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JOY TO YOUR WORLD

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DALLASJINGLEBELLRUN.COM The Generational Group Dallas Jingle Bell Run has been a Dallas tradition for over 20 years. This family-friendly event includes a festive nighttime 5k race, 1-mile fun run, and a lively post-race party with a performance by The Spazmatics in the grand ballroom of the Hilton Anatole. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their spirited holiday attire. Each runner will be given a pair of jingle bells and glow sticks to "jingle all the way" through the race. Carolers and live bands line the race course providing encouragement and entertainment for the runners. Proceeds from the Generational Group Dallas Jingle Bell Run beneďŹ t the Trinity Strand Trail and Mavs Foundation.

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Love, Peace and Joy

’ve been reflecting on the universal themes of the holiday season, especially the ones I can use to keep my life and purpose in the world in perspective and moving forward. I found this month’s feature article, “Awakening Global Consciousness,” to be most helpful in this respect, particularly in its description of consciousness as “consciously participating in the evolution of humanity to bring about a world that works for all.”

This description captures what I hope to do as I pursue my God-given purpose, and according to writer, Linda Sechrist, many, many, many other people now hold the same hope. Thus the article’s premise that the world is at or near a “tipping point”, or critical mass, of consciousness. According to author Malcom Gladwell, “Critical mass occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population.” If you’re like me, you’ll find this idea comforting, especially given the steady diet of harsh rhetoric to which we have been exposed this past year.

The key themes I’m focusing on are love, peace and joy. Although you can’t really have one of these qualities without “catching” the others, I believe the greatest of them is love—for people and the planet. Our instruction manual is full of guidance for those who choose to “put on love.” Here are just a few examples:

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” ~ 1 Cor. 13:1-3 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” ~ 1 Cor. 13:4-8 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” ~ Rom. 12:9-10 “Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” ~ Rom. 13:10

While these scriptures speak more directly to loving other people, they are equally applicable to loving our planet—protecting it from misuse and overuse, and from the harmful effects of manmade pollution. And those harmful effects are exponential. The plastic bags and straws that spoil our oceans also injure or kill marine life, and the fossil fuels that emit toxins when burned pose a danger to anything that breathes—not just the birds in the air, but us folks on the ground, too.

This holiday season and beyond, I encourage you to pursue the noble cause of love—of people and planet.

You’ll see how much better life can be for you and everything around you.

Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday.

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WAKE-UP CALL

Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

20 PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor

21 HAVE YOURSELF A HEALTHY LITTLE CHRISTMAS 23 CLEAN AIR PARTNERS HONORED

24 HOLIDAY HAPPINESS HELPERS

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25 THE PAUSE THAT

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This program helps with large and small medical needs and wellness, many times with no out-of-pocket cost or low, discounted prices that may be less than traditional deductibles. Coverage includes both traditional and non-traditional providers such as holistic and integrative professionals at savings up to 50 percent. Using member healthcare providers, plan users can access the services of high-quality health professionals without high monthly premiums, paperwork limitations and preapprovals.

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anta will be at the Prairie Lights light park Holiday Village every night through December 23 listening to holiday wishes and taking pictures with the kids for a fee. Prairie Lights features 4 million lights set along two miles of path.

Hundreds of new displays line and arch over the roads.

Halfway through the drive, visitors can stop at Holiday Village for food, gifts, an indoor Holiday Show and the Holiday Magic Lighted Walk-Through Forest, with tens of thousands of lights arranged in scenes depicting how the holiday season is celebrated around the world. The second half of the drive ends with the world’s largest animated light tunnel.

The Holiday Dreams themed show takes the time-honored elements of the holidays such as its visuals, the music, the colors, the values and the spirit of Christmas and mixes them with a modern spin. The result is a high-energy, exciting show for the whole family.

Cost is $35 to $150 for commercial vehicle load. Location: 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie. For more information, call 972-237-4569 or visit PrairieLights.org.

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he Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Artistry of the Nativity at the DeGolyer House through December 31, with 500 crèches from more than 50 countries, representing cultures from around the world.

In addition to the Ray Harrington and the Joe Christian collections, which the Arboretum owns, the private collections of Joyce and Larry Lacerte, Lydia and Dan Novakov and a life-size crèche from Mary and Mike Terry will also be on display. This is a unique opportunity to see these crèches, as they have never been on public display before.

Each is made of unique materials such as cork, Waterford crystal, horns, seeds, corn husk, glass, adobe, papier-mâché, wood and coconut shells. In addition to the crèches, every room is elaborately decorated in holiday décor.

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e can all get in the holiday spirit instead of stuck in traffic by using the free Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) GoPass app, available in the App Store or Google Play; making it easier to discover these holiday festivities:

Historic Downtown Carrollton features a vibrant display of holiday lights, decorations and “snow”-flocked storefronts in the town square.

December 8 is the perfect time to catch St. Nick at the annual Santa on the Square event. On December 15, snap a selfie with a giant, inflatable snow globe, then browse the shops or to eat at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, a short walk from the Green Line’s Downtown Carrollton Station (HistoricDowntownCarrollton.com).

At Christmas on the Square in Downtown Garland, 100,000 lights adorn the neighborhood and “dance” to music throughout December. The first three Saturdays of the month, Santa will be there, along with carolers, hot chocolate and free movies at the Plaza Theatre. Take the Blue Line to Downtown Garland Station to enjoy the family fun. (ChristmasOnTheSquare. com).

Bishop Arts District shows its creative flair in the awesome lights lining the streets. On December 2, ring in the season at the Poinsettia Walk –champagne with cranberry juice. Participating stores provide the beverage, and the Dallas Streetcar’s Bishop Arts stop puts visitors a few blocks from the merrymaking.

(BishopArtsDistrict.com).

Dallas Zoo Lights also has a satchel-full of creativity through the end of the year with more than a million lights outlining the trees, walkways and sculptural decorations. The spectacle is on display on select evenings; check before taking the Red Line to Dallas Zoo Station (DallasZoo.com).

Downtown Irving does a knockout job of dressing up Centennial Park with beautiful lights and a series of holiday-themed displays. The Holiday Extravaganza on December 1 starts with a parade through the historic town center and finishes with a tree lighting at City Hall.

The gorgeous display will be up through December 26 –served by Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station on the Trinity Railway Express.

Downtown Rowlett comes to life with music, dance and festive floats at the Hometown Celebration Holiday Parade on December 8. Get there by taking the Blue Line to Downtown Rowlett Station (VillageOfRowlettDowntown.com).

The Downtown Plano Arts District is rich in holiday tradition. The festive feeling continues throughout the holidays. Take the Red Line to Downtown Plano Station (VisitPlano.com).

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Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows.

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid.

They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer. “Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García.

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South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stressproducing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years. The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.

Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute selfguided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed.

The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

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Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either 500 milligrams of rosemary or a placebo each day for one month. Those taking the rosemary saw their levels of anxiety and depression significantly reduced and their memory scores boosted by 14 percent; students reporting nights of good sleep rose from 47 percent to 62 percent.

Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used 34 years of data on more than 120,000 health professionals to focus on five lifestyle factors that promote longevity. They found that women and men lived on average 14 years and 12 years longer, respectively, if they had a healthy body weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 BMI), never smoked, exercised at moderate-to-vigorous levels at least 30 minutes a day, ate a healthy diet and drank only moderately (one five-ounce glass of wine for women, two for men).

The effect was cumulative; the combination of all five produced the greatest life extension. Those that maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percent less likely to die from cancer, compared with those with the least healthy lifestyles.

Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever Dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao can have positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity, according to two new studies from Loma Linda University, in California.

Ten participants ate a 48-gram bar of dark chocolate at the beginning of each study and then ate a piece of dark chocolate every two hours when they were awake for several days. Blood tests revealed the chocolate heightened sense perception and nervous system responsiveness and increased both anti-inflammatory agents and infection-fighting cells. Gamma waves recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG) suggested the treat could positively impact cognitive function and creativity even two hours after eating it.

Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a high-resolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.

