Living Naturally February/March 2016

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Dee Reynolds Kristin bringewatt Even though I am currently snowed in my house during Roanoke’s annual snowstorm, my mind can’t stop dreaming about spring; not for vacations and lazy days at the park but rather about home improvements and my garden planning.

Our family recently moved from a tiny cramped 2 bedroom apartment into a much larger duplex. For the first time I now can plant my garden in the ground and I couldn’t be more excited. I have Pinterest boards full of ideas. I’ve had my husband measure and remeasure our new yard and sketch out dozen of possibilities for our first true garden together. As with any new residence, we also have home improvement projects planned to help out with our storage.

This issue of Living Naturally is dedicated to those of us who spend our winter days planning out DIY projects to spruce that spare bedroom or re-organize the basement. We also have great resources for those looking to relieve the stress they’ve gathered throughout the winter and as always, a huge calendar of local events.

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Sound Healing Aligning the vibrations of your life

by Mary Ann Walker, CMT

S ound is what creates us, it’s what we

are. Resonance is the basic principle of Sound Healing, that every object is in a state of vibration and therefore creates sound. This means that every part of your body, all the muscles, organs, bones, etc. are vibrating and resonating with their own sounds as well as the sounds the body moves in and through. Your heartbeat creates a sound and vibration, while your blood cells are humming as they go about their appointed purposes. Incredible isn’t it, when you think of it? You are a beautiful song.

So, if all these parts of your body are vibrating at a normal, harmonious frequency, we call this health and happiness. If a part of us is somehow caused to vibrate at a frequency that is not harmonious, we call that disease; as in dis-ease, no longer at ease.

Sound is everywhere, especially in our world today. Every day we’re immersed in the sounds of modern day life, from the traffic, computer, radio, TV, restaurant, grocery store, sports events or downtown on a Friday night. Research has shown that our modern world is the noisiest it’s ever been. With all the noise around us in the world today it’s no surprise we can sometimes feel overwhelmed and out of sync. Think of your car, you hit enough potholes or curbs or ruts in the road, there goes the alignment, and there goes the smooth ride. Same with our vibrational body and this is where a Harmonic Sound

Immersion comes into play.

The use of sound as a healing modality has been around since prehistoric times, when shamans chanted and drummed to heal people. In the ancient mystery schools of Egypt, Greece and India, the use of sound and music for healing was a highly developed, sacred science. They knew that sonic vibration was the fundamental creative force of the universe. In more recent times, Swiss medical doctor Hans Jenny demonstrated how various substances, such as plastics, liquids and sand would take on different shapes depending on the frequencies they were subjected to.

Think of your own life, how many times have you used music to lift your spirits, get you moving while running or exercising, soothe a frazzled mind or body, calm a crying baby or add to a romantic or festive moment. Think of how sound, music and chanting are used in churches all over the world to connect with Spirit. These are all examples of using sound to heal.

Other ways sound is used to heal include Music Imagery, Cymatic Therapy, the Electric Ear, Music Therapy, and more. You can get CDs or MP3s with specifically designed frequencies to improve brain

function or correct an imbalance in your body, mind or spirit. Sound Therapy is known to be an effective tool for a long list of physical and

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psychological ills. Using a variety of sounds and vibrational frequencies (harmonics), the Harmonic Sound Immersion is another way to restore harmony to the emotions, body, mind and spirit.

What happens at a Harmonic Sound Immersion ? Generally you sit in a chair or lie on the floor on a mat, with a small pillow and throw for comfort.

The Sound Immersion practitioner encourages you to set an intention for the session and then uses a variety of musical and vibrational instruments to create an atmosphere allowing access to higher consciousness. As you sit or lie in repose, you are bathed in the sounds of the instruments, immersed in the positive vibrations of the music and the loving intention of the practitioner.

It is suggested you allow yourself to be “taken” by the music to that place where you find peace, comfort and deep, deep relaxation, just as you would do in a meditation.

A Harmonic Sound Immersion with Mary Ann Walker is a combination of small bells, drum, shaker, small tambourine, Tibetan chimes, Tibetan bell, brass bowl, rainstick, toning and of course, her Angel Healing Harps, which are specially tuned to the chakras. Reiki energy, angels and spirit guides are called to join in this incredible experience. It is a gentle, soothing space where you can release stress and feel renewed and refreshed. It can assist in bringing clarity, insight and in some cases, bring about a transformation or significant healing. Harmonics instigate an inner awakening to a higher awareness.

