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Emotional Well-Being and Freedom is Possible

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Release, which helps clients identify and remove emotional baggage from past experiences. This healing technique literally releases us from trapped emotional energy that can become trapped in the body and can lead to such symptoms as depression, anxiety, feeling stuck and blockages as it relates to giving and receiving love, walking in happiness and feeling disconnected from others. Because these trapped emotions are made of energy, they exert and have influence on our physical tissues and can affect the function of our organs. By releasing these trapped emotions, we can make the conditions right for physical and emotional healing and promote an over-all sense of well-being. Many people that receive freedom from trapped emotions leave from one session feeling physically and emotionally lighter and more relaxed. Many are sur-prised by the accuracy in the identification of their trapped emotions. Each person leaves with suggestions of ways to cultivate emotional wellness so that they can live freer lives.

The cost of a session is $65 in the office or over the phone. Location: 3904 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth. For more information, call 817-847-0900 or visit AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com. See ads, pages 13 and 25.


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Aurora 2015 Ignites the NightFor one night, 19 city blocks in down-

town Dallas will be transformed on October 16 into an open-air urban play-ground of new media art: light, video, sound, and performance. Visitors will experience their everyday urban environ-ment converted into an interactive site for some of the world’s most innovative contemporary art. This is Aurora 2015. Powered by Reliant, the expansive outdoor biannual light-based art event, with the theme All Together Now, references the concept of synesthesia: the joining together of senses. Aurora co-creators Shane Pennington and Joshua King and the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center have formed a partnership to produce and present the bi-annual event, which in 2013 attract-ed 30,000 people. Many local organizations and groups will be participating in the Auro-ra experience, including the grassroots awareness and funding arts collective Art Conspiracy, which will create a camera projection into a pyramid, and Bike Friendly Cedars, which will orga-nize a mass-lighted bike ride through the arts district.

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Chefs for Farmers is a Traveling Feast

Chefs for Farmers brings chefs, artisans and culinary influencers

together to celebrate local and re-gional farmers and promote Dallas as an emerging food city from October 23 through 25. Chef Matt McCallister will cook for 85 guests from 7 to 10 p.m., October 23, in the Design District. Participating chefs are Justin Brunson (Old Major, Denver), Scott Crawford (Standard Foods & Nash Tavern, Ra-leigh) and Matt McCallister (FT33).

Location: FT33, 1617 Hi Line Dr. Ste. 250, Dallas.

A dozen of the hottest local and national chefs will serve up a

meat lover’s dream from 7 to 10 p.m., October 24, at the Butcher Block Party, featuring meat galore, world-class wines, classic cocktails, cold beer and music.

Location: The Eye at The Joule Hotel, 1530 Main St., Dallas.

The best picnic in Texas takes place at the Culinary Village Main Event

from 2 to 7 p.m., October 25, in Lee Park, where superstar chefs and farm-ers will come together to serve 2,500 people an all-you-can-eat feast for the ages, including champagne and oysters. DJs and live bands provide the soundtrack.

Location: 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas.

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Loyd Park Expands Lodging Capacity

The 791-acre Loyd Park, located in the middle of the Dallas/ Fort

Worth Metroplex on the west shore of Joe Pool Lake, has added an 18-room lodge to complement its 221 campsites and eight lakefront cabins. “We wanted to make the park more accessible to people celebrating fam-ily reunions, corporate and church retreats,” says Kelly Eddlemon, public information officer for the Grand Prai-rie Parks, Arts & Recreation Depart-ment. The lodge features a fully fur-nished kitchen, a covered porch with rocking chairs, barbecue grill, a fire pit and big screen televisions. Loyd Park also features furnished one- and two-bedroom cabins with kitchens and bathrooms, as well as large private and group campsites, each of which comes with its own picnic table, pavilion, grill and fire ring. Loyd Park is a popular escape for people that live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In addition to boating and swimming at Joe Pool Lake, it offers canoe and kayak rentals and a paddling trail along Walnut Creek. Hiking, biking and eques-trian trails, volleyball courts, a softball field and a playground are also available.

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Earth Day Texas Launches Monthly Series of Eco-Panels and Film Screenings

After five years of focusing on its an-nual event, Earth Day Texas (EDTx)

is embracing the Earth Day Every Day philosophy by partnering with The Westwood School, an eco-focused K-12 school in North Dallas, and TEDxSMU, the TED events arm of Southern Method-ist University, on two different monthly event programs. Earth Day Monthlies (EDMo) will take place every third Thursday of the month and feature a panel of expert speakers tackling a particular theme, from sustainable food and smart energy to higher education and eco-focused careers. To host the events, EDMo has partnered with local venues including Deep Ellum Brewing Company for the October event themed around smart energy, and Community Beer Company for a November event around higher education. TEDxSMU is also partnering with EDTx to bring monthly events to North Texas. The two organizations will co-produce a film screening and discussion series highlighting environmental documentary films. The goal is to continue and enhance the climate conversation in North Texas by bringing thought-provoking documentaries to the community all year.

For dates and more information, visit EarthDayTx.org.

Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo

The Gluten Free Media Group (GFAF) will hold its fifth annual Dallas

Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo, presented by Udi’s and Glutino, on October 17 and 18 at the Dallas Market Center North Hall. The GFAF Expo welcomes the celiac community, those

with gluten sensitivities, autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases and autism. Athletes and the health conscious also benefit from the Expo. Allergen-savvy health care practitioners will be available on-site to an-swer medical questions. Guests can attend free lectures and connect with gluten and allergen-free restaurants, associated nonprofits and more. Fork That Foods will be sampling their gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free, vegan Bliss Bites that are with packed powerful superfoods, including raw organic cacao, goji berries, coconut oil and hemp hearts. LIVE Kombucha Soda will showcase their newest flavors, Pomtastic Blueberry and Refreshing Rhuberry. LIVE is packed with probiotics, and its ingredients are non-GMO certified, USDA Organic, Fair Trade certified, gluten-free and vegan. In addition to food products, the Expo also offers personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. A one-day ticket is $20 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit gfafexpo.com/locations/dallas-tx-2015. See ad, page 23.