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global briefs

Not Yet Extinct

New Species Discovered

Eco Jets

European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electric-powered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles. Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.

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According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees. One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow. They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use. The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-squaremile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything. The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thought-tobe-extinct and other species that are critically endangered.

Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them. They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”

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Tappan Zee Repurposed into Reef

The old Tappan Zee Bridge, a three-mile span over New York’s Hudson River, is being turned into several artificial reefs off Long Island.

Barge loads of decades-old concrete chunks and steel will significantly expand a state-managed artificial reef program to provide new habitats that increase the diversity of marine life, promote recreational fishing and diving, and bolster economic development.

The Tappan Zee, which opened in 1955 and was replaced in 2017, was once a vital crossing just north of New York City, carrying nearly 140,000 vehicles a day at its peak. Some parts are destined for recycling centers and scrap yards, while others are being repurposed.

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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

by Linda Sechrist

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all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state. Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.

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Humanity’s collective consciousness took an unexpected turn in 1968 after The Beatles captured the world stage. The iconic British group became agents of change in more ways than music when 18

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their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Rishikesh, India.

Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness.

A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since.

Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.

TV, has exposed millions to the concept of consciously participating in the evolution of humanity to bring about a world that works for all.

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In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace.

While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.

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Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compassion, with

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millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community.

He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards. “The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution.

As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

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Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S.

Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

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Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory.

Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality. com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor

by April Thompson

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he holidays can emulate a rock star’s life: a wearying travel schedule and social calendar, overindulging in rich food and drink, restless nights in unfamiliar beds. Fortunately, celebrity tips and tricks can help us through a hectic season, according to Gabrielle Francis, naturopath and author of The Rockstar Remedy: A Rock & Roll Doctor’s Prescription for Living a Long, Healthy Life.

The New York City doctor has toured with some of the biggest rock acts in the world as their on-call naturopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist and massage therapist.

“Health is the new rock-n-roll,” says Francis. “Today’s artists are more health and socially conscious. I believe you can ‘party’ and be healthy, and the stars I work with are proving that.” She approaches clients’ lifestyles flexibly and openly, understanding where they are, instead of forcing big, sudden changes on them. “Life is a celebration.

My philosophy is that what you do for your health must fit into your lifestyle and be enjoyable, rather than isolating or extreme,” says Francis.

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that can help neutralize the acid.

Many stars Francis has worked with maintain a stricter regimen off the road, knowing that touring is more about damage control and doing their utmost to stay healthy under more difficult circumstances. The same holds true for those of us that inevitably encounter disruptions due to work, travel or holidays that can throw off healthy habits.

The Healthy Traveler Knowledge is power, and so is planning ahead for travel away from healthy options at home. Francis arms clients with best choices for on-the-go foods and beverages at the airport, gas station or restaurant. Musician and actor Adrian Grenier, quoted in Francis’ book, developed a “food tripping” app available at Tinyurl.com/SHFT-com-app to help travelers find alternatives to fast food on the road.

Most airports are blessed with healthy options, says Francis, who suggests choosing wraps over sandwiches and easy-to-carry energy bars delivering at least 10 grams of protein. She also likes coconut water, seltzer water and herbal teas.

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For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms.

“I know I’m not likely to get eight hours of sleep at night, so I try to supplement that during the day by taking naps or just shutting down for a couple hours,” says Dave Navarro, a guitarist who came of age with the rock band Jane’s Addiction.

If imbibing at the bar or a holiday soirée, Francis suggests gluten-free alcohol like tequila, gin, sake or vodka.

While wine is blessed with antioxidants, conventionally grown varietals can have a high pesticide content, Francis notes.

“Order organic or biodynamic wine when possible, or else go with an Old World wine from France, Italy or Spain, which tend to have fewer pesticides.”

Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water.

Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis. “Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities. Instead, take the small, but life-changing shifts you can make in how you live in order to move toward greater vitality, happiness and longevity.”

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to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being. Layovers are a great time to call and catch up with loved ones,” says Francis. “You can also get some points on your step tracker by taking the stairs rather than escalator and walking around or stretching rather than sitting in the airport.” Meditation is also recommended, whether in the airport or on the plane, she adds.

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Have Yourself A Healthy Little Christmas

by Richard Harris

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ith the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to kick it into full health mode so that the Jack Frost doesn’t nip ya! Just think of the bathroom as the Scrooge of the household, wanting to spread the germy, bah humbugs to keep us down. Here are seven tips to help keep bathrooms germ-free and help us stay in tip-top shape this season:

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Resist the urge to do holiday shopping on the toilet Try to avoid scrolling through Amazon to find the perfect gift for Grandma while using the loo. Nowadays, it’s very common to check apps like Twitter and Pinterest while on the toilet, but we might want to think twice (or three times) about doing that. Gabrielle Union, famous actress turned health guru, says “Germs, including fecal matter, are released into the air and can land on those surfaces, leading them to spread outside the bathroom.” So, try to make the bathroom a phone-free zone. Those winter wonderland Pinterest boards can wait.

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Get your money’s worth with that candy cane-scented soap Dr. Chuck Gerba, Ph.D., a professor of environmental microbiology at University of Arizona, explains, “Properly washing your hands is the most cost-effective and efficient way to avoid catching colds.” Make sure that we spend at least 20 seconds scrubbing those hands, so we can’t bring those germs with us when we’re finished. Hum the Happy Birthday song twice as a timer.

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Lose the festive bar soap We know our secret Santa got us the most adorable spa day gift basket, complete with foot scrubs, bath bombs and the best-smelling bar of soap ever. But remember, this basket is for us only. Yes, germs can grow on bar soaps and spread if used by more than one person.

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Close that snowman seat cover before flushing Feel free to light that pine-scented candle after taking care of business, but before you rid the evidence of mom’s holiday cooking, remember to put down that lid. Bathrooms weren’t really designed for the health of its user, so the odds are the sink is right next to the toilet. We don’t even want to know all the germs that live in the toilet bowl. Gerba explains how toilet water can reach six feet from the bowl

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Don’t forget to sanitize with that pumpkin spice hand sanitizer We know it’s important to wash our hands often, but soap and water are not always readily available. Hand sanitizer does not replace hand washing, but can go a long way in and out of the bathroom. “It creates a barrier on hands so that contamination beyond the bathroom does not continue.” says Gerba. A University of Connecticut study states that air dryers can disperse bacteria throughout the room, even on freshly washed hands. Sometimes there is no choice in public restrooms but to use those air dryers, even more of a reason to have that hand sanitizer as our little helper.

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Try to use the reindeer hand towels as decorations only It’s unlikely that our bathroom at home has a disposable paper towel dispenser like public restrooms use. Paper towels are better at controlling the spread of germs than fabric types we keep in the bathroom, says Gerba. Having one of the dispensers installed in our home would probably not be very practical or environmentally friendly. Just try to wash hand and face towels weekly, even more often when the family comes to town.

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Take off those mittens and use the back of your hands Unless you plan on washing those gloves inter-mitten-tly (see what we did there?), make sure to put them away before entering and leaving the bathroom. Use the back of your hands as much as you can to avoid getting unwanted bacteria on your fingertips and palms, that likely come in contact with your mouth and eyes.

It’s hard to stay healthy this time of year, so gobble up these tips to escape sickness and being a Grinch this holiday season.

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Clean Air Partners Honored

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ir North Texas, our regional clean air campaign, recognized five local cities and organizations for their efforts to improve air quality throughout the 2018 ozone season, which ended November 30.

Dallas received the Arlo Ambassador Award for advancing the Air North Texas message with their campaign mascot, Arlo the Airmadillo. He is a native North Texan who loves playing outdoors and visiting local sights while being affected by asthma. Dallas branded its air quality alert emails and social media messages with Arlo and featured him in a Clean Air Action Day promotional video made with the help of children at the Mindbender STEAM Summer Camp.

Grand Prairie is the Air North Texas Partner of the Year after implementing a yearlong comprehensive outreach and communications plan centered on Clean Air Action Day, a regionwide event held on the first Friday of every summer to call attention to the actions individuals can take to improve air quality.

