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ecently, I was profoundly moved when Mainers from all over gathered together in Congress Square demanding their voices be heard during a time when we, as a nation, are feeling a bit divided. Despite one’s political stance, the most compelling aspect of the event was that there was a call to action, and hundreds of people responded. This is the power that we hold, and if we stand together with this much passion when it comes to our environment, changes can be made. This month, we celebrate Earth Day, a time where we can get involved in learning ways to “green” up our daily activities and take part in something that benefits the environment that sustains us. It’s time we return the love! In this issue, we met up with three compelling women whose passion to create change in our community has become an annual event. The organizers for Portland’s Urban Earth Day celebration KC Salter, Jacqui Deveneau and Marissa Caminiti sat down with writer Amy Paradysz to discuss the mission of the event and its importance in the article Urban Earth Day: Reconnect, Recycle and Reuse. Want to make a difference and have fun at the same time? This issue is packed with suggestions and events, whether you want to eat locally and sustainably, swap bikes, or just pamper yourself at one of the many local green salons! Check these out and make a difference while having fun at the same time! Start small by recycling or by supporting your local organic farmers. Conserve water or start composting. Let’s keep our planet healthy! Need a break from the daily grind of life? Are you in need of physical, spiritual and mental balance? Perhaps trying a qigong class will help do the trick—or maybe you’d enjoy taking part in the worldwide Tai Chi and Qigong celebrations with an event at Bowdoin College. Most frequently asked questions about these ancient and effective practices are answered in Jason Ames’ article What Is Qigong, and What Does It Have To Do With Taiji? Check it out—and explore something new this month.

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newsbriefs Healing Hearts, Changing Lives: A Weekend of Meditation and Chant with Russill Paul

piritual teacher and musician Russill Paul is leading a weekend of meditation and chanting in an intimate gathering of heart-centered people at the University of New England Ludke Auditorium in Portland the weekend of May 6-8. In this event hosted by Chaplaincy Institute of Maine (ChIME), Paul will share his experience of uniting Christian and Eastern traditions. Given that the Sunday sessions will take place on Mother’s Day, special emphasis will be on reinstating the sacred feminine in today’s world and exploring how to value the feminine as a viable channel for divinity. Participants will chant the many names of the Divine, then sit in meditation, making internal space for deep connection with God. The weekend begins with a kirtan on Saturday 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m, and will be followed by meditation and chanting Saturday 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday will be a celebration of the Great Mother and a question-and-answer session. Registration is $225 for all sessions; call 207-347-6740 for a la carte pricing. For more information, visit ChimeOfMaine.org or email admin@chimeofmaine.org. Ludke Auditorium is at 716 Stevens Ave., Portland.

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olistic Vision Improvement instructor Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, M.A., is offering a free introductory class April 8 and an all-day workshop April 9 at The Barn at Lightwater in Eliot. Natural Vision Improvement is a holistic approach to vision care. The two-hour introductory class will cover simple changes in habit that can result in better vision. The daylong workshop is designed for adults with functional eye issues such as near- or far-sightedness, astigmatism, sensitivity to light, eye strain, strabismus and amblyopia. Participants will learn how to take care of their eyes, to see more comfortably and clearly, to reduce dependence on glasses, to be less sensitive to bright light and to read more fluidly. The cost for the class on Saturday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. is $160 for first-timers, $80 for repeaters, who say, “It’s like a day at the spa for the eyes.” The two-hour class is good preparation for the day-long class. Location: The Barn at Lightwater, 43 Mast Cove Road, Eliot. For more information and advance registration, visit www.VisionEducators.com or call Rosemary at 207-439-9821.

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ulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), a non-profit that catalyzes solutions to the complex challenges of ocean stewardship and economic growth in the Gulf of Maine bioregion, is hosting its third annual seafood celebration. The dinner on April 7 will feature local chefs, live music and, best of all, Gulf of Maine seafood. While enjoying views of the Casco Bay, dinner guests will sample seafood from Evo Kitchen & Bar, Five Fifty-Five, Inn by the Sea, Stripers Waterside Restaurant, Sea Dog Brewing Company, Churchill Events and Five-O Shore Road. Based in Portland, GMRI uses a dynamic fusion of science, education and community to affect change from multiple directions while remaining committed to its core principles of objectivity and collaboration. Guests at the Gulf of Maine Seafood Celebration will experience how GMRI is advancing our knowledge of marine life and forging partnerships among chefs, lobstermen and seafood distributors to support sustainability and fuel economic growth. Tickets are $55 each and include dinner, desserts and two beverages. A portion of the proceeds will directly support GMRI’s sustainable seafood work. The event is at GMRI at 350 Commercial St., Portland. Tickets are available online: www.gmri.org/

Weekend-Based Permaculture Design Certiﬁcate Course in Unity

aine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (MOFGA) offers an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate course in Unity, teaching in a one-weekend-a-month format, June through September. The course is recommended for home-owners and renters, farmers and gardeners, landscape professionals, planners, architects, engineers, tradespeople, community activists and anyone interested in charting a new course for themselves and their communities. This is the 12th year of the program, co-sponsored by The Resilience Hub, and it usually sells out. The course takes place at MOFGA’s spacious Common Ground Education Center in Unity, a two-hour drive from Portland. The course includes hands-on design practice as well as skills practice—that is, implementation techniques. The course takes the “design” part of “permaculture design” very seriously, employing a robust and flexible design process as a touchstone of the curriculum. The cost is $1,400 per participant for 13 very full days of direct learning contact time, not including homework or self-study. The fee includes camping during course weekends, full course materials, field trips, guest instructors, and one evening meal per weekend. The lead facilitators this summer will be Lisa Fernandes and Jesse Watson. Much more information—including dates, course objectives, and possible ways of making the program more affordable—is available at http://www.meetup.com/maine-permaculture/events/226906731/

