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uly’s issue is devoted to the many ways we can savor the season. You’ve likely hit your summer stride by now, reveling in its goodness and thirsty to drink in as much as we can of its delightful freedoms, like holidaying and vacationing with friends and family and picking up juicy, still-warm-from-the vine summer fruits at the market or even venturing into a farm U-pick patch. Summer’s bounty of nutrients for body and soul helps keep us healthy.

One primary nutrient is chilling out, and I’ve come to realize that this means different things to different people; the times, activities and vagaries of cherished rest from daily duties are as myriad as stars in our galaxy. In her article “Make Time for Downtime,” on page 38, April Thompson notes one of my favorite chilling out activities: doing nothing.

I once attended a retreat where we paired up to discuss our favorite things to do. My statement that my favorite thing to do was doing nothing elicited laughter.

More recently, my business partner announced that she’s retiring soon, and with a giant smile, clarified that she’s looking forward to the specialness of doing nothing.

I know that my own yearnings to chill out intensify during summer, and I’m giving in to them whenever I can as much as I can.

One summer savoring we all love to indulge is biting into peaches, melons and other local produce dripping with goodness. North Texans are blessed to be surrounded by working farms that provide choices far tastier that anything packaged in the grocery store throughout the year. Yes, our area is a bona fide superior foodie spot.

Inside these pages again this year we offer our annual Farmers Market Centerfold Pullout Guide, now expanded to include garden centers in addition to farmers’ markets, farms and community supported agriculture (CSA). We hope you will keep it as a handy reference to use all year; you can also download a digital copy from our website at NADallas.com. We also suggest that you call a favorite purveyor in advance to confirm what’s available that day. We received a huge positive response to the Guide last year and ask that you let us, the farmers, CSAs, garden centers and farmers’ markets you visit know how it’s valuable to you.

As always, we hope you will find information in this month’s issue that nurtures and feeds you, mind, soul and body, even as it fosters grateful appreciation for all the God-given bounty that is ours to freely employ and enjoy.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts to Help the Hungry

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he Regional Wholesale Market at the Dallas Farmers’ Market is the perfect place to buy the freshest-picked farm produce in the metroplex at a wholesale, bulk price straight from the farmer. These “night markets” are so named because they take place from 8 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday and from 8 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday.

Since the 1940s, farmers would pick and load during the daylight hours and arrive at the market during the night to sell in bulk to each other for their farm stands, restaurants and corner stores. This tradition continues to this day and is open to the public. Produce available this summer includes tomatoes, peaches, blueberries, new potatoes, onions, squash, cucumbers, sweet corn, southern peas, cantaloupes, watermelon, okra and more.

Most of the farmers set up on the south side of The Shed, 1010 S. Pearl Expy., in downtown Dallas. For more information, visit DallasFarmersMarket.org.

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Omni’s goal is to help Feeding America provide more than 18.2 million meals each year for food banks to feed kids, families and seniors in communities across the United States. Say Goodnight to Hunger is the largest campaign launched by a Feeding America hospitality partner.

“One in seven Americans is food insecure, including one in five children,” says Nancy Curby, vice president of corporate partnerships at Feeding America. “This new partnership with Omni Hotels will help us in our mission to feed America’s hungry.”

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For more than 20 years, Pearl has been traveling the world as an ambassador for his evolutionary movement in health care. These Palmer Events Center seminars featuring a two-part training program for RH Levels 1 and 2, which allows participants to discover and explore RH frequencies and even open their own RH practices.

After successful completion of Level 1 and 2, individuals can qualify for RH For Pets, to be held August 26 through 28, where students will dive deeper into our relationships with animals by focusing on animal consciousness and the remarkable benefits of an integrative approach to animal healthcare.

In a study published in November 2013 in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, RH was tested alongside reiki, shamanistic healing and physical therapy on patients with limited range of motion in their shoulder. The results showed that RH was more effective than its counterparts, increasing range of motion by 26 percent, while physical therapy increased by 12 percent; reiki by 20 percent and shamanistic healing reported no improvement in range of motion.

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esearch published in the British medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or PERC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).

Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; fluoride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distillates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more.

The same researchers previously identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.

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ore than 600,000 people undergo surgery for back pain every year, yet back surgery is often unsuccessful. Safer manual therapies provide a viable alternative, according to recent research.

A study of 455 people with low back pain found that osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) helped with their symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, gave each patient six osteopathic manual therapy sessions or a placebo treatment over a two-month period. Patients were tested before and a month afterward to assess the success of the treatments, using pain severity and mobility as the main criteria.

The research showed that those that started with higher disability scores of 17 or more prior to therapy had significantly less pain and more mobility. Patients with scores of seven or greater also improved, but not to the same degree.

Lead researcher and Osteopath Dr. John Licciardone says, “Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients that can attain substantial improvement with OMT. From a cost and safety perspective, it should be considered before progressing to more costly or invasive interventions.”

Energy Drinks Harm the Heart

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n addition to alertness, energy drinks may also trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure. Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, California, tested 27 healthy adults. The volunteers were split into three groups—one drank two cans of an energy drink per day, another consumed the same amount of a drink with Panax ginseng and the third a similar-tasting placebo beverage.

The subjects were given cardiovascular testing before and after the trial. After three weeks, the group imbibing the energy drinks had a significant increase in abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure. The ginseng and placebo groups saw no change in their heart conditions.

Sachin A. Shah, a doctor of pharmacy and professor at Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, says, “Our findings suggest that certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when consumed in high volumes. While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.”

The Center for Science in Public Interest, a consumer health advocacy group, has reported that as of June 2014, 34 deaths have been associated with energy drinks.

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Calcium Pills Don’t Build Bone Health

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esearchers reporting in the British medical journal The Lancet, analyzed 44 studies on calcium supplementation or dietary calcium and bone fractures and concluded, “Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture and there is no current evidence that increasing dietary calcium intake prevents fractures.” Qualifying studies included more than 44,000 people.

A different meta-study from New Zealand’s University of Auckland, also published in The Lancet, reviewed 59 clinical and observational studies of calcium and bone density. The meta-analysis compared the effect of calcium doses of 500, 800 and 1,000 milligrams per day and found that bone density improvements ranged between 0.6 and 1.8 percent throughout the body during the first year of supplementation, but did not increase over time.

They concluded that the improvements in bone mineral density from calcium supplements were small and that results mirrored the increases seen from dietary sources, suggesting that neither method significantly improves bone health.

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new study announced at the 2016 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that drugs prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can weaken bones in children during a time of critical growth. This study tested 5,315 kids between 8 and 17 years old and compared the results to a subgroup of 1,967. Each child was given a bone mineral density scan on the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine.

The children taking ADHD medications of Ritalin, Focalin, Dexedrine, Strattera and Vyvanese had lower bone mineral density in the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine. At least 25 percent of the youngsters taking these medications were categorized as having osteopenia.

According to a 2014 Express Scripts study, prescriptions of ADHD medications to children in the U.S. grew by 36 percent between 2008 and 2012.

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The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity.

Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons.

Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn. Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other red-to-yellow foods.

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New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free Large food companies that are switching to non-GMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMO-free grains. President Mark Anderson maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.”

In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing.

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New Numbers Confirm Global Overfishing The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has been collecting reports for decades on how many fish are caught in the oceans annually. However, those numbers don’t take into account smallscale, recreational and illegal fishing or the bycatch that’s discarded before boats return to harbors. A study published in Nature Communications increases the actual total world catch from 1950 to 2010 by 50 percent.

Daniel Pauly, author of the University of British Columbia study, states, “The world is withdrawing from a joint bank account of fish without knowing what has been withdrawn or the remaining balance. Better estimates for the amount we’re taking out can help ensure there’s enough fish to sustain us in the future.” Based on official counts, global catches peaked in 1996 and have declined modestly each year. The decline isn’t due to less fishing or restrictions on certain fish, though. “It’s due to the countries fishing too much and having exhausted one fish after the other,” says Pauly.

The findings also emphasize the value of fisheries to low-income people in developing countries. The next steps will require well-informed action to preserve this critical resource for people and for the planet.

Recycling Nutrients Animal Droppings Help Forests Absorb CO2

A paper published in Forest Ecosystems concludes that frugivores, large, fruit-eating animals like toucans, tapirs, curassows and spider monkeys, help to keep the woods healthy by eating fruits and spreading seeds. As traps for carbon and an effective defense against global warming, forests collectively absorb up to 30 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions and store more than 1,600 gigatons of carbon in the soil.

“You have a lot of large birds that play a fundamental role for large trees,” says study author Mauro Galetti. “They increase the likelihood that seeds will turn into actual photosynthesizing plants.” However, big, tropical birds are constantly under threat of hunting, poaching and habitat loss; the International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’ Red List notes that 14 of the world’s 16 toucan species, for instance, are decreasing in population. The study found that without the help of high-capacity frugivores, there would be no way for larger seeds to grow into the towering trees that store carbon best.