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GridNEXT Conference in Houston

The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance (TREIA) will hold the 30th annual GridNEXT Con-

ference—Advancing Clean Energy on the New Texas Grid—from November 11 to 13 at Westin Galleria, in Houston. Featuring industry experts, thought leaders and utility innovators, the conference will focus on the business, policy and regulatory innovations now on the horizon to build a next-generation electric grid and bring renewable energy to scale in Texas. “Texas is at the center of an energy revolu-tion, with tremendous potential to lead the nation in clean energy,” states TREIA President Hala Ballouz. “As an alliance, our mission is to accelerate the transition of our state into the clean energy future by convening thought leaders and tapping expertise from across the industry.” According to the Energy Information Administration, Texas is responsible for 10 percent of U.S. electricity consumption and the largest consumer of electricity. Texas also has the fastest-growing population among the five most populous states. The combination of these factors amounts to 450,000 new consumers, or 6,800 giga-watts, each year. Nonprofit TREIA is working to promote and advance the clean energy industry in Texas. As an alliance, TREIA stakeholders are involved in solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, biofuel, hydro, energy storage and energy efficiency efforts across Texas. Its members represent diverse private and public sector clean energy concerns working to scale the renewable industry in Texas, grow the economy and create jobs.

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University of Dallas Ministry Conference to Walk Together in Faith

The ninth annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference will be held from October 22 through

24 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. “Participants will truly ‘walk together in faith,’ by attending these significant keynote addresses and ministry-specific breakout sessions, participating in mass and prayer services, perusing the exhibitions, admiring the liturgical art display and listening to Christian musical performances,” says Bishop Kevin Farrell, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas. The event features two keynote addresses, one in English and one in Spanish, on Friday, and several plenary addresses in both languages on Saturday. There are session tracks specifi-cally designed for teachers, catechists and general Catholic audiences, including talks on faith, parenting and social justice. Sessions will be offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, and the conference will also host more than 100 exhibi-tors, a liturgical art display, musical performances by well-known and up-and-coming Catholic artists, several prayer services and a conference mass.

Preregistration is $75 for members of the Dallas Diocese, $85 for nonmembers. Location: 650 S. Griffin St. On-site registration is $100. For more information, visit UDallas.edu/udmc.

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Our neurotransmitters; serotonin and norepinephrine, are made of proteins. We can take all the Prozac we want, but if we do not have enough protein to make these neurotransmitters going, we will not be able to get to the root of the issue of depression. John Myers, M.D., a physician at John Hopkins Hospital in the 1960s, was a big advocate of treating depression with intravenous vitamin C. He docu-mented that most of his patients showed improvement within hours. Why would this simple solution show such great results? Serotonin and other neurotrans-mitters requires an electron donor to be created. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is the brain’s main electron donor. Patients can take a lot of 5 HTP (an amino acid), but it’s probably not going to get to the root of the issue without addressing the electron donor. The British Medical Journal pub-lished an article stating that depres-sion, bipolarity and schizophrenia may be gastrointestinal tract issues. For instance, conditions such as chronic inflammation of the brain caused by a compromised immune system can pres-ent as depression. Because the vast ma-jority of our immune system is located in the gut, depression may suggest an unhealthy and out-of-balance gut. New probiotics that activate deep inside the small intestines are showing to be help-ful with depression.

Dr. John Young, M.D., will be the keynote speaker, with more informa-tion about natural antidepressants, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fall Natural Health Fest, Oct. 17, at the Wyndham Hotel, 800 Alpha Rd., in Dal-las. For more information, visit Natural HealthFest.com. See ad, page 2.

Pharmaceuticals Versus Herbs for Treating Depression

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When it comes to depression, every-one seems to be looking for ways

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Chiropractic care has a positive reputation among many U.S. adults

for effective treatment of neck and back pain, with about six in 10 adults either strongly agreeing (23 percent) or agree-ing somewhat (38 percent) that chiro-practors are effective at treating these types of pain. These findings come from the first-ever nationally representative annual survey of U.S. adults measuring percep-tions of and experiences with chiroprac-tic care. Chiropractic care focuses on neurological and musculoskeletal health and aims to favorably affect overall health and well-being, relieve pain and infirmity, enhance performance, and improve quality of life without drugs or surgery. Palmer College of Chiroprac-tic, the founding and largest college of chiropractic in the world, commissioned Gallup to design and conduct this study of 5,442 adults, aged 18 and older, in the U.S. Many adults in the U.S. have posi-tive perceptions of chiropractors. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults either strongly agree (30 percent) or agree somewhat (33 percent that most chiropractors have their patient’s best interest in mind. Slightly more than half of U.S. adults also agree that most chiropractors are trustworthy. Fewer than 10 percent dis-agree with either of these statements. Half of all adults in the U.S. have had some experience as a patient of a chiropractor, including 14 percent of re-spondents—or an estimated 33.5 million U.S. adults—in the 12 months prior to the study. These recent users of chiro-practic visited a chiropractor an average of 11 times during that time period.

