Art Exposition & Open House Event Honoring the World Renowned Icon of Holistic Medicine

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Arizona Community Tree Council Encourages Arizonans to

Add Even More Trees to the 2012 Count

PHOENIX, Arizona (December 8, 2011) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . for tree decorating and trees for the planting and more trees for counting . . . Well, that’s not exactly how the song goes, but that’s how we feel at the Arizona Community Tree Council, where we’re in the midst of one of our busiest seasons where we make a list and check it twice on the number of trees that have been planted in Arizona this year and encourage homeowners and businesses to plant Christmas trees.

The Arizona Community Tree Council is very proud to report that 7,316 trees have been planted in Arizona this year, which is a huge 665 percent increase over the 2010 count of 1,100.

“We couldn’t be happier to be greener and cooler with 7,316 more trees. The benefits of adding trees in communities throughout Arizona are huge, making Arizona greener, cooler and cleaner. Adding trees also builds communities and encourages homeowners to put down roots,” said Harold Hummer, president of the Arizona Community Tree Council (ACTC).

More trees add to Arizona’s canopy, making Arizonans and their houses cooler. It reduces pollutants in the air, making Arizona cleaner. A cooler and cleaner community results in lower air conditioning bills for residents and businesses throughout Arizona. If homeowners and businesses plant trees on the west, south and/or east side of their homes, they would save 20 percent on their

Green is the New Fresh Fall Color

Salad a Day program aims to improve health and wellness

(PHOENIX, Ariz., November 15, 2011) – Had enough of summer? Fall springs eternal as most of us look forward to experiencing the fresh outdoors and opening windows that have long been shuttered to protect us from the blistering heat that seems to last for an eternal summer season.

Duncan Family Farms is right with you and wants to share your enthusiasm about the arrival of a crisper, cooler season by sharing with you their fall bounty of fresh greens. Beyond the asphalt network of roads, office buildings, convenient stores and fast food outlets is the Duncan Family Farm in Goodyear that is harvesting fresh crops of cool, crisp greens from their rich fertile soil.

Duncan Family Farms is making it easy for you to get their fresh leafy greens and fantastic vegetables this season through their new program: “Salad-A-Day ~ the Duncan-Way.”

Responding to requests from the public, Duncan is bringing the farm to your fork by offering this health and wellness

Living Christmas Trees

From the Arizona Community Tree Council

Living trees are a perfect choice for those who want to plant a tree after the holidays. Living trees absorb carbon dioxide, supply oxygen, reduce soil erosion, increase property values, reduce energy use and beautify our surroundings.

Look for varieties that will grow in your area. For the low deserts choose Aleppo Pine, Eldarica (Afghan) Pine, Canary Island or Italian Stone Pine. For higher elevations look for Austrian Pine, Pinon Pine, Douglas Fir or Arizona Cypress. Make sure that the tree you choose will fit into your landscape. Most trees used as Christmas trees will eventually reach heights of 40 feet.

Living Christmas trees can be purchased at many nurseries and garden centers and at some retail lots and choose-and-cut farms. Purchase your tree early for the best selection. Look for trees with healthy, well-colored needles. Avoid those that show brown tips, are yellowing or shedding. Container-grown trees should not be root-bound. After purchase, be especially careful to avoid injury to the tree’s root system. Do not carry the tree by its trunk or drop it. Living trees can be stored in your yard

PHOENIX, Arizona (September 20, 2011) – Daniel Stevens climbed to the No. 2 spot in at the 2011 ISA International Tree Climbing Championships that were held in Sydney, Australia July 23 – 24. Stevens placed second in the world in the belayed speed climb with a time of 25:90 seconds and finished as the sixth-best climber overall in the World at the international championships, which drew 62 of the world's best climbers from 19 countries. All 62 competitors advanced from regional competitions in their own countries to qualify for the international climbs.

Stevens placed second in belayed speed climb, placing behind Mark Chisolm, from New Jersey, with a time of 24:82. Chisolm won the ITCC 2010 championships. Placing sixth overall in the world, Stevens' competitors who placed first through fifth included No. 1 Scott Forrest of New Zealand, No. 2 Jared Abrojena form the U.S., No. 3 Joe Harris from Australia, No. 4 Johan Gustavsson from Sweden, No. 5 Jonathon Turnball from the UK.

Join Duncan Family Farms in the Third Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at The Hammers Complex on 99th Avenue and McDowell at 5:00 p.m. The three-mile Walk is a unique fund raising effort organized nationally and locally by Councils and Conferences of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. It allows community members from all walks of life across the country to participate in a simultaneous, nationwide event to raise national awareness of the challenges faced by the nation’s poor and to raise significant funds for use in direct service to the poor. Funds raised locally will be used locally.

Duncan Family Farm's goal is to raise $10,000 as participants in the Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk. Arnott and Kathleen Duncan have a strong commitment to food access and participation in this national effort is one more way to support their goals.

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Art Exposition & Open House Event Honoring the World Renowned Icon of Holistic Medicine

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Contact Information:
Annie Loyd, CPR-Community Public Relations
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or Sheila Martin-Castillo, Gallery 2345
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Art Exposition & Open House Event Honoring the World Renowned Icon of Holistic Medicine

June 27, 2010 – Phoenix, AZ —If anyone has aged gracefully with purpose and continues to impart to the world life-giving healing medicine, it’s Dr. Gladys T. McGarey, known to most as the revered "mother of holistic medicine."