Scientists now want to research individual species to calculate how much each animal’s services are worth in terms of battling climate change. Putting a dollar amount on a species, say Galetti, could be the only way to persuade governments to protect it.

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Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new metaanalysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make

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The biggest challenge to healthy eating in poor neighborhoods isn’t always access to healthy food; it’s whether people can afford to buy it. A year ago, Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, opened Daily Table, a nonprofit grocery in Boston, to take action. It gathers nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted and then sells it at low prices.

After learning about food insecurity in the U.S. and that approximately 40 percent of the food we grow is thrown out, Rauch decided to address both problems by offering this new option for people that don’t want handouts.

The store now has 5,000 members and hundreds of daily customers, with plans to expand to new locations. “The challenge we have in America is that the food system is designed from the farm on up to create calories that are cheap and nutrients that are expensive,” he says. “People on the lowest economic rung get squeezed the hardest.”

Rauch partners with vendors to get excess food, such as fruit just slightly too ripe to make it through the standard supermarket system, that chefs turn into ready-to-eat meals like prepared salads and soups, or entrées that can cost less than $2.

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Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office.

Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures.

The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers.

The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.

Organic or Certified Organic Consumers want to know the difference between organics and certified organics.

Today’s number of U.S. certified organic operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700.

Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not

always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market.

According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.”

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Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from.

In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space.

Sources are listed online at EatWild. com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington,

For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.

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Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game.

The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites.

Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin.

“We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.”

Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins.

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances.

The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions.

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Healthy Foods Lexicon Grass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, betterflavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products.

Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables.

Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.

Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.

Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.

Local—Grown or raised within a threehour driving radius of the consumer’s purchase site.

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Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms.

Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup.

Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans.

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uying produce and goods locally supports family farmers, protects the genetic diversity of crops and reduces environmental impact. Less travel time often equates to richer, more nutrient-dense and tastier fruits and veggies. Buying locally inspires community sharing, creativity and gratitude toward food that is often lost in big box stores and major grocery chains. Individuals in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex are bestowed with an abundance of opportunities to unite with farmers, connect with the soil and savor the flavors and colors of the season. Whether an individual is looking for a juicy organic tomato, a beautiful Texas native flower or a handcrafted piece of jewelry, the below farms, garden centers and farmers markets can accommodate.

Bedford Farmers Market This family owned business carries fresh produce, tamales, local honey, grass fed beef, fresh salsa, hormone free chicken and more. The market is open Monday through Saturday 8am-7pm and Sunday at 10am-6pm.

2824 Brown Trail, Bedford 817-358-9510 BedfordFarmersMkt.com

Coppell Farmers Market Open through November 19th, this weekly market runs rain or shine every Saturday from 8am-12pm.

Products include candles, bakery items, dog biscuits, pasta, dairy, eggs, salmon, berries, honey, plants, flowers and more. All produce is grown within a 150 mile radius of Coppell.

768 W Main St, Coppell 972-304-7043 CoppellFarmersMarket.org

Corsicana Brick Street Farmers Market This market is seasonal, open air and producer-only with all products made and grown within a 150 mile radius.

Products include meats, fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs and more. Hours of operation are Saturdays 8am-12pm April-November.

Corner of N 12th St and W 5th Ave, Corsicana.

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Cox Farms Market This fourth-generation family owned and operated grocery store provides all natural goods and seasonal produce from local farmers at a reasonable price. The market is open Monday through Saturday 8am-7pm and Sunday 9am-6pm.

1026 S Main St, Duncanville 972-283-8851 CoxFarmsMarket.com

Cowtown Farmers Market Open year-round on Saturdays 8am12pm. This market has been around for more than 30 years and is a member of Go Texan and North Texas Farmers Market Association. Raw honey, fruits, vegetables, grass fed meats, cheese, flowers, herbs, artisan baked goods, cow and goat milk, tamales and bath and body products are available for purchase.

3821 SW Blvd, Fort Wort CowtownFarmersMarket@gmail.com CowtownMarket.com

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Dallas Farmers Market In the heart of downtown Dallas, the Dallas Farmers Market is cultivating a healthy lifestyle through The Market, a food hall with eateries and shops, and The Shed, the farmers market in an open air shed. The Market is open daily 10am to 6pm with some shops opening earlier and staying open later. The Shed offers local produce and natural meat, honey and eggs directly from farms and ranchers, along with food artisans. The Shed is open Fridays, 10am to 5pm, Saturdays, 8am - 5pm and Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

920 S Harwood, Dallas 214-664-9110 DallasFarmersMarket.org

Denton County Farmers Market From June to September on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays this market is open from 7a.m-sellout. Here you can find tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, okra, watermelon, peaches, cantaloupe, honey dew melon and more.

420 W Sycamore, Denton 817-946-0008 DentonFarmersMarket.com

Denton Community Market This 501c3 producer-only farmers market and art market features live music, activities for children, local produce, food trucks and vendors, local artists and more. This fun and lively market is open every Saturday 9am-1pm through November.

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317 W Mulberry St, Denton 972-536-3145 DentonMarket.org

Eden’s Organic Garden Center This market is the first and only all organically and locally raised farmer direct market. A range of fresh organic produce is available. The market is open April through December 6th from 9am-noon on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays.

4710 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs 214-348-3336 EdensOrganicFarm.com

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Honeydew Beets Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Greens Spinach Sweet Potatoes Turnips Tomatoes Cilantro Parsley

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Blackberries Grapefruit Broccoli Beets Cabbage Cauliflower Carrots Greens Spinach Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Turnips Tomatoes Cilantro

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Apples Grapefruit Honeydew Pears Peanuts Pumpkin Beets Corn Cucumbers Greens Onion Peppers Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Squash Spinach Turnips Tomatoes

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Fairview Farms Market Place

Grand Prairie Farmers Market Located in Market Square, the market offers locally grown produce, granola, tamales, salsas, pasta, sweets, eggs, honey, soap, candles and more. Open April through mid-December every Saturday from 8am-1pm.

Open Tuesday-Sunday at 9a.m-6p.m, this market has tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, melons, asparagus, grapes, cabbage, apples, pears, onions and more fresh produce.

3312 N Central Expwy, Plano 972-422-2500 Fairview-Farms.com/ Farmers-Market.html

Frisco Rotary Farmers Market Open May through mid October every Saturday from 8am-1pm or sell out, this market contains baked breads, meat from local ranchers, fresh corn on the cob, vine-ripened tomatoes, peaches, juicy melons, roasted coffee, arts and crafts, soaps and more from several vendors.

Farmers Branch Farmer Market This market features locally grown produce, honey, soaps, lotions, candles, beef jerky, beef, chicken eggs, essential oils, artisan crafts, and more. Hours of operation are May through October 8am-12pm.

The Grove @ Mustang Crossing 12700 Denton Dr, Farmers Branch 972-919-2602 FarmersBranchMarket.com

Farm to Fork, LLC This year-round market sells local grass-fed beef and lamb, wild salmon, organic produce, pastured eggs, local raw honey, kombucha, elderberry syrup, olive oil, organic potato chips, maple syrup, and more. Hours of operation are 10am-6pm MondayFriday and Saturday 9am-6pm.

2001 W Mayfield Rd, Arlington 682-549-9369 FarmToForkFoods.com

Four Seasons Markets Established to develop a European style, the market provides a place for ranchers, farmers, specialty food produces and craftsmen to interact with consumers in a family-friendly atmosphere. The Fairview market runs on Saturdays year-round from 10am-3pm.

677 W Campbell Rd, Richardson 512-522-0467 FoursSeasonsMarkets.com

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4th Street between Main & Elm, Frisco 972-829-5706 FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com

Georgia’s Farmers Market Carrying grounded or whole bean coffees, an assortment of teas, over a hundred trail mixes, seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally-made jams, local honey and a wide bread selection, here visitors may find everything on his or her grocery list. The store is open 9am6pm, Monday through Saturday and 9am-5pm on Sundays.

916 E 15th St, Plano 972-516-4765 Facebook.com/GeorgiasFarmers MarketPlano

Good Local Markets From March through December, this market attracts growers and artists throughout the community. Products include clothes, jewelry, art, local produce, meats and cheese, bread and pastries, pickles, jams, specialty foods and more. The Lakeside location is open Saturdays 8am-1pm. The Vickery Meadow location is opened Sundays 10am-3pm.

Lakeside 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas Vickery Meadow 5803 E Northwest, Dalla 972-379-7097 GoodLocalMarkets.org www.NADallas.com

120 W Main St, Grand Prairie 972-237-4599 GPTX.org/FarmersMarket

Grapevine Farmers Market This market in the heart of downtown Grapevine sells pickles, gluten free pastries, goat milk, bath and body products, organic cotton, honey, olive oils and vinegars, tamales, beef jerky, nuts, cheeses, free-range chicken and other natural meats. They’re open April through October, Thursday through Saturday at 8a.m-4p.m.

