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Thanks for picking up the July Food Watch + Natural Medicine Cabinet edition of Natural Awakenings magazine! Inside,

you’ll fi nd freshly prepared pieces to help keep you healthy and happy this summer. This month’s feature article, “Stewards of Earth’s Bounty: Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change,” is a roundup of farmers across the nation who are working hard to provide con-

sumers with local, organic, non-GMO, secure and healthy food stock. To complement this national perspective, our Community Spotlight shines a light on local farm heroes right here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Additionally, one of our local news briefs features information on a regional food security project currently underway at Virginia Tech. The Appalachian Foodshed Project is creating a network to improve food access, expand food security and enhance food economies. For our Natural Medicine Cabinet feature, we explore “Essential Oils for Summer Maladies,” which includes a simple, toxin-free recipe for summer bug repellent. And, if the healing power of essential oils interests you, check out our calendar listings for two local essential oil workshops coming up in July and August. In other local natural medicine cabinet news, we highlight the new Virginia Tech Farmacy Garden project, in which doctors in Montgomery County will be “pre-scribing” visits to the Farmacy Garden for qualifi ed patients. The goal of the Garden Prescription Program is to emphasize the importance of diet and moderate physical activity as vital components in a patient’s wellness plan. Keep reading our news briefs to learn how you can get your own personal food prescription for healthier living through Ho-listic Nutrition Source. Thinking about summer family camping opportunities? Our Healthy Kids feature this month explores how parents can transition kids away from mind-numbing video games and into consciousness-expanding outdoor experiences. Our Blue Ridge Green Travel article highlights three regional family camping venues: Middle Creek Campground, in Buchanan; Camp Karma, in Bedford; and Camp Easter Seals, in New Castle. They offer low-cost, high-return opportunities for kids to plug in to nature. There are so many fun and diverse events and learning opportuni-ties happening this month, so please check out our calendar listings and fi nd something to get you moving. We’re busily preparing our August Transformative Education + Children’s Health issue, and welcome your ideas and input. In the meantime, stay cool!

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9 BLUE RIDGE GREEN TRAVEL Family-Friendly Campgrounds by Anne Piedmont

10 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Local Farm Heroes Provide High-Quality Goods by Karen Adams

12 SUMMERTIME, AND THE SIPPIN’ IS EASY Quick and Cool Vegan Smoothies by Judith Fertig

14 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SUMMER Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn by Kathleen Barnes

16 STEWARDS OF EARTH’S BOUNTY

Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change by Melinda Hemmelgarn

19 LUSTROUS POOCH 10 Foods to Make a Dog’s Coat Glow by Suzi Beber

22 FORSAKING ‘ANGRY BIRDS’ FOR BIRD SONGS Camping Turns Kids into Nature Lovers by Avery Mack

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Appalachian Foodshed Project

The recently launched Appalachian Foodshed Project (AFP) is a using a

“foodshed” concept to address issues of community food security in West Virginia and the Appalachian regions of North Carolina and Virginia. It is a collaboration between Virginia Tech, North Carolina State University, West Virginia University and community stakeholders in Appalachia. Like a watershed, a foodshed takes into account everything between where food is produced and where it is consumed. This includes the farms and gardens used to raise food, travel routes used to transport products, pro-cessing facilities, distribution (farmers’ markets, brokers and retailers) and the restaurants, institutions and homes where people eat. Building on work already happening in Appalachia, the AFP will create a network of organizations and individuals involved in community develop-ment, economic viability, health and nutrition, food access, social justice and agriculture. By working collaboratively, the AFP hopes to build on the human and natural resources in the region to improve access, expand food security and enhance food economies, especially in communities that have been under-served and are economically vulnerable. The project will work with communities, farmers, policy makers, non-profi ts and institutions to better understand the food system and implement changes that have long-term benefi ts for all people in the region. The AFP is funded through the USDA’s Agriculture, Food and Research Initiative (AFRI) grants program and guided by community participants. For more information, or to get involved, email [email protected] or visit AppalachianFoodshedProject.org.

Farmacy Garden in Montgomery County Seeks Volunteers

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Health Dis-trict, with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Fam-ily Nutri-tion Program, is seeking volunteers to help with the new garden in its WIC (Women, Infants and Children) garden program. The Farmacy Gar-den is located Christiansburg on the property of the Montgomery County Health and Human Services Build-ing, at 210 South Pepper Street, in Christiansburg. The garden, a collaboration of agencies in Montgomery County that serve low-income families and individuals, serves as a hub of healthy programming for fami-lies. Participants will be introduced to the program with an orientation to the garden and a free sample of fresh vegetables to take home. They will work with a volunteer or coordinator to choose their level of involvement: garden labor with fresh vegetables weekly, cooking classes that features fresh vegetables from the garden, a walking club that meets at the garden and/or a weekly e-newsletter on healthy eating and lifestyles. Each op-tion runs for six weeks; participants may sign up again at the conclusion of their series. Volunteers are needed to help staff the garden. Those with basic garden-ing experience and the ability to welcome and work with participants are preferred. For more information or to vol-unteer, call Meredith Ledlie-Johnson at 540-231-1704 or email [email protected] or call Kim Kirkbride at 540-745-2663 or email [email protected].

Free Solar Workshop Offered in Salem

A free solar workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August 1 at

the Salem VA Medical Center. “Solar Pow-ering Your Community: Actionable Steps for Adopting Solar in Virginia” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) and Save a Ton. This interactive workshop is intended to help communities learn more about solar development in the Roanoke and Salem area. Local and national experts will present information on the bene-fi ts and challenges of solar development in Virginia, how to plan and prepare for solar energy, understanding solar regulations and innovative fi nancing for solar projects. Lunch is provided for registered participants. Two AICP CM credits are also available. Cost: Free. Location: Salem Veterans Administration Medical Center, Building 5, Auditorium, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem. For more information or to register, visit SolarOutreach.org/Events/Solar-Powering-Community-Workshop-Roanoke-VA/#.

