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• Cedar Mill Farmers Market opens May 9
• Pet Barn in the raw
• A Child’s Way—New Play Structure and Registration!
• Village Gallery News
• Karma Yoga at Santosha
• StarCycle Cedar Mill now open
• Local cookbook author’s new food column
• Much more than a move…
• Dinihanian Farms CSA promises great produce all season
• Nutrition and Wellness Classes & Tours at New Seasons Market

Cedar Mill Farmers Market opens May 9

8 am-1 pm, Saturdays from May 9-October, Safeway Parking Lot at Cornell & Murray, 13565 NW Cornell

We are happy to announce the Cedar Mill Farmers Market is set to open on Mother’s Day weekend. We will see the return of many of our favorite produce, pastry, honey, flower, fish, and craft vendors, plus many more, of course. The kids’ area will be back, and so will the live music performances.

It looks like we will have a great 2015 at the farmers market, so prep your fridge and dust off the recipe book, because you’re going to want to do some cooking!

Pet Barn in the raw

You are what you eat... and the same goes for our pets! Stop in at Pet Barn (located next to Bale’s Marketplace) during May to receive a free Primal Pet Foods frozen trial size bag, or 50% off a 5.5 oz bag of freeze-dried!

Primal Pet Foods (primalpetfoods.com/) makes daily fresh food additions convenient for pet owners by offering their Pronto raw formulas that thaw within minutes for a quick addition to any meal, and freeze-dried formulas that can be instantly sprinkled on top of food.

Just like us, our pets thrive when they are given fresh, unprocessed foods. Unfortunately, for convenience reasons, most of our pets consume dry and canned food. These traditional pet foods are cooked to such an extent that the food manufacturers have to add vitamins and minerals back in at the end of processing to make them complete and balanced! The added nutrients can be difficult for most pets to fully digest and absorb, so most pet owners will see a “deficiency” as flaky, dry fur, larger stools, and diminished activity levels.

Primal Pet Foods is a San Francisco based raw food supplier. Their foods are produced and packaged here in Portland. They source the majority of their free-range, cage-free, and sustainably raised organic meats from the Northwestern United States, and all of their produce is U.S. sourced, non-GMO, and organic! Plus, each batch goes through High-Pressure Processing to remove pathogens, and test and hold protocols to ensure safety.

If we feed fresh, raw foods to our pets every day (even if it’s just small, daily additions), we provide beneficial nutrients that they can absorb and utilize instantly!

A Child’s Way—New Play Structure and Registration!

A Child’s Way Kindergarten-Preschool held its first-ever Fun Run April 8 and 9 to raise money for a new play structure. Children gathered on the playground and ran laps while families and friends cheered them on. The new play structure will be installed in August, just in time for the upcoming school year. The large playground is a community gathering place where children and their families meet and play. It is open to the public weekdays after 4 pm and on weekends.

Preschoolers run to raise funds for their play structure

A Child’s Way Kindergarten-Preschool has been a part of the Cedar Mill Community for over 22 years. It leases space from Christ United Methodist Church. A Child’s Way is currently registering children for Fall 2015 classes and has openings for 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, and Kindergarten.

The developmentally-based curriculum utilizes a multi-sensory, hands-on approach to learning. It is planned around the whole child, which includes Social-Emotional, Cognitive (Language, Math, & Science), Small Motor/Large Motor and Creative development. The daily schedule includes choice time, circle time, small/large group activities, snack, story, and outdoor time. Each class has two teachers. Call the ACW office at 503-644-8407 to set up a tour, or visit their website at achildsway.com.

Village Gallery News

Sixth Annual Art Challenge

May 5–May 29: Artist Reception: Saturday, May 9, 2–4 pm

You are invited to come and see what artists have created for the Village Gallery of Arts’ Sixth Annual Art

Challenge! One hundred artists—members and non-members of the gallery—took part in this much-anticipated annual event. Each participating artist completed four 6”x 6” canvases in a related theme during March and April 2015. Mediums include acrylic, collage, watercolor, glass mosaic, and many others.

All works are for sale and range in price from $20-$60. This annual show brings in over 1,000 patrons throughout the month of May. Many are art collectors who are drawn to the unique offerings, affordable prices, and small size of the works. Last year 169 pieces sold.

25% of all Art Challenge sales are used for gallery improvements (upgrades of our display fixtures, new classroom tables and chairs, and new signage). Our non-profit gallery was founded in 1964 and runs on 100% volunteer power

Karma Yoga at Santosha

Santosha Yoga has been offering donation yoga classes since the doors opened in 2010. The co-owners, Dina Lang and Katy Nadal, believe firmly in making yoga accessible for all financial levels and also in supporting causes that are doing good works in the community. In the month of April, Santosha Yoga was at it again, participating in a Portland- and Oregon-wide Yogathon for non-profit Living Yoga. The purpose, to raise funds and awareness for Living Yoga’s work—bringing resiliency through yoga in life-changing outreach programs for adults, teens, and children.

Dina Lang was asked to be one of the twelve Ambassadors of Living Yoga’s Yogathon because of her commitment and efforts in what we call “Karma Yoga.” Karma Yoga is the act of taking the selflessness and connectedness you feel on your yoga mat and bringing it out into the world through volunteering, good deeds, donations, support, etc. Basically, Karma Yoga is doing good. Dina is committed to bringing a voice and hope to people dealing with serious struggles and truly feels that yoga can help bring them peace on their journey.

In the month of April, Santosha Yoga hosted a raffle, with prizes like private yoga sessions, and a pair of tickets to a Hillsboro Hops baseball game, to raise more funds. Dina also donated one her regular classes and matched all donations brought in. Plus, Team Santosha earned enough online donations to meet their goal and raised close to $1,000, separate from the raffle and community class.