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Portland Author of Essence Follows up with Morning Devotions Collection

ortland author Rev. Jacob Watson continues promoting his 2015 book Essence: The Emotional Path to Spirit (O Books, an imprint of John Hunt Publishing, Ltd., $20.95) just as his new book Enso Morning: Daily Meditation Gifts (O Books, $24.95) is set to release at the end of April. Essence: The Emotional Path to Spirit is packed with wise, fierce and gentle emotional and spiritual teachings that describe how our natural emotions clear a path to the spiritual life. Using a holistic model of health— body, heart, mind and soul—and illustrated by stories of tragedy, death, and illumination that guided the author through his personal healing, Essence is a good read for anyone on a spiritual path, especially baby boomers. “This gentle, honest book provides a set of guideposts for exploring one’s true essence,” said Dr. Lisa Belisle, host of “Love Maine Radio.” “Through personal antidotes, meditations and exploratory exercises, the Reverend Jacob Watson shows us that it is possible to connect with our authentic selves. His is a voice of true wisdom and experience.” The upcoming release Enso Morning presents more than 160 Morning Blessing Letters to awaken, stimulate and deepen meditation and spiritual practice. In the tradition of Robert Frost and Wendell Berry, Jacob uses poetic images and personal experiences of New England nature, the birds, animals, woods and beaches of coastal Maine to awaken readers to begin their day nurtured and encouraged to be themselves, joined with like-minded souls. Jacob Watson grew up in a New England family, attended traditional schools, then took a hard turn left. He founded an alternative school, became a grief counselor, and worked with HIV/AIDS, hospice, and Portland’s Center for Grieving Children. Broken hearts and wounded spirits—and a fire that damaged his counseling office—propelled him into ministry. He is the founding Abbot of the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine, and devotes his life to teaching, writing and prayer.

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o increase awareness about the importance of supporting local and sustainable producers, Graze at Camp Hammond in Yarmouth is using a powerful tool—a series of beer pairing dinners. The Rising Tide dinner on Friday, April 22 includes a cocktail hour with live acoustic music, followed by a five-course dinner in the amuse-bouche—or bite-sized treats—style. This feast for the senses will include a roasted vegetable salad with sunflower seeds and maple vinaigrette, orecchiette with broccoli rabe and pancetta, microbrew mussels with roasted garlic and grilled baguette, pork shoulder with ginger fig compote and cheesy faro, and smoked maple crème brûlée. All this with a focus on local ingredients and paired with Rising Tide beers. Camp Hammond strives to strengthen local communities and economies and to create new and sustainable income streams for local and family farmers, as well as craft beer, spirit and wine producers. Dinner is 6-9 p.m. at 275 Main St., Yarmouth. Tickets are $80 per person or a full table of six for $60 per person via www.BrownPaperTickets.com under Rising Tide Pairing Dinner.

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Stones N’ Stuff Citrine Ceremony

eather Nichols, owner of Stones N’ Stuff rock shop and holistic center will be leading a ceremony on Thursday, April 28, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Using citrine, the stone of abundance and willpower, the ritual will include guided meditation, intention setting and music. It’s a journey of releasing yourself from our emotions, giving freedom and opportunity to plant your desire and give it growth with the fire and solar energy of the third chakra. Call the shop or stop in to pre-register. Location: Stones N’ Stuff, 556 Congress St., Portland. Cost: $25. For more information, visit www.StonesAndStuff.com or call 207-874-0789.

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pring has sprung, and it’s time to dust off your bike—or swap it! The Great Maine Bike Swap returns to the University of Southern Maine Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex on Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Swap is a great way to buy used bicycles at an affordable price—or sell the bikes cluttering up the garage or basement and turn them into cash. Swap shoppers can choose from hundreds of bikes, including hybrids, road bikes, mountain bikes, children’s bikes and recumbents. The inventory covers all price ranges. And Swappers are going “green” by getting a gently used bike rather than a new one (not to mention, cycling rather than driving). Anyone planning to ride a bike should BYOH (Bring Your Own Helmet) for a speedier experience. Admission is $3 for adults and teens, free for kids 12 and under and for USM students. Placing a bike on the sales floor costs $3 and includes admission. To learn more, to register a bike to be sold, or to register to volunteer, visit MaineSwap.com.

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The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils. Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge. The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.”

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Bee Kind The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18. Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.” On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the well-documented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

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ome happenings are just quintessentially Portland, even if they’re small. The annual Urban Earth Day celebration at Congress Square Park is one of those events. And it doesn’t get much more grassroots than three women meeting weekly at Local Sprouts to put the whole thing together, including using their own money for permitting and supplies. “I grew up in Windham, and, because of light pollution, the lakes no longer get dark. I’ve watched the city getting larger and larger,” said organizer Marissa Caminiti, a Master Gardener and yoga instructor. “The natural habitat is decreasing, and I want to educate people about it and bring eco-friendly habits into our community and city.” Through her business A Silver Lining, Caminiti is leading kid-friendly family activities at Urban Earth Day, which will include pine cone bird feeders, texture rubbings of leaves, a gardening demo, seed bombs, a

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general, overarching term, qigong can be simply translated as the cultivation, nurturing, or exercise of one’s Qi— that is, life-force energy. There are thousands of practices and exercises that meet this broad definition, and they typically fall in the categories of dynamic (moving) or static (still). Both types of qigong involve development of one’s awareness, often leading to a deep understanding of the relationship between physical body, emotions/heart, conscious mind, and spirit— something we can all use in today’s world. 14