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Holistic Nutrition Source Offers Custom Meal Planning

Certifi ed health coach Taunya Bruton of Holistic Nutri-

tion Source, in Blacksburg, now offers custom meal planning, a simple approach to helping those with chronic illness and weight-loss goals. “These meal plans are unique because they are custom-ized on every level,” says Bruton. “They are based on blood work, symptoms, meal preferences, family size, budget, available cooking time.” Each client receives a one-week meal plan, including three meals a day and snacks, as well as a shopping list and a list of foods that are purposefully included and excluded as well as an explanation why. Bruton works with clients in person or via Skype. “I am a fi rm believer that it is not enough to tell someone what to eat but also why they would benefi t from eating in this new way,” she says. “It is also important that the meal plan matches the client’s eating preferences and lifestyle to make the transition easy.” Meal plans are constructed from a thorough intake com-pleted by the client. This includes information on the favorite meal of the day, diagnosed illnesses, health goals, grocery budget and how much time the client has for food prepara-tion. “I am confi dent that these are the most customized meal plans available,” Bruton says. “And the more customized a meal plan is the better the results will be for the client.” For more information, call 540-454-8191, email [email protected] or visit HolisticNutritionSource.com. See ad, page 15, and Community Resource Directory, page 29.

Second Annual Festival of Healing in Lynchburg

Unity in the Seven Hills, in Lynchburg, an-

nounces it Second Annual Festival of Healing. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 9, at the church. Unity in the Seven Hills is a friendly, welcom-ing congregation that embraces many forms of healing.

The festival will feature a variety of healers under one roof, offering a safe and friendly event to showcase healing talents and bring the community together. Visitors can learn about healing modalities and discover which ones may work for them. For those who wish to participate, the festival is open to healers, readers, complementary practitioners, natural product sales “and all who feel led to come.”

Cost: Free. Location: Unity in the Seven Hills, 3522 Camp-bell Ave., Lynchburg. For more information, call 434-845-5832, email [email protected] or visit UnityInTheSevenHills.org.

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Sunday Weddings at Floyd Yurt Lodging

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noke Valley min-ister and wed-ding offi ciant Kanta Bosniak now offers Sun-day weddings and vow renew-als at Floyd Yurt Lodging, in Floyd. Floyd Yurt Lodging is both a “rustic and chic” rental with a full kitchen and upstairs loft, located one mile from the center of the town of Floyd, Bosniak explains. “We’re calling it ‘A Sunday Kind of Love,’” she says. She can accommo-date ceremonies of up to 20 people. Her basic package of $750 includes a personalized ceremony, fresh fl oral bouquet, high-resolution professional photography supplied on a CD, Sun-day night stay at the yurt and a folk-art, keepsake certifi cate for the couple’s marriage or commitment ceremony or vow renewal. Additional options are available for purchase, such as light catering, champagne for two, and photos or paintings of the couple on canvas by Bosniak, who is also an artist. Ceremonies are normally held at 2 p.m., but couples may arrive early to prepare. Later afternoon ceremonies are also available. “It’s a great option for local folks and out-of-towners who want to come here to get married or renew their vows in a cool and laid-back setting,” Bosniak says. “We have all kinds of fun things to do in Floyd and the surrounding area: hiking, music, art, topnotch fi ne arts crafts by regionally and nationally known artisans, and fabulous food.” For more information and reservations, call Floyd Yurt Lodging at 540-613-0990 or Rev. Kanta Bosniak at 540-577-8854 or visit KantaBosniak.com. See Community Resource Directory, page 29.

Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Free Roanoke Mountain Concert Series

The Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway has brought back its popular Roanoke Mountain Concert Series, held on

Sunday evenings at the former Roanoke Mountain Camp-ground, adjacent to Mill Mountain Parkway. All concerts are free and open to the public. They are held from 7 to 8 p.m. until the end of August, and from 5 to 6 p.m. in September. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic fare are permitted; alcohol is not. The program is presented by the National Park Service – Blue Ridge Parkway and supported through funds and volunteers by Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

July 6: Roanoke Valley Ramblers August 17: Poorhouse PepsteppersJuly 13: Judy Henry and Jack August 31: American RootsJuly 20: The Virginia Carolina Band September 7: The Original Orchard GrassJuly 27: Traynham Family September 14: Dew SouthAugust 3: Lisa Angell and September 21: Mountain Fling Randolph Walker September 28: Haymaker Town ExpressAugust 10: Indian Run String Band

“The Blue Ridge Parkway is a connecting route to important stories that have been passed on from generation to generation, and to this day, through music,” says Heidi Ketler, chair of the Roanoke Chapter of Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway. “These concerts showcase a tradition that is alive and well in the mountains of southwestern Virginia.” Cost: Free. Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 120.4, Roanoke. For more information, call 540-589-6181 or 800-228-7275, email [email protected] or visit FriendsBRP.org.

Revive Organic Salon Styles Hair for Local TV Personality

Revive Organic Salon, in Roanoke, specializes in organic hair products and treatments. Revive also recently began profession-

ally styling the hair of Joy Sutton, of WDBJ-TV’s Joy Sutton Show. Owner Alisa Hall says that he was thrilled to be chosen for the job. Sutton likes a variety of styles, and Hall convinced her to try a new color. “I was really scared to get my hair colored, because I was afraid it would get damaged and break,” Sutton says. “But Alisa’s organic products are so gentle that my hair is healthy and bouncy and it has never looked better.” Health is foremost in any treatment, Hall explains. “The health of her hair is the most important, so we often conduct elasticity tests to determine which treatments to use on her,” she says. “I really look forward to it. I love being challenged, plus Joy always brightens my day.” Hall and her partner, Lauren Sacra, focus on protecting and improving the health of their clients’ hair. Revive also specializes in color correction, dimen-sional foil highlighting and hair restoration. The organic products include pH-balanced shampoos, conditioners and reconstructing treatments, which can repair hair damaged by harsh chemicals. “We love our product line, because it delivers amazing results while main-taining the integrity of the hair,” Hall says. Location: Revive Organic Salon, 2305 Colonial Ave., Ste. A, Roanoke. For more information, call 540-798-5406 or visit [email protected]. See ad, page 7, and Community Resource Directory, page 29.


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FRUITS AND VEGGIES BOOST KIDS’ LEARNINGAND SOCIAL SKILLS

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sociation fi nds that increased fruit and vegetable consumption among school-age children may increase learning skills related to interacting with others, as identifi ed in social cognitive theory. Researchers divided 138 stu-dents 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-effi cacy (belief they could succeed) in diffi cult situ-ations, social support and observa-tional learning.

Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSA

Essential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillin-

resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia offi cinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided signifi cant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from England’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.

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globalbriefs Farm BuildingTraining Programs Attract Young FarmersThere’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 fi erce, bur-geoning 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 avail-able, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gar-dening 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 consider-able skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuild-ing economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Caro-lina, 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.

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Urban HabitatsHow Plants and Animals Adapt to CitiesMore 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 us-ing 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.