Many participants report a feeling of expansiveness that continues to open their minds and hearts to the finer life experiences long after the session.

Each session is different as Mary Ann is guided by Spirit and the energy of the participants, in the instruments used, length of time and order in which they are played. It is an sacred, magical time you are sure to enjoy.

Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cupcakes Cake: 10 ounces of cake flour 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar 6 tablespoons of butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups of nonfat buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons of white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 2 tablespoons of red food coloring Frosting: 5 tablespoons of butter, softened 4 teaspoons of nonfat buttermilk 8 oz of cream cheese, softened 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°then prepare the

pan. Place 30 paper muffin cup liners in muffin cups; coat with cooking spray.

Combine cake flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk.

Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add flour mixture and 1 1/4 cups nonfat buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Add white vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and food coloring; beat well.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

To prepare frosting, beat 5 tablespoons butter, 4 teaspoons nonfat buttermilk, and cream cheese with a mixer at high speed until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until smooth.

Add 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla; beat well.

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Building a CommunitY Habitat for Humanity brings communities together to advocate for adequate housing.

Article by Rachel Conrad Photos provided by Habitat for Humanity

On December 18, 2015 the Chhetri

family of five received the keys to their new home located on Moorman Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia. The foundation was laid in October, but volunteers started building the home beginning on December 1st. With the help of nine sponsors, Roanoke’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity partnered with WSLS10 to build 2015’s Home for the Holidays.

The Chhetri’s house is the Roanoke chapter of Habitat for Humanity’s 201st house.

How Habitat Began In 1965, Millard and Linda Fuller left Montgomery, Alabama for Koinonia Farm in Americus, Georgia. Here, Fuller and the farm’s founder, Clarence Jordan, a biblical scholar, wanted to find a way to help poverty stricken families find affordable, adequate housing. In 1968, Koinonia laid out forty-two half acre plots, leaving room for a recreational area and a park. Donations came from across the nation and the model for 8 • Feb/Mar 2016 • Living Naturally

Habitat for Humanity was designed.

A few years later, in 1973, the Fullers traveled to Mbandaka, Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, to apply their concept in developing countries. Following this, in 1976, the Fuller’s officially founded Habitat for Humanity with the idea of volunteers building houses for those in need; moreover, they held a meeting to

“It’s awesome to know you played a role in an important moment in their lives.” expand the program internationally, creating Habitat for Humanity International.

presidential involvment Habitat for Humanity was popular among its local affiliations; however, in 1984, President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, lead a work team on their first Habitat for Humanity trip in New York City. The team renovated a six story building which would house nineteen families in need. Every year, there is a week long special event, the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, where the Carters volunteer their time for a week. This event also brings in a lot of international volunteers.

2015’s project was designated for the Chitwan District of Nepal for the first week of November. The event was cancelled, and Habitat for Humanity released a statement announcing the cancellation due to “safety risks for volunteers and staff and shortage of fuel and essential supplies in the country.” Carter became one of Habitat for Humanity’s most prominent supporters which brought national attention to, and therefore igniting

national interest in, the program.

Since 1984, Habitat for Humanity has had a significant increase in national affiliations.

Consequently, Habitat for Humanity’s 200,000th home was constructed in 2005 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and its 300,000th home was constructed in 2008 in Naples, Florida.

In total, Habitat for Humanity has five national Special Events, including the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. National Women Build Week is a weeklong event, leading up to Mother’s Day. During this week, women lead work teams, and it is asked that those who are not participating on a team take at least one day of the week to advocate for adequate housing.

In 1985, The United Nations General Assembly declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. This day is set aside to “recognize the basic right of all humanity to adequate shelter.”

Home Builder’s Blitz is a weeklong project where Habitat for Humanity partners with professional builders to “build, renovate, and repair homes across the US.” 2015’s event helped over 200 families: moreover, 2016’s Home Builder’s Blitz will be held June 6-10. Habitat on the Hill is Habitat for Humanity International’s annual legislative conference. During the conference, adequate housing advocates, Habitat staff members, board members, and volunteers from across the country gather in Washington, D.C. Alongside these nationally recognized events, local affiliates hold their own special events, such as WSLS10 and the Roanoke affiliation’s Home for the Holidays.

