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contents features

Account Executives Tamara Bodford / Kelley Carnall / Adele Casanova Jennie Hess / Teresa Hodge / Heather Spivey Brooke Johnson

4 Stages of Christmas— Through the Years

6 The 2012 Outdoor Holiday Market from Laurel Leigh Gardening

10 Don’t Get Caught in the Dark!/Honda of WS

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62 The Unexpected Joy of Christmas

12 Kilwins Ice Cream, Chocolates & 64 Coping with Holiday Stress Fudge Opens at Thruway Center

14 Your Pilates Place: Teaching Our Daughters that Strong is the New Beautiful

16 Meadowlark Meals— Feeding the Children

18 Brynn’s Frozen Yogurt 22 Songs for the Season 24 The Perfect Teacher Gifts 27 COVER Story: Nathan Tabor and ChristmasToyDrive.com

30 Yellow Wolf Farm 32 Medication Compliance Packaging/Tanglewood Pharmacy

34 I Think I Saw Santa Claus!

36 Forsyth Country Day School Hosts Biennial Teacher Conference

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66 Don’t Let This Be the Last Year of Magic/Triad Moms on Main

70 Goin’ Postal for the Holidays 76 Frank Voltz 78 Forsyth Country Day School Big Buddy Team Mentors

Hey, kids! Our newest writer here at Forsyth Family is Raven the horse (see his article on page 72).

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December 2012 thanks to everyone who joined our Walk for Wishes Team and helped us celebrate our 5-year anniversary! It was a wonderful event and a perfect evening to enjoy the magical Festival of Lights at Tanglewood.

Kate Berry with Make a Wish did a wonderful job with her first year of organizing it all. It was especially meaningful to celebrate the “wish” kids on stage before we ventured on our walk. A special thanks to Keela and Ketchie Creek for the beautifully decorated cupcakes you surprised me with! Not only were they picture-perfect, but yummy and delicious as well! What a wonderful way to celebrate this milestone!

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Christmas is my favorite holiday of all and therefore December is a very special month! I have but one wish this Christmas and that is for my teenage nephew Ryan to be cured! Sadly, the cancer that we celebrated being gone in August has reared its ugly head again. So, I ask for any and all prayers to get him and his family through this.

These experiences sure make you appreciate the everyday normal stuff. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, so live and love every day to the fullest, not only this holiday, but every day!

Our cover story this month features ChristmasToyDrive.com and the family of Nathan Tabor. He obviously understands the true meaning of Christmas and he and his family are taking the philosophy of “it’s better to give than receive” to a new level. His joining forces with the Salvation Army will ensure that a whole lot of children will have toys this Christmas!

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One final note as our holiday season begins…. I’ve been deeply saddened by the divisiveness caused from the recent presidential election. Aren’t we all Americans, after all? My prayer for our nation is to put aside all the partisanship and to work together for the greater good. Why not build each other up instead of trying to tear each other down? Despite our current situation, we are still a great nation, with so many more liberties and freedoms than a host of other countries. A land of opportunity with endless possibilities if you only dare to dream! So dream, Forsyth County residents, and may your holiday be filled with joy!

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STAGES OF CHRISTMAS– THROUGH THE YEARS

By Vonda Henderson your favorite stage of Christmas? I’m not talking about the 12 days of Christmas, or the shopping and frantic pace that consumes us at some point, in spite of our best efforts to think we’ve planned and are ready. There’s always a last-minute something we forgot—from a gift, a card, to the eggnog for Christmas dinner. I’m referring to stages of our lives—our first remembered Christmas, family milestones—our personal stages.

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One of my first memories of Christmas is when we lived in Alabama and traveled to my grandparents in Kentucky. Why I remember is probably the snow and ice, and my Dad and other men helping push cars up a hill on the way. I don’t know why that stuck in my mind all these years.

The childhood stage of Christmas is always a special one. It’s where you savor in your mind your favorite toy that you wished for and actually got.

Mine was my Tiny Tears doll. I have a picture of me opening her, and now when I look at it, I see not just the doll, but the loving expressions of my Mom and Dad. As children, we don’t see those looks, but years later, we do, and we value them.

The teenage stage is unique—I think any parent who has or had teenagers will attest to this, too. Yes, the gift list is long and very specific. Very.

Down to the exact color, label, and where to get it.

Factor in the electronics era and you have a nightmare of stuff you don’t understand, but evidently everybody in the world has one but your child. How remiss of you!

Fortunately, we all survived this period and the payback our parents probably wished upon us, when they said—“I hope you have a kid just like you one day!”

Let’s just move on, shall we?

Remember the first years when you were on your own? Those were the lean years.

Realizing that that Christmas tree cost a lot more than you imagined, and what were you going to decorate it with, if you did buy it. If you were a crafty person, you might remember cardboard stars covered in aluminum, or maybe you just had a table tree, or did without, so that you could buy the gifts you wanted for family and friends.

Remember your child’s first Christmas?

Since in my case, my daughter was born Christmas Day, it’s doubly special. For years, I made a new ornament for her every year as part of her birthday. To this day, we have a birthday cake and a birthday present separate from Christmas. For all you who have a Christmas birthday, I understand, and never get the one card for both (“Happy Birthday” and “Merry Christmas”)—they need to be different.

We come full circle and are the adults traveling back home, or are the ones waiting and looking out the window for the kids to get home. Christmas starts when you see them. You celebrate the time you have with them and the fun of seeing excitement from young and old, from givers to receivers.

Whatever your family traditions, they are special for a different reason at every stage of your life. Enjoy them and embrace them—they are part of who you are and make each of us special.

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The 2012 Outdoor Holiday Market from Laurel Leigh Gardening

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

décor is all around, and no matter how well you decorate your home, you will undoubtedly find yourself eyeing others’ festive pieces.

This year, instead of searching all over for everything to make your holiday season perfect, save time and find it all at Laurel Leigh Gardening’s Outdoor Holiday Market.

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“We offer a wide variety of functional and unique holiday merchandise,” said Kristin Jones, General Manager of the market. “We have the new, easy-to-assemble Moravian stars in both 21-inch and 12-inch sizes, as well as string lights with small clear Moravian stars. Novelty holiday lights are very popular gifts, including ‘Jingle Bells, Shotgun Shells,’ and lights with fish, golf balls, tractors, etc.

We have handmade ornaments featuring hunting and fishing images, as well as small ‘artist-made’ Moravian star ornaments that are each signed and numbered by the artist.

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The Hope Star from ‘Just in Crystal’ also makes a beautiful and meaningful gift.”

Looking for more greenery? “We are making beautiful custom wreaths, both everlasting and live North Carolina Fraser Fir wreaths in multiple sizes,” said Jones. “Our offering of bows and ribbon, as well as wreath accessories is second to none, and we offer custom-designed wreaths to fit your decor.”

Laurel Leigh Gardening has been doing garden design, installation and maintenance for four years in the Winston-Salem area.

Kristin Jones uses her design degree from The Savannah College of Art & Design, as well as her ten years of experience at both the corporate and residential levels, to successfully manage

the holiday market and a cut- flower market in the summer. “The Outdoor Holiday Market follows right along with the trend toward more local retailers, local artists and growers, as evidenced by the number of small farmers’ markets in Winston-Salem,” said Jones.

For those who already have everything they need to decorate in style, holiday treats are the final piece of the puzzle. “Our Christmas treats include Moravian cookie gift tins, ‘Goodness Gracie’ toffee cookies, ‘Red Rocker’ candy coated with white chocolate, ‘Rosa’s Cheese Straws’ and fresh sugar cake daily from Winkler’s Bakery in Old Salem,” said Jones.

Nothing says Christmas like goodies from Old Salem, so make sure to stock up before the family and friends arrive! “We hope to meet our customers’ needs for holiday decor and gifts with ‘individual’ customer service and a welcoming smile,” said Jones.

The 2012 Outdoor Holiday Market from Laurel Leigh Gardening runs Thursdays– Saturdays until December 22nd from 12–8 p.m. at the corner of Country Club Road and Styers Ferry Road.

For more information, call 336.748.0996, email llgardening@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.laurelleighgardening.com, where you can order your holiday favorites directly. You can also find it on Facebook at Laurel Leigh Holiday Market.

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So You Think You Know...

How the Tradition of Sending Christmas Cards Began?

By Heather Spivey

of us receive them, and many of us send them.

They begin rolling in, if not before Thanksgiving, then shortly thereafter.

They come in all forms, from a simple family photo to loads of information about what the family has been up to the past year—starting with the big promotion that “Joe” got, down to great aunt Hazel (we all have one) and her recent hip replacement success.

Christmas Cards! (Or Hanukah, Kwanza however you celebrate—they’re coming). We send them to friends & family that we see often, to others that we just keep in touch with once a year.

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With the holidays just a few weeks away, the mailing of Christmas cards made me stop to ask two things. First, although today we have such technical new ways of communicating, like e-cards, texts, etc…is the traditional method of mailing “Christmas Cards” through the US Postal Service in decline? Second, how did this tradition of mailing Christmas cards begin?

Sending Christmas cards was a custom that began in England in the early 19th century. Then, it was common for British students to keep their parents updated by sending progress reports around Christmas time. The students would write about their accomplishments and good grades—showing off their penmanship and artwork. The letters were intended to impress their parents in hopeful exchange for presents and money for all of their positive efforts put forth in school.

Christmas cards really exploded when they began to be printed and marketed as actual Christmas cards. In 1839, a businessman, Sir Henry Cole, asked J.C. Horsley to make a card recognizing the Christmas holiday that he could send to his friends and acquaintances. This is widely regarded as the first official Christmas card, and the tradition began.

When it spread to the US, the Postal Service initially was concerned about this trend, because they didn’t have the manpower to handle all of the cards, and actually tried to discourage people from mailing the cards. Now, estimates range from 1.5 to 2 billion cards that are sent each year, and it’s the Postal Service’s high season. And yes, the number of cards sent through “snail mail” is in decline (though the number is still huge), as people send e-cards or use other electronic media, saving the cost of production and mailing, and, more importantly for many, the time of writing, sealing, stamping and mailing.

You could be the one that sends the card with the full page enclosure, or you could be on the receiving end. I have to admit I enjoy receiving them—it sometimes makes me feel better about what’s going on in my life, or perhaps inspires me to try something new. So, thank you to all of those folks that take the time to recap their year. As for us, we’ll just continue to send out our traditional family photo that we managed to capture at the last minute.

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Keep Your Family Warm and Safe this Winter By A. Keith Tilley

• Maintain your generator according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for peak performance and safety. the recent weather patterns producing storms of historic proportion along the East Coast, the value of having a portable generator on hand for emergencies has never been more apparent. Having your own portable generator provides the assurance that in the event of a power outage, you know your family will be protected. Just knowing you won’t have to worry about the lights, heat, or refrigeration in these situations can provide valuable piece of mind, even when power is not an issue.

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Honda of Winston-Salem, located at 591 South Stratford Road in Winston Salem, would like to help by offering these important safety tips, provided by The National Safety Council, when operating your portable generator.

• Always read and follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions before running generator.

• Engines emit carbon monoxide. Never use a generator inside your home, garage, crawl space, or other enclosed areas. Fatal fumes can build up, and neither a fan, nor open doors and windows can provide enough fresh air.

• Only use your generator outdoors, away from open windows, vents, or doors.

• Use a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector in the area where you’re running a generator.

• Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Allow the generator engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling and always use fresh gasoline. If you do not plan to use your generator in 30 days, don’t forget to stabilize the gas with fuel stabilizer.

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• Never operate the generator near combustible materials.

• If you have to use extension cords, be sure they are of the grounded type and are rated for the application.

Coiled cords can get extremely hot; always uncoil cords and lay them in flat, open locations.

• Never plug your generator directly into your home outlet. If you are connecting a generator into your home electrical system, have a qualified electrician install a Power Transfer Switch.

• Generators produce powerful voltage— never operate under wet conditions. Take precautions to protect your generator from exposure to rain and snow.

Thanks to Honda of Winston Salem, you can now feel more comfortable, knowing you’re better informed and ready to purchase your new portable generator today. Honda of Winston Salem is happy to provide you with even more information and assistance in purchasing the right model to fit your needs and budget. Owner Rick

Chappell adds, “As winter approaches, it is important to not only consider your options for back-up power sources and heating needs, but to review the maintenance and safety tips for your generator. Our power equipment specialists are trained to guide you in selecting the appropriate generator model, and in providing instruction on safely powering the necessities during a time of emergency.”

So, visit Honda of Winston-Salem on South Stratford Road (between the two I-40s) and see the fine selection they have to offer. You can also visit their website at www.hondaws.com and let them help you keep your family safe and protected this winter.

Information and recommendations are compiled from sources believed to be reliable. The National Safety Council and Honda of Winston-Salem, along with Forsyth Family magazine and its writers, make no guarantee as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency or completeness of such information or recommendations. Other or additional safety measures may be required under particular circumstances.

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Kilwins Ice Cream, Chocolates & Fudge Opens at Thruway Center

By Kristi Johnson Marion Center is thriving with new life from stores like Trader Joe’s, White House/Black Market and Plow & Hearth, all of which opened in the shopping center this year. Tucked between Digits and The Juice Shop is the cherry on top—Kilwins Chocolate, Fudge & Ice Cream shop, which will be opening its doors there in late November. While taking in the wonderful holiday shopping there, be sure to treat yourself to a festive waffle cone of creamy peppermint ice cream and pick up some of their famous Mackinac Island fudge for later.

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You'll find decadent ice creams, creamy fudge, popcorns, brittles, fresh taffy and more at Kilwins. When asked what their favorite Kilwins treats are, Barry favors the turtle fudge, while Mardie loves the salted caramel ice cream, but admits that toasted coconut is a close second.

Kilwins ice creams, chocolates and treats have been a sweet part of Americana for decades, “Sweet in Every Sense Since 1947.” New owners, Barry and Mardie Worst, wanted to bring this sweet heritage to Winston-Salem. The Worsts previously owned the World Bazaar store at Silas Creek Crossing. The couple retired in 2008, but missed the hustle and bustle of the life of a shop-keep. Longtime fans of the Kilwins shop in Blowing Rock, the couple looked into the franchise and found it to be managed well. Kilwins values are simple: “Treat others as you want to be treated; do your best, and have fun!” These values translate directly to a culture of people who are driven to provide an exceptional confectionery experience.

“We hope to bring a little of the mountains and the Kilwins fun to Winston-Salem,” said Barry. To honor the well-established Winston-Salem holiday traditions of productions of The Nutcracker, Kilwins will offer a selection of “Nutcracker Sweets,” including a Nutcracker Sweet ice cream, Nutcracker Sweet caramel corn and chocolate Nutcrackers. Another holiday favorite, peppermint ice cream, will also be available.

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Teaching Our Daughters that Strong is the New Beautiful

Writer Kristi Marion & Daughter Ella

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mothers, we are all so busy with our work and our kids that it is difficult to take “me” time to work out. By doing Pilates together, my daughter and I are taking care of our bodies and nurturing our relationship at the same time. It is one way I can spend time with her and set an example that her health is important. Because she is working out with me, it makes her feel like a big girl, and it is a much healthier alternative to MommyDaughter dates at the ice cream shop. Pilates has helped improve her splits for ballet class as well.

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Pilates for Kids at Your Pilates Place Ashlyn Vernon, certified Pilates instructor at Your Pilates Place, has been performing Pilates conditioning since the age of 9. With her training and over 10 years of experience, she remembers what it is like to take Pilates as a child, and communicates the movements in ways that are easy to understand. My daughter, Ella, age 9, and I take her “Duets” together. Ella really enjoys Pilates. She especially loves the controlled gymnastic-like flips and pull-ups performed on the “Cadillac” equipment. Ashlyn watches Ella very carefully and “spots” her to protect her from falling. There is no pressure to perform movements that she isn’t comfortable doing.