An additional 12 percent of respon-dents—an estimated 29 million U.S. adults—say they saw a chiropractor in the last five years, but not in the past 12 months. Together, Gallup estimates that 63 million adults in the U.S. have seen a chiropractor in the last five years. One in four adults last saw a chiropractor more than five years ago, and nearly half (49 percent) have never seen a chiropractor. Chiropractic use is not isolated to certain types of people living in the U.S. Adults that have been to a chiro-practor in the last five years span the age spectrum and come from different racial, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. While there are not many demographic differences among recent users of chiropractic care, there are notable differences among people that have visited a chiropractor before and those that have not. Adults aged 35 and older (56 per-cent) are more likely than younger adults (37 percent) to report that they have been to a chiropractor. Blacks are less likely than whites or Hispanics to report having seen a chiropractor. Also, men are slightly less likely than women to say they have ever seen a chiropractor. When given a choice of five differ-ent healthcare providers they might see about neck and back pain, regardless of cost, slightly more than half of adults (54 percent) say a medical doctor would be their first choice, followed by 29 percent saying they would most like to see a chiropractor. Less than 10 percent would prefer to see a physical therapist, mas-sage therapist or acupuncturist for neck or back pain. With the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases estimating that eight out of 10 people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, the chiropractic industry could be poised for consider-able growth in the future.

Source: 2015 Gallup-Palmer Inaugural Report: Americans’ Perceptions of Chiro-practic, from poll conducted by Gallup for the Palmer College of Chiropractic. For more information, visit Palmer.edu/Gallup-report.

U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough LiquidsA 2015 study from the U.S. Centers

for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hun-dreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate profes-sor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the Uni-versity of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

New research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits

and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and

reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate other-colored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total choles-terol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

Colon Cancer Linked to Gut BacteriaA study from the University of Minnesota has

found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providen-cia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.

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Brain-Lymphatic Discovery May Hasten Science

A study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the

brain is directly connected to the body’s im-mune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery fur-thers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lym-phatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive. The discovery is attributed to Antoine

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Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past PainA study published in Pediatric

Surgery International has determined that children that listened to music or audio books experienced significantly less pain after undergoing major surgery than those that did not. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Fifty-six children, ages 9 to 14, were divided into three groups—one heard 30 minutes of songs chosen by the children from a list of popular music, another listened to audio books and the third (control) wore noise-canceling headphones. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Those that listened to the music or audio books experienced signifi-cant reductions in pain compared to the control group.

Non-Natural Painkillers Double Depression RiskA 2015 study has found that larger opioid

medication doses increase the incidence of depression in a Veterans Administration study of 355 pain patients. An opioid is a pharmaceuti-cal compound, such as morphine, that produc-es an analgesic effect in the nervous system. The study, published in the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain, followed patients with low-back pain for two years. The patients were taking varying doses of opioid pain killers, rated by their morphine-equivalent dose. The researchers found that higher doses resulted in a doubling of depres-sion incidences. According to Dr. James Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, natural herbal alternatives to painkiller drugs that are free of the side effect include meadow-sweet, ginger, willow bark, clove, lavender, eucalyptus, red pepper and rosemary.


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Corn RowFarmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue

Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Conse-quently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states.

The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.

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Fragrant FixSmell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug ControlSemios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and noth-ing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and labor-intensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environ-mental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Sco-tia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests.

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Warnings HeededNew York State Bans FrackingThe Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Com-missioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. High-volume hydraulic fracturing poses sig-nificant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjus-tice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaus-tive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012.

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Making StridesNovember 1 is Extra Mile DayShawn Anderson’s mission is to empower 1 million people to answer the question, “Why live a life that is unfulfilling?” He created Extra Mile Day held on November 1 to remind people that they each have the power to create positive changes in families, organizations and communities when they go the extra mile. This year, more than 400 mayors have committed to supporting the event to make an Extra Mile Day declaration. In 2009, Anderson pedaled solo across the U.S. and interviewed 200 people that had gone the extra mile to overcome dramatic setbacks or had risked every-thing in order to accomplish something extraordinary. He says, “I was thrilled when 23 mayors supported the mission in that inaugural year.” His Facebook page now boasts 20,000 fans.

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Texas Leads the Way in Green Job Creation

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Baylor University Medical Center’s Charles A. Sammons Cancer Cen-ter is known for its holistic ap-

proach to medicine. The Dallas facility has earned a reputation for its Integrative Medicine program, which offers mind, body and spirit therapies to complement traditional treatments. In July, Baylor further demonstrated its commitment to complementary therapies by hiring Benny Barrett to oversee Baylor’s Arts in Medicine Program. Since 2011, Barrett has coordinat-ed music performances for the hospital and outpatient centers, logging 5,000 hours as a volunteer. Over the years, he has brought in bands, choirs, ballet per-formers and even an Elvis impersonator to brighten up Sammons Center lobbies and occasionally, the hospital’s halls. “I was only going to do it six months,” says Barrett with a chuckle. “Then I saw the effect it had on people.” Now Barrett not only brings in musicians every weekday to perform during the lunch hours, he oversees a staff dedicated to helping patients and their loved ones cope with illness. Barrett, a former Dallas police officer and Marine, said he’s thrilled to be able to bring joy to cancer patients and

their families coming and going from appointments at the Sammons Center. “This building can get really quiet and sterile,” he says. “We want it to be an environment of happiness and encour-agement.” He has seen the positive effect it can have on people such as a woman whose husband had just received a grim prognosis that thanked him for the classical guitarist she had just heard. She said she was reminded of the beau-ty in life and her faith that they “were in God’s hands.” Or, the nurse that pulled up a chair to listen to a musician performing in the surgery waiting room who said, “I needed this today.” However, one of his best memories is of seeing a downtrodden woman that had just received chemo treatment perk

