LIVING Naturally
Growing up there was nothing I loved more than eating food straight out of our tiny backyard garden. My parents grew everything: string beans, corn, peppers and potatoes. Sadly, I did not inherit my mother’s green thumb, so as an adult I assumed I would have to go without that summer fresh taste on my plate.
Then one Saturday, I was exploring downtown Roanoke and stumbled upon the City Market. It was bursting with produce, handcrafted gifts, and live music. I spent the rest of the morning picking out fresh, locally grown vegetables. I also bought some soap and jewelry (and splurged on some kettle corn!)
Living in the city or being cursed with a brown thumb doesn’t mean you’re stuck with chain grocery store produce. There are over twelve Farmer’s Markets in the Roanoke and New River Valleys alone, where you can buy a wide variety of local and organic food.
This debut issue of Living Naturally not only gives you all the details to find the closest market, but also includes great recipe ideas to kick off the fall season!
Tracy Fisher, Creative Director
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Blue Ridge Heritage Alive and Kicking … and Singing …and Barking
“Which way first?” That’s the question visitors ask at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, one of Virginia’s longest-running heritage celebrations. The coon hounds are calling from one direction. The jumping mules are braying in that direction. The banjos are ringing over there, and the tantalizing smell of fried apple pies is teasing everywhere through the air.
Now in its 42nd year, Ferrum College’s Blue Ridge Folklife Festival (October 24th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) puts festival-goers of all ages face-to-face with people who carry on the “real roots” traditions of central and western Virginia—craftspeople, musicians, cooks, tale tellers, antique tractor and engine buffs, custom car builders and hot rodders, draft horse teamsters,
dog handlers, moonshiners, slingshot masters, and many more. Among this year’s highlights are:
• Amazing Grace, the “Movie Star” mule—She acts, she paints, she high jumps, she dunks basketballs, and she’s always a contender in the coon mule jumping contest.
• “The Life & Times of Carter Stanley”—A one-man show exploring the life a Virginia bluegrass icon who passed long before his prime.
• Three music stages—21 hours of string band tunes, bluegrass, gospel singing, blues, and traditional country music.
• Working animal contests and demos— Sheep herding, coon dog water races, coon dog treeing contests, mule jumping contests, horse pulling contests, and horse log skidding contests.
• Moonshine still and tales—The cats and mice together on stage swapping tales from the heyday of Blue Ridge “spirits.”
• Wheat threshing and rock crushing demos—Vintage machinery doing the big jobs.
A full day of family entertainment priced for the family, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival is like no other event in Virginia. Parking is free. Find more info at blueridgefolklifefestival.org or call 540-365-4412.
Roll out your mat and tug on your sweatband--it’s National Yoga Month. Yoga, an activity that has existed for 5,000 years, has long been praised for its many health benefits. Here are some reasons why you should make like a tree and pose:
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• Yoga targets many components of physical fitness, including strength, flexibility and endurance. A series of yoga poses, one type of which is called a Sun Salutation, can be performed in place of or in addition to a workout.
• It’s easy to learn and practice yoga. All you need is a computer and a soft, flat surface on which to do the stretches. You can find online pose guides on websites such as yoga.com and yogajournal.com. Beginners should start with simple stretches such as the Downward Dog, the Cobra, and the Child Pose.
• Yoga is a de-stressing activity. According to the American Yoga Association, yoga relieves tension from muscles and sends fresh oxygen circulating throughout the body. This results in a general feeling of relaxed happiness.
A Tribute to Dr. Wayne Dryer
by Angela McGoldrick, LPC. Executive Director of Life in Balance
I was a 16 year old high school dropout, a teen mom of a two year old, living on my own in poverty and feeling broken and hopeless when I came upon a small little shop that was offering tea leaf readings for $5. Immediately, I felt compelled to go inside and I didn’t know why. I had never really believed in fortune tellers and I didn’t have much money, but I was at the end of my rope. I was desperately searching for some kind of meaning and hope. Intuitively, I reached into my purse scraped together the change at the bottom and came up with enough to go inside in hopes of learning the fate of my future. I never dreamed that going inside this little shop and meeting this beautiful and very wise woman was going to be the impetus that would change the direction of my whole life.
She began my reading and instantly I felt intrigued by the hope and brightness she said she saw in me. She gave me so much encouragement and at the end of the session she told me I had to read a book that she hoped would help me. It was then that she introduced me to Dr. Wayne Dyer through his book “Your Erroneous Zones”. I went home and read the whole book over the next two days hanging onto every word. It was instantly a paradigm shift for me that would change the course of my life. The wisdom in his words helped me shift my negative dysfunctional thinking of limits and lack to knowing there are endless possibilities which are determined by the content of our thoughts. “Change your thoughts and you can change your life”.