Grand Prairie built community and employee engagement through social media posts, air quality alerts, city newsletters and

participation in local events to help raise awareness about air quality throughout the year. These efforts culminated with Grand Prairie’s Clean Air Action Day activities, including an art contest for city staff and the city’s annual corporate Clean Air Challenge.

Industry leaders Lockheed Martin, PepsiCo and Siemens participated in the challenge, along with local employers such as Fruit of the Earth and Texas General Hospital.

Cedar Hill was awarded for outstanding initiative by featuring Air North Texas in a number of creative campaigns, community events and educational forums. Highlights include EarthX, the region’s largest Earth Day celebration, as well as events in Cedar Hill such as the city’s Earth Day and Environmental Collection Day programs, the I Love Clean Air campaign and the Cedar Hill ISD Back to School Rally.

Hood County Clean Air Coalition (HCCAC) set the standard for clean air advertising in 12 counties. Three public service announcements to promote clean air commitments ran daily on Granbury TV in March, and a PSA encouraging individuals to commit to clean air actions at home aired

regularly on local radio stations. The coalition also published ads in two local magazines.

Plano received the award for outstanding outreach for using both traditional and digital strategies to engage residents and businesses. Programs and presentations for local businesses and city employees and volunteers emphasized the steps North Texans can take to improve air quality. SEED, Plano’s Sustainability and Environmental Education Division, partnered with other Air North Texas members to install air quality monitors at two local high schools, providing students the opportunity to learn about the science behind air quality. Plano also featured Air North Texas content on its sustainability and environmental homepage, Live Green in Plano, on social media and numerous city publications.

Air North Texas is one of many strategies designed to improve air quality in the nine North Texas counties striving to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards for ozone pollution. Air quality affects health outcomes and helps preserve the region’s quality of life and economic vitality.

For more information, visit AirNorthTexas.org.

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ur health is always our most precious resource, but the holidays amplify its importance as we strive to support and provide for the members of our immediate and extended families, coworkers, friends and charitable causes. Because science continues to document the fact that stress is a leading cause of ill health, it makes sense to avoid it proactively for the benefit of all, including ourselves.

Here are a few tips to bring about that state of mind. n Be thankful for all blessings. n Don’t allow stress to steal away joy. n Laugh and celebrate the gift of life. n Volunteer time or resources to help someone less fortunate. n Write down three goals to achieve in the new year and commit to completing them.

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o truly enjoy the holidays, try these simple, research-based practices to maintain a healthy state of mind.

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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays.

By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds.

The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.

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while we’re with them, everyone feels the joy of the loving connection.

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Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex. When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for GrownUps to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.

The Pause that Refreshes the Mind

by Dorsey Standish

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t’s no secret that our jobs and our lives are stressful, and the holiday season multiples this. Nearly eight out of 10 employees in America regularly experience physical symptoms of stress at work, which they carry home with them and can have negative effects on our health and relationships, including high blood pressure and depression.

One way to mitigate stress and enhance physical and mental health is through mindfulness: the secular, science-based practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Recent studies highlight the benefits of mindfulness for reducing stress and anxiety levels, encouraging positive emotions and bolstering social connections and emotional intelligence—all of which we need when trying to cope with the work week and holiday busyness.

When we’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed, here are some simple ways to use mindfulness to pause and reset.

Breathe. We may not have time to sit for a 10-minute mindfulness meditation, but we always have time to take a deep breath or two. When we are stressed or distracted, we tend to take shallow, hurried breaths. The next time we notice ourselves getting frazzled, breathe deeply into and out of the lower abdomen. Breathing in this way massages your vagus nerve, which calms the central nervous system, and takes us out

of “fight-or-flight” mode.

Move. Sitting behind a desk for eight hours a day can make it easy to forget that the mind and body are connected. Stay aware of your body by moving once per hour. Get up and stretch at the desk or add a few extra steps to the walk to the restroom. Perhaps a coworker is even open to having a walking meeting.

Practice single-tasking.

While far from commonplace in the digital age, dedicating all our focus to one task at a time is actually the most efficient mode for the brain. Even if we can only prioritize single-tasking for 30 to 60 minutes, we can use that time to focus all our brainpower on our top priority task.

Listen. When we are stressed and overwhelmed, it’s easy to forget that our lives are made up of moments. Connections with those around us are what make these moments memorable. We can always take a moment to ask a coworker, friend or family member how they are doing and listen wholeheartedly to their response. To stay present while in conversation, practice maintaining awareness of our own body and breath as we listen. Listen with open, engaged body language and attempt to understand our conversation partner, rather than to fix their problem or share our own agenda.

Mindful listening can transform relationships and bring more meaning to life.

Practice gratitude. Practice being extra aware of the good things in life by

pausing to be grateful during the day, even if it’s something as small as a coworker that made us laugh or a nice cup of coffee or tea.

A positive attitude will enhance productivity

and keep our stress levels down.

Stop. When we notice being stressed or frantic, that is actually a moment of mindful awareness. Instead of fighting against stress or strong emotions, stop and take a mindful pause: take a few deep breaths; observe our experience (thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations); and proceed with something that will support us in this moment.

Bringing mindfulness to our life and work is a lifelong journey. Research studies show that even one mindfulness meditation or mindful pause can lower our stress levels and boost mood. Start incorporating these mindfulness tips into our day for enhanced productivity and overall well-being.

Dorsey Standish is the chief mindfulness officer at Mastermind Meditate, in Dallas. Her teachings combine neuroscience research with her experiences in Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program and silent meditation retreats. For more information about Mastermind applied mindfulness trainings, visit MastermindMeditate.com/ programs.

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ow that flu season is upon us, it’s a good time to discuss dog flu. While people flu is pretty common, the good news is that dog flu is actually quite rare. Still, as a dedicated pet parent, it’s a good idea to have a working knowledge of the dog flu, especially because many conventional veterinarians may try to pressure owners into having their dog vaccinated against this viral disease, even if it is at low risk.

Canine influenza (dog flu), is a highly contagious viral infection affecting dogs (and very rarely) cats. Currently there are

two strains of canine flu, H3N8 and H3N2.

Influenza viruses are able to quickly mutate and give rise to new strains that can infect the same or even different species.

Clinical Signs

Dogs can have mild or severe cases, and the milder cases resemble kennel cough that may last for several weeks and occur in most infected dogs. Typically, many veterinarians describe dog flu as a “really bad case of kennel cough.” Some dogs, mainly those more severely affected, will also be lethargic, have a fever and show respiratory signs such as sneezing, have discharge from their eyes or nose, and of course, coughing.

Clinical signs typically appear one to five days after exposure to the virus. Although most dogs recover without incident, deaths due to dog flu have been reported.

Canine influenza is transmitted through droplets/aerosols containing respi-

ratory secretions from coughing, barking and sneezing. Dogs in close contact with infected dogs in places such as kennels, groomers, day care facilities and shelters are at increased risk of infection. Canine influenza can also be spread indirectly through objects (food and water bowls, etc.) or people that have contacted infected dogs.

Most dogs exposed to dog influenza virus become infected, with approximately 80 percent developing clinical signs of disease.

Diagnosis

While flu resembles other respiratory illnesses, testing is needed to confirm the disease. At present the most reliable way to diagnose canine influenza is through blood tests taken several weeks apart. However, the virus can also be detected on swabs from the nose. Treatment must begin while awaiting lab results, as it’s generally expected that the lab tests confirm the diagnosis rather than make the initial diagnosis.

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otics as needed. From a holistic perspective, immune support is critical. Maintaining adequate blood levels of vitamin D3 (via lab testing) may reduce the chance of infectious, inflammatory and cancerous diseases, and is used for treatment. Vitamin C provides antioxidant and immune support.

Anti-infectious and immune-supporting herbs such as Oregon grape, goldenseal, echinacea, marshmallow, astragalus, cat’s claw, ginger, lemon balm, oregano leaf and olive leaf are very good.

