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Conscious Corner <events wrote: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:10:15 -0400 (EDT)Conscious Corner <eventsshortydempSubject: Conscious Corner E-News: July 2007Conscious Corner E-News: July 2007 You are receiving this email from Conscious Corner because you purchased a product/service or d on our website. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add events to your address book today. If you haven't done so already, click to confirm your interest in receiving email campaigns from us. You may if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Conscious Corner E-Newsletter July 2007 In This Issue Roots Market... Greetings from Great Sage... News from Nest... Bark Banter...Local Farm Spotlight: Spiral Path FarmsGreen News in MarylandFrom the Conscious Corner.... Sign Up Visit Our Websites Roots Market Nest Great Sage Events Calendar Bark Greetings! Oh say can you see, Roots Market in Olney? Celebrate the Grand Opening of our newest Conscious Corner business July 20th-22nd. This July Conscious Corner invites you to check out tasty new items from Great Sage, see what's wagging at Bark, and take an eco-visit to Nest with our next installment of the Conscious Corner E-Newsletter. Roots Market... Grand Opening for Roots Market-Olney! Roots Market is proud to announce its GRAND OPENING EVENT all weekend long, July 20th-22nd! The Grand Opening Festivities include: · Over 40 different demos/samples of natural foods and products (Fri, Sat, Sun) · Cooking Class with Jenny Brewer hosted at Olney Yoga & Wellness (Sat) · Yoga mini-lessons and information courtesy of Olney Yoga & Wellness (Fri, Sat, Sun) · Free One-on-One Fitness Consulting courtesy of The Fit Solution (Fri, Sat, Sun) · Information about Offsetting Energy Costs using Wind Power from Clean Energy Partnership (Sat, Sun) · Freshly Baked Doggie Treat Demo courtesy of Kerry Dunnington

(Sat) · Montgomery County Recycling Awareness with Montgomery County Govt (Sat) · Great Sage Restaurant Tasting of delicious vegetarian food items (Sat, Sun) · Nest Showcase of fairly traded gifts and clothing (Sat, Sun) · H20 Hair Salon and Bark Open House (Fri, Sat, Sun) Roots Market- Olney 16800 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD 20832 301-774-1344 For more information, give Kate a call at 301-774-1344 or visit the Roots Market website Summer Classes Roll On! Burt's Bees Seminar When: Monday, July 16th, 2007, 6:30pm-7:30pm Where:Great Sage Restaurant 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville, MD 21029 Learn the history and philosophy of Burt's Bees' earth-friendly mission, the difference between truly natural products and "pseudo" natural products and get the details on all new Burt's Bees products. All attendees will receive a free gift bag valued at approximately $15.00. For more information on Burt's Bees, stop in Roots or visit Burt's Bees website Cheese of the Month: Heini's Natural Yogurt Cheese Back in 1971, Peter Dauwalder began to experiment with the idea of creating a new variety of cheese by introducing live Yogurt Culture into the cheese making process at HEINI'S CHEESE CHALET. Realizing the positive benefits of yogurt on the body's digestive system, Pete knew his idea worked this new variety of cheese could provide both flavor and the nutritional benefits of yogurt for HEINI'S customers. Today there are few actual cheese producers in Ohio's Amish Country, but back

then, local competition was fierce. Peter was looking for a way to insure that his family business would continue to grow and prosper. As a result of his efforts, HEINI'S YOGURT CULTURED CHEESE was born and WOW was it ever a difference maker! HEINI'S YOGURT CULTURED CHEESE has grown from being one of Peter's dreams to becoming a natural cheese enjoyed throughout our country because it offers a mild creamy texture, creative variety of flavors, and the benefits of digesting live, yogurt culture. Heini's Yogurt Cultured Cheese will be on sale for $8.99/lb through the end of July Local Produce and Plants now Available! If you have been to Roots Market in Clarksville lately you may have noticed the plentiful supply of plants and flowers out front. These healthy plants are ready for your gardens. Organic Herbs, assorted flowers, and over twelve different vegetables are available for you to choose from. The best part is that most of these plants are locally grown in Maryland and Pennsylvania! Don't forget your