From the moment I finished the book I began making changes in my life. I was so inspired and motivated by Dr. Wayne Dyer’s own story of growing up in poverty in orphanages and foster care. His alcoholic father left his mother with three small children which she
alone was unable to care for. He was labeled a “scurvy elephant” in elementary school by his teacher. When his foster mom went to the school to find out why his teacher would label him this way, she learned that she had not called him a “scurvy elephant”, rather a “disturbing element” in her classroom because he challenged the rules and could be disruptive. He went on to say that it was the “scurvy elephants” of the world that often made the most difference. After reading this book, I was determined to overcome poverty and shift my life in a direction that would empower me to design a life that I created. I began to shift my negative thinking by using positive selftalk and encouraging myself to be detached as Wayne would say “from the good opinion of other people”. I began to live my life more from an internal locus of control and trusting my intuitive wisdom that I could do whatever I wanted if I had a plan, put forth the effort, and believed in myself.
Wayne Dyer touched the lives of millions of people. He made a huge impact on the world of self-help, motivational speaking, and inspiration like no other. Although his passing on August 30th brought much sadness, he left behind a wealth of wisdom for us to all cherish. The following are ten of my favorite quotes by Wayne:
“You don’t need their approval. It’s impossible to go through life without incurring a great deal of disapproval. Even in a presidential election nearly half the people vote for the other person. The need for approval must go… if you are going to gain personal fulfillment.”
“You can either be kind or be right… choose kindness.”
“How people treat you is their karma.
How you react is yours.”
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.”
“Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul. You are spiritual person having a human experience.”
“Self-worth comes from one thing… thinking that you are worthy.”
“Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they chose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you.”
“Freedom means you are unobstructed in living your life as you choose. Anything less is a form of slavery.”
Three days before he passed away he wrote on Facebook “I have a suit in my closet with the pockets cut out. It’s a reminder to me that I won’t be taking anything with me. The last thing I wear won’t need any pockets. We are not our bodies, our possessions, or our careers. Who we are is Divine Love and that is infinite.”
There are some people who come into the world who shine a light so bright that even in death it cannot be extinguished. Dr. Wayne Dyer is such a person.
For the last 31 years he has been a constant companion to me through his books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, and conferences. I had the honor to meet him on several occasions and I will miss him deeply.
Charity of the month
Article by Tracy Fisher
Goodwill is a leading charitable social enterprise that generates opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong families and vibrant communities. They offer job placement and training, and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities, people who lack education or job experience, and others who face challenges to finding employment.
In 1902, the Rev. Edgar J. Helms founded Goodwill in the south end of Boston. Helms, a Methodist minister, early social innovator and entrepreneur, collected used household goods and clothing in wealthier areas of the city, then hired and trained people who were poor to mend and repair the
Animal Rescue: bringing nature into balance Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
One of the measures of the sophistication of any community is its awareness of the importance of nature, and the reciprocal influence of human habitation.
In earlier times [the late 19th Century], people felt little need to conserve what appeared to be a never-ending bounty of birds, animals, and natural resources. But what promised to be eternal proved all too expendable as forests became pastures, and forests became lawns; as the dreams and the requirements of human kind began to run afoul of the necessities of the environment; as communities grew, nature dwindled.
Thus, to accommodate the new-comers, nature had to give up land to be paved, forests to be hewn, water tables to be altered, and the like. Trees, grounds, and brush which had provided sanctuary for years beyond measure were converted that man’s hopes might be realized. The uninterrupted
goods. The items were then resold or were given to the people who repaired them. The system worked, and the Goodwill philosophy of “not charity but a chance” was born. From these humble beginnings, Goodwill has witnessed the power of work in people’s lives for 113 years.
Goodwill is an entrepreneurial leader, environmental pioneer and social innovator of the “reduce, reuse, repurpose” practice, and it creates jobs in emerging industries.
Goodwill’s process of selling and reusing used goods creates thousands of jobs and millions in revenue that fund job placement and training programs in communities across the United States and Canada. It’s an environ-
mentally sound process and, at the same time, a sound investment in the economic health of your community.
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has been awarded, by the Region 2000 Workforce Development Board, a contract to provide services to youth, adults, and dislocated workers through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. Goodwill currently operates these programs for individuals in other areas of the commonwealth including Charlottesville, as well as the Shenandoah and New River Valleys. Also, Goodwill will act as the Center operator for Workforce Centers in the region.
dominion of nature has been gradually, relentlessly eroded, forcing animals into adaptations not always beneficial for them or us. Nature’s ways are not necessarily the ways of humans, but, happily, they need not lie at cross-purposes.