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Static qigong is done standing upright, sitting, or lying down. The physical benefits of static meditation include gentle strength training (especially for the lower body), development of a stable base of support, and decreasing fatigue by training movement efficiency. The practice also instills basic postural training, which improves balance and is integral to all martial arts. Static qigong also aids in balancing the autonomic nervous system and has been found to improve state of mind and sleep quality. Dynamic qigong exercises include silk reeling and agility practice, as well as Taiji forms, which were historically developed as a fighting art and have been evolving since the 17th century. Benefits of dynamic qigong include strengthening the body’s core, resulting in much greater integration and function in horizontal, vertical, diagonal and circular movements. Likewise, these exercises gently and safely increase flexibility of the joints throughout the entire body. It is easy to recognize the value of these skills as essential in daily activities, such as walking or hiking, kayaking, gardening, dancing, shoveling snow or participating in recreational sports. Taiji form practice improves cognition and furthers the benefits gained through static and dynamic qigong while introducing potentially unlimited variation of motor coordination pertaining to direction, intention of movements, and short-, medium- and long-range power. Health-focused Taiji forms are typically slow and flowing movement sets that can vary widely in length and complexity. More martially oriented forms often include very rapid, agile and explosive movements. Today, Taiji practice is commonly pursued as a way to foster and maintain physical, mental and spiritual health. The foundaPhotos by Gregg Hryniewicz

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

New American Way “The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi16

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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps “Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

Consume Less “Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts “The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

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people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.

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ost people would agree with the results of a 2011 study by the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Typical hospital food is full of the dietary fat, sodium, calories, cholesterol and sugar that contribute to the medical problems that land many in the hospital in the first place. The study’s dietitians further found that some hospitals house up to five fast-food outlets. Because studies from institutions such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the University of Maryland show that a poor diet contributes to a host of illnesses and longer recovery time after surgery—all of which increase healthcare costs—it befits hospitals to embrace healthier eating. Now, a dozen pioneering hospitals have their own onsite farms and others are partnering with local farms, embracing new ways to help us eat healthier, especially those that most need to heal. “In a paradigm shift, hospitals are realizing the value of producing fresh, local, organic food for their patients,” says Mark Smallwood, executive director of the nonprofit Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It recently partnered with St. Luke’s University Hospital, in nearby Bethlehem, to help support operations of the hospital’s 10-acre organic farm that yields 30 varieties of vegetables

and fruits served in hospital meals to support patient recovery. New mothers are sent home with baskets of fresh produce to help instill healthy eating habits. “Organic fruits and vegetables offer many advantages over conventionally grown foods,” says Dr. Bonnie Coyle, director of community health for St. Luke’s University Health Network. She cites the higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants as contributing to a reduced incidence of heart disease and some cancers and a lowered risk for other common conditions such as allergies, and hyperactivity in children. Hospital farms also benefit the environment and facilitate other healing ways. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Ann Arbor’s hospital farm, created in 2010 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a winwin-win solution. “We can model the connection between food and health to our patients, visitors, staff and community,” says hospital spokesperson Laura Blodgett. Their Health Care Without Harm pledge commits the hospital to providing local, nutritious and sustainable food. The farm repurposed some of the hospital’s 340-acre campus, eliminating considerable lawn mowing and chemicals. Today, its organic produce also supplies an on-site farmers’ market. Most recently, collaboration with a rehab hospital treat-

ing traumatic brain injuries resulted in a solar-heated greenhouse to continually produce organic food using raised beds and a Ferris-wheel-style planting system that enables patients to experience gardening as agritherapy. “Patients love the hands-on healing of tending the garden,” says Blodgett. Another innovative hospital is Watertown Regional Medical Center, in rural Wisconsin. Its farm, located behind the 90-bed hospital, raises 60 pesticide-free crops a year, including vegetables, herbs and even edible flowers. “We believe that food is medicine,” says Executive Chef Justin Johnson. He also serves his healthier fare to the public via special dinners in the hospital’s café, celebrating spring and fall harvests. In Arcata, California, Mad River Community Hospital’s designated farmer, Isaiah Webb, tills six plots and two greenhouses to supply organic carrots, beets, tomatoes, basil, potatoes, sweet corn, artichokes, squash, pumpkins, lettuce, blueberries, apples and strawberries to patients and guests. An in-house work/share program encourages hospital employees to volunteer gardening time for a share of the produce. A three-way partnership of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Fletcher Allen Health Care and Central Vermont Medical Center, all in the Burlington area, combines community supported agriculture (CSA) and physicians’ prescriptions for healthier eating. Diane Imrie, director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen, comments, “If we want to have a ‘well’ community, they have to be well fed.” Paid student farmers from 15 to 21 years old grow and harvest eight acres of fruits and vegetables for selected doctorrecommended patients in the 12-weekgrowing season program. Patients gain an appreciation of healthy eating that remains with them, thus decreasing their need for acute medical care. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farm-to-institution programs like these both provide healthy food to hospital patients and help develop sustainable regional food systems. We all benefit from such healing ripples in the healthcare pond. Judith Fertig is the author of award-winning cookbooks, including The Gardener and the Grill; she blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a pro-fracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and

rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them— the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments. Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world. Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness. “The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But

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“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.” Starved and too weak to stand, Tumbleweed was an emergency case when she arrived at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch clinic on a sled. Having since regained her health, including gaining 200

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pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation. The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos. “Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

Wild Horse Rescue The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existence, horses in Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;trespass livestockâ&#x20AC;?, and subject to removal. Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros. The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums. Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ ASPCA-HelpAHorseDay).

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as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment. Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have handling skills can still help,â&#x20AC;? says Williams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;everything helps.â&#x20AC;? Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets.

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34th Annual Auction Spring for the Kids – 5pm. Enjoy an auction and party that benefits development programs for our youth. After party will be held at the The Press Hotel. $75/pp; other group rates apply. Portland Clubhouse, 277 Cumberland Ave, Portland. BGCMaine.org.