Houses are not free Habitat for Humanity is not a “giveaway” program. Furthermore, qualified families not only work alongside the volunteer’s building their house, but they also pay an affordable monthly mortgage. These payments are interest free, and the organization receives no profit.

Roanoke College students working on 2015’s R-House.

Habitat for Humanity receives its funds from the no interest monthly payments, donations, partnerships, and fundraising events. The families who have been provided new housing through Habitat for Humanity pay their monthly mortgage back to the program which is then cycled to fund a new project. To qualify for a housing project, a family must first apply to their local affiliate. A board then looks at the applicants and the decision is based on three criteria: the family’s need level, the family’s willingness to join the program, and the family’s ability to repay the no interest loans.

Habitat for Humanity provides other services than building houses. The

programs A Brush with Kindness and Neighborhood Revitalization sectors provide affordable renovations by repairing and improving older, worn down houses. Also, Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response helps with housing needs following natural disasters. Affiliate locations also house ReStores which not only serves as a donation center, but also sells new and gently used housing accessories, appliances, and hardware at affordable prices. The money made from sales goes to help fund program projects.

the habitat community Jimmy Carter notes that Habitat for Humanity has “successfully removed the stigma of charity by substituting it with a sense of partnership.”

Furthermore, a major way Habitat for Humanity is successful is through its many partnerships. Corporate partners, like Bank of America, Lowes, and The Home Depot, donate monetarily and with building volunteers. Community partners, such as the American Legion, HAP International, and the Clinton Global Initiative help in the same way.

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How You Can Help Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Individuals and groups can volunteer to help out their local Habitat for Humanity chapters with construction, office and store support or education services to eligible families. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

donate Habitat for Humanity accepts cash donations, pledging at least 89 cents to the dollar going directly to help families and the construction of homes.

They also accept building materials, home improvement items and major appliances for their ReStore & construction. Donations and proceeds from your local ReStore are guaranteed to support the local chapters.

Shop If you’re planning your own home improvement projects, shop at the ReStore and receive materials for 35%-75% retail price while all the proceeds from the store goes to help local families.

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partner and receive emails with prayer requests.

There is also the option of private philanthropy partners, like J. Ronald Terwillinger and Reggie Van Lee of World of Hope. Cause Marketing partners help with monetary donations; for example, Sevenly donates $7 for every item purchased from the Habitat for Humanity featured collection.

Media and entertainment partners, like Steve Thomas and CMT One Country, are huge advocates and volunteers.

Event and program partners sponsor special events. Lowes sponsors the National Women Building Week; Duke Energy and The Home Depot sponsor Habitat on the Hill; Dow and Pioneer Natural Resources sponsor the Jimmy and Rosalynn Work Project; and Ames, Delta, Gildan, and MaxLite sponsor the Home Builders Blitz. Throughout each partnership, many people donate their money, time, and skills to help Habitat for Humanity grow and touch more lives.

get involved There are many ways one can get involved with Habitat for Humanity.

Donations are very important to keep the program’s projects funded.

Individuals, corporations, and groups can donate monetarily or with materials such as furniture, building supplies, and home appliances.

Housing projects are heavily supported by and carried out by volunteers.

Volunteers can help with construction or non-construction tasks, join a Special Events Team, become an office assistant, work with the Family Services Committee, or work at the ReStore.

Visit www.habitat-roanoke.org for more information on individual and group volunteering. Aside from project volunteering, one can become an advocate, serve long term (two to six months nationally, or six to twelve months internationally), or establish a partnership. Habitat for Humanity also offers paid positions and internships.

People can stay up to date with Habitat for Humanity and read stories of those who have volunteered or have become homeowners for a behind-thescenes take of the programs projects by checking out their online magazine at www.habitat.org/magazine/home

Locally, 2015 was a very successful year for the Roanoke affiliation.

The Roanoke Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with Roanoke College, called R-House, celebrated its tenth year. Every August, incoming freshman and transfer students help to build a house for a family in need of adequate housing. The house was finished just in time for the holidays and was dedicated on Saturday December 5th, and a Sudanese family of five received the keys to their own house.