Now, our region has taken yet another step to preserve the cycle of nature: the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, located in Roanoke County, is a 501C3 organization; its sole source of funding is private donations. It is the only permitted wildlife veterinary center in the region. Its mission is to take in, rehabilitate, and release back into their native habitat any animal or bird indigenous to Virginia.
Staffed by trained volunteers, and permitted by the U. S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the center features a staff veterinarian and advanced diagnostics. The Executive Director is Sabrina
Garvin with twenty years of experience in wildlife rehabilitation. Year to date, the center has treated 1,090 birds and mammals.
Additionally, the center offers off-site education to schools, churches and other civic groups.
So what does this mean to our local citizens who have a love of the environment and are sensitive to our valley’s ecological balance? If you find an injured or orphaned animal or bird –or are unsure if rescue is needed - call 540-798-9836, and we will advise you as to your best response to the situation. If you should bring the animal to us, be assured it will receive compassionate, up-to-date care in hopes that it can be released, healthy once again, to take its place in nature’s balance. If you find an injured or orphaned animal or bird, call (540) 798-9836
Pink Himalayan Salt
Article by Dee Reynolds
What has been a medical remedy for over 100 years, tastes great, is a pretty pink color and can be found just down the road from us in Forest, Virginia?
No, it’s not a smoothie or a fancy new pill. It’s pink Himalayan Salt, and the benefits of it will probably surprise you!
A Polish doctor by the name of Felix Boczkowski hypothesized in 1843 that people with people with pulmonary and respiratory problems experienced healing effects while breathing in the air of the salt mines in Wieliczka, Poland. The salt mine there is now the largest “Underground Rehabilitation and Treatment Center” in the world. But, you don’t have to travel to Poland to breathe in the healing effects of the Himalayan Salt, thanks to Debbie Naff the owner and founder of London’s Salt Spa in Forest, Virginia. In November of 2012, after years of researching salt
caves throughout the world, Debbie contracted Royal Krystal Spas to turn a container of the pink Himalayan Salt (shipped from Poland) into what is now Central Virginia’s first Therapeutic Salt Cave.
But what about this salt that makes it so special? The salt itself is filled with over 84 minerals that saturate the air inside of the cave, creating air that is 10 times purer than the air outside. This increase level of oxygen and negative ions help your lung function (which speeds healing and helps your organs work less), leaving you relaxed and feeling energized. Many across the world who suffer from cystic fibrosis, acne, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, rare lung diseases, chronic allergies and asthma, and even shortness of breath are reported to have seen a drastic difference in their lung function and overall health.
Breaking it down to a more scientific level, the pink Himalayan Salt contains trace elements such as cop-
per, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron to name a few! Giving the salt it’s beautiful pink color is the iron content found within the salt, which helps eliminate toxins from the body, helps circulation and helps balance the body’s PH levels. The tiny mineral particles in the Himalayan sea salt are metabolized easily inside your body to help the human cells function correctly.
Have you ever been to the ocean and breathed in the salty air? Did you feel refreshed and relaxed? Well, you’re breathing in the negative ions that promotion relaxation of the body and mind. Natural salt caves are unique because the air inside is naturally purified by the emission of sodium chloride the negative ions that are found in the air near oceans, waterfalls and after a rainstorm. Unfortunately, pollutants in the air can greatly diminish their effectiveness. Because the atmosphere within London’s Salt Spa is enclosed, the air is about 10 times purer than the air outside!
For the women out there who are wanting to look and feel younger; maybe a session in the Salt Cave (which is more affordable than you may think) would do you well, as the salt can help slow down the aging process by stimulating the growth and regeneration of collagen, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and brightening the complexion.
I recently visited London’s Salt Spa, and was immediately impressed by the number of people (young and old) who were waiting their turn for an appointment in the Salt Cave. I got to peek inside, and what I saw was something that I never expected! It was absolutely gorgeous, and the amount of workmanship that went into the Salt Cave was something I would never expect to see in our region on the map! After talking with Debbie, she told me that they have people from all around coming to spend time in “the Cave”, sitting for 45 minutes at a time in a zerogravity chair or relaxing with one of the salt room massages. She said that many of the men and
women who come to sit and breathe in the pink Himalayan salt air are suffering from asthma, coughing and wheezing, chronic bronchitis, exhaustion, dermatological ailments, hypertension, allergies, thyroid conditions, obesity, sleeping problems, anxiety and depression, migraines, arthritis, cystic fibrosis and much more!
