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Medicine Cabinet Issue 25 February 2016

A Survival Guide to Today’s Toxic World

How do Essential Oils Affect the Body Through Inhalation?

Discover Wellness Health Fair & Market Guide

A Burning Issue in Quesnel Part 3: Wood Smoke

Effect of Nature on Adults

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Water Element

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A Survival Guide to Today’s Toxic World

Medicine Cabinet By Sherry Akef, R.H.N.

Published monthly by Spiral Health Jennifer Reed, R.H.N. Nature’s Medicine Cabinet is a monthly newsletter published in Quesnel, B.C., featuring various health and wellness articles from local (B.C.) professionals and enthusiasts, delicious recipes from holistic nutritionists and a professional directory showcasing our many local health and wellness leaders.

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There are approximately 100,000 chemicals registered by the Environmental Protection Agency, and according to Sustainable Table, over 5 billion tons of pesticides are used worldwide every year.

Here in Canada we have over 50,000 hectares of agricultural land and if we take into consideration the amount of chemicals used in modern agriculture today such as pesticides, rodenticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, it’s easy to see how easily and how often we are exposed and overloaded with toxicity. Every day, our bodies are constantly bombarded by foreign chemicals through the air we breathe, food and drink we consume, products we put on our body, and surfaces we touch. We are all living in an industrialized world where we are constantly exposed to and overloaded with potentially harmful chemicals on a daily basis.

So what can we do that will truly make a difference? What is the first step to take in reducing toxicity? Limit our toxicity exposure, of course! Okay, I know, this sounds impossible since I just went on about how we are constantly exposed to 100,000 potentially harmful chemicals, but really we do have control over our exposure, and you know what? It really does make a massive difference on our health. Even reducing 50 chemicals (which is easy to do), will have a drastic affect on your health. I know it doesn’t seem like it, but we have the ability to choose what is right for us at any given moment to better our lives. Let’s make some sustainable choices for ourselves in this industrialized world and create better environments within and around ourselves.

It’s important to know that most of these chemicals have not even been tested for its effect on human and environmental health.

Recent research has now found that non-carcinogenic chemicals when combined become carcinogenic in our bodies. But before we panic about the unknown, let’s focus on what we DO know, what we CAN change. With new technologies every day, government agendas, and economic pursuit, it doesn’t look like we will be getting rid of these chemicals any time soon, but it’s crucial to remember our rights and the power we hold to bring forth change. So now, it looks like the future and our health is in our own hands after all! The sooner we realize we are responsible for our own health, the sooner we will be able to live healthier lives.

So let’s learn some facts, empower ourselves, and make better choices.

Every time we reach for food it is an opportunity to nourish our body! So let’s do it wisely. This is the power of food, the power of choice; this is the power of you! And the best part is that we all have this choice (as well as the right). Dr. Heather Morgan says “Every time you eat or drink, you are either feeding disease or fighting it”. This is absolutely true considering that a lot of these chemicals are found in the food and drink we consume, but remember that toxicity overload does not happen overnight.

It has an accumulative affect in our body which can overwhelm our eliminatory organs over a period of time. So how do we help our body fight disease? I’m glad you asked...last month we discussed an amazing organ that is the king of all organs, it performs 600 functions every second and is one of the main eliminatory organs in our body. Yup, you guessed it, your liver! We looked at what foods support it and what foods don’t. Now, knowing what you know, it is extremely beneficial to refer back to that list and incorporate them into your diet while you are working on lessening your toxicity load. One of the main ways to help your body get rid of these accumulated toxins and drain out the bugs that cause disease is to support your liver and lymphatic system: Eat liver supporting foods, drink lots of filtered water or herbal tea, move your body even if it’s just for 15 minutes/day, try to go outside for a few minutes and practice mind-full breathing (be aware of your breath), laugh a little, write down your thoughts, and surround yourself with things you love. Most importantly learn to manage the way you process stress, and stop doing what you hate. Got it? Good :). There are many ways to lessen your toxicity load.