Personalized Therapeutic Movement – Apr 6, 13, 20 & 27. 2-3:15pm. See April 5 listing. $150/ series. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Introduction to Shamanic Journeying – 10am4pm. An extraordinary day of deepening trust and intuition, exploring shamanic cosmology, journeying to develop relationship with our Spirit Animal, and clarifying how we can bring this quality of connection into our daily life. Please contact Mischa to register. $80. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland. 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

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markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Getting to Know the Major Arcana – 6-8:30pm. This class offers an in-depth focus on the first 21 cards in the deck: who they are, what they teach and how astrology affects the cards. Learn how to strengthen your intuition as well as how to make a simple layout. Pre-registration required. $45. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com.

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When Dance Becomes Prayer: Sufism & Movement with Rupa Cousins – 9:30am-4:30pm. Rupa has studied deeply several spiritual traditions, was initiated as a whirling dervish by the Threshold Society in 1990, and has been teaching Paneurhythmy since 1994. $60. ChIME, 555 Forest Ave, Portland. ChimeOfMaine.org.

Inner Image Thermography – 9am-4:30pm. Thermal imaging of breasts or upper body. $170. Boulet Chiropractic, 675 Main St, Lewiston. 207-781-6060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/book/K4DJ2.

30th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Fling – 1-4pm. This special gala event features multiple courses of chocolate tasting and a silent auction which is the largest annual fundraiser for SARSSM. $50. Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks, 200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland. ChocolateLoversFling.org.

Pure Ease Yoga Classes – Apr 7, 14, 21 & 28. 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $180/12 classes. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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Personalized Therapeutic Movement – Apr 5, 12, 19 & 26. 5:30-6:45pm. This 6-week class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve mobility and stability. A maximum of 4 students means a lot of direct support. Pre-registration only. $150/series. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Woodcock Watch – 7-8:30pm. Walk the Reserve at sunset to watch the aerial courtship sky dance of the famed timberdoodle. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

Energy Share – 6-8pm. Learn how to assess and balance chakras using various modalities such as crystals, sound and energy healing, aromatherapy and more. Each person will receive a healing performed by the group. Beginners and practitioners welcome. Pre-registration required. $20. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com. Art & Practice of Meditation – Apr 5, 12, 19 & 26. 7-8:15pm. This 12-week class will teach how to develop a regular personal meditation practice. Includes knowledge and skills for quieting the body, mind, breath and more. Drop-ins welcome if space available. $144/series. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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Better Vision Class – 7-9pm. Discover simple, practical ways you can help yourself to better vision and understand how it can improve. Everyone is welcome. Free. Lightwater, 43 Mast Cove Rd, Eliot. 207-439-9821. VisionEducators.com.

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markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Ayurveda: Managing Change Gracefully – 9-11am. An introduction to Ayurveda applied to helping us manage change: in the seasons, in our bodies as we age, on the mat and off. Experiential, lecture, discussion; materials provided. $35. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Saturday Workshop: A Day for Your Vision – 9:30am-6pm. Learn how to take care of your vision, to see more clearly, reduce dependence on glasses, less sensitivity to bright light, read more fluidly and more. This class is designed for adults with functional eye issues such as near and far-sightedness, astigmatism, eye strain, strabismus and amblyopia. $160/first-timers; $80/repeaters. Lightwater, 43 Mast Cove Rd, Eliot. 207-439-9821. VisionEducators.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 2nd Annual 5K Care4Kids Run/Walk – 9:30am. Participate in a race that benefits YCCAC’s programs and services for children. $20-$25. Camp Ellis, Saco. G2RaceReg.WebConnex.com. Bath Antique Show and Sale – 10am-2pm. The fair will showcase antiques from local dealers. $4. Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Rd, Bath. BathAntiquesShows.com. Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am-4pm. Energize your life with holistic healing therapies, organic skin care products, crystals, gems and jewelry, messages from psychics and mediums, an animal communicator, a medical intuitive, enlightening workshops and more. $5/admission; other fees may apply. The Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St, Freeport. 207-6492386. MindBodySpiritFestival.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 Guided Metta Bhavana Meditation – 6:157:15pm. Metta Bhavana is the Tibetan meditation practice of cultivating loving kindness for the self and others. This will open up the heart and allow compassion and love to enter more easily into your life. Bring a mat or blanket/pillows. Chairs will also be provided. Pre-registration encouraged. $15. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Annual Patriots Day Weekend Celebration – Apr 15-17. Times vary. Enjoy a weekend of family fun with activities, games, food, music, vendors and much more. Various locations throughout Ogunquit. VisitOgunquit.org.

markyourcalendar FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Heal After Cesarean Birth – 9:30-10:45am. Get support and education for Cesarean recovery including pain, incontinence, numbness around the incision scar and trauma. There will be a massage demonstration/instruction for cesarean scar reduction massage, basic movements/exercises for recovery and breath work/guided imagery. Must be minimum 6 weeks postpartum and have physician consent. Morgyn Danae is a licensed massage therapist with specialization in prenatal/postnatal, fitness professional, corrective exercise specialist and belly dance instructor. Free. Healing Oasis Fitness & Massage Wellness Studio, 12 Revere St, Portland. 828-216-8125. MorgynDanae@gmail.com.

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2016 MMGS Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show – Apr 16-17. 10am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Look through mineral specimens, fossils, beads and jewelry from renowned local and international dealers. $4/ adults, $3/seniors & students, free/children. Alfond Center, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, 278 Whites Bridge Rd, Standish. MaineMineralClub.org.

