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’m beyond excited by this month’s focus on Sustainable Communities. One of my 2015 goals is to up the ante around this theme to support Natural Awakenings’ coast-to-coast goal of forwarding healthy living on a healthy planet, starting in our almost 100 markets. It’s part of what makes us unique.

Eco-savvy cities are a must today as seismic demographic and geographic shifts in America and elsewhere show an aging population and the near-complete move from rural society to urban areas. In the U.S., more than 80 percent of us are urbanites or suburbanites, compared with 50 percent worldwide. We are all grateful that life on Earth was created to be sustainable— to work in harmony and in healthy balance, reproducing at a replaceable rate while our habitat is regularly fed and cleansed by elegant cycles interconnecting land, water, air and fire. How perfectly God has made this all fit together to form this magnificent place where we are privileged to live.

So, what went wrong that today life on Earth faces so many crises? As the global human population soars beyond the planet’s carrying capacity to the detriment of other species and too many people pursue self-centered goals for more, bigger and faster, we are failing to replenish what we take. We are falling far short of doing our best.

According to Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Physics, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Yet we go blithely about our daily lives with little regard to this law and are now reaping the consequences. Hundreds of thousands of concerned people are turning out to march for action on climatic change while hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods are becoming more frequent, horrific and deadly as the elements respond to peoples’ collective consciousness.

What can each of us do here and now? As we see in these pages, progress toward restoring a harmonious balance starts and grows by taking lots of small, but deliberate steps. We rejoice that more individuals, community groups and municipalities are putting skin in the game. People are asking, for example: “When people pave over large swaths of land to build highways and houses, where does the rainwater go?” It can create flooding or may be diverted into lovely recreational lakes, as the city of Dallas is doing (page 23).

I love how Christine MacDonald’s national feature story, “Sustainable Cityscapes: Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way,” explores how U.S. communities are becoming more resilient. Good news encourages us all to move forward more sustainably.

Another sign of hope is that a convincing body of healthcare experts is finally beginning to understand that green living is healthy and that healthy living is green, because it’s all inextricably connected. Dr. Andrew Weil’s eye-opening interview, “America’s Evolution into Integrative Healthcare,” yields thought-provoking perspective on the value of returning to the spirit of our Creator’s intentions.

Even our cover image, created for this issue, conveys how it feels when people feel safe, happy and connected with Mother Earth and one another. We hope that you enjoy and are enlightened by this month’s offerings, and that something you see is a catalyst to make going greener your personal mantra.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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16 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

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Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

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DOWNTOWN CREATING URBAN LAKES

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24 ZIPCAR PARTNERS WITH DALLAS FOR CAR SHARING

26 DR. ANDREW WEIL

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29 WHAT COMES AFTER CANCER REMISSION

by Constantine A. Kotsanis

30 DYNAMIC DUO

Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health

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Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

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ne Community Table, A Monthly Social Gathering, takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 4, and the first Saturday of each month, at One Arts Plaza.

Approximately 20 local purveyors will be selling fresh vegetables, meat, poultry, fish and specialty cheeses. There are also flowers, art, gifts, skincare supplies and pet items. Local vendors include Dirt Flowers, Full City Rooster Coffee Roasting Studio, Jack & Jill Pet Market, Just Good Gifts, The Hospitality Sweet, Rare Edibles, Roots Juices, TJ’s Seafood and WE Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College.

Live music accompanies the events and brunch is served at Jorge’s Tex-Mex (JorgesTexMex.com) and Proof+Pantry (ProofAndPantry.com) Admission and garage parking is free. Location: 1722 Routh St., Dallas.

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ith Texas pride as this year’s theme, the 2014 Texas State Fair North, now running through October 19, is accessible via the longest light rail system in North America. Fair-goers will enjoy American Idol auditions, Texas sports legends, soccer history displays, top entertainers, football, Big Tex, a Cotton Bowl music fest and award-winning fried foods.

The DART Green Line connects to two stations: Fair Park, at the entrance to the fairgrounds, and MLK, Jr., convenient to the Cotton Bowl. Extra Green Line trains will be available approximately every 15 minutes between Victory and Lawnview stations from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekends. All DART Rail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) passengers can transfer easily to the Green Line. Trains going to the fair will say Fair Park, Buckner or Lawnview.

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he annual Autumn at the Arboretum exhibit has returned with a showcase of 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash fashioned into tiny houses in the Pumpkin Village. There will be special activities for the kids and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes available for purchase up until Thanksgiving Day.

Mommy & Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays are held every week through the run of the exhibit.

Children’s entertainer Eddie Coker will perform at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., October 13.

Kids can dress up in costume and trick-or-treat around the garden all day on October 25 and 26. The new $62 million Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is also open for touring on the premises.

Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to12. On Wednesdays, buy one admission ticket at the gate and get one for free. Admission to the Adventure Garden is $3. Parking is $10/ $5 if purchased online. Free for members.Location; 8525 Garland Rd. For more information, call 214-515-6615 or visit DallasArboretum.org.

Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture Sustainability Book Group

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he new Sustainability Book Group at the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture grew out of recommendations from members and participants in the institute’s annual sustainability forums, which provide in-depth information on timely and important sustainability issues with national experts and thought leaders.

Institute members wanted more and started their expansion of sustainability discussions with the book group, which seeks enlightenment through the best fiction and non-fiction texts on the subject. Each session will take up a new topic from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by an expert facilitator among Institute Fellows and guest instructors.

Upcoming topics include Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring on October 27 and William McDonough’s The Upcycle, with a discussion led by Dr. Adam Briggle, UNT, on November 24.

Tuition is $80 for members, $100 for nonmembers, $30 for teachers or $25, $35 and $10 per meeting. BYO text; limited supply available at the Institute. Location: 2719 Routh St., Dallas. For more information, call 214-871-2440 or visit DallasInstitute.org.

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pace with a Purpose, located at 4340 Spring Valley Road, was born out of a lack of dedicated space in the Metroplex for meetings and events held by and for those wanting to embrace sustainable health and happiness in their everyday lives. An Open House preview and tour will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., October 18, with food, entertainment and prize drawings.

General partner Fritz Petree explains, “We have a passion to provide a supportive space for learners and teachers who are enthusiastic about the pursuit of personal health and happiness.” The location is an oasis of diversely sized training rooms, meeting areas and movement space for groups and individuals which also houses a unique demonstration kitchen for nutrition education, healthy eating presentations and product demonstrations.

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he Sierra Club is organizing a trip to Big Bend National Park. Participants will depart Dallas on a sleeper bus at 7:30 p.m., November 5, and return to Dallas by 6 a.m., November 10. This year’s trip features five hikes. Destinations include Mesa de Anguila, the Outer Mountain Loop and Mule Ears Overlook and two trips in the high Chisos Mountains, including either Blue Creek Canyon or the Window and Oak Spring and the Chimneys formation, an oasis called Red Ass Spring, more springs, historic ruins and a couple cool pour-offs.

Big Bend National Park is in Southwest Texas along the Mexican border, in a bend of the Rio Grande River that gives the park its name.

The park preserves a vast section of the Chihuahuan Desert larger than the state of Rhode Island. There are mountain ranges within the park, but most of the land lies between 3,000 feet and 4,000 feet in elevation.

The cost (including transportation and permits) is $240 with registration by Oct. 27 at DallasSierraClub.org. Early registrations get preferred seats and bunks. For more information, call Mark Stein at 214-526-3733 or email Mark@SteinPlanning.com.

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Texas SmartScape Tour of Coppell

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eep Coppell Beautiful Environmental Education will be hosting the 12th annual self-guided Texas SmartScape Tour of Coppell from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 4. Maps will be available at Helping Hands Garden, located next to the city of Coppell Town Center, beginning at 8:30 a.m. This tour features five unique Coppell residential landscapes and gardens, as well as the two Coppell community gardens.

Homeowners and garden experts will be available to speak to visitors and answer questions. Participants can gain firsthand knowledge about starting or expanding their own SmartScape landscape and managing compost bins, as well as the benefits of organic fertilizer,

The tour is free. Coppell Town Center is located at 255 Parkway Blvd. Biodiversity Education Center is located at 367 Freeport Pkwy.For more information about the tour, call Jen Ferguson at 972462-5191 or email jferguson@coppelltx. gov. Also visit CoppellCommunityGarden.org and txsmartscape.com.

