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PsychicandHolisticCaféJoin the Psychic and Holistic Café for refreshments and a

reading by a psychic reader, medium, and/or spiritual counselor, from 12 noon to 6 p.m., every 2nd Saturday. The participating holistic practitioners offer reiki, energy-work, aura cleansing and more. You can also visit vendor booths and shop for crystals, jewelry, candles, incense, and sage. Spend the afternoon meeting new people, networking, and sharing. This event is always relaxing and fun, and admission is always free.

Located at Homewood Suites by Hilton at 29813 I-45 North in The Woodlands. Take I-45 N, Exit 79A toward TX-242/College Park Dr./Needham Rd. and make a U-turn. Conroe area, take I-45 S, Exit 77 Shenandoah. Send an email to [email protected] for more information or to participate. See page 6 for their ad.

AugustClassesforLucia’sGardenCooking with Lucia: Under the Tuscan Sun on Wednesday August 22nd, 6:30 to 10

p.m. Herbs picked right from the garden and Italian opera provides the backdrop for an evening of cooking the “cuisine of the sun.” $62.

My Mama’s Pasta Sauce on Wednesday August 20th, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. In this class, Lucia shares her mother’s traditional Sicilian pasta sauce or “suga”, complete with meatballs. The class will prepare Basil Pesto Ligurian style with fettuccine noodles and smoked salmon and shallot cream sauce over linguine. We’ll look at several types of pasta and discuss other sauce ideas, as well as the role of Italian herbs. Come hungry! $62.

Aromatherapy with Lucia: Lotions and Potions on Saturday, August 11th, 1 to 4 p.m. Essential oils can enhance our spirits and provide healing. Lucia Bettler will lead you in making a brown sugar scrub, a relaxing bath salt, a fragrant room spray and more. $48 + $8 materials.

Feng Shui and Moon Magic Seminars: Local author Trish Keel offers insights into feng shui and moon magic. The third will focus on the Hazel Moon on Sunday, August 19th from 1:30 to 3 p.m. You’ll receive new information that is not published in her book, Feng Shui & Moon Magic! $20. Limited seating. Call Trisha at 713-952-5429 to reserve your spot today. Please see Lucia’s ad, page 15.


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HoustonCenterforContemporaryCraft(HCCC)ExhibitsGlassGraphica,August18thtoOctober14thInthe

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present Glass Graphica, an exhibition about the possibilities of glass to convey graphic punch. Moshe Bursuker and Miguel Unson first met in 2007 at UrbanGlass, in Brooklyn.

Bursuker had been teaching and renting glassblowing time there. Native Houstonian, Unson, was finishing his degree in packaging design at the Pratt Institute, when an assignment about

perfume bottles turned into a love of glass. Unson began hanging out at UrbanGlass, taking a class from Bursuker, eventually becoming the studio’s coordinator of education before returning to Houston.

Bursuker combines photography and glass in tiled collages that utilize the properties of glassblowing to convey high-contrast images. Fluidity of material and a daring combination of disparate techniques are at the heart of Unson’s flame-worked and kiln-cast glass wheels.

Located in the Museum District at 4848 Main, HCCC is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (Closed Sundays, July 8 to September 2.) Admission is free. Parking is available directly behind the facility off Travis Street. HCCC is 1½ blocks south of Wheeler Ave. MetroRail station on Main. For more information, call 713/529-4848 or visit www.crafthouston.org.

“Spirit Whisperer Certification Class”Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 25-26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Gallery with John Cappello at LadyArts. 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. John uses his psychic and mediumship abili-ty to connect with your loved ones and to bring youinformation. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 4444FM 1960 West at Stuebner-Airline, Suite 2, 281-674-4109.Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees TellingUs? 12 p.m. A film: story of the disappearance ofbees; it explores causes that have led to this globalfood crises and solutions in renewing balance withnature. Purchase $5 tickets online at georgiasmar-ket.com/bees/. 12171 Katy Freeway.Whole Body Yamuna Body Rolling™ with Jo, 1- 2:30 p.m. Train your body to naturally sustain itsvitality, strength, flexibility, and wellness. $25online, $30 at the door. Studio NiaMoves, 508Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check www.niamoves.comfor info on how to reserve or buy the required Yamu-na ball.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24Health and Healing by Louise Hayes, Ph.D., 2-4p.m. Free, space limited. Brain Growth and Repair,7934 Turquoise, 281-787-2451. Reduce the damageof stress and allergy. Increase the effectiveness ofyour brain and all the systems of your body. Com-plete schedule at braingrowthandrepair.com. Free Healing Expo, 1-5 p.m. All sorts of healingtechniques. Nutritionist, Silva UltraMind, reflexolo-gy, Reiki, Pet psychic/healing, Ion detox Foot Bath,ear candling, more. Psychics and Tarot readers avail-able, $20 readings. CenterPoint, 1920 Hollister. 713-932-7224, www.centerpointhouston.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 25Kid’s Summer Camp, ages 7 - 12: Little Drops ofWater. Monday to Friday 29, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ms. Bal-aka, HISD science teacher, will teach using crafts,games, performances, experiments, more!$250/child. $200, by June 6. Contact Balaka at 713-825-4712 or [email protected] for info or toregister.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30ALCAT Brief and “Healthy” Food Taste Test atBartann Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon. Get information andpricing on the ALCAT Food Intolerance Test and thenstay to taste some “healthy” foods. For more info call713-462-6569 or visit www.bartanntherapy.com.

Reiki for Kids Ages 9 to 13 taught by XiomaraKrause and Caroline Lanza of The International Cen-ter for Reiki Training in Missouri City. See June 16for details.

SAVE THE DATESATURDAY, JULY 7Work with Your Spirit Guides and Angels! 12 -2 p.m. $25/$20 VIP. Learn how to identify, commu-nicate and work with your Guides and Angels. Allages and experience levels. Bring a friend, get aprize! Spirit Quest Center, 240 Noble St, Spring.281-728-4455 or www.AllinSpirit.net to register.

FRIDAY, JULY 27Intuitive Painting Weekend Workshop. Friday, 6- 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. $235, before June 27; $255 after. All materialsincluded. Registration deadline: July 20, $100deposit required. True You Creativity Studio, 832-545-8488, www.trueyoucreativity.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4Learn to use a Pendulum! 12 - 2 p.m. $20. Learnto use a pendulum to make decisions with the help ofDivine Energy. Learn which pendulum is right foryou, how to ask questions, interpret answers, more!Spirit Quest Center, 240 Noble St, Spring. 281-728-4455 or www.AllinSpirit.net to register.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25Spirit Whisperer Certification Class, 10 a.m. – 6p.m. August 25 and Sunday, August 26, $295. Takingdeposits now! Call 281-728-4455 or register online atwww.AllinSpirit.net.

JUNE 24, 3-5 p.m.Join us for a wine and cheese

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WestHoustonTheosophicalStudyCenterPresents:ReincarnationFor thousands upon thousands of years humans

have pondered whether or not we may be reborn and experience many lives. The ancient Egyptians embodied the concept in the form of a Phoenix—still the universal symbol of reincarnation.

Is it possible that forever experiencing an infinite number of lives might help us learn ever better ways to live, and gain, among an infinity of ongoing improvements, ever increasing world peace? What are your thoughts on the possibilities reincarnation offers?

On Thursday, August 16th, from 7 to 8:45 p.m., the West Houston Theosophical Study Group will facilitate a presentation on Reincarnation. It will be at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter, near Beltway 8 and Richmond. You are invited.

All West Houston Theosophical Study Center meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Barbara at [email protected] or Flem at [email protected] or 281-493-4542.

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Friday Night Spiritual Forum: Explore Your Own Path Back to God with Eckankar, 7:30–9:00 p.m.

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CallforCoverArtandPhotographyCreative individuals that would like to

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“This is an exciting opportunity for artists and photographers to be featured on one of our covers and reach a huge new audience, because our readership exceeds 3.6 million,” says founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman. Selected artists that grant permission to print their work on a cover are featured in a one-third page, professionally written “Cover Artist/Photographer” editorial (bio) that introduces the artist and includes their website and contact information.

Natural Awakenings covers reflect monthly editorial themes, and a variety of selections are distributed to all franchise publishers so they can choose which cover they want to run. “Our covers celebrate creativity and our mission of mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life that feels good all the way around,” says Bruckman. “Art and photography that are inspiring, uplifting and occasionally whimsical can unlock our imagination and nurture our spirit.”