I must admit that I was thrilled when my daughter proudly told about my successful (upside-down) candlestick pose!

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Benefits for Children Pilates is a body-conditioning routine that focuses on building strength, flexibility, and improving posture and mental concentration through controlled movements. Usually, Pilates is thought of as an adult exercise, but children can reap the same health benefits from practicing Pilates as adults. Pilates can help children stay fit, strengthen their core muscles, improve posture and maintain flexibility. It is recommended by the Center for Disease Control that children get 60 minutes of exercise each day. While fitness for children should focus primarily on aerobic exercise, strength training is also recommended three times per week.

Flexibility Flexibility training is often neglected, especially since children are generally much more flexible than adults. Pilates helps foster and maintain the flexibility of young tendons and muscles, and improves children’s performance in other extracurricular activities, such as gymnastics, cheerleading and dance.

Mental Concentration It is recommended that children be at least 9 years old before beginning Pilates. Correct form and positioning is crucial for successful results and the prevention of injuries.

Listening and concentration skills must be developed well enough to be able to focus on

one group of muscles at a time and achieve proper form. Many Pilates positions require focus on one part of the body, slow movements and counting of breaths and/or movements, which engages the mind in the exercise, as well as the body, and increases concentration and mental stamina. No “zoning out” on the treadmill here!

Improved Posture In this technological age, kids spend hours each day in front of the television, playing video games, and hunched over their cell phones, texting—all activities which contribute to poor posture and lead to back and neck pain later in their lives. Pilates movements require correct posture and teach a neutral spine position. Strengthening core muscles also improves posture. As one practices Pilates, body awareness grows and leads to self-correcting posture and bad habitual movements, not just in the Pilates studio, but in our everyday lives.

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state- and district-wide. I can’t help but think hunger must have something to do with the ability to retain information and focus on tests. Finally, I broke down the educational and social challenges that children suffering from food insecurity might face. After listening to me speak about the need, my desire to help and my passion, Dr. Raymer kindly stated that he was willing to let me move ahead in starting a program at Meadowlark.”

Meadowlark Meals – Feeding the Children

By Susan Woodall all hear about situations that tear at our hearts. Most of the time our reaction is, “How tragic, but what can I do that would really make a difference?” Fortunately, there are those who see a need and go above and beyond to help. The Allen family is one such example.

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When her daughter Riley (now a third grader) came home one day with concerns about fellow students, Kameron Allen took notice.

“Initially, my older daughter came home from 2nd grade telling me that there were children in her class who never brought a snack, but seemed hungry,” said Allen. “When I joined her for lunch, I did notice some kids with rather small lunches and children who showed some signs of not having enough to eat. All of my elementary teaching has been done in Title 1 schools, so I wasn’t a stranger to the signs of hunger. However, I honestly didn’t fully open my eyes and heart to the problem until about March of last year, when I heard some inspiring women speaking about the seriousness of food insecurity in Forsyth County.”

Although many churches and organizations have become involved with the Feeding America Backpack Program, Allen realized that Meadowlark Elementary did not qualify under their guidelines.

After doing research, Allen approached Dr. Raymer, the principal at Meadowlark, with her concerns and plans to start the Meadowlark Meals program. “Dr. Raymer is a very approachable, kind man, but I wanted to make sure I was prepared and convincing,” said Allen. “I put together a handout for him that outlined the number of children in Forsyth County suffering from food insecurity. Then I broke it down to highlight the need at Meadowlark. During the 2010–2011 school year; there were 120 students at Meadowlark who were eligible for the free lunch program. Another 22 qualified for reduced lunch eligibility. That accounted for almost 20% of the Meadowlark population two years ago. There are now almost 100 more students at Meadowlark, so I knew the need had likely increased. I also laid out the End-of-Grade test scores, which are quite impressive at Meadowlark. However, the numbers show that economically disadvantaged students do tend to score lower,

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After speaking with Heather Leach and Becky Reynolds, who started similar programs at other schools, Allen began approaching members of the community to get involved. The G3 church has been quite supportive, along with teachers, friends and neighbors. Riley and brother Aidan (age 6) wanted to do their part in raising money and awareness. Riley decided a bake sale was in order. She had held one with friends and donated the money to the Red Cross after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Together, and with help from neighbors, the two raised $300. Along with monetary donations, Allen has received donations of food, as well.

Following recommended nutritional guidelines, Meadowlark Meals will provide two meals per day each weekend for up to 50 students.

Although Meadowlark Meals is still in the process of stocking the food pantry, Allen’s goal is to be feeding children by Thanksgiving weekend.

The Allen children are obviously no strangers to showing compassion to those less fortunate. “I feel good about helping [the students] because I think it’s going to make them feel really happy,” said Riley. “Then they won’t have to be hungry on weekends anymore. And I think they might get to eat a snack, so they won’t be hungry for the day.” “I feel good, and I hope they feel good, too,” Aidan added. “And I hope it helps them a lot, so they will have food to help them and help their family.”

As an ongoing project, Allen will continue to need the support of the community in order for the Meadowlark Meals program to reach every student in need.

“Hunger doesn’t just fall within certain school boundaries,” said Allen. “It could be the family next door, or the child sitting next to your son or daughter in class.

I can’t imagine the heartache a parent must feel when they have to tell their child there isn’t any dinner. It is my hope that we can provide a little extra nourishment and some hope.”

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Prior to the procedure, patients will often undergo an MRI to fully assess the size, number, and location of the fibroids, determine if the tumors can be embolized, and detect alternative causes of the symptoms thus avoiding ineffective treatments.

The procedure takes about two hours and is performed in an interventional radiology procedure room. Patients are awake and comfortable with the use of intravenous sedation. Afterwards, patients are admitted to the hospital for overnight observation and are administered intravenous medications to control pain and cramping. These are changed to oral medications the morning after the procedure, and patients can eat a regular diet.

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The song playing on the loudspeaker in the mall tells us it’s “the season to be jolly.” Many people going about their holiday activities feel anything but jolly. With minds racing and stomachs churning, the feeling is more like that whirlybird in the old Gene Autrey song. The reasons are many: financial stress . . . unemployment . . . family gatherings . . . bereavement . . . or simply too much to do and too little time.

There are certain physical and mental states that are incompatible with anxiety. Practicing relaxation and gratitude can help to reduce the holiday jitters. So, who has time to practice ANYTHING?! It’s surprisingly simple. Here are just a few examples.

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Thank someone every day.

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Regardless of the reason for stress and anxiety, the resulting feelings and responses are pretty universal (sort of like being run over by a reindeer!). When we are anxious, we are tense and irritable; we have poor concentration, disrupted sleep, racing thoughts, increased muscle tension. There’s nothing jolly about anxiety.

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Pay it forward . . . call or write someone who is lonely.

Silent Night (by Hans Gruber) Another practice that is incompatible with anxiety is mindfulness. Mindfulness is the opposite of multitasking (yes, you must give up the “to do” list for at least a few minutes). Mindfulness means paying complete attention to your experience of the present moment, without judgment or comment. Get out of your head (where the list lives) and use your senses.

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We Wish You . . . (We Wish You a Merry Christmas – old English tune) Put relaxation, gratitude and mindfulness on your holiday shopping list. They make great gifts for yourself and others; they take just a few minutes; one size fits; and, best of all, they’re free!

I’m Dreaming . . .

(White Christmas by Irving Berlin) Are you dreaming of a white Christmas, a quiet time with a few friends, a religious celebration, a house covered with lights, a boisterous family event, or something you’ve never done before? There are many excellent books (e.g., Unplug the Christmas Machine by Robinson and Staeheli) for helping families thoughtfully choose those holiday activities and observances that are meaningful, and discard those that are not. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate the holidays, it is important that you be able to enjoy them!

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The Perfect Teacher Gifts

By Jeannie Evans Do Not Slay the Messenger.

a classroom teacher, I acquired quite a collection of classic teacher gifts—apple ornaments, apple plaques, and numerous other apple-themed decorations. While these gifts were special to me because of their givers, I believe there are far more appreciated gifts we can give our children’s teachers throughout the school year. Most will cost you little if any money, but they will make a huge difference in the morale of these special people who are nurturing and educating our world’s future leaders. Here are a few suggestions of meaningful year-long gifts for teachers:

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The expression “slaying the messenger” derives from the ancient practice of a messenger being sent to deliver a message of bad news and being killed by the receiver of the news. Teachers are usually the ones to share the observations that a child is struggling and may need extra help in a particular area. Understand that teachers are on your side and want to work with you to make your child a successful learner, so please don’t take out your frustration about the message on the messengers who deliver it.

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Most teachers invest much time, energy, care and their own money in educating their students.

Teachers are definitely not perfect, but please choose carefully the setting in which you choose to vent your frustration about a teacher. When parents express disrespect for a teacher in front of a child, it will likely be reflected in the student’s attitude in the classroom. Request a parentteacher conference to address your concerns.

The old saying applies in most public settings: “If you can’t find something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”

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• Gift cards for small treats (coffee, favorite restaurants or stores)

Teachers need time at the beginning of the day to do last-minute tasks in the classroom and to get their students settled for the day. Send a note or e-mail to request a conference time, instead of trying to talk when you bring your child to school.

• Notes and pictures from you and your child • Something handmade by your child

• Donations to a favorite charity Enjoy your holiday season…and keep giving those year-long gifts to the special teachers in your life!

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Notes of encouragement from parents to teachers mean the world to dedicated educators. After long and tiring days of teaching, seeing positive words from a parent can make a huge difference in a teacher’s attitude. If you observe your child’s teacher going above and beyond what is required, please tell other parents and the principal what you are seeing that teacher do and how much you appreciate it.

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A Legacy of Helping Others “The Salvation Army has been in Winston-Salem, NC, since 1907, and I believe we have been doing some type of Christmas assistance since then. It is a true blessing to be able to serve our community, and the ChristmasToyDrive.com project is just another way that we can reach out and make a difference in lives,” stated Ellen Bliven, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, The Salvation Army of Winston-Salem and Greensboro. the yearly hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it’s easy to lose sight of the true spirit of the holiday, which is, “it is better to give than to receive.” For Nathan Tabor, local businessman and founder of ChristmasToyDrive.com, the idea of giving at Christmas means making a child’s holiday memories brighter by insuring they have a toy under the tree, which he does through his charity ChristmasToyDrive.com. “Since I can remember, Christmas has always been a special time for me and my family, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Over the years, my love of Christmas and the desire to share it with others has intensified tremendously. For years, I’ve decorated my house with over 100,000 lights dancing to music, been part of the Brenner Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees and collected toys for children in Ukraine, but I always wanted to do more,” stated Nathan.

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Seeing Christmas Through the Eyes of a Father The feeling of wanting to do more for others grew gradually, but it took on a whole new meaning when Nathan became a father to daughter, Abigail, in 2005. “When my wife and I welcomed our daughter into the world, we knew that we wanted her to grow up and know two things about Christmas…the birth of Jesus and that ‘it is better to give than to receive.’ From Abigail’s first Christmas, we started giving toys away, telling our daughter that the toys were for other children, so they could enjoy Christmas,” Nathan commented. Now at 7 ½ years old, Abigail understands the reason behind helping others and loves doing her part for the toy drive, along with raising money for The Salvation Army. “Last year Abigail stood by our driveway with her kettle and bell, taking donations as people drove by to see our lights. She raised over $500 for The Salvation Army in one night,” said Nathan.

From 2005 ‘til 2009, the Tabor family shipped several thousand toys, clothing and hygiene items to orphanages in Ukraine. By the sixth year, the Tabors had collected over 1,500 toys, giving some to Brenner Children’s Hospital and local churches, and shipping the rest to Ukraine. In 2011, we realized there was a growing need right here in the Piedmont Triad, and we wanted to help fill that need, along with continuing our Ukraine donations. In order to do that, we would need to structure our distribution and form a 501c3. But this was going to take a lot of time, energy and money. Then it occurred to me, why not partner with the Salvation Army? Everyone knows the great reputation of The Salvation Army,” commented Nathan.

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Each Christmas, The Salvation Army serves thousands of families in many ways. “In 2011, with the help of hundreds of volunteers and donors, The Salvation Army served 3,206 families in need. Donations helped provide food, toys and stockings on Christmas morning to 7,600 children. Our goal this year is to be able to provide assistance to everyone who comes to us for help,” Ellen said. During the holidays, ‘help’ takes many forms, from food and clothing to toys, making the partnership of The Salvation Army and ChristmasToyDrive.com an important one.

“For the past two years, our partnership with The Salvation Army has been great! 100% of what we raise goes to buying toys and 100% of what is given is tax-deductable. Now all we need are more families, churches and businesses to get involved,” stated Nathan.

But what if during the holiday season you just don’t have the time to shop for Christmas toys? Nathan and his elves, also known as volunteers, including daughter Abigail, will do it for you. “We love to get toys to give away, but the monetary donations that we receive for ChristmasToyDrive.com are used to buy toys, which we then prepare for delivery.

Individuals, families, churches and local companies, including Lowes Home Improvement, BB&T, Frank Myers Auto Maxx and Matt Hiller Nationwide, along with many others, donate funds to purchase toys,” Nathan commented.

“We even have 92.3 The Rock as our media sponsor.”

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One Toy, One Life Changed Giving is an important part of the holiday season and not just to your family and friends. During these difficult times, it is even more important to reach out to the less fortunate and struggling families in our community. “To most children, the Christmas season means presents; however, the reality is that many children won’t have a single gift this year. Getting a toy on Christmas morning can brighten the day and the life of a child, one gift at a time. Imagine bringing a smile to the face of a needy child during this wonderful, magical time of the year,” Nathan commented.

This year, along with getting toys, we will give each child a Bible, a gospel tract and a coloring book by Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries. To learn more, visit ChristmasBibleDrive.com So, as you start marking off the gifts on your list, think about adding just one more, because just one present may seem small to you, but it can mean the world to a child in need this Christmas.

For more information, including submission guidelines and items needed, email Nathan@NathanTabor.com or visit www.christmastoydrive.com. For information on The Salvation Army, visit www.SalvationArmyWS.org. Volunteers are needed.

Beginning Nov. 26th, 2012, toy donations can be dropped off at The Salvation Army’s Christmas Warehouse, located at 680 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC. Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. & Sat., Dec 1st, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Toys need to be donated by December 15th, 2012.

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Well, just because something has “organic” stamped on it at the grocery store, there is no guarantee you are getting what you are paying for, and the only way to be sure you know where your meat comes from is to buy it straight from the farm. As a Triad resident, you are in luck, because Yellow Wolf Farm is the place to go for truly fresh, organic meats and eggs.

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“I started breeding dairy goats and Silver Laced Wyandotte chickens more than 20 years ago,” said Owner Stacy Martin. “People started asking to purchase eggs and meat, and about twelve years later, I found myself farming part-time and working at an animal shelter part-time. I really liked being on the farm, and when the shelter job ended, I decided to farm full-time. The farm was named for my 18-year-old wolf dog that I lost right before I started farming full-time. I wanted a farm name that was unusual and would stick in people’s minds and also one that reflects my love of canines. The farm has gone through some evolution in the past 8 years, from less poultry to more grazing stock, including cattle, and to being totally organic. Although I sell breeding stock, I found that the best way to keep the farm profitable was to sell meat and eggs.”

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To take it a step further, Martin knew the best way to keep people coming back was to sell the best meat and eggs available locally. “We specialize in humanely raised, grass-fed meat, fresh eggs, Heritage breeds of livestock, and goat milk bath and body products,” said Martin.

