SEVIERVILLE -- What is Tai Chi for Arthritis? It is not a food, nor a medication. It is a series of slow gentle, research and evidence based movements designed to improve overall health, especially arthritis. Tai Chi is practiced around the world. Here in Sevier County, participants have the opportunity to learn Tai Chi 1 by attending eight classes instructed by UT Extension at the King Family Library.

The eight classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., beginning July 11 to August 3.

Recently, the Center for Disease Control named Tai Chi as a top exercise for preventing falls. The US National Institute of Health promoted Tai Chi movements for its benefits, such as improved flexibility, muscle strength, balance, coordination, improved sleep and overall wellness.

"Easy, enjoyable, slow, beneficial, and relaxing" are the words past participants used for describing local Tai Chi classes. The movements are taught by a certified instructor of UT Extension, Linda Hyder. Participants learn the steps in progression as a group during each session. The steps are smooth, gentle, and can be enjoyed by all ages, not just for those with arthritis.

Registration and payment is necessary to join the Tai Chi for Arthritis classes Tuesday - August 3. The cost is $30 total and must be prepaid. Class fee will not be accepted at the King Family Library building at anytime. Fees must be mailed to UT Extension in Sevier County.

To register, mail a check to UT Extension, 752 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Checks made payable to: UT Extension - Sevier County. Class size is limited, so participants will register on "first come, first serve" basis.

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Divine Joy Yoga Rincon United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. Yoga. Visit divinejoyyoga.com to see all locations. 9-10 a.m. July 13, 18 and 20. $6. 808-9383.

Yoga in the Buff Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. Clothing optional co-ed. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. $5. 250-2331.

Hot Yoga Rooted, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. Full body flow. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10. 1-435-671-9033.

Tibetan Yoga Awam Tibetan Buddhist Institute, 3400 E. Speedway. Focuses on the breath as it works with the asanas. All ages. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5. 622-8460.

Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga Quaker Meeting House, 931 N. Fifth Ave. To promote peace and healing. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 490-5500.

Saturday Tai Chi Floor Polish Dance Studio, 215 N. Hoff Ave. Learn chi-building standing meditation and Yang form Tai Chi Chuan movement. 1-2 p.m. Saturdays. $10. 333-5905.

Tai Chi for Health Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave, Oro Valley. Improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing and slow, gentle, meditative body movements. 1-2 p.m. Mondays. $10; $60 for nine weeks.780-6751.

Tai Chi for Health St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road. Safe, effective and fun way to improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays. $10; $60 for nine weeks.780-6751.

Seated Tai Chi for Health Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. For those who want to improve their health but cant stand to exercise. 1-2 p.m. July 19 and 26. $24 for four classes. 465-2890.

Martial arts/meditation and more

Taekwondo Wellness Intuition Wellness Center, 5675 N. Oracle Road. Learn traditional Taekwondo philosophy and core principles, self-care, stress management, coping skills, social skills and mindfulness meditation. 4:15 p.m class for ages 7-12; 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 and up. 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $20. 333-3320.

Capoeira for Kids Studio Ax, 2928 E. Broadway. Children learn the basics of Tucson Capoeira Martial Arts through games and exercises. Ages 5-12. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Free first class; $15. 990-1820.

Capoeira for Kids Studio Ax. Learn the basics of Tucson Capoeira Martial Arts through games and exercises. Ages 5-12. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. May 9-Dec. 7. Free first class; $15.

Kettlebell Fit Centerline Movement, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. Strength and conditioning. 18 and up. 7-8 a.m. July 13, 18 and 20. $25. 975-0292.

Tucson Community Capoeira Classes All Levels Movement Culture. Build strength, and test endurance while learning the basic history and traditions. 4-6 p.m. Saturdays. $10.

Kids Capoeira Movement Culture. Develop; balance, motor coordination, speed and strength. Wear loose pants/sweat pants and t-shirt, training will be in bare feet or martial-art/dance shoes. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays. $10.

Tucson Capoeira intro class Movement Culture. Introduction to the four core expressions of Capoeira : Movement, music, philosophy, and history. 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Free.

