Healthy Living & Lifestyles Expo 2011

 

The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the Healthy Living & Lifestyles Expo Presented by Vanderbilt University Medical Center slated for Thursday, October 27 from 3 pm – 7 pm, and Friday, October 28 from 12 pm – 6 pm at Brentwood Baptist Church! This is the fifth year that the Chamber has hosted the expo, which is held in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Greater Nashville Race for the Cure scheduled for October 29.

Expo Co-Chair Britton Burton, Project Manager, Outreach and Promotions, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, says: “Vanderbilt University Medical Center is excited to be the presenting sponsor of the Healthy Living & Lifestyles Expo. Improving the health of Tennessee residents is an important part of our mission, and this event is an outstanding way to help achieve that objective. With the numerous educational opportunities, screenings and healthy demonstrations available, attendees will walk away with tips on healthier living.”

In addition, Gold sponsors of the event are Dignity Memorial and Saint Thomas Health, Silver sponsors are Concentra Medical Centers and Williamson Medical Center, and the Bronze sponsor is Dr. Kellye N. Rice, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch.

The Health Expo is unique in the fact that it will be the only site for late registration for the Susan G. Komen race on Thursday and Friday, and regular race packet pick-up will be available on Friday. The Chamber is expecting approximately 5,000 people in attendance on the 27th and 28th.

The event is free to the public and will provide tons of beneficial health services – all in one location. This is an interactive event with tons of FREE screenings on Thursday. Attendees will also have the chance to talk directly to members of the medical community about their health issues. Just a few of the free things attendees can do at the expo are blood pressure, glucose, spinal, foot, cholesterol and thyroid screenings, chair massages, breast health services, diabetic consultations and computerized nerve assessments. Experts will also be available to discuss disease prevention, nutrition, natural medicine, diabetes and digestive health.

In addition to all of these things, a Saint Thomas Health mobile mammography unit will be at the Expo all day Thursday to serve those who schedule appointments. Services provided by the mobile unit include screening mammography with computer aided detection and a professional reading.

The Healthy Living & Lifestyles Expo presented by Vanderbilt University Medical Center will also offer free healthy food, coupons and giveaways. A limited number of exhibitor spaces and sponsorships are still available.

Event Chair Stephanie Clark, Physician Liaison and Marketing & Public Relations Senior Coordinator with Williamson Medical Center, says, “The mission of the expo is to educate our community on how to enhance their health, fitness and quality of life. The expo provides an opportunity for Chamber members in health-related industries to showcase their products and services.”

If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring this event, please contact Connie Albright-Manteris, BCS Chamber at (615) 373-1595, . You can also view more information by visiting www.brentwoodcoolsprings.org.

Are you fundraising for your team?  It’s as easy as 1 -2 – 3!  Here’s a helpful tip to get you and your friends motivated to raise money and ERADICATE this deadly disease forever!  Have a DINNER NIGHT IN with friends or family.  Saving $21 from eating in one night a week over the next 12 weeks will guarantee you raise $250 for your Race team!  If every Race for the Cure participant generated $250, the Komen Greater Nashville Race for the Cure would raise an additional $2.5 MILLION!!  Register for the Race here.

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IGNITE THE PROMISE!

This week the grounds will start looking like a fair, with exhibits and midway rides starting to appear. The fair opens on Friday with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Some highlights this year will include a NASCAR simulator, pageants at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Sing your Heart Out finals on Tuesday, Aug.9 and the Bluegrass Festival on Aug. 13.

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Nashville, TN, April 21, 2011:  Some of the biggest names in Nashville, including Rodney Crowell, Josh Kear, Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Tommy Sims, Dave Berg, Ben Glover, Chris Stapleton, Darrell Brown, Jonathan Singleton and Jamie Moore are among the panelists participating in the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO. Nashville industry leaders including Fletcher Foster (Red Light Management), Kerry O’Neil (O’Neil Hagaman, PLLC), Jordan Keller, Esq., Eric Hurt (Brentwood Benson Music Publishing) and Daniel Lee (Ten Ten Music Group) are also confirmed as panelists.

Now in its sixth year, the EXPO brings together a diverse group of songwriters, composers, producers and music industry leaders to participate in a broad range of panels designed to support music creators at every stage of their career. 

The three-day conference takes place April 28-30, 2011 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.   

Proceeds from the sale of Nashville Fashion Week passes and tickets support the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

INSIDER ACCESS PASS $350

* high profile reserved seating for five nights of signature fashion shows
* premium gift bag with exclusive fashion and beauty products
* complimentary access to all official NFW parties
* invitations to exclusive Nashville Fashion Week events (private reception for fashion photographer Drew Doggett and exhibit viewing; private reception for Kelly Cutrone, CEO and founder of People’s Revolution, best-selling author an TV personality; private pre-opening tour of Nordstrom’s at The Mall at Green Hills in fall 2011)
* a very limited number of Insider Access Passes are available

ALL ACCESS PASS $250 

* reserved seating for five nights of signature fashion shows
* premium gift bag
* complimentary access to all official NFW parties
* a limited number of All Access Passes are available