“Our focus is on safe food, humanely raised food, and on preserving rare livestock breeds. I do not use antibiotics, medicated feeds or hormones in my animals. I do not feel like GMO (genetically modified organism) grains are safe or environmentally friendly, so I feed my animals organic—no soy feeds—and grow feed, also.”

Additionally, meat and eggs created in this environment come with an added bonus. “Customers can expect exceptional taste and quality from humanely raised animals,” said Martin. “Also, pasture-based meats and eggs are more healthy, being lower in calories, cholesterol and saturated fats, and higher in vitamins and Omega 3 fatty acids.

Our products are comparable in price to the higherend, all-natural stores. There are no products in regular grocery stores that compare to the food that we produce.”

Not only does Martin care about her customers, she cares about her animals, as well. “Even, and perhaps especially, animals used for food deserve to lead a good life,” said Martin. “My farm is Animal Welfare Approved, which is the highest certification that there is for farm-animal welfare in the country. I allow my animals to live as natural and stress-free a life as possible, and I have a great reverence for the gift of providing food that they provide us. Genetic diversity in plants and animals is important to me, so I am a member of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, and I raise several breeds of heritage livestock, such as Red Wattle hogs, American Guinea hogs and Tunis Sheep. These breeds were all raised on grass on American farms and were never intended

Ready to give it a try? “Our web site always contains information about where we are during the seasons.

Our Facebook page is also a good way to stay updated. We have a small store on the farm and also sell at the Old Salem Farmers’ Market and the Clemmons Farmers’ Market. We also sell to the Statesville Exchange and Meat Market, Spring House restaurant and the Screaming Rooster.”

For more information about Yellow Wolf Farm, visit www.yellowwolffarm.com or www.yellowwolffarm.blogspot.com, email Stacy@yellowwolffarm.com, or call 336.709.6541.

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Medication Compliance Packaging Pharmacy knows that patients have difficulty not only getting their medications, but problems with taking medications correctly. Given all the medications available, confusion about when to take and how to take medications is now at an all-time high, and only 50% of the population take medications the way they are prescribed. Not to mention other factors that contribute to medication compliance, such as advanced age, vision problems, arthritis, etc.

Tanglewood Pharmacy now provides a service that makes all the confusion go away—medication compliance packaging.

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Medication compliance packaging is an organized way to place medications into individual packages. There are many systems available for patients to use; however, the one used by Tanglewood Pharmacy focuses on placing medications in their own packaging. Each package cup contains medication and specifically tells the patient when to take it. It is easy and more convenient for patients to keep track of their medications when packaged for compliance.

Each packet is labeled with the medication day, date and time to take the medication.

Compliance packaging also serves as a medication calendar. A patient’s medication cups come perfectly organized in colorcoded calendar cards. The medication sections are all included in a 30-day container. Tear off the packet for the correct date and time and take the medications. The next dose will be ready. It is a familiar system for the patient and quite easy to follow, in order to keep track of medications.

Compliance packaging is an excellent tool for refill management. No more need to race to the pharmacy when refills are due.

Tanglewood Pharmacy synchronizes medication refills and prepares them in compliance packaging long before the patient runs out.

Many patients make excellent candidates for compliance packaging. The following concerns are greatly alleviated by means of medications placed in compliance packaging.

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• Taking 6 or more medications on a daily basis • Taking medications at multiple times throughout the day • Having problems getting to the pharmacy and needing delivery • Not getting medications refilled on time • Confusion about WHEN to take medications • Confusion about HOW to take medications • Limited caregiver assistance or living alone • Mechanical problems opening pill bottles One thing to remember is that compliance packaging is not child-proof packaging.

A child, or even a pet, could open the packaged medications more easily.

Therefore, you must keep these medications in a dry spot, out of sunlight, and out of reach of children and animals. The patient will be asked to sign a waiver stating they do not want child-proof caps, in order to qualify for compliance packaging.

Medications that the patient takes on a routine, or daily, basis are placed in compliance packaging. Medications that are only needed during certain situations are not packaged. Over-the-counter and liquid medications are also not able to be placed in compliance packaging. It is as simple as a telephone call to enroll yourself or someone else in the compliance packaging system with Tanglewood Pharmacy. We can even deliver the medications directly to you.

A recent study in the America Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy showed compliance packaging resulted in a 66% reduction in the likelihood that elderly patients may need to be moved to assisted living facilities. Keeping elderly patients at home longer would save billions of dollars annually. So say good-bye to those clunky four-by-seven pill containers and hello to compliance packaging. No need to fill those pill boxes and tote them around all day.

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he’s not working hard at the North Pole, you’ve probably seen Santa at the Festival of Lights, Lewisville parade and the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Forsyth Country Club, or even had breakfast with him, Santa enjoys visiting with the local children of Forsyth County.

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“One of our favorite yearly visits is with the nurses and doctors of Forsyth Medical Center. These people are so dedicated and work so hard, sometimes they don’t get the chance to see Santa with their children, so we brought Santa to them. It is so much fun to visit with the doctors, nurses and their children, and then travel to the patients spreading the good will of Christmas,” says Santa.

But being Santa sometimes isn’t easy, “I get the children that sit on my lap telling me that I don’t exist, I always tell them that not believing in Santa is not believing in the magic of Christmas. ‘Isn’t Christmas without Santa dull?’ I ask, and usually they agree.

Children negotiate with me, telling me that their Mommy or Daddy was being naughty, asking me to not put them on the naughty list. Once at Forsyth Country Club, a child asked me where my reindeer were, and I answered that they were out on the 9th hole. Later in the evening, his father was looking for him and we both wondered if he’d gone to the 9th hole. Sure enough, there he was, looking for my reindeer, upset that someone may have stolen them! I told him they were in the barn being fed, which calmed everyone down. We

all had a nice laugh about that.”

Married to Mrs. Claus for 64 years, both have enjoyed the Christmas season and even enjoy celebrity outside of the Christmas season. “I was sitting in a restaurant eating, and this child came over and watched intently as I took my fork from plate to mouth. Once he saw me eat, he yelled across the restaurant, ‘Mom! Santa DOES eat!’”

Santa laughs when children come up to him anytime during the year and work on their wish list, “I was working out in the pool with Mrs. Claus at the YMCA and this little girl waited patiently for my class to end. When I came out of the pool, she came up to me and said, ‘Santa, can you please bring me skis for Christmas? My Mom and Dad always leave me with Grandma and go on a ski trip; I really want to go with them.’

After Christmas she was waiting by the pool again. When I came out, she hugged me and said, ‘It worked! Thank you Santa! I’m a great skier!’”

Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoy the Christmas season with a large family that includes 4 children, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. “One of our grandchild’s friends bribed her with candy, so she could get a visit with Santa Claus,” says Mrs. Claus. “We always take time to visit with children; they bring the magic of Christmas alive.”

At 85 years old, Santa wonders if he should take a break, but one child at a local garage was very adamant, “You were my Santa as a baby, you’re my Santa now!” Look for Santa and Mrs. Claus at different events around the area and listen for the “Ho, Ho, Ho!”

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Forsyth Country Day School Hosts Biennial Teacher Conference

By Meghan E.W. Corbett November 2, Forsyth Country Day School hosted the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools’ (NCAIS) Biennial Teacher Conference. A distinct honor for a local school, this conference took two years to plan and brought 1,400 educators together for one purpose—bettering themselves and their instructional techniques to benefit their students.

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Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational school that serves 780 students, from its two-year-old class through twelfth grade. For those who are uninvolved in the independent school system, understanding how it works can be confusing, but these schools can offer immense benefits for students and their families. This conference is a shining example of how much goes into making the educational experience at independent schools like FCDS special.

Bringing so many educators together to share ideas and study trends, and also changes to education, can only work in favor of students, and the NCAIS understands how helpful this conference can be to those independent educators. “Because our teachers had such a great opportunity to share with other educators, they have expanded their professional networks and grown professionally themselves,” said Joyce

Henson, Acting Head of school at Forsyth Country Day School. Staying ahead of the curve when it comes to educational innovation is a goal for any instructional institution, and FCDS is no different.

“Hosting the 2012 NCAIS Teacher

Conference provided our faculty with the opportunity to lead and experience 21st-century professional development, so that in line with the theme of the conference, Sustaining Tradition, Promoting Innovation, we can continue to promote innovation in the classroom while maintaining the traditions of independent school education,” said Andy Clifton, an Upper School science teacher at FCDS and Co-Chair of the FCDS NCAIS Conference Steering Committee, along with Casey Raymer. “This was the first time that the NCAIS Teacher Conference has been held in the Triad, and it was a tremendous opportunity to showcase FCDS and the WinstonSalem/Lewisville Community. The 2012 NCAIS Teacher Conference was an excellent opportunity for the entire FCDS community (staff, students and parents) and NCAIS to work collaboratively to offer targeted professional development opportunities for educators from across the state. The opportunity to host the 2012 NCAIS Conference demonstrated the school’s commitment to professional development and our desire to be a leader in the independent school world.”

This year’s conference included a speech from Senator Richard Burr, whose children attended FCDS, and lecture from Pat Bassett, the President of the National Association of Independent Schools, that focused on innovation in the classroom through technology and collaborative learning, as well as hundreds of small presentations by teachers from schools across the state.

Perhaps one of the most impressive results of the conference is the immediate effect the presentations have had on instructors. “Many of the teachers told me that they have already taken what they learned at the conference and used it in their classrooms, so the benefit for students was immediate and will be ongoing,” said Henson. “Going to a conference of this magnitude always brings renewed vision and energy to an educator, and our teachers certainly experienced this as they participated. Ideas and conversations have spurred an examination of what is being delivered in classrooms and improved the outcome.”

For more information about Forsyth Country Day School, call 336.945.3151 or visit the website at www.fcds.org.

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How to be Stress-Free for the Holidays: Hire a Concierge

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the holiday season is surely a time for family, fun and fellowship, it’s also one of the busiest times of year. Many who long to feel the Christmas spirit often end up feeling completely stressed out as the daily demands of the season build.

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By Meghan E.W. Corbett people just have an eye for decorating. Creativity and artistic ability cannot be taught, but luckily, many people who possess these talents enjoy sharing them with others. One such person with remarkable talent and a keen eye for design is Jade Correll, owner of S.O. by Jade.

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“My business is just an expression of me,” said Correll. “Creativity has always been my niche and doing things with a spirit of excellence. It was a hobby that turned into a passion. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a teacher. While growing up, of course, it changed a hundred times from teacher, interior designer, wedding planner and so much more. I could never really pinpoint it; I just knew it was going to be something with kids and being creative. Graduating with a business degree and marketing, I always knew I wanted to work for myself so that when I got married I could work for myself and have a bunch of kids and be able to be a part of their everyday lives. Not only do I love kids, I love to give; it’s just a gift God gave me, and I think that is where all of this started.”

Correll’s gifts translated into redesigning furniture to make it work for her customers. “Ever since I was in college, I would buy a piece of furniture here and there if I found a good deal; I always loved design and redoing my room or friend’s room and going to the furniture market with my mom and aunts, and boy, I can find some good deals,” said Correll.

“My husband/boyfriend at the time would hate to help me move, because I always picked the heaviest pieces of furniture. All girls have a certain

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After working in retail and for the corporate world, my wheels started turning about a year ago to make something of my skills. One rainy Sunday, I decided to go to a furniture auction for fun, and that’s where all of it came together. I was hooked; I was addicted, it was such an adrenaline rush, and then I knew this is what I wanted to do—take trash and turn it into treasure; bring life back to things that most Before people couldn’t imagine what to do with. That’s when I met Wanda and Lee, who were opening an Emporium in Lexington of all types of things called the Purple Pig (where I am currently located now). I decided to open the weekend of the Lexington barbecue, and my business S.O. By Jade has been booming ever since!”

S.O. By Jade stands for Southern Ornate

by Jade, and her After pieces speak for themselves!

“Customers can expect nothing but excellence in all my work,” said Correll. “I can do custom pieces that customers may already have, or I can find and customize what they might be looking for. I live by the Scripture (Psalm 139:14) ‘Fearfully and Wonderfully Made,’ which describes every person in the world, as well as all the pieces from S.O. by Jade.”

But furniture is not all that S.O. by Jade is about. “Not only do I redo fabulous furniture, I do diaper cakes, diaper wreaths, tutus for flower girl dresses or any occasion, monogramming and signage.”

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You can also visit the Purple Pig Emporium online at www.purplepigemporium.com.

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Holiday Toy Guide Check off your holiday list at

SciWorks!

Your little astronaut will be over the moon with these gifts from the Science Shop!!

Creatures4Kids

(See ad pg 37)

Creatures4Kids These adorable polar fleece animal hats are Made-in-the-USA! www.creatures4kids.com

Do your kids “dig” dinosaurs?

They’ll roar with delight over these prehistoric gifts!

Animal lover in the family?

Adopt one at SciWorks! For just $50, you’ll receive an adoption certificate, an animal plush toy, a magnet, and a photo with information about your special animal.

And don’t forget — SciWorks memberships make great gifts!

Visit us on December 14 at our Festive Family Friday event, and you can purchase yours for 40% off regular price! For more information, visit www.sciworks.org or call (336) 767-6730.

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YUM! A treat Hansel and Gretel would have loved to get for Christmas... gingerbread houses! Completely edible, handmade, and decorated using spicy gingerbread, chocolate candies, and royal icing. Ships well and is a great gift for family, friends, or co-workers!

Ketchie Creek Bakery

One of the "hottest" toys on the market, the Cyberfire Football Set, is also one of the "coolest" toys on kid's Christmas lists!

Put on the LED glasses and watch the balls light up and look like they are on fire, up to almost 200 feet away! You can also make the balls change color from green to red with the simple flick of a switch!

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(Formally Computer Tree) The gift of technology never disappoints! iPad's starting at $389; MacBook Air starting at $949 (see ad pg 9)

Design your own friendship bracelets in minutes with Loopdedoo, the Best Bracelet Maker Ever! The Loopdedoo spinning tool is a fast, easy way to make beautifully crafted friendship bracelets, necklaces and more. The perfect gift for the "crafty" kid!

Honda of WS

New reproduction of an Age Old Classic 1971 Honda Z50 Honda of WS. (See ad pg 11)

Cash Lovell

The new iPad mini, everything you love about iPad in a devise you can hold in your hand.

Prices start at $329.00 (see ad pg 9)

Ace Hardware Check out the fabulous Christmas showroom at Cloverdale Ace Hardware!

Find all your holiday supplies from trees wreaths and lights to adorable gifts and unique decorations!

Give an experience this holiday season! Private English Riding Lessons for $40. www.cashlovellstables.com December Issue 2012 • 47

Holidays at old salem Experience authentic history, fresh-baked treats, unique holiday gifts, seasonal concerts and the holiday spirit.

november 1–december 31

Through December 22 saturdays with st. nicholas – family activities and a visit with St. Nicholas December 8 salem christmas – hands-on activities celebrating Moravian Christmas December 29 peter and the wolf – Enjoy this family friendly classic December 26 – 30 celebrate holiday week – Bring out-of-town family and friends to Old Salem For a full list of events, classes & concerts, visit oldsalem.org or call 336-721-735o

old salem museums & gardens, winston-salem, north carolina

Imprints Informs: School Choice Fair Coming in January!

By Julia Toone you’re the parent of a preschooler in Forsyth County, you’re probably wondering which elementary school will be the best fit for your child. On Tuesday, January 8th, from 10:00 a.m.–noon, Imprints will offer Forsyth’s first School Choice Fair at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. We’ve invited all local public, private and charter schools in Forsyth County to each have a table for their representatives at Imprints School Choice Fair, so they may communicate and discuss their school programs and specialties with parents. We’ve already received many school commitments to participate. The WinstonSalem Forsyth County Schools will also have representation from the magnet schools and offer guidance for school choice within the zones. Local private and charter schools have also expressed enthusiasm for this opportunity, so they are able to showcase their school options. Imprints will offer a School Choice Program Guide for participants that will include all area schools, their links and basic information.