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Green Community Sandra Glover Cover artist Sandra Glover’s artwork, Green Community, celebrates sustainable communities, this month’s theme.

Her watercolor portrays a healthy, happy town where neighbors garden together, the wind powers homes and businesses and streets are bike-friendly.

A self-taught painter, illustrator and sculptor, Glover lives in Malibu, California, yet the piece was inspired in part by the row houses of Baltimore, where she lived for 10 years. “Living there, I always dreamed of rooftop gardening,” says Glover. “I have always wanted to live in a friendly community like this, where people are out in the streets talking to each other.”

Her love of nature and work as a naturalist and animal shelter volunteer informs and inspires her paintings, which are created at home at her outdoor “studio” or on location in the Santa Monica Mountains that surround her home.

Glover has illustrated numerous books and publications and exhibited at several galleries in the Los Angeles area. Her work also includes natural history exhibits and murals on display in parks in Baltimore and Malibu.

Glover is an active member of the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore.

esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits.

The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews.

The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alphacarotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk.

The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alphacarotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

View the artist’s portfolio at SandyGloverArt.com.

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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption.

The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption.

The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

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esearch from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture—also called ear acupuncture—can alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphetamine use received either electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electro-acupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electro-acupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group.

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hen we are born, we are approximately 90 percent water, when we die we can be as low as 50 percent water. Babies are generally plump, while seniors tend to get—pruney. This is a clue.Average water percentage of the body: liver 90 percent, kidney 83 percent, spleen 76 percent, brain 81percent, heart 78 percent, intestine 75 percent, cells 92 percent, lungs 78 percent, skin 72 percent, blood 90 percent, muscles 85 percent and bone 35 percent.

Also, 75 percent of Americans are dehydrated to the extent that it affects their health. The main cause of daytime fatigue is simply a lack of water.

As little as a 2 percent drop of water in the brain can be responsible for mental confusion, short-term memory loss, inability to focus and forgetting how to perform math. Minimum water intake is one-halfounce per pound of body weight. Many people think they are hungry when they are actually thirsty.

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Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit.

“The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes.

The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion.

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This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products.

Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury.

Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.”

For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.

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he State Fair of Texas, running through October 29, has been a celebration of all things Texan for 128 years and once more, “Howdy folks!” will boom as mascot Big Tex welcomes fairgoers. He may be quirky, but he’s family and he is the iconic representative for this 24-day celebration of Texas. Each year, the State Fair of Texas celebrates the state with amazing food, shopping, live music and family fun. There are hundreds of daily shows, a nightly parade, free concerts on the Chevy Main Stage and throughout the grounds, popular livestock exhibits and competitions. Plus, the State Fair has the largest new car auto show in the Southwest.

New Texas-themed floats and music are featured in the nightly Starlight Parade. A notable addition is the new, 30-foot-by-50-foot Texas state flag flying proudly 120 feet in the air in the shadow of the Top o’ Texas Tower. In addition to the annual Chili and Barbeque cook-offs, the State Fair has been chosen to hold an International Dutch Oven Society Dutch Oven Cook-off this year.

Participants prepare and cook a main dish, dessert and bread in a three-pot Dutch oven. The Grand Champion winner is eligible to go to the 2015 World Championship Cook-Off.

Texas Sports Legends, a Texas Sports Hall of Fame exhibition, will be featured in the Hall of State. Visiting from Waco exclusively for the Fair’s run, the attrac-

tion will showcase a selection of memorabilia from Texas sports legends recognized since the Hall of Fame’s start in 1951. As part of the State Fair’s mission to give back to the community, it has partnered with Canstruction to showcase architectural structures built using cans of food. At the end of the fair, the cans displayed will be donated for hunger relief efforts to the North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant County Food Bank.

Fairgoers will enjoy a brand-new show in the historic Fair Park Band Shell, The Wild West Pet Palooza, featuring Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals, created especially for the State Fair of Texas. One unique aspect of the show is that all of the featured animals have been rescued from shelters across the country. Slaven and his staff of trainers have adopted hundreds of homeless pets and brought them back to star in shows all around the country, including Sea World. These animals are given a second chance at life, with a happy home, plenty of play time and most importantly, lots

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A new colorful area near Fair Park’s Leonhardt Lagoon, Kids’ Boardwalk, will offer several free interactive activities for kids, including a Ronald McDonald show, pumpkin painting, fun games, photo opportunities and more.The Chevy Main Stage will feature top entertainers every weekend, plus live regional bands throughout the week. These concerts are free for fairgoers. This year’s Chevy Main Stage performers include: the Swon Brothers; Fantasia; Lucy Hale; Kool& the Gang; Siggno; a special Red River MusicFest event, featuring Deryl Dodd, Cody Canada & the Departed, Jason Boland & the Stragglers, and the Casey Donahew Band; Le Freak; Becky G; Danielle Bradbery; Collective Soul; and La MaquinariaNorteña.

Football fans will be able to step onto the fairgrounds to cheer on their teams. The AT&T Red River Showdown game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners has been played in Cotton Bowl Stadium since 1929, and is an iconic staple of the State Fair of Texas.

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It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects.

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HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too.

It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

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“We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

“The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently.

Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand).

Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods

Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city.

While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum.

The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York

City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the doit-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded Transportation With America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automo-

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Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth.

Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents.

One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages.

Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure.

Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to

get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike.

Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area.

Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country.

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In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket.

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We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution.

For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program.

Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems.

Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls.

The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

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he Dallas Trinity River Corridor consists of 10,000 acres of green space, which is more than 10 times the size of Central Park, in New York City. It is anchored by the Great Trinity Forest, with more than 6,000 acres, the largest urban, bottomland hardwood forest in America. Trinity Lakes Park comprises 2,200 acres, and development of the park involves the relocation of nine miles of river channel with meanders and riparian terraces, 30 miles of trails, three off-channel lakes, a mile-long promenade, overlooks, plazas, pavilions, amphitheaters, playfields and a whitewater run. The largest public works project in the Dallas history, the development has been integrated with private efforts to help fund the $700 million cost.

Located between the Commerce Street Bridge and the Margaret McDermott Bridge over I-30 that’s currently under construction, two lakes will be

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With diet being such a major component in affecting our emotional state of mind, what role does an anti-inflammatory diet play?

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There is a new body of research linking inflammation with depression that I find fascinating. The fact that the mainstream diet promotes inflammation is why I believe there may be a dietary correlation with the rise of depression in our population.

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atural Awakenings had the opportunity to pose progressive healthcare-related questions to Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned author, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona, on the eve of the sixth biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals, to be held October 13 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will be the keynote speaker.

You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that?

If someone suffers from depression, would you say the steps recommended in Spontaneous Happiness are a proactive approach or an addition to management through medication?

For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integrative approach here is obvious.

I share information about how to wean off of medication. I’d say the book is primary; for people with mild-to-moderate depression, I would follow the information there first. For people with severe depression, it may be necessary to give antidepressant drugs, but I think that they should be used for a limited period, a maximum of one year. You should then be working to find other ways to manage the depression. There is specific information about what to do if you are on medication and how to wean off of it carefully and start these other methods.

Your presentation will take place soon after the recent passing of actor and comedian Robin Williams, which may bring about a more informed awareness of mental health.

Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression?

Do you feel that the increase in diabetes in the U.S., particularly its onset in early childhood, is another major problem?

There are many reasons for it, including changes in diet and a breakdown in communities that has greatly increased social isolation and disconnection from nature. Another factor is the rise in information technology, all the new media.

Plus, pharmaceutical companies have been highly successful in convincing people that ordinary states of sadness are matters of unbalanced brain chemistry that need to be treated with medication.

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Yes, it’s a big concern. I think this is mostly due to the way we’ve changed the food we eat; diet is a hugely influencing factor, especially the greatly increased consumption of sugar, sweetened beverages and products made with flour and refined carbohydrates.

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How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs?