Prevention

Vaccination is available for both strains of dog flu. It can reduce the risk of a dog contracting canine influenza, but as in people, vaccination may not prevent an infection, yet reduce the severity and duration of illness.

This vaccine (two initial doses given three to four weeks apart with annual revaccination if needed) can be safely administered to healthy dogs that are more than 6 weeks old. The vaccine reduces the severity of the symptoms of canine influenza, but does not prevent infection. Vaccinated pets are less likely to develop lung lesions, have reduced days of viral shedding and are also contagious for fewer days.

The canine influenza vaccine is not recommended or needed for most dogs. In general, the vaccine is intended to protect dogs at risk for exposure to the canine influenza virus, which includes those that participate in activities with other dogs or are housed in communal facilities (boarding and training facilities,) particularly where the virus is prevalent. Consulting with a veterinarian can determine the risk of exposure and whether vaccination is appropriate.

Conclusion

Dog flu tends to be a rare disease, moving slowly through the canine population. Supportive care, antibiotics when needed and immune-supporting supplements, including vitamin D3, ensure the best chance of cure.

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n Minimize sugar, which has been shown to suppress the immune system for several hours after consumption. n In baking during the holidays, use natural alternatives to sugar such as coconut sugar or xylitol. n Wash hands frequently, especially before eating. n Have kids bathe or shower after getting home from school and change into lounging or play clothes. n After a long winter day in the office, adults can shed work clothes for lounging clothes to avoid bringing home the germs, and put those garments right into the laundry. n Take immune support supplements such as vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, elderberry and probiotics. n Get plenty of rest and fresh air. n Cover coughs and sneezes, which can send approximately 100,000 germs up to 25 feet. n Stay home if sick, and do not send kids to school if they have a bad cold Dr. Deborah Bain is the owner of Healthy Kids Pediatrics. For more information, call 972-2940808 or visit HealthyKids Pediatrics.com. See ad, page 13.

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Exercise daily. Whether it’s a light, moderate or heavy workout is not as important. Consistency is the key.

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here’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, but most trainers agree that consistent exercise is vital. According to studies by the National Weight Control Registry, 90 percent of individuals that are successful at shedding the pounds and keeping them off are active for at least an hour each day.

Consider the Cortisol Factor

A study at the University of California, San Francisco, revealed that individuals with high cortisol levels also have a higher body mass index (BMI) and more belly fat than people with lower levels of this stress hormone. Cortisol significantly affects the body’s metabolism, and its release depends upon receptors in adipose tissue, especially around abdominal organs.

Aerobic exercise like running, walking or cycling helps to decrease excessive cortisol, which can promote weight loss.

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“Strength training and aerobic intervals are the best exercises to not only initiate, but maintain weight loss,” says Sue Markovitch, fitness trainer and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Westerville, Ohio. “This combination kicks the metabolism switch on, increasing the number of energy-producing mitochondria in our cells, and improves our ability to burn fuel. Intervals—where you push the energy expenditure high, recover and then repeat—catalyze the best results.”

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that three hours of moderate walking per week catalyzed significant weight loss compared to those that didn’t include walking in their exercise routines. Sessions on the yoga mat can also be a great cortisol-reducer through lowering stress levels and promoting equilibrium.

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Stephany Acosta, founder and trainer of Elevate Fitness, in Dallas, concurs. “Eating well accounts for 70 percent of weight-loss results. In addition to a good diet, I recommend a combination of weight training and cardio in the form of circuit training or HIIT training, because both maximize your time by working out all your body parts simultaneously while keeping your heart rate going with a little rest time in-between. This approach guarantees to help build muscle and burn fat at the same time.”

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A challenging workout is best, but excessive exercise can easily backfire and kick off a stress response in the body, which means higher cortisol levels and increased risk of packing on the pounds.

A gentler approach is also safer, especially for beginners.

“Step in gradually. You want the program to be challenging, but doable,” counsels Markovitch. “If you work with a trainer, tell them if something hurts or feels too challenging. If they don’t listen, you need to find another trainer.”

Employ common sense with any kind of workout. “Going from no to much activity can be a complete shock to the body. You will see more success in creating realistic goals and working your way up to liking the benefits that come from exercise if you start out small,” says Acosta. “Consistency is key. Even if you don’t have 30 minutes to go to the gym, work out for 20 minutes—or even 10.”

Elements of Success

Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.”

While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise. First, we need to love ourselves where we are.”

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SIMPLE SHEET PAN SUPPERS Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

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by Judith Fertig

he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half sheet or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at local

cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware.

“Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven.

Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick.

Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the food. “If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says.

Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.

Dinner and Beyond

Sheet pan entrées can serve up meals beyond just dinner, making them a big help during the holidays. Sarah Britton, the Toronto author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs. She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft. It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day.

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Surprising Sheet Pan Recipes Roasted Vegetable, Feta and Smoked Almond Salad This salad, packed with tasty browned vegetables, nuts and cheese, really satisfies.

Yields: 4 servings 1 medium red onion 2 carrots 2 zucchini 2 red peppers 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon 2 Tbsp plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt plus more for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup chopped smoked almonds 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 1 tsp minced fresh thyme or chives 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 6 large handfuls of a mix of bibb lettuce, radicchio, romaine or arugula Preheat the oven to 425° F.

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Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper and preheat it in the oven.

On a large cutting board, cut the onion into ½-inch slices, the carrots into ½-inch pieces, the zucchini into 2-inch pieces, the pepper into 2-inch squares, chop the garlic, zest the lemon and transfer it all to a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables on the heated sheet pan and spread them out so that they cook evenly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

While the vegetables cook, chop the almonds, mince the shallot and thyme, and set aside into separate piles. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl.

Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to toast them lightly. Remove from the oven

and let cool slightly.

In a very large bowl, combine the vinegar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 pinches of salt and the shallot and whisk until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar, oil, salt and pepper if needed.

When ready to serve, add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss to mix.

Divide the dressed lettuce between plates and top with the still warm vegetables, feta cheese and fresh herbs. Grind a little freshly ground black pepper over the top and dig in.

Reprinted with permission from Carla Snyder’s One Pan: Whole Family from Chronicle Books.

Roasted Arctic Char and Asparagus with Pistachio Gremolata Pink-fleshed Arctic char is closely related to both salmon and lake trout, with a flavor somewhere between the two. Feel free to substitute with either fish.

Yields: 4 servings

Preheat the oven to 350° F with a rack in the center position.

Mist a sheet pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

Using both hands, gently bend one asparagus spear held between fingers and thumbs to snap off the bottom where it breaks easily. Line up the rest of the bunch and slice off the bottoms at the same distance from the tips.

Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared pan, drizzled with the olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread the asparagus in an even layer.

Place the Arctic char fillets on top of the asparagus, evenly spaced apart and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper.

Scatter the onion, lemon slices and cherry tomatoes around and on top of the char.

Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the char is almost opaque, 20 to 40 minutes.

While the fish cooks, mix together the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and pistachios in a small bowl; this is the gremolata. Sprinkle it over the char and asparagus before serving warm.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

Olive oil cooking spray 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb total) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless fillets Arctic char (5 to 6 oz each) ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons ½ lemon, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup packed fresh, flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped ½ cup roasted, salted and shelled pistachios, roughly chopped December 2018

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Spaghetti Squash “Noodle” Bowls Spaghetti squash are those yellow, football-shaped winter squashes. When cooked, the squash’s flesh is easily raked with a fork into long, skinny, noodle-like strands. The squash noodles are faintly sweet and slightly crunchy, like pasta cooked al dente.

Yields: 4 servings 2 small spaghetti squash (2 to 3 lbs each)

4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped cremini or baby bella mushrooms (3 to 5 oz) 1 small shallot, diced 2 cups good quality marinara 15 to 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini, about 1¾ oz, sliced in half) 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F, with racks in

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Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Using a very sharp chef ’s knife, carefully cut the two spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds.