When asked why she does it, Dina explained, “Karma Yoga, selfless service, is what yoga is really about and where the best version of ourselves really shines.”

The Yogathon closed on Saturday, May 2, but Santosha Yoga will continue to offer weekly scheduled donation classes that will benefit Living Yoga.

Santosha Yoga is a sponsor for the even-closer-to-home, Cause + Event Portland Run where teams raise funds and awareness for the non-profit of their choice. Hopefully Team Santosha will be able to raise their goal again this fall. For Santosha Yoga’s weekly schedule: SantoshaForEveryBody.com/schedule. For more on Living Yoga and the Yogathon: yogathon.living-yoga.org/yoga/

StarCycle Cedar Mill now open

StarCycle, a unique indoor cycling experience utilizing music and choreography, is pleased to announce its second studio location opened on April 6 at Timberland Town Center in Cedar Mill. StarCycle offers 45-minute classes of full-body energetic, inspirational and balanced cardio rides. The studio is known for its infectious energy of riding to the beat of the music by candlelight – tapping into a full-body workout that’s unlike anything else.

 “We are overwhelmed by the success we’ve had in just two short years bringing a truly unique fitness experience to the Portland community,” said Erin Moone, co-founder of StarCycle and seasoned fitness pro since 1995. StarCycle instructors and staffers are available to all guests to help with bike set up and proper technique, and specialized clip-in shoes are available at both studios for rent (or purchase).

The new studio is located at 11835 NW Cedar Falls Drive, Suite 125 in the new Timberland Town Center, developed by Gramor. StarCycle Cedar Mill operates 2,237-square feet of space, which includes the beautiful new cycling studio, changing rooms, retail space and a play area for StarCycle’s unique craft-based approach to childcare.

Packages start at $36 and include a new client introductory special of $99 for one month of unlimited rides. Childcare is available at $5 per class or a package of 10 for $45. Guests can reserve their free Rockstar ride at StarCycle Cedar Mill or sign up for any class or package at either location at starcycleride.com.

Local cookbook author’s new food column

Linda Sawaya, a local artist and author of Alice’s Kitchen, a Lebanese cookbook, has begun writing a food and gardening column for GoLocalPDX, an online local news website. Recent columns included a feature on spearmint, and another about growing and using arugula. Check it out at GoLocalPDX.com. Her cookbook is available at the library.

Much more than a move…

The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) is celebrating “Move Manager Week” from May 10-16. Beth Giles, of NW Organizing Solutions, a NASMM member, knows that the process of rightsizing and relocating to a new home can be overwhelming. Beth is a highly qualified Senior Move Manager who specializes in helping older adults and their families through the daunting process of transitioning to a new residence.

Move Managers like Beth provide a multi-faceted approach to the move process, from space planning in the beginning, to post-move support and advocacy. She’ll minimize the chaos and stress associated with moving by addressing all aspects of the process. As a Move Manager, Beth will be responsible for creating and executing a seamless action plan, customized to the client's wishes. With the gentle and expert guidance of an experienced Move Manager, older adults and families make key decisions without the emotional and physical distress that can follow.

Beth understands that your move is so much more than just a move. To talk with her about your upcoming move and how she can best help you, contact her at 503-709-0791 or beth@nworganizingsolutions.com

Dinihanian Farms CSA promises great produce all season

From Arugula to Zucchini and everything in between, we plan on making this one of our best years ever for CSA (Community-supported Agriculture). This year we have an outstanding variety of veggies coming to our CSA members. Snap peas, green beans, beets, carrots, spinach, broccoli and kale are already planted and coming up in the field. The greenhouses are filled with tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, eggplant and more. We hear from the local berry growers that this year may again bring strawberries in a week or two earlier than normal and we can't wait!

The 2015 CSA Season is just around the corner! The tentative date for first pick up is June 5th, which will be here before you know it, so sign up soon and don't miss out on this year's season. It is going to be a good one!

You can sign up online, print and mail in an application with your check, or come by the farm to sign up in person. The Farm Store is open with an assortment of spring greens and other local goodies on Thursday-Friday, 10-3.

Visit our website yourcsa.com and follow the links to CSA information, sign up forms, etc.

Nutrition and Wellness Classes & Tours at New Seasons Market

This coming month, it’s all about gluten-free goodness in honor of Celiac Awareness Month. On gluten-free Tuesdays, you’ll find gluten-free snacks at our Solutions Counter. Here are some events in our area.

Tuesday, May 12, 4-7 pm, Orenco Station New Seasons store, 1453 NE 61st Ave, Hillsboro

Gluten-Free Food Fair—sample all different types of gluten-free tasty bites, and meet some of the local vendors who make them. Drop by to find some unexpected new favorites even if you aren’t eating gluten-free!

Wednesday, May 27, 7-8:30 pm, Cedar Hills Crossing Mall’s meeting space

Gluten-Free for Thyroid Health class. Learn how switching to a gluten-free diet can alleviate symptoms associated with thyroid disorders, and which foods support thyroid health.

May 7, 7 pm, Cedar Hills New Seasons store, 3495 SW Cedar Hills Bl.

“Fat vs. Sugar,” taught by Dr. Jeff Clark, N.D. He’ll discuss the “good” and “bad” calories, and what’s different about the various types of fats. He’ll also address questions about fat, sugar and carbohydrate addiction and the importance of maintaining or returning to normal body weight for happiness, financial security, and a healthy long life.

Take a minute to explore their Spring Wellness Schedule and register for a class or tour today. All classes and tours are free. Register now. Here’s how: Email class@newseasonsmarket.com, or call their Wellness Class Hotline: 503.280.5177. Please include your name and phone number, as well as the class title, date of class and store location. Please register at least 24 hours in advance!

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