Integrative medicine can help reduce costs in two ways. First, by shifting the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease management. Most of the diseases we

are trying to manage today are lifestyle related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bringing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category.

I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunctional approach by economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, lowtech methods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.

What influence can the public have in supporting such a shift?

Our dysfunctional healthcare system is generating rivers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers and big

insurers; interests that control legislators. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government.

The only real change will come from a grassroots movement to change the politics of all of this.

Demand that insurers cover the treatments you want. Seek out integrative practitioners. Tell health practitioners you work with that integrative education is available and urge them to get up to speed in those areas. Raise your own awareness of the extent that the powerful lobbies now influence the system and why we need to see a sweeping political change.

You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fellowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

What are the benefits of adding integrative medicine to one’s practice?

I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowledge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of alternative medicine. This is a way they can gain knowledge they didn’t get in their conventional medical training. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 physicians over 10 years, supporting a robust and growing community of likeminded practitioners that stay in touch and support each other.

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“What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,”

Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing

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Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed.

While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed

acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says.

For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain.

“We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker.

Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable.

Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices.

However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices.

“Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell.

Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world.

In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices.

Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a

women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow.

Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. After-

ward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls.

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Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

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Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter.

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Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity.

“Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet.

As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by

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The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state.

According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico.

Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity.

The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy.

“If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Ameri-

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In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy.

“Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says.

“What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges.

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He saw solar as the best renewable energy option for the typical homeowner that doesn’t have a yard big enough for a wind turbine. Solar is non-polluting and offers an added benefit of generating electricity on-site. Howe says, “If you generate the electricity where you use it, there’s less energy loss than transmitting over a long distance.” Solar seems to be catching on in San Antonio and Austin, but Dallas-Fort Worth lags behind [other major cities, even though

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Howe answers that it’s about eight to 10 years. While people hesitate over the cost, he says that’s not atypical for big home improvement projects. “People remodel kitchens for a lot more than it costs you to put solar on your house, “ he notes.

Howe shares that the group helps project enrollees assess solar installation company bids and interview finalists, with participants making the final selection. Of those homeowners that attended the workshops, 50 had their sites surveyed for solar power. Ultimately, 25 signed contracts, at about a 20 percent discount on typical rates.

This year, about 200 people enrolled in the program. At the end of the process, 22 are now under contract to get solar.

Howe looking forward to 2015, when the group is considering changing their format and incorporating a program used by a San Antonio group, that is working one-on-one with indi-

viduals to move people quickly through the program. He says that solar is still relatively unknown, but it’s only a matter of time before solar power becomes part of the status quo and there won’t be a need for a group like theirs.“As more and more people purchase solar and more people talk it about it, it won’t be that unusual,” he says.

With the success of Solarize Plano as Texas’ first solarization program, other communities in the Metroplex are launching efforts to educate themselves to take control of their energy production and save money. Solarize Garland launched in January at about the same time the Fredericksburg Shines program.

For more information, visit PlanoSolar.org and SolarizeTexas.org.

Julie Thibodeaux is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings Dallas.

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It’s also time for wildflower seeds, too. Cool-season annuals such as snapdragons, kale, violas and pansies should be planted this month, as well as ground covers, trees, shrubs and perennials.

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Life Center, Flower Mound. DCMGA.com/Events.

Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

DFW Solar Home Tour – 10am-4pm. Self-guided tour of homes in North Texas with solar systems and other sustainable features installed. See website for home addresses. Free. DFWSolarTour.org.

Coppell Garden Club – 1-2pm. Join in on the ongoing planning of the Coppell Garden Club. Garden educational topics will be presented at various meetings. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Jazz in the Atrium: Eric Scortia – 6-8pm. Eric “Scorch” Scortia brings an electrifying approach to down-home Texas-style jazz and blues with a ton of soul via the Hammond B-3 organ. Free admission.

Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803.

DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 West Side Urban Farm Frolic Reception – 6-8pm.

Enjoy an evening of food and drink and community.

Benefits GROW North Texas. $20. Recycle Revolution, 7600 Sovereign Row, Dallas. 214-202-2163.

WestsideUrbanFarmFrolic.blogspot.com.

Blessing of the Animals – 6:30-7pm. Bring your four-legged friend to a special celebration. Free.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Westside Urban Farm Frolic Breakfast & Learning – 9-11am. Day starts with breakfast and continues with five classes on organic feed, top bar beehive demo, backyard poultry husbandry and Biopod demo, using essential oils in emergency preparedness and fall/winter gardening advice. Proceeds benefit GROW North Texas. $25. Cost includes tour map. Trinity Haymarket, 1715 Market Center Blvd, Dallas. 214202-2163. WestsideUrbanFarmFrolic.blogspot.com.

Texas SmartScape Tour – 9am-1pm. This selfguided tour showcases Coppell homes and community gardens that feature drought-tolerant native and adapted plants that require minimal irrigation. See what you should plant now for beautiful blooms in the spring from the homeowners of some of the most unique landscapes in Coppell. Maps will be available 8:30-10:30am at Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. Free. 972-462-5191. JFerguson@ CoppellTx.gov. CoppellTx.gov.

Denton County Master Gardeners: Fall Gardening Festival – 9am-3pm. Master gardener booths at the festival will cover topics such as propagation, lawn care, designing a water-wise landscape, herb growing, worm composting and a dozen other topics.

Seminars on gardening will be offered in classroom areas, including “Perennial Gardening” by Marilyn Simmons and “Transitioning from Sprinkler to Drip”

by Patrick Dickinson. Live entertainment, vendors and educational booths will also be featured. Free.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 West Side Urban Farm Frolic Tour – 1-5pm. Selfguided tour of homes west of Central/75, south of LBJ/635 and north of downtown Dallas, highlighting practices of sustainability. Proceeds benefit GROW North Texas. $10. Maps sold day of event at Recycle Revolution, 7600 Sovereign Row, Dallas. 214-2022163. WestsideUrbanFarmFrolic.blogspot.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Please mention that you saw these events in Natural Awakenings Dallas TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Blackland Native Prairie Association of Texas: Inaugural Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. The Native Prairies Association of Texas Dallas Chapter is a branch of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and will represent 13 Blackland counties: Collin, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt. Bath House Cultural Center, White Rock Lake, 521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas. KStewartLynch@sbcglobal.net.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Dehydration is a Serious Issue – 7-8pm. Dehydration can make you tired. It can also be deadly and everything in between. Learn about “proper hydration” and avoid the short and long term effects. $5. TBD, 728 Meadowlark , Coppell. 972-393-2816. CarolynHagen@gmail.com. HealthiestWaterInTexas.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 State and Nearby Birding Trails – 7:30-9pm. Learn about Texas State and local birding hotspots at the Fort Worth Audubon Society Meeting. Learn which birds you may see at several different birding locations. UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Beyer Hall, Room 114, Fort Worth. FWAS.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Fort Worth Botanic Garden Fall Plant Sale – Thru Oct. 11. Fri, 2-6pm, Sat, 9am-2pm. Wide assortment of trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, perennials, vines, winter annuals and spring-flowering bulbs for sale. Garden staff on hand to answer questions. Free admission. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth. FWBG.org.

Armenia Festival – Thru Oct 12. Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Family friendly cultural and food festival featuring folk dances and songs, children’s games, art exhibits, food, raffle, silent auction and other activities. St Sarkis Armenian Church,1805 Random Rd, Carrollton. 972-250-1640.

Seajay456@sbcglobal.net. ArmeniaFest.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Green Source DFW Run for the Environment 5K– 9am-1pm. Green Source DFW, an environmentally themed online publication, is hosting its inaugural 5K run/walk. Enjoy green vendors, live music and scenic views. $7/admission to park. Race fee additional.

Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill.

TinyUrl.com/GreenSourceRace Recycling & Shredding Event – 9am-1pm. Accepting electronics, sporting goods, toys, multimedia, books and clothing. No old TVs or old computer monitors (CRTs). A shred truck will be on-site for document destruction. $5/per box of documents. Lake Highlands UMC, 9015 Plano Rd, McCree Rd parking lot, Dallas. 214-348-6835. Cindita_e@yahoo.com.

Anti-Bullying Teen Rough-ing Event – 1-5pm.