If

Everyone wants to find the “perfect” school.

It can take a lot of time and work, a task not easily undertaken by many. We’re lucky in Forsyth County to have a variety of schools, including private, public and charter, from which to choose. But the plethora of options also can be overwhelming. We have some great private schools in our area, both churchaffiliated and not.

Our public schools provide for school choice within your zone and magnet options. And with the advent of charter schools, our options are even greater.

There are forms to be completed, applications made, and deadlines for

decisions,whatever your choice. Parents of rising kindergarteners are often daunted by the abundance of information and knowledge required to make a choice.

Imprints recognizes the challenges parents face as they begin their school search. You want a school where your child can be successful, a school that engages his or her interests—building on their strengths and addressing their weaknesses in positive ways.

You may be considering practical concerns, such as the availability of after-school care and transportation. Many parents are interested in a school’s philosophy and educational approach. How large are classes?

How much homework is given? By attending the Imprints School Choice Fair, you’ll have the opportunity to get these and many other questions answered. We’ve also invited Dr. Bill Satterwhite, a noted and respected local pediatrician, to be our keynote speaker. He will address factors that parents should consider when making the decision about which school is the best fit for their child.

Imprints’ School Choice Fair is aimed at giving families the opportunity to participate in an informational session, learn about the varied offerings from school representatives, and network with parent educators and other parents. And—all in one place!

Imprints will have our team of experts and staff on hand to guide you in this event. We will also share with you the Imprints for Families programs and services available to help families

IMPRINTS SCHOOL CHOICE FAIR Forsyth County, NC www.ImprintsForFamilies.org/speakers or 336.722.6296 x205

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:00 a.m.–noon St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Calhoun Room 520 Summit Street Winston-Salem NC

Keynote speaker: Dr. Bill Satterwhite nurture and prepare their children for success through individual and group parent education opportunities.

Imprints has an easy registration process to our School Choice Fair for parents to sign up, either online or by phone, so you may come meet your local school representatives in order to discover what each school has to offer your child/children. You’ll also be able to get applications, learn about deadlines and required paperwork, set up follow-up appointments, and much more!

Imprints aims to be your area family partner for “school choice” in the future!

Again, to register for this free event or to get more information about the Imprints School Choice Fair, visit our website at www.ImprintsForFamilies.org/speakers, or call us at 336.722.6296x205.

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COST: $40 UP TO 2 CHILDREN ($10 PER ADDITIONAL CHILD) Reservations required for Santa photos Email: Faye.coordinatingdreams@yahoo.com or call 336473-2944 to book a time slot.

Drawings for lots of door prizes!

KMO Prize listing from November event at Soccerplex $50 Grassroots Gift Card – Laura Capps

$25 Omega House Gift Card – Aimee Conlee

$25 Mac & Nelli’s Gift Card – Amy Yoder

$25 Gift Card to Carriage House – Donny Lambeth

Buckhead Betties Tote – Amy Turner

$10 Brynn’s Yogurt Gift Card – Jennifer Brown

$15 Carpoozi Café & Squeeze Gift Card – Kris Costello

Soccerplex Child Registration – Lynette Fox

Mattress Cleaning $95 value – Katie Brann

$25 Billy Bob’s Silver Diner – Joanne Dong

UNCSA Nutcracker Tickets – Jessica Condon

$25 Gift Card to Casanova’s Confections – Denise Christian

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate Saturday, December 8th and receive an extra prize ticket!

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November KMO photos at Soccerplex

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Budget-friendly Holiday Decor

By Elisa D. Wallace

That glorious time of the year has arrived, the holidays! With the hustle and bustle, guests can be expected to flow in and out of homes. And one thing can be certain: when visitors are expected, home decorating can become stressful, especially when it comes to budgeting for this added expense. This said, Forsyth Family decided to look into a few ways to help our readers avoid this added anxiety.

Read on for a few easy and inexpensive ways to spruce up your home.

Branches from green firs or tall maples, pinecones and large leaves (Magnolia leaves are a perfect example) can provide striking centerpieces. While raking the yard, simply pull specific pieces aside and brush the dirt off. After laying down a large canvas or tarp, spray-paint these whatever color ties in with your holiday theme. A bronze group of tall sticks set in a clear vase can easily dress up any dining table.

A sprinkle of silver leaves and pinecones across a coffee table can also do the trick for creating a festive atmosphere.

If spray-painting these gorgeous natural elements doesn’t strike a decorative chord, consider leaving these untouched. Garnish a large candle with a circle of evergreen branches and bright red berries for the perfect Christmas centerpiece. Just remember always to keep the candle in a hurricane glass to prevent one of the branches from catching fire.

Presents aren’t the only item you may want to wrap with colorful holiday ribbon. Make the couch look holiday-ready by tying a bright red or green ribbon around the pillows. Tables can also enjoy a spruce of holiday cheer with this easy trick. Make sure to choose bright red and green ribbons to make the color pop against the traditional neutral living room colors. Add rhinestones to the ribbon for an additional element of festiveness.

Who says the holiday greeting cards from last year are trash? Recycle these into a gorgeous and free garland for your fireplace. Cut the cards in half—keeping the picture section of the card only—then hole-punch the tops. Finally, link each card together with a red or green ribbon.

This garland can change any area of the house—fireplaces, tables, door archways, etc.—into an easy and holiday-friendly masterpiece.

Continuing with the recycling theme, turn empty bottles—wine, beer, or juice—into holiday decorations, again with the help of spray paint.

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Coming in January -

Our Annual Pull-Out Birthday Calendar!

room’s look together through whatever color is chosen. For instance, if one room features more traditional holiday themes, spray the bottles a vibrant red. If another room boasts a modern Christmas look, go with a bright blue and silver. Fill the bottles with branches and flowers to add dimension, or simply line the colored bottles along a long dining table for a sophisticated display.

The holiday season, while enjoyable, can often get incredibly expensive. Rather than add more items to the shopping list, recycle or go into nature this year to quickly create a unique holiday look for your home. Enjoy the compliments from your guests as they admire the simple touches and revel in the fact that most, if not all, were practically free!

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Faith &Family Love Talk for Families One of the signs of a healthy family is open and meaningful communication. Good questions are the beginning.

QUESTION #31 Give each member of the family an imaginary gift certificate to a favorite store, for a favorite or wished-for product or special event.

Talk with your family about the above question and statement during dinner at home, quiet moments in the evening, just before bedtime, in the car or on vacation and jumpstart your family communication!

Love Talk for Families can be purchased at www.garychapman.org Used by Permission from Northfield Publishing

Correct responses will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Gift Card to Mac & Nelli’s Restaurant.

Submit your responses by Friday, December 14th.

Send in your guess as to where he recently visited to robin@forsythfamilymagazine.com

Congrats to our November issue winner, Misty M. Griffin. She correctly guessed that Jesus was at Krispy Kreme!

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By Tami Rumfelt

Christians or Gladiators a devout Roman Catholic, was our guide when my mom and I visited the famed Vatican City. He did a great job leading the tour, and his passion for the subject matter was evident. One of the areas we visited was St. Peter’s Square, a large public area (which is actually round in shape) situated directly outside of St. Peter’s Basilica. In the round square is an area where, every Wednesday, the Pope addresses an audience.

Giorgio,

I got a chuckle when Giorgio described this event. He said, “Each Wednesday, thousands of Christians gather here to see the Pope.” Then he asked, “However, once the Pope appears and begins his journey around the square, can you guess how many Christians will still be here?” He then answered his own question, “None…the Christians will disappear and the square will be filled with gladiators, attacking each other in order to get closer to the Pope!”

His description, although humorous to a degree, unfortunately describes a lot of us who are Christians, yet quickly forget to be Christ-like when we put our wants and needs before those of others. Think of the way so many of us behave during the Christmas season. I’ve seen more than one fish-symbol-bearing automobile racing through a parking lot in order to cut off another vehicle attempting to pull into a good parking spot.

So, as we make our way through each hectic day, let’s not forget whose name we represent, remembering these words from Galatians 6:9-10, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

Christmas Treasures Sale DEC 1, 8AM-NOON

12 Gifts of Christmas DEC 15, 7 – 10PM

Location: Clemmons Moravian Church, 3560 Spangenburg Avenue – Clemmons 336.766.9739

Location: Greensboro Coliseum 1921 West Lee Street - Greensboro Musical Guests: Steven Curtis Chapman & Laura Story. Special Guests: Patsy Clairmont, Anita Renfroe, Luci Swindoll & Mary Beth Chapman Hosted by Lisa Whelchel. Tickets: $25.00 (general admission) / $35.00 (reserved seating) / $20.00 (group 15+) 866.440.7880 / www.itickets.com

Newsong's "Very Merry Christmas" DEC 3, 7PM Location: First Wesleyan Church @ Providence Place (High Point) Artists include: Building 429, Francesca Battistelli & Jonny Diaz.Hosted by Newsong. Presented by the Compassion Performing Arts Series.

Tickets: $15-$35 (per person) To charge tickets by phone: 800.965.9324 www.itickets.com

WBFJ "Acoustic Christmas" Concert Series DEC 18, 7-9PM Location: Food Court @ Hanes Mall (WinstonSalem) Musical Guests: Joy Britt Reavis & Elishah 336.777.1983

WBFJ "Acoustic Christmas" Concert Series DEC 4, 7-9PM

Handel's Messiah DEC 18 & 19, 7:30PM

Location: Food Court @ Hanes Mall (Winston-Salem) Musical Guests: Cindy Johnson & Travis Lazenby / 336.777.1983

Location: Centenary United Methodist Church (Winston-Salem) Presented by the WS Symphony & the Messiah Festival Chorus Tickets: $10-$45 / 336.464-0145

WBFJ "Acoustic Christmas" Concert Series DEC 11, 7-9PM

Christmas For The City (see ad pg61) DEC 19, 3PM-9PM

Location: Food Court @ Hanes Mall (Winston-Salem) Musical Guests: Nate Fancher & Jordan Connell / 336.777.1983

Location: MC Benton Convention Center (WinstonSalem) This is a city-wide party for the community celebrating faith, hope & love thru Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Musical Artists & Literary Snapshots / 336.759.7517

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) DEC 12, 9-11AM

WBFJ Christian Skate Night DEC 20, 6:30PM

Location: Lewisville Baptist Church, Lewisville NC, 125 Lewisville-Clemmons Road MOPS is a support group built on several foundational principles: community, mentoring, practical instruction & leadership development.

Lewisville Baptist MOPS group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9am 336.945.3706 / www.mops.org

Drive-Thru Nativity (see ad pg57) DEC 15 & 16, 6-8PM Location: St John’s Lutheran Church Live nativity scene with children’s choir. Petting zoo for children to get a closer look at the animals and have your family Christmas photo taken in costume with a live donkey in the stable.

Location: Skateland USA (Clemmons) Cost: $4 (per person) 336.777.1893

WBFJ Ice Skating Night DEC 29, 7:30PM Location: LJVM Coliseum Annex (Winston-Salem) Cost: $6 (per person) / $3 (skate rental) 336.727.2978

MOPS – Mothers Of Preschoolers Support Group 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS 10am-12pm (2nd Wed.), 5:30-7:30pm (4th Wed.), Olivet Moravian Church, 2205 Olivet Moravian Church. Initial meetings are free. Dues are $25 per semester. Contact Lorie 406.8031 for information.

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By Tim Roberts - Pastor of Sunrise United Methodist Church in Lewisville

Musing About…

Christmas Awe

is something about this time of year that tantalizes me. Maybe it’s all the lights and decorations. I am often awestruck by the lengths people will go to not just decorate their houses, but to transform them into places of absolute wonder. Just last year, my family and I sat in line for over an hour to behold what we were promised would be a wonder of Christmas lights and sounds. But it wasn’t at Tanglewood. No, it was in the sleepy mountain community where my mother-in-law lives.

Yet, it wasn’t the town that drew six of us, piled in a mid-size sedan, to this promise of wonderment. It was a house, one probably not more than two or three times the size of my office. Needless to say, knowing the average size of the homes in the area, I was not expecting too terribly much, maybe a house overindulged with strands of lights. Spectators lined up for blocks, because the residence was only big enough that maybe four or five cars could jockey for a good vantage point at a time. So, we waited in queue for our turn, with my cynical mind increasing in doubt and frustration.

I almost reverted to the Civil Defense indoctrination of my early childhood, “Duck and Cover!” As my pupils slowly adjusted to the onslaught of light, my face turned to absorb the spectacle before me. The display of Christmas cheer would rival the fame of the Clark Griswold house of Christmas Vacation. Every nativity and Christmas character that can be imagined was represented there. Santa, Frosty, the Grinch, Scrooge, Disney, Magi, shepherds, angels, livestock, all surrounded a crib adorned with an animatronic baby, which I believe actually was flashing the “Hang Loose” hand gesture. That in itself would have been worth the wait, but the decorators didn’t stop there.

The display was choreographed and synchronized to music that was being broadcast over the radio.

Behind all of this winter wonderland was a JumboTron video monitor that would make every Super Bowl fan drool with envy, projecting scenes from movies and music videos, completed with a bouncing snowball that beckoned onlookers to join in singing the songs of the season. Without any question, it was a show that one would have to see to believe.

But then, the line moved forward and our car inched up to a point that put us directly in front of a mostly darkened house, only illuminated by a lighted Christmas tree visible in the front window. Sitting there, curiously wondering what all the hype was about, a small sign appeared instructing drivers to tune their car radios to a low AM band frequency.

I began to fiddle in the dark with the tuning knob, but in a flash was blinded by a flood of light so brilliant,

After a few minutes of sheer bewilderment, the lights and sound ceased as abruptly as they started. We sat there, astonished for several seconds only to be brought back to reality by the eruption of applause from our neighboring cars. I wanted to leap up and join in with their accolades, but was quickly and sorely reminded that I couldn’t; I was in a car. Yet, the sense of adulation was sincere, because for a brief moment, I was transfixed in Christmas awe.

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The next day, we happened to drive past the house that enraptured us the night before. I was distraught by what I saw. The house itself was truly unimpressive, but it was inundated by what seemed to be miles upon miles of wire and cable. The yard statues, that just hours before seemed to move in a symphony of orchestration, were scattered about in random placement. The dreariness of the gray and overcast sky seemed to lay a pall upon the vista.

I could not help wonder what had happened. Had some vandal come and lay siege to this display of Christmas joy? No, my heart finally told me. There were no vandals or any other disturbance. The problem was, there were too many other distractions in my periphery. In the daylight, my gaze was being drawn to other things and away from what the creators had intended for me to see.

I continued on my journey, but all the while contemplated the dichotomy of this Christmas display. Finally my soul spoke to me and reminded me that’s how Christmas really is. We often get sidetracked with all of the non-essential of the season and lose focus on the crux—a whisper of God’s love that became a shout of salvation. I invite you to join me this Christmas season of reclaiming real Christmas awe as we proclaim, Joy to the World, the Lord has Come. Let Earth Receive Her King!

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The Christian Car Guy: Automotive Advice not by the Black Book, not by the Blue Book, but God’s Book – The Bible.