London’s Salt Spa also offers a variety of items that you can purchase in their gift shop ranging from Himalayan Salt Lamps, so you can bring the benefits home with you to pink Himalayan Salt Crystals to aid in healing a sore throat, mosquito bite or dry skin. Adding to the gloriousness of this pink salty wonder, is the health benefits that come from eating it! You can use Himalayan sea salt on your foods, giving it a wonderful taste that regular table salt never could! You can even purchase slabs of the Himalayan sea salt to prepare tasty meals on the grill, in the oven or chill for salads or cold appetizers. I can only imagine what a ripe tomato from the garden would taste like when you cut it on one of these salt slabs!
If I haven’t enticed you already to make an appointment to check out London’s Salt Spa and learn firsthand all of the amazing benefits it holds, then head over to their website, www.londonsaltspa.com, for even more information and tips on how the pink salt can be used in your everyday life! You can also find them on Facebook for some great specials, whether you simply want to sit in the salt cave, or book a facial for yourself! You can even treat yourself to a massage, or bring your spouse along for a romantic outing! Whatever the case may be, a visit to London’s Salt Spa is definitely something that you’ll never forget.
Leave your cell phone (and worries) at the door, and treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon that will leave your mind and body feeling recharged, relaxed and ready for the week ahead!
Sleep Apnea Relief
Helps ensure deep, steady breathing throughout the night, improving the efficiency of the lungs and relaxing muscles to address sleep apnea.
Injury Repair
Ankle sprains, bruises, painful elbows and shoulders all need help during repair. Bruise, Strain & Tear Repair clears the bruising and keeps the healing process going for as long as you apply it. Get a complete repair naturally.
Sinus Infection
Sinus Relief offers a nasal spray that is both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial in a convenient spray bottle. Super Neti Juice offers the same antimicrobial power with soothing, subtle peppermint. Powerful tools to combat germs.
Rash Relief
This powerful herbal lotion is designed to relieve the pain and itch of eczema. while correcting the cause and repairing the skin. A healthy and natural approach to correcting skin rash without dangerous drugs.
Go Nuts for AppetizerS
Fall is here and the entertaining season is starting. Instead of focusing on several sides to accompany your entree favorites, consider offering your guests an array of appetizers to complement your main course.
Celebrity chef and Food Network star, Alex Guarnaschelli offers three make-ahead, delicious appetizers that will help make entertaining a breeze. By pairing seasonal produce and herbs with nuts like walnuts and pecans for rich flavor, these appetizers will be the highlight of your meal. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli prefers to use Fisher nuts, as it is the only national brand of recipe nuts entirely without preservatives.
"For a more Italian experience, use authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in this recipe," Guarnaschelli suggests. "It’s more expensive than domestic Parmesan, but it has a wonderfully rich and nutty flavor.”
Walnut stuffed cherry tomato halves
“Who doesn’t love a stuffed cherry tomato?” Guarnaschelli says. “A mixture of cheese, peppery arugula and juicy tomatoes brings out the great richness of the nuts. Stuffed cherry tomatoes are satisfying without being filling, and make a great alternative to breadbased starters. You can assemble these appetizers ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to serve.”
Yield: 12 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
3/4 cup fresh arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup (2 ounces) coarsely chopped Fisher Walnut Halves and Pieces, toasted
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
36 cherry tomatoes
Directions:
Toast the walnuts by placing them in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until the walnuts turn golden - about three to five minutes.
Combine the arugula with the walnuts, cheese, olive oil, vinegar and lemon zest; set aside.
Cut the tops off the tomatoes. Use a small spoon (such as an espresso spoon), the handle of a teaspoon or a melon baller to gently remove the majority of the seeds and pulp, taking care not to pierce the skin. Season the insides lightly with salt. Fill the tomatoes with the walnut and arugula mixture. Serve at room temperature.
Spicy walnut and chickpea hummus
Chipotle brings smoky heat to this appetizer. While hummus is traditionally made with tahini (sesame) paste, this version uses sesame seeds and walnuts to add richness to the mixture and texture when sprinkled on top. Serve this hummus as an individual hors d’oeuvres or as a tasty dip with pita wedges.
Yield: 24 2 tablespoon servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped Fisher Walnuts, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or ground red pepper
1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped, about 3/4 cup
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Directions:
Combine 1/2 cup walnuts and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor, pulse to coarsely chop the walnuts. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, sesame seeds, garlic, paprika, chipotle powder and salt, and process until smooth.
Transfer the spread from the food processor into a medium mixing bowl and stir in bell pepper, parsley and remaining 1/2 cup walnuts. Serve with toasted pita triangles, if desired.
