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Gardening Good Eats Event Calendar Trans-Inclusive Workplace Decorating a New Home Community Resources Service Directory
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Gardening:
A Fun Hobby & Good for Your Health Gardening may be a fun and relaxing way to get in touch with nature, but did you know that it also has plenty of health benefits? Gardening is an activity that’s good for both the mind and body, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Plus, you get to eat the delicious fruits, vegetables and herbs that you grow. So, grab your tools and get in the dirt!
shown to be helpful in reducing the risk of depression.
It only takes a little bit of gardening to work up a sweat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just 2.5 hours of moderate activity each week can help reduce the risk of many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
When it comes to deciding what to plant, it may be hard to know where to begin. But if you’re new to gardening, keep it simple with produce that’s easy to grow. Santo recommends herbs and greens such as lettuce, kale and collards.
You may not think of gardening as exercise, but all the lifting, shoveling and raking involved definitely counts, says Raychel Santo, MA, senior research program coordinator for the Center for a Livable Future at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Your brain also benefits from time spent in the garden. Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine is an effective way to boost your mood and de-stress. In fact, gardening has
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Don’t forget the health benefits that come from the produce you grow. Gardening is a simple way to get more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, and you’re sure to appreciate them even more because you grew them.
Santo says these foods are not only easy for first-time gardeners, they are also full of important nutrients. Gardening is also an excellent opportunity to try new healthy foods that will help you and your family become more adventurous eaters. Growing a variety of produce is as fun as it is healthy. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get it right the first time. Gardening requires some patience, but it’s worth it when you get to dig into a plate of your own fresh produce.
Make sure that you have the proper tools and gear for a safe gardening experience. Santo recommends wearing light, long-sleeved shirts and pants and a hat for protection from the sun, as well as slathering on sunscreen. Wearing gardening gloves is a must to keep yourself safe when pulling weeds and carrying out other tasks that could hurt your hands. And don’t forget to wear mosquito repellent. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons encourages gardeners to take regular breaks and drink enough water. Remember, this is exercise. The organization also suggests making the physical activity in gardening as easy as possible, from sitting on a garden stool to getting close to the objects you want to lift to reduce strain. Using a wheelbarrow is helpful for these kinds of tasks. Ask for help if something is too big or
if you’re unfamiliar with certain tools. Soil safety is another thing to keep in mind. Santo notes that especially in urban and suburban areas, soil may be contaminated with heavy metals and other pollutants. Soil could also have tetanus bacteria, which is why it’s so important to wear gloves and stay up on vaccinations. That way, any cuts on your hands won’t get infected. It’s a good idea to get your soil tested before you start gardening.
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Restaurants Ulele Rustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers. 1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 999-4952 | Web: ulele.com
Oak & Ola Hip restaurant with a roof terrace & regular live music crafting cocktails, pizzas & refined mains. 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 773-1901 | Web: oakandola.com
Daily Eats Sandwiches, veggie bowls & all-day breakfast in an upscale, modern diner space. 901 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Phone: (813) 868-3335 | Web: ilovedailyeats.com
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La Terrazza Restaurant
Steelbach
Local mainstay serving homestyle Northern Italian cuisine & wines in a warm-hued storefront space. 1729 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Riverfront Southern grill restaurant with al fresco tables in a restored brick streetcar warehouse. 1902 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Yah Mon Caribbean Restaurant
Samaria Cafe
Cozy eatery with table & banquette seating serving Caribbean dishes & hearty sides, plus drinks. 301 W Platt St unit c, Tampa, FL 33606
Haven Sophisticated restaurant featuring New American small plates, wine & cocktails, plus patio seating. 2208 W Morrison Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa Brazilian steakhouse for all-youcan-eat meats, seafood & salads in a big, white-tablecloth setting. 1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Multiple TVs line this unfussy, family-owned American diner with all-day breakfast & Greek items. 502 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
Watervue Grille Upscale seafood dishes in modern surrounds with craft cocktails on tap, water views & outdoor seats. 700 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Bamboozle Cafe Downtown Mainstay for health-conscious Vietnamese & Asian fusion fare, plus vegan & vegetarian dishes. 516 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 TA M PA | F L |
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EVENTS May 19 Annual 2 Legit 2 Split - Bowling Fundraiser This will be a game night like NO OTHER! Games included: bowling, billiards, feather bowling, skee ball, spades, uno & more. All ticket prices include: admission, food, cocktails, networking, full venue access and additional games. Along with some other surprises! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
May 22 Tampa Pride 2021 Street Festival Pride Street Festival with Vendors, Artisan & Crafts Show, Community Health Fair, Food Alley and Tampa Pride at Night located in the Tampa Cuban Club. Learn more at tampapride.com.