Robbie Dilmore

Lemon of a Car Life: the Story behind The Christian Car Guy Radio Show

back at my journal entries around January 24th, 2006, I laugh at myself and all the financial things that had me so very concerned. I thought I had a real lemon of a car life. Now, just a little over six years later, those things matter less in the grand scheme than what I had for breakfast those days. Yes, hundreds of thousands of dollars may have been at stake, but now I know that two million dollars would not have solved those issues. In fact, it would have made it worse. No one on the planet knew that GM and Chrysler would be filing for bankruptcy in two short years. A tiny Chrysler dealer in Mocksville, North Carolina didn’t stand a chance, no matter how much capital he had. Yet, something major did happen that Tuesday. The brief mention of it in my journal reads like this:

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“January 25th, 2006. In prayer Tuesday, the Lord helped me when doing the “Five Slamma Jamma Prayer” to put on the “Full Armor,” and when I got to the “BREASTPLATE,” OH, how I could feel His Righteousness. I asked how I could serve and He and I talked about a Radio Show, “The Christian Car Guy.” I talked with Stew about it and he had some interest. Today, I don’t feel the same Faith I had yesterday. Lord, please Give me the Faith I need for Today. Not the Faith in some plan, but the Faith in You. Lord, I love You, Robby.”

The misspelling of Stu’s name and the capitalization are as they were written that day. I’m sure at this point you’re wondering, what in the world is the “Five Slamma Jamma Prayer.” There has to be a lot more to this story. At the time, I had no inkling of how this would change my life or the importance of this briefly mentioned conversation with God. In January 2006, I was the dealer principal of Westside Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc., where I had been for eight years of my 33-year career in the automobile business. We had just experienced a couple of very tough years. Chrysler Financial was all over my case to raise two hundred thousand dollars more in working capital. This, along with family issues at the time, had me in a very real season of prayer. For me, that meant the “Five Slamma Jamma Cat’s Pajama Prayer.”

Back in 1988, before I was a Christian, my girlfriend at the time (now my wife) said that if I was to marry her I needed to attend church. I had reluctantly attended services at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. Dr. Redhead was the Pastor Emeritus. The first Sunday I went, he was preaching on prayer. He shared that if God was God, we didn’t need to use a lot of words in prayer. God would know all that was on our heart. We needed to listen for God’s voice, relax, let go and let God. He took us all on a little sample of this prayer technique. He had us sit back in the pew, feel our feet and toes, and let go and let go and let God. Then we were to feel our legs, feel our backs resting against the pew and let go and let go and let God. This exercise continued down your arms and up your neck to the top of your head, and let go and let go and let God. All this was an effort to relax us, so we could accept and hear

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God’s voice. Then Dr. Redhead said for us to envision a peaceful place, like a quiet stream or a mountain glade. Then we were to place ourselves there, listen to the brook, smell the trees and let go and let go and let God. A few moments later, Dr. Redhead sent us to another place that we had in our memory. Then we were to go to a third place, where we were to smell, hear and imagine our surroundings. Again we were to let go and let go and let God. Next, Dr Redhead said to picture Jesus Christ coming down the aisle and sitting down next to you. Finally he said, “NOW, LISTEN!” This made perfect sense to me. If God was God, He didn’t need my advice. I needed His. So, although I didn’t believe it at the time, the Lord impressed the idea on my mind for later use.

I would soon accept God’s invitation for forgiveness, but before that happened, my 10- year-old son by a previous marriage ran away. He was missing long into the night. About three in the morning I was exhausted and scared to death.

I had no idea what to do next. It was then that I remembered Dr. Redhead’s prayer. Scared as I was, I employed all three trips, concluding with Jesus walking up the isle and sitting next to me. He said to me very clearly, “Don’t worry I’ve got this.”

Fifteen minutes later a police car pulled into our driveway. A policeman and Leslie, my son, came walking up the walk. The policeman described how he had seen a young boy downtown on Lee Street (in Greensboro, NC; downtown Lee Street is not where you would want to be at three in the morning). The policeman reported how Leslie was getting into a car with some folks he didn’t think fit the situation, so he pulled them over. Upon investigation, he found out that Leslie had been reported missing. Although I did not know God at the time, I quickly was convinced that this was the result of my praying and now describe this prayer technique myself as the “Five Slamma Jamma Cat’s Pajama Prayer.”

Three more times before I became a Christian and many, many times since, I have employed the prayer when I simply was out of answers. For me to say God came through in each case would be a gigantic understatement, but I’ll save those stories for another time.

Moving back to 2006, I had been in a dynamic season of prayer and had really enjoyed changing the “Five Slamma Jamma” prayer by rather than just feeling the parts of my body, I would give them to God for His Service. Then I’d put on the Armor from Ephesians 6, such as “the shodding of the readiness of the gospel of peace.” That Tuesday night in 2006, when I was writing in my journal, I had really enjoyed putting on the “Breast Plate of Righteousness.”

God had showed Himself and asked me to do a radio show—specifically, The Christian Car Guy. What I didn’t say in the journal was how shocked I was. I didn’t even like doing

commercials. It made me very nervous. I told God that radio people had golden voices and that I was sure someone else would be better suited. Yet God assured me that He knew my heart broke every time I saw people put themselves into slavery to tremendous debt. He wanted me to get on Christian Radio to explain to His people how long vehicles would last if they took care of them and how to manage that part of their lives. He also wanted me to share the automotive spiritual analogies He was teaching me. He knew these were my daily bread. That night, it all seemed to make sense.

The next morning, however, I was pretty sure this was surreal. Maybe it happened.

Maybe it didn’t. I reasoned that I needed some kind of fleece, like Gideon.

For years, I had the extreme pleasure of sitting under the teaching of Pastor Mark Corts at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. I remembered a sermon he preached once that if God called you to do something He would swing the door wide open. In other words, if God called you to preach and you couldn’t find a church, then God hadn’t really called you to preach. This, I knew, was my fleece.

August of that year, I was up on Satellite Sirrius Channel 161 Family Net— nationwide! Little did I know the huge life changes that were coming.

April 2007: Chrysler auditors came into Westside Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc., doing what was a normal audit. When they brought me their report, I was told that we had five hundred thousand dollars less in the bank than our books stated.

It was actually two million. My partner and office manager, a 60-year-old grandmother, had to go to prison for embezzling payroll taxes. On December 22, 2007, I met with an attorney who told me it would take me three hundred thousand dollars to go bankrupt. I was already two house payments behind. My kid’s tuition not paid since September. It was clear we had to lock it down by January first.

When I returned from the attorney’s office that day, Stu was leaning up against my office door. I had said nothing before he asked me, “Robby, do you know where I could find a sales manager for The Truth Radio Network?” Unbelievable!

As you might imagine I answered, “Yes, as a matter of fact, I do.”

Since moving to Winston-Salem in 1993, I had been a huge fan of Christian Radio, starting out by listening to J. Vernon McGee and David Jeremiah on the Bible Broadcasting Network. Then, when my account rep Stu Epperson came to me in 1998 with the idea of starting a twenty-four-hour-a-day Christian Teaching and Talk station, I jumped on the idea and was a sponsor for Dr. Corts’ show, Share Life, from day one. All I needed to do now was to call Stu. He would tell me it was a crazy idea, this Christian Car Guy show. I could chalk this one up to a wild dream. End of story.

Today, five years later, God has done amazing things! The Christian Car Guy radio show is on twenty-five stations and featured on Jesus Daily radio with 14 million fans. Our ministry with “The Jesus Labor of Love,” helping families in car repair crisis, has repaired nearly two hundred cars this year across the country. Robby’s Hobbies,“How does God Take your Passion and Use it to Build the Kingdom?” is on four stations. I have the great pleasure of producing several awesome radio shows that I helped create, A Place Missionaries Call Home, Mission Magazine, and The Masculine Journey. Not to mention the great pleasure I have writing these articles for Forsyth Family.

I invited Stu for lunch that day. I remember sitting in the little Mexican restaurant in downtown Mocksville and springing the idea on him. He shocked me by saying immediately, “I love it! How about starting next Saturday?”

As I reflect on all this, I can see how God pursued me, taught me to listen, and made lemonade out of a lemon of a car life.

No doubt that fleece wrung out a bowl full of water. Yet I was still terrified. I bought the Web site domain Christiancarguy.com and began to wrestle with actually doing this. Over the next couple of weeks, Stu explained what a “Clock” was and gave some other tips. However, I was far from prepared.

The first Show aired March 4th, 2006, at ten a.m. EST. I really had expected Stu to be there to help. When I arrived about nine that Saturday morning, I was terrified.

The only person who met me was Deacon, an older DJ. As soon as he saw me, he said, “You must really like to talk on the radio.”

I’m sure he saw the terror in my face when I responded, “What do you mean?”

He said, “You have an hour talk show. You know that you can’t have any dead air!”

Devastated, I responded, “What! I thought I would have a bunch of callers and I could just help them.”

He laughed, “You aren’t going to have any callers on your first show. You better have a lot to say.”

Praying and praying for God’s help, I heard the intro playing. All I had to use were a number of questions that I thought people might have on their minds. “When is it time to buy a new car? How long will a car last? What’s the difference between leasing and buying?” Then I would present a Bible lesson that I had named, “The Appraisal by The Real Black Book.” So I started in, asking my prepared questions.

The phone lit up. I had pre-empted Tony Evans, and the callers had names like Latoya and Kaila. I just began to listen to their needs. Amazingly, God gave me something for everyone who called that day. One call would lead to another question and then more callers. Although I felt totally unprepared that day, God had prepared me all my life. Most importantly He was with me.

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The Unexpected Joy of Christmas

By A. Keith Tilley

Christmas draws near, it’s very common to get caught up in all the rush and hubbub of trying to finish up your Christmas gift list.

Suddenly, the stress of shopping often overrides the joy in the original purpose of what you’re doing. Our intentions are good, however. After all, we’re just trying to make this the best holiday ever for our families. So, the extra effort in gifts, food, decorations, and even what we wear is all for the purpose of making the reality of this time of year as special as we “envision” it will be.

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Ironically enough, however, the true joy of the holidays doesn’t always come from those moments we expect and plan for. For me, such was the case on one particular Christmas Eve when my son was eight years old. Unlike this day in the past, we were no longer going to my parents’ house to celebrate.

The family was much larger and farther apart now, so it was harder to get everyone to travel and come together this close to Christmas Day. The feeling, I must admit, was a little melancholy, given all the celebrations we had attended leading up to this day. As if to make things worse, my wife wasn’t feeling well this particular morning, suffering with a severe headache.

So, I got an idea. I told my wife not to worry about doing anything or even about us, for that matter. I said to just lie down and see if she could rest and ease her pain. As she relaxed, I would take my son out of the house to see what we could get into. She was all for the idea, and so off we went. Since it was around lunch time, my son and I decided to go to a local “rustic outdoors”-themed restaurant that he seemed to really enjoy. There were taxidermy bear and deer heads on the walls, with the inside resembling that of an old-time ski lodge. It was a pleasant atmosphere with lots of neat things to look at as we dined on burgers and fries. Afterwards we went across the street to an outdoor strip mall which I rarely visited any other time of the year, and that’s where the magic of the day seemed to elevate itself.

As soon as we got out of the car and began walking across the parking lot, we could hear the welcoming sound of live Christmas music coming from the

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musicians set up on the sidewalk in front of the stores. The music really set the mood as we strolled along the sidewalk, peering into the store windows, and further highlighted the importance of the occasion. Soon, we approached a large book store, and outside they were selling hot chocolate and apple cider. There was just the right amount of chill in the air that day to make these treats especially appealing. So, we stopped off to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as we sat outside at one of the quaint tables they had available just for this occasion. My son and I watched as the shoppers strolled by with their colorful wrapped packages, not hurrying like we’d seen so many times before. Instead, they, too, seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere of the moment. It was interesting, because the entire time we sat there, my son and I spoke very little. It was as if he was enjoying taking in all the pleasures of the moment as well. I could tell that he was having as much fun as I was.

When we finished our drinks, we made our way inside the bookstore and my son picked out his favorite Christmas book, The Polar Express, while some other patrons were casually relaxing in oversized chairs and reading. I relished the sense of calmness and appreciation of the holiday, the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Not hurrying, worrying, and frantic to get things done. Instead, relaxed, calm, and taking in all the pleasures to the senses we were experiencing, including the sights, sounds, holiday spirit and the wonderful aroma of elegant coffees and cappuccinos in the air.

Soon it was time to leave, and so we made our way back to our car. As we arrived home and came in the door, my son’s conversation picked up rapidly all of a sudden. He ran to tell his mom all about his new book, the music, the hot chocolate and everything else he had experienced. By now, my wife was feeling much better; the rest had done her good. She smiled as she saw just how happy and excited he was. It was the perfect primer for Christmas Eve. Anticipating our arrival, she had already begun baking homemade cookies for us to enjoy, and to put aside a couple for Santa, of course.

When I think back on this experience, it surprises me. I am surprised at the fact that one of my most cherished holiday moments with my son turned out to be such a simple experience. One that I would have never anticipated would be so memorable. It just goes to show, you never know what moments in life will turn out to be the special ones. So, this holiday season, enjoy all the moments, even the little ones, because they could turn out to be the best ones of all.

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holiday season is a time full of joy, parties and family gatherings. However, for many people, the holidays are a time of loneliness, reflection on past failures (including failed relationships) and constant anxiety about an uncertain future. This is coupled with the economy, rising prices in food, gasoline and other basic necessities, continued job layoffs, and the uncertainty in the Middle East and other parts of the world, where young men and women in uniform may be deployed.

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Many factors can cause the “holiday blues,” such as stress, unrealistic expectations, over-commercialization of the holidays, financial constraints and the inability to be with one’s family and friends. People who do not become depressed may develop other stress responses, including headaches, excessive use of alcohol, over-eating and difficulty sleeping. Below are suggestions everyone can use to better cope with the stresses associated with the holiday season: Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable. Set realistic goals. Don’t overspend.

Pace yourself. Organize your time. Remain realistic about what you can and cannot do.

Do not put the focus on just one day (i.e., Thanksgiving, Christmas). The holidays are a season, and activities can be spread out to lessen stress and increase enjoyment.

The holiday season does not banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely. These are real emotions. There is room for these feelings to be present.

Leave “yesteryear” in the past and look toward the future.

Life is full of changes.

Give the gift of time. Volunteer at a homeless shelter; buy a present for a child in need.

Take advantage of activities that are free, such as driving around to look at holiday decorations; window-shopping without buying; attending community-sponsored concerts.

Be aware that excessive use of alcohol will only increase your feelings of depression.

Try a new way of celebrating the holidays. Attend a celebration of another faith.

Spend time with supportive and caring people. Reach out and make new friends, or contact someone you have not heard from in a while.

Delegate the workload. Let others share responsibility of activities.

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Don’t Let This Be the Last Year of Magic!

By Katie Moosbrugger of Triad Moms on Main

year, I was out shopping with my kids and my daughter’s friend, who for anonymity’s sake, we’ll call Sally.

Sally, who was seven years old like my daughter, was a sweet girl with an older sibling who just happened to know a little bit more about life than I want my daughter to know—at least at the time.

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It was November, and I was feeling festive, so I popped in a Christmas CD, and my daughter Emily squealed, “Oh my gosh, they’re already playing Christmas music on the radio!” After that, there was some chatter from the back of the minivan which I couldn’t make out, and then I heard my daughter exclaim, “WHAT? How can you not believe in Santa?

I’ve heard the jingle bells from his sleigh on my roof AND I’ve heard the scratches from his reindeer. Even my mom said she’s heard the same thing when she was my age! How do you explain that?”

Sally replied, “I don't know. I just think it’s our parents who bring us presents, not Santa.” As soon as I heard that, I turned off the CD and tried to change the subject. But my efforts were thwarted.

After a brief—and random—effort to talk to Sally about her new dance class, my daughter—from out of nowhere—asks Sally, “Do you want me to teach you the Ten Commandments?”