Earth Day Celebration – 8:30am-12pm. Celebrate beautiful planet Earth with a concert, games, crafts and other activities. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am-4pm. Energize your life with holistic healing therapies, organic skin care products, crystals, gems and jewelry, messages from psychics and mediums, an animal communicator, a medical intuitive, enlightening workshops and more. $5/admission; other fees may apply. University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 81 Belmont Ave, Belfast. 207-649-2386. MindBodySpiritFestival.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Dirty Dog Mud Run – 9am. Have fun in this 5k race with 10-12 obstacles including mud, cargo nets, tire pulls and more. Compete as an individual or with a team. $5-$45. Thomas College, 180 West River Rd, Waterville. RunSignUp.com. 87th Annual Patriots Day 5-Miler – 12pm. Participate in the oldest race in Maine that benefits the Boys & Girls Club. $20-$25. Portland Club House, 277 Cumberland Ave, Portland. BGCMaine.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 April Vacation Camp – Apr 18-22. 9am-3pm. Grades K-5. A new theme will be introduced each day through cooperative games, scientific examination and creative arts exploration. Child members: $60/day, $280/wk; Child nonmembers: $75/day, $355/wk. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-781-2330. MaineAudubon.org. Look What I Found! Preschool Program – Apr 18-21. 9:15am-1pm. Explore and enjoy nature through free play, stories, songs, games, crafts and hikes. Bring indoor/outdoor attire. Child members: $45/day, $160/wk; Child nonmembers: $60/day, $230/wk. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-781-2330. MaineAudubon.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Preschool Story Hour: The Cow Who Clucked – 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3-5. Kids enjoy a storybook reading, a short trail walk and a related craft project. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Wildlife Whisperers Camp – 9am-3pm. Ages 7-12. Look for signs of animal activity, sharpen our senses and create our own naturalist tool-kit for observing the wild. Registration required. $40/members, $50/ nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Vernal Pool Party – 9am-3pm. Ages 7-12. Investigate insects, search for salamanders and listen to frog songs while exploring the importance of these springtime wetland habitats. Registration required. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

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April Live Wildlife Show – 10:30-11:30am. Take a close look at the furry and feathered guests that we protect. Shows sell out quickly so please register. $10/members, $10-$15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-7812330. MaineAudubon.org. Speaker Series: Earth Day Film Festival 2016 – 6-9pm. A special screening of the Maine Outdoor Film Festival with food and drinks. Limited seating. Please register. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-781-2330. MaineAudubon.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 6th Annual Race the Runways – 8:45am. Participate in a 5K, 1 Mile, Half Marathon or Kids Fun Run on the airport runway. $25-$60. Brunswick Executive Airport/Brunswick Landing, 220 Neptune St, Brunswick. RaceTheRunways.com. 5th Annual Urban Runoff 5K and Green Neighbor Family Fest – 9am. Take part in hands-on activities about water, learn steps to becoming a green neighbor and have an all-around good time. $12-$60. Deering High School, 370 Stevens Ave, Portland. UrbanRunOff5K.com.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Rhythmic Movement: Play & Heal – 9-11am. Neurodevelopmental movements activate critical links between the cerebellum, limbic system and prefrontal cortex. This “whole-brain linking” supports optimal functioning, both physically and mentally, and it is fun to do. Appropriate to anyone who can get down to the floor. $35. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org. Crystal Kids – 10-11am. Crystals, magic and more. Discover how to have a relationship with a crystal, and see the inner light we each possess. Crystals can guide your child to be aware of and work through any fears. Stone included in class. $12. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 Good Night, Nature: Sleep Tight Little Mouse – 6-7pm. Gentle moonlit hour based around a bedtime story about animals of the night. Come in pajamas, but be prepared to venture outdoors. Bring a snack. Registration encouraged. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-781-2330. MaineAudubon.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Emerge Film Festival – Apr 28- May 1. Times vary. Enjoy a diverse selection of Maine-made, national and international films in the categories of documentary, short and feature length films. Contact for prices. Locations vary throughout Lewiston and Auburn. EmergeFilmFestival.org.

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markyourcalendar THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Inner Image Thermography – 10:30am-5:30pm. Thermal imaging of breasts or upper body. $170. Robertson Chiropractic, 362 Belmont Ave, Belfast. 207-781-6060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/book/ZR63N.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Planting the Seed of Prosperity – 6-7:30pm. This ceremony was created to call in and attract abundance to be consistent in one’s life. Includes guided meditation, intention setting, a citrine and music. Please pre-register. $25. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com.

planahead TUESDAY, MAY 3 Balancing Energy with Yoga & Qigong – 12-1pm. Embody your natural rhythm, while living your true purpose with gentle movement, meditation, breath, sound and connection. This 6-week lunchtime rebalancing series runs from May 3 to June 7. $100/before April 1st; $120/ after. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High Street, Floor 3, Portland. 207-632-6698. PranaHeals. com. TantraToLove.com.

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markyourcalendar FRIDAY, MAY 6 Healing Hearts, Changing Lives: Awakening the Spiritual Heart with Meditation and Chant with Russill Paul – May 6-8. 7:309:30pm, Fri; 10am-4:30pm & 7:30-9pm, Sat; 10am & 1-3pm, Sun. Experience the transformative power of chanting the many names of the Divine with spiritual teacher and renowned chant master Russill Paul. Engage in chant and meditation, feeling the vibrations work their way through your body, mind and soul. $225. Location TBD in Portland. 207-347-6740. ChimeOfMaine.org.

MONDAY, MAY 16 Tantra to Love 40 Hr. Educator Program – May 16-20. Times vary. This program focuses on lifestyle immersion and professional development. YA CEU’s. Enroll by April 1st for tuition discount. Contact for details. Location TBA in Portland. TantraToLove.com.

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Humane Action League – 2:30-4pm. Ages 1214. This program is designed to give students an opportunity to learn more about the workings of an animal shelter, instruction on pet care and handling and how to become more involved in animal welfare issues. $65. Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org.

