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CROZET gazette
FEBRUARY 2013
WAHS Drama —continued from page 24 christina@crozetgazette.com
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The Perfect Snow Day
rowing up there was nothing I looked forward to more than a snow day. Now as a parent they can be more of a source of stress than a relaxing day off. It’s helpful for me to have a arsenal of activities for the kiddos and myself for snow day success. Remind yourself during these days at home, make it special! After everyone is all bundled up, make a game out of going outside. Look for tracks in the snow. Take a walk. And of course, sled! In my hometown in Georgia, we didn’t get much snow, and often improvised with our sleds—try a plastic trashcan lid for an impromptu stand-in when you are short a sled or saucer. On a very cold snow day, you can try making frozen bubbles. Mix 1/2 cup soap powder (borax), 1/2 cup
sugar, and 3 cups hot water. Using a bubble wand, slowly blow a large bubble and catch it on the wand. Let the bubble sit on the wand for about 5 minutes to freeze, then admire your wintery crystal ball. Back inside, use your newlyfound time to pull out projects that always seem to be put off. Consider sorting through your old pictures, sharing memories with the kids, or adding new photos to your photo albums. No perfect snow day is complete without something warm in the kitchen. This is the perfect time to try any long-cook recipe you’ve been thinking about. When the meal is complete, set a fancy table for dinner and chat about your snow day adventures.
Saturday March 8 & 9 at 8 p.m., and/or Sunday March 10 at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door Student and senior tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. There will also be a preview show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 for the cost of a donation. Tickets will be sold at WAHS and
at Over the Moon Bookstore. Western is also participating in ArtFest in the West, a local arts fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lodge at Old Trail. At this event you can enjoy performances by the WAHS Jazz Band, the WAHS Orchestra, the Henley Jazz Band, a swing-dance lesson, and even selections from Little Shop of Horrors (scheduled for about 8 p.m.). See you at the show!
FOR SALE: 2 BUILDING LOTS IN CROZET
.255 acre for $58,000; .395 acre for $86,000. On Blue Ridge Avenue, one block west of downtown. Zoned R-6; each lot can be configured for two units (such as garage apartments). Public water & sewer adjoining. Call 434-823-2291.