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Relaxing RulesU.S. Organic Standards Under SiegeLast 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 Certifi ed 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 per-cent 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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It’s summer, and a good time to head out to the country with fam-ily and friends. Camping is a great

way to enjoy the outdoors and loved ones, without paying for an expensive resort vacation. Susan Martin didn’t camp until she was in college, but once she did she was hooked. She and her husband, Tim, took their children camping when they were young and ended up owning one of the places where they camped. They bought Middle Creek Campground in 2006 and operate it every year from April 1 to Novem-ber 30. Martin says it is a true family campground, and, as they home-school their children, their whole fam-ily is involved. Located in the Jefferson National Forest near Buchanan, Middle Creek offers both tent and recreational vehicle sites, a pool, ponds, play-ground and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campground is near the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the James River and everything that they have to offer. Martin notes that they get a lot of Ap-

palachian Trail hikers. “We meet a lot of neat people,” she says. Martin says her favorite thing about operating a campground is being able to see children spy deer or turkeys, or catch their fi rst fi sh. Because families come back year after year, Martin has been able to watch those children grow up. She makes a good case for camp-ing. “We need to go outside and con-nect with other people,” she said. “And it’s a chance to eat well. There’s always a designated cook in any group.” Own-ing a campground is like “having a party at your house every weekend.” Bedford County’s Camp Karma bills itself as an “upscale primitive campground.” Owner Eric LaBorie explains that while primitive camping involves going out into the woods and setting up camp, his campground offers designated tent camping sites (no RVs), bathrooms, hot water and a store. He and Linda Frisbee have operated the camp for fi ve years on land that Fris-bee has owned for 30 years. “It was her idea to eventually do this,” he says. “It’s a beautiful piece of property.” Located two miles off Virginia 122 and about three miles from Moneta, Camp Karma is close to Smith Mountain Lake, winer-ies and other local attractions. Guests also can stay at the 42-acre camp and wade, swim and fi sh in Goose Creek. Camp Karma’s offi cial season runs from March through November, but, because Frisbee and LaBorie live on the property, they will accept campers any time they are home. There is an off-season discount as well. Unsea-sonably warm winter days often bring visitors from urban areas as far away as Washington, D.C., Richmond and Charlottesville. “It offers a sense of get-

ting back to nature,” says LaBorie. Camp Easter Seals offers the camping experience to people of all abilities. Located in Craig County, it was established in 1957 to provide a typical summer camp experience to children and adults with disabilities, and to their families, says camp direc-tor Alex Barge. Activities include swimming, archery, canoeing and horseback riding, and campers sleep in cabins equipped with electricity. Barge says an average summer will bring in 400 campers. The camp offers weekly sessions, based on age, and campers can sign up for one, two, three or four weeks. There is a family week at the end of the summer and weekends for campers and families in the spring and fall. The camp also is available for group rentals. Barge notes that while the weekend sessions attract campers from the region, weekly sessions tend to attract campers from as far away as Raleigh, Charlotte and Richmond. The campers at Easter Seal gain more than just a good camp experi-ence. The camp fosters independence, since it offers them a chance to spend time away from their parents, try new things and socialize in an accepting atmosphere. “First of all, they have a good time,” says Barge. “And they get to be outside.”

For more information, visit MiddleC-reekCampground.com, CampKarmaVir-ginia.com or CampEasterSealsUCP.com. Anne Piedmont is a writer and research associate based in Roanoke. For more information, visit Piedmon-tResearchAssociates.com.

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Fishing in Goose Creek is a favorite activity at Camp Karma

One of the two ponds at Middle Creek Campground


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Four Corners FarmLocated between Boones Mill and Rocky Mount, Four Corners Farm is a multi-generational, family-friendly farm owned by Ian and Carolyn Reilly. They practice sustainable, chemical-free agriculture to provide clean, pastured poultry (chicken, turkey and eggs) and pastured pork for the local area. All animals are drug- and hormone-free, and their natural pasture food source is supplemented with Vir-ginia-grown, chemical-free, non-GMO feed. The chickens are moved often to a fresh pasture “salad bar” and the pigs are introduced to a fresh section of woods and grasses every three to four weeks. “We believe that animals should be provided a habitat that allows them to express their uniqueness—chickens that scratch and peck in the sunshine, pigs that root and roam through woods and pasture and cows that thrive on green pastures—each animal fulfi lling its role in creation,” says Carolyn. Four Corners also has a farm store, open on Fridays and Saturdays and by appointment, which offers fresh chicken (whole and parts), eggs, pastured pork, grass-fed beef from Mountain Run Farm, cookbooks, T-shirts and other goods. The farm also offers buying clubs, whereby

customers place orders for eggs and/or meat and the farm staff delivers them to either Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op or Greenbrier Nurseries, in Roanoke. Farm tours are available as well. “We’ve learned the importance of good, real food for our family’s health and we want to share that with our com-munity and make a difference,” Carolyn says. “Also, the aspect of healing the land and the gift of being on this planet and treating it well really matters to us.”

Riverstone Organic Farm Riverstone Organic Farm, in Floyd, grows organic produce for both local and regional wholesale buyers and offers pasture-raised lamb and pork to retail buy-ers. This season the new farm store is open once a month as well, selling fresh meat and produce from the farm to the public. Owned by Woody and Jackie Crenshaw, and managed by Clem Swift, Riverstone has several goals. “The impor-tance of this farm is to show how organic agriculture can become economically sustainable in the area,” Swift says. “We also aim to give our employees mean-ingful work, provide healthy food and connect to the local community as well.” The farm itself is USDA certifi ed organic for growing produce.

Local Farm HeroesProvide High-Quality Goods

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Throughout this area, there are local farm heroes who work hard every day to produce high-quality food in a way that respects the earth and the people who live on it. Here are four of them.

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“Our farming practices are based on our wish to provide healthy food, and to care for our environment in a way that will keep the land in good shape for the next generation to farm,” Crenshaw says. “While our meat products are not certifi ed organic, we make sure the animals get nothing but the purest food and landscape, free of fertilizers, pesti-cides or GMOs. All of our meat is free of antibiotics or added hormones.” Riv-erstone also works to ensure the health and welfare of its animals throughout their lives, and uses Animal Welfare Certifi ed T&E for meat processing. The farm is also Animal Welfare Certifi ed. Riverstone Organic Farm, which sits on 80 acres along the headwaters of the Little River, also offers tours to visitors. “This is such a pretty spot,” Swift says.