325 S Main St, Grapevin 817-793-8634 FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com

Ham Orchards This market has been operating since 1979 and consists of 100 acres containing five orchards with approximately 10,000 peach trees and a variety of additional fruit trees. Picked peaches, cider made with fresh fruits, or homemade pies are available to take home. Visitors can also try the markets award winning soft serve ice cream made with their own peaches and strawberries. Starting mid May through Mid August, hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm.

11939 Co Rd 309, Terrell 972-524-2028 HamOrchard.com

Handley Farmers Market This year-round farmers market provides fresh, local and artisanal products. The family-friendly market features farm eggs, baked goods, pickles, jams, salsas, and handmade products such as soaps, fine handmade jewelry, crafts and more. Hours of operation are every Friday and Saturday 9am-3pm.

7101 East Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth 817-714-5846 HandleyFM.net

Keller Farmers Market Every Saturday from May to late October, the market has fresh produce, meats, salsas, live music, chef demonstrations, health presentations, pet products, crafts and more. All vendors sell Texas made products and original art pieces. Hours of operation are 8am-noon.

1100 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller 682-593-3507 KellerFarmersMarket.com

Little D Farmers Market Every first, second and third Sunday from 10am-3pm, this market provides fresh produce, pastries, cold-pressed juice, kombucha, ice cream and an array of handmade goods crafted by local neighborhood artists.

425 Bedford St, Dallas 214-744-0100 TrinityGroves.com/Little-D Farmers-Market

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North Richland Hills Farmers Market For more than ten years, this market has been carrying local products that support Texas farmers. Items for sale include produce, canned goods, candy, nuts, pottery and plants. Hours of operation are 8am-7pm Monday-Saturday and 9am-6pm on Sunday.

7700 David Blvd, N Richland Hills 817-428-7075 NRHFarmersMarket.com

This small independent market hand picks their produce based on color, taste, and nutritional value. The fruits and veggies comes in daily, and several of the market’s gluten free partners are also non-GMO verified. You will also find unique Texas handmade items. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8am-8pm and Sundays 9am-8pm.

6871 Rufe Snow Dr, Fort Worth 817-281-4313 RufeSnowMarket.com

Ridgmar Farmers Market This is a year-round indoor market that carries fruit, vegetables, jams, peanuts, flowers and plants. Hours of operation are Fridays-Saturdays 8am-8pm and Sundays-Thursdays 8am-7pm.

900 State Highway 183 N, across from Ridgmar Mall, Fort Worth, Texas 817-246-7525 FarmersMarketOnline.com/fm/RidgmarFarmersMarket.html

Rockwall Farmers Market Since 2008, this market has provided fresh produce and specialty foods such as grass-fed meats, fresh baked artisans breads, farm eggs, seafood, honey, jams, pasta, tamales and more to the community. Local talent plays live music every week. Hours of operation are 8am-12pm May until September.

101 Rusk St, Rockwall 214-796-5148 RockwallFarmersMarket.org

Previously ranked the #1 farmers market in Texas, they have local fed beef and free range chicken, pasta, baked goods, sauce, wine, flowers, old fashioned candy, ice cream, art, live music and face painting every Saturday at Chestnut Square from 8am-12pm and every Thursday at Adriatica from 3-6pm.

Rosemeade Market & Greenhouse

Chestnut Square: Corner of Anthony and McDonald, McKinney Adriatica: Corner of Virginia Pkwy and Adriatica, McKinney 972-562-8790 ChestnutSquare.org/Farmers Market/

3646 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton 972-306-2899 RosemeadeMarket.com

This market and greenhouse is stocked with variety of plants, seasonal fruits, local meals, dairy, vegetable and natural and organic foods. The market is open 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday 8am-7pm and Sundays 9am7pm.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market The market is from 8am-noon, every Saturday, rain or shine, through September 17th. Farmers and growers practice natural, sustainable and organic techniques, and all products come from a 150 mile radius of Dallas County. Special items include baked goods, cheeses, tamales, meats and pastas.

All Angel’s Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas FarmersMarket@SaintMichael.org SaintMichaelsMarket.com

The Market Place DFW The Mesquite location is opened every 2nd and 4th Saturday from April through October and the Garland location is opened every 3rd Saturday from April through October. The market supports local growers, artists, craftsmen and merchants. Hours of operation are 9am-2pm.

120 W Main St, Mesquite 108 N 6th S, Garland 469-275-9616 TheMarketPlaceDFW.com

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Cold Springs Farm and CSA

Farms and Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSA)

This farm provides quality heirloom, rare, and commercially extinct fruits and veggies using organic and sustainable production practices. Free range eggs, pastured heritage hogs, and honey is also available. Contact through the website for more information.

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Deep Roots CSA This CSA provides customers with produce from Chandler Family Farm, Gopher Knoll Farm, and Highway 19 Produce and Berries, all of which use organic methods free from pesticides and genetically modified seeds.

18151 E Highway 175, Mabank.

903-910-5663 JChandlerWehling@gmail.com DeepRootsCSA.net

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Asteri Acres This is a certified naturally grown suburban microfarm that grows flowers, herbs, speciality vegetables, fruits and free range chicken eggs. Earthworms and seeds are also available for purchase. The farm is committed to nurturing their soil and practicing permaculture principles. Asteri Acres can sometimes be found at Dallas Farmers Market, or customers can contact them for CSA or pickup details.

This urban farm was created to supply local and organic produce to restore health, provide employment and ignite hope in South Dallas. The garden carries a range of produce including tomatoes and collards. Raw and natural honey, free range chicken eggs and more can also be found on the farm.

Products are offered at farmers markets and at the farm itself. The Facebook has details on selling locations.

Garland 214-684-9809 AsteriAgency.com/Farm.html

6905 Bexar St, Dallas 469-400-9601 BontonFarms.com

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The small specialty farm uses organic methods to grow more than 200 types of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. They avoid the use of GMO seeds, and specialize in growing flowers that are normally not imported or shipped. Those interested can become a member of their CSA program and receive their produce and herbs weekly. The farm can be contacted by emailing them through their website.

201 E Rabbit Cove Rd, W Tawakoni BarkingCatFarm.com

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This third generation family farm uses an artisan approach while using sustainable farming and ranching practices. While raising their free range and grass fed beef they use no grain, hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. They offer their meat via internet, phone and email, as well at the Little Elm Farmers Market, Friso Farm Stop and McKinney Farmers Market.

Paducah, TX 806-683-2590 BuckCreek.com

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Eden’s Garden CSA Farm This farm has provided non-GMO and non-certified/traditional organic produce that is grown without synthetic pesticides/herbicides or fertilizers to the community for more than ten years. The farm is currently accepting applications for their CSA. 100 percent of yearly membership fees go directly to support the farm.

Members have an opportunity to visit and pick produce. Work share opportunities are available. Visits are by appointment only.

710 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs 214-348-3336 EdensOrganicGardenCenter.com

Elizabeth Anna Farm & Garden Market This city farm provides flowers, Texas native plants, herbs, fruit and veggie plants, organic and heirloom seeds, organic fertilizers, green cleaning products, speciality food items and more. Consumers also have the opportunity to join their CSA or choose from a range of classes related to farming. Chicks, ducks and goats are for adoption. Volunteer opportunities

are available. Hours of operation are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am5pm. CSA pickup is on Fridays and Saturdays.

2825 8th Ave, Fort Worth 817-922-0930 ElizabethAnna.net

Frankie’s Fresh Foods This family-owned farm located in Fort Worth grows a variety of vegetables in a greenhouse year-round.

Depending on the season, visitors can purchase pickles, salad greens, blueberries, blueberry plants, cucumbers and other locally made goods.

Customers may contact them through email for current produce availability and delivery locations. Produce can be found at Keller Farmers Market Saturdays 8am-12pm May-October, and W 7th St Farmers Market Thursdays 5pm-8pm year round.

Keller Farmers Market, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller W 7th Farmers Market 2913 Crockett St Ft Worth LocalHarvest.org/Frankies Fresh-Foods-M60034

Good Earth Organic Farm Since 1984, this family farm has served consumers throughout Dallas and North Texas. The farm provides organic produce, grass-fed pastureraised lamb, grass-fed beef, organic pecans and more. All plants, pastures and livestock are not treated with pesticides, herbicides or other toxic chemicals. Farm visits are available by appointment via call or text only.

chickens, lamb, beef, herbs, compost, vanilla extract, soap, flowers and more.

They are opened every Saturday, but visitors must make an appointment by phone or email.

410 Estelle Ln, Lucas 972-359-9207 Sandra_Green@SBCGlobal.net GreenFamFarm.Blogspot.com

Homestead Farms Using an all natural and environmentally-friendly approach, the farm produces raw goat milk, grass fed beef, eggs and produce. The farm also sells different meats and products from local farms and companies. Other products include raw honey, soap, pickles, jams, kombucha, salsa, nuts, olive oil and more available to purchase. They are opened Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-6pm.

