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The EarthX  Film August Movie Monday series present a screening of the documentary film Kifaru, with Director David Hambridge in attendance, from 7 to 9 p.m., August 26, at the Magnolia Theater. There will be virtual and augmented reality experiences in the lobby.

In Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy, rangers devote their lives to caring for and protecting Sudan, the last male white rhino, along with Sudan’s daughter and granddaughter. It’s a privilege and duty they take seriously, no matter how fruitless it can seem. Kifaru follows two young recruits over their first four years on the job as they experience the heartbreak and joy of caring for animals whose fate appears sealed.

Hambridge is an Emmy-nominated cinematographer, commercial director and documentary filmmaker based in the U.S. Kirafu is his first feature-length documentary as a director.

 

Admission is free. Location: 3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas. For tickets, eventbrite.com/e/earthxfilm-presents-kifaru-tickets-65813665445.  

 

 

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DARTable staycations provide summer fun with friends and family. Some destinations even offer reduce admission prices for youth. For those 65 or older, popular arts and culture venues offer senior citizen discounts.

The Dallas Zoo is a great destination all year round. There are more than 100 acres and thousands of animals to see, including lions, tigers, penguins, giraffes and more. Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo is the oldest and largest of its kind in Texas. The zoo offers reduced admission for senior citizens and youth ages 3 to 11. Receive a bigger discount on Senior Safari Wednesdays – admission is $5 for those 65 and older. Ride the Red Line to the Dallas Zoo Station.

The Eisemann Center for Performing Arts brings new meaning to the word eclectic. The venue’s modern architecture acts as the perfect backdrop for a host of musicals, comedies, dramas, stand-up performances and monologs Call the ticket office at 972-744-4650 to learn which shows are available on a senior citizen discount. To get there, take the Red Line to Galatyn Park Station.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum is located on the corner of Dallas Love Field Airport. The 100,000-square foot facility houses more than 30 aircraft and space vehicles, including early biplanes, WWII aircraft, the iconic 1939 Flying Pancake and the Apollo 7 command module. The museum offers admission discounts to senior citizens and youth under 17. Take the Green or Orange Line to Inwood/Love Field Station, then Bus Route 529 to the Lemmon @ University bus stop.

At the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, explore the world through 11 stunning exhibit halls bursting with scenes from another time and place. Witness prehistoric creatures, the wonders of space, wild weather, glistening gems, robots, sports and more. Senior citizens and youth 12 and younger receive a discount on admission. The museum is about a half mile walk from Akard Station, in downtown Dallas.

The Texas Discovery Gardens, inside Fair Park, in Dallas, a nearly eight-acre, organic urban oasis, features beautiful native and exotic plants, as well as gardening workshops and guided tours. See native snakes of Texas and other wonders of the natural world – including approximately 500 butterflies. Discounts are available for senior citizens and children 11 years old and younger. Ride DART’s Green Line to Fair Park Station. The Children’s Aquarium and the African-American Museum are nearby.

To venture further, ride the Trinity Railway Express and head to Fort Worth to see the Kimbell Art Museum, National Cowgirl Museum and Modern Art Museum.

 

Reduced DART fares are available for senior citizens 65 or older with a DART photo ID. For more information, visit DART.org/fares.

Need more places to visit this summer? Discover more DARTable Staycation ideas at DART.org/DARTable.

 

 

 

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The city of Dallas Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) has completed the first round of resident surveys and community meetings on extreme weather, buildings and energy, food, parks and open spaces, solid waste, transportation and land use, and water and wastewater. 

English and Spanish-speaking staff attended 40 community meetings at varied locations and 1,235 people responded to the survey, as well as 3,281 individual responses on the seven identified plan focus areas. Among the areas of highest response are solid waste concerns and solutions, buildings and energy solutions, parks and open spaces concerns, and extreme weather solutions.

The next round of public meetings will begin in September, to distill community input and shape final recommendations to the Dallas City Council. so that the final, approved plan can be publicly presented  at the 2020 EarthX expo.

 

To schedule a meeting or presentation with the CEPAP staff for specific organizations, visit DallasClimateAction.com.

 

 

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The  91st annual  North Texas Fair and Rodeo will take place from August 16 through 24 in Denton, with nine exciting nights of country music, first-class professional and youth rodeos, livestock shows, a kid fun zone and other fun attractions. This event showcases agricultural products, horticultural, craft, cattle, sheep, farm produce, vegetables, flowers, cookery, wine, arts and crafts. Gates open Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.  It is sponsored by the North Texas State Fair Association, a  volunteer supported nonprofit community organization that preserves and promotes Western heritage and values.

In addition to the other daily  events, it also features Jason D”Vaude , one man circus, juggling, a fire show, racing pigs, bull blowout, a beauty pageant and much, much more.
 

For more information and tickets, call 940-387-2632 or visit  NTFair.com.