Our teens have some unresolved anger issues in their life and they are trying to get our attention.

Event will feature speakers, panel discussion and live entertainment. Free. 4758 Veterans Dr, Dallas.

214-515-8678. Star.TeenRoughing@yahoo.com.

AntiBullyingTeenRoughingFoundation.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Film Screening: Prayers for Bobby – 7-9pm.

Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver stars in this emotional true story about a 1970s religious suburban housewife and mother who struggles to accept her young son Bobby being gay. What happens to Bobby is tragic and causes Mary Griffith to question her faith. Ultimately this mom changes her views in ways that she never could have imagined. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas.

JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

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Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Native Prairies Association of Texas: Fort Worth Chapter Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome. Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd, Fort Worth. Jo Ann Collins: JoACollins@ gmail.com or 817-689-0098.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Healthy Cooking Demo: Soup & Stews – 2-3:30 pm. With the cold weather just weeks away, this class will provide recipes and demonstrations that will warm you up and give you comfort to last you through the winter. Free. Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, 3410 Worth St, Ste 200, Dallas. 214820-2608. BaylorHealth.com/Cvetko.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Eli Baron will share pictures and experiences of his bike rides around the world. David Griggs will talk about the upcoming fall elections and candidates friendly to the environment. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub. org. DallasSierraClub.org.

contact Gary Cocke at 972-769-4216 to be added to wait list. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Texas Veggie Fair – 11am-6pm. Annual festival featuring vegan and vegetarian food court, vendors, animal advocates, speakers and live music.

Free. Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas.

TexasVeggieFair.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Smart Yards for North Texas – 10am-12pm. Choosing Texas-friendly plants that are well-adapted to our area and weather conditions makes a big difference in the success of your landscape. Learn about soil preparation, which plants – groundcovers, shrubs, vines and perennials – work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, stroll through the teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. If class is full, contact Gary Cocke at 972-769-4216 to be added to wait list. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Seniors for a Clean Coppell – 9-10am. All are welcome to volunteer for this project of the Coppell Senior Center Boomer Green Corps. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-4625136.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Night Hike on Campion Trail in Irving – 7-9pm.

Explore the nighttime world of animals of Campión Trail with native species experts and learn more about the sights, smells and sounds of nature at night.

Night hikers are invited to challenge their skills in spotting signs of animal life and sharpening other senses. Learn more about the kinds of animals that call Irving home. Pre-registration required. Location provided upon registration. 972-742-2296. CityOfIrving.org/570/Think-Green-Be-Green.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Strollfit with Baby Bootcamp – 10-11am. Bond with your little one while getting a workout. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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Connemara Meadow Open House – 1-5pm. Hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. Enter at gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany. 214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Strollfit with Baby Bootcamp – 10-11am. Bond with your little one while getting a workout. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:308:30pm. Gathering of organic gardeners. Social and snacks at 6:30 pm followed by lecture. REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

Night of the Living Dead – 7:30pm. Cult classic performed by the Dallas Children’s Theater. $14. The Baker Theater and Studio Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, Dallas. DCT.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Smart Yards for North Texas – 9-11am. Choosing Texas-friendly plants that are well-adapted to our area and weather conditions makes a big difference in the success of your landscape. Learn about soil preparation, which plants – groundcovers, shrubs, vines and perennials – work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, stroll through our teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. If class is full,

Sustainability Fair – 10am-3pm. Speakers, classes, exhibits, vendors, food and fun for sustainable living, including solar, alternative medicine, growing food organically, farming, permaculture, alternative transportation, rainwater harvesting, homesteading, prepping, other renewable energy and more. Free.

Greenville Market Square, 2350 Lee St at Bois d’Arc, Greenville. Village12345@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 Huntington’s Disease Society of America Team Hope Walk – 12-3:30 pm. Walk to support the mission of HDSA to improve the lives of everyone with Huntington’s disease.$25. Le Lacs Park, 3901 Beltway Dr, Addison. 904-806-0389. Leslie.Moore1@ me.com. HDSA.org/team-hope-2012/lets-get-started/ map/dallas-ft-worth-tx.html.

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someone who has harmed you? Do you want to let the offense go but struggle in your mind and emotions to release them? Learn how you can use essenital oils and Emotional Freedom Technigue (EFT or Tapping) to truly forgive someone and let go of the hurt once and for all. $15. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3345 Western Center Blvd, Fort Worth. RSVP required: 817-847-0900 or Felicia@AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com. AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com.

Hortipalooza – 8:30am-4:30pm. Family festival devoted to all things gardening, featuring storytellers, vendors and talks as well as hands-on classes. Advance tickets: $25/adults, $45/couples, $15/children under 16. At door: $35/adults. Includes lunch, snacks and talks. Extra fee for hands-on classes. Resource Connection, Bldg 2300, 2300 Circle Dr, Fort Worth.

817-884-1296. BLHammack@ag.tamu.edu. Register: TarrantMG.org.

Total Forgiveness with Essential Oils & EFT – 1011:30am. Are you having a difficult time forgiving

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Backpacking Basics – 7-8:30pm. 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 Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. REI.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 History of the Day of the Dead – 12:15-1pm. Join the Latino Cultural Center to hear more about Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Night of the Living Dead – 7:30pm. Cult classic performed by the Dallas Children’s Theater. $14. The Baker Theater and Studio Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, Dallas. DCT.org.

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Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. 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.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with likeminded people for meditation, chanting, an inspirational talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service.

Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126.

AnandaDallas.org.

Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include Born to Wild; Island of Lemurs; Jerusalem; Reel Adventures in Science: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth.

817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

State Fair of Texas – Thru Oct. 19. Sun-Thurs, 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-10pm. Annual event featuring food, shows, exhibits, kids activities, car show. $17/adults. $13/kids and seniors. Fair Park, 3921 MLK Jr Blvd, Dallas. BigTex.com.

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

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping selections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

LaughYoga.org.

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; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 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 and friends. Childcare provided.

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

monday Dance Exercise Class – 9:15-10:15am. Mon-Thurs.

Easy-to-follow routines featuring Jacki Sorensen’s creative choreography and a variety of music and artists. Start anytime. 3-wk sample: $25. Cimmaron Park Rec Center in Valley Ranch, 201 Red River Tl, Irving. 972-281-3075. Additional locations: Jackis.com.

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

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

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

Meditation Class – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-717-6300. TotalWellnessMBS@yahoo.com.

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

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

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Monthly Meditation – 2nd Mon. 7:30-8:30pm.

Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginners and seasoned meditators alike are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

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

Cosmic Dance – 7:30-9pm. Dance and disappear into deep stillness. Take your energy to a new height, be a child, reactivate your senses. Donation $5. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

tuesday Zumba – 9-9:30am. Latin dance inspired exercise in a fun 30-min class. $5. Curves, 11909 Preston Rd, Ste 1486, Dallas. 213-866-0399.

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

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

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. 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.

214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

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

972-462-5136.

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Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Boozeday Tuesday – 5-7pm. Enjoy free tastings while you get your weekly shopping done. Green Grocer, 3614 Greenville Ave, Dallas. GreenGrocerDallas.com.

Zen Lemon – 6-7pm. Yoga class for all levels.

Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316.

DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon. com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.

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. Karen Romestan: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

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

nation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather@ LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

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

Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton.

Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

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

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice for the ordinary Joe. No chanting or incense! Do-

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. 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.

214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes.

Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

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

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation and teaching series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, facilitated by Brother ChiSing, David Morcom, Christina Clark and trained Young Adult co-facilitators. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing, discussion and refreshments afterwards.

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

Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm.

Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.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.

PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.

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

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

FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Dallas Green Drinks – 6 pm. 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.

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Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art.

Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136.

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 specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

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

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors.

Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-7706872. TexasCPR.com.

Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000.

TXDRYU@Aspire-Health.com. Aspire-Health.com.

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

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners, post-natal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

Vegetarian Cooking Class – 7-9pm. Gourmet Indian vegetarian cooking with master chef Manjuali Devi. $30/class, including dinner. Kalachandji’s Community Hall, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-662-6889.

Danny@Kalachandjis.com. Kalachandjis.com.