“When the family gets the keys, it’s awesome to know you played a role in an important moment in their lives,” said Andrew Dittmar, a Roanoke student who helped build this year’s R-House. 2015 was also the Roanoke affiliation’s tenth anniversary with Thrivent Financial. Jenny Lee, the Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley Development Director, stated that this year the Roanoke affiliation has partnered with the City of Roanoke, TAP, and Renovation Alliance to revitalize the Melrose-Orange Target Area for the next four to five years.

2016 will be just as busy; furthermore, the Roanoke affiliation will be celebrating its 30th anniversary! As they celebrate thirty years of work in the Roanoke Valley, they will expand and build its first home in Botetourt County. As the Roanoke affiliation continues to strive and provide more housing, Habitat for Humanity International also continues to grow and reach more and more families in need.

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healthy you,

Beautiful Hair

by Denise Allen Membreño

Lovely locks are often seen as

evidence of good health. Medical conditions, medications and health can all have an impact on our hair.

Our diets and the products we use, also affect the way hair looks. For many of us our hair is a crown we wear and if that crown is tarnished it can have a detrimental effect on our self-esteem.

Alisa Hall, owner of Revive Organic Salon, has seen how improving someone’s appearance with healthy hair can impact their lives. Through Revive, Hall helps clients regain their luscious locks, naturally. Revive strives to create a stress free relaxing salon atmosphere and uses the highest quality products.

“We’ve got a fabulous new line from Organic Systems called Organic Way,” said Hall. “All of Organic Way products come in pharmaceutical grade amber colored glass bottles and jars in order to preserve the purity of the botanical formulas. It is actually biodynamic which is above organic.”

Organic Way comes from Italy. Hall and her staff have been using the color line with great success. “Absolutely phenomenal results! We have not seen a product like this before,” added Hall.

“The hair feels amazing. We thought it would difficult to get our customers to transfer to this line after using the Organic Salon Systems for so long, but the results have been so amazing it has been easy for us.”

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including ones that help regrow hair.

They can also custom order high quality wigs.

Wigs sometimes come into play for cancer patients. When Hall started working in the Roanoke area in 2008, she began volunteering with the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good, Feel Better” program which helps improve the self-esteem of women undergoing cancer treatment by helping them manage “the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.”

After arriving in the Star City, Hall also added Hair Restoration Specialist to the long list of accomplishments she has made during her more than two decades in the hair industry. In 2013, one of her clients, Christine Slade, asked her to take over Revive Organic Salon.

Slade had started the business, but had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Hall agreed and embarked

on a new journey as a salon owner.

The staff at Revive Organic Salon focus on the wellbeing of their clients through education, expert cuts and styling as well as natural products including essential oils, Aveda, Organic Salon Systems and Organic Way, just to name a few. The end result is healthier hair and happy clients.

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Tips For Growing A Water-Conservative Garden • Water at night or in the early morning when the sun is least likely to evaporate the moisture. This allows as much of the water to penetrate to your plant’s roots instead of evaporating.

• Build beds that encourage soil to stay damp as long as possible. Some ways to do this include digging the bed deeper to help loosen the soil prior to planting. This gives roots the chance to go reach deeper and gain access to where water might be more available.

Also, once planted, cover the bed with a good layer of mulch or compost. This will help keep the soil good and moist.

Families can decorate their homes

with colorful flowers and bring healthy, home-grown foods to the table with gardens. Gardening, however, can use quite a bit of water, and in states struck by drought, it’s important to conserve as much water as possible.

If you’re living in an area of the country under drought advisement, you can still have a garden this year if you carefully plan what you plant, how you plant it, and how you give it the water it needs. Here are some waterconservation tips for growing a garden and using the least amount of water possible: • Choose plants that thrive in drier conditions. Vegetables like corn, spinach, mustard greens and some beans are drought-tolerant, and desert rose and snake plant are beautiful landscaping plants that need less water.

• Water only where it’s needed so it doesn’t go to waste. When you use a lawn sprinkler to water your garden, much of the spray misses your flowers and vegetables and ends up on the grass, the sidewalk or the neighbor’s yard. Make certain the water gets to the roots of your plants via a drip-irrigation system like Raindrip.

Raindrip irrigation uses 70 percent less water than underground sprinklers and frees the user from constantly hauling around hoses because the system stays in your garden all summer long.