up after hearing the strains of Jailhouse Rock. She even got up and danced. “It gives people that spirit of, ‘I’m going face it; I’m going to do this,’” he says. While Sammons Center performances are geared mainly to outpatients, the Arts in Medicine program also enlists three music practitioners: a harpist, a flutist and a guitar player, to play at the bedside of oncology and palliative care inpatients. They play music in the patient’s room on request to help them sleep or get through treatment. “They are trained to know the type of music to play to promote healing,” says Barrett. In addition, Melissa Garner was hired in July as an art therapist. She conducts classes daily at the center, using art to tap into people’s inner strength. Each class offers different levels of depth, depending on the participant’s interest. In a lighthearted

course called Keep Calm and Color On, Garner’s class members use colored pencils and markers to fill in adult col-oring books. In a more reflective class, called Mind, Body, Art, she invites participants to meditate on their bodies, and then illustrate what they’ve experi-enced using everything from oil pastels to acrylic paint. “That is a pretty radical

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act, because we live in a world that is ‘go, go, go,’ says Garner, who is also a licensed professional counselor. “We’re stopping and pausing and listening to what the wisdom of the body is telling us. Then we have a discussion. Usually, that is the best part.” Garner also offers a class on guided imagery to visualize and promote healing energy. Meanwhile, Open Studio is a course where partici-pants can come and work with the art materials on their own out in a public entryway. The center is also planning to hire an art therapist to work with inpatients, as well. Garner is convinced that art therapy aids the healing pro-cess. “You’re putting people in a really good place,” she says. “I think it helps people heal. It helps them tap into their soul and connect to the most wise part of themselves.” Barrett agrees, saying, “It’s a unique and special program that shows the power that art can play when you put it into the equation for healing.”

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fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capital-ism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a frame-work for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its bro-ken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online commu-nities of practice to improve intergenera-tional communication, eliminate mon-etary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social justice, community wealth building, indepen-

dent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering ef-forts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Wak-ing Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

Hearts AfireWhen hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Chang-ers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their person-al qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive

for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Sug-gesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he ex-plains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Milleni-als, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young lead-ers have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incar-ceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways. “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will

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Hearts Joining HeartsAt 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of fam-ily, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a le-gal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and inter-nationally, to enforce the duty of

government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with fa-cilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Ex-ecutive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focus-

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On-Task Learning CurveJames Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health pro-fessionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising

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Corralling Ocean PlasticsBoyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and for-warding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theo-retical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016.

Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum.

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for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors na-tionwide to rate and review the effective-ness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jer-sey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broad-cast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplo-mat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign of-fice assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change,

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als whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.”

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lenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conven-tionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our fam-ily’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower tem-perature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the reci-pes on the pair’s website, TheZenOf SlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.

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butternut squash soup

Yields: 6 servingsPrep Time: 5-10 minutes

5-6 cups butternut squash, diced½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried)1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried)3 cups vegetable or chicken broth1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk

Suggested toppings:Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled

Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an im-mersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.

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pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast

to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dol-lop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities.

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Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top.

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Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

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A Holistic ApproachAn integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those gener-ated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the Ameri-can Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life.

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GMOs Link to DepressionMonsanto’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) go hand-in-hand with the company’s patented Roundup-ready crops, and therein lie the seeds of depression, says Jeffrey Smith, founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and producer of the award-winning documen-tary, Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Several studies—beginning with one published by Ger-man researchers in 1980 and most recently reinforced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists—show that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, ingested with our food, disrupts the shikimate pathway. “Monsanto has bragged for years that the shikimate pathway is why Roundup kills plants, but has no impact in humans, since we don’t have the shikimate pathway,” says Smith. But our gut bacteria do use this pathway to produce the amino acid building blocks for mood-lifting brain chemicals. “Since glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, it can impair the ability of intestinal bacteria to produce the ingre-dients for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melotonin and dopamine. Their deficiencies are linked to depression and other serious health problems,” he explains. Consumers need to understand that Roundup is sprayed on nearly all GMO crops to control weeds, and the doses continue to increase; it’s further used on wheat, rye, rice, lentils, barley and numerous other non-organic crops just before harvest to accelerate drying. Glyphosate has been widely found in water, rain and air samples, plus in breast milk, blood and urine, meaning virtually everyone has been exposed to this toxic chemical.

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Any animal with a spine can benefit from chiropractic and realignment of the nervous system. “The spark

that changes the two cells into a living animal must remain for the entire animal in order for health to flourish,” says Doc-tor of Veterinary Medicine Bill Ormston, of the Animal Chiropractic Education Source, in North Texas. The goal of ani-mal chiropractic is to improve the lives of the animals by allowing them to heal. “Animal chiropractors ‘turn on’ the ner-vous system so it can do its job. Animal chiropractic doesn’t make animals heal, it just creates an environment so they can. The power that made the body heals the body. Animals with life-threatening inju-ries and illnesses can heal because their bodies were made to heal themselves, just as human bodies are,” he states. Doctors trained in animal chiro-practic know the difference between an animal that will respond to chiropractic and one that needs critical veterinary care. Owners often begin to under-stand that their animals do better all the time when they are adjusted regularly, although they typically need some time to understand that chiropractic is a pro-cess of maintaining wellness, not just a treatment for illness.