Ever After Mustang Rescue – Times vary. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org. Private Therapeutic Yoga – Times vary. Get out of pain and back into life. Mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a wide variety of yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Buti Flow, Buti Yoga, Hustle & Flow, Hustle Sculpt, Hip Hop Movement, Yin Yoga and more. Contact for details. Hustle and Flow, 155 Brackett St, Portland. 207-632-4789. HustleFlowStudio.com. Yoga Classes – Times vary. Over 35 years of experience. We offer classes at a variety of levels including: Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic, Gentle, Restorative and Mediation, Feldenkrais and Yoga Philosophy. Contact for details. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com.

monday Story Hour – 10-11am. All ages. Enjoy good books and meeting new friends. A light snack will be provided. Free. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A handson learning experience with horses. Contact for rates/ availability. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

Personalized Therapeutic Movement – 5:306:45pm. This 6-week class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve mobility. A maximum of 4 students means a lot of direct support. Pre-registration only. $150/series. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Art & Practice of Meditation – 7-8:15pm. This 12-week class will teach how to develop a regular personal meditation practice. Includes knowledge and skills for quieting the body, mind, breath and more. Pre-registration only. Drop-ins welcome if space available. $144/series. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

wednesday Postnatal Belly Dance for Moms with Babes in Arms – 9:30-10:45am. Have fun with healing belly dance movements to decrease pain/stiffness, enhance sense of beauty and connect with other moms and babies. Concludes with breath work/guided imagery for stress relief and increased energy. Bring a pretty hip scarf or scarves are provided. Wearable wraparound baby carrier required. A maximum of 4 moms with babies only. Pre-register only. $15/ drop-in. Healing Oasis Fitness & Massage Wellness Studio, 12 Revere St, Portland. 828-216-8125. MorgynDanae@gmail.com.

Personalized Therapeutic Movement – 2-3:15pm. See Tuesday listing. $150/series. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org.

thursday Farmer for the Morning – 8:30-9:30am. Feed the animals, put out hay, collect eggs, sweep the barn and make sure the animals are happy and healthy for the day. $5. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Furry Tales, Story and Adventure Hour – 1011am. Preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, animal time and more. Free. Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org. Humane Action League – 3-4:30pm. Ages 9-11. This program is designed to give students an opportunity to learn more about the workings of an animal shelter, instruction on pet care and handling and how to become more involved in animal welfare issues. $65. Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org. Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening with live music, food, drinks, special programming and the museum. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students with ID, $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org. Reiki Share with Rich Brobst – 6-8pm. 2nd Thurs. Feel refreshed in the light energy of spirit where everyone can share Reiki energy. All are welcome from explorers to experts to observers. $5. Leapin Lizards, 123 Main Street, Freeport. 207-865-0900. LeapinLizards.biz. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $180/12 classes. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY MERET Meret Bainbridge, LAc 222 St John St, Ste 137 Portland, ME 04101 • 207-878-3300 Meret@AcupunctureByMeret.com AcupunctureByMeret.com Meret offers comprehensive holistic care, utilizing Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Acupressure and Bodymind work, since 1997. Specialties are Women’s Health, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia & depression. Insurance accepted.

BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc 7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3 • Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 • BartlettAcupuncture.com Kath@BartlettAcupuncture.com At Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, I am dedicated to helping my patients thrive. I offer significant pain relief and effective treatment of chronic disease and other internal conditions using a holistic approach of acupuncture & Chinese herbs. With 13 years in practice, my patients’ treatment outcomes are higher than reported acupuncture studies.

ART THERAPY BODHI SIMPSON, LCPC, ATR Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8170 BodhiSimpson@yahoo.com • VastHorizons.com I am passionate about facilitating experiences that inspire creative expression and opens hearts and minds to possibilities. Through art therapy, we are able to access our core issues and begin the process of healing. I work with individuals and groups of all ages, and facilitate workshops for personal growth.

COUPLES COACHING AUDREY MCMORROW, MA, CAGS. BCC Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8052 Audrey@VastHorizons.com VastHorizons.com Audrey offers Couples Coaching for those intent on realizing the potential of their committed (or troubled) relationship; Psychosynthesis (a transpersonal psychology for individuals); a Thrive Women’s Group; and various workshops for personal development throughout the calendar year. Please see website for further details. See calendar for upcoming events.

Mischa Schuler 306 Congress St, Portland ME • 207-274-3242 WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com • WildCarrotHerbs.com Flower essences, herbal remedies, and shamanic plant spirit techniques are available individually and in combination to gently support healing of physical, spiritual and emotional shock. Chronic and acute conditions of the respiratory, skin, digestive and reproductive systems are nurtured here. Specializing in women and children’s health, particularly anxiety and depression, contraception and fertility.

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HOLISTIC ENERGIES Terry Lynn Smith, RPP, BCPP 14 Maine Street, Suite 109A Brunswick, ME 04011 terrylynn.holisticenergies@yahoo.com www.HolisticEnergies.abmp.com Life force energy sustains us. When energetic pathways are blocked, imbalances appear as emotional distress, physical pain, and disease. Polarity Therapy, Reiki and IET release energy congestion, emotional and mental clarity increases, the bodies innate healing abilities awaken, and pain reduces. Energy medicines are both preventative and healing. My desire is to support, empower, and enlighten you with this part of your journey.

ESSENTIAL OILS dõTERRA Essential Oils Amy Paradysz, Wellness Advocate www.mydoterra.com/underthepines dōTERRA essential oils are natural “feel better” solutions for everyday living.