4160 Keller Hicks Rd, Fort Worth 817-431-4277 Homestead-Farms.net

Jacob’s Reward Farm This farm sells eggs that are soy free, non-GMO, and provides farm tours for groups and families. Knitting, spinning crochet, fiber arts and farm skills classes are also available. Their 2016 fiber CSA shares are temporarily on hiatus. Retail sales are by appointment through phone.

Paca D’Lites Alpaca Ranch This ranch sells alpacas wool products, yarn, chicken eggs, duck eggs and other products. Their free range chickens have access to more than four acres and are fed non-GMO and non-soy products. They also solely use organic materials and don’t use any pesticides or chemicals on their pastures. Customers may contact them through phone or email them through their website.

3603 Hogge Dr, Parker 972-442-0110 PacaDLites.com

The Log House Farm The chicken ranch provides a natural environment for their hens to produce colorful and nutritious eggs.

The pasture raised chickens mainly eat clovers, herbs, grasses and bugs supplemented by Texas produced non-GMO feed. Call or text to make an appointment to pickup eggs by the dozen at the farm.

7814 Forney Rd, Dallas 469-454-8564 LocalHarvest.org/The-Log HouseFarm-M50371

4308 Church Ln, Parker 214-284-9218 JacobsReward.com

8571 FM 272, Celeste 903-496-2070 GoodEarthOrganicFarm.com

Green Acres Family Farm This small farm grows and raises their food for personal consumption, but they often have an overflow of products. They raise their animals on pasture with non-medicated, nonGMO and non-soy feed. They do not use any chemical herbicides or pesticides. Items available include eggs,

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This lawn top dressing company provides organic and pet-friendly seeding, mulch and compost products. Delivery service is available. Lawn leveling and sodding is also available. The company is a member of Keep Denton Beautiful. Clients may call to schedule a free estimate.

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Bruce Miller Nurseries This nursery has provided a wide variety of gardening products to the Dallas Metroplex and East Texas community since 1969. Items for purchase include flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables directly from growers. Organic soil building products and insecticides are also available.

Spring and summer hours are Monday through Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 10m-5pm.

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This company has been serving the community since 1987. The garden has more than eight acres of pottery, iron yard art, Native Texas plants, trees and rock pallets. The staff have more than 100 years of combined experience, and include certified nursery professionals, three plant science graduates and a licensed irrigator. A range of organic plants and compost products are available. Spring and Summer hours are Monday through Saturday 8am-6pm.

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This garden center is a recipient of Best Garden Center by D Magazine.

The managers are Master Certified Nursery Professionals by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association.

Products include roses, shrubs, vines, trees, groundcover, fertilizers, soil amendments and a variety of colorful garden plants and flowers. Open daily 9am-7pm.

Since 1969, this nursery has been providing fresh crops from the country.

The garden center houses a range of annuals, perennials, fruit trees, ornamental grasses, succulents, cacti, mulch, organic potting soil and organic fertilizers. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 8am-6pm.

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Happy Gardens Organic Landscaping This full-service Fort Worth company provides organic landscaping, designing, building, and maintenance. Memberships include Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and Association of Professional Landscape Designers. The landscape professionals can be contacted via phone or email.

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Living Earth This company provides organic mulch, sand, gravel, rock, stone, soil, and more. For more than 20 years, the business has also reused and recycled tree limbs, brush, leaves and grass clippings. Green roof services are also available. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am5pm and Saturday 7:30am-1pm.

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Maestro-Gro This company has been providing organic fertilizers and natural products since 1987. The products are found in more than 75 lawn & garden/nursery retailers throughout the area. All ingredients are safe, natural and nontoxic. The company can be contacted via phone.

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This nursery provides organic gardening supplies, plants, landscaping, pet supplies, and more. The company has been a part of the Fort Worth gardening community since 1914.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.

This nursery specializes in all-organic native plants, fertilizers, pest control, bird feed, pet foods, and lawn and tree care. Organic maintenance, landscaping design, and installation services are also available. A range of Texas Native plants are also available. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8am-5:30pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

Since 1979, the experienced designers, degreed horticulturalists, and technicians at this garden center and landscape design center have served the community. Sustainable and organic gardening is used to grow annuals, perennials, trees, mulches, fertilizer, fountains and pottery on the company’s seven-acre nursery. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8am-5:30pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

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North Haven Gardens

Redenta’s

Since 1951, this garden center has provided Texas Natives, edibles, pottery, succulents, gifts, perennials, roses, and more. A range of garden education classes and workshops are available for beginners and advanced gardeners alike. Yoga classes are also available. The center recently opened a cafe with farm fresh food as well. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

This company has been providing organic gardening and landscape design since 1992. Items for sale include plants, perennials, herbs, roses, annuals, shrubs, trees, native plants, 100 percent organic soil amendments, and more. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 9am6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

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Schmitz Garden Center

Ron’s Organic Dynamics All plants, trees and shrubs at this garden center are organically grown and tended to. Wind chimes, gifts and candles are also available. The company owner is a Texas Certified Landscape Professional, Certified Arborist, Master Certified Nursery Professional, licensed irrigator, licensed Pesticide Applicator, and member of Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. Hours of operation are 8am-6pm.

1820 S Beltline Rd, Mesquite 972-329-GROW OrganicDynamics.com

2001 Skillman St, Dallas 214-823-9421 Redentas.com This family owned and operated garden center and retail nursery provides a range of gardening products and services. Items for sale include flowers, grasses shrubs, garden and lawn supplies, seed and fertilizers, jewelry, home and patio decor, and more. Specializations include landscape design, irrigation management, organic lawn care, and tree care.

Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-6pm.

1616 Arrowhead Dr, Flower Mound 972-539-5350 SchmitzGardenCenter.com

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Walton’s Garden Center This garden center has been serving the community since 1986. Products include organic fertilizers, organic plant food, organic soils, organic mulch, and organic insect, disease and animal control. Popular services include arbor construction, outdoor living, outdoor kitchens, planting, and irrigation. Hours of operation include Monday through Saturday 8:30am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.

8652 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-321-2387 WaltonsGarden.com

Weston Gardens For more than 30 years, this garden center has provided a range of plants and design services. Products include Texas Natives, antique roses, perennials, shrubs, trees, wines, ornamental grasses and more. Spring to Fall hours are Monday through Friday 10am6pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm.

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Tedei: One lady told me the first food her baby ever ate was a piece of organic peach from a tree I just harvested. This was overwhelming and touching for me. CSA allows for consumers to have a direct relationship with their farmer.

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What are some of the benefits that farms and community supported agriculture (CSA) bring to you, your community and society at large?

Do you have any words of inspiration for those interested in joining a CSA or growing their own food?

Tedei: This is something that is a natural fit for me. Most women have a real nurturing side to them, whether for children or seedlings.

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Thomas: Farming is in my blood, and it’s all I ever wanted to do. Because of my background in ornamental horticulture and postgraduate in weed science/ Beverly Thomas’ plant pathology, I Veggie Van feel I am a better steward of the soil than many farmers.

Local, farm-fresh produce often tastes better because it is picked at the height of ripeness, and it directly bolsters the local economy. I also have a VeggieVan that allows me to carry my organic produce, and there is a freezer on board so I can sell pastured beef, pork, poultry and lamb. I take my van to food deserts to help people with little to no access to fresh food.

Tedei: Care about what you put into your body. Do not grab food because it is cheap and on sale; think about it.

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un hats, sun shades and non-toxic sunscreen are all summer essentials to protect our skin from excessive sun exposure, but we help also prevent sun damage from the inside-out. Here is a splash of colorful foods to can add to any diet that will help protect our skin and promote healing.

The three tenets of skin health are shield the skin, support the skin and screen the skin. Holistic practitioners recommend preventing excessive exposure (shield), as well as routine assessments such as physical examina-

tion of the skin, dietary logs to monitor nutrient and water intake (support) and annual computer-regulated thermography (screen) to analyze current body functions and detect areas of imbalance before they are seen as surface symptoms.

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Tomatoes: Lycopene is a carotenoid found in tomatoes that can neutralize free radicals caused by sun damage. Studies report ingestion of 55 grams (quartercup) of tomato paste daily results in acute reduction of reddening following sun exposure.

TIP: Cooking or smashing the tomatoes makes lycopene more bioavailable and increases absorption.

Carrots: Beta carotene found in carrots can help protect the skin from free radical damage caused by the sun. It also stimulates melanin production, which helps the skin develop darker tones rather than reddening.

TIP: Carrot seed (cold-pressed or essential) and other essential oils do not offer significant SPF protection alone.