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WhyFolkRemediesRockWhat do white tea, witch hazel and rose extract—

long used as natural aids for preserving youth and well-being—have in common? They all possess potential health and beauty properties that could be simply too good to ignore, say scientists from London’s Kingston University. The researchers, working in collaboration with British beauty brand Neal’s Yard Remedies, tested 21 plant extracts and discovered that their naturally occurring substances may offer new treatments to block the progression of inflammation. The findings are promising as potential treatments for aging skin, as well as more serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular and pulmonary problems. Using human cells as their model, the researchers applied three different concentrations of white tea (freeze-dried powder), witch hazel (dried herb) and rose extract (in a medicinal tincture) to see what effect the mixtures might have on suppressing the rogue enzymes and oxidants that play key roles in cellular inflammation and aging. All three remedies were remarkably effective in keeping inflammation in check. Whenever inflammation starts—whether as a simple cut to a finger, exposure to the sun, chemicals or pollutants, or irritation due to an arthritic joint—the body begins to produce a protein compound called interleukin 8 that exacerbates the process. The three substances tested appear to successfully interfere with this. White tea displayed the most marked results.

LESS SLEEP MEANS LOWER GRADES

Research presented in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the 25th anniversary

meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, suggests that poor sleep hygiene is associated with a lower grade-point average, both in high school and college. This can be prevented, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, by cultivating habits and behaviors that promote healthy sleep, such as establishing a relaxing bedtime routine and avoiding ingesting caffeine during the afternoon and at night.

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Travel With Us! Listen To & Visit UsOnline!JUNE 6-10: BRANSON CENTENNIAL TOUR

(5 DAYS) $649 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.Highlights Include: Centennial events TBA, five Branson shows,

Dogwood Canyon Tour, College of the Ozarks Lunch.

JUNE 12-18: WICHITA & THE BEST OFOKLAHOMA (7 DAYS) $869 PER PERSON

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. Highlights Include: Woolaroc Ranch tour, tour of historic Wichita, the

musical: Fiddler on the Roof, Diamond W Chuckwagon dinner &show, Musical: Oklahoma! or Seven Brides, new Oklahoma CityMuseum, E.W. Marlin mansion in Ponca City, OK & much more.

JUNE 19-22: PALO DURO CANYON INCANYON, TEXAS (4 DAYS) $510 PER PERSON

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. Highlights Include: Abilene’s Frontier Texas, the musical TEXAS, tourof canyon & steak dinner, Quarter Horse museum, Pierce Civil War

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Terry Mansfield as he hosts his lively radio travel shows.

Watch for the list of 2012 ToursWe love groups! Find out how you can travel free(excluding meals) by becoming a group leader.

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Gallery with John Cappello at LadyArts. 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. John uses his psychic and mediumship abili-ty to connect with your loved ones and to bring youinformation. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 4444FM 1960 West at Stuebner-Airline, Suite 2, 281-674-4109.Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees TellingUs? 12 p.m. A film: story of the disappearance ofbees; it explores causes that have led to this globalfood crises and solutions in renewing balance withnature. Purchase $5 tickets online at georgiasmar-ket.com/bees/. 12171 Katy Freeway.Whole Body Yamuna Body Rolling™ with Jo, 1- 2:30 p.m. Train your body to naturally sustain itsvitality, strength, flexibility, and wellness. $25online, $30 at the door. Studio NiaMoves, 508Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check www.niamoves.comfor info on how to reserve or buy the required Yamu-na ball.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24Health and Healing by Louise Hayes, Ph.D., 2-4p.m. Free, space limited. Brain Growth and Repair,7934 Turquoise, 281-787-2451. Reduce the damageof stress and allergy. Increase the effectiveness ofyour brain and all the systems of your body. Com-plete schedule at braingrowthandrepair.com. Free Healing Expo, 1-5 p.m. All sorts of healingtechniques. Nutritionist, Silva UltraMind, reflexolo-gy, Reiki, Pet psychic/healing, Ion detox Foot Bath,ear candling, more. Psychics and Tarot readers avail-able, $20 readings. CenterPoint, 1920 Hollister. 713-932-7224, www.centerpointhouston.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 25Kid’s Summer Camp, ages 7 - 12: Little Drops ofWater. Monday to Friday 29, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ms. Bal-aka, HISD science teacher, will teach using crafts,games, performances, experiments, more!$250/child. $200, by June 6. Contact Balaka at 713-825-4712 or [email protected] for info or toregister.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30ALCAT Brief and “Healthy” Food Taste Test atBartann Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon. Get information andpricing on the ALCAT Food Intolerance Test and thenstay to taste some “healthy” foods. For more info call713-462-6569 or visit www.bartanntherapy.com.

Reiki for Kids Ages 9 to 13 taught by XiomaraKrause and Caroline Lanza of The International Cen-ter for Reiki Training in Missouri City. See June 16for details.

SAVE THE DATESATURDAY, JULY 7Work with Your Spirit Guides and Angels! 12 -2 p.m. $25/$20 VIP. Learn how to identify, commu-nicate and work with your Guides and Angels. Allages and experience levels. Bring a friend, get aprize! Spirit Quest Center, 240 Noble St, Spring.281-728-4455 or www.AllinSpirit.net to register.

FRIDAY, JULY 27Intuitive Painting Weekend Workshop. Friday, 6- 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. $235, before June 27; $255 after. All materialsincluded. Registration deadline: July 20, $100deposit required. True You Creativity Studio, 832-545-8488, www.trueyoucreativity.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4Learn to use a Pendulum! 12 - 2 p.m. $20. Learnto use a pendulum to make decisions with the help ofDivine Energy. Learn which pendulum is right foryou, how to ask questions, interpret answers, more!Spirit Quest Center, 240 Noble St, Spring. 281-728-4455 or www.AllinSpirit.net to register.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25Spirit Whisperer Certification Class, 10 a.m. – 6p.m. August 25 and Sunday, August 26, $295. Takingdeposits now! Call 281-728-4455 or register online atwww.AllinSpirit.net.

JUNE 24, 3-5 p.m.Join us for a wine and cheese

reception and preview the latestPark Lane jewelry collection.

All are welcome, bring a friend. The Tasting Room - River Oaks

2409 West Alabama St.Houston, TX 77098For more information call

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by Zbigniew “Tony” Chmielewski, M.D., AFAARMand Mariel Lamb

A.T.W. Simeons, a British endocrinologist, discoveredthe impact of HCG human chorionic gonadotropin onobesity in the late 1950s while working in India. He

realized some of the pregnant women there were quite mal-nourished, but still delivered healthy babies.

This led to his understanding of how HCG, which influ-ences the hypothalamus within the brain, is released duringpregnancy and prompts the body to use up fat reserves with-out having any muscle affect.

He used this technique to create a HCG protocol or dietplan that administered small quantities of this natural hor-mone for a specific amount of time with a low-calorie diet.The idea was to make the hypothalamus use up excess storedbody fat, causing the body to burn excess fat for weight loss ata fast and steady rate. Dr. Simeons theorized HCG distributedand metabolized stored fat.

Although HCG became a rage during the late 1950s and1960s, the weight-loss regimen gradually lost popularity untilrecently.

Natural hormoneWhen we put on weight, our bodies usually add on the

extra pounds in certain problem areas, including the hips,arms, and below the chin. The easier to put on weight inthose areas, the harder to lose that weight. Anyone who hastried dieting and weight-loss programs knows this is true.

HCG is a safe, natural, human hormone that can beadministered as part of a medically supervised, specific, low-

calorie diet that produces rapid, amazing weight loss withoutsuffering from hunger.

Because HCG diets have a cause-based rather than asymptom-based approach, they’re highly effective in releasingproblem-area fat. Your body structure will appear almostreshaped when you look in the mirror.

This approach is known to decrease waist size, drasticallyleading to a flat stomach and a feeling old clothes are too big.Most people say after a few days they feel as though they’vehad liposuction.

Weight loss is quick; results are visible the first day. Thepositive effects on your body and your life will be immediateand apparent.

Weight-loss advantagesThe HCG weight-loss diet has advantages compared with

other diets that appear to be seriously lacking. If you’re dissat-isfied with various diets and programs, a HCG diet may bethe right option for you.

