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Miami-Dade County Redland Evening Herb Society Sponsorship Opportunities Still Availabe Kristin Jayd Jimenez Program Coordinator KristinJayd@me.com 305-342-5844	Great GREEN Family Festival at Fruit and Spice Park November 15 and 16, 2008 Learn about simple, green-living practices, products and services Local, sustainable and environmentally responsible vendors and exhibitors Local & Organic Farmer’s Market Culinary Plants & Natural Foods Natural Baby and Family Products Alternative Vehicles & Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Health and Beauty Care Medicinal Herbs, Oils, & Teas Environmental Education & Art Exhibits Fair Trade and Conscious Consumerism Entertainment and Children’s Activities $6 per person, children under 12 free Tickets availabe at the gate or REHSonline.com 305-274-5727 FREE Special Edition of EcoCafeNews at the gate of the Great Green Family Festival To place an ad in this special issue please contact Marycela Diaz, Marketing & Sales 305-244-7438 • ecocafenews@aol.com
	La Leche League Moms, Dads and expecting parents get together to offer breastfeeding support and knowledge. La Liga Internacional de la Leche: Madres, Padres y parejas esperando un bebe se reunen para ofrecer informacion para amamantar a los bebes. lllkendallhomestead@gmail.com South Miami: meetings are the 2nd Monday of every month. Reunión el segundo lunes de todo los meses JCC 11155 SW 112th Avenue, 305-271-9000 10:30am–12:00pm Homestead: Meetings 3rd wednesday of every month Reunión: el tercer miercoles de todo los meses 7:30 pm – Spellbound Books and Gifts, 107 North Krome Avenue, Downtown Homestead. South Central Miami: Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month. Reunión: el tercer martes de todo los meses. Join our email list to receive a monthly meeting notice, Contact Tamara or Judie, lllsouthcentralmiami@yahoo.com
	Prevent Global Warming with Certified Paper and Green Ink Seminar Learn which papers and inks to demand for your printed products to stop the climate crisis. Help preserve our forests and wildlife by discontinuing the use of petroleum based inks and products. Seminario para Evitar el Calentamiento del Planeta Usado Papeles Certificados y Tinta "Verde" Aprenda quales papeles y tintas deben demandar para sus productos impresos para protejer el clima. Ayuda preservar los bosques y fauna suspendiendo el uso de productos y tintas hechas de petrolio. For our next seminar/luncheon contact: Nancy Rodriguez 305-691-3778, nancy@acgraphics.com AC Graphics – 1056 East 24th St, Hialeah, FL 33013 www.acgraphics.com AC Graphics sponsors Certified Green Partners
	Redland Evening Herb Society Learn what herbs can do for you. Topics include the many uses of herbs for cooking, aromatheraphy medicinal and crafts. Taste table & raffle First Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm Redland Sociedad de Hierbas Aprenda el uso de hierbas medicinals, para la cocina, aromaterapia y artesanía. Mesa para probar & rifa Reunión: el primer miercoles de todos los meses. Fruit & Spice Park auditorium, 24810 SW 187 Ave, Homestead www.rehsonline.com
Students will be mentored by Linda Wilson. www.birthroot.com	2008 Birthing From Within Childbirth Preparation Classes 6 Birthing From Within childbirth preparation classes based on the book, Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England CNM, MA & Rob Horowitz, Ph.D. Topics from the book will be covered in six practical, inspiring, experiential classes integrating mind, body & heart: Birth as a rite of passage How to “lose it “ in labor Pitfalls of labor coaching & birth plan Benefit from the latest research Pain-coping techniques that work Making labor easier & shorter How to ask questions & make decisions How to push baby out & avoid tearing or episiotomy Value of a doula Welcoming your baby The art of breastfeeding For more information on Birthing From Within please visit our website: www.birthingfromwithin.com Please click on this link to get more class info, class schedule and to RSVP: http://www.freewebs.com/birthroute/ To insure quality, class size is limited.