KELLY CUTRONE AT NFW $20

* Kelly Cutrone, CEO and founder of People’s Revolution, best-selling author and TV personality, will talk about her career as a leading fashion publicist and brand strategist and share insights from her book, If You Have to Cry, Go Outside. The book will be available for purchase (cash/check only). (Please note that a separate ticket is required for this event and is not included in an Insider Pass or All Access Pass.)
* April 1, 12 p.m. at Belcourt Theatre

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $50 – $75

* individual tickets are available for each night of Lexus Nashville Fashion Week (tickets for each night will be limited, based on size of venue and availability)
* tickets for Tuesday (March 29), Wednesday (March 30), Thursday (March 31): $50
* tickets for Friday (April 1), Saturday (April 2): $75
* Runway shows will begin each evening at 7:30 p.m. On some evenings, pre-show cocktail receptions will start at 6:30. Please check the Lexus Nashville Fashion Week schedule for the latest updates. Schedule Online

PARTIES!

Tuesday, March 29, 9:30 p.m.
Cambria Kickoff Party, celebrating Manuel, with special guest Cheryl Tiegs
Hosted by Suzy Wong’s House of Yum.

You do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket to this party if you’ve already purchased a pass/ticket for Tuesday runway shows.

If you only want to attend this party, however, you must purchase a $10 ticket online or at the door (and present proof of age at door). Tickets are limited.

Friday, April 1, 9:30 p.m.
“Homegrown Nashville” After Party at Nashville Farmers Market
Featuring playlists by imogene + willie and live music.

You do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket to this party if you’ve already purchased a pass/ticket for Friday runway shows.

If you only want to attend this party, however, you must purchase a $10 ticket online or at the door (and present proof of age at door). Tickets are limited.

Saturday (April 2), 9 p.m.
“AM Style Lounge” Wrap Party with Arnold Myint at the Pinnacle

Insider and All Access Pass holders do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket for the AM Style Lounge.

Individual ticket holders for Saturday runway shows must purchase a separate $25 ticket online or at the door for the AM Style Lounge. TICKETS ARE LIMITED.

The Art, Craft and Business of Fashion: Fashion Industry Panels

All panels are at Lipscomb University, Ezell Center.
Panels are free, but registration is required. REGISTER HERE!

Items from Lipscomb’s Halston collection will be on display throughout the afternoon.
Lipscomb is fortunate to own an outstanding collection of garments, portfolios, patterns,
and other memorabilia from the house of Halston. It is one of the finest collections of its
type, and is an outstanding example of historical costumes from a 20th century designer.

Wednesday, March 30, 12–3 p.m.

The Fashion Ad, 12 p.m.
Michael Howard, photographer
Amanda McRae, fashion/wardrobe stylist
Salome Steinman, model; Bravo’s “Make Me a Supermodel”

Retail Reality, 1:45 p.m.
Jacob Keiser, visual merchandiser
David Levy, co-owner, Levy’s
Rhett Murdaugh, manager, imogene + willie
Dena Ferrell Nance, owner and founder, whats-in-store

Thursday, March 31, 12-3 p.m.

Where Fashion and Web 2.0 Collide, 12 p.m.
Dave Delaney, social media strategist (davemadethat.com)
Nicholas Holland, CEO, Centresource Interactive Agency
Rachel Lang, marketing director, Project Artisan
Zarna Surti, blogger (Zarna’s Runway)

American Luxury, 1:45 p.m.
Jeff Garner, designer, Prophetik
Robin Keyser, founder, Project Artisan
Matt Springer, manager, Billy Reid

Unemployed last year? How to get the tax breaks you deserve
(ARA) - At the end of 2010, 14.5 million people were unemployed and many more were out of work at one time or another throughout the year. In preparing 2010 tax returns, people who've been unemployed should make sure they are getting every available tax break they deserve and preparing their taxes correctly.

"Being out of work is stressful enough. Not knowing if you're getting all the tax breaks you should, or being concerned you're going to make mistakes that may cost you, just adds to the stress," says Gary Lundberg  a tax software professional with CompleteTax. CompleteTax is an online tax software program offering free federal tax preparation for people who were unemployed during 2010.

He offers these tax tips to help people who have been unemployed.

1. Understand what your tax responsibilities are. People who are out of work are still responsible for filing a tax return and paying income taxes. This includes taxes on unemployment benefits or severance benefits they may have received.

Many people incorrectly believe that simply being out of work means they do not have to prepare a tax return or pay taxes, according to a nationwide survey conducted by CompleteTax of more than 1,000 taxpayers.

"Even though you still have to file a tax return, your income is likely lower than in previous years, so there's a good chance you may have a refund coming," says Lundberg.

2. Make sure to get all the tax breaks you deserve. Being out of work may allow people to take advantage of several credits and deductions. For example, certain job-search expenses can be deducted if you're looking for a job in your current profession. These include:

* Travel for job interviews
* Printing and mailing resumes
* Outplacement firm fees

However, the CompleteTax survey found that many taxpayers also incorrectly believe they can deduct haircuts or clothes necessary for job interviews, a home office to use in their job search and classes to learn new skills outside their trade.