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Will Campuzano, two-time world champion mixed martial artist and owner of Campuzano Martial Arts, shares his lifelong passion for martial arts with his wife, Adi, at their new studio in Frisco. Many parents of neurocognitive diverse children say its hard to find appropriate physical activities for their families, but the daughter of holistic health practitioner Dr. Rebeca Gracia, is a high functioning autistic child that enjoys classes there.

Gracia says, “I would never have imagined finding a family-friendly martial arts studio who could accept my daughter, much less her fall in love with and commit herself to the practice. My oldest daughter is sensitive to loud noises and harsh words. She is also legally blind and has significant muscle weakness. She shies away from playing outside with the kids at school, and has never been able to participate in sports; not exactly the type of kid you would think would enjoy kickboxing and grappling.”

“Three years ago, my daughter accompanied me to a few private training sessions with Will and she watched me drill, drill, drill, and slowly improve my strength. She asked to try a session, and Will didn’t hesitate to accept the challenge,” says Gracia. “Most people act nervous and unsure around someone with autism, but Will just accepted her, and never showed surprise or judgement when she couldn’t complete even the most basic moves. Yes, she fell and yes, she cried a few times. Will encouraged her to walk it off and try again. For a man who is highly trained in brute strength and skill, and has spent his career fighting, he is balanced with a firm gentleness and understanding beyond most people I have met.”

Gracia’s daughter showed improvement in her muscle strength and coordination and became more comfortable in the outside world and started playing more with other children. Her sensitivities diminished, and some have disappeared altogether. She was proud of her improvements and was motivated to continue. Transitioning into a group class, Gracia’s daughter loved it.

“Many specialists in neurocognitive development don’t recommend aggressive physical therapies such as marital arts because it can be too stimulating and actually result in more damage to the sensory centers and muscles,” says Gracia. “Warm-up exercises with stretches and cross muscle routines better train the body than just multiple repetitions of the key moves. Each student is assessed individually and allowed to progress at their own pace.”

With her background in the medical field, Gracia says she knows that physical activity, applied effectively, can help improve brain function. She notes, “My daughter certainly has demonstrated remarkable improvement in brain function from her martial arts experience with Will and Adi, but I think it is more than a simple effect of physical activity. I think it is the combination of physical activity appropriately selected for her, balanced with strong emotional encouragement and acceptance that has created a fertile environment for her to grow and blossom.”

 

Campuzano Martial Arts is located at 2626 Stonebrook Pkwy., Str. 600, in Frisco. For more information, call 214-269-9340 or visit CampuzanoMartialArts.com.

 

 

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In June, the 87th annual meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), held in Honolulu, presented the 2019 Mayor's Climate Protection Award to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on behalf of the city. It recognizes cities for their energy and climate protection efforts.

"Dallas has made tremendous strides over the past year in initiating climate planning and adopting a green energy policy that is both cost-conscious and innovative," says Johnson. "It is humbling to be recognized along with other cities like Los Angeles and New York, cities with large and diverse populations and geographical assets."

The 2019  Mayors Climate Summit delivers two key messages: there is no room for debate, the world is in the middle of a climate emergency. The Summit provides a forum for mayors across the U.S. to collaborate and share ideas, policies and practices to address climate change, as well as a unique opportunity for participants to form partnerships and explore ways to expand solutions and potential.

 

For more information, visit DallasClimateAction.com.

 

 

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Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack

DD:  Can you bring a Universal meaning to describe what is Qi?

JP:  Qi is the electric LIFE PRESENCE that beats the human heart and charges the air we breathe. Gong, like Gong Fu, is a REPEATED ACTION to activate higher energy.   Qigong generates a powerful magnetic field in the hands and this energy “dilates arteries” healing what it touches.

The effects of Qi are profound for increasing circulation and improving endocrine imbalances. 

Science will discover Qi is related to static electricity and can be harnessed with hand postures.

 

DD:  Qi Revolution is coming to Texas at Auston Convention Center August 24th-26th.
What is your higher vision for sharing this kind of healing with hundreds of people?

JP:  I believe when more human beings develop “Qi Awareness” human evolution will go higher.

We hold our Texas Event once a year and transform a convention center into sacred space.

Our intention is to experience the authentic healing and stress-dissolving practices of Qigong in a strong group energy field.  Sound, light and Qi graphics are used to improve learning so everyone can feel what is going on without any previous experience.  It’s rare that 300+ people all simultaneously inhale at the same second, while holding the same healing prayer.  Many people that attend heal old injuries and nearly everyone is strengthened by the energy.  Our vision for this event is to uplift the group energy to the highest level to benefit all who attend.

http://www.QiRevolution.com

DD:  There are a number of healing routines within the Qi Revolution experience.
Do you need to be fit to participate?  Can one receive healing attributes if they are out of shape, ill or have other physical impairments?

JP:  People with injuries often experience pain relief doing Qigong in the first morning practices.

We are okay with people practicing where their body is at and provide modified postures for those who need special assistance.  People of all ages can benefit from Qigong’s challenge.

 


DD:  I’ve seen a shift over the past few years where your focus has really zeroed in on food healing, especially in regards to food science. Why do you feel this is so important in today’s world and how does it relate to one’s personal Qi?


