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Sorry for the late notice, but a local chiropractor is hosting a Movie Night, complete with some Paleo snacks (no charge). The movie is “Hungry for Change” which, according to Rotten Tomatoes, “exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industry don't want you to know about; deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more. Find out what's keeping you from having the body and health you deserve and how to escape the diet trap forever.”

If this interests you, better RSVP fast, as there is limited seating. When you RSVP, e-mail me your phone number, as I will need to confirm your attendance on Monday. 

FYI, Dr. Matt is an excellent chiropractor, and works with the U.S. Olympic Team. For reviews, see: 

https://plus.google.com/115004445242826811691/about?hl=en&gl=us

For some people transitioning and sticking to a paleo lifestyle is very easy but for a lot of others it provides a lot of challenges despite best intentions.

Along the lines of other support groups we will meet to provide support, inspiration and ideas for each other as we strive to live a paleo lifestyle in the modern world.

If there's enough interest we could eventually make this a fortnightly or even a weekly event and have specific topics that we address.

Open to suggestions for alternative times and venues.

as seen here:
http://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Urban-Homesteaders/events/182336692/
http://www.meetup.com/SensitiveInSeattle/events/182343742/

Left Foot Farm is hosting a Family Farm Tour on Saturday, May 17!

The tour will include a stop at our chicken coops, where children can collect eggs and pet the chickens, and the adults can look at the chicken houses and learn about the management of the flock.

Next stop: baby goats! Our Nigerian Dwarf Goats are playful and friendly, love to be held and are always a big hit with visitors. At the milking station, you can watch as an intern demonstrates how to milk a doe, and then you can try it for yourself. Nigerian Dwarf Goats are excellent backyard goats and even better milkers for their high butterfat content.

We also have two alpacas, who are always curious to meet new people, so take the opportunity to pet them, feel a sample of their fiber, and look them in the eye.

Our guardian dog Princess recently had 8 Great Pyrenees puppies, so we will have plenty of adorable puppies to play with!

Finally, take a tour of our garden and pick a bag of fresh veggies and greens to bring home!

We are a licensed Grade A Raw Dairy, so feel free to take a sample of the milk, try a bit of chevre, and even buy a cheese-making kit to make it at home!

We encourage you to bring a lunch and stay for a picnic in the garden area when the tour has finished.

he cost is $20 per family. Please RSVP to [masked], as space is limited!

The monthly meeting is more than a book group.

Even if you haven't read the book, please join your fellow paleo people as we explore the world of food, agriculture, sustainability, and paleo living.

All are welcome. As always we look forward to seeing you. This month's book is:
(coming soon)

Proposed titles
Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet… by Nora T. Gedgaudas 

We meet in the study room (assuming we've booked it).

Free street parking on Sundays.
If you haven't yet, join in the discussion here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/115751761806267/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/seattle.wapf/

more info here: http://dandelionbotanical.com/classes.html#class111 

Note: this is on Whidbey Island

Instructor Ryan Drum
Details Ryan Drum is a scientist, herbalist and local seaweed expert. He has been growing, harvesting and teaching about medicinal and edible plants for 40 years in the Pacific Northwest. Ryan has a strong background in chemistry, cellular biology as well as both plant and human physiology. All of this he infuses with knowledge of the land; rich with story, ecology and playfulness. Dandelion has been hosting this class for the last several years – it only happens once a year. So, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of North America's most respected sources of herbal knowledge. Wear a hat and dress for all kinds of weather – it can get pretty cold out there. Good rubber boots are recommended, or for the hardy, some water socks. This class will be held at Fort Ebey State Park on Whidbey Island.

At the end of the class we will gather together on the beach for lunch. Ryan will continue to share seaweed information and answer questions. Please bring a treat to share – Ryan delights in wild foods. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of fluids.

We will not be legally allowed to harvest seaweed at this location. So, Ryan will be bringing an assortment of his carefully harvested Sea vegetables, if you want to purchase some. Everyone is encouraged to take a look at his website

www.ryandrum.com

to read more about radiation issues and seaweed.

Ryan Drum, PhD, AHG, has a BSc in Chemical Technology and a PhD in Botany (Phycology) from Iowa State University. While a NATO Scholar, he did postdoctoral studies on Cell Biology using the Electron Microscope and Microcine at the Universities of Bonn, Germany and Leeds, England . For 10 years Dr. Drum taught Botany and related subjects at Universities (UMASS/Amherst,UCLA, WWU). He studied Herbal Medicine with Ella Birzneck, founder of Dominion Herbal College in British Columbia for 12 years, and taught at their summer seminars for 25 years. He has been an adjunct faculty at Bastyr University since 1984, and he lectures at major herbal conferences and herbal schools.

Two separate days will be offered as the classes fill up quickly.

Saturday, May 17th 10am-2pm
Sunday, May 18th 11am-3pm

Fee $35
notes More specific directions will be given as we get closer to the weekend. Also, a pass will be required to go to the park www.discoverpass.wa.gov