HCG attacks the causes of obesity, such as low metabo-lism, intense physiological hunger, and binge or emotionaleating. These abnormalities usually have been linked to asmall region in the brain known as the hypothalamus.

Other diets simply deal with the symptoms of suchabnormalities by cutting the intake of food; they become farless effective in the long run. The fat lost after intense exerciseregimes and numerous months of strict dieting returns almostas soon as one goes back to normal eating.

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Confronting a health epidemic, consumers are searching now for more credible dietary information. These more credible reports reveal eating whole foods with an emphasis on more fruits, vegetables, and raw nuts with portion control—rather than animal-based protein—can have a profound impact on health and energy levels.

Mass-produced foods do not help our bodies or the environment; the more we’re aware of this fact, the more the world will begin to shift to a more healthful food system.

Plant-based foods are rich in magnesium and potassium, two mineral electrolytes that relax the muscles and lower blood pressure. This better nutritional plan will strengthen your immune system, beautify your skin, and increase your energy. You’ll see amazing things happen. Aches and pains disappear; allergies improve; blood pressure gets better; and skin rashes clear.

Animal-based foods contain arachidonic acid that, in excess, causes inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation impedes body healing and repair. Research has shown that people who are on a plant-based diet are at a lower risk of almost every medical condition and disease: allergies; arthritis; asthma; cancers, including those of the breast and lung; diabetes, including type 2; diverticulosis; gallstones; heart disease; hypertension; obesity; osteoporosis; and renal disease.

Well-balanced plant-based diets have been approved for all stages of life, including pregnant and lactating women, children, adolescents, the elderly, and competitive athletes.

Many people believe consuming all of the necessary nutrients is impossible without meat in the diet. Plant-based diets can be nutritionally balanced, but planning is required. Numerous studies have shown poor meal planning is the cause of nutritional deficiency in a plant-based diet rather than the absence of animal-based foods.

The nutrients for which you’re at risk of not getting enough will depend on the foods that you have omitted from your diet. The following nutrients are the most common that may be lacking in a vegetarian or plant-based diet.

Omega-3 fatty acidSupplement with omega-3 fish oil. Be certain to buy a

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Vitamin B12Because many foods are fortified with vitamin B12, plant-

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another 200 mg of calcium from other food sources is adequate. Or, consider consuming calcium-fortified juices or soy milk and calcium-rich foods daily, in addition to a daily supplement. Calcium intake should be spread throughout the day for optimal absorption, including at night before sleep to prevent bone loss. Maximum efficient absorption is 500 mg so there’s no reason to consume higher amounts all at once.

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A.T.W. Simeons, a British endocrinologist, discoveredthe impact of HCG human chorionic gonadotropin onobesity in the late 1950s while working in India. He

realized some of the pregnant women there were quite mal-nourished, but still delivered healthy babies.

This led to his understanding of how HCG, which influ-ences the hypothalamus within the brain, is released duringpregnancy and prompts the body to use up fat reserves with-out having any muscle affect.

He used this technique to create a HCG protocol or dietplan that administered small quantities of this natural hor-mone for a specific amount of time with a low-calorie diet.The idea was to make the hypothalamus use up excess storedbody fat, causing the body to burn excess fat for weight loss ata fast and steady rate. Dr. Simeons theorized HCG distributedand metabolized stored fat.

Although HCG became a rage during the late 1950s and1960s, the weight-loss regimen gradually lost popularity untilrecently.

Natural hormoneWhen we put on weight, our bodies usually add on the

extra pounds in certain problem areas, including the hips,arms, and below the chin. The easier to put on weight inthose areas, the harder to lose that weight. Anyone who hastried dieting and weight-loss programs knows this is true.

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calorie diet that produces rapid, amazing weight loss withoutsuffering from hunger.

Because HCG diets have a cause-based rather than asymptom-based approach, they’re highly effective in releasingproblem-area fat. Your body structure will appear almostreshaped when you look in the mirror.

This approach is known to decrease waist size, drasticallyleading to a flat stomach and a feeling old clothes are too big.Most people say after a few days they feel as though they’vehad liposuction.

Weight loss is quick; results are visible the first day. Thepositive effects on your body and your life will be immediateand apparent.

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other diets that appear to be seriously lacking. If you’re dissat-isfied with various diets and programs, a HCG diet may bethe right option for you.

HCG attacks the causes of obesity, such as low metabo-lism, intense physiological hunger, and binge or emotionaleating. These abnormalities usually have been linked to asmall region in the brain known as the hypothalamus.

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immune systems throughout the year. Manage stress: Stress is probably the biggest challenge to a child’s immune system, says Rosen. “Stress plays a big role in immune health. It literally impacts us on the cellular level. Studies repeatedly show that kids get sick more frequently when they are stressed out.” “Give your kids some down time,” Rosen advises. “Don’t schedule every minute of their time. If you are a compulsive scheduler, then schedule quiet time.” Sleep is a vital component of immune system health, he points out. “Most children need at least eight hours

of sleep a day and teenagers may need as much as 10 hours.” Eat r ight : El iminat ing sugar completely from a child’s diet is a huge step toward better health and building a strong immune system, says holistic Pediatrician Debby Hamilton, of Boulder, Colorado. In California, a Loma Linda University study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating or drinking eight tablespoons of sugar (about the amount in two, 12-ounce soft drinks) can:nReduce the ability of white blood cells to fight off infection by 40 percent.nLower immune function for up to five hours.nBlock absorption of vitamin C, which plays a vital role in immune function.nMake cells more permeable to the influx of bacteria and viruses. Tracee Yablon-Brenner, a registered dietitian, holistic health counselor and co-founder of RealFoodMoms.com, offers a few tips to get kids enthusiastic about healthy eating:nAsk kids to help prepare the food and set the table, with tasks appro- priate to their ages.nCut vegetables in small pieces and “hide” them in favorite foods; for example, add zucchini and broccoli to spaghetti sauce.nGrow a garden (even a container garden) and engage children in the fun of growing food.nTake them to a farmers’ market to help pick out meal ingredients.

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cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and all dark, green, leafy vegetables, especially kale. Yablon-Brenner thinks that juice is too high in sugar (even natural sugars) and instead favors fiber-rich whole fruits. She encourages eating lots of wild-caught fish (avoiding farmed fish, which can be contaminated with mercury and other toxic substances) and plenty of foods rich in vitamin E and zinc, such as pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Probiotics are also important for keeping the immune system strong. For some kids, eating all-natural yogurt is enough, but for others, probiotic supplements may be necessary. “I ’m really passionate about educating and teaching families about the benefits of eating real food and helping them recognize that food is really the best medicine,” says Yablon-Brenner. Exercise: Daily exercise is a key component of any health regimen. “Sometimes, I literally write a prescription for family exercise,” says Rosen. Outdoor exercise is beneficial because it also exposes children to the sun, helping them to manufacture

the vitamin D that is essential for a strong immune system. Other highly recommended exercise programs include yoga for stress reduction, which can be adapted even for small children. Supplements: Rosen and Hamilton both favor select supplements for children, especially during cold and flu season. Rosen recommends a whole-food multivitamin for kids every day, as well as vitamin D supplements, as follows: 400 IU daily for babies, 1,000 IU for young children, 2,000 IU for tweens and 4,000 IU for teens and adults. A blood test may check levels of vitamin D. Hamilton adds 15 milligrams of zinc daily and likes targeted herbal preparations for preventing and treating colds. Sanitation: The experts’ advice here may be surprising: They all recommend letting kids get a little dirty. “Kids are a little too sterile,” says Hamilton. “We used to play in the dirt, get dirt under our nails and expose our immune systems to bacteria that made them stronger. Our focus on antibacterial products today has actually led to the growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.” As a postscript, she recommends avoiding

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Freelance writer Rebecca Leisher originated this article as part of “9 Strategies to End Corporate Rule,” for the Spring 2012 issue of YES! magazine.

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cranberry and apple, still pack a lot of concentrated sugars. Try this: Phillips recommends limiting empty-calorie sweetened beverages and replacing them with unsweetened choices like low-fat milk, homemade iced tea and filtered water jazzed up with lemon or lime. Keep daily intake of fruit juice between four to eight ounces, and focus on eating whole fruits, instead. “You can also freeze natural fruit juice in ice-cube trays,” says Phillips. “Pop these into [a glass of] water for a hint of sweet flavor.” Send children to school or camp with a reusable, BPA-free water container (stainless steel works well) so they get in the aqua-drinking habit. Also consider stocking the fridge with refreshing, potassium-rich coconut water.