Tucson Capoeira Beginners Class Movement Culture. Dance, acrobatics and music. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $15.

PWR!Gym Wellness Series (Pelvic Floor Exercise) PWR! Parkinson Wellness Recovery, 140 W. Fort Lowell Road. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help optimize function relating to bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. 4-5:30 p.m. July 20. Free. 591-5346.

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Three special events highlight this coming weeks free activities at your library:

A Taste of Tai Chi for adults will be held every Friday in July starting tomorrow from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Join Jeanette to learn about and practice tai chi. This is an ancient form of meditation in motion that is a great form of exercise, an effective way to alleviate stress and is fun. No registration is required.

Fly-Fishing Basics classes for adults take place Mondays, July 10 and July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at the library to go over basic knot-tying, equipment and setup (repeat sessions). Part two takes place Wednesdays, July 12 and July 19, at Yamaguchi Park, where Mark will help you practice basic casting techniques. An optional trip to the river will take place July 15 and 22. Registration is preferred.

Write Your Own Story is a special writing event for tweens on Wednesday, July 12, from 4 to 5 p.m., when local author Mariko Tatsumoto will teach fourth- through eighth-graders how to write a story and talk a little about her own books.

Summer Reading Program

Your librarys free Summer Reading Program is underway now with the theme of Build a Better World, with special activities for all ages and prizes for participation. Stop by the front desk to register and pick up your bingo sheet.

Mark your calendars for the closing celebration party on July 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., when prizes will be presented and everyone will enjoy music, crafts and snacks.

Book fair

Mark your calendars for this summers Friends of the Library book fair at the Centerpoint Church Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. for the Friends potluck, annual meeting and advance book sale, and Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the public sale.

Summer Reading Club for kids today

Every Thursday, were hosting different free fun events from 10:30 a.m. to noon for kids. Today, July 6, youll design a marble maze. On July 13 youll paint your own masterpiece. On July 20 youll build a house that can stand against the big bad wolf. On July 27 youll create a flextangle and other paper crafts.

All-ages movie tomorrow

Join us tomorrow, Friday, July 7, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a PG movie suitable for all ages. Our contract does not allow us to identify the film titles in the media, but you can find them listed on the activities calendars.

Medicare 101 tomorrow

Katy will help you understand your Medicare rights, options, deadlines, possible penalties and where to find the information you need in this free session tomorrow, Friday, July 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

LEGO Club Saturday

LEGO Club for kids 6-12 years old is free from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 8. Weve got the LEGOs just bring your imagination.

Book club for adults

Our free book club for adults meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. to discuss alternating fiction and nonfiction titles. On July 11, we will discuss The Muralist by B.A. Shipero. Stop by to pick up a copy. No registration is required.

Read with a Ranger

On Wednesday, July 12, from 1 to 2 p.m., youngsters are invited to join Pagosa Ranger Brandon from the U.S. Forest Service to meet some heroes of the night and explore some of their superpowers for survival in the San Juan National Forest. Typically, kids aged 6-10 attend, but these free fun sessions are open to all ages.

Spanish instruction

Join us for this basic course on Wednesday, July 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. to improve your ability to speak and understand Spanish. This month, we will be learning how to describe things. No registration is required.

Teen role-playing

The free role-playing game for seventh- through 12th-graders takes place next Thursday, July 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Use your imagination to go on adventures and battle monsters. You can join this group any time.

Teen gaming

Free teen gaming happens every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for teens in the seventh through12th grades. Enjoy Xbox 360 Kinect, Wii and snacks.

Tech sessions

Drop in with your technology questions for free help on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Adult learning

Our free PALS (Pagosa Adult Learning Services) program is cutting back to one day a week for the summer. Stop by on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. to let Mark help you with high school equivalency, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more. When school starts in the fall, well expand the PALS hours.

Kids storytime

Every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m., join us for free great stories, fun songs and plenty of reasons to get up and move. This is an excellent way for kids of all ages to have fun while building the skills they need to become independent readers.