You could replace chemical cleaners in your house with natural ones, buy organic produce, use natural products on your body... whatever it may be, go slow and celebrate each step! Food is one of the most powerful ways we can change our health. Try buying the produce on EWG’s Dirty Dozen list organic. Just by doing this, you’re reducing a significant amount of toxins from accumulating in your body. Remember, don’t rush it, this is a lifestyle change and a sustainable way to lessen the toxicity load on your body.

Print this list out and take it shopping with you, buy as many dirty fruits/veggies as you can organic and feel good about buying the ones on the Clean Fifteen list. Remember, small steps are worth celebrating!

The Environmental Working Group is an amazing non-profit organization that should be your go-to resource. They are dedicated to protecting human and environmental health and they have up-to-date scientific data on almost anything. Every year they compile a list of fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest level of pesticides called Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (see below). In 2015 “conventional” apples (which are apples that are grown with chemicals) is number one on the dirty list with approximately 58 different carcinogenic chemicals found on the fruit after washing. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to put that into my body. Imagine just buying 3 organic fruits from the dirty list, look how easy it is to cut out over 100 chemicals from going into your body over time. This is one way to empower yourself in living healthier in 2016! Know what you’re eating. Buying organic is the best way to ensure you are decreasing your exposure to large amounts of toxic chemicals. Another hot topic is genetically engineered foods. This is a huge topic that deserves its own article but unfortunately, no matter how you look at it, data proves that GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) have higher levels of chemicals and are actually one of the biggest contributors to polluting our waters, soils, lands, as well as our bodies. Today, we have no law in place that requires GMO’s to be labelled. So to ensure you’re not eating genetically engineered foods, always buy organic or even better, know the farmer who is growing your food.

It doesn’t have to be certified organic if the farmer uses traditional methods without large amounts of chemicals. The idea is to know what you are putting into your body. You have control over this.

But let’s get something straight. It can be hard to change the way you eat and shop. It took me years to get into the habit of buying

health-smart. Your number one goal is to decrease your toxicity load because toxicity equals dis-ease. If you set that goal for yourself, every choice you make will bare that in mind and you WILL see changes. But don’t try to do this all at once (unless you know that you’re totally ready to make big changes). Remember, every day you have a choice. Empower yourself by knowing the facts and most importantly knowing your body. It’s not about depriving or eating less or eating fancy food. Food is your weapon, use it wisely and use it kindly. Your body is unique, it is your beautiful temple, and it deserves to be nourished.

EWG’s Dirty Dozen 1.

Apples 2. Peaches 3.

Nectarines 4.

Strawberries 5.

Grapes 6. Celery 7.

Spinach 8.

Sweet Bell Pepper 9. Cucumber 10.

Cherry tomatoes 11.

Snap Peas (imported) 12.

Potatoes EWG’s Clean Fifteen 1.

Avocados 2.

Sweet Corn (may be genetically modified) 3.

Pineapple 4.

Cabbage 5.

Sweet Peas (frozen) 6.

Onions 7.

Asparagus 8.

Mangoes 9.

Papayas (may be genetically modified) 10.

Kiwi 11.

Eggplant 12.

Grapefruit 13.

Cantaloupe 14.

Cauliflower 15.

Sweet Potatoes Sherry is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in toxicity and drainage, preventative medicine, and bio-energetics to assess imbalances, as well as empower and educate so that you can make sustainable healthy choices. www.seedednutrition.com

Recipe Box

Wild Rice and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups of wild rice/quinoa blend (or 1 cup rice, 1 cup quinoa) Appropriate cooking instruction amount of water (will be on your rice label) 3/4 cup of pesto (preferably home made) 1 onion diced 2 cups of cherry tomato's 4 cups of broccoli florets Marinade for chicken 2 tbs of apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 tbs of braggs soy sauce 1 tsp of fish sauce 1 tbs of dijon mustard 1/2 tbs of Worcestershire Instructions Mix your marinade in a large bowl and cut your chicken breast into 1� pieces. Marinade your chicken for a minimum of 2 hrs prior to cooking.

Preheat oven or crock pot to 375 degrees.

Add chicken to the bottom of a large glass baking dish (or crock pot).