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Snack attacksWith so much unhealthy snack food marketed toward kids, it’s easy for youngsters to graze their way to a bigger waistline. Findings shared by Italian university researchers in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition specifically link savory, energy-dense snack foods with childhood obesity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the percentage of American children eating three regular meals a day has decreased over the past 25 years, while consumption of high-calorie, snack-type foods has gone up. “Unhealthy snacking can have an impact on academic performance, energy levels and weight,” Ayoob remarks. Try this: Don’t push the panic button if a child looks a little heavy while he or she is still growing, but it never hurts to give the household pantry and fridge an overhaul. First, get rid of nutrient-devoid chips, cookies and soda. “Replace them with healthier, portable fuel like nuts, baby carrots, low-fat string cheese and cottage cheese, yogurt and dried fruit,” suggests Ayoob. This does away with the good-versus-bad food battle on the home front. Ponichtera likes keeping a bowl of varicolored seasonal fruit on the counter for when kids return home ravenous. She also recommends offering sliced veggies and fruit with tasty and nutritious yogurt, guacamole or hummus dip, or making after-school smoothies, using frozen fruit, healthy, low-fat milk and yogurt. Because watching TV—including commercials extolling unhealthy foods—provides prime opportunities for mindless snacking (various studies link excess TV time with elevated body fat), consider pulling the plug after an hour. If snacking must be done in front of the tube, Ponichtera likes natural, unbuttered popcorn, deeming it excellent because it’s whole-grain, low in calories and high in filling fiber.

Meals in a hurryThe desire for something quick may be why half of total U.S. food expenditures today go to meals prepared outside the home. Studies suggest that the more we purchase fast food, the greater our girth. “This should come as no surprise, because what is often ordered is mostly out-of-control portions, higher in calories, fat, sugar and salt, than what would be served at home,” says Ayoob. Even shunning the all-too-familiar drive-through for a smarter option could pack on pounds. Researchers reported in the Journal of Consumer Research that an individual is likely to underestimate the calories in a meal marketed by a restaurant as healthier, than those in a meal from a perceived offender. This mistake often leads to overeating through purchasing extra or bigger side orders, suggest the study’s authors. University of Minnesota research suggests that adolescent members of families that rely on fewer than three purchased meals per week are more likely to consume healthier beverages and vegetables with meals and less prone to indulge in soda and chips at home. Try this: Skip the fast food outlets and open The Joy of Cooking. “Preparing more home-cooked meals is all about planning and implementing time-saving strategies,” says Ponichtera. Take time during the weekend to create dinner menus for the coming week, with input from all family members, and make a detailed grocery list to facilitate an efficient visit to the health food store and grocery. Ponichtera also stresses the, “Cook once, serve twice,” trick, where home chefs purposely double the recipe and plan to serve leftovers later, adding different sides for variety. When time is at a premium, tossing ingredients for stews or chilies into a slow cooker in the morning is a tasty and healthy option. “Always have a few homemade dishes that can be easily warmed up, such as lasagna, soups and casseroles, in your freezer,” adds Ponichtera. It also works to freeze leftovers in lunch-size containers to take to work. On days when family members have time to cook, make salads and dressings (served on the side) or bean, vegetable and whole-grain side dishes ahead of time, so they will be ready accompaniments for the coming week’s entrées. “Involving children in the meal prep not only saves parents time,” reflects Ponichtera, “but also teaches kids valuable cooking skills they might otherwise lack.” Everybody wins. Canadian-based registered dietitian and nutrition writer Matthew Kadey also takes active vacations to keep trim.Copyrighted © 2012 Penton Media, Inc. 89020:512SH

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2Animal Raindrop Training Intensive Workshop with Wise Souls Essential Oils’ Sally Shultis, Thurs.-Sun. Approved by the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education. Earn 33 CE credit towards Certified and/or Board Certified Animal Raindrop Specialist. Call Sally 713-412-8726, or see www.wesoils.com or www.RaindropTraining.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3Free Weekly Affirmation Gathering with Doyle Ward, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn to effectively use affirma-tions to enhance your life to achieve your dreams! Spectrum Center, 4100 Westheimer, Ste 233. Dona-tions welcomed. Visit www.blissfulquests.com or call 832-628-4113 for more information.

African Dance Class with Tracie, 7-8:30 p.m. $10 online, $15 at door. Studio NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

Explore Your Past with Melanie, 7-8:30 p.m. Ex-plore your past through past life regression. Register online, $30. Studio NiaMoves, Workshop Room, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4Learn to use a Pendulum! 12-2 p.m. $20. Learn to use a pendulum to make decisions with the help of Divine Energy. Learn which is right for you, how to ask questions, interpret answers, more! Spirit Quest Center, 240 Noble St, Spring. 281-728-4455 or www.AllinSpirit.net to register. Happier Hamstrings Feldenkrais Workshop with MaryBeth, 1-2:30 p.m. Revolutionize your exer-cise routine and athletic performance. $20 online, $25 door. Studio NiaMoves Workshop Room, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5Psychic and Health Expo, 1-5 p.m. Alternative Medicine/Practitioners, Psychics, Ear Candling, Tarot, Silva UltraMind, Ionic Bath, Palmistry, Heal-ers, Reiki, Jewelry, Foot Reflexology, Nutritionist, Pet Massage/Healing. Free snacks. 1920 Hollister, 713-932-7224, www.centerpointhouston.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6Whole Kids’ Summer Camp (ages 4-12). Monday-Friday, August 6th-17th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Club Genius for Creative and Emotional Health, arts and crafts, healthy cooking, movement, yoga. Studio Nia-Moves, 508 Pecore. Register www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9Intuitive Painting Open Studios, August 9th, 16th, 31st, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 6-8:30 p.m. Find your purpose and passion. Intuitive Painting recon-nects you with your intuition. Explore painting in a critique-free studio. True You Creativity Studio, 832-545-8488, www.trueyoucreativity.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10Free Weekly Affirmation Gathering with Doyle Ward, 7-8:30 p.m. See August 3rd for details.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11True You Creativity Studio presents Petrene So-ames, psychic, paranormal expert, healer, therapist and author for an exciting mid-year check-in. 1-5 p.m. Stuck, lost, tired? Just want to see how things can be even better? Receive answers. 832-545-8488, http://www.trueyoucreativity.com.

Free-Overcome ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia at any Age by Louise Hayes, Ph.D., 10 a.m.-noon. Improve the ability to read, learn, memorize, and make better grades. Brain Growth and Repair, 7934 Turquoise Ln. 281-787-2451 to register. Individual sessions available, $45 per hour.

Free-Stop Stress Damage, by Louise Hayes, Ph.D., 2-4 p.m. Learn to perceive the situations around you in a more manageable way and become able to shift back to a constructive attitude. Brain Growth and Repair, 7934 Turquoise Ln. 281-787-2451 to register. Individual sessions available.

Free-Winning at Sports Workshop by Louise Hayes, Ph.D., 6-8 p.m. Develop better coordination, at-tention, and focus. Develop confidence. Learn to maintain a “winning attitude” even when things start to go downhill. Brain Growth and Repair, 7934 Turquoise Ln. 281-787-2451 to register.

NiaMoves’ Open House, 8-11 a.m. Meet Nia teach-ers, experience fitness classes and hear a Nia discus-sion at 8:45 a.m. New clients receive a class free to-day! Check online for more info. Studio NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

Free: Integrated Medicine for Sleep Health with Dr. Bing You and Dr. Ma Tao of weMed Center for Integrated Medicine, 9:15-10 a.m. Learn habits for good sleep, pros and cons of medications, acupunc-ture, western and eastern herbs, exercise, medita-tion. Studio NiaMoves Workshop Rm, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

Inner Radiance QiGong with Darryl, 12:45-1:45 p.m. This set opens and strengthens the deep muscles of the body, in addition to increasing energy flow. $15 online, $20 door. Studio NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12Women, Words and ART Workshop, 1-4 p.m. Join this spirit-based exploration of writing and visual art in a safe place for women to explore how writing and art stimulate the creative pro-cess. No writing experience needed. Register at www.trueyoucreativity.com or 832-545-8488.

