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November 1, 2008
- Gluten Free Community Awareness Event
11/1/2008 12:00 AM
St Lukes Health Education Center Bellingham WA
The Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group is pleased to be able to offer to the general public
FREE of charge this annual event which features speaker/cooking demonstrations,
gluten free products/manufacturers samples, local restaurants GF samples,
gluten free book sale, silent auction, donors' drawing, a panel discussion,
children's GF meeting area (R.O.C.K. - Raising Our Celiac Kids),
a "Ask the Nutritionist" and "Ask the Naturopathic Physician" reference tables
and many other exciting and educational opportunities regarding
a gluten free lifestyle.
SATURDAY, November 1, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM - St. Lukes HEC
11 AM - Speaker - Shauna Ahern and "Chef" - Cooking Demonstration
Shauna is The Gluten Free Girl , awarded "Best New Blog of 2006" as well as Amazon Books
2007 Best New Cookbook for 2007. Her entertaining style will surely entertain as well as
educate while she and Chef demonstrate a gluten free cooking technique.
Shauna's book info and blog is li
Contact: 360-734-1659
- Winter O #1/WIOL #1
11/1/2008 12:00 AM
Lincoln Park/Seattle
Orienteering is a sport that exercises your mind as well as your body. Participants are young and old who go out in groups or individually.
Using a map and compass, walking or running, you can complete an orienteering course based on your experience level. A baseplate compass is recommended, but not required.
Instruction will be available for new comers.
When you arrive at the park follow the orange and white signs to the Registration area.
Registration and Start times are between 10 am and 12 Noon. Fees are $5-$10.
See the website for driving directions.
Contact: asjs68@earthlink.net, 425-778-7202
November 6, 2008
- Free Lecture: When Mommy or Daddy Gets Cancer
11/6/2008 12:00 AM
Gilda's Club Seattle, Capitol Hill
Learn about how children are impacted by a parent's cancer diagnosis, how parents can support their children through this experience, communication recommendations, and when to draw in support. Free, please RSVP to attend
Contact: (206)709-1400
November 8, 2008
- Food Sensitivities Potluck
11/8/2008 12:00 AM
Coop Connections Building, Bellingham
Food Sensitivities Pot Luck - Tom Malterre, CN facilitator - www.wholelifenutrition.net
2nd Saturday of each month from 5-7 PM at the Co-op Connections Building
Contact: Tom Malterre at www.wholelifenutrition.net
November 11, 2008
- Gluten-Free Cookies with Dr. Jean Layton
11/11/2008 12:00 AM
Community Food Co-op Bellingham WA
Fond memories of cookie baking with your mom? Miss the cookies of your childhood now that you follow a gluten-free diet? Yearn no more, join Dr. Jean Layton, naturopathic physician and chef, for this journey down memory lane.We will prepare two "master" recipes that can be embellished in many ways.One will be a classic rolled cookie dough, perfect for those decorated cut outs. We will also make royal icing to use.The other dough can be the basis of chocolate cookies or brownies. We get to vary the liquids to create many cookies.Used together these doughs can become black and white cookies, swirl cookies or candy canes. In addition to being gluten-free, all recipes can be dairy-free as well.
Contact: drjeannd@yahoo.com 360-734-1659
November 12, 2008
- Free Lecture: Cancer and Your Environment – Our C
11/12/2008 12:00 AM
Gilda's Club Seattle, Capitol Hill
Learn how to make healthier and safer choices for yourself and your family. How can we create a healthy, non-toxic home? Join local community experts for this interactive workshop that will look at toxic chemicals in our environment. Free, Please RSVP to attend.
Contact: (206)709-1400
- In Pursuit of Happiness
11/12/2008 12:00 AM
Bastyr Campus Rm 1062, Kenmore
What Makes Humans Happy? Find out at “In Pursuit of Happiness” Event
Presented by Bastyr’s Counseling & Health Psychology Department
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
7:00 pm
Bastyr Campus, Room 1062
FREE and Open to the Public
What exactly is happiness? Is it simply a state of mind and is it possible to attain? Explore answers to these questions by attending an engaging lecture, “In Pursuit of Happiness.” Join us for a lively conversation, guided by Professor Tiffany Reiss, PhD, about what experts are saying happiness is, as it pertains to personal and cultural concepts. Dr. Reiss will also discuss recent research on the topic and what it indicates about the future of our happiness as a society. This event is sponsored by Bastyr’s Counseling and Health Psychology Department.
Contact: Jo Jo Paslay 425.602.3353
November 13, 2008
- Free Lecture: Optimal Health During Cancer Treatm
11/13/2008 12:00 AM
Gilda's Club Seattle, Capitol Hill
Diet, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations can help you remain strong and healthy during cancer treatment. Our speaker, Dan Labriola, ND, is a Naturopathic physician who has been a leader in the integration of natural medicine and conventional medicine for over 20 years. Free, Starts at 7:00, Please RSVP
Contact: (206)709-1400
November 15, 2008
- ROCK Raising our Celiac Kids
11/15/2008 12:00 AM
Coop Connections Building, Bellingham
R.O.C.K. Raising Our Celiac Kids - Please contact Dr. Jean Layton for information - 734-1659
ROCK meets the 3rd Sat. of each month from 1-3 PM at the Co-op Connections Building
Contact: Dr. Jean Layton 360-734-1659, gfkids@yahoo.com
- WHF Auction and Gala
11/15/2008 12:00 AM
Bell Harbor Conference Center/Seattle
The event of the season! Wine tasting, live and silent auction, dinner, and the Heroes of Health Awards. Come out and support the Campaign to make Washington the Healthiest State in the Nation!
Contact: 206-438-6113 or HeatherP@whf.org
- Winter O #2/WIOL #2
11/15/2008 12:00 AM
Seward Park/Seattle
Orienteering is a sport that exercises your mind as well as your body. Participants are young and old who go out in groups or individually.
Using a map and compass, walking or running, you can complete an orienteering course based on your experience level. A baseplate compass is recommended, but not required.
Instruction will be available for new comers.
When you arrive at the park follow the orange and white signs to the Registration area.
Registration and Start times are between 10 am and 12 Noon. Fees are $5-$10.
See the website for driving directions.
Contact: asjs68@earthlink.net, 425-778-7202
November 17, 2008
- 2nd Intl. Diabetes in Indigenous Peoples Forum
11/17/2008 12:00 AM
Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver BC, Canada
November 17th – 19th, 2008
2nd International Diabetes in Indigenous Peoples Forum International Best Practices. At the Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
On behalf of UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education, I would like to send this friendly reminder that the April 16th, 2008 Presentation Submission Deadline for the 2nd International Diabetes in Indigenous Peoples Forum: International Best Practices is quickly approaching. Please make sure to submit your abstract by e-mail to ipconf@interchange.ubc.ca or via the online form through this link http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/interprofessional/submissionForm.asp?conference_id=8. This international meeting brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals who work in the field of Indigenous peoples’ health. Presenters from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Unites States and other countries will review relevant developments in the etiology, prevention and treatment of diabetes and related conditions among Ind
Contact: ipconf@interchange.ubc.ca
November 19, 2008
- Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group Meetings
11/19/2008 12:00 AM
Bellingham Public Market, at Cornwall & York
Informal BGIG Coffee Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
9:30-11AM at the Bellingham Public Market, corner of Cornwall & York
Contact: Kelle Rankin-Sunter, celiac@nuworld.com
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