I about crashed into the car in front me! You see, it’s not like my daughter to talk religion, but she was immersed in her First Communion readiness classes—and was loving them—so I wasn’t completely shocked to hear her bring this up.

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daughter started arguing that she does need to know them. So, I stepped into the conversation and said, “Sally, that’s OK, but Emily just learned them and likes to recite them.”

At which point Sally responded, “But I don’t believe in God.” After a brief collective hush in the mini-van (I think I heard both my kids gasp), my four-year-old son—of all people—chimed in and exclaimed, “WHAT? You don’t believe in God? What...do you think that some builder guy came in and made Earth out of nothing? Do you think that some builder guy came in and created people and animals???”

Holy cow...this conversation was going places I did not foresee, nor did I know how to manage!

With that, my daughter added, “Yeah, and if you don’t believe in God and Santa, then you probably don’t believe in the Easter Bunny, either.

But I KNOW you believe in the Tooth Fairy, because it was just at your house!”

So, here we are at the start of another holiday season. Our house is still full of strong believers, yet I know this age of innocence will not last long. But as Mom, you can bet my top priority will be to keep the magic of Santa Claus alive this holiday season, and hopefully for years to come!

If you find yourself in the same predicament, log on to www.TriadMomsOnMain.com and search for this story in our archives. You’ll see what other Triad moms are doing to continue the mystique of Santa in their homes.

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By Michael W. Johnson the season to be jolly.” I’ve always found that phrase at the holidays a bit presumptuous. I haven’t sorted out if I believe the need to be jolly at this season is an inherent probability, or just a commercialized insistence that I and everyone else need to get and stay happy for the entire month. In fact, the Zen side of me wants the phrase changed to, “‘Tis the Now to be Jolly.” The child in me wants the phrase to read, “‘Tis the season to be reminded of what Christmas meant to me as a child when I was my son’s age,” but that’s a mouthful and probably would not be adopted by the general public.

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I believe we all have a flickering slideshow on the inside walls of our minds when recalling Christmases of our younger days. To this day, I remember lying belly-down on the shag carpeting, chin in hand, and listening to songs from Andy Williams or Johnny Mathis glide from the record player. Yes, back in my day it was the turntable and not the MP3 player that spun the classics. I could feel the heat from the chestnuts roasting on the open fire while the LPs hissed and brought me to a carefree, red-and-white-striped mindscape.

I remember the movie camera pointed at my sister and me to produce those herky-jerky Chaplin-esque images portraying our sleepy-headed delight in the latest Fisher Price this or that. I would venture to guess that we all have that one gift that stands out from our childhood that knocked the wind out of us just a little after unwrapping it. I suspect we all have our own personal “Rosebud” sleds that give us pause and have us backstroking to yesteryear.

The holidays have a strange effect in that they make us rush, caffeinate our movements around town, snatch up whatever we can, and consume in an agitated haze. And yet at the very same time, it is a time to imbibe in the sights, sounds and smells of the season. What a really magnificent time to be grateful, count the blessings and get ultraspiritual in the process. And most importantly for me, it is a time now to live vicariously through my two-year old son as he is just now coming into his own with the understanding of seasons, surprises and sharing. It all gets me to become a bit emotionally goofy and a sucker for recognizing what is and is not important in life.

Ultimately, what is important, is family.

I suppose that might be seen as an obvious pronouncement for me, given the name of this publication, but I truly believe it. Where else can you learn the importance of unconditional love, patience, gratitude, forgiveness, and all the while form that connective tissue that keeps you rooted to the ground under your feet? Invariably the best episodes from almost anyone’s life will involve the celebration, humorous mistakes, or bonding that all happens on the playing field of family. And if the best memories one has are not from family moments, then I suspect they have been sadly shortchanged somehow.

Things that are NOT important, although they may seem important at the time, are things like: As a dad you forget to bring the diaper bag just about each time you step out of the house.

You get upset that your toddler is not in a wifi zone after he secretly grabs your phone and inadvertently surfs YouTube for several minutes.

Your two-year old insists on wearing his Superman costume to the supermarket a full 30 days after Halloween has passed.

Your wife likes to do web browser searches the instant the little one has a cough, and then mama insists that the cough could be a result of some rare West Nile virus.

Your son sometimes likes the idea of brushing the wall with his toothbrush, instead of his teeth.

I simply know that the holidays are a perfect storm of twinkling lights, peppermint memories, superstore angst, and the opportunity to enjoy it all. So, take the time this season to be jolly, or if you find that too pushy, then just make it a time to be grateful and gracious.

Heck, I may even try that for the whole year!

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for the Holidays By Meghan E.W. Corbett seems like only a few days ago everyone was complaining about the unusually hot summer. October and November flew by and here we are, decorating, shopping and making all the necessary plans for the biggest holiday of the year – Christmas. No matter what traditions exist in your home, it is estimated that nearly 20 billion holiday cards, letters and packages will be mailed this year alone; and if you have ever tried to mail a package around this time of year, you probably feel as though you have been in line with most of them.

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Instead of fighting the crowds at the Post Office, let Goin’ Postal show you how it’s done. “We opened in Clemmons in May of 2007 with the goal of serving the Clemmons and surrounding communities with an array of shipping and related services at the lowest cost to the customer, and we have grown each year,” said Owner Vic Bragman. “Goin' Postal is a franchise that began in Zephyrhills, Florida, in 2002, when MJ and Marcus Price opened one small store on Main Street, which was very community oriented and quickly became very popular and successful.” With more than 260 stores around the country today, Goin’ Postal has grown to be a popular name in the shipping world.

Not only is Goin’ Postal more convenient and efficient, it can be cheaper as well. “The biggest misconception about our store is that FedEx is more expensive than the Post Office,” said Vic. “If you are shipping a package that is more than around 7-8 lbs, it becomes cheaper to ship it FedEx Ground than US Post Office and, with FedEx, it can be tracked every step

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of the way with up to $100 of insurance included at no extra charge. We also ship through UPS and are now Approved Shippers through the US Postal Service and provide nearly all of the Post Office services, including Priority Mail, Certified Return Receipt and International if you prefer that route.”

The stress of the holidays can be daunting, so this year, give Goin’ Postal the opportunity to prove to you that shipping presents and goodies to friends and family can be an annual task you look forward to tackling! “We like to help people make the holidays simpler by suggesting the right boxes they would need or having them bring their items to our store so we can pack them securely at no extra charge,” said Vic. “If you need help carrying packages from the car, please come in and get us, or if you call ahead, we'll be happy to help you bring them in. We also try to help customers reduce their shipping charges. Sometimes by repacking items in a smaller box or cutting a box down, we can save you a great deal of money. We continue to have a lot of nice and interesting customers here, many of whom have been our customers since we opened here behind Panera Bread five and a half years ago. We look forward to serving your packing and shipping needs and will strive to provide the best service we can, and we thank you for your patronage.”

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From the Horse’s Mouth

By Raven* *Raven is leased by Kim Beane and owned by Michelle Hargreaves at Hidden K Stables.

‘Twas the Ni ght Before C hristmas

By Raven ‘Twas the night be All creatures were

fore Christmas, wh en all through the farm, sleeping, quite cozy and warm.

The stockings were hung on the stall ga tes with care, In hopes that St. Eq uus soon would be there.

The horses were ne stled, all snug in th eir beds, While visions of pe ppermints danced in their heads.

When out in the fie lds there arose such a clatter, I looked out my wi ndow to see what wa s the matter.

When what did I se e near the hay all in bales?

A bright red horse wagon and eight hu ge Clydesdales.

With a little old drive r, who seemed a bi t reckless, I questioned mysel f, “Could this be St . Equus?”

As big as small tru cks, his horses they came, And he whistled, an d shouted, and calle d them by name!

“Now Bruiser, now Kicker, now Pounde r and Smasher!

On Stomper, on Sm usher, on Crusher and Crasher!

To the top of the fe nce, to the top of th e stall!

Now dash away! Da sh away! Dash away all!”

And then in a twinkli ng, came a terrible feeling, They were too big!

They’d come throug h the ceiling!

I drew in my head and while turning in side, Let out a whinny— “There’s trouble!”

I cried.

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The driver was not dear St. Equus, oh , no!

‘Twas the Budweis er captain with beer kegs in tow!

But why were they here, with no explan ation, These oversized ho rses and silly Dalm atian?

My panic increase d, as I made my de duction, Coming our way, th ey were bent on de struction!

Good behavior all year meant treats we re a shoe-in, But now it seemed Christmas was head ing for ruin!

I thrashed in my sta ll, and felt pain in my heart, Then much to my shock, awoke with a start.

It was tranquil and calm, with peace ev erywhere, The Clydesdales, it seemed, were just a nightmare.

I peeked out my ga te at my once-empt y stocking, Packed full of treats , its contents were shocking!

St. Equus had com e! He’d delivered ou r gifts!

I smelled pepperm ints, apples and gr ain when I sniffed!

I glanced to the sk y, there could be no denying, St. Equus soared hi gh, like Pegasus fly ing.

But I heard him ex claim “Merry Christmas, dear

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Pets as Presents: A Good Idea?

By Carolyn S. Peterson

the morning of Christmas, and sitting right by the tree, was a sweet little puppy, looking at me…” It would be great if this scene always led to a “happily ever after,” but that’s not always the case. However, with some forethought and a commitment from all involved, a pet can be a wonderful addition to your family.

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Adding to your family is a serious decision! If you are thinking about having a dog under the Christmas tree, you probably have that “perfect” breed in mind, but don’t forget to do your homework…. Kim Vaughn of Ruff Housing in Winston-Salem, NC, says, “Before you definitely decide on a dog, consider your lifestyle and the needs of a particular breed.”

Meaning, if you live in an apartment, maybe a Great Dane isn’t the best fit for you.

Also, don’t just consider getting your new family member from a breeder or a pet store.

“Our local animal shelters and rescue organizations are full of great dogs needing a forever home, including pure breeds, along with mix breeds. If you have ever adopted a

rescued dog, you soon realize they have an attitude of gratitude and instinctively know what you saved them from, making them the best pets,” commented Kim. It is also very important to discuss in advance, with all family members, the role each will have in the care of the pet. “No matter how much a parent wants their child to be responsible for the new dog, in many instances, you can pretty much count on the needs of the pet becoming part of the parents’ responsibilities,” Kim stated.

Every Dog Needs a Little Ruff Housing So, now that you have done your research and discussed the addition of a new dog to your family, you are probably wondering, well, what’s next? “It is very important to get a dog, whether a puppy or an older dog, socialized and involved with people and other dogs. Obedience training is also a great help in being able to bond with your dog. At Ruff Housing, we offer 8-week obedience training, making sure that you and your dog get your

life-long relationship off to a good start. If you work and are away from the house, we have daycare, where your dog spends quality time with our employees and with other dogs of their same size and temperament. A busy day playing at Ruff Housing insures that at the end of the day, your dog is ready to go home and just relax with you. Should you travel, we have lodging available where all your dog’s needs are taken care of,” said Kim. Another important part of any dog’s care is grooming.

“It’s always a good idea to get a dog used to being groomed, especially where trimming their nails is concerned. Grooming can be a stressful time for a dog, but if you make it a regular part of their care, they adjust well to the process. We also have a great grooming staff who know the specific grooming and skin care needed for all breeds,” Kim said.

With just a little work and commitment, getting a pet for Christmas or any time can be an extraordinary experience for the entire family.

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Frank Voltz

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

is certainly no shortage of beautiful Christmas music this time of year. It is on the radio, in stores, throughout the streets from carolers and in our minds and hearts. While there are dozens of pop and rock artists putting out Christmas albums every year, one of our own local musicians’ unique, jazzy style sets him apart.

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“After only studying and playing the harp for five years, I competed in the Lyon & Healy International Jazz & Pop Competition and won second prize,” said musician Frank Voltz. “This gave me an opportunity to meet people in the music business, and I became a guest clinician at harp conferences around the country. Back then, there weren’t a lot of jazz harpists around. When it was time to record my first CD, I considered my background in church music and put it together with jazz harp techniques to create ‘Streams of Living Water,’ a gospel-jazz harp project. People enjoy hearing the beloved hymns of the church on the harp, and the jazz harp makes them sound quite unique and fun. A few years later, I recorded ‘The Soul of the Harp,’ another gospel-jazz harp project, because I still had more songs in my heart that I felt needed to be heard. Then I was inspired to record a Christmas harp CD, so when the Christmas season came, people enjoyed my unique, jazzy approach to Christmas carols with ‘Noel Nouveau.’”

Voltz was working in Washington, DC, when the opportunity arose to move to Winston-Salem. “When the opportunity to leave Washington, DC, became available, I took it,” said Voltz. “Every time I visited the Winston-Salem area, I fell in love with the people, the culture, the arts and music; but most of all, no traffic. Living in Winston-Salem can be as calm and peaceful as you want or as busy and crazy as you want. Around the time I moved to Winston-Salem, I started writing original compositions for the harp.

Harpists began playing and performing my works around the country, and I decided it was time for me to record the definitive version. I enjoy performing around town as much or more than performing around the country. I just love it here! My neighbors seem to love it too; they listen when I take the harp outside on beautiful days and practice on the patio.”

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Frank’s knowledge of music as well as his transition to harp playing can be traced to many people and experiences. “I began as the piano accompanist for the Washington Ballet and supplemented my income as an Associate Director/organist/pianist at an evangelical church in northern Virginia,” said Voltz.

“Although I graduated from college with a piano performance degree, I had taken a semester of harp and fell in love with the instrument.

As I got older, the desire to play the harp got stronger and stronger, and finally, at the age of 37, I sold my piano to purchase my first pedal harp.

It was old and used, but it was a concert grand model like you would see in an orchestra, and so I added the harp to my arsenal of instruments, which include the piano and organ. I also studied for several years with Elizabeth Blakeslee, Second Harpist with the National Symphony Orchestra.”

After years of study and practice, Frank began performing on his own.

“When I first started concertizing, many of my concerts were in churches, and most churches have a piano and an organ. I would play several harp selections and then surprise the audience by walking over to the piano or organ, sitting down and performing standard repertoire. Pretty soon, my concerts became a ‘triple threat,’ with harp and piano, or harp with piano and organ. Each concert was fun, unique and totally unpredictable.”

Frank’s fun, unique and totally unpredictable concerts have translated beautifully into his CDs. “My latest CD, ‘Celestial,’ was recorded here in Winston-Salem, and I am very pleased with the finished project. A few months after I moved here, I met the Principal Harpist of the WinstonSalem Symphony, Helen Rifas. When she heard I had moved to town, she made sure I was on the substitute list. I have had the privilege of playing harp with the Symphony three times so far, and I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have found or which have found me. I hope you enjoy listening to my songs, Christmas carols and original compositions as much as I enjoyed creating and recording them.”

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Forsyth Country Day School Big Buddy Team Mentors By Susan Woodall Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BB/BS) discontinued its on-site mentoring program for high school volunteers last summer, a Forsyth Country Day School student’s desire to serve others spurred him to work with his school to create the Big Buddy Team Mentors (BBTM) program.

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Involved with BB/BS since he was a high school freshman, Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) junior Hayden Lineberger had been working with a student at Meadowlark Elementary for two years. “I saw firsthand the value of high school mentors,” said Lineberger. “I knew that we as young people could make a difference in other young peoples’

lives.” After attending a Catalyst Conference at UNC-Chapel Hill last year, Lineberger was encouraged to make changes in his community to empower young people to bring about positive change. “Mentoring is such an important part of helping young people, and I felt strongly that the students at FCDS could still have a positive and strong impact on the elementary students at Meadowlark,” said Lineberger. “The program would not only help the Meadowlark students, but would also develop FCDS students into role models and give them the tools to be

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life-long mentors.”