Place the squash halves, cut side up, on the prepared sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Turn the squash over (skin side up) and bake on the lower rack until the squash has softened significantly and browned at the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from oven and let the squash cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

After putting the squash in to bake, toss together the mushrooms, shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Arrange the mixture on a separate sheet pan, spreading it out in an even layer.

Bake this second pan on the upper rack until ingredients are soft and start to brown, about 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the mushrooms and shallots cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

Pour the marinara sauce into a large bowl.

When the squash are cool enough to handle, flip them over and use a fork to scrape the flesh from the shells, taking care to leave the shells intact. (These will become the “bowls”.) The result will be long strands of squash “noodles”.

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Add the squash strands and the mushrooms to the sauce and stir together to thoroughly combine.

Divide the squash noodle mixture among the empty squash bowls. Place the mozzarella on top.

Bake the squash on the lower rack until the filling is hot and the mozzarella has melted and browned in spots, about 10 minutes.

Serve the squash pasta bowls hot, garnished with the fresh basil.

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calendar of events SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Wylie Arts Festival – 9am-4pm. Shop at 150 vendors of fine art and handmade crafts, enjoy sounds of the season and festive fair food. Tree lighting follows at Olde City Park.

Free. FBC Wylie Event Center, 200 N Ballard Ave, Wylie. WylieTexas.gov.

Holiday Art and Gift Market 2018 – 9am5pm. If you have been looking for special finds this year, skip the mall and join us to fall in love with handmade jewelry, artwork and treasures by over 30 area artists in a relaxed atmosphere. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com Borgen Project Volunteer Opportunities – 11-11:30am. The Borgen Project is a non-profit organization with an innovative, national campaign that works to address the global poverty crisis. They are looking for volunteers. Free. Lakewood Branch Public Library, 6121 Worth St, Dallas. Borgen Project.org.

Deck the Paws: Goat Yoga at Fair Park – 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. Experience Dallas’ Original Goat Yoga™️ during DFW’s largest pet expo. Prepare to sweat and smile as our herd of miniature goats, prance around and on you, during this unique fitness experience. $38. Centennial Hall at Fair Park, Exhibit 15, Dallas. DeepEllumYoga.com.

Holiday Show and Tree Lighting -2-6pm.

Enjoy a holiday tradition featuring a festive day of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, crafts, games and live holiday entertainment, culminating with our annual tree lighting. Free. Klyde Warren Park. 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Dallas.

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savethedate SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 10am - 5pm Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness 8th Celebration Experience alternative and integrative therapies, visit with holistic practitioners and environmentally friendly businesses and organizations. Attend seminars and demonstrations from a variety of highly skilled practitioners – All in a family friendly environment, featuring musical performances, dancers and other entertainment. Free admittance. Free Parking.

Plano Civic Center 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano For more information contact Jenifer Rae 469-401-4777 or visit HolisticFestivalOfLife.com Happy Piggy and Bunny Yoga: For Charity – 11am-1pm. Join for an adorable afternoon of piggies, bunnies, yoga, and beer. First hour is for the piggy/bunny yoga class, and the

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second hour is for playtime with the animals and enjoying a free beer. $25-$35. 3 Nations Brewing, 2405 Squire Pl, Ste 200, Farmers Branch. Bit. ly/2TovQrf. TreeHouse: Greening Your Home – 1-4:30pm.

One-hour presentation by Beth Johnson, REALTOR, LEED AP, EcoBroker Certified, Certified Green Professional, NAR GREEN, followed by Q and A. Free. TreeHouse, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano.

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An Introduction to Photography Basics – 2-5pm. This course will focus on exposure, composition: framing, and natural lighting techniques. $25. Kurtz Frausun, 940 N Belt Line Rd, Ste 111, Irving. Facebook.com/events/888627851346291/.

Sleigh Ride Holiday Concert – 7:30-9:30pm.

Celebrate the holidays with a variety of musical styles, languages, and composers from Mendelssohn to the Andrews Sisters, featuring the orchestra from Texas Chamber Music Project and acclaimed high-school choir Singing Girls of Texas. $15-$45.

Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Yoga Therapy for Stress Relief – 9-10am. This class is designed to calm the mind, relax the body and release tension. The instructor will guide the student to be inspired, be free and be well. $10.

Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. ShaktiYogaCenter.com.

Holiday Concert – 2:30-3:30pm. Enjoy refreshments and holiday music performed The Intentional Singers. The Intentional Singers is a group of people with Parkinson’s who have completed Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT® speech therapy program. Free. Parkinson Voice Project, 646 N Coit Rd, Richardson. ParkinsonVoiceProject.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Why Does Green Look So White in DFW? – 7-9pm. A Discussion about Environmental Racism in DFW from the South Side of the River. Part of the 2018 Root and Branch Revue. Sponsored by Downwinders at Risk. Co-sponsored by Sierra Club/Beyond Coal. African American Museum of Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas. Facebook.com/ Events/173626983586685/.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Electric Glide Pub Crawl – 6pm. Enjoy custom made cocktails while listening to experts explain how electric buses can save profits, people and the planet. $25. Green Door Public House, 600 S Harwood St, Dallas. Facebook.com/ Events/719161235125789/.

Yoga Pod and Athleta – 7-8pm. This free class will help attendees unwind from the holiday chaos and take some time for themselves. Through our philosophy and science our students will reduce stress, build strength, and increase flexibility. Free.

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time art installations, enjoy themed food, and more as you study the beautiful stones that make up the earth. $25-$30. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

CityLine Merry Market and Festival – 127pm. This free event will include all-day live music, hot cocoa and cookies, kid’s activities, and an outdoor artisan market with 25 local vendors. Free. CityLine Plaza, 3661 N Plano Rd, Ste 2500, Richardson. CityLineDFW.com/ Events/2018MerryMarket/.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Jingle, Barre, and Bubbly – 10:30am-12:30pm.

Get ready to sweat and shake in this Barre class, providing an awesome total body workout. Then cool down post class with a mimosa and light bites.

Remember to dress festive. $30. The Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce St, Dallas. Bit.ly/2FzC7xk.

Coffee, Cocoa, and Holiday Goat Yoga – 11am12pm. Come and fill a cup with a hot beverage and practice yoga while pet mini goats graze and jump around. Starbucks coffee and cocoa will be on hand. $22. Goat Yoga Richardson, 446 Highland Blvd, Richardson. Facebook.com/GoatYogaRichardson/.

Christmas Cookies and Cheer Decorating Class-For Charity – 2-4pm. Admission includes a two-hour instructor lead class; 6 holiday-themed sugar cookies you’ll decorate and a box to take them home in; all baking supplies; and wine to enjoy during class. $30-$35. TreeHouse Plano, 2201 Preston Rd, Ste A, Plano. Tree.House.

Women’s Moon Gathering – 3-4:30pm. This session falls at the New Moon and attendees will utilize this opportunity to get grounded before the remainder of the year/holiday season. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. Dal lasYogaCenter.com.

A Wonderful Christmas Time Holiday Concert – 5-8pm. Fourth annual holiday concert with TechTones Holiday Choir and Heart of Dallas Ladies’ Chorus and guests. $15. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org/ Holiday-Concert.

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savethedate TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:15-8pm Inflammation Seminar For most of us, it’s a short-term event, but for others, inflammation can wreak so much havoc on our bodies that chronic disease states start to crop up. Join us for an informative seminar in Plano as we dive into the causes and natural treatments of many members of the “itis” family.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Day in the Life: Gemologist and Curator – 9am- Family Wellness Festival – 1-3pm. This event 12pm. Crack open a geode, discover more about is uniquely designed to celebrate pregnancy and the Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Halls limited- postpartum recovery journeys. Enjoy prenatal and

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postpartum fitness demos, smoothie bar, prenatal and postpartum nutirtion workshop, as well as activities and games for winning door prizes and giveaways. Free. Premier Yoga and Fitness, 2401 Callender Rd, Ste 111, Mansfield. Facebook.com/ ResetByJemLLC.

mini massages; gentle group mantra meditation with live instruments; and a wonderful community sangha complete with chai and homemade snacks. $30. Atma Bhakti Yoga Center, 6315 Lindsley Ave, Dallas. Bit.ly/2DyPIlU. Sound Healing – 7-8pm. This workshop will begin some easy breathwork followed by 45 minutes of sound meditation where you will be lying down in a comfortable position bathed by the healing sounds of the instruments. $20. Satya Yoga, 6464 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 345, Dallas. SatyaYoga108. com/Workshops.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 6:30pm. Refreshments at 6:30, meeting at 7. The Trinity Park Conservancy will give an overview of the vision for the Harold Simmons Park and the Trinity River area, which is Dallas’ largest public green space, spanning 10,000 acres. Free. Brookhaven College, building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Dallas. Dal lasSierraClub.org.