FAMILY PRACTIONER LOTUS FAMILY PRACTICE, LLC

CRYSTALS STONES & STUFF Heather Nichols 556 Congress St Portland, ME (207)874-0789 StonesAndStuff.com Stones & Stuff is not only a shop, but an experience. Offering a large selection of high quality mineral specimens and beautifully unique pieces of nature, you will always find something new to cast your eyes upon. With many services offered including, Tarot and Astrology Readings, Workshops and Shamanic Healing, the keepers of this fine establishment invite you to come learn and heal!

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ENERGY HEALING

DENTAL PEAK DENTAL HEALTH Stefan Andren, DDS 74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 Info@PeakDentalHealth.com PeakDentalHealth.com

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Maine’s first eco-certified dental office is a welcoming and caring place to reach your oral health goals. Please call, email or stop in to learn more about how they can change your perception of what the dentist can be. It is what you deserve.

Catherine M. Krouse, DO 66 Leighton Rd, Falmouth, Me 04105 207-536-0560 • info@LotusFamilyPractice.com www.LotusFamilyPractice.com Lotus Family Practice, LLC is a primary care practice with a holistic focus. Several benefits include a variety of classes like yoga, meditation, tai chi as well as discounted supplements, herbal remedies, medications and blood work. In order to work for her patients rather than insurance companies, Dr. Krouse chose to charge an affordable monthly fee rather than bill insurance.

FITNESS HEALTH CENTER HEALING OASIS FITNESS & MASSAGE Morgyn Danae, Owner, CPT, LMT 12 Revere St, Portland, ME 04103 828-216-8125 morgyndanae.com • morgyndanae@gmail.com Healing Oasis is a private wellness studio with a tropical twist, offering personal training, dance movement, and massage therapy with holistic prenatal and postnatal specialization. Specific issues can be addressed in customized, supportive sessions. Morgyn gladly accommodates all skill levels in her training. Free 30-minute consultations. For information or to schedule an appointment, call or email at morgyndanae@gmail.com.

OPTIMAL SELF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Eric Hilton 640 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-747-5919 • OptimalSelfME@gmail.com OptimalSelfME.com Optimal Self is a center for fitness, healing, and community, offering a variety of modalities that enhance the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a sophisticated weight room, a variety of classes, personal trainers, massage therapists, and energy workers. See our schedule or book an appointment online at optimalselfme.com.

ARCANA (IN THE OLD PORT)

LIFE COACH

Kate Hebold, Owner 81 Market St, Portland, ME 207-773-7801 • ArcanaMaine.com ArcanaHealingArts@gmail.com

BETH KOEHLER, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT LIFE COACH Beth Koehler • Saco Healing Arts Center 209 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-653-9792 • BKoehler926@gmail.com BethKoehlerLifeCoach.com ONE STOP HEALING! I specialize in helping you realize just how powerful you truly are and that the answers you seek are inside. I’ll be by you side as you tap into the strength and courage you need to manifest your life’s goals. Time spent with a Life Coach can be life altering. Let’s get started!

Arcana is a holistic healing arts center and retail gallery in the heart of the Old Port. Aiming to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of its patrons, Arcana upholds a high standard of mindful care in every service offered: massage, Reiki, polarity therapy, readings and special events.

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HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY ACCELERATED COUNSELING, LLC Svetla Popova, LCPC, NCC, Reiki Master 23 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 207-761-3883 • AcceleratedCounseling.com Svetla@AcceleratedCounseling.com Whether you are overwhelmed by severe problems or simply feel stuck and your life is going nowhere, I’d love to hear your story. We will work together to discover the incredible strengths you have, find solutions that satisfy you, and open your horizons for growth, self efficacy and life enjoyment.

HOMEOPATHY BAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHY Jane M Frederick, Director of Achievement 222 St. John St. Ste. 137 Portland, ME 04102 207-774-4244 Jane@BaylightHomeopathy.com BaylightHomeopathy.com At Baylight Center for Homeopathy, our mission is to illuminate the benefits of this transformative healing art. Our practitioners and faculty are fervent proponents of joy, creativity, freedom and ease, and of the knowledge that homeopathy is an effective source of support for these integral aspects of healthy living.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE R. ANTHONY LEBRO, MEDICAL INTUITIVE Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 603-502-7676 • drltony24@gmail.com facebook.com/drlebro?fref=ts Richard Anthony Lebro has been healing people intuitively for nearly 45 years. Since childhood, he has honed an innate ability to tap into the spirit, identify and treat underlying health issues. His years of experience and high success rate draw people from all over the world. A full body consultation is only a phone call away. Don’t hesitate to call today.

INTEGRATIVE MANUAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES 74 Lunt Rd, Ste 206 • Falmouth, ME 04105 (207) 781-8358 • www.imtmaine.com IMTA offers highly trained physical therapists who will treat you as a “whole” person, mind, body, and soul. We do this in a professional setting with knowledgeable, caring and helpful staff. Focused on providing top quality physical therapy services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction, we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. See ad, inside front cover.

I know hundreds of healing properties of over sixty different herbs. Allow me to teach you an affordable healing plan that reverses chronic disorders and pain and let’s work together to restore your health! Learn to take control of your health without expensive supplements or medications. Free consultations for the month of October!

NATUROPATHIC TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

MIDWIFERY CARE

Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com

TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A, Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com Tiffany is deeply committed to providing care that is individualized, empowering, and supports her clients in discovering their own inner strength and wisdom as they labor and birth in their own way, on their own time. Tiffany provides the following services: Maternity care, Lactation Counseling, Well Woman Care, Routine GYN Services, Pre-Conception Counseling, and Nutrition Counseling.

A member of the Maine Association of Naturopathic D o c t o r s , J o s i e ’s l o v e f o r Naturopathy and Midwifery stems from a desire to promote health with minimal intervention and maximum cost effectivenessnatural remedies treating the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. Josie provides the following services: Maternity care, Annual Wellness Exams, Well Baby & Well Child Care, Primary Care and Nutrition and Food Sensitivity Counseling.