potting Soil, organic fertilizers, and gardening tools as you plan your summertime gardens! To learn more about where Roots Market gets its local produce visit Tuscarora Organic Cooperative Visit Roots online at www.rootsmkt.com Greetings from Great Sage... National (Veggie) Hot Dog Day! Great Sage will be celebrating National (Veggie) Hot Dog Day on July 18th! This celebration will include a variety of hot dog favorites including: - Chili and Cheese Veggie Dog - Sauerkraut and Mustard Dog - Traditional (Ketchup and Mustard) Dog Come visit Great Sage on the July 18th and choose a delicious Veggie Dog! For more information visit the Compassion Over Killing website Two New Items join the Menu A couple more tasty items have been added to the Great Sage dining and bar menu. Black Bean and Roasted Corn Quesadilla Served with a side of homemade organic salsa and sour cream, this new entree is sure to please global cuisine diners and the Tex-Mex lover alike! Cline, Ancient Vines Mourvedre, Contra Costa County, 2003 This Mourvedre actually has dimension. Mourvedre, a grape commonly grown in southern France, is often blended. However, this one exhibits a bounty of cherry and blueberry fruit with a generous bouquet of violets and chocolate. Gluten-Free Dining Delights Did you know that you can get appetizers, entrees, salads, and even desserts prepared Gluten-Free? At Great Sage, we know how tough it is to dine out when you must have meals catered to a specialty diet. If you or someone you know is searching for a great restaurant with many Gluten-Free options, then send them to Great Sage. For more information on different menu items you can try

visit the Great Sage website at Great Sage Menu Online 1/2 price Wine on Thursdays Don't forget that on Thursday night, you can enjoy half price glasses of wine with the purchase of any entree. Wine specials are for Thursday

from 5pm to 9pm and cannot be combined with other discounts. Outdoor Dining! Next time you come into Great Sage request a seat on our outdoor dining patio. Enjoy your favorite delicious meal served with a side of sunshine and

refreshing summer weather. Visit Great Sage online at www.great-sage.com News from Nest... Nest Managers call Business Owners to Action! Nest's own Jody Cutler and Anastasia MacDonald recently spoke at the American Public Gardens Association's annual conference in Washington, DC. Speaking on a panel for the session entitled "Reaching for the Triple Top Line," they addressed various aspects of running a successful green business. The "Triple Top Line" concept challenges businesses to be environmentally, socially and economically responsible. Many public gardens have become more eco-sensitive in recent years, but most have not carried that awareness over to their gift shops, restaurants, or administrative offices. Jody and Anastasia encountered a receptive audience eager to learn more about creating an eco-friendly, socially just, and profitable

business. Thanks to community member and conference organizer Stephanie Oberle for the invitation to share the Conscious Corner vision! Corn Based Clothing Nest has introduced you to soy and bamboo clothing, and now it's time for corn textiles. We recently started carrying socks made from corn fiber. Corn is a renewable resource, and these socks are wonderfully soft and durable. They come in sizes and styles for women and men. Fair Trade Day- July 28th Nest will be having a Fair Trade day on

Saturday, July 28th. Some of our local fair-trade jewelry importers will be present, will be offering samples of fair trade food and there will be a free raffle for fair-trade prizes. Watch for more details in the coming weeks - we hope you will plan to join us. How do you dispose those Flourescent Light Bulbs? Customers often ask us how to dispose of compact fluorescent light bulbs safely - we recently learned that in addition to the Alpha Ridge Land Fill's Hazardous Household Waste area, used bulbs can also be dropped off at IKEA. Please help us spread the word about disposing of CFL's properly. Shop at Nest online Did you know that Nest offers the convenience of online shopping for its customers? There are over 50 items are available for purchase in the "Shop Online"

section at the Nest website. Payments can be made via Paypal or Nest's secure online payment system. Shop online by visiting Nest Online Shopping Visit Nest online at www.nestnaturalhome.com Bark Banter... Pet Food Educational

Classes Diane Hamilton will provide an overview of recent pet & human food recalls and current changes in the industry followed by a facilitated discussion. Two classes will be held on Saturday, July 21st from Noon-1:30 pm and Monday, July 23rd, 7:00pm-8:30 pm. A goody bag with samples, an outline and recommended reading list will be provided. All attendees must call Bark-Olney to register at 301-774-1944. New Products for July Hydro'Go Travel Canteen Great for all of your summer outings and vacations! It features a unique, convenient fold out bowl that is easy to clean and detaches so that it can also be used as a food bowl. The bowl and canteen work together to form a funnel, easily allowing the unused water to be poured back into the canteen. We have Antlerz! These long lasting, mineral rich chews are harvested from naturally shed deer antlers in the USA. They are excellent for heavy chewers and for teething puppies. Lazy Dog Cookies and Yoghund Lazy Dog cookies are soft baked gourmet human-grade treats are wheat, corn and soy free. They are topped with only freeze dried 100% fruits, nuts and vegetables. Great

for pet celebrations and birthday parties! Choose from cupcakes, carob peanut butter crisp, and layered citrus sandwiches. Pair it with Yoghund! This healthy entirely organic frozen yogurt treat will refresh your pet during the summer months and all year round plus its yummy! Sign up now for Bark-Clarksville's Spa Day! Bring your pet in for a PAWicure and a massage! It's FREE Saturday,