A Womb's View 15659 N Kendall Drive next to Babies R Us Miami , FL 33196 305-428-2880 www.awombsview.com Breastfeeding Help Line (305) 428-2882 All calls are free Neat Stuff for Hot Mamas Cool Papas & Kids Who Rotally Rock www.KristinJayd.com www.KristinJayd.esty.com www.RopaVieja.esty.com	A Womb's View offers support for women during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. We offer: In home and office Breastfeeding Consultations, Breastfeeding Doula service, Breastpump rental, Baby weigh scale rental, Elective 3D/4D Ultrasound, Diagnostic ultrasound through HOAP Progam (Healthy Outcomes for All Pregnancies) for uninsured pregnant women Please call to register for classes and support groups: 305-428-2880 Surviving Motherhood - *Free/Gratis* 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11am 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm Breastfeeding Support Group - *Free/Gratis* 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:30am Pregnancy Tea - *Free/Gratis* Pregnant women discuss the joys, concerns and excitement of pregnacy. 2nd Saturday of every month at 10:30am Mujeres embarasadas hablen de la felicidad, las preocupaciones y la emoción del embaraso. El segundo sabado de todos los meses, 4:30pm Grupo de Apoyo a la Lactancia Materna cuarto viernes del mes 11am - *Gratis* Prenatal Yoga Thursday nights at 6:30pm Saturdays at 1:30pm $15 per class/$12 for 4 classes Be sure to bring a mat or a towel to practice on...and some blankets and toys for babies Breastfeeding Classes $60 Bradley Method Childbirth Classes 7 weeks $399 Personal Fitness Training every Saturday by appointment $60 Appointments 305-428-2880 Curious About Cloth? Diapering Workshops at A Womb's View Thinking about cloth diapers but overwhelmed by the number of options out there? Come explore the options, try out techniques, and sample a few of the ZILLIONS of wonderful products available these days, many of them created by work-at-home-moms. There is so much more than just pins and plastic pants! If you ever even thought you MIGHT want to try cloth diapers, come to my workshop in Miami! I'll have tons of cool stuff to share from companies like Baby's Abode, Bum Genius, Snappi, BioKleen, g diaper, and the super-fab mamas of the Etsy Cloth Diaper Team featuring products from my own Booty Boutique and more! BETTER FOR YOUR BABY, BETTER FOR YOUR BUDGET, AND EASIER THAN YOU THINK! For more information call Kristin at 305-342-5844 or A Womb's View at 305-428-2882.
	The Holistic Moms network A non-profit support and discussion network for all parents. Monthly meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of each month La cadena de madres holística se reunen el tercer sabado de todo los meses Whole Foods by Sunset Place in South Miami 10am–12:00pm Non-members welcome. HolisticMomsOfMiami.com
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149 www.rsmas.miami.edu	Each year, the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science offers several opportunities for alumni and friends of RSMAS to experience the natural world through the eyes of a renowned Rosenstiel scientist. Registration is now open! Upcoming adventures include: University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149 Treasures of the Abyss: The Lost Ships of Bermuda August 13 - 17, 2008 Journey to the Unseen Caribbean February 24 - March 8, 2009 Galapagos Adventure May 29 - June 8, 2009 For more events check: www.rsmas.miami.edu/info/events.html Events are free and open to the public; however seating is limited.
	ONE WATER A Global Film About Our Changing Relationship to Water One Water is a celebration of our planet's relationship to water, produced by the University of Miami. Filmed in 14 countries, One Water is an immersive experience that shows the state of the world’s fresh water and its affect on people, which is becoming situations that human beings are faced with in regards to water. This film should motivate individual responsibility and perhaps action,” said Sanjeev Chatterjee, Vice Dean of the School of Communication, writer, producer and director of the film. For more information on One Water, visit www.onewaterthemovie.com
	Parent Workshop • Seminario para Padres The Joys of Parenting Made Easier Using Conscious Discipline® Strategies! Every third Wednesday of the month at Hip Mama Couture, 4728 SW 72 Ave, Miami. Presented by Auntie "M" to the Resque! Interactive Coaching for Parents & Professionals. Different topics each month. Only $15.00 p.p.; $20.00 a couple. Limited Space. Please call or email Mindy to reserve your seat! 305-498-6148; auntiemrescue@bellsouth.net
	Upper Eastside Green Market Opens Seasonal local produce: citrus, avocados, peppers, heirloom tomatoes, organic herbs and greens; locally made honeys and jams, fresh-baked Italian breads, homemade mozzarella and ricotta, cookies, and flowers. Plus chef demos and brief horticulture workshops by master gardeners. El Mercado Verde vende productos agrícolas locales: tomates, verduras organicas, miel y mermeladas, pan fresco, quesos mozzarella and ricotta hecho en casa, galleticas y flores. Tambien demostraciones de cocina y jadineria. Los proximos 10 sabados de 9am-3pm Legion Park, NE 66 Street and Biscayne Boulevard 305-775-2166. Open Saturdays from 9 am–3 pm for the next ten weeks.
	Women's Zone A gathering to explore how our reproductive systems are affected by our environment, the food we eat, our emotions and other life factors. This gathering is geared towards all women, especially those coping with endometriosis, menopause, PMS and any reproductive issues. The Women's Zone is offered on a sliding scale from $20 to $5 per meeting and gathers every Monday from 6 to 7:30 PM. South Florida Women's Health Center 419 N Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020 954-921-4161