Mix your pesto with your wild rice and it along with the onions, tomato’s and broccoli to the dish.

Finish by topping with the amount of water provided by your cooking instructions on your bag of wild rice/quinoa.

Bake in the oven for approx 1 hr or until rice is tender :) Remember that wild rice is always a bit chewier than normal.

Enjoy!

Recipe created by: Hillary Shearring Certified Holistic Nutritionist My Awesome Foods www.myawesomefoods.com

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Stop by the market for lunch and enjoy whole food options prepared by local Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Jessica Golden from Stay Golden Nutrition.

Interactive Fitness Demonstrations Yoga Core Pole arts Cardio Gymnastics And more!

Over 30 Local Exibitors & Vendors!

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2:00pm Thriving with Age Jason Watkin, Co-founder and chief formulator – Purica Protecting Your Quality of Life with Antioxidants, Anti-Inflammatories and Adaptogens.

Sunday, March 6th Saturday, March 5th 10:15am All Hail The Green Juice!

Hillary Shearring – My Awesome Foods Come learn how to pair good wholesome fruits and veggies into a glass of rocket fuel for your body.

10:45am Quesnel Air Quality Info & Discussion Tracy Bond and Peter Walsh – Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable The Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable has been working since 2000 to understand and improve our Air Quality in Quesnel. The Roundtable has the participation of all levels of government, industry, environmental groups, health agencies and citizens at large. Air Quality in Quesnel is a primary concern to everyone in Quesnel.

For a current update on our Air Quality and what is being done about it join Tracy Bond (who has been involved in the Roundtable since 2005) and Peter Walsh (Current Chair) at the Health Fair.

11:30am Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging Christa Pooley, RMT – Hands On Health Somatic Education is a Mind/Body education practice used for pain and stress management in rehabilitation and active aging.

Somatic movement practice helps to manage pain and tension, balance posture and enhance performance.

Somatics improves ease of movement and quality of life.

10:15am SoundSpa with sound healer Danielea Castell Danielea Castell – Vibe Sound Spa & Healing Therapeutic sound is gaining recognition in the health care field as an effective modality in reducing pain and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Sound also creates deep relaxation and increases mental clarity and vitality.

Join sound healer Danielea Castell for a live experience of therapeutic sound followed by a Q & A.

11:15am Healthy Choices from Bliss Jas Sabbarwal, Owner - Bliss Grill Join Jas for a history of the health benefits of spices and how they were incorporated into Indian food. Presentation of basic Indian cooking to follow.

12:15pm InspireHealth Education Session Terry Heidt, Director – InspireHealth Bring a loved one, family member, or friend to learn about our supportive cancer care model and how you can take charge of your life and empower yourself to improve your health. Learn how changes in nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle can support recovery and overall health. Terry Heidt, Director at InspireHealth, will facilitate this talk and can provide information about supportive cancer care services available to those in the Quesnel area at no cost.

1:30pm Learn to Brew Your Own Kombucha

12:45pm Mindfulness: Core resilience and managing the impact of life stressors

Allisha Heidt – MotherLove Ferments Join Allisha Heidt, co-founder of MotherLove Ferments in a kombucha brewing demonstration. She will show you how easy it is to brew a batch of delicious, probiotic packed kombucha right in your own home.

Doris Hocevar, MA, RN, CC – The Centre for Healthy Mindspace Managing everyday stress is key to health and wellbeing.

Join Doris to learn how the practice of mindfulness can work for you.

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Effect of Nature on Adults By Laurie Bare This past summer my family and I camped in our tent for a week.

The first couple of days we camped in the backcountry and stayed at Kinney Lake, which is part of the Berg Lake trail in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. Then we camped in the frontcountry at Jasper National Park. Our family has many pleasant and happy memories from our trip but what stands out for me is how relaxed I felt when I got home. I felt relaxed and rejuvenated for a week after coming home from a vacation! Usually when I get home from a vacation, I feel I need a vacation from my vacation. I will disclaim that I did not sleep well in the tent for that week, yet I still came home feeling relaxed. So what happened? I think I was rested and restored because I got a good dose of Vitamin N, and was less plugged in!