Baby storytime

Every Saturday from 9:05 to 9:25 a.m., join us for a free short session of stories, songs and fingerplays for you and your little ones. Learn easy tips on how to include literacy skills into everyday family life.

Toddler storytime

Every Saturday from 9:30 to 10 a.m., join us for 30 minutes of free stories, songs and fingerplays with open play afterwards. Learn easy tips on how to include literacy skills in everyday family life.

Activities calendars

To be sure you dont miss any of the free Summer Reading Program activities available to you and your families at your library, we encourage you to pick up a copy of the events calendar each month. There are three versions kids, tweens/teens and adults.

Nonfiction

I Cant Make This Up by comedian Kevin Hart tells how he overcome a hugely difficult childhood. City of Light, City of Poison by Holly Tucker is the true crime story of the first police chief of Paris. The Death of Money by James Rickards explains why he believes in the imminent collapse of the international monetary system. A Generation of Sociopaths by Bruce Cannon Gibney explores the authors belief that America has been hijacked by baby boomers. Change Your Biology Diet by Dr. Louis J. Aronne tells what you can do to break physical barriers to weight loss. A Crack in Creation by Jennifer A. Doudna and Samuel H. Sternberg discusses gene editing and the power to control evolution. Cheney One on One by James Rosen is a candid conversation with the former vice president.

Large print

Love Story by Karen Kingsbury is a Baxter family Christian novel. Aunt Dimity and the Widows Curse by Nancy Atherton and Come Sundown by Nora Roberts are mysteries. Matchup edited by Lee Child is an anthology of 11 thrillers. Nighthawk by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown is a NUMA files adventure. A Hiss Before Dying by Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie Brown is a Mrs. Murphy mystery. The Sunshine Sisters by Jane Green brings three sisters together when their mother is ill.

Thrillers and mysteries

You Will Pay by Lisa Jackson begins with a dangerous prank at summer camp. A House Among the Trees by Julia Glass follows the dictates of a will after the death of a beloved childrens book author. The Switch by Joseph Finder follows the accidental switch of a laptop that throws an innocent man into a political scandal. Camino Island by John Grisham starts with the theft of priceless loot from a Princeton University vault. Tom Clancys Point of Contact by Mike Maden is a Jack Ryan Jr. thriller. Dangerous Minds by Janet Evanovich is a Knight and Moon mystery.

Other novels

The Black Elfstone: The Fall of Shannara by Terry Brooks is the first book in a four-part conclusion to the Shannara series. The Little French Bistro by Nina George is a story of new beginnings set in France. Kiss Carlo by Adriana is an intergenerational Italian family story told against the backdrop of Shakespeares greatest comedies.

CDs

Theft by Finding: Diaries 1877-2002 by David Sedaris is the first of two volumes. Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton is a recently discovered novel by the late author. Come Sundown by Nora Roberts is a mystery. To Hell and Beyond by Mark Henry and Double Cross Ranch by Ralph Compton are westerns. The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz begins a new suspense series.

Programmed Nooks

We have nine free Nooks and three free tablets programmed for your e-reading pleasure. The eight adult e-readers contain either fiction or nonfiction bestsellers. The four youth e-readers contain books for children, juniors and young adults.

Downloadable e-books

Current New York Times bestseller downloadable e-books are being added regularly to our free 3M Cloud Library. Access them by clicking on the 3M Cloud Library icon on the home page of our website. While there, browse through a multitude of other adult, juvenile and childrens books, both bestsellers and classics in many genres.

Downloadable films

For your viewing pleasure, we offer IndieFlix, a free streaming movie service that gives you unlimited access to more than 7,500 award-winning and popular independent shorts, feature films and documentaries from more than 50 countries on your device, PC or Mac, with no apps needed. Access IndieFlix through the Downloadable Content icon on the librarys website. Use Quick Pick, the discovery tool that lets you sample movies like you would music.

Thanks to our donors

For books and materials this week, we thank Kathryn Locke, Bob Burt, Medora Bass, Ronda Higby and our anonymous donors.

Quotable quote

In difficult times, carry something beautiful in your heart. Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French child prodigy, mathematician, inventor and Catholic theologian.