Quickie goat cheese and pecan bites
Another great make-ahead appetizer, these bites are filled with flavor and deliver the perfect combination of crunch and taste. “The freshness of the parsley and lemon zest is the perfect bridge between the goat cheese and pecans,” says Guarnaschelli.
Yield: Makes 24 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound soft goat cheese
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1/2 cup toasted Fisher Pecan Halves, chopped
zest from two lemons
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Directions:
Break up and mix the goat cheese with the black pepper in a medium bowl. Divide into 24 pieces of about 2 teaspoons each and roll into balls.
Combine the pecans, lemon zest and parsley in a medium bowl until well blended. Roll the goat cheese balls in the pecan mixture. Arrange on a serving platter. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Take them out 15 minutes before serving so they soften a little and drizzle with a little olive oil, if desired.
For more recipe inspiration and tips from Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, check out www.fishernuts.com.
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Animals & Pets
Nature’s
Emporium
3912 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018
540-989-8020
MyNaturesEmporium.com
The largest selection of pet gifts, toys, beds and healthy foods and treats for all the special animal members of your family. Natural and holistic pet food, wild bird seed and garden supplies also available.
Concord Veterinary Services
8908 Village Hwy, Concord, VA 24538 434-993-2403
ConcordVetServices.com
Discover methods of support and comfort for your beloved animals. For 20 years we have offered homeopathy and other holistic modalities as well as conventional veterinary care. New patients welcome!
Holistic Veterinary Consultants
2401 S. Main St. Blacksburg, VA, 24060 540-616-9247
HolisticVeterinaryConsultants.com
Professional guidance for clients with many issues including vaccines, nutrition and special health problems. Geriatric care, routine medical care for small animals, farm animals and horses. Integrative medicine including acupuncture, botanical medicines, chiropractic and homeopathy. Discover the power of holistic medicine.
Churches
Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God
1420 3rd Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
540-353-5365
eck-virginia.org
Are you looking for the personal experience of God, every day? Each of us is connected to God through Divine Spirit (ECK), which can be heard as Sound and seen as Light. Connect with a spiritual community of people who share your desire for truth.
Roanoke Metaphysical Chapel
1488 Peters Creek Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
540-562-5122
RoanokeMeta.org
We are a metaphysical church with spiritualist roots. We offer classes, workshops and speakers throughout the year, and we teach and practice positive spirituality. Sunday services: adult study, 9:30 AM; spiritual healing, 10 AM; worship service, 11 AM. Weekly classes and weddings. All welcome!
Valley Community Church, Divine Science
5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke, VA 24018
540-774-5512
VCCDS.com
Teaching practical, spiritual laws based on and found in the example and teachings of Jesus, as well as the Bible and other great wisdom literature. Through Divine Science teachings you can lead a life of joyful inner and outer satisfaction and serenity.
Unity of Roanoke Valley
3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke, VA 25019 540-562-2200
UnityOfRoanokeValley.org
Our Sunday Services are held at 9 and 11 am, Meditation on Wednesday at noon in the prayer chapel. We have a variety of wonderful events, walk the labrynth, wedding & receptions. Listen to a recent service online at UnityOfRoanokeValley. org
Education
Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga
Colony Park, Ste. 106, 2001 S. Main St. Blacksburg, VA, 24060 540-552-2177
BlueRidgeMassage.org
Prepare for a meaningful, well-paid, flexible career in the growing profession of massage therapy. Gain excellent, varied bodywork skills and knowledge from experienced, caring instructors. Visit our website to learn about more programs, open house events and workshops or complete an online application.
Energy
J & J Weatherization
434-847-5487
JJweatherization.com
With 30 years of experience in home energy performance, J&J Weatherization is a full-service company specializing in insulation, home energy conservation and efficiency.
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Food
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op
1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke, VA, 24011 540-343-5652
RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop
Virginia’s largest, cooperatively owned natural-foods grocery store. Nutritious food choices and earth-friendly products. We support sustainable, environmental practices, local organic farmers, local businesses and our community.
The Well
1764 Patriot Ln., Bedford, VA 24523 540-587-9000
WellOfCourse.net
The destination for natural health when looking for science-based information, superior products, herbal tinctures, supplements, natural foods, bulk foods, spices and teas. The Well has all this and more. Your beneift is our business.
Fitness
Blu Skye Hoops
252-489-7451
BluSkyeHoops.com
At Blu Skye Hoops we are passionate about making life fun through the art of hoop dance. Invoking a fun, creative way for self-expression, combined with classes and custom hoops, we aim to ignite the passion and light that we hold inside.