JP:  Food is key to excellent health, especially natural foods made before the inventions of man.

Kiwi for example, helps to “Reverse Asthma” in hundreds of students I’ve counseled.  Moreover, prestigious medical journal THORAX indicates children who eat Kiwi 3-5 times a week vs. those who didn’t eat any, have a much lower incidence of asthma.  My theories have science to back it.

Proof is really in whether or not God’s kiwi really helps people breathe.  Evidence shows kiwi should be suggested by allergists and breathing therapists to help children with this disease.  *Kiwi’s Effect on Breathing. Thorax J. Respiratory Medicine 2004

Food effects our Qi by becoming our blood and the cells which carry oxygen to our brain.

I teach that eating RED FOODS (high in carotenoids) are the best way to stop the oxidative processes responsible for heart disease and brain degeneration.   We make smoothies and serve sweet red pepper paste to all attendees at Qi Revolution so they can taste for themselves how delicious natural foods can be prepared. 

 

DD:  You perform a Global Healing Circle that is legendary. How does it connect participants using the 9-Breath Method with an expanded process?

JP:  The living electricity felt in the hands of the healing circle is unlike anything else we teach.  After everyone is proficient in using the 9-breath method, our signature breathing technique, we hold hands while doing it many times.  The feeling is like an electric current going through everyone’s legs, arms and hands.  It feels so very good!  Delicious I might say.  We focus our mind to God and ask for healing of people we love and send light to noble groups and nations worldwide.

 

For more information: QiRevolution.com    800-298-8970 

 

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Paul Quinn College, in Dallas, is undertaking a strategic energy initiative in partnership with GridMarket, EarthX, Environ Partners and Go Big Solar. The optimized energy procurement plan and 711 kW of distributed solar will result in substantial economic and environmental value.

As the first phase, revised energy procurement and a 30-year solar power purchase agreement will enable the college to achieve energy and sustainability targets while driving increased revenue. Six campus host buildings will each receive a full roof replacement prior to the solar installations. Infrastructure upgrades and solar installations come at no upfront cost to the college.

“Since my arrival 12 years ago, helping Paul Quinn College and the Highland Hills community embrace sustainability has been one of the focal points of my presidency,” states president Michael Sorrell. “Bringing that commitment to life beyond our organic farm has represented the same challenges for the college that are faced by under-resourced communities all over the world. That is, making sustainability affordable and accessible. Today, we take the first step in addressing that problem.”

David M. Cox, Go Big Solar CEO and founder, says, “Renewable energy initiatives allow private, nonprofit colleges like Paul Quinn to become energy independent.”

GridMarket CEO Nick Davis says, “This project is a testament to the power of meaningful partnerships when executing energy and infrastructure projects. When the visions of forward-thinking energy consumers like Paul Quinn and are catalyzed through collaboration and innovative tools, we are empowered to achieve a low-carbon future. All stakeholders came together to identify and execute a solution that represents the best interests of the college.”

 

For more information, visit pqc.edu.

 

 

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Frisco Fresh Market, located in the heart of Frisco, is hosting a Healthy Living Fair in conjunction with its Healthy Bites Market days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 17 and 18, co-sponsored by Natural Awakenings Dallas magazine.

During the Healthy Bites and Healthy Living Fair, Frisco Fresh Market will host more than 50 additional vendors and exhibitors focused on healthy living and nutrition. The Healthy Living Fair will showcase a variety of health professionals from medical professionals and healthcare facilities to  body workers, acupuncturists and wellness practitioners.

The market draws more than 3,000 patrons to its unique booths, restaurants and shops featuring delicious vegan mac-and-cheese, authentic NOLA gumbo, organic produce and fresh juices.

Admission is free. Location: 9215 John W. Elliott Dr., Frisco. For more information, call 425-577-9320 or email annalisemcombs@gmail.com.

 

 

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Texas Agrilife is a resource that honors the historic Texas way of life and love for and dependence on the land. With a vast network of 250 county Extension offices and 900 professional educators, the expertise provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to every resident in every Texas county. There are 13 Texas Agrilife Extension centers around the state, and they serve their regions and communities by providing scientific and informational resources available from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Program resources, teaching and extension services provide support for a diverse assortment of topics, including Crops and Soil, Disasters and Safety, Farming and Ranching for Profit, Fisheries and Pond Management, Health and Nutrition, Insects, Nature and Environment, Plants and Trees, Water, Wildlife, 4H clubs, and co-sponsorship of Texas Master Naturalists.

Two of their premier programs, Dinner Tonight and Path to the Plate, deal in-depth with farm to table and healthy and nutritious foods, providing easy-to-understand and access to nutrition information, recipes and help to know where our food comes from.

They also offer offer a large array of online and hands-on courses that are constantly being expanded to meet the needs of 21st-century learners and to provide solutions to Texas’ farming and ranching communities, as well as those interested in joining a variety of natural and food resources communities.

For more information, visit AgrilifeExtension.tamu.edu.

 

 

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