Seven Springs Farm Check-based Seven Springs Farm is an organic farm that provides vegetables and herbs via CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), as well as eggs from the pasture-raised chickens at Weathertop Farm. Seven Springs also has a garden-ing and farming supply catalog company. Polly Hieser and her husband, Nii Anang, run the CSA program, established in 1991 (the fi rst in the area), and Ron Juftes runs the supply company. Both Hieser and Juftes are trained horticulturalists with many years of experience. “To start with, organic food tastes better,” Hieser says. The farm follows

organic farming procedures, although it is not yet certifi ed organic. “We grow the freshest, healthiest food possible, using sustainable and biodynamic practices,” Hieser explains. “We will not use any materials that are not approved for or-ganic certifi cation.” Seven Springs CSA members pick up their weekly produce at several drop-off sites: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op; Avenham Avenue, in Roanoke; Eats Natural Foods, in Blacksburg; Plenty!, in Floyd; in Christiansburg; or at the farm. Members help keep delivery costs down by helping at the farm and drop-off sites. “Working at the farm and helping with deliveries gives you a chance to see the farm and meet the farmers,” Hieser says. Seven Springs offers group tours as well. “Community Supported Agriculture is more than a simple business agree-ment between farmer and produce buy-er,” Hieser explains. “It is a partnership based on mutual respect with a com-mitment to support each other. . . . This partnership helps ensure the farmer’s ability to provide healthy food long into the future so that you may continue to eat local food that nourishes your body.”

Sinking Creek Land and CattleSinking Creek Land and Cattle, in New Castle, offers high-quality, grass-fed, heritage Angus beef. Raised on high-altitude sweet grasses and spring water on

a family farm, Sinking Creek’s all-natural beef is free of corn, pesticides, antibiotics and chemicals. The farm, located at the headwaters of Sinking Creek, is environ-mentally friendly, and operates “beyond organic.” The family follows the research of farmer Joel Salatin and animal expert Temple Grandin and raises and handles its animals in a calm, natural environment. “With today’s consumers’ aware-ness to eat right, our goal is to offer you superior, healthy meat, which allows you to learn how this healthy meat is produced,” says owner Tracy Roberts. “You have a right to know where your meats come from, what they have been fed and if they have been injected with chemicals. We are dedicated to offering meats of the highest quality in the purest form possible.” The cattle range over large tracts of land and are given an abundance of grass. “I learned from the Lakota the term Peji Sluta, ‘greasy grass,’ grass that fattens,” Roberts says. “It hap-pens in the fall when frost sugars the grass and animals gorge, causing high marble and healthy fat to sustain them through the winter. This is when the beef is packed with nutrients and fl avor.” A natural, grass-fed diet results in meat with higher concentrations of vitamins A and E, as well as omega-3 fatty acids and linoleic acids. Sinking Creek meat is available at the farm, and can be found at a variety of locations around the area. Roberts of-fers tours and presentations, and visitors are welcome at the farm. “Come visit our happy, healthy cows,” she says.

For more information, visit Four-CornersFarm.com, RiverstoneOrgan-icFarm.com, 7SpringsFarm.com and SinkingCreekVA.com. All farms are on Facebook as well.


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Smoothies offer big nutrition in a small package. Based on a vegan source of lean protein like coco-

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fruits fi rst and then blending them into a smoothie can substitute for ice. Peeling bananas before freez-ing them makes smoothie-making easier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size portions also simplifi es the process. Smooth-fl eshed fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky fi nish than do fresh berries. Tender, baby greens such as spinach, kale or chard virtually dis-appear within a smoothie; if using mature, rather than baby greens, cut out the stems unless the blender is extremely powerful. Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients. Spirulina (made from a micro-saltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled fl ax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fi ber also adds a little bulk; although the texture difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be appar-ent if it sits for 20 minutes or more. With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure.

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Thai studies show that a whiff of lavender oil is calming and lowers blood pressure and heart rate, yet there are many more benefi ts attributed to the art and science of aromatherapy and essen-tial oils. For those struggling with sum-mer maladies, here are several simple solutions essential oils can provide.

Minor Scrapes, Cuts and BlistersTea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylo-coccus 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 antibiot-ics. 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 ef-fect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand.com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy 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 mug-wort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefi t affi rmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formula-tion Research Group.

Allergy ReliefDuring hay fever season, several aroma-therapy oils from a diffuser can offer re-lief, 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.

Sprains, Strains and Joint Pain Lessen infl ammation and the pain from tendon and muscle sprains and strains with rosemary or peppermint, adding a dash of ginger for additional benefi t, says Tisserand. He recommends rubbing the oils (diluted in a carrier) directly on the sore spot.

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From 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 benefi t future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stew-ardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of 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 Jones-Crabtree, 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 “stew-ard”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including fl ax, buckwheat, sunfl ower, saffl ower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbi-cides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitat-ing 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 groundwa-ter, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations.

Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, fi nally 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 associa-tion 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 con-nections 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 nutri-tion 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 certifi ed 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-tribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists. Most recently, they planted an or-ganic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at

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the age of 23. Joraan’s orchard is home to thriv-ing, health-supporting apple, apricot, cherry and plum trees, plus native aronia berries. It also injects fresh life into the community. Each spring, the For-bords celebrate their son’s birthday by “wak-ing up” his orchard. His mother explains: “People of all ages gather—an assortment of our friends, Joraan’s friends and their growing families, neighbors, relatives, co-workers, students and others—to keep his legacy growing. The incredible community support keeps us going.”

Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for Family and Community Develop-ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants all children to grow up in safe com-munities with access to plenty of wholesome food. After working for nearly two decades with some of South Alabama’s most vulnerable families, Lanier wanted to “provide more than a crutch.” In 2009, she established the nonprofi t CFCD organization, dedicated to healthy living. Within fi ve years, she had assembled a small, but hard-working staff that began building community and school gardens and creating collaborative partnerships. Recently, the group established the Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s fi rst 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 tip of the ice-berg for us. Ul-timately, we’d

like to be a chemical-free community through advocating for reduction and elimination of pesticide and chemical use in schools, hospitals, households and local parks and ball fi elds.” Lanier aims to help improve on Al-

abama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fear-ing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on hav-ing a school garden in every school, and we want to see area hospitals establish organic food gardens

that support efforts to make people healthier without the use of heavy medications.” Lanier further explains: “We see our victory as reducing hunger and increas-ing health and wellness, environmental sustainability and repair, commu-nity development and beautifi cation, 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 or-ganic fl owers and vegetables for farm-ers’ 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 home-stead, 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 el-egant 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

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kidney beans and eda-mame 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 cooperation with their neighbors instead of in competition. The result has been a ground-swell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and eco-nomic 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 fi shing for wild salmon with her father during one sum-mer 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 fi sheries. During that time, Mos-ness became a passionate advocate for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems. “Like farm families on land, fi shing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political forces may be even more damaging to our liveli-

hoods and wild fi sh.” For example, “We are replicating some of the worst practices of factory farming on land in our marine environ-ment with diseases, parasites and volu-minous amounts of pollution fl ushing into our coastal waters,” explains Mos-ness. She’s also concerned about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engi-neered (GMO) fi sh without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO label-ing so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO ([email protected]). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch.org/common-resources/fi sh/fi sh-farming

Lakeview Organic Grain and Greenmarket’s Regional Grains Project: LakeviewOrganicGrain.com and GrowNYC.org/grains-main

Prairie Horizons Farm: LocalFoods.umn.edu/prairiehorizons

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To keep our dog’s skin and coat healthy, supplements may fi rst come to mind, especially oils and powders.