With this in mind, Lineberger approached Gina Christ, one of Forsyth Country Day’s school counselors, to help develop a mentoring program. “Mrs. Christ was supportive and encouraging, and we brainstormed ways that we could put a program together that would fill the void left by BB/BS,” said Lineberger.

“She was genuinely excited, and I am so grateful to her for her support.”

The school, which is committed to building global leaders, was quick to embrace the program. FCDS already requires students to perform 30 hours of community service as a graduation requirement, but most far exceed this target. “We are encouraged to help others and set good examples in the community,” said Lineberger. “There was no hesitation by FCDS that the program was a viable and valuable endeavor for our students.”

BBTM has 25 FCDS high school students working one-on-one and as a group with students at Meadowlark Elementary. Each club member must attend a monthly leadership training session at FCDS with Mrs. Christ, at which they discuss themes, such as personal responsibility, teambuilding, or peer pressure, the activity they will do with the Meadowlark students, and logistics.

“When students get off the FCDS bus and walk into Meadowlark Elementary School, they are ready to go,” said Mrs. Christ. “They work as a true team and have a clear sense of purpose. I really admire our students for taking their role as a Big Buddy so seriously and for taking ownership of this exciting new program.”

Each monthly session at Meadowlark begins around 3:30 p.m. Fifteen

minutes of each session are allocated for homework, then a warm-up activity (craft, snack, etc.), and then the themed activity and discussion.

“The themes will be common topics that all young people face, such as helping others, bullying, working hard in school, peer pressure, and team building,” said Lineberger. “During our first session, we spent time getting to know each other with a balloon activity, where we talked in small groups and then did a big relay race in teams. We are really trying to build a big team, and we want to encourage the Meadowlark kids to be a team and support one another at school.”

Developing a lasting positive impact on the young students at Meadowlark, including increased self-esteem and improved school performance, along with developing leadership and mentoring skills for the FCDS students, are the goals of the BBTM. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to develop this new and exciting program,” said Lineberger. “The volunteers from FCDS are so great to be involved, and our first session went really well—my peers made me feel very proud of what they were doing.

I want to encourage other high school students to pursue ways to make a difference in our community. Each and every one of us can become leaders of the future by helping others to improve. I think it would be great if other high schools could develop relationships with elementary schools and pursue similar mentoring programs. It is a win-win result.

When you have the experience of having a meaningful impact on someone else’s life, your life is changed for the better as well.”

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By teen columnist Isabella Migliarese favorite time of year has come, and the daily Starbucks runs are in full swing. Even though the holidays always seem to come with drama and stress, one of the purposes of winter break is to relax. Whether you relax by spending some quality time with your family, or getting a group of friends together for a movie night, finding the time to wind down during all the holiday chaos is important.

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I love spending time with my family, and I find that movies cater to all of the types of things we like to do.

I always choose going to a movie around Christmas, and a lot of great movies come out around the holidays. I’m looking forward to seeing This is 40 and The Hobbit, and I’m a sucker for comedies and a huge Lord of the Rings fan. Watching It’s a Wonderful Life is a tradition in my family every Christmas; this movie puts your true priorities in perspective.

Another one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to go to Salem Creek. This amazing holiday store will put anyone in the holiday spirit and cheer up anyone in a dull mood!

If you haven’t been to Salem Creek before, I would highly recommend going! The large variety of ornaments and gifts makes it a great place to find a gift for anyone during the holidays.

My Christmas list is short and sweet this year. I’m planning on volunteering and giving back to community, rather than asking for a long list of gifts that I don’t really need. I’ve come to the age where I have realized that I live a very blessed life and I want to give back to those who are not as fortunate as I am. I think it would be great for every teen in Forsyth County who is able to give back to donate a gift to a child in need. My church has an annual gift drive for families in need, which is what first inspired me to want to help. Whether it be through a church, or an organization that donates gifts to children, volunteering or helping the cause would be the best gift you could give to the community.

You can’t escape the holidays without a bit of shopping! I’ve found that Gifts.com is a useful tool when trying to figure out what to buy for a relative or friend. This website allows you to choose which type of person you are buying a gift for, and shows you the most popular items on the market! I think that sentimental gifts are the best ways to show someone how much you really care about them. Framing a special moment or even making a scrapbook filled with memories is a great gift!

I wish all the families and teens in Forsyth County a wonderful Christmas and winter break! Remember, Christmas isn’t just about receiving gifts; it’s about giving back, as well!

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By Kelly Melang to take recycling to the next level? Want to create the perfect lunch experience? The Spork or the Foon, an essential part of the campground, has now moved into the lunchroom.

It is much easier to put one utensil in the lunch box, hoping that, with fewer things to remember, the utensil will actually make it back home.

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Why limit your lunches to the peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches? Why not open possibilities for different soups, pastas and entrees, by using a thermos? The addition of your sporks or sporfes lessens your carbon

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A Poem by Kelly Melang What if you brought your pet elephant to school?

Do you think the principal would think it was cool?

Would the elephant eat everyone’s lunch, Then go to the cafeteria for more food to munch?

How would he do running around the gym, Would the floors be able to handle the weight of him?

At recess, would he stay with the class?

Or walk around the track, eating all the grass?

In the classroom, do you have an extra desk to spare?

Would your teacher care if he broke her chair?

And then, the bathroom, what a mess; Do you think an elephant can fit, do you guess?

Illustration by Jasper Noble, 1st Grade Old Richmond Elementary

I guess you should leave your elephant at home, A school is no place for an elephant to roam.

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“Out and About” in Winston-Salem

The Forsyth Humane Society: A Fetchin’ Good Time!

By Heather Spivey

On

November 3rd, Dr. Michael Morykwas and Ms. Christine Thornton presented the Gala at Graylyn, “A Fetchin’ Good Time,” benefiting the Forsyth Humane Society. Around 270 guests attended the event as the dazzling Piedmont Wind Symphony Quintet played in the Rear Terrace.

Adrienne Livengood and Bruce Bullings co-chaired the event, and Charlotte Croft Hudgens was the auction chair. A fabulous silent auction raised $25,000 for the Forsyth Humane Society. There were many creative items for all of the pet enthusiasts and much more. The funds raised help with many of the programs at FHS, such as creating the FHS “no kill” Adoption Center, Educational Outreach Programs, the Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Voucher Assistance Program, as well as creating awareness for animals that are homeless or neglected.

The evening was filled with excitement as guests enjoyed a bountiful dinner buffet and cocktails. Entertainment accelerated with “It’s Your Party” DJ as guests danced in the Atlantis Room.

The event was made possible by generous sponsorships and donors, as well as the support from the community and the gala committee.

Photos by Deborah Hendrix

If you would like to learn more about how to help with pet overpopulation and creating responsible pet ownership in Forsyth County, visit www.forsythhumane.org.

If you would like to have your event in an upcoming issue,please contact Heather Spivey at heather@forsythmags.com December Issue 2012 • 81

Small Stories for a Big World

By Kim Underwood the late 1960s and early 1970s, my father was the minister at Clemmons Presbyterian Church. The church was established in 1962, and, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the church invited my sister Lisa and me to talk about our father.

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that it’s someone else’s responsibility, I am reminded of my father cheerfully cleaning that toilet.

When I asked the gentleman setting it up how long we should talk, he said that 10 minutes would be good. That seemed just right—not too long, not too short. In the days that followed, I thought about points that I wanted to make. Along with doing everything he could do to support the church, my father was active in the wider world. He was an early advocate for civil rights, opposed the war in Vietnam and helped found a hotline for people struggling with life. Certainly, I needed to touch on those things.

Another thing I came to appreciate about my dad grew out of standing next to him in the vestibule as people walked out after the church service. Often, people would remark about something in the sermon that made a particular impression. Sometimes, it was as if the person had heard a completely different sermon than the one I had heard. When I talked with my father about it later, he might say that the point that had meant the most to someone was not one that he was trying to make. That was fine with him.

He cared not about making the point he had in mind, but them coming away with something meaningful to them.

I also wanted to talk about some of the things I learned from him.

One of the biggest gifts that he—and my mother—gave their five children was a childhood in which the life of the spirit was at the center of everything. When you’re a kid, you’re just living the life you have, and, only after I grew up and saw that others had not been given this gift, did I come to fully recognize its value.

From time to time, my dad imparted the official lessons that good parents impart to their children. When I think about what I learned from him, though, much of it came from watching him live his life. Before we moved to Clemmons, he was the minister of a church in West Virginia. When I went to the church one Saturday, I found him in one of the bathrooms cleaning the toilet. The janitor was sick, he said, so he was getting everything ready for Sunday. When I see someone doing whatever is necessary to get a job done with no sign that the person thinks it’s beneath him or

His flexibility also showed up in his willingness to perform marriage ceremonies for couples who weren’t members of a church. It was important to him that the couple knew what they were committing to, and he would meet with them to find out how well they communicated and whether they had notions that would make serious conflict inevitable. He would do what he could to help them resolve troublesome issues. If, in the end, he thought that they wouldn’t be able to make it work, he would decline to perform the ceremony. But he didn’t require them, as some ministers did, to believe the same things that he did.

My dad also had a knack for giving people attention in a way that made them feel special. He liked to make people smile. As a kid, I was sometimes embarrassed by the corniness of his jokes or comments. Only later did I realize they were valuable tools.

He was a good minister, a good father and a good teacher.

Kim Underwood can be found online at www.hisdogness.com

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By Meghan E.W. Corbett o one is immune to the allure of holiday food. There seem to be countless goodies around the house, and endless parties and family dinners complete with heavy hors d’oeuvres and fattening desserts. Before we know it, it’ll be January, and the fat jeans will be back in business. This year, make an effort to take advantage of all the yummy, healthy options at Carpoozi Café & Squeeze!

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“Carpoozi Cafe & Squeeze really started out as a want for yummy smoothies,” said Sophia Kazakos. “The original name was ‘Fruit-o-Rama,’ and let’s just say we weren’t wowed by the name.

Being of Greek heritage, we literally started naming off fruits in Greek (Portokali, Ananas, Milo, etc.). None quite had the ring to it, until we got to Carpoozi! We instantly laughed and then smiled.

It means watermelon, which we seldom sell, but once we blurted it out, we were sold. My dad took a little persuading, but agreed as any clever father would! When we opened our first Carpoozi in Mebane at the Tanger Outlets, we thought it would be a perfect fit for that area. As our pride grew for the product, so did the menu and the voice we wanted to have.”

In a time in which many people are focused on buying locally and supporting small business, Carpoozi is the best of both worlds!

“Carpoozi is truly a small, family-started business,” said Kazakos.

“We just want to make our customers happy and offer some cool options, like our fresh-squeezed juices and mama Evangelia’s homemade Greek yogurt. The tart yogurt that’s become the nationwide craze today has been in our households and many other Eastern European households for centuries. Our quality and our standards for our food are extremely high, our prices are very competitive and we encourage input from the community to better ourselves.”

There is no end to the fast food options available in the Triad area, but almost all of them offer the same unhealthy, greasy options.

“Why wouldn’t you want to try something new?” asked Kazakos.

“Our squeezed juices, combining fruits and veggies that offer nutritional value at a great taste, are really something cool and new to try! We like to keep the smoothie and vegetable bar open,

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so that people can choose new options of their own and see for themselves that we don’t use carton juices or flavored milks for smoothies. Carpoozi Cafe doesn’t just have coffee or smoothies, but both! Some really cool smoothies, like the Uptown Classic with Greek yogurt, honey, dates and walnuts! We started off with these two, and then thought, ‘We need more,’ so we added salads, Paninis and wraps. We wanted to make sure everything was made in-house, including fresh-cut deli meats and cheeses. The Triad does not have much of these juice bars, like the big cities often do, but now people are catching on and loving it! Everyone should get away from the greasy options and get some yummy, satisfying Carpoozi to finish off the workday strong!”

Carpoozi Cafe & Squeeze is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, as well as home and office parties through their successful catering menu!

Carpoozi Café & Squeeze is located at 2021 Griffith Road in Winston-Salem, near hhgregg and Village Tavern. Hours of operation: Monday–Saturday (7 a.m.– 9 p.m.) and Sunday (9 a.m.–8 p.m.). For more information, including delivery or catering needs, call 336.659.7474 or visit www.carpoozi.com.

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1 4 2 Our f e a t u r e d a r t i s t s for this issue

1 Yi Yi Ma, 8th Grade, Hanes Middle School Teacher: Barbara Butryn

2 Roselyn Hernandez, 2nd Grade, Speas Elementary School Teacher: R. Disher quote for this issue

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3 Abby Gomes, 4th Grade, Kimmel Farm Elementary School Teacher: Marsha Thrift

4 Violet Clavel, Art 3, Parkland High School Teacher: Melissa Moore

Festive Fare

these recipes for your next holiday party. Dead Man’s Nog is a beloved, tried-and-true family recipe. Whoopie pies are back in fashion, so why not make some for Christmas? The Olive Cream Cheese Dip will bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your celebration.

Make

PEPPERMINT WHOOPIE PIES

By Kristi Marion Adjusted from recipe found on www.bhg.com Cookies: 2 cups flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ tsp. peppermint extract 1 cup buttermilk Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 7.5-oz. jar marshmallow fluff 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1¼ cups powdered sugar 1 cup crushed peppermint candies Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and peppermint extracts; mix well. Slowly add flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.

3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, placing cookies 2 inches apart.

DEAD MAN’S NOG

By Kat Bodrie Ingredients: 12 eggs 1½ cups sugar 2 pints whipping cream 2 pints whole milk 3 pints blended whisky (Seagram’s Seven Crown) 3 oz. dark rum (Bacardi) 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract Grated nutmeg Directions: 1. Separate egg yokes and whites.

2. Add ½ cup sugar to whites and beat until stiff.

3. Add 1 cup sugar to yokes and blend until sugar is dissolved.

4. Mix whites and yokes.

5. Stir in cream and milk.

6. Stir in whisky and rum.

7. Stir in vanilla extract.

8. Refrigerate to chill.

9. Shake before serving. Add nutmeg to taste.

4. Bake cookies 9–12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 3–5 minutes until set; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Filling:

OLIVE CREAM CHEESE DIP

5. In another large bowl, cream together butter, fluff, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Add powdered sugar slowly; mix well. Spread filling onto the flat side of a cookie and add a second cookie to create a sandwich.

Chill cookies to set filling, then roll the edges in crushed peppermint candies.

By Emily Eileen Carter

6. Store unfilled cookies in airtight containers in refrigerator for up to one week, and filled cookies for up to 3 days. Bring cookies to room temperature before serving. Makes about 15 whoopie pies.

Ingredients: 2 8-oz. packages Neufchatel reduced fat cream cheese 1 4.25 oz. can black olives ½ cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp. salt 1 ⁄8 tsp. black pepper Crackers or pita chips

Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor.

2. Chill, and serve with crackers or pita chips.

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We Love a Parade!

Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade DEC 1, 5-7pm, Location: Downtown W-S, 4th Street and Liberty Street. Enjoy bands, floats, special performances and enough holiday cheer to make Santa’s eyes sparkle and his magical elves gasp and giggle with sheer delight! 776.0690 Kernersville Christmas Parade DEC 2, 2:30pm Location: Pineview Drive & Hwy 66 (Downtown Kernersville) 336.993.4521

Lexington Christmas Parade DEC 3, 6pm Location: Main Street (Uptown Lexington) 336.224.0751

Lewisville Christmas Parade DEC 9, 3pm, Location: Shallowford Road (Lewisville) 336.986.5640

NOW - JAN 1 Tanglewood Festival of Lights 6PM-11PM Location: Tanglewood Park (Clemmons) From storybook scenes to Holiday themes, over one hundred displays and over one million lights fill Tanglewood Park with the entire splendor and joy of the Holiday season! Cost: $5-$15 (cars & trucks) / $15-$25 (vans & micro-buses) / $65-$90 (motorcoaches & buses) 336.703.6400

THROUGH JANUARY 12 DINOSAURS! SciWorks. By popular demand, your favorite prehistoric reptiles are BACK! Immerse yourself in an exhibit featuring animatronic models of T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and many more! These robots move with incredibly life-like motion as they roar, feed, fight and care for their young. Note: There is a $1 surcharge for both members and non-members. Visit www.sciworks.org for more information.