Turmeric: Turmeric (Curcumin) possesses strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help combat damage from UVB light. In addition, curcumin has been shown to induce the tumor suppressor gene p53. Turmeric can be used in topical creams as well as added to a daily diet for enhanced protection. TIP: Black pepper increases turmeric absorption by 2,000 times.

Green leafy vegetables: Lutein and zeaxanthin are powerful phytonutrients found in greens. Astaxanthin, found in algae, has up to 50 to 500 times more powerful antioxidant activity. These antioxidants can even halt undesirable cell growth caused from UV light.

TIP: Greens can be added into soups, sauces and mixed into salads to provide a nutrient-dense meal.

Almonds: Almonds are high in vitamin E and quercetin, which helps protect the skin and promote cellular healing from sun damage.

TIP: As few as 20 almonds contain enough vitamin E to provide sun protection.

Flax seed: Flax is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. The National Institutes of Health indicates that flax seed oil can offer protection against UV rays, help skin cells heal, as well as keep the skin moisturized.

TIP: Flax seed oil can be added to smoothies to improve creaminess and boost nutrient value.

Pomegranates: Pomegranate seeds are high in antioxidants and ellagic acid, which has been shown to provide UVA/UVB light protection.

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ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form.

The following clues let you know you’re on the right track.

You realize you’ve been training for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be.

You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspected opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the journey. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities.

Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose.

You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re called to do.

The universe rolls out the red carpet. When called to do what is needed for the highest good of all beings, the universe bends over backwards to hand you whatever you need.

No request is too small. Unexpected money flows in and other resources appear just as you’re ready to give up.

You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track to do.

People find you. Few can fulfill a calling alone. Most of us need a tribe to lift us up as we do brave, scary, world-changing things. When you’re aligned with your life purpose, the right people, including magicwielding mentors, will find you at the right time, if only you’re courageous enough to be vulnerable about what you’re being called to do.

Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, is the author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com).

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remember the moment I had what I call my ‘golf game epiphany,’” recalls Steve Hughes, a passionate golfer from Richmond, Missouri. “I realized that my main obstacles were in my head, and from that day on, my golf game changed.”

In any athletic or fitness endeavor, the pursuit of excellence unfolds an array of challenges. While golf presents some of the toughest hurdles to improvement, any links enthusiast can better their game by acquiring a champion’s mindset. Applying a few Zen techniques and disciplines adapted from the Buddhist tradition of mindful awareness—which teaches that the mind is everything—can work wonders.

Zen Golf master and performance psychologist Joe Parent, Ph.D., of Ojai, California, advises: “The key is finding a way to let the ‘thinking’ mind do all the preliminaries to physical performance—selecting a target, judging the lie, gauging weather influences, etc.—and then letting our ‘intuitive’ mind take over, enabling our body to make a swing that’s free from second-guessing ourselves.” He calls the optimal playing mentality, “Not too tight, not too loose.” It’s the sweet spot that allows us to perform via our best self. Some key techniques 36

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Developing mental fortitude takes us even further than we can imagine.

Mastery is born from discipline, focused attention and a deep core desire to adopt habits and behaviors that will upgrade our mindset.

Author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, Parent teaches his students to enter a state that he calls “trusting versus trying.” He teaches a “one stroke at a time” approach, which emphasizes awareness of being in the present moment, as many contemplative spiritual traditions do.

When the golfer is deeply engaged in the present moment with just the right level of emotional intensity, free of distractions and worries about future swings, they become integrated with what’s taking place on the course in the here and now to the point of total absorption.

In yoga, pranayama, or breathing techniques, are employed to promote relaxation in the mind and body. The Zen approach to golf uses breath work to allow body and mind to make the most fluid and powerful golf swing possible for the player. “The single factor that sets apart the top performers

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in any athletic discipline from the rest of us is their state of mind,” says Craig Perkins, a yoga master and founder of the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja California, Mexico. “From all my years of yogic study, there’s one teaching that always sticks with me: If we want to master our game, whether it’s golf, yoga or chess, we must first and foremost master our mind.” Practitioners maintain that, meditation can take our mental game to its optimal level and Perkins believes, “Meditation is the number one practice for cultivating self-trust.”

Positive visualization, which can be supported by meditation, is another method champion golfers leverage to improve their performance levels. Parent teaches his students, “Establish a clear image in your mind’s eye, and the body will follow.” Repeating this technique with every shot helps the golfer cultivate the habit of positive visualization by seeing the results.

Physical prowess is of little consequence if our mental game is off.

Under the intense pressure of a golf match, execution suffers when performance anxiety isn’t kept under control.

While many golfers have what it takes to succeed—the requisite native ability, experience, technique and talent—mental hang-ups can cause them to call it a day. Detrimental habits can undermine our self-confidence, as well as our score.

The solution lies in pinpointing what’s behind them and applying pertinent Zen techniques to either gradually alleviate or winningly work with them.

Hughes, who makes his home overlooking the greens of Shirkey Golf Course, says, “It’s about getting out of your own way. When you’re at one with the game as it presents itself, you know your game will be much better than when your mind is racing off to work issues, family dramas and all the other usual life stuff. When I learned how to establish myself in this present moment awareness, not only did my golf game change for the better, so did the rest of my life.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@ gmail.com.

Landfill Dump Reclaimed as PGA Golf Course

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allas’ Trinity Forest Golf Club, located less than 10 minutes from downtown Dallas on Great Trinity Forest Boulevard and conceived about three years ago, is scheduled to open by early fall, perhaps as soon as September 1. The site is located in the midst of the 6,000-acre Great Trinity Forest on what was a 400acre unusable landfill. The facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course with a clubhouse on the ninth hole, a world-class practice academy and a short course,

all designed by Championship course designers Coore and Crenshaw.

Developers are constructing all the necessary infrastructure for hosting prestigious events held by the PGA Tour, PGA of America and United States Golf Association.

Significantly, it is built completely on a closed landfill. The turf part of the course is 70 acres and the remaining half is endangered Blackland forest restoration all around the course and intermingled within it. Although drainage was a major undertaking, some potential problems were minimized because the landfill had been settling for more than 30 years and had low levels of methane gas.

What is unique about Trinity Forest Golf Club is the attention to environmental restoration and detail; it is a completely different design not

available to golfers in Texas—treeless, with wide fairways, turf and plants adaptable to Texas heat and humidity, explains Kasey Kauff of Woods Capital, developer of the golf club.

The layout measures 7,300 yards from the tips and plays to a par of 71 with 11 par 4 holes, four par 3 holes and three par 5 holes. Three holes cross a deep ravine and three others have split fairways. Most of the greens are slightly elevated, with tightly mowed surrounding areas.

Trinity Forest will become host for the AT&T Byron Nelson Tournament no later than 2019. The tourna-

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Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Australia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project.

There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain.

When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network.

Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation.

“This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks Immordino-Yang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way.

The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit,

using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work and play time.

In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.”

Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits.

While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks.

“If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable.

Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise.

“A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says.

“While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.”

The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work.

Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.”

Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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calendarofevents All Calendar events for the August issue must be received by July 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

THURSDAY, JULY 7

FRIDAY, JULY 1

4th of July Weekend at the Dallas Arboretum – Jul 1-4. 6pm-9:30pm. Enjoy five days of Patriotic and Family Fun featuring live local music, a petting zoo, face painting, a Naturalization ceremony, garden activities, snacks, and more. $15. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-5156525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Attendees drum their prayers and set intentions through rhythm. Percussion instruments are provided but people may bring their own. Free. The Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

Yoga in the Park – 8-9am. Enjoy a relaxing yoga session surrounded by the beauty of nature with Dare to Dream Yoga. Beginners Welcome. $5 Park Entrance. Tom Mays Unit at the W Cottonwood Springs Trailhead. Call to reserve your space: 915-566-6441.

Adrianna.Weickhardt@TPWD.Texas.gov.

Fall Tomato Success – 1:30-2:30pm. July is the optimum time for getting tomato transplants into prepared soil for the fall season. Site, soil, timing, watering and all the basics for tomato success will be covered. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316. NHG.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

Let Freedom Roll – 6:30-10:30pm. Join the Turkish Cafe and the America’s Defenders Foundation (501c3) for a Great American Star-Spangled Event to celebrate freedom and honor veterans. $15-$400.

8412 Preston Rd 450, Plano. TurkishCafeEvents@ gmail.com.

MONDAY, JULY 4

Yappier Hour – 5:30-8:30pm. This happy hour accommodates pups! Everyone is invited to bring their furry friends for refreshing cocktails and dinner. Dog menu is available. Chef Point Cafe, 5901 Watauga Rd, Watauga. 817-656-0080. ChefPointCafe.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 5

Protein Nutrition & Weight Loss Seminar – 6-7pm. Dr. Jose Lozano and Dr. Omesh Singh at Primary Care Associates of Texas and staff, cordially invite the community to a nutrition education and weight loss workshop. Free. Primary Care Associate of Texas, SE John Jones Dr FM RD 731, Burleson.