“Most animal owners come for treatment when all else fails, but the most successful cases begin animal chiropractic before there is an illness or injury. Adjust first, homeopathy second, drugs third, surgery last,” says Dr. Amy Hayek, DVM, in Summerville, South Carolina, who co-teaches with Ormston. “The best way to determine if your dog or other animal needs chiropractic involves watching the dog move, she notes. “The movements that you see or the lack of movement will help you de-termine whether or not an animal needs an adjustment.” Here are the top signs to look for and the most common condi-tions for which animal owners should seek animal chiropractic care:

n Newborns survive the most traumatic event while their mothers also suffer trauma from the event and both benefit from chiropractic adjustments.

n Athletic activities like Fly Ball, Agil-ity, Rodeo, or any other athletic activity; 95 percent of all top athletes utilize chi-ropractic care to improve their ability.

n Animals that are older with arthritis, live in crates, cages or stalls or just sit

Owner Alert“A pet’s biggest asset is an observant owner. No one knows their constant companion better,” says Bresnahan. “It’s why vets hear statements such as, ‘My cat’s meow is off,’ or, ‘My dog is acting lethargic,’ or ‘My pet’s eyes seem dull.’ In performance animals like horses, it’s generally the rider that spots something that’s off.” She explains that although she doesn’t need to apply any more chiro-practic pressure on animals than she uses on people, it is necessary to stand on bales of hay to place the upper body and hands at the correct angle when making an adjustment on a horse or rodeo bull. Chiropractors that specialize in treating animals are adept at reading the body language of nearly any crea-ture, which can speak volumes about their health challenges.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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around a lot are not allowed to benefit from moving around during the day, which decreases pain levels in the body and moves fluid and waste products. These animals can benefit from chiro-practic care.

n Children often don’t realize how much force they apply when playing with animals, which can cause the animal to experience subluxations (disc slippage). Routine chiropractic care helps that animal tolerate this play and decreases the chances of the child being harmed by an already pained animal.

n Changes in behavior often signal that an animal is hurting somewhere and is in need of realignment.

n If the sound of toenails can be heard when the animal walks across the floor, then there are also weakened muscles caused by the length of the nails. An adjustment is needed to help improve muscle strength. A toenail trim is need-ed to prevent continued weakness that can lead to more severe health issues such as a torn ACL and damaged knees.

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Contrary to what most of us think, belonging is not fitting in. In fact, fitting in is the greatest barrier to

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by brené brown

I was awkward and geeky. I was in a group of kids at school who translated books into the Klingon language and my parents were like, ‘Awesome!’ They took me to the Star Trek convention.” He got his sense of belonging from his parents’ sense of belonging, and even if we don’t get that from Mom and Dad, we have to create it for ourselves as adults—or we will always feel as if we’re standing outside of the big human party. The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belong-ing, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. When we don’t have that, we shape-shift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess.

Brené Brown, Ph.D., a licensed master social worker and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, has spent 13 years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. This essay is from her book, The Gifts of Imperfec-tion, used with permission.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1State Fair of Texas – Thru Oct 18. Sun-Thurs, 10am-9pm; Fri & Sat, 10am-10pm. Food, entertainment, rides, games and exhibits. $14-$18. Seniors free Thursdays. Fair Park, Dallas. BigTex.com.Refresh Your Run – 7-8:30pm. This class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K. Learn training tips, injury prevention and secondary training strategies. Additionally, we will spend some time outside work-ing on running form and exercises to build strength, flexibility and endurance. If you wish to participate, please dress accordingly for light activities, drills and exercises. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.Cool Thursdays Concerts Series: Make Me Smile – 7-9pm. Chicago tribute band. $10-$27. Dallas Arbo-retum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2Composting 101 – 6-7pm. Composting is the process of recycling nature’s organic materials into a rich soil amendment. Participants will learn how to turn their leaves and grass into mulch. They’ll also learn how to turn their food scraps into nutrient-rich compost through vermicomposting. Fee includes 30-page workbook. $15. Mountain View College, 4849 W Illinois Ave, Dallas. Lori De La Cruz, [email protected]. Register: MountainViewCollege.edu/sustainabilityproject/Pages/Calendar.aspx.International & Adventure Travel Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn the nuances of an international adventure trip. This class will cover aspects of pre-planning and preparation, logistics, equipment and apparel selection, adventure travel activities and resources available to make your next adventure one to remember. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

The Art of Fall Landscape Decorating - 10:15-11am. Get ready for Fall with a terrific landscape display. This garden event will show you hwt todecorate for the season ,w ith plants and flowers in fall colors ,pumpkins, scare crows, bales of hay and more. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.Lake Highlands Oktoberfest – 11am-9pm. Food, drink, entertainment, kid’s activities. $5/before 6pm, $10/after 6pm. Lake Highlands Town Center, 7100 Wildcat Way, Dallas. LHOktoberfest.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5Perennial Plant Association Southern Region Sus-tainability Symposium – 8am-5pm. Green Industry Sustainability. An inspiring and knowledgeable group of speakers will address sustainability chal-lenges and solutions. With a focus on perennials, speakers will cover plant trialing resources, heat and drought tolerant plant selections, landscape res-toration, sustainability and bio-controls for growers, supply chain issues and solutions for landscapers and retailers, plus using native plants for color. Embassy Suites at Dallas Market Center, 2727 Stemmons, Dallas. PerennialPlant.org.Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6Film Screening: Cutie & The Boxer – 7-9pm. Documentary about the art and marriage of two artists, Noriko and Ushio Shinohara. Refreshments provided. Audience discussion follows. Free. Uni-tarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. [email protected]. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Texas Smartscape Tour – 9am-1pm. Keep Cop-pell Beautiful’s annual Texas SmartScape Tour is a self-guided tour of Coppell landscapes and gardens featuring drought-tolerant native and adapted plants that require minimal irrigation. Maps can be picked up the day of the tour starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Help-ing Hands Community Garden. Free. Helping Hands Garden, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. 972-462-5191. [email protected]. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.Denton County Master Gardener Association Fall Garden Fest – 9am-3pm. Educational booths will cover everything from bees, worms and Monarch butterflies to vegetable gardens, herbs, gardenscapes, trees, waterfalls and water conservation. Presenta-tions begin at 9:15 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. Topics include planting for the North Texas climate, com-posting, ponds, aquaponics gardening and propaga-tion techniques. The event will also feature vendors, a silent auction and refreshments from the 4-H Club. Free. Trietsch Memorial UMC, 6101 Morriss Rd, Flower Mound. 940-394-2883. DCMGA.com.