5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas.

DORBA.org.

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MoMe Yoga – 10:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Health Orientation Class – 12:30pm. See Thurs listing. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. TXDRYU@AspireHealth.com. Aspire-Health.com.

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

Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Ft Worth.

817-908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students, free/12 & under, members. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/TilMidnight.

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

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

Coppell Farmers Market – Thru Nov. 22. 8am12pm. The Coppell Farmers Market features a wide range of local seasonal produce; pastured, grassraised meats; free-range chicken and eggs; artisan cheeses and breads; ready-to-eat dishes; and much more. Free admission. Old Town Coppell, 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. 972-304-7043. Info@CoppellFarmersMarket.org. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

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

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

and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Cloth Diapering 101 – 11am-12:30pm. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. Receive a gift certificate to Nappy Shoppe for $15. $15. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market – Thru Sept 6.

8am-12pm. Farmers Market includes all food vendors with products ranging from Beefalo to fresh produce. Saint Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas. FarmersMarket@SaintMichael.org. SaintMichaelsMarket.com.

Shoreline Spruceup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Help keep White Rock Lake clean. Enjoy the company, visit with friends, paddle some kayaks, receive thanks form other lake users and collect lots of trash. Meet in the parking lot of Jackson Point on the west side of the park. Jackson Point, 4200 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. 214-669-1663. KayakPower.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-11am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes

Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new artmaking activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Family Bird Watching – 2-4pm. 1st Sat. Beginners and families with children ages 5-13. Learn basic skills in outdoor fun like camping, birding, nature journaling and more. $20/adult, $10/child. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas.

214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Animals on the Air – 3-4pm. Live radio show explores the world of wild animals and domestic pets. Q&A on taking care of pets. Listener contests to win prizes. Hosted by Sean Greene, deputy director of the Dallas Zoo and Dr Nancy Turner, veterinarian from the Bent Tree Animal Hospital. Station KSKY 660 AM.

List Your Event Here! Call 972-992-8815

STATE FAIR OF Kirtan Music Jam – 7-8pm. 1st Fri. Join us for kirtan, the mantra meditation as song. It calms your mind of fear & anxiety & opens your heart letting the divine invade with true love. Free. Atma Bhakti Yoga Center, 6315 Lindlsey Ave, Dallas. 469-5632862. AtmaBhaktiYoga@gmail.com.

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Friday Night Bike Ride – 7-9pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with

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ACUPUNCTURE EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE

Nancy L. Corsaro, L.Ac 2840 Keller Springs Rd. Suite 301, Carrollton, TX 214-793-5684 EastWestAcup@sbcglobal.net www.EastWestOm.com Do you have pain, digestive issues or allergies? Perhaps you want to lose weight, quit smoking or find relief from stress. Acupuncture and herbs can help these and many other conditions. This ancient healing modality can also help you maintain good health and balance. Nancy Corsaro is a Texas-licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist and is nationally board-certified in acupuncture (NCCAOM).

Call for a free phone or office 15-minute consultation.

DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway, #1000, Irving 1106 N. Galloway Ave, Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

Trained in China and graduated from one of Korea’s top medical programs, Dr. Chapa is not only a doctor of Oriental medicine, he is also a board-certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist.

Through 17 years of treating patients and submersion in the 3,000-year-old practices of Eastern Medicine, he’s able to help you find relief with acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. Unlike Western medicine, Eastern Medicine doesn’t just focus on the disease; it cares for your whole self, holistically. Dr. Chapa is also proud to offer one of the only full herbal pharmacies offering more than 1,000 safe, organic herbal medicines. We are In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings. See ad on page 31.

DANIEL FINLEY

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST & CHINESE HERBALIST Living Well Dallas Wellness Center 14330 Midway Rd, suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260

Daniel Finley has a special passion for working with those who have suffered trauma and tragedy. He spends two days a week at an in-patient facility where he is head of the Acupuncture Department working with Veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with addiction, chronic pain and failing health. Daniel Finley brings his talents in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to Living Well Dallas three days a week with a special focus on working with those who struggle with chronic pain, athletes wanting to maximize performance and reduce injury and those who want to relieve stress, sleep better and have more energy. For a free consultation call 972-930-0260 how Acupuncture or Herbs can help you. Follow Daniel at https://www.facebook.com/ daniel.finleylacwww.livingwelldallas.com.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES

Dr. Shalina Luna 7201-A Baker Blvd, Richland Hills, TX 469-471.5981 GetHealthyAlternatives.info ShalinaLunaPHD@doctor.cm As an Alternative Health Consultant, Dr. Luna consults with individuals to evaluate their current health situations, and works towards educating and implementing diet and nutritional programs, assisting medical professionals to meet both physical and emotional needs of her clients. Working with each patient along with members of their medical team helps to create a strong professional relationship and ensures that each client receives the best quality care possible. Dr. Luna is a Naturopath and certified Holistic Health Practitioner focusing on helping patients obtain optimal emotional and physical health. Dr. Luna holds a PhD. in Spiritual Healing and Holistic Studies, is certified in Mind/Body Medicine and Natural Healthcare through several accredited naturopathic certification agencies and has completed coursework in nutrition and holistic studies from the School of Natural Medicine, Luna Holistics, Harvard Medical School and Stanford School of Medicine. See ad on page 16.

BODY CONTOURING ULTIMATE BODY WRAP

Ruth Bradford, Independent Distributor 469-296-8326 BeautyWrapTeam.com The Worlds’s first body contouring solution of its kind. The site-specific body contouring treatment has been in the hands of celebrities at Hollywood events and at the doorsteps of people like you all over the world— exclusively available through It Works! Global. It will change your life. Call 214469-8326 for more information. See ad on page 27.

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CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CTR

Andrea Heikkinen, D.C Paul Heikkinen, D.C. Marsha Heikkinen, D.C., 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 Dr.Andrea@tx.twcbc.com HeikkinenChiropractic.com 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 and gently treat the whole person. At Heikkinen Chiropractic we live to give you Back your Life. See us for Neck & back pain, Wellness care, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage, Pediatric Chiropractic, Headache, Decompression Traction, Nutritional consultation Athletic physicals. See ad on page 31.

OPTIMUM WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Dr. Ray Nannis 1980 Nantucket Dr., Suite 104, Richardson 972-671-2225 NannisChiropractic.com

Nannis Chiropractic Family Health Center is a professional but comfortable atmosphere with family style treatment rooms.

Our emphasis is on patient education including workshops and demonstrations.

With our high tech computer nervous system scanning we provide Subluxation Station Bio Analysis and we offer you the benefit of our advanced training in acupuncture techniques as well as post graduate training in neurology, orthopedics, headaches, TMJ, rehabilitation, sports injuries, and whiplash. Special Services offered include Spinal Decompression, BioVeda Allergy Relief Center and Free Reports. We encourage you to make preventative health and wellness a personal priority while partnering with you on your road to optimal health. We pride ourselves on discovering the cause of your health concern rather than only managing symptoms.

No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does. ~Christopher Morley

COACHING LIFE STRATEGIES – FOR EFFECTIVE AND MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS

Hami ‘Hamydeh’ Safavi Life Coach/Executive Coach 4100 Spring Valley Rd.; Suite 600, Dallas, TX 203-209-8842 Hami.safavi@yahoo.com Hami Safavi is a 20-year results oriented Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) expert and Personal and Executive Coach. She can help you- Close the gap between where you are and where you want to be; Unlock insight, take action and create positive change in any context; Focus on solutions -- not the problems; and Experience greater enjoyment of a balanced life. Call 203-209-8842 now for an appointment.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY Richardson East Pharmacy

189 Plano Rd #120, Richardson 972-234-4668 Locally owned and operated by Pharmacist with over 25 years of clinical experience. We provide solutions to your problems with personal service and wellness care, free Delivery (within 3 miles), most major insurance accepted, electronic delivery from physicians and Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Compounding specialties include: Sports medicine, Wound Care, Veterinary Medications, and Bio Identical Hormones. See ad on page 27.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST & REIKI MASTER

Sandy Hanne, LMT 1131 Rockingham, Suite 126, Richardson 469-438-8634 HealingDallas.com This deeply pleasant, profoundly relaxing technique sets you free in body and mind by releasing the tissues throughout your system that bind you down, tapping your body’s inner wisdom and reducing interference. Addressing musculoskeletal, neurological, head and other dysfunctions, it often helps when nothing else has worked, including for profound emotional release. Extensively trained by founder Dr. John Upledger.