Vitamin N, ah the great benefits of Vitamin N! Even just thinking about my trip my shoulders drop and a smile comes to my face!

The combination of mind/body/nature connection is Vitamin N. The best part of this vitamin; there is no aftertaste, positive side effects, and one does not spend a lot of money. One just needs a green space, 15 minutes and no handheld wireless device.

Our society today is full of distractions. Just to share a funny little story. A couple years ago I was writing an “important text” while walking. I almost walked into one of the resident deer in South Hills. We gather our information from television, internet, texting, and e-readers. We are looking down instead of around. In 1999 we used our computer on average 27 hours per week. 2012, most people reach 27 hours of screen time in a couple of days. That is a big difference. Having a smartphone or tablet with wireless connections is blurring the line between work life and home life.

Many people are expected to be “at work” while on vacation. 75% of workers aged from 18 to 44 check work emails while on vacation. Vacation is supposed to be a break from our normal routine to recharge. However, this is hard to do when work is looming over you.

All this screen time, more stressed out moments and longer work days has an impact on our health. Our society is seeing an increase of mental health disorders, such as depression, sleep problems, decline of I.Q. and an overall loss of happiness. Not to mention increase rates of cancer, heart and autoimmune diseases.

Nature, vitamin N can help. Now I am not suggesting that one should give up doctors and spend weeks on end in the backcountry. But what I am suggesting, go to your doctor, get what you need, then go outside for great side effects. Here are some examples of how nature can help. Studies have shown that nature can help veterans cope with posttraumatic stress syndrome. One individual for 20 years of his life lived a life of isolation, separation,

substance abuse and incarceration. With the help of a 12-step program and a prescription from a clinical psychologist to go kayaking he found a road to recovery and feels comfortable again in mainstream society. Now he helps inner city youth by exposing them to nature. He is helping others while continuing to heal himself. Another study shows that if patients have a room with a view of trees compared to patients that have a room with a view of bricks, the patients with the view of trees have shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times and were generally more positive to hospital staff.

Japan’s Forest Agency introduced a program called Shinrinyoku, or forest bathing. This program was to encourage a healthy lifestyle and decrease stress levels. This program was introduced in 1982.

In the last few years scientists have been doing research there and their findings are positive. They saw a decrease in anxiety, depression and anger. They also found people came out of the program with reduced blood pressure, lower levels of cortisol, and increased natural killer cells and antiviral cells. That all adds up to overall better health!

The more time we spend in nature, the more it provides us with many health benefits, but it also helps our environment. If you have a favorite location, and go there regularly, studies show you are more invested in the environment and are more willing to get involved to save a wetland or protect natural spaces. With all these health benefits that nature provides for us, it is the least we can do, live our best to protect our surroundings. Leave your device at home, grab your family, and head to the river or walk on a trail. It is good for you and the environment. It is a win/win!

Mattie Gunterman was an avid outdoors woman and photographer. She was born in 1872 and died at the age of 73. Her favorite saying was “Get out and get fresh air and you’ll be alright, regardless what’s wrong with you.” Mattie did not need science and research to tell her nature was good for her, she just knew. So get out and get the fresh air!!

Laurie Bare works part time at the Baker Creek Enhancement Society as a Program Educator and is the facilitator of the EcoSprouts program. Laurie tries to get her family and herself as much Vitamin N as possible.

How do Essential Oils Affect the Body Through Inhalation?

By Katie Blair When essential oils enter through the nose they reach the lungs and go right into the blood stream and every part of the body.

When this happens, a chemical interaction occurs that initiates physical and mental changes. When inhalation is “registered” scent travels faster to the brain than either sight or sound! Our bodies then can become sedated, stimulated or relaxed, depending on the essential oil that is used. Pain can be relieved, wounds may heal, and inflammation and spasms may decrease. Essential oils support and balance many systems – circulatory, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine and reproductive – and there are some oils that will affect more than one system within the body!

Here are a few examples: Grapefruit: a “spiritual up lifter” helps with stress, nervous exhaustion, depression and mental fatigue. Helps with digestive problems, lymphatic drainage, cellulite and water retention.