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Secrets to Meditation in Irving – 6:30-7:30pm.

Get insights on how to stay peaceful and positive; and learn the science-backed ‘bellows breath’ to boost energy, calm the mind, and reduce stress.

Free. Art of Living Center, 1404 W Walnut hill Ln, Ste 104, Irving. Geeta.Verma@ArtofLiving.org.

2018 Ugly Sweater Day 5K and 10K – 1pm.

We want to celebrate with our fourth annual Ugly Sweater virtual 5K and 10K. This year’s charity will be Feed My Starving Children. A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. $18. VirtualRunEvents.com/.

Yoga for Women – 7-8pm. Yoga is a refreshing and rejuvenating set of practices that help strengthen the mind and the body. Please note the space will be completely discreet and private for women only, with all phones being placed off to the side during the duration of the session. $8. Roots Community Space, 6220 North Belt Line Rd, Ste 203, Irving.

Facebook.com/RootsDFW.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Citizens’ Climate Lobby DFW Grapevine: Monthly Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. La Madeleine, 900 W State 114 Hwy, Grapevine. Facebook.com/ CCLDFW/.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Holidays at the Heard – Dec 14-15. 6:30-9pm.

Holiday lights and holiday décor will accentuate a half-mile Heard nature trail. Also enjoy live jazz holiday music, photos with Father Christmas and Mother Nature, and hot beverages and treats for purchase. $0-$9. Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney.

HeardMuseum.org/Holidays.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Jingle Bell Bash – 9am-1pm. Sip ‘n Shop in Downtown! Several businesses will be offering hot chocolate, apple cider and more (including 21+ drinks). Drink glasses are $10 and include all drinks. 209 W Main St, Downtown Grand Prairie.

VisitDFW.com/Events/Jingle-Bell-Bash/.

Winter Bird Fest – 10am-3pm. Enjoy a birding 101 classes, crafts, bird walk, and live animal encounter. $3. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Dogwood.Audubon.org.

Workshop: Wood Slice Ornaments – 10:30am12pm. Join for a new workshop where we’ll create a natural ornament to hang on your tree. You’ll mount a photo of your pet, a friend, or special event snapshot on a wood slice and decorate it to reflect your own unique style. $15-$20. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

savethedate Thursday, December 20 6:30pm Generational Group Jingle Bell Run Race through the streets of downtown Dallas and the Design district. Wear your best Christmas costume and bring friends and family to run along with you.. There will be a post-race party inside the hotel with live entertainment, various activities as well as complimentary (adult and kid friendly) beverages and snacks. $15-$45.

Presented by: The Trinity Strand Trail and Dallas Mavericks The Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Fwy, Dallas. For more information and to register visit DallasJingleBellRun.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration – 6-9am.

Choose from an invigorating yoga practice surrounded by dinosaurs in our Life Then and Now Hall or a relaxing and engaging sound-healing experience in the Gems and Minerals Hall. $20/members, $25/ nonmembers. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. Pe rotMuseum.org.

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays 5K and 10K – 1pm. With the holidays coming, we want to celebrate with our second annual There is No Place Like Home for the Holidays virtual 5K and 10K. A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. We will be donating at least 15 percent of each registration to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. $18. VirtualRunEvents.com/.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Solstice Crystal Bowls Workshop – 2-3:30pm.

Join for an enlightening 45-minute full chakra solstice sound bath meditation followed by a discussion on the basics of Crystal Tones Alchemy Singing Bowls. $19. Yoga 4 Love Studio Cabin, 116 Water St, Ovilla. Facebook.com/SohumCrystalSounds.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 Discover The Principles to a Better Version of You: Webinar – 11am-12pm. You’ll discover the exact foods you must eat to maximize your body’s fat burning potential; the best workout plans; and mindset and motivation tips, tricks, and tools to ensure you stick with it. Free. Bit.ly/2TuacSn. Vegan Night Wednesday – 5-9pm. Creek Café offers Vegan Night On Wednesday with Japanese inspired creative cuisines. $35. 6334 Gaston Ave, Dallas. Facebook.com/TheCreekCafe/.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Family and Christmas Lighting Ceremony – 5-8pm. Enjoy music, message and special guests for the kids. The Candle Lighting Service will feature sacred music from strings, guitar, soloists and a choir. Cookies and cider will be available between and after services. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 1 Million Cups Addison – 9-10am. Founded by the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The weekly gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level. Free. City Central, 17250 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas. Kauffman.org/.

Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles. ~Edwin Louis Cole

Self-Care Saturday – 2-5pm. Enjoy a gentle restorative yoga class with Reiki, essential oils, and

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W Dallas, Victory, 2440 Victory Park Ln, Dallas.

Facebook.com/WDallasHotel.

ongoing events

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.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Spirit at Work Circle – 6pm. These meetings are structured to teach and support each person to activate spiritual laws, principles, and practices in their everyday work situations. CSLDallas International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Happy Trees Painting Night – 7pm. The journey includes a live instructor teaching all the techniques that Bob Ross used while Bob Ross episodes play on our projectors. Each ticket includes access to the art class, all paints, easels, brushes, palette knives, aprons, canvas, etc. $30. 2513 Main St, Dallas.

2513DeepEllum@gmail.com.

Winter is for Literature Party – 8-10pm. We will provide some light refreshments all you need to bring is a wrapped book. Then select a different book, unwrap and find the giver. The giver will explain why this book is the best and you get to walk home with a new treasure. Free. Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 S Windomere Ave, Dallas. Bit. ly/2Kkwnq1.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 NYE Coffee, Cocoa, and Goat Yoga – 10:3011:30am. Come and fill a cup with a hot beverage and practice goga (goat yoga) while pet goats graze and jump around. Starbucks coffee and cocoa will be on hand. And new for the colder months, there will be patio heaters as well as a fire pit in the yard. $18.

Goat Yoga Richardson, 446 Highland Boulevard, Richardson. Facebook.com/GoatYogaRichardson/.

Ecstatic Dance Dallas: New Year’s Eve Conscious Gathering – Dec 31-Jan1. 7pm-2am. Ecstatic Dance Dallas Community offers a celebratory and ceremonial gathering for New Year’s Eve. It’s a conscious completion of 2018 and an embodied, receptive welcome to 2018 with connection, creativity, community, and love. $40. Ecstatic Dance Dallas, 6202 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas. Facebook. com/EcstaticDanceDallas/.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors.

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

FWMuseum.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, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871.

DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Anvil Pub Happy Hour — 4-8pm, Mon-Fri. $1 off selevt drinks and discounted appretizers. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Thurs Happy Hour all night. 2638 Elm St., Dallas. AnvilPubDeepEllum.com.

sunday Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K — 7:30am.

A low-key 5K and 1 mile race every last Sunday of the month at 7:30am inside McInnish Park in Carrollton. 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. Car rolltonRunners.com.

White Rock Lake Group Walk — 8-10am. Walk the shores of White Rock Lake with the Dallas Trekkers Walking Club. The group will walk between three to six miles together, alternating between the east and north trails. $3. City Hospital at White Rock Lake, 9440 Poppy Dr, Dallas. DallasTrekkers.org.

Gentle Waves — 9:15-10:15am. Gentle Waves is a healing meditative practice that moves very slow and intentional. $21. Gaia Flow Yoga, 3000 Blackburn St, Ste 140B, Dallas. GaiaFlowYoga.com.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:30am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:30am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am3pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 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.