Website

For more information on library books, services and programs and to reserve books, e-books, CDs and DVDs from the comfort of your home please visit our website at http://pagosa.colibraries.org/.

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Local resident Diane Dondero uses the ancient exercise of Tai Chi to block the stress and restlessness of the outside world.

Having discovered the ancient martial arts exercise over 30 years ago, Dondero is taking it upon herself to teach the community how to let go of the outside world and focus within.

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By Vicki Hughes

The Ipswich Farmers Market is in full swing as we move into Julys long summer days.

This week essential, locally grown fruits and veggies will be available from Three Sisters Garden Project and Chickadee Hill Farm.

And as we all know, the market is not just a delightful spot to purchase healthful and delicious produce.

This week come and celebrate seniors with special activities and displays, listen to the band Greenhead play favorite tunes, pick up butterfly friendly plants, and ecology advice from The Monarch Gardener, support local crafts, get some honey and a cookie, have a rejuvenating massage, find a great deal on solar panels, meet your neighbors because who needs a water cooler or the mall when theres the Farmers Market on our own Visitors Green, every summer and autumn Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This weeks vendors include:

Chickadee Hill Farm Three Sisters Garden Project Lilla Grace Flowers The Little Grasshopper Cookies Uncommon Mass Produced Food Romney Ridge Yarn & Wool Pumpkin Vines Bee Graceful Honey The Monarch Gardener Art Haven RevoluSun Hara Therapeutic Massage & Wellness Boston Area Gleaners Rebecca Foundation IHS Robotics Team Open Space Committee Ipswich Compost and Recycling Committee Ipswich Electric Light Department

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It's not just the edgy style and hip decor of the surroundings that make Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife the perfect de-stress venue.

It has the sort of facilities and attention to detail that would satisfy even the most demanding rock star. And it all comes complete with its own soundtrack.

The perfect setting for a sundowner chillout, few venues can rival the views you get from The 16th rooftop bar.

Funky chairs and comfy sofas provide ringside seats for the suns performance

On one side, the formidable Adeje mountains stand like sentries; in the other, the sun sets behind the neighbouring island of La Gomera, turning the sky an iridescent pink and purple.

Funky chairs and comfy sofas provide ringside seats for the suns performance while soft, neon lighting mirrors the skys hues and matches the laid-back vibe of the sounds.

When Friday comes around, nothing says Hello weekend better than a delectable gin and tonic, and at The 16th it is accompanied by gourmet burgers and the foot-stomping sounds of rockabilly.

Cue vintage clothing, ponytails and a blazing sunset and you have set the scene for the Friday night Gin Meets Burger bash and bid the working week adios.

For 18, you get two gourmet mini-burgers, a premium G&T (or any other long drink), and a rockin good start to the weekend.

Three exquisite swimming pools provide the setting for long, lazy days catching the rays. The adults-only Eden pool has a California dreamin style with a swim-up bar and partially submerged loungers in bold mosaic tiles lining the edge of the pool.

Nothing says Hello weekend better than a delectable gin and tonic

Stroll across the bridge, descend the tower and you will find a different kind of paradise where the amazing lagoon of The Beach Club at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife looks out over the ocean.

A floating DJ booth and mini-Glastonbury main stage are set among endless decking and terraces where smooth, white, sculptured curves meet the blue of the lagoon and the black volcanic stone redolent of Tenerifes landscape.

Sophisticated with a swim-up bar by day, The Beach Club is the berchic venue for Hard Rocks monthly, Saturday night, Children of the 80s parties when the tempo heats up with live music featuring sounds from some of the artists who provided the best-loved hits of the decade.

Relaxation comes as standard at the Rock Spa where all the glamour and style you would expect from the Hard Rock brand is brought together in marble, volcanic stone and wood to provide the scented, sensual world of the spa.

Indulge in the thermal waters and thermal steam room, rejuvenate in the hydrotherapy tub and the snow cabin, and surrender yourself to a treatment at the sublime hands of the masseurs where the real rock-star treatment comes into play.