The Raindrip kit, found at raindrip. com/drip-kits, automates the entire process, saving you time and water.

Just turn the kit on – without needing to get out the hose - and if you really want to conserve water, set the timer to let the water run for a specific amount of time each day. On rainy days, simply set the timer ahead to the next day so water is not wasted.*

• Raise vegetable crops during the rainy season. Many areas of the country have a cooler rainy season.

Peas, leafy greens, radishes and other vegetables with short growing seasons are great for planting early in the spring and sometimes again late in the fall. Because temperatures are cooler and the early and late seasons tend to produce more rainfall, you can grow vegetables using less water.

Drought affects all areas of the country during different years, so even if you aren’t living in a drought situation now, you could experience one next year or several years down the road. It’s important to know what steps you can take to be more water conservative when it comes to your garden. Apply these tips to your vegetables and flowers this year to see how successful you can be at reducing the amount of water needed to grow your plants.

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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!

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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 & 11 am, Meditation on Wednesday at noon in the prayer chapel, 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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Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op

Forest Rest at Mountain View

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 & our community.

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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

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Health Dr. Karen Perkins, DDS

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Music Earth Mama Rouse House Music

P.O. Box 450, Independenc, VA 24348 276-773-8529 EarthMama.org Joyce “Earth Mama” Rouse presents high-contents, 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

Centers of Light and Love 1420 3rd St SW, Roanoke , VA 24016 540-588-0788 AlexandriaPederson.com

It’s All Nearby

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!

It’s All Nearby is a resource guidee 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.

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.

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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.

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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 restaurnat. 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 is providing 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, organiz 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.

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Energy Healing & Awareness Life In Balance, Christiansburg Monday February 1 6 - 7 PM Tuesday, February 23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday March 1st, 2016 10:30 AM -11:30 AM Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 6 PM-7 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Healing Your Life Through Self Awareness Life In Balance, Christiansburg Monday, March 14th, 2016 11 AM-12 PM Thursday, March 17th, 2016 6 PM - 7 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Letting Go of Worry Life In Balance Christiansburg Monday, March 21st, 2016 6 PM - 7 PM Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 11 AM -12 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Mindfulness Self Care Life In Balance, Christiansburg 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Each Month

8:30 AM -9:30 AM Donation Based 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Art by Night Downtown Roanoke First Friday of every month 5 PM - 9 PM Free Kid’s Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg 1st & 3rd Saturdays of Each Month 11 AM -11:45 AM Ages 5-9 years $8 per Class 6 classes for $36 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Kundalani Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg Every Sunday 4 PM - 5:30 PM $15 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Monday Evenings Vinyasa Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg 7:30 PM -8:45 PM $12 per class 6 classes for $48 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required

Tuesday Afternoons Restorative Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg 12 PM - 1:15 PM $12 per class 6 classes for $48 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Tuesday Evenings Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg 5:30 PM -6:45 PM $12 per class 6 classes for $48 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Wednesday Early Mornings Gentle Beginners Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg 7:30 AM -8:30 AM Instructed By: Mims Driscoll $12.00 per class or 6 classes for $48.00 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Thursday Evenings Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg 4:15P M-5:30 PM $12 per class 6 classes for $48 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Friday Morning Gentle Beginners Yoga Life In Balance, Christiansburg 9:30 AM -10:45 AM $12 per class 6 classes for $48 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Sunday Samplings Imagination Station, Roanoke Every Sunday, 12 PM - 5 PM Free All ages

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Emotional Awareness Life in Balance, Christiansburg 6 PM - 7 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presents “Austrian Valentine Concert” VT Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg 7 PM $20/general admission $10/children’s ticket All ages

Thursday • February 11

Healing Your Life Through Self Awareness Life In Balance, Christiansburg 11 AM -12 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required

Party in the Market City Market Building, Roanoke 5:30 PM - 9 PM All ages $10/person

Friday • February 12 Letting Go of Worry Life In Balance Christiansburg 11 AM - 12 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required Parents Night Out River Rock Climbing, Roanoke 6 PM - 9 PM $20/child (Sibling discount available) Ages 7-12 540-685-2360

Saturday • February 13 Star City Roller Girls Berglund Special Events Center 6 PM - 7:30 PM $11/Person Free/ages 10 and under Wilco Berglund Civic Center 7:30 PM Tickets start at $39.50 $5/parking All ages

