-up of the system and recoup their investment at some point, just like a solar array installed on their property would eventually do. “What’s really great about community solar is that it allows anybody to go solar,” Lamb says. He also recommends that individuals with challenging sites or renters take another look at solar hot water heaters, which may not be as glamorous as a full system, but are smaller and more affordable. “Solar hot water systems use about 70 percent less roof space, so if they do have a corner of the roof with good solar access, they can put it there, and it’s not as susceptible to shading issues either, which is really nice,” Lamb says. “Solar hot water doesn’t have the state incentives like solar home panels do, so I wouldn’t consider it quite as good as an investment, but if you’re currently using natural gas to heat your water, making the switch to solar is an important environmental choice to avoid supporting hydralic fracking mining techniques.” The Future of Solar “Although somepoint in the future there will be a game-changing breaktrhough in solar technology, we’re not going to have the same incentives we do now,” Lamb says. “If I had a crystal ball, I would say there will never be a better time to go solar. Quite honestly, it’s not going to get any better than it is now, and the most expensive way to go solar is to wait until the incentives run out.” Sunergy Systems is located at 4546 Leary Way NW, Seattle. For more information: 206-297-0086 or SunergySystems.com.

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048 is a plan to prevent wars, eliminate poverty and create the conditions for global sustainability by the time we celebrate the centennial of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, unanimously adopted in 1948 by all UN member countries. 2048 dispels myths, including a major misconception that peace and prosperity are hopelessly complicated and unattainable. In truth, both can be secured through the realization of five fundamental freedoms for everyone: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for the environment and freedom

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adulteration. Dr. Harvey Wiley, the courageous first leader of its predecessor, the Bureau of Chemistry, expressed his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929 book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs. The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants. The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.

With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making? Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products

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Did the FDA declare war on the natural products industry in the 1990s? The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal L-tryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin Bbust”. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.

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TUESDAY, JULY 1 Dr. Joe Dispenza: You Are the Placebo – 7pm9pm. Dr. Joe Dispenza explores the history, the science and the practical applications of the so-called placebo effect. Citing many amazing individual cases studies, this compelling book will empower one to personally use "the expectation of a particular outcome." $30. Seattle Unity, 200 8th Ave N, Seattle. Registration required. 206-523-3726. EastWestBookshop.com/events/6698.

MONDAY, JULY 7 Summer Youth Farm Camp by Seattle Tilth at 21 Acres – July 7-25. 9am-3:30pm. Kids will love the farm-to-table experience, growing and eating farm fresh food while learning how to take care of the environment. The farm at 21 Acres provides 3 separate camps – each a week full of fun adventures and each unique. Sign up for one, two or all three weeks. $290 for individuals or $240 for 21 Acres or Seattle Tilth members. 21 Acres Farm, 13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville. Registration required. 425481-1500. WoodinvilleFarmCamp.eventbrite.com. Building with Reclaimed Materials – 5pm. Building with reclaimed materials is a great option for making a building project more sustainable and cost efﬁcient. Join Laura Elﬂine of Mighty House Construction and her friends from Second Use for this introduction to using reclaimed materials in one's home or other construction project. Free. West Seattle Summer Fest, GreenLife Stage, South End of the Festival, Seattle. 206-715-0893. MightyHouseConstruction.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 8 Creative Openings with Japanese Ink Brush Painting – 6:30-9:30 pm. Ink brush (also known as sumi-e brush) painting is a traditional style of painting used throughout Asia. It takes years to master and perfect. This class is about playfulness, expressiveness and experimentation. No formal art skills required. Paper, ink and brushes supplied. $25. 129 12th Ave Ste B, Seattle. Registration required. 206-456-4583. Colleen@TurningWheelCounseling.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 Healing for Healers – 7:30-9 pm. In the process of healing others from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual conditions, healers often accumulate undesirable energies, which may lead to a myriad of health conditions. When Qi is activated, one can explore the internal organs on an energetic level and learn how to differentiate, release and protect one's self. $12. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726. EastWestBookshop.com/events/6662.

SATURDAY, JULY 12 Smart Home Maintenance and Green Cleaning – 11am. Join Laura Elﬂine from Mighty House

Construction at the West Seattle Summer Fest's GreenLife Stage to hear about smart, energy efﬁcient ideas for one's home and ways to clean green. Free. West Seattle Summer Fest, GreenLife Stage, South End of the Festival, Seattle. 206-715-0893. MightyHouseConstruction.com. Stanwood Summer Concert Series – 2-4 PM. Also August 9, 23 and September 6. The City of Stanwood and the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce are organizing their ﬁrst Summer Concert Series. The Concert series will be held on four Saturdays featuring Blues Playground, Brian Lee and the Orbitors, Mark Dufresne, DrummerBoy Feat and Terry Harmonica Bean. Free. Viking Village Farmers’ Market, 8801 Viking Way, Stanwood. The 2nd and 4th Concerts will be held on 270th St. 425-319-3102. ci.stanwood.wa.us.