July 17 Cornhole and Cocktails Festival Cornhole & Cocktails Festival will have a fun indoor cornhole tournament, music, food, drinks and raffles. There will be restaurants with samples of their food and cocktails along with breweries, wineries and distilleries with samples of their selections! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Aug 6 Annual Mossfest Summer Showcase Tour The Annual Mossfest Summer Showcase Tour is a tour we host to give independent artists Opportunities to tour and perform in other cities. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Aug 21 Ali Spears Foundation Inaugural Golf Tournament Join us for a day of golf and fun featuring putting contests, prizes, raffles, and more! All proceeds benefit our foundation’s mission of helping kids and their families suffering from pediatric cancer, raising awareness of pediatric cancer, and funding research toward finding a cure for pediatric cancer. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
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Trans people often experience stigma and discrimination, hostility from others, and pres sure to “manage” their identities in social settings, including the workplace. These experiences can set in motion a host of psychological responses that have devastating consequences for trans individuals’ job satisfaction, turnover intentions, and emotional well-being. Despite growing public awareness of the struggles that trans individuals often face, many employers remain ill-equipped to create policies and workplace cultures that support their trans employees. Fortunately, a growing body of research suggests how they can more effectively attract, retain, and promote the health and success of these workers. Interviews and surveys of more than 1,000 trans people over the past six years reveal four key areas of intervention that can cultivate a more trans-inclusive workplace: (1) basic signs of trans inclusivity involving bathroom use, dress codes, and pronouns; (2) effective support for gender transitions; (3) trans-specific diversity trainings; and (4) interventions to build resiliency.
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The First 5 Steps of Decorating a New Home
Moving into a new house is a monumental occasion, but it can be overwhelming for many reasons. Knowing how to decorate your home – and maybe on a budget – can be hard. We’re here for you. In this guide, we lay out the first five steps of decorating a new home so you don’t have to figure it out all on your own.
Prioritize, Evaluate, and Organize Decorating a new home is all about less is more. It is okay to throw away what you don’t need or no longer want. Prioritize a few old treasures you would be lost without and say goodbye to unnecessary junk.
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Out with the Old, in with the New Once you become a homeowner, your home decor should mature with you. This is an opportunity to discard mismatched kitchenware in place of shiny, organized sets and replace your tattered college dorm posters with galleryworthy wall art. There’s value in keeping mementos from your past in your new home, but developing the maturity of your home’s style is a great way to help you feel like a capable, refined adult.
Fight the Urge to Splurge No matter how confident you feel about purchasing a new piece of furniture, you most likely won’t love it as much in the years to come. Your style will evolve several times as you grow into your new home, so you’ll want to save money so you can decorate later on. Use cheaper furniture pieces as placeholders until you’re certain you know what design style is perfect for you – you’ll be glad you did.
DIY Upgrades Decorating a new house doesn’t always require buying all new things. Rather than purchasing new furniture or decor pieces, upgrade the items you already own with stylish new hardware or paint. Drab kitchen cabinets can be transformed by decorative knobs, and grungy walls can come to life after a fresh coat of paint. Accent the inside of dresser drawers with wallpaper, or paint a unique design on the arms of a basic wooden side table – small upgrades like these will make a difference. Even replacing simple pieces like outlet and light switch covers can make your new home feel cleaner and more like your own space without a massive price tag.