Wednesday • February 17 Living Well Through the Benefits of Yoga : Part of Our Living Well Monthly Series Life In Balance, Christiansburg 6:30 PM -7:30 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required

Thursday • February 18 Jason Aldean Berglund Civic Center 7:30 PM Tickets start at $34.75 $5/parking

Thursday • February 25 Energy Awareness: A Deeper Look Life In Balance Christiansburg 6 PM -7 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required

Monday • February 8 Raising Your Vibrations Life in Balance, Christiansburg 11 AM -12 PM $10 540-381-6215 www.lifeinbalancecenter.com Pre-registration required

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Shamrock Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Roanoke 10 AM Free

Thursday • March 3 Cesar Millan Live!

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Living Space Turning your backyard into an outdoor living oasis can be a tough project to start. Between product choices and design ideas, planning your ideal outdoor space can mean a lot of research and time at the local home improvement store.

To simplify your project, many companies are integrating their outdoor living products, creating collections that are specifically designed to work together. Here are four ways you can take advantage of these bundled systems and create a beautiful and inviting space in your own backyard.

1. Choose Attractive, Durable Decking Where wood decking was once the only option, innovations in technology have allowed many advancements in the types of decking boards available.

One of the fastest growing outdoor products is composite decking, which features boards made of recycled plastics and wood fibers. Such boards are eco-friendly and offer long-term durability.

Although composite decking may cost more than wood decking upfront, many homeowners value the higher performance and decreased maintenance requirements of composites, which will save you time and money over the lifetime of your deck. Unlike wood, composites do not need annual painting or staining, and maintain a great appearance with a basic soap and water cleaning.

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without the upkeep. Innovative brands, like MoistureShield, pair these highend looks with proven performance protected by a transferable lifetime warranty, making it easy to relax on deck.

Somemanufacturers even back their deck clips with as much as a limited lifetime warranty against loose deck boards, which provides homeowners peace of mind on the quality of their fasteners.

2. Create An Unblemished Deck Surface

3. Set The Mood With Deck Lighting

Sometimes the most beautiful part of a deck is what you don’t see. To help blend interior and exterior spaces, using hidden fasteners can create an unblemished deck surface similar to wood flooring. Hidden fasteners fit into grooves on the sides of the deck boards, which keeps nails and screws out of sight. This innovative option eliminates unsightly screw heads, not only creating a more beautiful deck but also a safer one.

Lighting is one of the top two outdoor design elements that landscape architects say is popular this year, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects. Decking manufacturers have responded to this trend by expanding their decking collections to include lighting lines optimized for easy installation with their board and railing options.

The new variety of lighting options, including recessed bullet lights, under rail strip lights, stair lights and post

lights can seem overwhelming and difficult to install. With the emergence of energy-efficient LEDs, installation of these lights has become easier, and performance has improved, making design possibilities limitless. Some systems are even sold as plug-andplay to help eliminate the need for an electrician, which allows do-ityourselfers and deck builders to more easily install the lights on their own.

These lights not only look great, they also help streamline the product selection and installation process by ensuring lights that perform well with the manufacturer’s decking and railing.

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4. Accent With Specialty Railing One of the quickest ways to enhance your outdoor living design is by adding a contemporary deck railing.

New railing options are designed to enhance the overall look of your deck, reduce maintenance of your space and improve your views. To accomplish this, many decks are being built with mixed medium railings, such as cable infills or tempered glass panels. As these railing selections become more specialized, it’s important to educate yourself about product warranties and installation recommendations to be sure you get the right product for your needs.

Among the many choices, aluminum railing systems can provide a modern look at a more affordable price and are available in many color options. These systems may also be available in easy-to-install kits and are typically designed to adapt to the mixed medium infills. They provide a wide range of sophisticated styles to complement the sleek, modern designs of composite decking and are available with longer warranties than other options like vinyl railing.

Putting All The Details Together By offering a wider range of accessories, manufacturers are making it easier for builders and doit-yourselfers to find products that work well together. “A family of products designed to work together helps simplify the building process and creates a beautiful, long-lasting deck,” says Brent Gwatney, senior vice president of sales and marketing for MoistureShield composite decking.

“Our goal is to align the warranties and performance on all of our decking and accessories, to create a package of consistent options.”

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