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ChiaChia seeds contain more healthy omega-3 fats and fi ber than fl ax or other grain seeds and are a good source of protein and antioxidants, notes Patrick Skerrett, executive editor of Harvard Health Publi-

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EggsEggs are nutritional powerhouses contain-ing the most bioavailable protein for dogs. Eggs have vitamin A, which promotes cell turnover. Their zinc further supports pro-

naturalpet tein synthesis and cell division, necessary for wound healing, the formation of con-nective tissue and skin health, according to the National Institutes of Health Offi ce of Dietary Supplements. Egg yolks provide a valuable source of biotin, effective in treating dry skin, seborrhea and itching associated with skin allergies, reports PetEducation.com, a website of veterinar-ians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith, owners of Foster and Smith, Inc. Avoid raw eggs, as they contain avidin, which interferes with the metabolism of biotin, fats, glucose and amino acids, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

AlmondsAlmonds contain the entire vitamin E family of tocopherols and tocotri-enols. “Defi ciency of vitamin E has been implicated in the development of certain dermatological disorders in dogs,” counsels Lee Russell McDowell, Ph.D., in Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition. Almonds are also an excellent source of B vitamins, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc and biofl avonoids, with a trace of omega-3. While safe in small quantities for larger dogs, whole almonds are not easily digested and can upset the stomach and create intestinal distress.

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CoconutRenowned herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy pioneered the use of coconut in natural diets for companion animals. Raw coconut contains medium-chain, saturated fats that transform into energy and can decrease bacterial growth, irritation and infl ammation, ac-cording to naturopathic physician Bruce Fife, a certifi ed nutritionist, doctor of naturopathy and author of The Coconut Oil Miracle.

CarobCarob, the fruit of the Ceratonia siliqua tree, is rich in natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Free of the stimulants caffeine and theobromine found in chocolate, it’s safe for dogs and its vitamin E supports skin health. Recent research published in the Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal shows that carob also has natural antibacterial properties.

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Wild SalmonCooked wild salmon is ripe with omega-3 fatty acids, which along with benefi ting the skin and coat, appear to boost the immune system, and may as-sist dogs with allergies, according to the article “10 ‘People’ Foods for Dogs,” by Elizabeth Pask and Laura Scott.

CranberriesCranberries contain a variety of bioactive components, including proanthocyani-dins and anthocyanin antioxidants, plus the phytochemical ellagic acid. “Animal experiments show that supplementation with anthocyanins effectively prevents infl ammation and subsequent blood ves-sel damage,” explains Northern California Registered Dietitian Marilyn Sterling, who also points to myriad studies of the antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins. According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, ellagic acid can prevent skin cancers. The 16th-century herbalist Henry Lyte documented their use in treat-ing skin wounds and eczema.

Sweet PotatoesSweet potatoes can be considered a skin superfood, because they hold a high level of betacarotene (a precursor form of vitamin A) and are a good source of vitamin E. Their vitamin C content, which increases with cooking, facilitates collagen production, contributes to photoprotec-tion, decreases photodamage and supports wound healing, according to a report by Alexander J. Michels, Ph.D., of the Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute.

Suzi Beber is the founder of The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund via Can-ada’s University of Guelph Veterinary College and Teaching Hospital Pet Trust. She also contributes to Animal Wellness magazine, from which this article was adapted and used with permission.

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Chia Coconut Crunch1½ cups rolled oats1 tsp baking powder½ cup coconut fl our1½ Tbsp chia seeds¼ cup coconut oil1 cup almond butter2 whole eggs1 tsp pure vanilla¼ cup carob chips Preheat oven to 350 F. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.Combine all ingredients except carob chips. After ingredients are well incorpo-rated, add carob chips. Form small balls of dough with hands, place on cookie sheet and lightly fl atten each ball with the back of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or bag.

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Raw Liver Paté½ lb liver (chicken or bison)2 eggs1 tsp sea salt or kelp1 Tbsp olive oil Whirl all ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use as a topper for regular meals.

Cooked Liver PatéSame ingredients as liver paté. Hard boil the eggs and set aside. Lightly sauté liver in a pan with the olive oil, sea salt and kelp. Cook until pink is gone. Cool and then combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve and store as indicated above.

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it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping bags dry and got to play in the mud.” Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born. We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His manda-tory equipment includes good walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adher-ing to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick fl owers or touch animals is non-negotiable. Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beau-fort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively. “We like to do observational scavenger hunts—fi nd the fl ower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills, boosts creativity and improves physi-

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Leave No TraceKnow the rules beforehand and be ready for inclement weather.

Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Use existing trails.

Dispose of waste properly.

Leave plants undisturbed.

Minimize campfi re impacts.

Use a lightweight stove instead of a fi re.

Respect wildlife. Do not follow, feed or approach animals.

Keep dogs tethered so they can’t chase or harm wildlife.

Be courteous to other visitors (no loud music). Happily share the trail and experiences.

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FRIDAY, JULY 4Independence Day at National D-Day Memorial – 10am-5pm. Tours will be offered throughout the day. Evening fi reworks can be viewed from Centertown Bedford or Liberty Lake Park. Regular fees apply. National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bed-ford. 540-586-3329. DDay.org.

Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks – 3-11pm. A family-oriented holiday tradition featuring food vendors, live music, rides for the kids and displays of fi re, rescue and military equipment. Fireworks launch at 10pm. Free. $10 parking fee applies. Parkway Ma-rina, 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy, Huddleston. 540-297-4412.

Music for Americans – 8pm. Park opens at 5pm; fi reworks after dark. Rivers Edge Sports Complex, 302 Wiley Dr, Roanoke. 540-345-4030.