Combining the sensory stimulants of sound and touch, a Synchronicity massage provides a choreographed 'sound-to-touch dance where muscles are gently stretched, toned and relaxed in rhythmic accord with a specially selected soundtrack played through a sound booth suspended above the treatment couch.

Surrender yourself to a treatment at the sublime hands of the masseurs

The combination of music and massage removes stress and tension, leaving you feeling as laid-back and serene as the surroundings.

On non-party Saturday nights, the spa experience is taken outside to the elements where, from 7pm to midnight during spa nights, guests can enjoy a massage and the heated waters of the outside spa pool beneath Tenerifes star-studded sky.

The unsurpassable chillout sounds of a live saxophone float across the night, lulling the mind while the body floats in warm water lit by a dancing spectrum of lights.

This spa experience is like no other and is a really cool way to relax with a partner or friends, sipping one of the hotels signature fruit smoothies, dining on delicious sushi and letting the world slip by unnoticed.

The recently opened Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife is the perfect place for couples or families to holiday.

The hotel is a five-star property on the islands southern coast with a huge range of food, and music-infused facilities and entertainment.

To find out more about the hotel visit hardrockhotels.com/tenerife

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The Yale County Jug Bands performance was enjoyed by those who attended the first Music At The Lakes concert at the Interlakes Service Centre on July 1. Various other bands are scheduled for these free, family-friendly concerts. Alamaz Durand photo.

Who wouldnt enjoy an evening featuring free, live music in the outdoors on a lovely summer evening at Interlakes?

Most folks who have attended Music at the Lakes during previous summers say they enjoy all of these outdoor concert events, according to its organizers.

However, those with specific tastes can pick their favourite genres and even their preferred musicians by perusing the schedule and then attend any Saturday evenings that feature them.

Sponsored by the Interlakes Economic Association (IEA), Music at the Lakes co-ordinator Shelly Durand says the next event features Beyond Brass of Kamloops, an incredible 18-piece orchestra playing Big Band music from the Frank Sinatra and Count Basie styles of the 1930-60s to Diana Kralls own versions today with some Beatles pop and some blues thrown in.

How often do we hear these in 100 Mile? And how does this fit into somebodys summer evening?

Its something the children are going to enjoy, but most adults are going to remember the music [eras, styles and songs].

Also the IEA arts, culture and events co-ordinator, Durand encourages the broader community to turn out as this is not just for Interlakes residents, estimating about half of their audiences are tourists.

We try to involve as many local bands as we can, but also, we want to bring in some of the other ones from out of town, so people have the opportunity to hear different [ones] otherwise, where do our kids start out?

While she gets plenty of rave reviews on the amazing musicians that appear, she says people are often asking her how they can provide this level of musicians at so many concerts for free.

This leads Durand to think others may be missing out, if they dont realize the bands and performers are paid by the IEA, through its Interlakes-based fundraisers and its business supporters, she says, adding the quality of music is as good at these free concerts as plenty of others with entry/ticket fees.

Young, up and coming musicians not only have a chance to hear the various styles but may even be hired to perform once they have further honed their own skills. Many times Music at the Lakes has hired younger bands to perform on the stage, she explains.

Other local performers appearing this summer many residents will be familiar with, most of whom are being brought back by popular request.

Durand adds it is the businesses at various support levels from $50 to larger donations, as well as in-kind contributions, that keep these IEA events going to also help the Interlakes economy to grow and thrive.

This benefits the whole community, beyond a summertime of relaxing evenings of free music, she notes.

We are always looking for volunteers. We are always interested in people coming on board, just to help out.

This summers Music at The Lakes line-up is as follows:

Yale County Jug Band (Kamloops) July 1 (now past)

Beyond Brass (Kamloops) Big Band July 8 (this Saturday)

Class Mates (local), classic rock July 15

New and Used (local), classic rock July 22

Doug Maxwell (local), a mix of everything July 29

Ryan 7 (Kamloops), swing, jazz, country Aug. 5

Marco Bueler (local), various guitar/singing Aug. 12

Thorne and Larson (local), mixed styles Aug. 19

Jason Rusheinsky (local), country/cowboy Aug. 26

Rusheinsky, also the 2016 Cowboy Festival first place music award winner, will be the final concert this summer, so mark these dates on your calendar if you wish to attend then all you will need to do is show up and enjoy the show.