Bones for Life with Catherine, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Improve your bone density and posture Learn to move with power and confidence. Studio NiaMoves Workshop Room, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

Transformational Breath Workshop with Mary Oppermann and Dana Shamas, 2:30-4 p.m. You will be guided through a practice that will help you step into open and free flowing breath. $40, register by the 10th, $35. Studio NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

Psychic and Health Expo, 1-5 p.m. See August 5th for details.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15Whole Body Yamuna Body Rolling™ with Heath-er, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn to train your body to naturally sustain its vitality, strength, flexibility, and overall wellness. Check online for how to reserve or buy the required Yamuna ball. $25 online, $30 door. Studio NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17Free Weekly Affirmation Gathering with Doyle Ward, 7-8:30 p.m. See August 3rd for details.Coach Certification Training Program from the ICC (International Coaching Communi-ty in 5 weekends (one/month) August to No-vember. Classes: Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning at the HESS Club. 832-334-3583 [email protected], www.icscoach.com or www.internationalcoachingcommunity.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18Lifetimes--Your Past, Present and Future Work-shop with Certified Hypnotists Doyle Ward and Melodie Steele, 1-5 p.m. Taste tomorrow through guided meditations focused on past, future lives. $59. Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Houston Center, 7800 Amelia Rd. Advance registration required. www.blissfulquests.com or 832-628-4113.Creating a Visual Journal to Birth Your Creative Process, 9 a.m.-noon. Launch a 40 day project to birth your creative process and connect to the joy inside you. Easy, just 10 minutes a day. No experi-ence needed. No critiques permitted. Register at www.trueyoucreativity.com or call 832545-8488.Free-Release Pain by Louise Hayes, Ph.D., 9-11 a.m. Learn to release even long-term pain. . Techniques of movement, touch, and intention. Brain Growth and Repair, 7934 Turquoise Ln. 281-787-2451 to register. Individual sessions available.Free-Whole Brain Study and Test Taking Skills Workshop by Louise Hayes, Ph.D., 1-3 p.m. Re-move the fear of testing. Join the abilities of the right brain to the left. For every grade level. Brain Growth and Repair, 7934 Turquoise Ln. 281-787-2451 to register. Individual sessions available, $45/hr.Whole Body Yamuna Body Rolling™ with Heather, 1-2:30 p.m. See Wednesday, August 15th for details.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19Wellness and Psychic Expo, 1-5 p.m. Psychics, Tarot, Palmistry, Alternative Medicine Practitioners, Healers, Silva, Reiki, Nutritionist, Shaman Journey, Jewelry, Ion Foot Bath, Ear Candling, Reflexol-ogy. CenterPoint, 1920 Hollister, 713-932-7224. www.centerpointhouston.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23Rev. Howard Caesar will share a Oneness Medita-tion Blessing at Unity of Houston, 7:30 p.m. 2929 Unity Dr. Oneness Meditation is a new powerful meditation where Divine Energies are transmitted to help awaken the spiritual energies within you. For everyone, it is secular, given in silence.

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BUSINESS OppORTUNITIES

W O R K F R O M H O M E , O F F I C E O R FRANCHISE STORE: Holistic Based “Green Solution” food business. Also other very safe and healthy products to protect our immune system. Business Builder who would enjoy a Health Oriented Business for long-term residual income. This business creates Financial Freedom and a lifestyle all would enjoy. The business can be worked part time (10 hours per week) or full time. Join our great team! Free coaching from a Nutritionist with 15 years experience working with the company and the foods which truly are for the 21st century for great health! Bringing harmony and balance to the body. LaZelle Bradley 281-440-3136.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR A HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER part and full time positions available. Perks. Call 713-585-6365

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instead of the body as an organic whole. T&L Health Management Center employs a methodology focusing on the human body’s potential for self-restoration. We are the only center in Texas that offers this process without the use of drugs or surgery. Stop suffering and start feeling well again . . . Let your body restore itself naturally.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25Spirit Whisperer Certification Class, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. August 25th and Sunday, August 26st, $295. Taking deposits now! Call 281-728-4455or register online at www.AllinSpirit.net.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Free Healing Expo, 1-5 p.m. All sorts of healing techniques. Nutritionist, Silva UltraMind, reflex-ology, Reiki, Pet psychic/healing, Ion detox Foot Bath, ear candling, more. Psychics and Tarot readers available, $20 readings. CenterPoint, 1920 Hollister. 713-932-7224, www.centerpointhouston.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29Pilates 101 Workshop with Sharon, 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. Learn Pilates basic principles and positions, opti-mum muscle engagement and the bony landmarks that relate to Pilates. $15 online by 28th, $20 door. Studio NiaMoves Workshop Rm, 508 Pecore, www.niamoves.com, 713-864-4260.



mondayRestorative Yoga with Shannon at Green Planet Sanctuary, Last 2 Mondays in August, 6:15 p.m. All fitness levels. 13424 Briar Forest. RSVP [email protected]. $15/class; multiple class discounts.

Adult Yoga Classes. 6:15-7:15 p.m. West Houston Medical Center, 12121 Richmond Ave., #302. First class is free. Call Aileen Hansen, R.N. and Certified Yoga instructor, to register: 832-259-3328.

Nia, Yoga and Pilates. Nia 6 a.m., 9:15 a.m. (w/childcare), 10:30 a.m.(52 Moves), 11:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m., Vinyasa Krama Yoga, 8 a.m., Pilates 7:45 p.m. $8-$15/class. 508 Pecore, 713-864-4260, www.niamoves.com.

tuesdayFree Yoga in the Park Grand Lakes Gazebo, off Grand Trace and Fry Road with Melissa Smith. Beginners and more experienced students. In support of the Alzheimer Association of Houston. Call Melissa 713- 357-8817 or visit www.graceyogaand pilates.com.

Chan (Zen) Chinese Sutra Study Class, 7:30 p.m. Learn introductory Zen Meditation and Buddhist teachings from the Chan/Zen Masters of Linji/Rinzai tradition. Donations encouraged. No experience needed. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., www.cthouston.org, [email protected], 281-568-1568.

Yoga Skills for a Changing World with Brandy Deutsch. 6:30 p.m. Intermediate. $60/month or $20 drop-in. Spectrum Center, 4100 Westheimer at Midlane, Ste. 233. 832-754-5052.

Nia, Yoga, ZBellyBolli, Ecstatic Dance Pilates at NiaMoves. Nia 6 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Forrest Yoga 8 a.m. Pilates w/ childcare 10:30 a.m. Zumba, 9:15 a.m. Zumba-ZBellyBolli 7:30 p.m. $8 -$15/class. 508 Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check schedule, www.niamoves.com.

Perfect Balance Dance Workout, a Meta “Physical” Movement class with Teresa Maron, 6:30 p.m. $15/class, 10 classes/$100. Green Planet Sanctuary. www.joyfuljourneys.us.

wednesdayHow to Balance your Chakras, plus Chakra Healing. The Int’l Center for Reiki Training. 7-9 p.m. 281-826-2872 or 281-671-4325; [email protected]. $30. Advanced reservations required.

Exploring Meditation with Reverend Hui-Yong Shih. 7-8:30 p.m. Zen Buddhist, guided and walking meditations. We’ll work with the various methods to find what works for each person Join anytime. Suggested donation, $10. Green Planet Sanctuary, 13424B Briar Forest Dr.

Neroli Reflexology, Summer, Wednesdays. $35 for 30 minutes. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. North of downtown. 11717 Bauman, Ste A. Schedule with Maria 832-573-9846.