Prana Yoga Roanoke
511 So. Jefferson St Roanoke VA 24014 540-397-YOGA
PranaYogaRoanoke.com
Prana Yoga offers classes for all ages, abilities and experiences. Move your body, develop healthy exercise habits, or just have a relaxing time!
River Rock Climbing
806 Wasena Ave, Roanoke, VA 24015 540-685-2360
RiverRockClimbing.com
River Rock Climbing provides indoor rock climbing lessons for a wide range of skill levels. We also have summer camps for children, yoga and fitness lessons and Parents night out programs
Funeral Services
Forest Rest at Mountain View
5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill VA 24065
540-334-5398
EvergreenMemorialTrust.com
Forest Rest is a natural cemetery where interments are made without burial vaults or common embalming chemicals. Wood tablets or native stones mark the graves.
Health
Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center
125 Akers Farm Road, Suite D, Christiansburg 540-381-6215
LifeInBalanceCenter.com
The Life in Balance team of therapists offers psychotherapy for adults, children, couples and families, as well as massage therapy, Reiki, yoga classes, relaxation and meditation classes and health and wellness workshops.
Dr. Karen Perkins, DDS
46 Shelor Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-237-6328
MercuryFreeDDS.com
Providing the highest quality of dental care in mercury-free environment, using safe and biocompatible dental materials. We practice safe removal of old mercury/ silver (amalgam) fillings with the safe mercury/silver filling removal protocol outlines by the International Academy of Oral Medicine, IAOMT.
Alexandria Pederson, Holistic Practitioner
Centers of Light and Love 1420 3rd St SW, Roanoke , VA 24016 540-588-0788
AlexandriaPederson.com
Alexandria will inspire you and support you in discovering your talents and gifts… already within yourself. And then assist you in living your life in a new way… renewed and revitalized as you continue on your path. She encourages you to work though limitations and live the life of your dreams!
Nature’s Specialist
4620 Lee Hwy., Dublin, VA 24084 540-674-0914
NatPharm.dottie@gmail.com
Specializing in naturopathic consultation, natural therapies and hair analysis. Nature’s Specialist also keeps a stock of high quality vitamins, herbs and nutritionals. Call for an appointment or stop by to shop for supplements.
Home
H2O At Home
Jean Cox, Foundig Director 360-271-9525
MyH2OatHome.com/Jean
Now you can care for your home with our innovative smart tools and just water or certified natural and organic products. Your home will be sparkling with no harsh chemical residues or fumes!
Music
Earth Mama
Rouse House Music
P.O. Box 450, Independence, VA 24348 276-773-8529
EarthMama.org
Joyce “Earth Mama” Rouse presents high-content, high-entertainment musical motivational programs for sustainable future to diverse audiences, inspiring actions for healthy living and a healthy planet. Concerts, workshops, keynotes, classes and FUN. Helping Heal the Planet One Song at a Time!®
Outdoor Recreation
It’s All Nearby
540-999-8133
ItsAllNearby.com
It’s All Nearby is a resource guide to entertainment, sales and specials at Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding areas. The comprehensive calendar, both in print and online, provides information on events at SML.
Virginia Green
804-986-9119
VirginiaGreenTravel.org
Virginia Green is Virginia’s program to encourage green practices throughout the state’s tourism industry. Member destinations 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.
Recycling
Clean Valley Council
Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Ste. 319, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-345-5523
CleanValley.org
A nonprofit organization serving the Roanoke Valley for more than 30 years. Providing educational programming and citizen participation events to spead the word about liter prevention, recylcing, waste-stream reduction, storm-water pollution prevention and protecting our natural resources. The go-to resource for local recycling information.
Restaurants
Local Roots
1314 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA 24015 540-206-2610
LocalRootsRestaurant.com
Roanoke’s First true farm-to-table restaurant. Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner, Sunday for brunch and family style supper. Full bar and wood-fire oven. Available for private parties, corporate events, celebrations and catering.
Wildflour Cafe
Towers Mall, 2143 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA 24015 540-344-1514
WildflourAtTowers.com
Wildflour offers a wide variety of delicious foods for many dietary and nutritional needs. We are best-known for our breads and cakes, baked on location.Drop by and ask about our catering services.
Firefly Fare
32 Market Square Roanoke VA, 24015 540-206-2630
FireflyFare.com
Firefly Fare’s goal is to bring us back a little closer to how our great grandparents used to eat, but with a bit of modern sensibility and global influence. That means sourcing locally and sustainably when possible and creating a changing landscape of great tastes. Firefly Fare provides quick access to healthy, tasty food while supporting local farmers.