There are some picnic tables and a few chairs, but Durand recommends you bring a lawn chair and your children, parents, grandparents or anybody else you wish, then head out to the Interlakes Service Centre stage on Saturdays, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and enjoy free outdoor concerts this summer.

Be sure to check the 100 Mile Free Press for weekly advertisements, or soon to come will be a flyer ready to pick up at The Country Pedlar store at the same Interlakes Service Centre on Highway 24 at Horse Lake Road. Food, water, and soft drinks are available at adjacent businesses.

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Summer music at Interlakes a relaxing venue - 100 Mile House Free Press

You know how they say, youre only as old as you feel? But what if you feel old, tired, and run down - especially first thing in the morning? That cant be good.

Morning fatigue can ruin your entire day. The good news is that you dont have to live like that. There are simple ways to boost your energy and get you back on track. With a few simple changes, every day, you can banish morning fatigue from your life and live the way you were born to with vibrancy and energy!

Here are eight tips from associate clinical psychologist, Justine East to refill your tank, fight fatigue and win, morning, noon and night.

1. Get more exercise and improve your diet. Exercising each day will help you feel more energised and improve your sleep quality. Eat more balanced meals with fresh fruits and vegetables. 2. Try doing something relaxing before bed and create a bedtime routine. You can meditate, do yoga poses, deep breathing exercises, listen to relaxing music or draw. Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, to help your body know what hours you should be tired and resting, for more consistent sleep. 3. Create a worry period and keep a worry journal. Select a time and place for worrying every day, but early enough so it wont make you anxious just before going to bed. During this period you can focus on anything that's of worry, and keep the rest of the day a worry-free zone. If you tend to wake up in the night because of worry, write down your thoughts in a worry journal to address later. The worry journal will help you become more knowledgeable about how people or situations impact you, so you can address them appropriately. 4. Ask if you can solve the problem. Mulling issues distracts you from your emotions, but problem-solving requires assessing a situation, making specific steps to deal with it, and executing the plan. Also, question your anxious thoughts. For example, what proof do you have that this thought is true? Is there a healthier, more realistic way to view the situation? 5. Put all electronics with lights away, and try another bedtime activity, like reading, and try to make your bedroom more comfortable by trying various things, e.g., keeping your room dark. Try to do work or other activities outside of the bedroom and only do bedroom activities in the bedroom so your body knows that sleep is what occurs there. 6. Refrain from drinking coffee too late in the day, so its out of your system by bedtime. 7. Try not to smoke too close to bedtime. Drink a lot of water, eat healthy, and refrain from overindulging. Consider getting therapy to quit the habit. 8. Visit a medical doctor if you think you may have a sleep disorder or you have developed other symptoms that could be affecting your sleep, like chronic pain. Also, visit a psychologist if you think emotional problems are impacting your sleep.

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Golden State Management Corp. in Lake Forest plans 25 to 30 locations of Modern Acupuncture in OC over the next three years, part of a commitment of 65 sites that includes San Diego County and the Inland Empire.

Owner Chad Meisinger is a marketer and franchising veteran; hes a regional developer with the franchiser, ACU Development LLC in Scottsdale, Ariz., which means he can open sites or re-sell franchises to others.

Bought the rights last month, he said. In OC Im going to open them myself. Im not going to re-sell them.

The other areas will get a mix of his own sites and those by other operators.

Im looking for guys who can take five to 10 of these and really roll this out.

Meisinger and broker Brian Dwan of Triple R Group in Los Angeles are scouting 12 to 18 sites so far, mainly in newer, high-traffic centers with an anchor tenant identified with health and wellness, such as Whole Foods.

I hope to be negotiating leases by the end of July, and as fast as they can be negotiated well start.

He described a Modern Acupuncture location as spa-like, with mood lighting, relaxing music very peaceful.