Aquarian Foundation explores truth with a capital “T.” 8 p.m. WHY PRAY? What is prayer? What is Spiritual Healing? We study and practice the principles of effective affirmative prayer and Spiritual Healing. 4910 Willowbend Blvd., Ste. A. 713-721-8833.Chan (Zen) Beginning Meditation Classes, 7:30 p.m. Learn from the Chan/Zen Masters of Linji/Rinzai tradition. Introductory Zen Meditation and Buddhist teachings. Donations encouraged. No experience needed. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568- 1568; www.cthouston.org, [email protected] to Meditation 7 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday. Newcomers and experienced meditators. A talk, guided instruction in sitting & walking meditation, and group discussion. Suggested donation, $10. Houston Shambhala Meditation Center, 7915 Westglen Dr.Free self-hypnosis lesson every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Includes the foundation of hypnosis, its uses and a relaxing group session. Practical Hypnosis 4 Practically Everything, 114 Guenther Sugar Land. RSVP 832-922-2018, www.4practicalhypnosis.com. Limited seating.Learn to Meridian-tap for Pain, Phobias and other issues. Free. 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Abundance-tapping and testimonials, EFT videos, tapping for member issues (pain, disease, trauma, grief, addiction, phobias). Free handouts. Anna 281-363-9775, www.grouptapping.com.Free The Woodlands EFT Tappers in Spring, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Creative Life, 5326 Spring-Stuebner Rd., www.creativelife.org/map.html. Optional love offering. Bring your issues, and we’ll acu-tap together. David, 281-627-2345 or www.grouptapping.com/spring.html.Spiritual Color Meditation Classes sponsored by Aquarian Foundation, 6:30 p.m. All levels. 4910 Willowbend Blvd. Subject to change without notice. Donations accepted. Patricia, 713-721-8833.Start your day with Sunrise Yoga, free, 5:15 - 6:15 a.m. Luke’s Locker in Katy, La Centerra, Cinco Ranch Blvd and 99 with Melissa Smith. Beginners and more experienced students, in support of the Alzheimer’s Association of Houston. 713-357-8817 or go to www.graceyogaandpilates.com. Free Support Groups for Sexual Assault/Incest Survivors. A safe and supportive atmosphere for adult female survivors of sexual assault/incest to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors. Support groups for friends and family also. Confidential. Houston Area Women’s Center, 1010 Waugh Dr. Must book appointments. www.hawc.org or 713-528-7273.Free Support and Educational Meetings for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), 6 p.m. Every 3rd Wednesday. PCOS causes infertility, insulin resistance, weight gain and other symptoms. 10901 Katy Frwy. [email protected] or 713-487-7267.Nia, Yoga, HoopDance, and Belly Dance at NiaMoves. Nia 6 a.m., 9:15 a.m. Nia Express (Beginners) 5:30 p.m. Beginner Hoop 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance Beginner I 6:30 p.m., Belly Dance II 7:30 p.m., Belly Dance Intermediate 8:30 p.m. $8-$15/class. 508 Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check schedule, www.niamoves.com.

thursdayChan (Zen) English Sutra Study Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Learn from the Chan/Zen Masters of Linji/Rinzai tradition. Donations welcome. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568-1568, www.cthouston.org, [email protected] Steps Class by Patty Adamik, 4:30 p.m. Green Planet Sanctuary, 13424-B Briar Forest Dr. Fun, safe, supportive movement and exercise class to music. Improve balance, range of motion, strength and flexibility. $15/class. 281-615-6007 or www.pattyadamik.comQuantum Healing with Mindy King, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Donation. Receive personal healing at Spectrum Center, 4100 Westheimer Ste. 233.Free EFT. Weekly Tap with Helen Racz. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Spectrum Center, 4100 Westheimer, Ste. 233. Learn highly effective, simple Emotional Freedom Technique, a meridian-based therapy. Donations welcomed. Web streamed Live! See www.EFThouston.com.Thursday Evenings Meditation. Sitting meditation 7-8 p.m. and Dharma discussion 8-9 p.m. Houston Shambhala Meditation Center, 7915 Westglen Dr. Call 281-686-5176 or www.houston.shambhala.org.Qigong and Taiji with Mike Powers. Qigong, 6 p.m. Taiji, 7:30 p.m.; Individual classes, $15. Both classes in same evening, $25. Discounts for monthly fees. For more information contact Mike Powers: [email protected], 713-723-8393. Green Solutions Lecture - Every 3rd Thursday 7-9 p.m. Please register for class by emailing [email protected] or calling 281-440-3136. $15/class.Free Meditation Sessions led by Rev. Gail Williford, noon-12:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 5501 Fannin at Binz, 1st floor, the small chapel. Visit www.stpaulshouston.org for directions.Nia, Yoga, Zumba, Yoga, ZBellybolli, and Pilates at NiaMoves. Nia 6 a.m., 6:30 p.m., Zumba 9:15 a.m., Yoga 8 a.m. ZBellyBolli 7:30 p.m. Pilates 7:45 p.m. $8 - $15/class. 508 Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check schedule, www.niamoves.com.

fridayFree Weekly Affirmation Gathering with Doyle Ward, Fridays, 7 p.m. Learn to use affirmations to enhance your relationships, health, and career, heal the past. Spectrum Center, 4100 Westheimer, #233. Donations welcomed. www.blissfulquests.com or 832-628-4113

Chan (Zen) Youth and Children’s Meditation Classes in the Chan/Zen Masters of Linji/Rinzai Tradition. 7 p.m. Youth (12-16) and Children (6-12, parents need to participate and volunteer). Donations welcome. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568-1568, www.cthouston.org, email: [email protected].

Chan (Zen) Chinese Beginning Meditation Class, 7-9 p.m. Learn from the Chan/Zen Masters of Linji/Rinzai Tradition. Donations welcome. No prior experience needed. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568-1568, www.cthouston.org, email: [email protected].

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Neurolinguistic Programming and Timeline Techniques with author, Carlos A. Sanchez. Free. 800-568-7660 or www.LeadersWithoutBorders.com. 2002 Timberloch Place, #200, The Woodlands.

International Friends of the Woodlands free meetings, the 1st Friday of month. Enjoy meeting people who like to travel, have been living in other countries. Various speakers. Erika, 281-292-1526 or friends.ms11.net.

Nia, Yoga, Nia for Tots, and Nia Yoga Flow at NiaMoves. Nia 6 a.m. (with yoga cool down), 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Nia for Tots 10:30 a.m. Love Your Body Yoga 8 a.m. $8 -$15/class. Studio NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check schedule, www.niamoves.com.

saturdayNeroli Reflexology, 10% off 1 hour session, 15% off 3 pre-paid sessions of reflexology and aroma cleanse. 1 p.m.-8 p.m. 11717 Bauman, Ste A. Schedule with Maria 832-573-9846.

Qi Gong, mind-body movement with Darryl Pierre, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Green Planet Sanctuary, 13424B Briar Forest Dr. $20/class. For more info., [email protected]. Chan (Zen) Intermediate and Beginning Meditation Classes. Learn from the Chan/Zen Masters of Linji/Rinzai Tradition., Beginner Class: 10 a.m.-noon. Donations welcome. No experience needed. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568-1568, www.cthouston. org, [email protected].

Free Mandarin Classes, I and II, 1:30 p.m. Learn Mandarin reading, writing, and speaking. No prior Mandarin needed. Donations encouraged. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281- 568-1568, www.cthouston.org, [email protected].

A Healing Circle with Healing Touch Practitioner, Margaret Harle. 4 p.m. Every 3rd Saturday. Participate in healing meditation and techniques to restore harmony and balance. Donation, $5-$15. Reserve your space: 713-419-8207 or [email protected].

Introductory Course on the Flower Remedies of Dr. Edward Bach, Level One of the Bach Int’l Education Program. Contact Gretchen, [email protected] or bachflowereducation.com for info.

Free Tai Chi Class with Master Blue Siytangco. Join Master Blue the last Saturday of the month at Mountain River Studios, 9000 SW Frwy, Ste 430, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Visit www.chenstyletaijiquan.org or call 832-545-3506 for more information.

Free Tai Chi Class: every Saturday 3:30-5 p.m. Donations welcome. No experience required. Visit 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568-1568, www.cthouston.org, zen@ cthouston.org.

Hearing Loss Association of Houston, 9:30 a.m. The 2nd Saturday (except June and December) St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer, Rm. 23. www.hearingloss-houston.org.

Free Support Groups for Children, Teens, Who Experienced Sexual Assault/Incest. A safe and supportive atmosphere for female survivors to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Support for family. Confidential. Appointment a must. 713-528-7273. Houston Area Women’s Center, 1010 Waugh Dr. See www.hawc.org.

Discovery Green: Recycling, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Recycle paper, plastic, glass and aluminum. Check www.discoverygreen.com for info. on recycling electronics, cell phones and prom dresses for charity. 1500 McKinney, 713-400-7336.