August 4th from 11-3 pm. Wendy from Keys Soaps and the Bark staff will be giving PAWicures. Bring your dog in to experience a foot bath with Metaclean then a deep moisturizing pad treatment with Metacare. For more information, visit: Keys Soaps website on their miracle products. Bark-Clarksville Spa Day Continued! As if that pampering isn't enough, we'll also have professionally certified Animal Massage Therapist Karen Moscrop providing an introductory fifteen minute session of massage and bodywork. A graduate of Bancroft School of Massage, she is also a qualified Reiki Master and animal accupressurist. You'll have to sign up fast to grab one of her fifteen minute sessions, wherein she'll introduce you and your animal to the ways in which bodywork can improve your pet's health and quality of life. A simple phone call or visit to the store will secure your pet's spot. Bark-Clarksville is open 9-8pm Monday through Saturday, 11-7pm

Sundays, and our phone number is 443-535-0200. Bark-Olney wants you to come Visit Bark is now open in Olney, MD and invites you to come visit our Georgia Ave. location for all of your pet supply needs. Contact information for Bark-Olney is: Bark-Olney 16822 Georgia Avenue Olney, MD 20832 301-774-1944 Hours of Operation:

Monday-Saturday: 9am-8pm Sunday: 10am-7pm It's Getting Warmer for You and Your Pet The "dog days" of summer can be dangerous for dogs, especially those left inside hot cars. Every year, countless dogs die after being locked in cars while their guardians work, visit, shop, or run other errands. These tragic deaths are entirely preventable. Please never leave your dog in the car. Visit the SPCA Website for tips to prevent overheating this summer. Bark's website is coming soon to www.barknatural.com Local Farm Spotlight: Spiral Path Farms Featured Local Farm: Spiral Path Farms Spiral Path Farms Spiral Path Farm is located in scenic western Perry County, PA, between the Tuscarora and Blue Mountain ranges. Near the town of Loysville, our family farm consists of 188 diverse acres that have been under our care since 1978, and on which we grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs. Spiral Path Farm's goal is to provide the best tasting, freshest, and highest nutritional value food we can grow, while maintaining the land in a fertile, non-toxic state. Spiral Path Farm is certified organic and food safety certified. During the growing

season, Roots Market receives delicious zucchini, yellow squash, and a variety of other herbs and vegetables from Spiral Path. To learn more about Spiral Path Farm, visit Spiral Path Farms Green News in Maryland Maryland Passes Eco-Friendly Laws Nearly 200 new state laws went into effect on July 1st, some of which furthered the promotion of solar and wind energy in Maryland. For a quick run down of the Green laws passed by the

Maryland State Legislature see below: Net Energy Metering/Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard: Helps electric customers with solar panels sell excess power on the grid and requires utilities to increase the amount of renewable energy they buy. Critics worried it might result in higher electric rates. Energy Efficiency Standards Act: Establishes new efficiency standards for products including walk-in refrigerators and freezers; commercial hot food holding cabinets; and some residential furnaces. Terrapin Protection Act: Prohibits the commercial harvesting of diamondback terrapins and restricts the noncommercial taking or possession of the turtles. Another bill allows the Department of Natural Resources to restrict the catching snapping turtles. Wind power: A new law streamlines the approval process for wind power generating facilities, provided a public hearing is held on the project. Critics of the bill

contend it will lessen environmental reviews and facilitate the clear-cutting of mountain tops for the construction of 40-foot turbines. Darfur Protection Act: Requires the State Retirement and Pension System to encourage companies in its investment portfolio to conduct business responsibly in Sudan and authorizes the system to divest from companies whose actions there might promote human rights violations. For

more information, visit Baltimore Sun Article From the Conscious Corner.... Awakening Minds Book Group Awakening Minds Monthly Book Group: discussing books that focus on ecology, social change, and green living. Awakening Minds will meet again on Monday, July 30th at 7:15pm at Great Sage to discuss Let the Mountains Talk, Let the Rivers Run, by David Brower. This small but incendiary and vastly entertaining volume is vintage Brower, recounting events from his life and times as preludes to his siren songs on behalf of the Earth. Brower's book

is 10% off at Nest through the month of July. Conscious Corner Events Calendar Did you know that you can find out what will be sampled at Roots Market and what events, classes, and workshops we will be hosting and supporting? For more information, check out the Events Calendar Inspiration "That beautiful season the Summer! Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape

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