Vinton Fourth of July Celebration – 6-10pm. Children’s entertainment including infl atables, stilt walker, balloon animals and juggling. A variety of festival foods will be available. Fireworks at 9:30pm. Vinton War Memorial, 814 Washington Ave, Vinton. 540-983-0613. VintonVa.gov.

Community HU Song and Eckankar Book Discus-sion – 7pm. Community HU song followed at 7:30pm with an introductory Eckankar book discussion on Eckankar, Key to Secret Worlds by Paul Twitchell. Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke. Harmony Wave Wellness Center, 3201 Hill St, Lynchburg. 540-353-5365. [email protected]. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 5Moneta Fire Worx Fest – 6-10pm. Independence celebration with live music by The Worx, food, adult beverage garden, kids’ activities and fire-works. Proceeds benefit the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department. $5/person; free/children under 10. Downtown Moneta, 1123 S Old Moneta Rd, Moneta. 540-297-7281.

TUESDAY, JULY 8Spiritual Experiences Discussion in Blacksburg – 7-8pm. Open discussion of past-life memory, in-sightful dreams, déjà vu, inner guidance, soul travel and more. Free spiritual experiences guidebook with audio CD provided. Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke. Blacksburg Public Library, 200 Miller St, Blacksburg. 540-353-5365. [email protected]. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 12New River Valley Garden Tour – 9am-5pm. Self-guided tour hosting seven gardens in the Blacksburg area. Tickets on sale at local libraries. $12/person in advance; $15/person day of the tour. Lynn Brammer, 70 Marty Cir, Christiansburg. 540-381-4846 (home); 540-449-6621 (cell). mfrlFriends.org/GardenTour.html. Facebook.com/NewRiverValleyGardenTour. [email protected].

10th Annual Horse and Hound Wine Festival – 11am-6pm. Parade of horses, lure coursing, muskrat races, Kiddie Korral and daredevil dogs and divas. Online ticket prices: $15/person for tasters; $12/person general admission; $3/children and dogs. Gate prices: $20/person for tasters; $15/person general admission; $5/children under 12; $5/dog. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford. 540-586-3707. Peak-sOfOtterWinery.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16Into the Light: The Near-Death Experience Work-shop – 9am-5:30pm. Discover what it’s like to have a near-death experience by safely and easily visiting non-physical realms using Hemi-Sync technology. Pre-registration is required. $85/person. KeyQuest, 536 Wild Cherry Rd NE, Pilot. 540-651-2727. Key-Quest.US.com.

Living Well Monthly Series: When Bad Things Happen to Good People – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn what trauma is and how it affects you as well as

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2Monroe Institute Excursion Workshop – 9am-6pm. Continues on Sunday, 9am-5:30pm. Easily access expanded states of consciousness using Hemi-Sync technology to realize more of your untapped potential. Pre-registration is required. $190/person. KeyQuest, 536 Wild Cherry Rd NE, Pilot. 540-651-2727. KeyQuest.US.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Group – 6pm. Continues for eight weeks. $99. Pre-registration is required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6Exploring Essential Oils: A Tool for Deeper Perception in Nature – 9am-5pm. Through Sat-urday, August 9. Four-day workshop presented by Yesha Karmeli. Experience the world in a differ-ent way than our daily life consciousness. $395/person; $345 each for couples. Special discounts available. Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, 445 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd. 540-745-2153. Spike-nardFarm.org. [email protected].

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9Health Focus of Southwest Virginia’s 40th Annual Salem Distance Run – 8am. 5K and 10K race and 3 mile walk; the walk is in rec-ognition of the Oral Health Cancer Foundation. Sponsored by Health Focus of Southwest Vir-ginia. Longwood Park, Salem. 540-444-2925. HealthFocusSWVA.org.

Festival of Healing – 9am. Come experience the variety of healing modalities available. Unity of the Seven Hills is a friendly, welcoming congrega-tion that embraces many forms of healing. Unity of the Seven Hills, 3522 Campbell Ave, Lynch-burg. 434-845-5832. UnityInTheSevenHills.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10Family Constellation Training – 9am-6pm. Learn unique techniques for revealing the hidden dynamics in a family so they can be worked with and healed. Instructor: Yesha Karmeli. $125/person; $200 each for two family members or couples. Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctu-ary, 445 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd. 540-745-2153. SpikenardFarm.org. [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Eating for Energy – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about often overlooked reasons for fatigue and how to reclaim your energy using functional nutri-tion. Handouts included. RSVP only. $5/person until August 15; $10/person after August 15. Sponsored by Holistic Nutrition Source. Lucie Monroe’s restaurant conference room, 1600 Roa-noke St, Christiansburg. 540-454-8191. [email protected].

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THURSDAY, JULY 17 Heritage Chicken Shindig Extravaganza Dinner – 6pm. An event in our Meet the Farmers series, the Chicken Shindig will feature our chicken farmers Anna and Brent Wills, who will be on hand to talk about raising heritage chickens on their Bramble Hollow Farm in Montvale. Local Roots Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-206-2610. LocalRootsRestaurant.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 19Eckankar Book Discussion (Floyd) – 11:30am-12:30pm. Eckankar book discussion on Stranger by the River by Paul Twitchell. Sponsored by Eckankar Center, Roanoke. Floyd Library, 321 W Main St, Floyd. 540-353-5365. [email protected]. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

MONDAY, JULY 21American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Program Talk – 6pm. Learn about the different smoking cessation program options avail-able to you. Free. Eight-session Freedom From Smoking group begins August 4 at 6pm. $99. Pre-registration is required for both events. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 22Spiritual Experience Discussion in Roanoke – 7-8pm. Open discussion of past-life memory, in-sightful dreams, déjà vu, inner guidance, soul travel and more. Free spiritual experiences guidebook with audio CD provided. Eckankar Center, 1420 3rd St, Roanoke (fi rst fl oor, back far right offi ce). 540-353-5365. [email protected]. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 26Exploring Essential Oils for Healthy Body and Weight – 3-4:30pm. Informative workshop review-ing the individual benefi ts and properties of essential oils, including their use in supporting a healthy body and weight. Free. Centers of Light and Love, 2231 Westover Ave, Roanoke. 540-588-0788. Alexan-driaPederson.com. [email protected].