Accents Make the Space Small accent elements will go a long way in personalizing your home’s decor. Throw pillows, floor pillows, and throw blankets are playful, cozy, and can be swapped out or moved whenever you feel like it. Draw attention to the floor by layering vibrant rugs, and make your windows look less bare with a set of flowing curtains. When in doubt, fill empty space with plants – not only will they freshen your new home’s air, but they complement any design style, from the most casual to the most sophisticated.
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EVENTS Sep 25 The 6th Annual Stay in Step Gala Join us for an unforgettable VIP evening with diner, live performances, open bar, silent and live auctions and more, as we celebrate another year of great impact to our Tampa area community. Learn more at eventbrite. com.
Oct 17 Annual Ford Taste of Latino Festival & Hispanic Heritage Celebration Each year, these events attract THOUSANDS of people to enjoy this FREE Family oriented cultural festival featuring cultural, business and food vendors, live cultural entertainment, VIP/celebrity judges and the best Latin foods around!!! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Oct 23 Annual Tampa Pig Jig The Tampa Pig Jig is an annual fundraiser event held in downtown Tampa’s beautiful waterfront featuring live music and a BBQ competition. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Oct 30 Halloween Bar Crawl The 4th annual Halloween bar craw! - don’t miss the biggest crawl of the year! You will have a chance to win a $1000 grand prize, exclusive drink specials, professional photographers, 11 crawl locations and so much more! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Dec 4 Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade See Santa in Tampa at one of the best Christmas parades ever with a festival for kids after the parade and the annual Tree Lighting in Tampa. Learn more at 813area.com.
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METRO HEALTH, WELLNESS, & COMMUNITY Metro Inclusive Health is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides quality health and wellness services that are inclusive, relevant, supportive & represent the lifetime continuum of the diverse people in our community. METROTAMPABAY.ORG | 727-321-3854 LGBT WELCOME CENTER The LGBTQ Welcome Center offers an important community service to all that live, work and visit St. Petersburg, FL and surrounding area, providing information on areas of interest, where to stay, shop and eat. The LGBTQ Welcome Center also serves as a resource and a hub for the LGBTQ community, providing a safe space for LGBTQ youth and programming to serve the community with meeting space for local LGBTQ organizations. LGBTWELCOMECENTER.COM | 727-201-4925 GLSEN As GLSEN was founded by a group of teachers in 1990, we knew that educators play key roles in creating affirming learning environments for LGBTQ youth. But as well as activating supportive educators, we believe in centering and uplifting student-led movements, which have powered initiatives like the Day of Silence, Ally Week, and more. GLSEN.ORG | 212-727-0135 RAINBOW RECOVERY CLUB Rainbow Recovery Club serves thousands of community members in various Recovery Groups by providing them with a safe, inclusive, and supportive place for meetings and fellowshipping. RAINBOWRECOVERYCLUB.ORG | (813) 648-4271 OUT & EQUAL Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships and our annual Workplace Summit conference, we help LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all. OUTANDEQUAL.ORGV
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Exercise and the Brain Exercise Can Improve Learning Written by Dr. John J. Ratey, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the book explores the connection between exercise and the brain, providing strong evidence that aerobic exercise physically remodels the brain for peak performance on all fronts. Specifically, Dr. Ratey writes that exercise improves learning on three levels: “First, it optimizes your mind-set to improve alertness, attention, and motivation; second, it prepares and encourages nerve cells to bind to one another, which is the cellular basis for logging in new information; and third, it spurs the development of new nerve cells from stem cells in the hippocampus.” In short, not only does exercise help the brain get ready to learn but it actually makes retaining information easier.
Exercise Can Improve Students’ Mental Health Dr. Ratey’s research also shows that exercise can be the best defense against a lot of the common mental health issues that students struggle with. Such as, but not litmited to; Stress, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depressivon, and ADHD. The combination of challenging both the brain and body is even better than just aerobic
activity alone because the technicality of those sports activates brain areas that “control balance, timing, sequencing, evaluating consequences, switching, error correction, fine motor adjustment, inhibition, and, of course, intense focus and concentration.”
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