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DFW Solar Tour – 10am-4pm. This North Texas Renewable Energy Group tour enables people to learn how their neighbors – homeowners and businesses alike – are using solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies to save money and consume less of our natural resources. Homeowners or NTREG volunteers will be available at each site to provide information, share experiences and answer questions. See website for locations, vis-iting hours, maps, property description and photos. Free. DFWSolarTour.org.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7Smart Yards for North Texas Talk & Tour – 10am-12pm. Learn about soil preparation and see which plants work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, stroll through our teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free. Environmental Educa-tion Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8Jazz in the Atrium: Eric Willis – 6-8pm. Eric Willis is a Dallas-based composer, producer, performer, and educator. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org. Cool Thursdays Concerts Series: Satisfac-tion– 7-9pm. Rolling Stones tribute band. $10-$27. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. Dal lasArboretum.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9Texas Regional Holistic Nursing Conference – Thru Oct 10. 7-8:30pm, Fri; 9am4pm, Sat. Keith Blevens, PhD, is the keynote speaker and Resilience is About the Power of Thought is the theme. The Resilience Paradigm establishes psychological ex-perience as not being bound by circumstances or the past. Pearson Auditorium, PACE Education Building, Scott & White Center for Rehabilitative Medicine, 3000 Herring Ave,Waco. More info & to register: centexahna.org.Ann Armstrong & Steve Hughes – 8pm. Texas blues duo. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center your-self with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.Recycling & Shredding Event – 9am-1pm. Get rid of unwanted items in your home. Accepted items include electronics, sporting goods, toys, multimedia, books and clothing. Sorry, no old TVs or old com-puter monitors (CRTs). Electronics and household items drop off is free. In addition, a shred truck will provide on-site destruction of your documents. $5/per

box. Lake Highlands UMC, 9015 Plano Rd, Dallas. Cindy Engel: 214-348-6835 or [email protected]. BubbFundraising.com. The Science of Insects – 10-11:30am. Learn the fascinating insect facts of six-legged science and about several aspects of insect biology, including life cycle, predator sand prey, predator avoidance, sex and violence,and social behavior. Free. Presentation by Dr. Steven Goldsmith of Austin College. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 03-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.comDesign Your Own Smartscape – 11am-12:30pm. Create a landscape that conserves water and saves money on your water bills, beautifies your home and local environment, attracts native butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife and prevents/helps reduce storm water pollution. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, Wagon Wheel Park, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5191. [email protected]. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.


MONDAY, OCTOBER 12Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Cen-ter for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodg-ers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13Dallas Sierra Club Meeting: Fracking – 7-8:30pm. Dr. Zac Hildenbrand will talk about fracking and environmental quality and will present results of recent studies about fracking’s effect on water, air, and soil quality. Mike Rawlins will show photos from his walk along Hadrian’s Wall Path in Eng-land. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg H, Farmers BranchDallas Sierra Club. 972-699-1687. [email protected] DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15Jazz in the Atrium: Jonathan Fisher Trio – 6-8pm. A graduate of the prestigious University of North Texas Jazz Studies program, bassist Jonathan Fisher performs regularly around the DFW music scene. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org. EDMo: Smart Energy – 6:30-8pm. EDMo stands for “Earth Day Monthlies” and is an event series hosted by Earth Day Texas. Each month, a panel of experts from across industries will tackle a theme, diving deep into the most significant trends facing our planet. This month, explore the future of energy in North Texas. Come to hang with friends, relax after work and learn from some of the most innovative individuals in North Texas. Free. Deep Ellum Brewing Company, 2823 St Louis St, Dallas. 214-865-6367. [email protected]. EarthDayTx.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16Aurora at Dallas Arts District – 7pn – 2am. An immersive public art exhibit of light, video and sound spread across the 68 acres Dallas Arts District. Free. VIP tickets available. DallasAurora.com

savethedateWednesday, October 14, 11:30am-1:30pm

“Spirituality and the Journey Toward Resilience” Presented by

Frederic Craigie, PhD

For any of us facing serious life circumstances, there are two related and spiritually informed paths. The path of “purpose” means living in

faithfulness to what is sacred and deeply mean-ingful. The path of “transcendence” means being able to “let go” or “make peace” with

experiences that are outside of our control. Join us as we explore some practical ways of mov-

ing along these two paths.

Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Charlotte Johnson Barrett Lectureship

Hunt Auditorium, Baylor Sammons Cancer Center, 3410 Worth St, Dallas,

Registration required; please call 214-820-2608.