Bit.ly/28P71lP.

How to be Persistent and Stay Motivated – 11:30am-1pm. Join the Mid-Cities JP Co-Op host Guest Speaker Sandy Guest, QNMD. Bring your tablet or smart phone for some on hands training about Zoom and Voxer. Free. East Buffet Restaurant, 4023 W Airport Fwy, Irving. Bit.ly/28O8dAZ.

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Enchanted “Rock Star” Party – 5:30-11pm. Come join Enchanted Rock Staff and members of the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of Stargazing.

Bring a chair, snack, and water. $7/13+, Free/12 and Under. Meeting at The cul-de-sac near the Summit Trail. 830-685-3636. Scott.Whitener@ TPWD.Texas.gov.

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White Rock Lake Clean-up – 8:15am. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. Free.

Love of the Lake office, NE corner of Garland Rd and Buckner Blvd. 214-455-2115. GingerCanyon@ USA.net.

Autism Awareness Family Celebration – 9-11am.

During the July Autism Awareness Family Celebration attendees can have some out of this world fun as they blast off for an art exploration of outer space. Registration required. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. Access@DMA. org. DMA.org.

Meditation 101 Workshop – 2-4pm. Attendees will explore meditation and supporting tools - using visualization and breath awareness to calm and center the mind to reduce stress. During the guided meditation there will be a grounding exercise along with an energetic scan. $30 by June 30, $40 after.

Dallas Yoga Cetner, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 11

How to Make Your Own Kombucha – 6pm. Attendees will learn step-by-step how to make their own kombucha. Each guest that RSVPs will receive his/her own SCOBY (kombucha starter), and a bottle of flavored kombucha. Free. Optimized Living Institute, 1858 E Keller Pkwy Ste C, Keller. 817431-9911. OptimizedLivingInstitute@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 12

Free Movie Screening of Jumbo Wild – 7-8:30pm.

Learn about controversy surrounding the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort in the Purcell Mountains.

Free. Brookhaven College, Building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. 972-699-1687. Kirk Miller@DallasSierraClub.org.

Muscle Testing Technique – 7-8:30pm. Muscle testing is a method by which one can read the body’s balance and strength within ones own electrical/ muscular system, and gain insight into what food, substances, emotions and people can add to ones well-being or take away from it. $20. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. 817-847-0900. Felicia@AbundantLife WellnessCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Professional Women’s Power Brunch – 10:30am12:30pm. This event is presented by the National Association of Professional Women and the North Dallas Women Entrepreneur Network. Open to all women. $15. The Egg & I Restaurant, 3328 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 469-569-2204. Janet@ SavvyGirlContent.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 14

The Artist’s Way – 7-9pm. The Artist’s Way is a spiritual path, initiated and practiced through creativity. Creative discovery and exploration are achieved through readings, exercises, tasks and check-ins. CSL Dallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. Register online: CSLDallas.org/Calendar-Item/The-Artists-Way-5-4.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

‘til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. This event presents live outdoor concerts featuring the best in regional music talent paired with film screenings and food in the Nasher Garden. Free.

The Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas.

214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Healing Drum Circle Ceremony – 7:30-9pm. This gathering creates opportunities for people to join in community to drum their intentions, prayers and desires. Leading drummer Kenny Kolter has facilitated over 100 drum circles nationally. $15 Early Bird, $20 After. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

Workout Wednesday Zumba – 8:30am. Celebrate National Park and Recreation month by enjoying a Zumba class at Town Center Plaza led by an instructor from The Core. Free. 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell.

children may grow up with self-respect and respect for others. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. 972-254-5562.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

Meditation for Families with Children Age 5-10 – 10:30am-12pm. A class for helping families explore values of peace, love, respect and happiness so that

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Late Night Film: Marie Antoinette – 9pm. Sophia Coppola’s stylized take on the tragic life of Marie Antoinette follows the French Queen from her marriage at age 14 to the fall of Versailles. Members/ Free, Non-Members/$15. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

savethedate FRIDAY, JULY 15 -16 Wellness Retreat Weekend Three life-giving workshops including “The Power of Intentions & Abundance, ” “The Vision Board Workshop” and “Manifesting Miracles”. Plus you get your choice of 2-3 spa services, a spa gift bag valued at $300, vegan and raw food preparation and prize drawings. $525 early bird by June 15. $449 for 2 days.

Payment plan options available.

Facilitated by Fran Leigh Love Thyself Day Spa 1015 Coit Rd, Suite 349, Richardson For more information contact 972-644-4065

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve – 8-11am. Come to the hilly terrain of Cedar Ridge Preserve to help maintain one of the better trail networks in Dallas. The Sierra Club is responsible for the Possum Haw Trail. Free. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas.469-223-7902. GingerCan yon@USA.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Summer Psychic/Holistic Fair – 3-6pm. The fair includes a broad variety of providers including Reiki healers, psychic mediums, artists, and more. Free Admission. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. 972-291-2710.

LabyrinthWalkCoffeehouse.com/PsychicFairs.html.

Wombs, Wisdom & Women’s Work – 4-7pm.

Attendees learn to record/track dreams, engage in Sacred Dream Circle, build a Sacred Toolbox, discuss women’s health and spirituality intersections, and open through meditation practices specifically for women. $25. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, Dallas. 903-343-4764. YogaBy Rachael@outlook.com.

MONDAY, JULY 18

An Evening of Miracles with Michael Mirdad – 7-9pm. During this intimate evening with Michael, attendees can learn how to understand and apply the principles of miracles or healing and learn to apply and receive such in every part of life. $20.

CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 830-265-0197. CSLDallas.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 19

Kids Yoga Camp – Jul 18-22. 1-3pm. Kids yoga uses fun, positive and mindful movement that incorporates cooperative learning games, share circles and other energetic activities and team work. Ages 4-10 years old. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. Call for details: 469-285-3559.

CrescentYoga@att.net. CrescentYogaStudio.com.

Nature’s Oils For Your Home – 6:30-8pm. Join Barney & Claudine Annis, dōTERRA Silver Wellness Advocates, to learn how to support health and vitality with nature’s oils. Free. RSVP for details.

Bit.ly/28O37s2.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

Kids Fairy and Miniature Gardens – Attendees

learn to plant, imagine and create his or her own world in miniature and take home the project.

All materials, including a 12 inch bowl container, potting soil, moss, a selection of stones, and kids choice of 5 plants is provided. $25-$30. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214363-5316. NHG.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 21

Coffee & Conversations – 10:30-11:30am. Enjoy a cup of coffee and make new friends while learning about the products and opportunities Rodan + Fields has to offer. Free. Snug on the Square, 109 N Kentucky, McKinney. Bit.ly/28Ye48H.

Scope Out Sculpture Collection – 12pm. Learn something new about an old favorite in this super fun and informative discussion about George Segal’s Rush Hour with Nasher Educator, Lynda Wilbur.

The Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas.

214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Operation Kindness Volunteer Hands-on Training – 3:30-5pm. At this group training, attendees will practice handling dogs and cats and tour the shelter. Must complete volunteer application and webinar training to participate. Free. 3201 Earhart Dr, Carrollton. 972-418-PAWS. OperationKindness. org/opk/?page_id=283.

FRIDAY, JULY 22

Women’s Hike to West Cottonwood Springs – 6-9am. This is an opportunity for females of all ages who may feel fear about the activity of hiking. Learn the basics about safety and hiking in the desert. $5/Park Entrance Fee, $3/Tour Fee. Franklin Mountains State Park, Meet at Tom Mays Unit – West Cottonwood Springs trailhead. Must call to register: 915-566-6441. Adrianna.Weickhardt@ TPWD.Texas.gov.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Water Conservation Class – 11am-12:30pm. July is the season when the lawn is dry and water bills go up. Making minor changes to appliances around the house can save thousands of gallons of water each year. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellNaturePark.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 24

Indie Summer Fair – 10am-6pm. Indie Summer Fair is a celebratory event where people come together to enjoy two days of shopping, music, food, entertainment, creative workshops and interactions. $5-$10. Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Dr, Parker. Facebook.com/isfusa.

Summer Sweat Series 2016 – 2-4pm. No experience or equipment necessary for workouts. Complimentary water provided. Workout open to 13+.

Complimentary pool access, sips and light bites will provided to all attendees 21+. Free. The Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas. Brittni.

Hunt@Westin.com.

MONDAY, JULY 25

Wine & Wisdom Social Networking – 7-10pm.

Jacklyn Shapiro debunks the myths of the business credit system.She addresses common misconceptions of business credit as attendees “wine» down, and network with small business owners in the Dallas area. Free. The Work Place Centers, 17330 Preston Rd 200D, Dallas. Facebook.com/Work placeCenters.

TUESDAY, JULY 26

Free Knife Skills and Cooking Class – 6-8pm.