Spas & Salons
It’s All About You
1630 Braeburn Drive, Salem, VA 24153
540-312-6141
AllAboutUSalem.webs.com
Full-service hair salon. Organic hair coloring and perms that are made with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients that are 100% ammonia-free! Spa services include manicures, pedicures, and facials. Flexible appointments for busy schedules.
Revive Organic Salon
2305-A Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24015
ReviveOrganicSalon.com 540-816-0986
Organic salon offering ladies and men’s haricuts, demineralizing treatments, organic base coloring, highlights, color correction and hair loss solutions. Revive’s mission is to treat others with respect and dignity while nurturing them in an organic environment.
Transportation Alternatives
Ride
Solutions
866-424-3334
RideSolutions.og
Ride solutions connects you to your transportation options with free regional carpool matching, bike commute support, transit assistance and employer services, all for free.
Water Conservation
Healthy Water For Me
540-230-7459
HealthyWaterForMe.com
Kagen Water is a great way to increase hydration, balance body pH, obtain optimal health, neutralize free radicals, reduce pain and more. Change Your Water...Change Your Life™. Call to begin a free three week alkaline, antioxidant water challenge today.
October & November
Local Events
Ongoing
Jeter Farm Fall Festival
181 Blue Ridge Blvd, Roanoke
Every Friday-Sunday
September 26- November 1
9 AM - 6 PM
$8/person
Layman Farm Festival
1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale
Wednesday, Fridays & Saturdays
September 19- November 14
10 AM - 6 PM
$12/ ages 12 +
$10 ages 2-11
Senior & military discounts available
Haunted maze every Friday & Saturday in October
Sinkland Pumpkin Festival
3020 Riner Road, Christiansburg
Saturdays & Sundays
October 3- November 1
1 PM - 4:30 PM
$10/ Ages 13 +
$5/ Ages 2-12
On a Golden Pond
Mill Mountain Theatre
September 30- October 11
Wednesday - Saturday 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday 2 PM
$20 - $37.50
Floyd Ghost Tours
Floyd Artisan Market, Floyd
Every Friday & Saturday in October
$10 per person
Ages 10 +
Private Tours Available
Yoga on the Roof Center in the Square, Roanoke
7 AM - 8 AM
Every Wednesday
Suggested Donation:
$10/person
Bluegrass Jam
32 Market Square, Roanoke
10 AM - 12 PM
Every Saturday
Free
38th Annual Holly Daze Craft Show
Cave Spring Lions Club, Roanoke
November 5-7
Free to attend
The Stocked Market
Berglund Special Events Center
November 13-15
$10/ In advance
$11/ At the door
Sunday • Oct 4
Virginia Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band Concert
Burruss Auditorium, Blacksburg
3 PM - 4:30 PM
$10/ General Admission
$7/ Student
Tuesday • Oct 6
Harvest Craft Night
Pulaski Train Station, Pulaski
4 PM - 8 PM
Free
Friday • Oct 9
Hokie Village Fan Festival
Thompson Field, Blacksburg 4:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Free to attend
Music on the Hill with Barbara Martin
Unity of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$10
Saturday • Oct 10
Vinton Fall Festival
Downtown Vinton
10 AM - 4 PM
Free
4th Annual Festival of the Dog
Blacksburg Municipal Park
11 AM - 2 PM
Free
Monster Bash Dance Party
Sapphire Ballroom, Christiansburg
7:30 PM - 11 PM
$10/General
$5/Students Apple Harvest
Celebration
Foggy Ridge Cider, Dugspur
11 AM - 5 PM
$10.00/ Person
25th Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival
Rebec Vineyards, Inc.
Amherst
10 AM - 5 PM
$30/ Adults
$10/ Ages 4-12
Children 3 and under are free. No pets allowed.
Sunday • Oct 11
Blacksburg Vintage and Antique Market
Market Square Park, Blacksburg
10 AM - 5 PM
Free
Friday • Oct 16
GO Outside Festival
River’s Edge Sports Complex, Roanoke
October 16-17
Free
Oktoberfest at Mountain Lake
Venue: Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
5 PM - 11 PM
$229 per couple
Forest Rest
October & November
Saturday • Oct 17
Salem Museum Ghost Walk
Salem Museum, Salem
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$6 suggested donation Reservations: (540) 389-6760
Friday • Oct 23
SpookyVille
Green Ridge Recreational Center, Roanoke
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
All ages
Free for members
$5/person or $20/family
Haunted Hike
Greenfield Park, Daleville
7 PM - 10 PM
All ages
$9/adults
$5/students & children
Free/6 & under
Reservations Required www.muddysquirrel.com
Virginia’s Smart Road
Annual Open House
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg
4 PM - 7 PM Free
Work-Life Balance Conference
CrossPointe Conference Center, Christiansburg
8:30 AM - 4 PM
$119/ professional
$99/ student
Saturday • Oct 24
Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
Ferrum College, Ferrum
All day
All ages
$10/adult
$5/children & seniors
The Hippie Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg
7 PM - 10 PM
$35/person
Street Art Festival
Academy Lot & Warehouse Theatre, Lynchburg
6 PM Free
Sunday • Oct 25
Harvest of Gratitude Festival
Plenty! Farm, Floyd
2 PM - 6 PM
Suggested donation:
$10/adult
$5/child
Thursday • Oct 29
Night at the Museum
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Avoca Museum Altavista Free
Friday • Oct 30
The Prohibition Ball
Patrick Henry Ballroom, Roanoke
8 PM - 12 AM
Ages 21+
$70/person tickets available at www.prohibitionroanoke.com
Saturday • Oct 31
Happy Halloween!