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techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas.

214-670-8443.

Dallas Organic Garden Club — 2:30-4:30pm.

4th Sun each month. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

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.

Spanish Made Simple — 11:15am. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland.

469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

Meditation Mondays with Beverly Pryor — 7-8pm. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation.

Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

Hatha Yoga — 7-8pm. A gentle Hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on breathing, meditation and a specific intention each sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

tuesday 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. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Wives-Only Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2rd Tues. Activities & care avail-

able 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. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Texas Tuesdays — 5-8pm. We love local. Join for Texas Tuesdays at the bar. Every Tuesday we’ll feature $1 off local brews by the glass. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving.

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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.

Steady Warriors Yoga: Saint Anne – 7-8pm. Find your inner Resource, restore the soul and transform stressful experiences into personal well-being and renewed purpose. Through December 2018. Free for veterans and first responders. Saint Anne Episcopal Church, 1700 N Westmoreland Rd, Desoto.

WarriorSpiritProject.org.

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

Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98, Richardson. 972-4327871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

festation and Mysticism– two sides of the spiritual coin. Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living.

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

Info@CSLDallas.org.

Calming Moon Vinyasa — 7:15-8:30pm. A composition of basic postures that can be adapted for people with mobility problems. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. 469-223-6673.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

thursday 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.

Baby Basics Storytime — 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.

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.

wednesday Storytime Serendipity — 3:30-4pm. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

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.

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.

The Darshan Room — 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@ Krishna.com. TheDarshanRoom.com.

Hot Yoga 201 — 7-8pm. Open to all levels. This flowing style class links the fundamental asanas (poses) of yoga linking body, mind and breath with music. Yoga4Love Studio Cabin, Ovilla.

Yoga4Love.com.

Metaphysics and Meditation — 7-8:30pm. Mani-

lianceTownCenter.com/Parks-and-Trails.

saturday Plano Pacers — 8am. Set aside your last Saturday of each month for the Pacers! 1K, 3K, 8K. There is a Jr. Sprint (1K) for ages 0-12 each month. Bob Woodruff Park, 2510 San Gabriel Drive, Plano.

PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

Chi Gong on the Lawn — 8:30-9:30am. Join on the southwest lawn over-looking Unity Bay for a Saturday morning energy re-up. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

Tai Chi Classes — 9am. Tai Chi is excellent for health, balance, back problems, and one’s general internal energy flow and energy balance. Free. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

Bostmas@gmail.com.

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. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Yoga — 10-11am. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. $10. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

RiverLegacy.org.

Pizza Pie Thursdays — All day. It’s Pizza Pie Thursday! Enjoy fresh made-to-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to three toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving.

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

Yoga at the West — 10-11am. The church’s Sports & Rec Ministry in collaboration with Yoga N Da Hood offer yoga every Saturday. Friendship-West Baptist Church, Rm D201, 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas. FriendshipWest.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.

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.

Second Thursdays with a Twist — 5-9pm. Second Thursdays with a Twist takes an unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist.

Awaken the force within you by joining us for a night of rebellion, power struggles and Jedi training. $5, free for members. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Yoga Lunch Bunch — 10:30am-12pm. This is a spiritual mat based class suitable for all levels.

Come and join us while increasing in consciousness, vitality and spirituality. $10 donation. Unity Fort Worth, 5051 Trail Lake Dr, Sanctuary Building, Fort Worth. KathrynMarieKrieger.com.

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

friday Food Truck Fridays – 6-9pm. Spend a relaxing Friday evening at Prairie Vista Park and indulge in appetizing food truck dishes. Free. Prairie Vista Park, 9269-9359 N Riverside Dr, Fort Worth. Al

Pop-Up Art Spot — 1-4pm. Looking for a hands-on experience in the DMA galleries? Visit the Pop-Up Art Spot in the Contemporary Galleries on Level 1 for sensory activities related to touch and scent, all inspired by nearby works of art. Free for all ages.

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Save Lucas Recycling: Styrofoam – 1-3pm.

Clean Styrofoam collection food containers (clamshells, cups, meat trays, egg containers) and packing material (no packing peanuts) the first Saturday of each month at the Lucas Starbucks. 2680 Lucas Rd, Allen. Facebook.com/ events/191950358084405/?active_tab=about

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calendar of events FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Christmas Open House and Pottery Sale – Nov 30-Dec 1. 5-9pm, Fri; 9am-2pm, Sat. Coventry is a day program that provides life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs. The purchase of our handcrafted pottery and Christmas ornaments help fund our nonprofit program. Free admission. The Coventry Reserve, 2004 Parker Rd, St. Paul/ Wylie. Sherri Rapp: 972-636-8498. CoventryReserve.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Outdoor Cooking Camp – Dec 1-2. Everyone likes to eat and that’s the theme for this weekend. Tasty meals, cooked in a variety of interesting methods. Learn how to make your next outdoor adventure a culinary treat. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org.

LLEA Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Animal tracks, deer trails, trees with personality, singing birds; we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

972-219-3550. llela.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 First Friday Dance – 6pm. Dance the night away.

Light refreshments served. $5. Music City Mall Lewisville, 2401 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville.

CityOfLewisville.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Primitive Survival Skills Class 1 – Dec 8-9.

Learn how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972219-3550. llela.org.

Non-Venomous Snakes – 10-11:30am. All snakes are not “bad” snakes. Dr. Michael Keck, Biology Professor at Grayson College, will present on nonvenomous snakes of our area. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 Christmas Is For Caring – 8am-5pm. Calloway’s Nursery is proud to be a donation site with Christmas Is For Caring. Your donations will ensure that the 500 residents at the Denton State Supported Living Center will enjoy Christmas gifts. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.

Calloways.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Holistic Festival of Life – 10am-7pm.

Learn about and sample a huge variety of life-enhancing modalities from highly skilled teachers and practitioners. Free entry. Plano Centre, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano.

Jennifer Rae, Director: 469-401-4777. Holis ticFestivalOfLife.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. Whether you are just starting or are getting “back on track,” this class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Cold Weather Cycling Basics – 7-8:30pm.

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Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. REI will take the mystery out of backpacking with an overview of planning, preparation and gear. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear.

Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Climbing Knot Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

Knowing how and why to tie knots properly is essential for climbers. We’ll cover the figure-8, prusik, clove hitch, water knot, Kleimheist and several other basic climbing knots. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Holidays at the Heard – Dec 14 & 15. 6:30-9pm.

See lights and holiday décor along a half-mile Heard nature trail. Enjoy the opportunity to take a photo with Father Christmas and Mother Nature in a festive setting. Hot beverages and treats available for purchase. Family-friendly entertainment. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Christmas at the Cabin – 10am-3pm. Take a trip back to an 1870s Christmas and celebrate the old-fashioned way. Enjoy a tour of the historic Minor-Porter Log Cabin, make a corn husk doll or an ornament to take home, create a hand-dipped candle, enjoy carols, sip hot cider by the campfire and more. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter Log House. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the log home, smoke house and dugout. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Primitive LLELA – Dec 21-22. Spend a night out at LLELA with our guidance and our gear.

We’ll teach you the basics from setting up your tent to preparing dinner over an open flame. $25/ person, ages 5 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

Registration required: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Holiday Family Craft Workshop – 10am-12pm.

Take part in holiday and nature-themed crafting using recycled and found materials. $15/craft kit. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Pre-registration required: 972-562-5566 or HeardMuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 McKinney Audubon Christmas Bird Count – 7am. There are 9 zones in the count, including the Museum grounds. If you wish to participate, but are not familiar with the zones or are new to a Christmas Count, just call your name and number of people with your party; you will be assigned a zone on the morning of the count or before. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. PrairieAnd Timbers.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Kids’ Christmas Bird Count – 9-11am. The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science project in the world contributing invaluable data to scientists studying bird population trends. Our kid’s version of the count gives kids ages 5 and up a taste of the real deal. $5/person plus $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-2193550 or llela.org.