EDUCATION THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL

11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory education for girl; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an enrollment of approximately 1000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college. Notable Hockaday alumni include Barbara and Jenna Bush, Dixie Carter, and Pamela Willeford.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, founded in 1942 is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. It’s located on a 27-acre campus in North Dallas and provides a student-centered Catholic Jesuit education to approximately 1,000 students in grades 9-12 with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

Jesuit Dallas students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by more than 200 points.

FAIR TRADE GIFTS AND CRAFTS

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com Don Herring Mitsubishi located in Dallas, Irving, and Plano takes pride in offering the best selection of new and used vehicles to the Dallas and DFW Metroplex areas. The new Mitsubishi, all Electric Vehicle, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. No money down financing is available on most new Mitsubishi’s. Visit Don Herring online or come by and see why Don Herring is the #1Mitsubishi Dealer in North Texas. We recognize your time is valuable, and strive to make your shopping experience easy and to offer you the lowest price available online. We pledge to beat any advertised offer in the Metroplex.

FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Texas Toyota of Grapevine

Foot Solutions can help you achieve the comfort you desire with a careful foot evaluation by experts and customized recommendations for stylish top quality footwear and inserts that cradle and support your feet and a variety of helpful accessories. Whether you’re on your feet all day at work, experiencing painful foot problems like bunions and heel pain, living with diabetes or arthritis, or simply looking for more comfort, Foot Solutions can help. Call 214-739-3668 for your first step to better foot health and comfort.

801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaPerks.ToyotaOfGrapevine.com Toyota of Grapevine is currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and a $1,000 College Graduate Rebate.

See website for additional information and requirements.

Experience peace of mind with every new Toyota with TOYOTACARE. Toyota is devoted to safety and dependability, and proper vehicle maintenance to both. That’s why we’re including a complimentary worry=free maintenance plan and roadside assistance with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, you and your new vehicle will be covered. It’s complimentary peace of mind, and we’re the first full-line brand to offer anything like it.

ESSENTIAL OILS RESTORING EDEN / DOTERRA

Kelley Walker, Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach 3200 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie 817-253-0049 RestoringEden@ymail.com RestoringEden.me RestoringEden.eoinfo.com Restoring Eden’s vision is to educate and encourage others In the pursuit of healthy living and disease prevention with plant based nutrition and healthcare alternatives.

God gave us everything we need for abundant wellness in His creation in the Garden of Eden. Clean eating of fruits, vegetables and and the pure extracts from plants are essential in restoring Eden’s original blueprint for abundant life.

As a Certified Health Coach for Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, I also offer a variety of wellness workshops and classes for Families, Prime- Time Health and Expecting Women. These workshops are excellent wellness programs for organizations and corporations.

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835 W. Davis, Dallas, TX 214-942-1030 FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com From the Ends of the Earth is a FAIR TRADE WORLD IMPORTS store located in the exciting new Oak Cliff Arts District. We carry a large variety of items from around the world, and can’t wait to meet you when you stop in to shop. Our offerings include clothing and accessories, home décor, writing tablets and pens, music and instruments, and handmade cards. To see a sampling of our offerings go to FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com.

FOOT HEALTH FOOT SOLUTIONS DALLAS 6035 Royal Lane, Dallas 214-739-3668 DallasFootSolutions@att.net FootSolutions.com/Dallas

GREEN AUTO GLASS REPAIR PATCH AUTO GLASS REPAIR James Taylor 972-704-8291

Mobile windshield chip repair at no cost to most customers with Full Coverage Insurance. Most Insurance Companies encourage repair over replacements. Most repairs completed in about 15 minutes.

Repairs guaranteed not to spread and usually 80 to 90% better looking. Windshield chip repair is Environmentally friendly, saving your original windshield and keeps glass out of landfills. Retains the factory seal, preventing air and water leakage, stress cracks and weakening of the overall structure of your vehicle. Call 972-704-8291 for immediate response and estimate.

GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS & SERVICES JULIE’S OFFICE AND HOUSECLEANING SERVICE 469-952-0244

Cleanliness is not next to Godliness, but it sure makes you feel better to come home to a clean and orderly house. I have over 10 years experience in house and office cleaning and use ALL GREEN PRODUCTS- without harmful fumes. I am a Christ For The Nations graduate and former elementary school teacher. I clean your home like I want my own home to be cleaned. Please call 469-953-0244 for an interview and appointment.

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DoTERRA CERTIFIED PURE THERAPEUTIC GRADE

Lynn Mattingly Wellness Advocate 817-800-6324 Mydoterra.com/glm Ancient civilizations utilized essential oils as their medicinals and now modern science is rediscovering essential oils ability to bypass the blood-brain barrier. Essential oils are also lipid soluble-capable of penetrating cell membranes. In an era of “Super Germs”, essential oils contain oxygen molecules that help transport nutrients to starving human cells.

DōTERRRA is the industry standard being the Certified Pure Therapeutic Oils that are beyond organic; promoting emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing for the whole family, kids and even pets. Learn how to makeover your medicine cabinet for pennies on the dollar of synthetic products, contact for a free gift with consultation at 817-800-6324. See ad on page 18.

HERBAL MEDICINE ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com AC Herbs and Vitamins special-

Leslie Duong is a licensed Herbalist, BS Biology, and Health Nutritionist, with 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs, Leslie will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal evaluation of your health. You can assured that her many years of experience will start to help you feel better in no time. She can help with Prostate, Cancer, Hepatitis A,B,C, Detoxing, Cholesterol, Fertility, Impotency, Lupus, Thyroid, Menopause, Diabetes, Depression, Drug Detox, Skin Problems, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Weight Loss. Free Consultation Available. Call to schedule you appointment. See ad on page 14.

GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS & SERVICES JULIE’S OFFICE AND HOUSECLEANING SERVICE 469-952-0244

Cleanliness is not next to Godliness, but it sure makes you feel better to come home to a clean and orderly house. I have over 10 years experience in house and office cleaning and use ALL GREEN PRODUCTS- without harmful fumes. I am a Christ For The Nations graduate and former elementary school teacher. I clean your home like I want my own home to be cleaned. Please call 469-953-0244 for an interview and appointment.

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare Baylor Health Care has a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering a full range of cancerrelated and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about different types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living and support, Baylor is here for you. Our system of hospitals and outpatient centers offers the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. We are committed not only to diagnosing and treating you, but also helping you make lifestyle adjustments even after you leave our facilities. Call us for physician referral or for more information. See ad on page 5.

PRIMACARE

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week, and extended evening and weekend hours. No appointment is necessary. Most insurance is accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want.

Open hours: Monday – Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday – Sunday 8am – 5pm. See ad on page 21.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY PROVIDENCE HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE

Dr. Latonia Smith 2701 Osler, Suite 10, Grand Prairie 972-641-2400 Info@ProvidenceHolisticCare.com A different kind of dentistry where the focus is on health not disease. Our goal is to provide dentistry that enhances your overall health and improves the quality of your life. Have the smile you have always wanted with straight, white teeth. We use Invisalign instead of metal brackets and offer other services using simple and effective methods that are less invasive. We offer the most bio-compatible treatments available. Call 972-641-2400 to schedule your initial consultation.

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HOMEOPATHY Dr. Alex Bekker

5209 Heritage Ave., Suite 410, Colleyville 817-545-5400 AlexBekkerMD.com Dr. Bekker is a physician specializing in homeopathy, which is a medicinal therapy which uses natural substances that stimulate the person’s own vitality to overcome illness, and restore health.

Some of the conditions treated are Childhood Illness, Autism, Asthma, Allergies, Auto-Immune Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and many other conditions. The result of homeopathic treatment is the permanent cure of the individual and the restoration of health.