Attendees learn how to chop, dice, and slice like a TV chef and discover how the correct techniques combined with the sharpest knives can enhance meal prep. Free. Cutco Kitchen, 700 Alma Dr 108, Plano.

972-767-8361. CutcoKitchen.com/Events/Category/ Kitchen-Party-Plano/.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

Kids Workshop: My First Herb Pot – 2-3:30pm.

North Haven Gardens shows attendees how to grow his or her own culinary mini-garden in this workshop for beginning gardeners, herbal first-timers and younger children. Ages 6-14. $25-$30. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214363-5316. NHG.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 28

Dallas Career Fair – 11am-2pm. Register for this event and receive immediate access and your VIP pass to this event. Use your VIP pass at the entrance and get in front of hiring managers. Free.

Bit.ly/28Rmyit.

FRIDAY, JULY 29

CrossFit Fort Worth East – 4-7pm. Join Body Fat Test of North Texas for Body Composition Testing by a Mobile Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing Clinic. $49. CrossFit Fort Worth, 1801 Airport Fwy, Bedford. Bit.ly/28Ol89X.

savethedate FRIDAY, JULY 29 - 31 Dallas Yoga Center Weekend Wellness Retreat at Cedar Creek Lake Spend a weekend recharging and relaxing with yoga, wellness, nutrition – with intention and tools for better self-care. Retreat includes: Yoga twice daily, guided meditation, aromatherapy, Wine tasting, vegetarian meals, fresh juices, healing and more. Attendees will also experience holistic skin care, clean make up and create a personalized goal plan.

Hosted by : Chelsey Charbeneau and Megan Dennen from DYC To register call 214-443-9642

SATURDAY, JULY 30

Teen Workshop: Illuminating Installations – 1-4pm. Learn how artists Dan Flavin, Robert Irwin, and Stephen Antonakos use fluorescent light as their art medium. $5/Member, $8/Non-Member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Clear the Path: Remove Energetic Blockages – 2-5pm. There are 7 main energy systems of the body that can become blocked. Attendees can come and learn to be the greatest version of his or herself, by clearing a path within the energetic system. $35.

Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. 817-847-0900. Felicia@Abun dantLifeWellnessCenter.com.

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SUNDAY, JULY 31

Painting the Modern Garden – 1:30-4:30pm.

From the exhibition walls to the wonder and beauty of artists’ gardens like Giverny and Seebüll, the film takes a magical and widely travelled journey. $6. Moviehouse & Eatery Keller, 250 Rufe Snow, Keller. Bit.ly/28QTji3.

Natural Hair Don’t Care – 3-4:30pm. These workshops are ideal for parents, cosmetologists, college students and anyone in general who wants to learn more about natural hair care. $5-$10. Deep In The Roots Hair Salon, 2617 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas. DeepInTheRoots.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, JULY 30 Reunion Tower Lawn Party 6:30-10pm Live music, food trucks, beer garden, lawn games, and more on the lawn in front of Reunion Tower. North Texas, biggest backyard party – every month during the summer.

Lawn games will be available to rent for free.

Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs.

Location : 692 Sports St, Downtown Dallas For more information, visit ReunionLawnParty.com or call 214-712-7140 • 214-712-7040

savethedate SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 2Nd Annual Lone Star Iced Tea Festival 10am-5pm

Celebrate the “house wine of the South” with tea samples, talks, vendors and shopping, live entertainment, children’s activities, and a Best Iced Tea Contest - all in an air-conditioned, handicapped accessible indoor location!

Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, children 12 & under Free.

Premier Event Center Lakeland Plaza 1165 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville.

Call/text 832-703-0823. IcedTeaFest.org

savethedate THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 FRIDAY, AUG 19 - 23 Reconnective Healing Training Fri, 6:30-10pm; Sat-Tues, 9:30am-7pm Learn about the philosophy, art, and science of Reconnective Healing®. Sat-Sun: experience and discover the healing frequencies with expanded awareness. Mon-Tues: learn how to make this a career. $1428. ($1214 with discount).

For more info: 323-960-0012 or visit TheReconnection.com.

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daily Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes and features online. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors.

Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

Outdoor Sculpture Garden – 11am-5pm, MonWed; 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sun. Located in the heart of downtown is a sculpture garden shaded by mature oaks and filled with pools of water and forceful waterfalls. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Zen to Go – Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Patrons may sit at the bar or in the cafe or take it with them while they shop. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

Happy Hour at Sundown at Granada - 5-7pm.

Half price flatbread, $3 Guns & Oil American Lager, $5 house wine & $4 well drinks. Neighborhood beer garden and restaurant, featuring wild caught seafood, organic meats and dairy, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-823-8305. SundownAtGranada.com.

Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 126pm, weekends. Wine tastings and cheese pairings from a selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.

sunday Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner – 9am5pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314

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W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com.

Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Vickery Meadow Market – 10am-3pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, hand-crafted foods and more. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library – 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas.

214-670-8443.

Meditation at the Crow Collection of Asian Art – 2-3pm. Join Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas in the Crow Collection galleries to learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace and develop a kind and patient attitude toward others.

Free. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. MeditationInTexas.org.

Tai Chi at While Rock Hills Branch Library – 3-4pm. This open-level series of classes use movement, breathing and visualization exercises to relax the body, increase feeling awareness, and sharpen mental focus. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443.

Chakra Sound Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated

by Brother ChiSing. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

monday uBaby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish.

Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@ DallasCityHall.com.

Core 30 – 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-minute core fitness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Every Body Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is

in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Ayurveda Classes – 7-8pm. Learn the ancient Vedic healthcare science. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com.

Monthly Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@ gmail.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

Su/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Kalachandji’s Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A wonderful beginners and intermediate class on yoga. Donation.

Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. This month features discussion about the moon, the asteroid and mars. A gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests presented at a local bar or restaurant. Free. The Live Oak, 1311 Lipscomb St, Fort Worth. FWMuseum.org/PublicKnowledge.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

Taoist.org.

Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Yo-Lates – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Stretch & Digest – 12:15-1pm. Target those trouble muscles for folks who work at a desk - hips, hamstrings, low back, neck - in a slow paced, restorativestyle yoga class. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764.

YogaByRachael@Outlook.com.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org.

DallasUnity.org.

Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail.com.

DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Circle of Men – 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to share with other men. This powerful tool helps men feel better in general. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginnerfriendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice.

No chanting or incense. Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

wednesday Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musicians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Circuit Training – 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Watercolor Classes at Pleasant Grove Branch Library – 5-7:30pm. Students will set up watercolor paintings and learn to mix colors. Painting tips and art history will be discussed. Students should bring basic supplies, but paper and paint will be provided. 7310 Lake June Rd, Dallas. Reservations: 214-670-0965.

Coloring Club for Adults at Oak Lawn Library – 6-7:30pm. We will provide you with colors and coloring pages or you can bring your own. Enjoy time with other creative people, de-stress, and have some fun! Adults 18 and up. 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. 214-670-1359.

Dallas Green Drinks – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

Gong/Sound Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com.

AnandaDallas.org.

Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm.

3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series.

Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton.

Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

Love is the beauty of the soul. ~Saint Augustine

The Darshan Room – 6-8pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. Kalachandji’s, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

TheDarshanRoom.com.

Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network Meeting – First Wed. 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners in Rockwall and surrounding areas to share information, ideas, events and fellowship. $125 annual dues. Cris Stone Pilates, 203 N

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Group Meditation – 6:15-6:45pm. Strengthen your meditation practice by joining us for a half-hour session comprised of various meditation practices.

Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org

Park. PO Box 238, Stonewall. 830-644-2252. Iris.

Neffendorf@TPWD.Texas.gov.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.

Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs.

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted.

Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. Breathe, feel and let go for a moment. All levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

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Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am.

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-7621661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Every Body Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Fit Dance Plus – 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Baby Bounce Basics – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories.

Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker each month. Free.

Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Annual Archery Clinic at LBJ State Park – 6:30-8:30pm. Want to learn or improve your Archery skills? There will be a free Archery clinic every Thursday in June and July at LBJ State Park Baseball field. Archery Equipment provided by the

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Family Fun Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum – 10am-2pm. Join every Friday in the shady Pecan Grove for face painting, a petting zoo, silhouette artist Micki Triggs and music for the little ones. $15. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612.

DallasArboretum.org.

Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Balancing Life Yoga Support Group – 6-8pm.

This support group will meet the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month to help those living with mental illness. The support group is from 6-7pm, followed by yoga practice from 7-8pm. Free for members, $12 for non-members. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln MidTowne, Midlothian. 469-285-3559.

CrescentYogaStudio.com.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214- 242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter. org/TilMidnight.

Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum – 7:309:30pm. Bask in the magic of live music at twilight as Garden Gigs returns to the Dallas Arboretum.