Año Nuevo – 5-7pm. We will gather around the campfire, sip warm ponche and share our wishes for the New Year. During this kid-friendly event we will eat grapes, share lentils and write resolutions. Be sure to bring your suitcase for our mile-long night hike under the full moon along the Cicada trail. $5/ person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by 11am, Dec 28: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.

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in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org.

daily Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locallygrown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMarketOf Grapevine.com.

Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started.

Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com.

Meditation for Children and Parents – With Dr Alina Olteanu. Children and parents can learn how to meditate in one session. Evening and weekend classes available. Afterwards, join our community of meditators once a month, for group meditations. $150. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. For appt: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. Meditate WithAlina.com.

Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484.

monthly Tea, Talk and Tour at Living Ethics School & Inspired Learning Academy – Families of current and prospective students K-12 can learn more about the philosophy, curriculum and relationships, tour the facility and grounds and connect with other like-minded parents and families. 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. For more info: 214-544-8338 or CenterForLivingEthics.org & InspiredLearning Academy.org.

Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm.

Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

monday Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.

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wednesday Prenatal Class – 12-1pm. Last Wed. Designed specifically for expectant parents, this free 1-hr course with Dr. Alina Olteanu covers numerous topics on preparing for your new arrival, such as your child’s development, immunizations, breast feeding, supplements, nutrition. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. RSVP requested: 214-736-1954.

WholeChildTexas.com.

Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551.

Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331.

AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

thursday Agape Men’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Thurs.

Open to all men. You are welcome whether it’s your first time or a regular or it’s been a while. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

Free Holy Yoga: All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. Gentle Hatha/Bhakti yoga. Holy Yoga offers encouraging Bible passages during meditation and prayer in lieu of ohm-ing. Non-denominational. All welcome.

First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Fitness Studio in Bartula Family Center, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Jenny Bradford 214-207-8941.

Women’s Life Coaching Groups – 12-1:30pm. & 7-8:30pm. If you’re looking for clarity, peace, support and connection with like-minded women, join us for our weekly meetings led by two life coaches. $25. Inner Evolution Coaching, 1517 McDermott St, Allen. Amy Egan: 214-356-7646.

friday Nature Story Times – 10:30-11am. Designed primarily for young children and introduces a different nature-themed book each week. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free.

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972-843-8084.

sunday Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton.

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

tuesday Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.

Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and

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Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.

Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today. ~Will Rogers

saturday 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – 8-9am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission; free/member. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Trail Running – 9am. Led by Jason Tamblyn. $10/ year. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

Farmersville Farmers & Fleas Market – 9am3pm. 1st Sat. Features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com.

Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. 3rd Sat. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano.

Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of wellbeing and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778.

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Heard Nature Photographers – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. Photographers of all ages and experience levels.

Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. HeardNaturePhotographers.com Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion.

Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio, 2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com.

Third Saturday Nature Talks – 9:30-11am. 3rd Sat. Free with paid general admission or Heard Museum Membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney.

972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:308:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things.

Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas Meta-Morph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607.

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ACUPUNCTURE

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1601 South Lamar, Dallas 214-378-1824 DCCCD.edu

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 35.

OSTEOSTRONG OF CARROLLTON 3730 N. Josey Lane, Ste 100, Carrollton 469-301-6050 Osteostrong.me

A unique system for developing skeletal strength and improved bone health. A place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system. Experience improved bone density, improved posture, improved balance, improved athletic performance and less joint and back pain. For people of all ages and all activity levels. Call now for free consultation. See ad on page 13.

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

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.

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

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.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE

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.

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The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, in-cluding 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.

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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.

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BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE 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 ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 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 26.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

Dr. Daniel Strader 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com A 3rd generation Dallasite, practicing Biological Dentistry for 30 years, we offer non-toxic, healthier, metal-free ceramic crowns, bridges, and implants.

Mercury fillings are removed and replaced safely, and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge to schedule an appointment now. See ad, page 41.

LEGACY DENTISTRY

Dr. Toni Engram, DDS 151 Walton Way, Suite 102, Midlothian, TX 972-723-1035 LegacyDentistry.com Offering a full scope of general, holistic and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. We can correct a wide variety of dental problems and can literally redesign your smile. Compassionate, Holistic care supporting you on your journey to health by educating and holistically serving your needs with integrity and respect. See ad on page 32.

holistic nursing ADVANCING HOLISTIC HEALTH HOLISTIC NURSING CERTIFICATION 254-751-7111 AdvancingHolisticHealth.com

The premier school of nurse coaching, offering the cutting edge of health care through the Resilience Paradigm. AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. See ad on 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 12.

LAWN CARE - ORGANIC EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. Safe for kids and pets. See ad on page 13.

It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. ~Lou Holtz

MEDICAL EVOLUTION MEDICINE

Dr John Roland, MD Douglas Plaza, 8226 Douglas Ave. Suite 740, Dallas 972-658-0928 EvolutionMedicine.com Evolution Medicine is the answer to autoimmune conditions. We aim to reverse disease by treating the whole body using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition to build healthier lives. Understanding biochemistry is the key,as the most important elements to health are those that make individual cells healthy.

See ad on page 10.

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane , Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us 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, userfriendly 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 on page 26.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine.

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad on page 6.

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion. Embracing the message of health and wellness and bridging the gap between alternative and traditional approaches to medical treatment, we are an integrative holistic pediatric practice - focusing on teaching principles of good nutrition and prevention of disease as well as offering a full range of services found in most traditional medical offices.

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Ronit Mor, ND, HHP 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 MorConcepts.com MyWellbeingCompass.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your wellbeing. Ronit's holistic, non-toxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities.

ORGANIZING SERVICES EASILY ORGANIZED

Dina Taylor 941-921-5066 Dina@easilyorganized.com www.easilyorganized.com Reclaim your Life. Let us help you gain control of your surroundings, reduce stress, and improve your quality of life. With 20 years’ experience helping clients establish and maintain organizational systems specifically for their individual needs and lifestyle. Call now to schedule an appointment and dont live another disorganized day.

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.

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PHARMACIES

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PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL DR. SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM

8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4909 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com

2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com

Family owned and operated since 1980, with more than 135 years of combined experience. Our pharmacists work to provide proactive solutions to restore health and wellness. We work as trusted partners with physicians and patients to develop targeted treatment plans and customized wellness programs for your unique needs. Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PACB) certified.

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. We focus on natural wellness, detoxification, and vaccine alternatives.

We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/ incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad on page 26.

KETAMINE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF TEXAS Dr. Jerron Hill, MD, Medical Director 5944 W. Parker Rd, Ste 400, Plano 75093 Dr. Jerron Hill, MD 972-212-4341 KetamineHealthTX.com

Our mission is to improve the overall quality of life through the use of intravenous Ketamine by infusing wellness back in to your life safely and effectively. Intravenous vitamin and nutrient therapy may be helpful for cold and flu, skin care, athletic performance enhancement, migraine headache, chronic fatigue, post-surgery recovery, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and depression. See ad on page 9.

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

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 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

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 34.

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions-Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic, iV therapy, Juicing and Colonics work. RCW offers all of these things, come visit us and begin your journey to optimum wellness. See ad, page 35.

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

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE 5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

WATER NIVIAN WATER

We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience.

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

STEM CELL THERAPY

16633 Dallas Parkway, Ste 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com Info@addisonpainmanagement.com

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

Your quality of life matters to us and we are here to help. In practice for 15 years, focusing on treating pain with the highest level of patient care. We specialize in interventional pain management and regenerative medicine. Our approach is multidisciplinary, with experienced, friendly staff, advanced techniques and affordable prices. See ad on inside back cover.

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Providing a range of water filtration products to fit your needs including water softener and conditioner, reverse osmosis and salt-free systems.

Health benefits, cost savings and service are our specialties. Call now for free consultation. See ad, page 17.

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We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 12 & 29.

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YOGA CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian 469-285-3559 CrescentYogaStudio.com

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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