SUNDAY, JULY 13 Power Tools 101 – 11am. Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction for a presentation on the four w’s (who, what, where and why) of power tools. Learn how to assess which tool is the right tool, how to plan tool use, safety considerations, and troubleshooting potential problems. There will be a demonstration of some of the more popular power tools and a conversation on where to find them. Free. Second Use, 3223 6th Ave S, Seattle. 206-715-0893. MightyHouseConstruction.com. Be Nobody – 4:30-6:30pm. “Maybe true fulfillment in life requires an emptying, not a filling”— Lama Marut. Lama Marut challenges people to put aside their obsessive needs to be someone. $10 or $20 with Book. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726. EastWestBookshop.com/events/6615.

TUESDAY, JULY 15 Creative Openings with Printmaking – 6:309:30 pm. Make one-of-a-kind prints using leaves, stamps, stencils, and your very own panache. Prints are great for card making, gift tags, art journal pages, and inspiration. This class requires no printmaking experience and is a fun way to experiment with color, shape, and composition. Class is led by a trained art therapist who will help one tame their inner critic and find one's muse. $25. First Hill, 129 12th Ave Ste B, Seattle. Registration required. 206-456-4583. Colleen@TurningWheelCounseling.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Jikiden Reiki Training-Level 1 – July 19-20. 10am-6pm. Get certiﬁed to be a Level I Jikiden Reiki® practitioner with San Diego Reiki Master Lorraine George. Jikiden Reiki® is for anyone wanting to learn or presently practicing Reiki. Class fee includes registration and a Japanese certiﬁcate from the Jikiden Reiki® Institute, Kyoto, Japan. 16 CE are earned from class completion. $350. West Seattle. Registration required. 206-550-4394.

Yoga for Hope – 6-9pm. The yoga community will unite at the sacred space of Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a truly unforgettable evening of yoga, live music, compassion and philanthropy. This all level yoga class supports City of Hope’s groundbreaking research and life-saving treatment impacting the lives of people ﬁghting cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS worldwide. $40 in advance, $50 day of. Saint Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle. Registration required. 425-646-9530. YogaForHope.org/seattle.

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Beyond Labels: The HANDLE Perspective on Neurodevelopment – 6:30-8pm. Join HANDLE Practitioner Peg Simon to explore HANDLE, the Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopment and Learning Efﬁciency. HANDLE helps create efﬁcient brain pathways and strengthens systems without stress. Free. The Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Register. Peg.Simon@handle. org. 425-778-3082. Handle.org. Visual Journaling and Developing Your Art Habit – 6:30-9:30pm. Visual journaling is a great way to connect with one's creativity. Use paint, markers, collage, and more. Whether you have a regular journaling practice or want to have one, this session will fuel your practice. Includes making a simple journal to take home. Bring images or verses that inspire you. Supplies provided. $25. 129 12th Ave Ste B, Seattle. Registration required. 206-456-4583. Colleen@TurningWheelCounseling.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 The Magic Path to Love – 7:30-9pm. Learn the fastest & easiest way to ﬁnd one's soulmate. Join Kathryn Alice author of the popular book Love Will Find You, to learn to attract the love of your life. Begin the process of discovering a proven method of magnetizing love. $20. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726. EastWestBookshop.com/events/6610.

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Weekend with Marie Manuchehri – July 25-26. If one can imagine a healthier vibrant self, then it already exists. Learn how to allow the cellular intelligence of one's body to inform of pertinent information for greater health. Join Marie Manuchehri for this magical evening, live readings included, create a healthier you. $25 evening or $110 both. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-523-3726. EastWestBookshop.com/events/6619.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 NW SolarFest – 10am-5pm. 11th annual Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair. Featuring 100 exhibits, solar powered speaker stage, kid and family area, Urban County Fair entries, Transportation Zone featuring alternative fuel vehicles, entertainment "unplugged" and food. Free. Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline. 206-306-9233. ShorelineSolar.org. Sustainable Remodeling – 11am. Join Laura Elﬂine from Mighty House Construction for a presentation on sustainable remodeling. Laura will discuss key factors for making sustainable choices in home projects plus offer tips for

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QIGONG Five Mountains Institute of Qigong and Taijiquan – Live Healthier. Sustain Vitality. Classes in Embracing the Taoist Tradition. Dennis Sharp, Certiﬁed Instructor. 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. 425-775-9609. FMI-Qigong.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 29 Creative Openings with Process Painting – 6:309:30 pm. Process painting is a fascinating way to approach painting: without a plan, without a preconceived notion, and without an attachment. It’s a little bit mindfulness meditation. Dive into one's own experience with process painting, acceptance, curiosity, and nonjudgment are guides. Come experience process painting with a trained art therapist. No previous experience needed. $25. 129 12th Ave, Ste B, Seattle. Registration required. 206-456-4583. Colleen@TurningWheelCounseling.com.

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FRIDAYS Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie – 8-9am. Discover fascinating people, inspiring activities and places that will lift one’s spirits in this radio show. Tune in to 1150 AM KKNW Alternative Talk Radio every Friday at 8am. 425-350-5448. Dena-Marie.com.

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