Slow Flow Yoga, 9 a.m. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, Downtown Houston. 713-400-7336. Nia, Yoga, and Tribal Belly Dance at NiaMoves. Nia 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 4:30 p.m. (Beginner and Full Figured Nia). Yoga (all levels) 10:15 a.m., Tribal Belly Dance 11:30 a.m. $8-$15/class. Studio NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check schedule, www.niamoves.com.

sundayLazelle Bradley at Centerpoint Health Fairs: 1st Sunday, individual consults, $25, 1-5 p.m. 2nd Sunday, The Green Solution 4 Healthy Weight Loss Classes, $15, 3 p.m. 3rd and 4th Sundays, individual consults, $25, and Sunrider Store, 1-5 p.m. 1920 Hollister. Register: 281-440-3136.Aquarian Foundation explores truth with a capital “T.” Who are the Sixth and Seventh Root Races? Do you have conscious recall of your past lives? What’s next? 11 a.m. Open to seekers of truth; 3 p.m. (members only). 4910 Willowbend Blvd, Ste A. 713-721-8833.Half-Day Meditation Retreat at Chung Tai Zen Center. 9 a.m.-noon, 1st Sunday of month. Meditation and lectures. Silence is observed. All welcome. No fees, donations encouraged. No experience required. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568-1568, www.cthouston.org or [email protected]. Blessing and Dedication Ceremony: Every last Sunday 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. No fees, donations encouraged. No prior experience required. Visit us at 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 281-568-1568, www.cthouston.org or [email protected]: Introduction to Meditation at Dawn Mountain, 11 a.m. For calming and settling the mind and opening to a more spiritually-centered life. Dawn Mountain, Tibetan Temple, 1925 B Richmond Ave., 713-630-0354. Open to the public. Donations welcome. www.dawnmountain.org.Unity Church of Practical Christianity. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Pipers Meadow Community Center, 12590 Pipers View Dr., Webster. www.unitychurch.info, 281-554-7420.Green Solutions Lecture Every 2nd Sunday 3-5 p.m. Please register for class by emailing [email protected] or calling 281-440-3136. $15/class.ECK Worship Service at Houston Eckankar Center, 11 a.m.-noon, 11231 Richmond, Ste. D-106. For information call 281-759-1130.NU-REIKI™ Practice Clinic with Julia Carroll. Last Sundays of the month, 2:30 p.m. Renew and practice NU-REIKI I, II and Situational Healing methods. NU-REIKI, Chakra Balancing by appt. Memorial Dr. 713-880-5171, www.juliacarroll1.com. Discovery Hoop Dance 10:30 a.m., and Ananda Yoga, noon. Discovery Green at 1500 McKinney, Downtown Houston. www.discoverygreen.com or 713-400-7336.Nia, Hoop, Yoga and ZBellyBolli at NiaMoves. The Nia Technique is The LOVE Your Body Workout. Nia 8 a.m. Hoop 9:05 a.m. ZBellyBolli 10 a.m. Kundalini Yoga 11:15 a.m. Beginner Hoop 1 p.m. $8-$15/class. 508 Pecore, 713-864-4260. Check schedule, www.niamoves.com. Lake Houston Unity. Sunday service, 10:30 a.m. Homewood Suites in Kingwood. www.lakehoustonunity.org. 281-812-2210.

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TuesdayRawfully Organic Co-op - The co-op takes placeevery Tuesday at the Houston Arboretum. Times &directions are on www.rawfullyorganic.com.Rice Houston Farmers’ Market – www.houstonfarmersmarket.org, 3:30-7 p.m. Rice UniversityCam pus off University Blvd. in the parking lot southof Rice Stadium.

WednesdayUrban Harvest Farmers Market - City Hall, 901Bagby, 11 a.m-2 p.m. for more info visit urbanhar-vest.org.Spring Branch Farmers Market at Wirt andWestview meets every Wednesday from 2:30-6:30p.m. Rain or Shine. Please visit www.springbranchfarmersmarket.com for additional information. Weare supported by the Swiss Bell Tower Center andThe Blue Planet Café as well as all of the Villages ofthe Spring Branch Area and the School of the Woods.Come visit us and see what the buzz is all about.The Third Day Organic Produce & Meat Co-op– The major categories available at this co-op are:Natural Organic Food Products and household andpersonal items; Organic fruits and vegetables, andNatural Beef and Chicken (now including Georgia’sTexas GrassFed Beef) as well as Essential Oil Scent-ed Soy Candles and Natural Soaps and skincare prod-ucts. The standard pick-up dates are mainly onWednesday but do occasionally vary. Check the web-site, www.thethirddaymarket.com for details andexact order and pick-up dates. More informationavailable from Vanessa Clark, 281-797-8908.Central City Co-op and Partner Co-ops are hap-pening all over Houston every Wednesday. CentralCity’s main location at 2515 Waugh Dr. (in the Mon-trose) is open on Wednesday from 9-6:30 p.m. and iscommitted to providing the best organic produceavailable from local and national suppliers. We alsoprovide lots of other organic dry goods as well ashave visiting vendors bringing our customers sustain-able foods and clothing. For more information visitwww.centralcityco-op.com.Sugarland SweetCity Co-op, Wednesdays 4-6:30p.m. FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121514826166 or call Ann at 832-788-9068or [email protected].

Thursday O Kingwood Farmer’s Market in Kingwood’sTown Center Park every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.Come and visit the certified vendors to buy locallygrown and produced fruit, vegetables and such deli-cacies as Indian food, jellies and jams, artisan breads,olive oil, goat cheese, lavender, jerky, sugar-freedesserts, orchids, vegetable and garden plants andmuch much more. For more info: [email protected] Organic Co-op - The co-op takes placeevery Thursday at Nottingham Forest Club. Times anddirections are on www.rawfullyorganic.com.Eco-Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday 4-8 p.m.at the CITYCENTRE central plaza, 801 Town &Country Blvd. Locally grown fruits and vegetables,as well as baked goods, meates, cheeses, plants andeco-friendly products.Lastrada’s Farmers’ Market, 322 WestheimerRd., Houston 77006, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SaturdayGeorgia’s Local Farmers’ Market – InsideGeorgia’s Farm 2 Market – 12171 Katy Freeway,Houston 77079, I-10 at, Dairy Ashford, 1 block east of Dairy Ashford on the south side feeder road. 1:30-3:30 p.m., 281-940-0990,www.georgiasmarket.com.Rawfully Organic Co-op - The co-op takes placeevery Saturday at 3400 Bissonnet. Times and direc-tions are on www.rawfullyorganic.com.Woodlands Farmers Market Home DeliveryProgram, email: [email protected] forordering information.Bryan/College Station Saturday Farmers’ Mar-ket – 8 a.m.-noon, Wm. J. Bryant @ Bus. Rt. 6.Midtown Saturday Market – www.tafia.com/mfm.html, 8 a.m.-noon. RAIN OR SHINE. AtMonica Pope’s restaurant T’afia, 3701 Travis St.,Houston, NO MARKET IN AUGUST.Urban Harvest Farmers Market (formerlyBayou City Farmers Market) 8 a.m. - Noon, all year.In parking lot behind 3000 Richmond at Eastside.More than 50 farmers and vendors selling everythingfrom freshly harvested produce and artisanal breadsto grass-fed beef and emu eggs. urbanharvest.org.Onion Creek Saturday Heights Farmers’ Mar-ket – 8 a.m.-noon – www.whiteoakfarmersmarket.com, between Stude wood and Heights Blvd.

behind Onion Creek Coffee House, 3106 White OakBlvd., Houston 77007.Katy LaCenterra Farmers Market at 23501Cinco Ranch Blvd, southwest corner of Hwy 99 andCinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. Please visit us atwww.Lacenterra.com or call us at 281-395-5533 ext1004. Our Winter hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat-urday (rain or shine).Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Tents set up at 1020Marina Bay Drive next to Skippers. For more infor-mation call 281-610-3471.Nassau Bay Farmers’ Market – Erma’s NutritionCenter, 18045 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay 77058, 10a.m.-2 p.m.Sugarland Saturday Farmers Market, Hostedby First Colony Community Association, 8 a.m.-noon, 4350 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas77479. For information, e-mail Alice Fish [email protected] or call 281-634-9557.Pearland OldTown Center Saturday FarmersMarket, 2010 Market, March - November, 2nd and4th Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ZychlinskiPark, 2243 Grand Blvd., Pearland, Texas,www.pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com.Tomball Saturday Farmers Market, March -November, 2nd & 4th Saturdays near the Depot inHistoric Tomball, 8 a.m.-noon. At corner of FM 2920(aka Main St.) & Cherry St., [email protected] Town Katy Market Days, 3rd Saturday ofEach Month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Historic DowntownSquare, Katy, TX, 281-391-1993.