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INTEGRATED HEALTH

Sharlene Spalding, Casco, ME 207-627-4472 • TheVillagePath.com Spalding.maine@gmail.com

59 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 207-646-3900 FiveElementsHealingCenter@yahoo.com 5ElementsHealingCenter.com

EDGEBROOK: MOVING THROUGH GRIEF & LOSS WORKSHOP

Ogunquit’s destination for holistic healing. We offer a wide array of services including: Integrative health programs, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Herbal Treatments, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Shamanistic healing, Chakra and Meridian balancing, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chinese Cupping, Foot soaks, Pedicures, Skin care and Body waxing for anyone that is looking to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of life. We are also proud to offer our clients a full line of organic, vegan and gluten free skin care products.

March 31-April 3, 2016 Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred, ME Paul K. Matteson MS.Ed., L.C.P.C. 207)753-0135 paul@edgebrook.org • www.edgebrook.org Based on the work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, this workshop offers the unique opportunity to work through the deep feelings and unfinished business resulting from grief, loss and all forms of abuse. A safe, caring and confidential workshop staffed by highly trained and experienced facilitators.

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35 Ossipee Tr, (Rte 25) Standish, ME 04084 207-595-8106 • TheBridgesFoundation.org The Bridges Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization providing educational, employment, social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. These individuals work alongside The Bridges Foundation staff, making and shipping our L-OMA Organic Buckwheat Pillows™, as they earn a living wage while at the same time helping raise money to fund programs and services for themselves and others.

Clare Nordhus Chenea Master Hairstylist, Colorist and Skincare Practitioner 9 Union St. Portland, Me 207-400-5262 clare@mainenaturalhairandskin.com www.mainenaturalhairandskn.com A peaceful up scale salon featuring services for Men & Women in Organic Hair Care, Corrective Facials for problem and aging skin, Hair Removal that protects sensitive skin and expert Brow Shaping. My goal is to help your hair, skin & brows look amazing and to promote health, wellness & mindfulness.

ORGANIC BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM 5 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 207-704-0743 Two Portland Sq, Fore St, Portland, ME 207517-3500 • TheCleanBedroom.com The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its new location in Portland. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insight to create a healthier sleep environment.

L-OMA ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT PILLOWS 35 Ossipee Tr, (Rte 25) Standish, ME 04084 207-595-8106 TheBridgesFoundation.org

ORGANIC SALON BECKIE KIERMAN Master Hairstylist, Colorist and Makeup Artist 545 Westbrook St South Portland, ME 207-766-8924 With 30-years experience of making people look and feel their best, Beckie Kierman is now available to new clients. Her services range from precision cuts and styling to makeup application for everyday or special occasions. Feel good in knowing that all products are certified organic and cruelty free. Walk in feeling good and leave looking extraordinary!

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INNER IMAGE CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHY Ingrid LeVasseur, CCT 5 Fundy Rd, Ste 10c 207-939-7355 Ingrid@MyInnerImage.com MyInnerImage.com Inner Image Clinical Thermography offers pain-free, radiation-free breast screening to the women of Maine. Our primary office is in Falmouth, however, during the spring and fall we bring this advanced technology to all areas of the state. Call us for details. \

VISION IMPROVEMENT ORGANIC ROOTS SALON AND SPA Betsy Harding 545 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 207-799-2995 OrganicRootsMe.com Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa is a fashion forward crueltyfree and vegan friendly salon. We are extremely passionate about our work and dedication to our natural and safe products, environment, and a healthier, more sustainable and compassionate world.

ROSEMARY GADDUM GORDON, D.B.O., M.A. Holistic Vision Improvement Self Regulation Therapy Cambridge, MA 617 354 8360x20 Eliot, ME 207 439 9821 http://visioneducators.com How we see can be effected by our frame of mind and state of health. The eyes strain and vision blurs or becomes uncomfortable. Learn simple, practical techniques for relaxing, resting and flexing the visual system so that your dependence on contacts or glasses can be prevented, reduced or eliminated.

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The Bridges Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization providing educational, employment, social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. These individuals work alongside The Bridges Foundation staff, making and shipping our L-OMA Organic Buckwheat Pillows™, as they earn a living wage while at the same time helping raise money to fund programs and services for themselves and others.

THERMOGRAPHY

Ruthie Hutchinson Hair Stylist/Colorist 207-415-4611 Ruthie Hutchinson address the client as a whole, offering Vidal Sassoon precision cuts, organic hair color, Arbonne skin care/ make-up and doTerra essential oil treatments. Passionate about self-love!

TAI CHI & QIGONG MAINE CENTER FOR TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG 500 Forest Ave (rear) Portland, ME 04101 207-780-9581 info@MaineTaiji.com • MaineTaiji.com Maine’s resource for Ta i j i q u a n & Qigong, offering AM, midday, and PM classes. Certified instructors provide quality Taiji & Qigong programs that empower individuals of all abilities to prevent disease, foster athletic/martial performance and cultivate the integration of physical, mental and spiritual health. Proudly serving Portland since 1999.

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YOGA MAINE YOGA KIDS Cayce Lannon 617-448-7846 MaineYogaKids@gmail.com MaineYogaKids.com We are a team of ChildLight Yoga certified instructors offering classes in various locations around Southern Maine. Instead of offering classes in one studio space, we collaborate with schools and community centers to make yoga accessible for children everywhere. Please check our website for current schedule or get in touch to learn more!

TURNING LIGHT CENTER Darcy Cunningham 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth, ME 207-829-2700 TurningLight.org Therapeutic Yoga: a mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Together, we apply movement, breath, stillness and sound to relieve pain, tension and stress, helping clients become more able to enjoy life. Group yoga classes also available.

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