Parking is complimentary. $8/Members, $10/ Non-Members. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6525. KBruton@Dallas Arboretum.org.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/ water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

saturday Good Local Markets – 8am-1pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and ar-

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tisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, handcrafted foods and more. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Grand Prarie Farmer’s Market – 8am-2pm.

Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more. 120 W Main St, Downtown Grand Prairie. GPTX.org/ Businesses/Farmers-Market.

White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas.

214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Yoga in the Park – 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas.

214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org

Cloth Diapering 101 – Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@NADallas.com.

Deadline is the 10th of the month.

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JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS 12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Publisher@NADallas.com to request our media kit.

acupuncture DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving, TX 18601 LBJ, Suite 501 Mesquite, TX 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

As an Oriental medicine doctor, board-certified herbalist, and licensed acupuncturist with 17 years of experience, Dr. Chapa helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers an herbal pharmacy with over 1,000 safe, organic medicines. His office is In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings. See ad, page 14.

EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE Nancy L. Corsaro, L.Ac 2840 Keller Springs Rd. Suite 301, Carrollton, TX 214-793-5684 EastWestAcup@sbcglobal.net EastWestOm.com

Corsaro is Texas and nationally board certified in acupuncture, and uses her skills for pain, digestive issues, stress relief and more. Acupuncture and herbs can help these and many other conditions. The ancient healing modality can also help you maintain good health and balance. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS ROCKWALL HOLISTIC NETWORK 214-454-2842 Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork

Rockwall Holistic Network’s mission is to foster a community of holistic practitioners who serve Rockwall and neighboring cities. The group shares specific modalities of treatment, ideas, marketing opportunities, advice and friendship. Their aim is to help each other grow, while being a wellspring of healthful information for all. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month. See ad, page 33.

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. Located in North Dallas, it provides a student-centered education to approximately 1,000 students, grades 9-12. Our students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by over 200 points.

CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.com

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more.

EDUCATION DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1601 South Lamar, Dallas 214-378-1824 DCCCD.edu

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, including El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake.

DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL 11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org

Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12.

With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. ~Jimmy Dean

DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com We take pride in offering the best selection of vehicles to the DFW Metroplex. The Mitsubishi, all Electric, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. We recognize your time is valuable, strive to make your experience easy and offer you lowest available online prices. We pledge to beat advertised Metroplex offers.

TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE 801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaOfGrapevine.com

Experience TOYOTACARE peace of mind with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. It includes a complimentary worry-free maintenance plan and roadside assistance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.We’re currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and $750 College Graduate Rebate.

See our website for details.

ENERGY BREEZE ENERGY

855-391-WIND (9463) BreezeEnergy.com 100% Pure, Green, Texas.

Wind power uses no water; which is critical in a droughtplagued state. Using wind energy, you’re good to the environment and your wallet.

At an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt hour, our residential rates are lower than TXU and Green Mountain for aver-age 12-month plans. See ad, back cover.

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ENERGY MEDICINE

HAIR CARE

ARTESIAN WELLNESS LLC

SWANK SALON ORGANIC COLOR BAR & BOUTIQUE

Wynette L. Y. Johnson RN Haltom City, Texas 385-319-2841 WynetteJohnson.com Wynettejohnson@comcast.net

15635 Quorum Dr, Addison 972-387-9265 SwankSalon.org

Begin your personal journey towards longevity & radiant health today! Wynette has been an RN since 1983 and will personalize each session. Her team is trained in the use of Craniosacral Therapy, Spectrochrome, DNA music, Emotion Code, Zero Point Technology and essential oils.Wellness begins in the mind. Craniosacral therapy improves your body’s own ability to repair and renew while relieving a full spectrum of discomfort and dysfunction. We offer House Calls by appointment to businesses and homes in the DFW area.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS Dr. William Rea 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite #220, Dallas 214.368.4132 EHCD.com

The Environmental Health Center Dallas is a medical facility whose emphasis is the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Diagnosis and treatment is directed at determining the cause of the illness. Through thorough investigation we determine the correlation of the patient’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating: mold exposure/sensitivity, oil spill exposures, pesticides, chemical exposure/chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more. See ads, page 17.

GREEN HARDWARE GECKO HARDWARE

10233 E Northwest Hwy, Suite 409, Dallas 214-343-1971 GeckoHardware.com

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust.

PRIMACARE

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday– Sunday 8am–5pm.

HERBAL MEDICINE

Gecko Hardware is a new kind of DIY experience for folks seeking to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Combining a traditional True Value store with an urban homesteading / garden center, Gecko offers supplies for green living, gardening and pets as well as home remodeling and renovation, demos and workshops.

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We are a preferred Moroccan Oil & Milkshake salon specializing in color, hair cutting, styling, and complete makeovers. The organic color bar is a top-quality option for the eco-friendly and beauty-conscious mavens with sensitive skin. We know the best techniques, tools and brands in the industry. Schedule your appointment today.

DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving 18601 LBJ Suite 501 Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

Trained in China and graduated from S. Korea’s most prestigious Medical Universities, Dr. Chapa is an Oriental Medical Doctor, Board Certified Herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. He helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers over 1000 safe, organic herbal medicines and formulas.

See ad, page 14.

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ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 19.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 972-772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry.

Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS wants to keep her patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile. They do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad, page 4.

HOMEOPATHY HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442 Cathy@HPWWC.org HealthyHealingArts.com

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease.

Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 13.

MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

375 Municipal Dr Suite 120, Richardson 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. She believes the body is designed to be self-healing, if given what it needs. For those who want to address the root cause of illness with natural solutions, she provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment. See ad, page 34.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com Dr. Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org Dr. Woodward specializes in hormone replacement for men and women, diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes and been a pioneer in bioidentical hormone replacement for 30 years. He developed an innovative and effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones. Call for an appointment.

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AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 8.

PEDIATRICS

PEACEFUL PRESENTS

4851 Legacy Dr, Suite 301, Frisco 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com

Where your child’s health is our passion. We are an integrative holistic practice; offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. We believe optimal health is more than absence of disease. It involves living the lifestyle that promotes and embraces it.

Betty Murray, CN, IFMCP, CHC 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com

NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Natural Healthy Shop has everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products and supplements.

They specialize in special orders.

The shop is fully stocked with groceries, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty products, special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week.

Natural Health Shop

The only retail store in the US devoted solely to the sales of environmentally safe products for everyday use in homes, schools and businesses – we even provide environmentally safe housing. Founded in 1975, our products and the education we provide to our customers is based on extensive research into the fields of chemical sensitivity and environmental illness.

See ads, page 17.

REIKI

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

LIVING WELL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Betty Murray is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who makes the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. A specialist in metabolic and digestive disorders, weight loss resistance and body bio-chemistry master, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health.

Schedule your free 20-minute consultation.

8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 225, Dallas 214-361-9515 AEHF.com

Jessica Hitch 6060 N. Central Expy, Suite 460, Dallas 469-766-8765 Jessica.Elaine.Hitch@gmail.com PeacefulPresents.net Individuals experiencing pain or depression may have depleted or stagnant energy, or ki, might be an underlying cause. Reiki can help balance your energy so that you can experience greater wellbeing.

This nourishing healing energy is administered through gentle touch while you are fully clothed. Healing classes and readings are also available.

SOUND HEALING DALLAS-FORT WORTH ACUTONICS

Mary Burke-Kelly 721 Tradonna Lane, Hurst 817-918-3939 Mary@dfwAcutonics.com DFWAcutonics.com

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.

Certified Acutonics® Practitioner and instructor, Facial Soundscapes Practitioner. Restore body, mind, emotions and spirit to a balanced and healthy state, through vibrational sound tuning forks used on acupuncture points and chakras.

Facials using acupuncture points and Chinese herbs yield dramatic results naturally. CEU/ PDA classes for massage therapists and acupuncturists.

Self/family care workshops. See ad, page 14.

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VETERINARIANS

SPA

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com

10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

Our guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with self-directed detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renew combined with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. This holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests and eco-friendly vibe.

SPIRITUAL 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 16.

ALL CREATURES EVERY SPINE (A.C.E.S.)

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

Through Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and other drug free modalities veterinarians Amy Hayek and Bill Ormston help their animal patients sustain the miracle of life. A.C.E.S. be-lieves that the power that made the body can heal the body.

We offer the highest level of drug free veterinary care available. See ads, pages 37 & 51.

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

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Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further eval-uation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 7.

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Ellis County’s premier yoga studio brings peace to the mind, body and spirit. Teachers are experienced, educated and passionate about sharing their knowledge. Learn techniques to balance the body and ease hectic lifestyles. Crescent Yoga offers a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

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Providing yoga and wellness to the Metroplex since 1989, DYC is a holistic education resource center. . Through the wide breath/ depth of yoga classes, cutting edge somatic modalities and a multifaceted holistic wellness center with a large variety of integrative wellness services, we serve and educate our community and provide tools for healing, growth and self-exploration. See ad, page 3.

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