SundayRichmond Sunday Farmers Market – noon-4p.m., www.wildwestworldinc.com, 5005 FM 359,south of FM 723, Richmond, TX.Heights Sunday Farmers Market – 11 a.m.-3p.m., Wabash Antique and Feed Store, 5701 Wash-ington Ave., Houston 77007, 713-863-8322.Discovery Green Farmers’ Market, noon - 4 p.m.www.discoverygreen.Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Highland Vil-lage – Located in the Heart of Highland Village,2706 Suffolk, Houston 77027. Held each Saturdayfrom 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the market is housed in a perma-nent, open-air structure on the southwest side of High-land Village Shopping Center (located along the 4000block of Westheimer). To find us, turn onto Suffolk atStarbucks – we’re in the parking lot just behind Jos. A.Bank.Urban Harvest Farmers Market at DiscoveryGreen (formerly Central City Co-op Discovery GreenMarket) Every Sunday, all year, noon-4 p.m. Discov-ery Green, 1500 McKinney St. urbanharvest.org.

DailyO Neal’s Berry Farm and Farmer's Market,24527½ Gosling Road, Spring, Texas 77389, 281-255-3699. Open semi-year round: (early Feb. til July31 and early Sept. til Dec. 24) Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.nealsberryfarm.comand Facebook for current info.Theiss Farm Market, 2008 Rayford Road, Spring,TX 77380. Daily 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 281-419-3276.

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tuesdayRawfully Organic Co-op - The co-op takes place every Tuesday at the Houston Arboretum. Times & directions are on RawfullyOrganic.com. Rice Stadium Houston Farmers’ Market – HoustonFarmersMarket.org, 3:30-7 p.m. Rice Uni-versity Campus off University Blvd. in the parking lot south of Rice Stadium.

wednesdayUrban Harvest Farmers Market - City Hall, 901 Bagby, 11 a.m-2 p.m. for more info visit UrbanHarvest. org.Spring Branch Farmers Market a t Wirt and Westview meets every Wednesday from 2:30-6:30p.m. Rain or Shine. Please visit SpringBranchFarmersMarket.com for additional information. We are supported by the Swiss Bell Tower Center and The Blue Planet Café as well as all of the Villages of the Spring Branch Area and the School of the Woods. Come visit us and see what the buzz is all about. The Third Day Organic Produce & Meat Co-op – The major categories available at this co-op are: Natural Organic Food Products and household and personal items; Organic fruits and vegetables, and Natural Beef and Chicken (now including Geor-gia’s Texas GrassFed Beef) as well as Essential Oil Scented Soy Candles and Natural Soaps and skin-care products. The standard pick-up dates are mainly on Wednesday but do occasionally vary. Check the website, TheThirdDayMarket.com for details and exact order and pick-up dates. More information available from Vanessa Clark, 281-797-8908.Central City Co-op and Partner Co-ops are hap-pening all over Houston every Wednesday. Central City’s main location at 2515 Waugh Dr. (in the Mon-trose) is open on Wednesday from 9-6:30 p.m. and is committed to providing the best organic produce available from local and national suppliers. We also provide lots of other organic dry goods as well as have visiting vendors bringing our customers sus-tainable foods and clothing. For more information visit CentralCityCo-op.com.Sugarland SweetCity Co-op, Wednesdays 4-6:30 p.m. FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121514826166 or call Ann at 832-788-9068 or [email protected].

thursdayO Kingwood Farmer’s Market in Kingwood’s Town Center Park every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Come and visit the certified vendors to buy locally grown and produced fruit, vegetables and such delicacies as Indian food, jellies and jams, artisan breads, olive oil, goat cheese, lavender, jerky, sugar-free desserts, orchids, vegetable and garden plants and much much more. For more info: 713-703-5392 [email protected]. Rawfully Organic Co-op - The co-op takes place every Thursday at Nottingham Forest Club. Times and directions are on www.rawfullyorganic.com.Eco-Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the CITYCENTRE central plaza, 801 Town & Country Blvd. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, meates, cheeses, plants and eco-friendly products.Lastrada’s Farmers’ Market, 322 Westheimer Rd., Houston 77006, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

saturdayGeorgia’s Local Farmers’ Market – Inside Geor-gia’s Farm 2 Market – 12171 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079, I-10 at, Dairy Ashford, 1 block east of Dairy Ashford on the south side feeder road. 1:30-3:30 p.m., 281-940-0990, www.georgiasmarket.com.Rawfully Organic Co-op - The co-op takes place every Saturday at 3400 Bissonnet. Times and direc-tions are on www.rawfullyorganic.com.Woodlands Farmers Market Home Delivery Pro-gram, email: [email protected] for ordering information.Bryan/College Station Saturday Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-noon, Wm. J. Bryant @ Bus. Rt. 6.Midtown Saturday Market – www.tafia.com/mfm.html, 8 a.m.-noon. RAIN OR SHINE. At Monica Pope’s restaurant T’afia, 3701 Travis St., Houston, NO MARKET IN AUGUST.Urban Harvest Farmers Market (formerly Bayou City Farmers Market) 8 a.m. - Noon, all year. In parking lot behind 3000 Richmond at Eastside. More than 50 farmers and vendors selling everything from freshly harvested produce and artisanal breads to grass-fed beef and emu eggs. urbanharvest.org.Onion Creek Saturday Heights Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-noon – www.whiteoakfarmersmarket.com, between Stude wood and Heights Blvd. behind Onion Creek Coffee House, 3106 White Oak Blvd., Houston 77007.

Katy LaCenterra Farmers Market at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, southwest corner of Hwy 99 and Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. Please visit us at www.Lacenterra.com or call us at 281-395-5533 ext 1004. Our Winter hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday (rain or shine).

Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market, 8 a.m.- noon, 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Tents set up at 1020 Marina Bay Drive next to Skippers. For more information call 281-610-3471.

Nassau Bay Farmers’ Market – Erma’s Nutrition Center, 18045 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay 77058, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sugarland Saturday Farmers Market, Hosted by First Colony Community Association, 8 a.m.- noon, 4350 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. For information, e-mail Alice Fish at [email protected] or call 281-634-9557.

Pearland OldTown Center Saturday Farmers Mar-ket, 2010 Market, March - November, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Zychlinski Park, 2243 Grand Blvd., Pearland, Texas, www.pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com.

Tomball Saturday Farmers Market, March - No-vember, 2nd & 4th Saturdays near the Depot in Historic Tomball, 8 a.m.-noon. At corner of FM 2920 (aka Main St.) & Cherry St., [email protected].

Old Town Katy Market Days, 3rd Saturday of Each Month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Historic Downtown Square, Katy, TX, 281-391-1993.

sundayRichmond Sunday Farmers Market – noon-4 p.m., www.wildwestworldinc.com, 5005 FM 359, south of FM 723, Richmond, TX.

Heights Sunday Farmers Market – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wabash Antique and Feed Store, 5701 Washington Ave., Houston 77007, 713-863-8322.

Discovery Green Farmers’ Market, noon - 4 p.m. www.discoverygreen.

Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Highland Village – Located in the Heart of Highland Village, 2706 Suffolk, Houston 77027. Held each Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the market is housed in a permanent, open-air structure on the southwest side of Highland Village Shopping Center (located along the 4000 block of Westheimer). To find us, turn onto Suffolk at Starbucks – we’re in the parking lot just behind Jos. A. Bank.

Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Discovery Green (formerly Central City Co-op Discovery Green Mar-ket) Every Sunday, all year, noon-4 p.m. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St. urbanharvest.org.

dailyO Neal’s Berry Farm and Farmer’s Market, 24527½ Gosling Road, Spring, Texas 77389, 281- 255-3699. Open semi-year round: (early Feb. til July 31 and early Sept. til Dec. 24) Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.nealsberryfarm.com and Facebook for current info.

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