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sundayUnity of Roanoke – 9 and 11am services. All welcome. 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200. Offi [email protected]. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.Unity in the Seven Hills – 10-11am. Sunday service. Free. 3522 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg. 434-845-5832. [email protected]. UnityInTheSevenHills.org.Community HU Song – 10-10:30am. Second Sunday of each month. Singing HU has helped people of many differ-ent faiths open their hearts more fully to the uplifting pres-ence of God. Eckankar Center, 1420 3rd Street, Roanoke (fi rst fl oor, back far right offi ce). 540-353-5365. [email protected]. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org. Valley Community Church – 11am worship service. Practical solutions based on the teachings of Jesus. Servic-es include varied musical programs; refreshments served afterward. All welcome. Nursery available. 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-noon. Second Sunday of each month. During each service we explore a spiritual topic and practice simple spiritual exercises to help gain personal experience with the light and sound of God. All welcome. Eckankar Center, 1420 3rd St, Roanoke (fi rst fl oor, back far right offi ce). 540-353-5365. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org. Peace Readers Book Group – 2pm. Last Sunday of every month. Book group focuses on titles that help to create a culture of peace. For more information, check the calendar on our website. All are welcome. Free. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent well-stocked studio. No registration

required; drop in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

mondayNurturing Nature Walks for Preschoolers – 10-11am. Learn about the wonders of nature through songs, move-ment and senses with Nature Investigations. For ages 3-5; however, younger and older siblings are welcome to attend. $4/child; free for adults and younger siblings. Greenfi eld Park, Daleville. 269-569-5791. NatureInves-tigations.com. [email protected] Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent well-stocked studio. No registration required; drop in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.Creating Your Joy: Yoga to Manage Your Mood – 7-8:15pm. Join us for a gentle yoga class that emphasizes balancing the nervous system and mood regulation. $12 drop-in or purchase a class card. All are welcome. Inner Wisdom Yoga and Psychotherapy, 1420 3rd Street, Roanoke. 540-798-8478. [email protected] Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. All welcome. Love offering. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200 x10. UnityOfRoa-nokeValley.org.

tuesdayTai Chi – 12-1pm. Low impact focusing on relaxation, balance,and a sense of overall well-being. All ages, all levels. Please call or email before fi rst visit. Barefoot Studios, 16 W Marketplace Bldg, 16 Church Ave, Roa-

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Kid’s Yoga – 4:30-5:15pm. Beginner’s class aimed at being light and engaging for children. Call to pre-register. Ages 4-11. First session/free; $8/one session; $36/six sessions. Life in Balance Counseling and Well-ness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Beginner’s Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Also Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm and Fridays 9:30-10:45am. Increase your strength and fl exibility. No experience necessary. First session free; call to pre-register. $12/one session; $48/6 sessions. Life in Balance Counseling and Well-ness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruc-tion available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke. 540-345-5932. [email protected].

Kripalu Yoga – 6-7pm. Kripalu emphasizes bringing awareness to the physical sensations, emotions and thoughts that arise throughout the practice. Accessible to all levels. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty Str, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

Vinyasa Flow Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Open to all levels. Facilitated by Christina Adams, RYT. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org.

Edgar Cayce Search for God group – 7:30-9:30pm. New members welcome. 413 Dunton Drive, Blacks-burg. 540-552-2873. [email protected].

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wednesdayMindfulness Self-Care for Practitioners – 9-10am. Sec-ond and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hosted by Alan Forrest, LPC, LMFT. Practice mindfulness for 30 minutes and then enjoy an open discussion for 30 minutes. Free-will offering. Pre-registration required. Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd. Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Gentle yoga focusing on integration of body, mind and spirit with instructor Col-leen Carrell. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. All ages, all levels. $10. Barefoot Studios, 16 Church Ave (16 W Marketplace Bldg), Roanoke. 540-761-5635. BarefootStudiosAndGallery.com.Prayer and Meditation – Noon-12:20pm. Add your energy to the peaceful environment of our chapel and be lifted up through the use of positive affi rmations during this sacred time of prayer and focused atten-tion. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-562-2200. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.Music on the Lawn – Noon. Bring lunch and a lawn chair at noon on Wednesdays and enjoy the original music (as well as covers of old favorites) by the following musi-cians: May 7 - Cary Rutledge; May 14 - Joy Truskowski; May 21 - Jane Gabrielle; May 28 - Cliff Beach. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruc-tion available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke. 540-345-5932. [email protected]. Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Low impact focusing on relaxation, balance, and a sense of overall well-being. Please call or email before your fi rst visit. Barefoot Studios, 16 W Marketplace Bldg, 16 Church Ave, Roanoke.

540-632-2323. BarefootStudiosAndGalleries.com. [email protected], Reading and Book Discussion – 6:30pm meditation; 7-8:30pm reading and book discussion. Visit website for current book. Valley Community Church, Divine Science, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. One block off Rt 419, behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com. New River Valley Unity Study Group – 7:30-9pm. Meditation, introspection and discussion. Free. Loca-tion varies. Call for details: Bev 540-763-2410 or Betty 540-639-5739.

thursdayBeginner’s Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Increase your strength and fl exibility. No experience necessary. First session is free; call to pre-register. $12/one session; $48/6 sessions. Life in Balance Counseling and Well-ness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.Hot Yoga – 6-7pm. Best suited to the student with some prior yoga experience, this class incorporates a faster pace, high temperatures and fun music. No registration required; drop-in any time. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty St, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.Laughter Yoga – 6-6:30pm. Held every fi rst and third Thursday of the month. No experience required. Free. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. Laugh4U.org. Mysore Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Deepen your experience of yoga. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org.Roanoke Community Drum Circle – 7pm. Express yourself through rhythm. Free. Grandin Village, Courtyard of Raleigh Court Baptist Church, corner

of Memorial Ave and Grandin Rd, Roanoke. Sponsored by Plowshares, Roanoke. 989-0393. PlowshareVA.org.

fridayVinyasa Flow Class – 9:30-10:45am. Open to all levels. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge Blue School of Mas-sage and Yoga, 2001 S Main St, Ste 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org.

Beginner’s Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Increase your strength and fl exibility. No experience necessary. First session is free; call to pre-register. $12/one session; $48/6 sessions. Life in Bal-ance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 3-4pm. Meets every third Friday of the month in the Woodland Studio at the Village Center at Warm Hearth Village. Members discuss issues that arise from caring for a loved one with dementia. Light refreshments available. Free. Warm Hearth Village, 2603 Warm Hearth Dr, Blacksburg. 540-552-9176. Retire.org.

saturdayZen Meditation Group – 9-10pm. Meditation instruc-tion available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke. 540-345-5932. [email protected]

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Monthly Silent Peace Vigil – Noon. Third Saturday of each month. All welcome. Downtown Roanoke City Market Building, 32 Market St, Roanoke. Sponsored by Plowshares, Roanoke. 989-0393. PlowshareVA.org.