Sweet Orange: is an antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, lymph stimulator, tonic, uplifting and a mild sedative.

Helps with nervous tension, toxin elimination, stress, insomnia, digestive problems, and helps to combat colds and flus.

Geranium: has an antiseptic and antidepressant property. Good for balancing hormones and increasing circulation. Geranium has a well-documented reputation for being an extremely versatile essential oil.

To use add 5 – 10 drops of oil with distilled water into a ceramic or metal vaporizer, or electric diffuser.

Katie Blair, owner and operator of Essence of Nature - Has been practicing as a certified esthetician, sports & relaxation massage therapist & aromatherapist for 15 yrs, and 8 years as a Reflexologist, Reiki Master, Herbal Health Consultant & Nutritional Therapist . Visit Essence of Nature on Facebook or contact Katie 250-255-0563

A Burning Issue in Quesnel Part 3: Wood Smoke Got firewood? Know how to use it? This article is the last in a 3-part series on how to Burn it Smart, brought to you by the Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable. The first article talked about the importance of well-seasoned firewood and the second article discussed new woodstove technology. This article will review how to build a fire that produces minimal smoke.

Did you know that residential wood burning is a major contributor to poor air quality in Quesnel? Most of us blame industry and automobiles for “bad air”. The fact is, smoke from residential burning is a major contributor to particulate matter in the air we breathe.

Particulate matter (also known as pollution, PM10, or PM2.5) are tiny particles 200 times smaller than raindrops. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and cause serious health effects.

The three necessary ingredients for efficient and environmentally friendly wood heating that minimizes particulate matter are: 1) well-seasoned firewood, 2) a certified woodstove that is properly installed, and 3) good fire-burning techniques. This article will explain the importance of starting and keeping a fire going with minimal smoke.

How to start a fire with little or no smoke: • The kindling should ignite quickly to heat up the chimney and create a strong draft. Fast ignition also heats the brick and steel of the firebox quickly, and creates a good environment for even burning of larger wood.

• Kindling pieces need to be finely split to produce many edges where the fire will first catch.

• Use cedar, pine and spruce for kindling because they ignite more readily than hardwoods.

• In preparing to build a fire, remove excess ash from the firebox.

Ash should never be allowed to build up to more than 5 cm (2 in.) in thickness.

• Next, locate where the main supply of combustion air enters the firebox — that’s where you want the fire to first ignite. Open the air control fully.

The two most useful strategies for building fires that don’t collapse and smother themselves are: the “two parallel logs technique” and the “top-down fire technique”.

Two Parallel Logs 1) Place two split logs parallel to each other in the firebox with a space between.

2) Fill the space with crumpled newspaper and fine kindling and place several larger pieces of kindling crosswise on top.

3) Light the paper.

4) Leave the combustion air inlet open at least until the firebox is full of flames, the surface of the wood is charred black and the edges of the pieces are glowing red.

Top-Down Fire 1) Place two or three standard-sized pieces of wood in the firebox.

2) Add a few pieces of heavy kindling.

3) Add some fine kindling.

4) Roll up single sheets of newspaper, tie a knot in each and place four or five on top of, or in front of, the kindling 5) Light the paper.

6) Leave the combustion air inlet open at least until the firebox is full of flames, the surface of the wood is charred black and the edges of the pieces are glowing red.

If done properly, the top-down strategy can provide two or more hours of effective heating without having to open the door to add wood or adjust the fire.

For those who own small stoves oriented east-west, you may have some trouble using either of these methods. One way to make lighting fires easier in small, east- west stoves is to cut kindling to 20 cm (8 in.) long. A kindling fire of small, crisscrossed pieces should light easily if the wood is dry enough.

For more information about fire building techniques, seasoning firewood, and new woodstove technology please, email bces@ telus.net or call 250-992-5833.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Water Element By Carmen Blackier Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) honors our body, mind and spirit. The TCM practitioner will look at all aspects of the person to help healing. Noticing what the body is telling us through signs and symptoms connected to the elements. The Five Element Theory is the metaphor system used with TCM. Fire, Earth, Water, Wood and Metal represent nature. Nature is always changing and so are our lives and bodies. We are effected by everything around us. Within each season temperatures change, different foods are available and activities change too.