DECEMBER 1 Breakfast with Santa (Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser) 7:30-10am, Applebee's, 6310 Allegacy Way in Clemmons. Sponsored by Parker's Pals to help support a child with autism. Meal includes flapjacks, sausage and beverage.

Santa will be present to visit with children of all ages. Cost: $6 for adults/$3 children 6 and under. 998.9487

DEC 1 Mistletoe 5k & Fun Run 8am Location: William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA (WS) Proceeds: Stop Childhood Obesity Visit your local YMCA or www.ymcamistletoe.org to sign up.

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December Calendar Facebook.com/YMCAMistletoeRun or contact Aimee Williams with questions at a.williams@ymcanwnc.org or 336.721.2100 x6269

Holiday Open House (see pg12) 5-8pm; Grassroots Aveda Salon

Christmas Treasures Sale 8am-12pm, Clemmons Moravian Church Fellowship Hall. All items will be holiday related including ornaments, lights and many other decorations. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Clemmons Food Pantry. Call 766-9739 to donate.

3rd Annual Pamper Me Pretty Holiday Open House 10am-4pm, Courtyard Marriott Hanes Mall, 1600 Westbrook Plaza Drive. Get ready to fulfill your holiday shopping needs with great gift ideas from various vendors, such as home décor, bakeware, jewelry, sweet treats, custom apparel, body care fragrances and much more! 462.0033

From Our House to Yours – Holiday Gifts & Décor 10am-4pm, Our House (Old Farmhouse) South Fork Park, 4403 Country Club Road.

Join us and enjoy apple cider as you shop for specialty gifts and more!

Ivy Arch Open House 10am-6pm, Ivy Arch, 3382 Robinhood Road. Refreshments, door prizes, specials and more!

“Music Marketing, Booking Shows, Making Money” Workshop & Concert

Santa Paws 11am-2pm, Dero's, 2671 Lewisville Clemmons Road. Celebrate the season with a photo of your pet, child or grandchild with Santa. Weather permitting, photos can be made with Clydesdale horses with donation made to Humane Society of Davie County. Cost: $10 includes photo and frame. 751.5214

Froliche Weihnachten 1:30-4:30pm, Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. Join us for a celebration of German Christmas traditions. Enjoy German carols and music, shadow puppets, German food, craft demonstrations and sales, and an antique German toy display. 924.8191

DECEMBER 1-2 Vineyards of Swan Creek Holiday Open House 11am-5pm, The Vineyards of Swan Creek.

Join Raffaldini Vineyards and the Vineyards of Swan Creek as we celebrate the holidays. Featuring music, chestnut roasting, wine tastings and more.

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DECEMBER 8 KIDS’ MORNING OUT Joins forces with Toys for Tots Fundraiser 10:30am-1:30pm, Granary at WinMock, 168 East Kinderton in Bermuda Run. Grab a friend and the kids for a morning of fun while donating toys to Toys for Tots! Have pictures taken with Santa! Reservation required for photos; cost: $40 for up to 2 children ($10 per additional child) (including (1) 4x6,and digital copies emailed to you. Includes activities for all ages, milk, cookies and other treats! And, as always, each adult receives four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings, and this month, receive an extra ticket for each new, unwrapped toy donated to benefit Toys for Tots! Email: Faye.coordinatingdreams@yahoo.com or call 336-473-2944 to book a time slot.

Salem Christmas (see ad pg48) Old Salem Museums & Gardens Hands on activities celebrating Moravian Christmas

DECEMBER 3 Baby Care Basics

Free Yoga For All!

6:30-8pm, Valaoras & Lewis Ob/Gyn Office, 245 Charlois Boulevard. Come and learn all you need to know about newborn care – what to expect from your infant, safe sleep, bathing, calming, diapering, feeding, cord care and more! All questions welcome. Cost: $10. 391.0129.

1-2pm, Sunrise Yoga in Clemmons. Free yoga class for everyone in the community to find out what yoga is all about! Includes introductory discussion about yoga, yoga poses, breathing practices and relaxation techniques. We encourage participants to bring non-perishable items to donate to the Clemmons Food Pantry. 778.1233

DECEMBER 4 Secu Family House Tree Lighting

DEC 8-16 The Nutcracker

10am-9pm, The Underground Theatre at the Community Arts Café. ECSC Presents Lauren Light “Music Marketing, Booking Shows, Making Money.” Full day workshop from 10am-5pm and concert at 7pm.

Cost: Workshop including concert $35/Concert only $10. Call 793.8000 for more information.

5:30-7:30pm, SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane. You are invited to a tree lighting and open house event. Cookies, hot chocolate and cider will be available as well as special holiday performances.

793.2822

(various times) Location: The Stevens Center (W-S) Presented by the University of NC School of the Arts Tickets: $20-$66 (per person) 336.721.1945 / www.uncsa.edu

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Visit The Nest

How to Start a Community Garden 6-8pm, Forsyth Cooperative Extension, 1450 Fairchild Road. Come learn the steps to start a community garden, as well as the benefits and obstacles involved. Become familiar with the Forsyth Community Garden Resource Program so that your garden can be organized for spring planting. 703.2850

DECEMBER 9 The Emotional Impact of Food Allergies

11am-1pm, Cricket's Nest Craft Shop, 4401 Country Club Road. Bring your own camera! Special treat for all children from Santa.

Christmas Paws At Dero’s 11am-2pm. Bring your pet or child for a holiday photograph taken with Santa, and enjoy pet-related specials offered by Dero's for this holiday open house. Cost is $10 per photo which includes the frame.

Weather permitting, visitors may also take photos with a beautiful Clydesdale horse dressed in its Christmas best! Donations are requested for the Humane Society of Davie County. Each pet owner who has a photo made with Santa will receive a coupon for 20% off of any purchases made during the event.

DECEMBER 6 Holiday Open House 4-7pm, Shear Excitement Hair Salon, Towers Shopping Center. Enjoy refreshments and good company. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Marines Toys For Tots. 283.9375

Environmental Movie – Amazon Gold 7-9pm, Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. Illegally mined gold in Peru has

5-6pm, Baylin Dance Studio, 3818 Clemmons Road. As parents, it is not only important for us to educate ourselves on the proper management of our child's food allergies, but we also must have the tools to educate our children so that they may grow up feeling confident and secure about their allergies. 650.759.5336

Piedmont Chamber Singers Candlelight Concert 5-7pm, Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. Hear traditional carols sung inside the 1788 Gemeinhaus. First concert is at 5pm, and the second concert starts at 6pm. 924.8191

of Family Events DECEMBER 11 Girls' Night Out 5 pm…until! Jeffrey Adams, 321 West Fourth Street. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Specials include ½ price selected wines as well as other drink and appetizer specials. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways!

Receive an extra ticket for every new, unwrapped toy you bring for our Toys for Tots campaign! Sponsored by Forsyth Woman Magazine, Forsyth Woman Engaged! and Jeffrey Adams.

See you there! Call 448.1714 for more information.

DECEMBER 13 Pelvic Pain Support Group 6-7:30pm, Worth of Souls Counseling Services. Open to women 18 years and older who struggle with pelvic pain. This support group is free; however, registration is required due to limited space. Please call 745.5584 to register.

DECEMBER 13-15 Holiday Open House 10am-5pm, Fraleigh's, 2626 Lewisville Clemmons Road. 20% off storewide.

766.7440

DECEMBER 14 An Afternoon of Holiday Cheer 1-4pm, Raffaldini Vineyards, 450 Groce Road in Ronda. Join carol singers in musical cheer while looking for the perfect holiday gift! Special features include winter refreshments, caroling and a visit from the Italian Christmas character, La Befana. This mystical woman will read her story for all to enjoy fireside. An event for the entire family! 835.9463

Festive Family Friday 4-8pm, SciWorks. Celebrate the holidays with us during this annual tradition! Enjoy light refreshments, special entertainment and a visit with St. Nick! Admission is $1 per person.

DEC 14-23 A Christmas Carol (various show times) High Point Theatre (High Point) Presented by the NC Shakespeare Festival Tickets: $15-$32 (per person) 336.887.3001; www.ncshakes.org

Dec 15 & 16 Drive-Thru Nativity - FREE (see ad pg57) 6-8pm Location: St John’s Lutheran Church

Live nativity scene with children’s choir. Petting zoo for children to get a closer look at the animals and have your family Christmas photo taken in costume with a live donkey in the stable.

art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.

No cost to visit; membership dues upon acceptance. Contact Cindy at 706.1209, or visit www.goldentriadchorus.org.

Dec 15 Sealy/Fox 8: Holiday Pops Concert with the WinstonSalem Symphony

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS Shag Lessons

7:30pm Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, W-S, NC Join Fox8 News anchors for a fun concert featuring festive holiday favorites. Includes a carol sing-along sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

Parking and concert are FREE with a donation of canned food or nonperishable food items, which will be distributed to Salvation Army Food Banks throughout the Piedmont.

DECEMBER 18 All-American Christmas by The Salem Band 7:30-9pm, Home Moravian Church Sanctuary. The Salem Band will present its annual Holiday Concert featuring traditional Christmas favorites with sing along hymns and vocal soloists Christy Brown and Jonathan Sidden. 413.2180

DECEMBER 19 Christmas for the City (see ad pg61) 3-9pm FREE event at Benton Convention Center. More info at wbfj.fm or www.ChristmasForTheCity.com

SUNDAYS Fitpraise 2:30pm, Women's Wellness & Fitness Center in W-S. Workout to contemporary Christian music with devotion and prayer! Designed for women of all ages and fitness levels.

Participation is FREE and open to members and non-members. Call 760.0030 for more information.

MONDAYS GTC Open Rehearsals 7-10pm, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst Street in Kernersville.

Need an outlet for your singing talent? Now through May 1st, 2013, Golden Triad Show Chorus is holding open rehearsals. Part of Sweet Adelines International, a highly respected worldwide organization of women singers, GTC’s members share a love for singing a cappella music in the barbershop style, and we are committed to advancing the musical

7pm. Shag Lessons with Vicky Chambers. Contact Vicky at 989.0156 for more information.

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS Total Wellness Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm, Through The Body, LLC, 2910-A Briarcliffe Road. Total Wellness Tuesdays is a lunch and learn! Bring your lunch, and enjoy an hour of presentations and discussions that focus on Wellness. Donations for 2nd Harvest Food Bank are greatly appreciated. Call 407.0621 for information.

FOURTH TUESDAYS Newcomers & Neighbors of W-S 10-11:30am, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1616 Bolton Street. An opportunity to meet people and learn about the area. Interest groups include Book Group, Lunch Bunch, Bridge, Cards, Crafts, Dinner and Wine Groups. You do not have to be new to the area to join. Free initial meeting; $35 annual dues. Call 245.8046 for information.

WEDNESDAYS Hula Hoop Fitness Class 6:30-7:30pm, Women's Wellness, 690 Jonestown Road. Hula hoop cardio classes called "Hoopdio" are all about having FUN while you tone your entire body. Try yoga-inspired stretching, strength training and hooping with a weighted hoop. No gym membership required, designed for beginners and beyond. Monkey Hooper Hoops are provided and also available for purchase. $10 per class or $35 per month. Contact Monica at 414.5316, or visit www.monkeyhooper.com for more information.

SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAYS MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers Support Group 10am-12pm (2nd Wed.), 5:30-7:30pm (4th Wed.), Olivet Moravian Church, 2205 Olivet Moravian Church. Initial meetings are free. Dues are $25 per semester. Contact Lorie 406.8031 for information.

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1 Man Maintenance .......................................38

Home Instead ..................................................1

Roger Marion Automotive...............................83

A Step Ahead.................................................24

Honda of WS .................................................11

Ruff Housing..................................................75

Andrea Robinson, DDS...................................25

Hospice & Palliative Care Center ....................13

S.O. by Jade ..................................................44

Arnold Bakery Thrift Store...............................87

House Matters ...............................................87

Salem Gymnastics .........................................19

Aylor & Peoples, DDS ....................................35

Ian’s Body Works ...........................................23

Ballet & Performing Arts Centre......................19

Kilwins ..........................................................13

Bermuda Run Country Club............................75

Launch Media & Marketing ............................86

Bobby Spivey’s Notary Service.......................87

Laurel Leigh Gardening.....................................7

Brookstone Technology Services ....................83

Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics .........................23

Brynn’s Frozen Yogurt Bar ..............................18

Locke Chiropractic .........................................31

Busy as a Bee Concierge................................42

Logan HVAC ..................................................43

CareNet of North Carolina...............................22

Lyndhurst Gynecological................................15

Carolina Garage Door .....................................41

Mac & Nelli’s ..........................................23, 85

Tanglewood Pharmacy ...................................33

Carpoozi cafe & squeeze................................85

The Carriage House........................................85

Cartridge Superstore ......................................40

Mercedes-Benz of Winston-Salem ..................... ...............................................inside back cover

Casanova’s Confections .................................83

Minglewood...................................................71

Forsyth County...............................................63

Chermak & Hanson Orthodontics ...................45

Mirror Image Cleaning Service .......................41

The Women’s Fund ........................................65

Chris’ Lawncare .............................................40

Mix It Up........................................................85

Tina S. Merhoff, DDS......................................17

Chrystal Yates/Broker .....................................87

Mock Tire & Automotive.................................26

TJ’s Body Shop..............................................83

Clemmons Family Dental .................................7

Moonlight Designs.........................................73

Triple Threat DanCenter ..................................53

CoCreative .....................................................71

Moore Self Storage ........................................39

Computer Tree .................................................9

Nathan Tabor Christmas Toy Drive ....................5

Forsyth Country Day School ...........................36

Nationwide - Brent Johnson & Assoc. ..............9

Forsyth Medical Center............front inside cover

New Town Bistro ............................................85

Forsyth Medical Imaging ...................back cover

Nutcracker, The .............................................67

Fresh Air Carpet Care .....................................71

Oak Grove Farm & Equestrian Complex ..........73

God Encounters .............................................69

Old Salem......................................................48

Goin’ Postal .............................................70, 87

Omega House Family Restaurant ....................85

Golding Farms ...............................................35

One Shot Photography ...................................69

WS Dash - Breakfast with Santa......................91

Grassroots Salon............................................12

Oriental Café..................................................85

Yellow Wolf Farm ...........................................30

Heavenly Cheesecakes by Becky ..............60, 87

Pinebrook Country Club..................................77

YMCA ............................................................33

Hip Chics Boutique ........................................13

Richard Spainhour, Family Entertainer ............53

Your Pilates Place ..........................................15

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Salem Smiles Orthdontics..............................37 SciWorks .......................................................37 Spangler & Rohlfing, DDS..............................21 St. John’s Lutheran Church & School .......57, 59 Stratford Landscape Supply............................39 Sunrise United Methodist Church ...................56 Susan Maier Colon - Prudential Carolinas ......40

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Twin City Soccer ............................................63 University Dental Associates ..........................19 Villa Grill .......................................................85 WBFJ 89.3.....................................................61 Will Wilkins - State Farm Insurance................15 Williams Eye Associates ..................................7 WomanCare ...................................................35

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