PumpkinFest
Salem Farmer’s Market
11 AM - 32 PM
All ages
Free admission
Costumes encouraged!
Zoo Boo!
Mill Mountain Zoo
11 AM - 4 PM
Regular admission applies
All Ages
Costumes welcome!
Sunday • Nov 1
Time Traveler Pi-Mile Race
River’s Edge Sports Complex
1 AM - 3 AM
Ages 10+
$30/person
Registration required (540) 342-5768
Thursday • Nov 5
New River Valley
Symphony Orchestra
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg
7:30 PM - 9 PM
$10/general
$7/student
The Producers
Berglund Performing Arts
7:30 PM
Tickets start at $32
$5/parking
Saturday • Nov 7
Brew-Haha!
Salem Civic Center
2 PM - 8 PM
$10/person
Saturday • Nov 14
Blacksburg Farmer’s
Holiday Market
Market Square Park, Blacksburg 9 AM - 2 PM
Free
Wednesday • Nov 18
Ragtime: The Musical
Berglund Performing Arts
7:30 PM
Tickets start at $32
$5/parking
Tuesday • Nov 24
Mannheim Steamroller
Berglund Performing Arts
7:30 PM
Tickets start at $57
$5/parking
Thursday • Nov 26
Happy Thanksgiving!
Saturday • Nov 28
Holiday Tree Lighting
Chateau Morrisette Winery, Floyd
3:30 PM - 6 PM Free
Saturday • Dec 5
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Pops
Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg 4 PM
$40/general
$10/students & children
Season Childress, MS, Resident Counselor
Dana Lee, MA, Resident Counselor
Annie Chalmers, LCSW
Angela Cardenas, MS, Resident Counselor
Jennifer Ivey, CMT Massage Therapist
Crystal Addison, AAS, Reiki II
Angela McGoldrick, LPC, Executive Director
Dr. Alan Forrest, LPC
Andrew Burns, LPC
Tracy Wills, LPC
Cindy Blevins, LPC Clinical Director
Jenna Reece, LPC
Megan Propps, LPC
Local guide to Farmer’s Markets
Bedford
Washington & Center Street centertownbedford.com
Fridays, 8 AM - 1 PM May through October
Blacksburg
100 Draper Road, Blacksburg blacksburgfarmersmarket.com
Saturdays, 8 AM - 7 PM
Wednesdays, 2 PM - 7 PM April through October
Saturdays, 9 AM - 2 PM
Wednesdays, 2 PM - 6 PM November through December
Botetourt
90 Town Center, Daleville botetourtfarmersmarket.org
Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM May through October
Christiansburg
Hickok Street, Christiansburg www.christiansburg.org
Thursdays, 3 PM - 7 PM May through October
Covington
134 West Main Street, Covington covingtonfarmersmarket.com
Saturdays, 8 AM - 1 PM May Through October
Floyd
203 South Locust Street, Floyd sustainfloyd.org/farmers-market
Saturday, 9 AM - 1 PM Open year round
Grandin Village
1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke leapforlocalfood.org
Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM April through November
Radford
Norwood Lot, E. Main Street Radford radfordfarmers.blogspot.com
Saturdays, 8 AM - 1 PM April through October
Rocky Mount
435 Franklin Street bit.ly/rockymountfarm
Monday through Saturday, 6 AM to 5 PM Open year round
Salem
3 East Main Street, Salem market.salemva.gov
Monday through Saturday 7 AM- 2 PM April through December
Vinton
204 West Lee Ave, Vinton vintonva.gov
Friday and Saturdays
8 AM - 3 PM
West End Market
bit.ly/westendfarm
1210 Patterson Ave, Roanoke
Tuesdays, 3 PM - 6 PM
Open year round