Chinese philosophy states that good health is the result of the five elements being in harmony. When we pay attention and balance our lives with these elements it is how we can become more connected to the natural world. Wood represents Spring, Fire represents Summer, Earth represents late summer, Metal represents Fall and Water represents Winter.

The elements have two cycles. Working together to support each other and create.

Creation cycle: Water nourishes wood, wood feeds fire, fire creates earth, earth produces metal, and metal produces wa-

ter(through condensation).

When out of balance, they have the ability to damage each other, represented by the destruction cycle.

Destruction cycle: Water extinguishes Fire, Wood separates Earth, Metal chops Wood, Fire melts Metal and Earth absorbs Water.

That is why it is important to balance our lives. The five elements each have organs/meridians associated with them. Once you know the meridians that link with the element it really gets interesting!

Fire: Heart, Triple Warmer (three heats, metabolism, body temperature, and fight or flight) Small Intestine and Circulation-sex meridian (reproductive organs) Earth: Stomach and Spleen (pancreas) Water: Kidney and Bladder Wood: Liver and Gallbladder Metal: Large Intestine and lung Water element represents the bladder and kidney meridians. The winter is a great time to nourish the Water element. When water is in balance there is good flow, easy decision making, and tranquility. Water people are thoughtful, enthusiastic and hold strong to their principles. In the body, it is connected to circulation of blood, blood pressure, tears, the bladder and also kidney, flushing toxins. Water flows down to nourish the roots of the tree. Kidneys contain the “root energy� for all organs. The essence of life, Qi. When the water element becomes unbalanced many health issues and emotions can change. The person can become fearful, scattered, unable to make decisions, and emotions become cold.

Physically there may be blood pressure issues, swelling, tinnitus, bladder or urinary infections, infertility, loss of libido, and bone and teeth issues. In the winter our body appreciates warming foods like soups. Homemade bone broth is great for minerals and electrolytes for energy!! Also fish, whole grains, nuts, ginger or cinnamon teas to warm. The calmness that winter brings is a time for resting to prepare for the spring. Conserving and rebuilding our resources to prepare for the growth in the next season. Keeping flowing movement like yoga or walking is beneficial also. As we go through each season remember to eat what is available and pay attention to what the season is offering us and be grateful.

Nature is very wise! This will go towards keeping our mind, body and spirit in harmony ready for what life brings us!

Carmen is a Touch for Health Practitioner using specialized kinesiology and muscle testing as biofeedback to balance the whole body. Listening to our body wisdom teaches us how to heal ourselves. Eternal Essence Healing - Carmen Blackier 250-991-1696.

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Health & Wellness Events Vile Pole Arts presents...

Paper Dolls - A Dark Romance February 13, 2016 Quesnel Senior Centre Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm Followed by music and dancing

Tickest are $25 in advance at Vile Pole Arts and Karin’s Health Foods $30 at the door PG - some scenes may be frightening for children ID required to purchase bar beverages For more information contact Vile Pole Arts at 250-255-6066 or visit www.vilepolearts.com

Soup for Syria - Fundraising Event

Please join us for a night of cultivating compassion and raising funds in our community for Syrian refugees by sharing a meal together, as well as poetry, music and conversation. Supper will be a casual soup buffet.

Speakers include Lejla Muratspahic, a former Bosnian immigrant and resident of 17 years in Quesnel as well as Dorine Lamarche. The evening will also include poetry and music by several local talents.

Funds raised will be donated to the Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society in Prince George in support of sponsoring a Syrian family coming to Prince George and to the Karam Foundation, an organization working on the ground in refugee camps.

Tickets are $20 per person and will be available at Bo Peep Boutique (as of January 11) or from Amy Quarry, Amanda Woollends or Janette Parkinson.

We are still in need of volunteers, so if you can contribute in that way please contact Amy at amy@smalltownlove.com Donations can also be made at the event.

Event is March 5th, from 5pm-8pm at the College of New Caledonia.

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