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MASSAGE ESSENTIAL BODYWORKS

1210 Old Gate Lane, Suite 202, Dallas 214- 842-3645 With extensive experience in therapeutic massage,our modalities include: Trigger Point, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage, Sinus & Headache, Reflexology, Pregnancy, LaStone© Hot Stone, Myofascial/Neuromuscular Release, Non-Surgical Face Lift and Injury/Post-Surgical/ Medical Rehab. Our clients have ranged in age from 2 months to 87 years. Our goal is to provide gentle, caring and effective massage for our clients. “Therapeutic Massage For A Healthier You”.

DALLAS HEALTH HELPERS NUTRITION/MASSAGE/ PSYCHOTHERAPY

Tim Wallace 5217 McKinney Ave. St 208, Dallas 214-770-9596 Tim@DallasHealthHelpers.com Once thought of as a treat for the rich and famous or athletes, this alternative to many traditional methods of healing has begun to be utilized by the elderly, middle-aged, youth and even children and babies. Those seeking stress relief, the over-worked, the injured, workers suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and those in need of back pain relief have found pain relief through massage. Other benefits of massage therapy are increased circulation, headache relief, relaxation techniques, improved posture, lowered blood pressure, clear thinking and peaceful thought patterns. When you envy massage, come visit Tim Wallace, LMT, our massage therapist in Dallas near Highland Park. Call 214-770-9596 now for an appointment.

Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. ~Anthony J. D’Angelo

MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Karen Asbury, MD Richardson, TX 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com The practice of Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. We specialize in a combination of Internal Medicine and Alternative Care, using the best of both. We believe the body is a wonderfully functioning system that was designed to be self healing, if given what it needs. Are you tired of drugs and conventional medicine? Do you want to address the cause of disease and not just the symptoms? Do you want natural solutions to chronic diseases? Dr. Asbury provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment of chronic diseases. Call 972-867-7790 for an appointment or a free Consult. See ad on page 24.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Constantine A. Kotsanis, MD 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX 817-756-1896 drkotsanis@gmail.com www.kotsanisinstitute.com

Dr. Constantine A. Kotsanis is an unconventional medical doctor who travels the globe in search of answers to today’s health problems. His approach is to blend modern conventional medicine with the time-tested wisdom of older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. Having taken the time to become a certified nutritionist himself, Dr. Kotsanis believes the foundation of any treatment is proper nutrition. He applies this belief to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases including cancer and diabetes. Come Have Lunch with the Family - The public is invited to our FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. It’s a great way to meet the staff and doctor while learning more about health. We provide a gluten-free recipe from the Kotsanis Institute’s own cookbook “Food for Thought” (available on Amazon.com). Each month is a different topic. Find the schedule on our website www. kotsanisinstitute.com. See ad on page 2.

LWD MED, PLLC

Jennifer Engels, MD Living Well Health and Wellness Center 14330 Midway Rd, Ste 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Dr. Jennifer Engels would like to help you investigate what might be the root cause of your problems and help guide you on a journey away from illness and disease onto a path of health and wellness. She previously worked for many years as an Interventional Breast Radiologist and now draws upon that knowledge to help women identify their risk factors for breast cancer and counsels women on appropriate screening programs. She uses the latest technology to test for any nutritional deficiencies that could be corrected and any underlying food sensitivity that could be exacerbating the problem. She offers patients an individualized nutritional and lifestyle program in order to help them achieve their ultimate health. Call for an appointment now at 972-930-0260.

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org

Dr Woodward has been practicing medicine in Dallas since 1968 and specializes in hormone replacement for both men and women. He is board certified in Gynecology and has been a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement for 30 years. Dr. Woodward also specializes in the diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes. He has developed an innovative and more effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones.

The Cooper Clinic in Dallas conducted two studies of his patients to determine bone density and arterial calcium buildup. The studies found that Dr. Woodward’s patients have 11% better bone density and 26% less calcified arteriosclerotic plaques than patients referred by other doctors. This tells you that bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is not only effective but also safer.

If you are suffering from hormone depletion, I urge you to learn more about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Please call for an appointment at 972-566-7870.

ORGANIC FOODS

NEUROFEEDBACK DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

Dr Stephanie Golder & Mindy Fritz 10000 North Central Expressway #400, Dallas, TX 214-997-4990 DallasBrainChangers.com Specializing in reducing or alleviating symptoms of many disorders, including anxiety, depression, migraine, ADD (AD/HD), behavioral disorders, learning disability, and many others, utilizing neurofeedback and Christian counseling. Our goal is to help our clients achieve improved physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Neurofeedback is a proven, effective treatment that is noninvasive and does not involve medication.

Call 214-997-4990 for a consultation. See ad on page 30.

NUTRITION Living Well Health and Wellness Center

Betty Murray, CN, IFMCP, CHC 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas, TX 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Betty has a knack for making the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. Betty specializes in metabolic and digestive disorders and weight loss resistance. A master of the bio-chemistry of the body, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health. Call 972-930-0260 today to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if nutrition counseling is right for you.

Natural Health Shop

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Everyday low prices on over 9,000 Natural health and wellness products and We specialize in speHealth supplements. cial orders. Groceries, supplements, nutrition, beauty products, Shop sports special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week. See ad on page 28.

SYLVIA MOORE

TEXAS DAILY HARVEST Fisher Lane, Yantis, TX 903-335-1758 TexasDailyHarvest.com

We are a Certified Organic Farm producing milk, cheese, yogurt, beef, pork, eggs and produce in East Texas. Our products area available in many stores in the Metroplex and in Austin, and we are now offering Neighborhood Delivery and a CSA. Please call or see our website at TexasDailyHarvest.com to sign up for Neighborhood Delivery.

THREE HAPPY COWS

CR 45, Earth, TX 214-908-2569 CountyLineFarms@gmail.com Providing other families with clean and great tasting dairy products made from our sustainable, organic certified, West Texas native grass pastures of contented, happy, and humanely treated cows is the mission of Three Happy Cows. Our products are free of any added hormones, antibiotics, toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides.

Due to the nature of the nutritional diet of our cows, our products have a wonderful fresh taste and maintains their flavor. Three Happy Cows products can be found at Central Market, Natural Grocers, Rosemeade Market, Cupboard, and Local Yocal.

ORGANIC HAIR CARE GLITZ ORGANIC SALON

By Appointment Only 214-824-5489 Debi@GlitzOrganicSalon.com GlitzOrganicSalon.com

Glitz Organic Salon is Dallas County premier organic hair salon. All our products come from the United Kingdom and are Certified Organic, Vegan and animal cruelty free.

Gone are the noxious fumes, stinging scalp, and watery eyes. We are ammonia free, high performance long-lasting permanent hair color. Your hair will be healthier, shinier, and more natural than ever before. We guarantee it. Our services include haircuts, hair coloring, hair straightening, weft creations and hair bonding extensions. Like us on Face Book as you check out pics of our peeps.

OSTEOPATHY

Independent Isagenix Distributor SylviaMoore1.Isagenix.com Sylvia Moore is an Independent Associate with Isagenix International, one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. Our proprietary solutions are transforming the Healthy Aging, Performance & Energy, and Weight-Loss industries. Our no-compromise approach to health and wealth generating opportunities helps thousands achieve their dreams—physically and financially. Visit SylviaMoore1.Isagenix.com to learn more about all of these opportunities.

Cranial Osteopath

Liz Chapek, D.O. 214-341-8742 Chapek.DoctorsOffice.net For structural and internal problems, head and body, to optimize inherent healing abilities: Infant (nursing, head shape, inconsolable crying), Young Child (developmental delay, recurrent ear infections), Female (infertility, pregnancy), All Ages (head trauma, pain/strain, imbalanced internal systems). For information: call us or check website’s Home and Practice News pages.

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OUTDOOR LIGHTING ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC Jon & Laura Petersen Anna, TX 972-924-2722 Sales@AlfrescoLighting.com AlfrescoLighting.com

Alfresco Living designs and installs outdoor improvements that make your outdoor rooms nicer. We take the time to design your Landscape Lighting to fit your lifestyle. Water Features, Mosquito Misting, Cool Fogging, Rain Water Harvesting and Christmas Lighting to take your outdoor living environment to the next level of pure enjoyment and a place where you can relax and enjoy the sound of a waterfall in a mosquito free evening while your landscape lights highlight the focal points of your yard.