Modern Acupunctures franchise fee is $29,500 and royalty and advertising fees are about 9% of gross sales. It costs about $195,000 to $350,000 to open a location.

Meisinger paid $479,000 for development rights to 65 locations, in addition to whatever franchise fees are due as sites open.

ACU launched in August; franchise documents show no locations opened as of year-end 2016 and 10 planned in six states by the end of 2017. The company wants 150 franchised locations systemwide over the next three years.

Its granted about 350 regional developer and franchise licenses so far.

Company founders have worked with the Massage Envy massage therapy studios system and The Joint chiropractic chain.

All three chains are franchised wellness concepts and membership-based, similar to a gym or fitness center model but applied to specific health niches.

Theres a whole lot of cross-pollination with franchisees in other chainsEuropean Wax Center, Amazing Lash Studio, Orangetheory Fitnesssigning on for acupuncture as well.

Meisingers marketing work focuses on customer acquisition for retail clients and he was a franchisee for The Joint, which went public in November 2014 and traded recently at about a $49 million market cap.

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Acupuncture Franchise Signs OC Developer - Orange County Business Journal

The Strawberry Festival is a relaxing evening of music, fresh fruit and community visiting that serves as the annual fundraising event for the Darby Fire Department on July 15.

Fire Chief Chad Harrell said the Strawberry Festival has been happening since 1940.

It is a tradition but we are having a lot of changes this year because Firp (Redman) left, Harrell said. He has been our bluegrass musician for 20 years.

This year the new band is Tin Cup from Connor.

Another change is that the Strawberry Festival usually coincides with Logger Days which is on the following weekend this year.

The Strawberry Festival always happens on the third Saturday in July, Harrell said. Logger Days changed their date but we chose to keep our tradition.

The Strawberry Festival is from 5 to 8 p.m. in the city park, across from Mr. Ts Convenience Store.

Well be selling strawberry shortcake, Harrell said. This year we are not buying strawberries at the store but are using caterer Connie Gallagher, owner of the Darby Mercantile, so everything will be fresh, homemade and local.

Harrell said all firefighters will attend the Strawberry Festival.

Hopefully, having Connie do the catering frees up the firefighters so they can be more social during the event, he said. It seems they are too busy during the event usually and we want them to be able to mingle.

There will not be fire trucks at the festival due to tight parking.

We just ordered a new truck and we were hoping it would be here for the event but it is just not ready yet, Harrell said.

A big draw to the Strawberry Festival is the raffle.

People can purchase raffle tickets at the Bitterroot Community Federal Credit Union, Darby Espresso or at the event.

We try to get all our donations from local vendors, Harrell said. We have Jimmy Harrison from the Double H Custom Hat Company. He donates a certificate for a custom hat.

The Stitch-n-Time quilting group in Darby donated a large quilt that is traditional with a modern edge. It was designed by Meredith Johnson and Brooke Adams and long arm quilted by Carole Vining.

Quilter Paula Nelson said the quilt is a log cabin pattern to celebrate Darbys history in the timber industry.

We are celebrating Darbys history in the timber industry - the beautiful forest as well as the logging, recreation and log home industry, Nelson said. We offered it to the Fire Department in remembrance of firefighter Mike Stark who passed away recently and who valued quilts and got our group making quilts for them a few years ago.

The quilt is on display around Darby and will be at the Strawberry Festival.

It is absolutely beautiful, Harrell said. It is definitely one of the main raffle prizes. It will be moving around town so everyone gets a chance to look at it.

Another key prize is a deacons bench from Jerry Hinman Woodworking.

Hes a retired firefighter who has done that for years and years, Harrell said.

Farmers State Bank donated a $500 gift certificate and the Bitterroot Community Federal Credit Union donated a $200 gift certificate.

Harrell encouraged the community to attend the Strawberry Festival.

Its a good way to meet volunteer fire fighters who volunteer their time and energy and support the community, he said. Enjoy fresh strawberries and a great event.

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Darby Strawberry Festival; This year marks 77 years of the beloved annual event - Ravalli Republic