Gallery 2345 (http://gallery2345) in collaboration with Amelia magazine (http://ameliamagazine.com) opens its doors and invites the community to experience an evening of exceptional art and music dedicated to the persevering spirit of a global icon who resides in the Valley – Dr. Gladys T. McGarey.

Join us as we share Gladys' compelling story of her young life growing up in northern India as the daughter of two medical missionary parents who worked in the

Amelia magazine Gladys McGarey Himalayan Mountains treating all Indians regardless of their Hindu caste. Gladys' parents were her inspiration and first teachers who planted the first seeds within Gladys to practice medicine as a vocation and avocation. Gladys overcame great obstacles to become one of our nation's foremost female doctors. Gladys continued to blaze new trails as a doctor, mother and wife building a practice, raising a family and studying alternative medicine to become one of the founders of the Holistic Medical Association.

At 84, Gladys traveled to Afghanistan to work with her physician brother and his organization, Future Generations, providing important information for women, in particular pregnant women.

Now, at 89, Gladys has led a year-long effort collaborating with the nation's top holistic practitioners to develop a white paper at the request of President Obama to provide solutions for our country's health care conundrum.

Gallery 2345 and Amelia magazine have organized the evening’s program to include a "storytelling" by Dr. McGarey, the vocal talents of Renee Morgan Brooks and music by renowned tabla player Daniel Hirtz and other local musicians.

The collaboration of Gallery 2345 and Mouth To Mouth Media, the publisher of Amelia magazine, celebrates the community of artists, sculptors, authors, angels, musicians, architects and evolutionary visionaries who are committed to “doing well while doing good.” Sheila, co-founder of Gallery 2345, stated, "We feel as though we have been given an exceptional gift and now it is up to us to make the most of it. Personally, I was so inspired by the story of Gladys that we are honored and so pleased to lead the launch of Amelia magazine and support the incredible work of Dr. McGarey."

Annie Loyd, managing partner of Mouth To Mouth Media and publisher of Amelia magazine commented, "We are celebrating the leadership of exceptionally creative individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work together. This is a very exciting time!"

Event fee is $10.00 per person. Autograph signing and purchase of Dr. McGarey's books will be available. World renowned artist Randall Hedden will unveil a surprise work of art that will be auctioned that evening. The proceeds will benefit the ongoing work of The Gladys T. McGarey Foundation (http://www.mcgareyfoundation.org). Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be provided at this special program including opportunities to “Meet the Artists.”
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WHO: Gallery 2345 & Amelia magazine

WHAT: Art Exposition & Open House Event Honoring the World Renowned Icon of Holistic Medicine – meet Dr. Galdys McGarey and the artists in person.
Autograph signing and purchase of Dr. McGarey's books will be available.
World renowned artists Randall Hedden will unveil a surprise work of art that will be auctioned off, the proceeds will benefit the ongoing work of GTM Foundation.
The evening's program will include a "storytelling" by Dr. McGarey, the vocal talents of Renee Morgan Brooks, and music by renowned tabla player Daniel Hirtz and other local musicians.

WHERE: Gallery 2345, 2345 East University Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85034, Phone: 602.300.2682

WHEN: Thursday, July1, 2010 from 5:-8:30 p.m.

RSVP: Phone 602.300.2682 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

COST: Entry fee is $10.00, Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be provided

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More about Gallery 2345 - http://gallery2345.com
Gallery 2345 was recently opened by building owners, longtime valley residents, and successful entrepreneurs Eduardo and Sheila Castillo. As with many valley business owners, Sheila and Ed Castillo were faced with an unoccupied building, a continuing mortgage, no new tenants in sight and months of unproductive searching for alternatives. The couple reached out to their network of friends and business associates and during the process a seed of new possibilities was planted. With assistance from their creative genius, friend, and longtime Arizona artist - Kathryn Henneman, and the support of a local financial institution - Gallery 2345 was born. Collectively a decision was made to re-purpose the vacated space providing value to the arts, businesses and the community. May 14th Gallery 2345 opened with their inaugural illustration presenting "Phoenix Rising - Collaborations in Innovation."
The exhibits at Gallery 2345 feature the works of Arizona Artisans ranging from pillars of sculpted hand carved wood…pottery…spectacular images from photography from around the world…not to mention magnificent hand blown glass vessels and chandeliers, oils on canvas, hand crafted jewelry, ethnic treasures from Latin America and much more.

More about Mouth To Mouth Media - http://mouthtomouthmedia.com
Mouth to Mouth Media™ promotes community, consciousness, and highlights the untold stories and the unsung accomplishments of local heroes and sheroes, community leaders, teachers, authors, artists, musicians, and visionaries. Mouth To Mouth Media documents the journeys and adventures of these extraordinary individuals through community events, and online and print publications: One Planet, Achieve and Amelia. Mouth to Mouth partners include Terry Duffy, Geoffrey Foster, Annie Loyd, Jodi Powers, Lisa Roberts and Tarja Stoeckl.