PET CARE THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

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

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine.

Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Therapy, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and we offer Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 33.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Senergy Medical Group is the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO invented by Dr. Jerry Tennant of Colleyville. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer health care professionals and home users an affordable, drug free and user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe pain and intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. The Biomodulator uses technology designed to stimulate the body’s natural release of chemicals and by giving the cells the energy they are lacking.

When the cells are restored to their optimal level of energy the body can heal itself. There are many success stories and testimonials of patients’ recovery and pain reduction, some of which can be seen on our website. Senergy is not a medical office and cannot provide any medical advice or diagnosis. To make an appointment with Dr. Tennant, please contact his office at Tennant Institute for Integrative Medicine at 972-580-1156. See ad on page 35.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS 4851 Legacy Dr, Suite 301, Frisco, TX 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com

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

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Natural and Organic Skin and Body Care Products 1-888-524-0579 BelloNaturale.com A full line of all natural and organic skin and body products and essential oils. Includes bath, body, facial, and hair products and therapeutic wellness oils. All products are certified organic and completely biodegradable and never tested on animals.

Users of Bello Naturale skincare products have experienced better skin moisture retention using less product and relief from some skin conditions that had not been responsive to their prescription medication. Free sample available. Visit BelloNaturale.com or call us today to find out more about our products and to order.

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LONE STAR DOG DOORS Dallas, TX 214-810-1785 Info@LoneStarDogDoors.com LoneStarDogDoors.com

Energy efficient, attractive and durable Dog Doors professionally installed. Let your dogs and cats live large with the freedom they deserve by getting a professionally installed Wall pet door in any type of wall, Door dog door, Screen pet door, Dog door right in the glass, or Pet door panel insert for a sliding glass patio door. Don’t be trapped into thinking that your dog door must be installed in a door.

With Lone Star Dog Doors you will benefit from our many years of remodeling experience plus we use Hale Pet Door products, representing the highest quality in the industry. Call 214-810-1785 today so we can install “Your Pet’s Doorway to Living Large” in the Dallas area.

10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com At Deer Lake Lodge guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renew. Situated on 50 acres of wooded estate, 45 minutes from downtown Houston, this holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests – ensuring each visitor’s personal quest for wellbeing is an attentive experience –and a sustainable, eco-friendly vibe, from building practices to landscaping to water and lighting.

Self-directed, multifaceted detox programs combine with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. See ad on page 3.

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GREEN HOME RESIDENTIAL

Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com Green Home Residential is the first green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas to specializing in healthy, sustainable high performing real estate. Return on your green home investment can show up in increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things.

Get the professionals at Green home Residential to find the shade of green that fits our real estate needs. We will customize services based on your requests and show you how to take advantage of government programs and incentives. Green living is healthy and healthy living is green. Call us for a complimentary consultation.

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6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org Church that Grows people. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith. com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm.

Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com We teach positive psychology base on the Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Unity Church of Sachse holds services each Sunday morning at 11:30 am. Please join us each week as we share truths and principles to help you along your spiritual journey. After the service, join us for coffee and conversation. You will find recordings of each week’s message on our website to listen to at your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available. Please call for appointment.

All events are posted on our website.

STRESS MANAGEMENT QUANTUM ZEN

Nance Woods 330 Market St, Baird, TX QuantumZen@windstream.net QuantumZenTX.com Stress? Illness? Injury? Biofeedback could be the answer. Distance sessions available. Quantum Zen also offers Human BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling and Nance is a highly sought after Reiki Master/Teacher.

Trying to sell your house but it just won’t sell? Keep getting an “unfriendly” feeling around your property? Property clearing is available.

Quantum Zen is a holistic wellness center specializing in stress management located west of the metroplex on Interstate 20.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas, Tx 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding the underlying causes of disease.

Regulation Thermography looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 25.

WEIGHT LOSS

YOGA

YARD AND GARDEN

Lisa Ware, E-RYT500

ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE

1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Yards and Gardens in a chemical-free environment.

We know organics better than anyone else. Organic yards and gardens require less water, have fewer insects and diseases and result in better health for you, your family and the environment. We will give you the guidance you need either in our store or at your home. Products and services include Landscaping and maintenance, natural fertilizer, natural insect control, unique garden gift items, pet food for dogs and cats, and a large selection of native and drought-tolerant plants.

Call the experts today at 972-864-1934.

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Reiki Master Teacher, Founder, Yoga 4 Love 469-437-1334 Yoga4Love.net

Offering Yoga 4 Love (Y4L) Advanced Training Programs -200 hour Live Online and 300 hour In Studio.

We also provide Nutrition-Plus 90 Days to Feeling Fit; Life Coaching; Energy Work; Reiki and Online Yoga Classes. Yoga 4 Love facilitates an atmosphere of personal transformation through a strong mind | body | spirit connection. We are involved in extensive community service and collaborate with many community partners, conscious businesses and friends to expose as many as possible to the life enhancing effects of Yoga and meditation. Other Services: Goddess and Divine Feminine Empowerment, meditations, conscious music concerts, community events, festivals and conferences. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio provides Far Infrared Hot Yoga, Beginner Yoga 101, Zumba, Pilates, Workshops and Dragonfly Spa. The Studio is located at 558 Bluebird Lane Red Oak, Texas.

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tate of Texas. Learn about all forms of energy: solar, wind, geothermal, waste-to-energy, natural gas, coal, nuclear, oil and more. What is the future for these sources? What kind of impacts do these forms of energy have on humans and the environment?

Register now at Sponsored by the Dallas Sierra Club.

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FAT BURNING COFFEE & TEA

Jon & Christi Hurley 615-653-5228 FatBurningCoffeeOrTea@yahoo.com CoffeeOrTea4me.com Drink coffee and burn fat. Join thousands of other coffee and tea drinkers who have lost those unwanted pounds. Try the Bfit challenge today!

Call Christi at 615-653-5228 and get ready for a fitter, healthier you!

WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS and thermography CENTER

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com We help with acute and chronic health concerns ranging from autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, saliva hormone testing, essential oils, Platinum Energy foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 14 & 22.

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No time to clean, we’ll do it for you. With mind at peace that your house is clean and you protect your health and the planet because we only use green products. Weekly, biweekly, and once a month services. Call or email for an estimate. 954-593-1729.

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PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR LEASE SPACE FOR LEASE WITHIN THE DALLAS MEDITATION CENTER. Tranquil energy, lovely interior, community spirit, convenient, central location. Rates range from $400 to $800 per month. www.DallasMeditationCenter.com. 727 S. Floyd Rd., Richardson, TX 75080, 972-432-7871.

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WORK/LIFE BALANCE Power Connections Luncheon

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

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Cityplace Tower, 2711 N Haskell St 3rd Floor at Kitchen D EXPERT GUEST SPEAKER, BETTY MURRAY, CN ,IFMCP, CHC

Founder and Functional Medicine Nutritionist at Living Well Health & Wellness Center “Nutrition: Food Intolerances, Sensitivities and Allergies - How to Tell the Difference” COME EARLY, ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY: n Chair Massage n Foot Massage n Hand Massage n Acupressure n Make-up Consultation with lots of free samples

DOORS OPEN AT 11:30AM! Additional Door Prize Raffle Tickets Available at the Door

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Healthy Dining in the Metroplex —8— METROPLEX LOCATIONS

1. Preston 214-360-7569 6100 Luther Ln, Dallas 75225 2. Royal 214-613-2841 5960 Royal Ln, Dallas 75230 3.SMU 214-520-6878 6403 Hillcrest, Dallas 75205 4. Lemmon 214-780-0602 4015 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 75219

5. Flowermound 972-899-3548 2550 Crosstimbers Rd, Flowermound 75028 6. Frisco 214-436-4410 3580 Preston Rd, Suite 107, Frisco 75034 7. Southlake 214-436-4410 2600 E. Southlake Blvd, #160, Southlake 76092 8. Mockingbird & Greenville 214-515-9113 5706 E. Mockingbird Ln, Highland Park 75205

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