Ian Dickson – 8pm. McKinney-based singer/songwriter. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center your-self with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.Food Day for Kids – 8am-12pm. Join in a nationwide celebration and movement toward more healthy, affordable, sustainable food. It is a time to eat real, and what better place to start is to let the children experience the tastes of the many colors of whole food. Free. Coppell Farmers Market, 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.REI Trinity Forest Run – 9am-12pm. Whether you’re looking to run your first 5K/10K or hit a new personal best, the 2015 REI Run Series will help you set your pace. The run starts and ends at Trinity River Audubon Center and takes runners through the Great Trinity Forest on hard surface trail. Runners receive REI branded gear, maps of the course and post-race refreshments. Prizes for the top men’s and women’s finishers. Register early, as there will be no race day registrations allowed. $15. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. REI.org. Wild Neighbors: Solving Urban Wildlife Problems – 10am-12pm. Presented by Bonnie Bradshaw, a North Texas master naturalist and president of 911 Wildlife. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, Wagon Wheel Park, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5191. [email protected]. CoppellNaturePark.org.Gluten Free and Allergan Friendly Expo – Thru Oct 18, 10am – 4pm. Learn about and sample specialty products that taste great or learn how to cook and bake to meet special dietary needs. Dallas Adults $20, kids $. 5Market Hall – North Hall, 2100 Stemmons Freeway. 214-655-6100.GFAFexpcom.Plano International Festival – 11am-5pm. Festival features a fitness and wellness fair (10am to 1pm: free health screenings and information, fitness demos), Ikebana demonstrations, cultural displays, naturaliza-tion ceremony, parade of flags, multicultural music and dance performances, children’s educational activities, international fashion show, ethnic food trucks. Free. Haggard Park, Downtown Plano, Plano. PlanoInternationalFestival.org.

Night Hike at Lake Lewisville – 6:30-8:30pm. Fol-low trail guides on a moonlit fall stroll through our nature trails. Ages 5 years and up. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required.972-219-3930. LLELA.org

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21DFW Area Food Recovery Event – 10am-3pm. From farm to fork, we are losing 40 percent of our food supply. What does that mean to our local economy, our environment and our social systems and what can we do about it? The event’s goal is to reduce food waste in the DFW area by raising awareness of the problem within groups who have the power to change policy and practices for the community. North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington. NCTCOG.org/envir/stewardship.Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22Jazz in the Atrium: Liz Mikel – 6-8pm. Liz Mikel is a multifaceted artist who has been a staple in the DFW arts scene for more than twenty years. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23DORBA Fall Campout and Trail Ride – 2:30pm, thru Sun,Oct 25, 4:30pm.Ccamping and mountain bike riding. Fresh air, exercise, making new friends, and spending quality time with old ones. Open to all fun loving people who are considerate of others. No dogs allowed. $12 , kids under 12, free. Solavaca Ranch, Mountain Bike Trail, and Campgrounds. 7829 FM 205, Glen Rose, Tx. Solavaca.com.John of God Healing Miracles – Thru Oct 24. Fri, 7pm. Sat, 10am-4pm. Explore the life of John of God, a Brazilian man, who has miraculously healed tens of thousands of people over the past 50 years. John of God is a full trance medium used by spirit Beings of Light to heal every imaginable disease and afflic-tion and at no cost. Oprah visited him and did three programs about him. Free. Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 405-837-0117. [email protected] required: JohnOf-GodBoulder.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24Annual Wildflower Seeding – 9-9:30am. Gather your friends, family, scout troop and neighbors and do the buffalo stomp with the herd of seeders. Enhance the beauty of the trail system by participating in the annual seeding. This is a short event, so please arrive on time to share in the experience. Free. Moore Road Park, 600 N Moore Rd, Coppell. CoppellTx.gov.Sustainability & Natural Health Fair – 9am-4pm. Event features speakers, demonstrations and exhibitors covering all areas of sustainability. Some things will be familiar like renewable energy, organic gardening and green transportation; others may be less familiar like medicinal herbs, permaculture, prepping, community and use of earthen and other natural building materials. Free. Greenville Market Square, 2400 Lee St @ Bois D’Arc, Greenville. GreenvilleFarmersMarket.com/sustainability-fair.


savethedateNatural HealthFest Fall Edition

Saturday, October17, 9:30am – 4:30pm Gain energy and vitality. Reduce body weight,

pain and disease risk – all with safe natural methods. Expert lectures and exhibits show-case health professionals, wellness innova-

tions, free screenings, natural foods, product samples and more.

$20 at door, $16 early bird. Senior discount available.

Sponsored by Healthy By Nature ShowThe Wyndham Dallas Suites Park Central,

7800Alpha Rd, Dallas. 877-262-7843.For more information and to purchase

tickets visit NaturalHealthFest.com.

savethedateTexas Veggie Fair

Saturday, October 17, 11am -6pm

Celebrating plant-based lifestytle options of every kind. Texas largest vegfest is all veg-etarian, featuring food, products, live music, speakers, games, activities and information

which promotes healthier, kinder, more sustain-able choices which lessen pain and destruc-

tion to people, animals and the planet. Free. Dog-friendly.

Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, DallasFor more information visit

TexasVeggieFair.com.

savethedateGarland’s Gone Camping

Saturday, October 17-18, Starts at 3pm

Grab your tent and sleeping bags for a night under the stars with family and friends.

Although you are only minutes from home, you’ll feel miles away. nEnjoy a night

hike,games,s’mores, a camp fire, and an out-door movie. Dinner and breakfast provided.

Cost is $40 per family of 4 and $5 each ad-ditional person. Pre-registration is required by

October 14.

Sponsored by Garland Parks and Recreation

Audubon Park, 342 W Oates Rd, Garland.For more information and to purchase

tickets call 972-205-3991 or email [email protected].


MONDAY, OCTOBER 19Skyline 360 Tours – 5:30-6pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas sky-line. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20Tuesday Evenings at the Modern: Randy Brown – 7pm. In conjunction with the 2015 Fort Worth AIA Design Awards, Brown presents the ideas and work of Randy Brown Architects, based in Omaha, Nebraska, and known for an approach to architecture that meshes modern design with an appreciation for the land and lifestyle of its region. Free. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth. TheModern.org.


ongoingcalendarAll calendar events for the November issue must be received by october 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email [email protected] for guidelines and to submit entries.

Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include D-Day Normandy 1944; Humpback Whales; Journey to the South Pacific; Robots. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.Zen to Go – Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting medi-tation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping se-lections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 12-6pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoods-Market.com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with like-minded people for meditation, chanting, an inspira-tional talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org. Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the ac-tive meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.Zen Lemon – 5pm. Yoga class for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316. [email protected]. Lululemon.com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cos-micCafeDallas.com.Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.Bike Mart Sunday Night Weekly Group Ride – Join us on Sunday evenings at one of our local mountain bike trails for some fun in the dirt and camaraderie over the trail. Any skill level of rider and age welcome. After the ride grilling fires up at 7:30. Locations change weekly. For more information Barry Bishop at 972-231-3993. [email protected].

Baby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. Baby Cafe is a place where new and expectant mothers can come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive friendly, useful advice and support from an IBCLC and a peer counselor. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Group are held for pregnant moms on Monday, for breastfeeding moms or moms of premature babies on Friday. Com-munity Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra Rodriguez: [email protected] 30 – 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-minute core fitness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 26Skyline 360 Tours – 5:30-6pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas sky-line. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27Stroller Boot Camp – 10-10:45am. The YMCA hosts a bootcamp for moms, dads and anyone else with a stroller. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Cool Thursdays Concerts Series: The Molly Ringwalds – 7-9pm. 1980s tribute band. $10-$27. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. Dal lasArboretum.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30Kevin and Dustin Welch – 8pm. Father and son singer/songwriters. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffee-house, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31HAPPY HALLOWEEN!Heartfulness Meditation – 8-10am. Learn to relax and calm your mind. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

savethedateSATURDAY NOVEMBER 7Run For The Environment

NEW DATE: Saturday, November 7, 9am-12pm

Second annual 5K walk/run benefiting Green-SourceDFW.org, an online publication covering environmental news and green trends in North Texas. The Run will feature green vendors, live

music and a shoe recycling drive.

Cost $25, $30 day of the Run.

Sponsored by Green Source DFW of the Memnosyne InstituteBob Jones Nature Center,

355 Bob Jones Rd, Southlake, Texas.For more information visit

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Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musi-cians, storytellers and puppets performing for new-borns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. [email protected] Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes. Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appoint-ment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.Circuit Training – 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. [email protected]. Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., direc-tor of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.Dallas Green Drinks – 6 pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. [email protected]. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm. Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlook-ing the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiver Audubon.org.Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost in-cludes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Cen-tral Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. [email protected]. Taoist.org.

wednesdayauthentic way to help us help ourselves feel better in general. Circle of Men can also go a long way toward alleviating so much of the worry and stress so many men face on a daily basis. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Green-ville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: [email protected]. DallasUnity.org.PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gather-ing celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Dona-tions accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. [email protected]. Taoist.org.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation and teaching series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, facilitated by Brother ChiSing, David Morcom, Christina Clark and trained Young Adult co-facilitators. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing, discussion and refreshments afterwards. Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richard-son. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice for the ordinary Joe. No chanting or incense! Do-nation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. [email protected]. LakeHighlands Acupuncture.com.Gong/Sound Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cosmic CafeDallas.com. Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calm-ness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. [email protected]. AnandaDallas.org.Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm. 3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting – 3rd Mon, 7pm. Guest speakers each month on topics relevant to native plants and habitats in North Texas. Free. Native Plant Society of Texas Dallas Chapter. Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd, Dallas.NPSOT.org/wp/dallas.Monthly Meditation – 2nd Mon. 7:30-8:30pm. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginners and seasoned meditators alike are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. [email protected]. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.Sufi/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aero-bics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free. Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of begin-ning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. [email protected]. Taoist.org.Yo-Lates – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are per-formed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending sup-port group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. Karen Romestan: [email protected]. DallasUnity.org.Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricu-lar (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group set-ting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleans-ing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. Jade: 214-642-0002. [email protected]. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.Circle of Men – 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to simply share with other men. This is a powerful tool and an

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Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aero-bics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free. Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.MoMe Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. [email protected] Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appoint-ment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Fort Worth. 817-908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/TilMidnight.Friday Night Bike Ride – 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/water recom-mended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

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Fit Dance Plus – 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching.Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Baby Bounce Basics – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Exp, Ste, Dallas. 214-671-1381. [email protected].

Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art. Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136.Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending sup-port group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872. TexasCPR.com. Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. [email protected]. Aspire-Health.com.Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs. Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners,

White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Look for the crowd drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Meet at the Love of the Lake office, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214-824-0244. Dal lasSierraClub.org.Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9-11:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. [email protected]. Taoist.org.

Kayak the Elm Fork of Trinity River – 10am. 3rd Sat. Paddle down the river through one of the most pristine sections of the Trinity in Dallas. Average time for this trip is 2 to 3 hours including a shuttle with the gear back to LLELA. This trip can vary in time based on several factors including water flow. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservations required. 214-669-1663.Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Fam-ily activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.Dallas Museum of Art Spotlight Tours – 2pm every Sat. Get to know the Dallas Museum of Art with this tour. Docents will be on-site to lead free tours introducing visitors to the highlights of the Museum extensive collection. Tours depart from the Visitor Service Desk. Dallas Museum of Art , 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.Cloth Diapering 101 – Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.


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As an alternative medicine spe-cialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman em-phasizes your pet’s entire well-be-ing by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities in-cluding Homeopathy, Acupunc-ture, Chiropractic, Laser Therapy,

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