Many taxpayers also mistakenly believe that simply being out of work allows them to deduct their health care costs. While in some instances, people who are unemployed can deduct their health care costs, other criteria also must be met.

"You want to make sure you know what you can and can't claim. By using a tax program that includes resources to help you make those decisions, you can be confident you're completing your taxes accurately and getting the maximum tax refund you deserve," says Lundberg.

3. Look for affordable tax prep and file as soon as possible. People using online tax preparation programs can often prepare and file their tax returns for less than $70. People who are out of work may be able to file for considerably less. For example, Lundberg notes, CompleteTax offers free federal tax preparation for people who were unemployed during 2010.

People who were out of work also want to file as early as possible. "If you were unemployed, you'll especially want your refund as soon as possible," says Lundberg. "If you e-file and choose direct deposit, you could have your money in as few as eight days."

For more tips on tax preparation and to read the nationwide survey on unemployment and taxes go to www.CompleteTax.com.

Top 2011 gardening trends: gardening with a purpose takes root
(ARA) - Put on your garden gloves and join in the fun because "gardening with a purpose" is taking root.

The purpose may be to grow your own food or create urban sanctuaries, but planting for a greener good is changing neighborhoods and communities - one garden at a time.

According to the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, homeowners are growing more of their own food - more herbs, vegetables and fruit trees - both in dedicated vegetable gardens and mixed in the garden among flowers and shrubs.

But it's not just food production that's driving today's gardener. As backyard conservationists, gardeners are transforming yards, gardens, rooftops and even urban alleys into green and productive spaces.

Here's a glimpse of what Susan McCoy, garden trend spotter, sees for 2011.

* Gardening with a purpose
Nine out of 10 households want to manage their lawns and gardens in an environmentally friendly way, according to the National Gardening Association.

"Gardens continue to reflect awareness of how our landscapes enhance and improve the environment around us," Patricia St. John, president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, says of this trend.

Since healthy plants start with healthy soil, people are looking for sustainable and organic soils like OMRI-listed, compost-based, premium-blend potting soil from Organic Mechanics Soil Company. This all-purpose premier blend is good for all your plants and good for the earth.

* Eco-scaping
The move to de-lawn large tracks of turf and transform lawns into sustainable landscapes is achievable with the right plants that use less water and pesticides.

Beautiful native plants like Solidago "Solar Cascade," exclusively available from North Creek Nurseries, part of The American Beauties Native Plant collection, are low-maintenance plants that attract wildlife and beneficial pollinators like butterflies, bees and birds. Proceeds benefit the National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat Program.

* Sustainable containers
For small space gardens, growing food in containers makes sense. Blended containers with herbs and veggies provide a one-two combo for freshness and convenience. And, containers blooming with natives, re-bloomers and ornamental grasses beautify spaces and benefit the environment.

* Succulents
Dry gardening using less water is bubbling across the nation. Attractive and low-maintenance succulents have showy flowers and thick, fleshy foliage that stores water like a camel's hump.

Drought-tolerant and able to thrive in a variety of conditions, succulents look great in small gardens and large landscapes. Get ideas from Costa Farms on varieties that you can mix with perennials, containers and standalone or in roof gardens.

* Indoor gardening
From "steampunk" Victorian hipster decor rocking among young urbanites to upscale suburban homes, decorating with houseplants like orchids, ferns and palms is hot.

Chic and easy to grow, orchids add a lavish touch to any room. Plus these hard-working beauties clean indoor air of volatile organic compounds and provide oxygen.

Phalaenopsis (moth) orchids as well as other varieties are perfect choices for affordable, colorful plants that look as comfortable in 21st century homes as they did in Victorian days. To learn more about the health benefits of indoor houseplants, check out www.O2forYou.org.

* Growing up with vertical gardening
"Vertical gardens are becoming increasingly popular and will grow far beyond anything we can envision," says Joe Zazzera, with Plant Solutions, Inc. and Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB.org). "Businesses are seeing the productivity, environmental quality and return on investment that indoor plantings and vertical living walls are bringing to their projects."

From containers with climbing vines, flowers and veggies to vertical walls blooming with edibles, plants are growing up.

* Urban farming and CSAs
In step with the move to reinvigorate communities, urban farming and Community Supported Agriculture farms (CSAs) are springing up nationwide. Urban farming "micro-farms" are converting small spaces in blighted areas into thriving farms that grow fresh produce for inner city communities.

CSAs offer fresh produce and provide the chance to learn about varieties, maintaining plants and sharing experiences.

* New Urbanism
Sustainable urban communities that offer spots to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle are on the rise.

Planting water-wise plants, collecting rainwater, building walkable streets, and fostering diversity of shops, homes and apartments with less turf and more plants encourages better stewardship of the earth, and reconnects everyone as fellow stewards of resources and communities.

"We had trouble wrapping our heads around saving the rain forests," says McCoy, "But we clearly can wrap our arms around saving our own backyards. Digging and planting gardens brings awareness that we're all earth's caretakers."

For a complete look at the Garden Media Group 2011 Garden Trends visit: www.gardenmediagroup.com.