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BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND YOGAColony Park, Ste. 106, 2001 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060540-552-2177BlueRidgeMassage.org

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BODYWORK – REIKI

LUELLA CROCKETTUsui Reiki Practitioner229 Union St., Salem, VA 24153540-397-1355LuellaCrockett.WordPress.comLuellaCrockett@gmail.com

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITYGRANDIN COLAB540-397-4377GrandinCoLab.com

The Grandin CoLab is a hub for ideation, or generation of new ideas. It is designed to connect

innovators and entrepreneurs to resources, education and networking opportunities throughout the Roa-noke and Blacksburg regions. The space is available for memberships, business meetings and events.

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CHURCHESECKANKAR, RELIGION OF THE LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD1420 3rd Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 [email protected]

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NATURE’S EMPORIUM3912 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, VA 24018540-989-8020MyNaturesEmporium.com

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CONCORD VETERINARY SERVICESLori Leonard, BS, DVM, LFHOM8908 Village Hwy., Concord, VA 24538434-993-2403ConcordVetServices.com

Discover methods of support and comfort for your beloved animals. For 20 years we have offered home-opathy and other holistic modalities as well as conventional veterinary care. New patients welcome!

HOLISTIC VETERINARY CONSULTANTSMarjorie M. Lewter, DVM2401 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060540-616-9247HolisticVeterinaryConsultants.com

Professional guidance for clients with many issues including vaccines, nutrition and special health problems. Geriatric care, cancer support and hospice care. Routine medical care for small animals, farm animals and horses. Integrative medicine includ-

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BODYWORK – ENERGY WORKBAREFOOT STUDIOS16 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24011540-589-8231BarefootStudiosAndGallery.com

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REV. KANTA BOSNIAK, CHTLife Coach and Wedding Offi [email protected]

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HOLISTIC NUTRITION SOURCEInfo@HolisticNutritionSource.comHolisticNutritionSource.com540-454-8191

Health coach Taunya Bruton offers custom, bio-individual, whole-health solutions for people and companies. Services include individualized health coaching programs, ALCAT food sensitivity testing, functional blood

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DR. KAREN PERKINS, DDS46 Shelor Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502434-237-6328MercuryFreeDDS.com

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KATHERINE REINHOLTZ, N.D.200 Professional Park Dr. #3, Blacksburg, VA [email protected]

Conventional allopathic medical care is blended with the wisdom of holistic medicine to give you the best possible health care. Specializing in holistic approaches to chronic health

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FOOD – NATURAL, ORGANIC AND VEGAN

ROANOKE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP1319 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 240151 Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011540-343-5652RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop

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THE WELL1764 Patriot Ln., Bedford, VA [email protected]

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LOCAL ROOTS FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015540-206-2610LocalRootsRestaurant.com

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Forest Rest is a natural cemetery where interments are made without burial vaults or common embalm-ing chemicals. Wood tablets or native stones mark the graves. See

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS – PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

NATURE’S SPECIALISTDorothy Harrell, Pharmacist4620 Lee Hwy., Dublin, VA [email protected]

Specializing in naturopathic consultation, natural therapies and hair analysis. Nature’s Spe-cialist also keeps a stock of high-quality vitamins, herbs and nutritionals. Call for an

appointment, or stop by to shop for supplements. See ad, page 20.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS - SPAS AND SALONS

ALL ABOUT YOU SALON1630 Braeburn Dr., Salem, VA 24153540-312-6141

Full-service hair salon. Organic hair coloring and perms that are made with certifi ed organic extracts and natural ingredients that are 100-per-cent ammonia-free. Spa services

include manicures, pedicure, facials and massage. Flexible appointments for busy schedules. See ad, page 25.

REVIVE ORGANIC SALON2305-A Colonial Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015540-816-0986

Organic salon of-fering ladies and men’s haircuts , demine ra l i z ing

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LIFE IN BALANCE COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, Christiansburg, VA 24073540-381-6215 LifeInBalanceCenter.com

The Life in Balance team of therapists offers psychotherapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy, massage therapy, Reiki, yoga classes, creative movement and relaxation classes, meditation,

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LIFE COACHINGALEXANDRIA PEDERSON, CERTIFIED LIFE MASTERY COACHMail: P.O. Box 4211, Roanoke, VA 24015540-588-0788CelebrationOfLight@gmail.comAlexandriaPederson.com

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MUSICEARTH MAMA®/ ROUSE HOUSE MUSICP.O. Box 450Independence, VA 24348276-773-8529EarthMama.org

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OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ECOTOURISM

IT’S ALL NEARBY540-999-8133ItsAllNearby.com

It’s All Nearby is a resource guide to entertainment, sales and specials at Smith Moun-

tain Lake and surrounding areas. The comprehen-sive calendar, both in print and online, provides information on events at SML.

VIRGINIA GREEN804-986-9119VirginiaGreenTravel.org

Virginia Green is Virginia’s program to encourage green practices throughout the state’s tourism industry. Member des-tinations and events include recycling, waste reduction,

energy and water conservation and consumer education. The program is a partnership between Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality and Virginia Tourism. See ad, page 15.

PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

KEYQUEST, LLC.Ellen Jones-Walker540-651-2727KeyQuest.us.com

Highly experiential small-group workshops using powerful Hemi-Sync® audio guidance technology for self-discovery and personal transformation: Monroe Institute consciousness exploration workshops, calming

mind and body, awakening to inner states, slow-ing the aging process, healing yourself, improv-ing sleep, and more.

RECYCLINGBOOKBAG [email protected]

Roanoke-based 501c3 char-ity keeps two TONS of used school supplies out of the landfill every year. Since 1990 the group has traveled each summer to Belize to

deliver supplies to three schools. Email, call or visit the website for more information about mak-ing donations.

CLEAN VALLEY COUNCILJefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Ste. 319, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-345-5523CleanValley.org

A nonprofit organization serving the Roanoke Val-ley for more than 30 years. Providing educational programming and citizen

participation events to spread the word about litter prevention, recycling, waste-stream reduction, storm-water pollution prevention and protecting our natural resources. The go-to resource for local recycling information.

RETAIL - NONPROFITGOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS2502 Melrose Ave., Ste. A, Roanoke, VA 24017540-581-0620GoodwillValleys.com

We put your donations to work by dedicating 90 percent of our resources to providing services to the community. Donations

entrusted to us are used to help people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to employment and achieve a level of independence in life. See ad, page 25.

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES

RIDE [email protected] RideSolutions.org

Ride Solutions connects you to your transportation options with free regional carpool matching, bike commute sup-port, transit assistance and

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WATER CONSERVATTION AND FILTRATION - ALKALINE WATER

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