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In our ongoing effort to make Forsyth Family the ultimate resource to Forsyth County families, we’ve organized our content by categories to make sure you can quickly find exactly what you need when you need it! Also, check out our Index on page 114, which organizes all our advertisers by type of business!

co ver s tory 41 The Village at Brookberry Farm and Brookberry Phase IV Give New Meaning to Life on the Farm

Special Section 58 Summer Camp Showcase

Local Businesses 30 Bloom at Rolly’s: An Exciting New Addition to Rolly’s Baby Boutique

Relationships 20 Communication: What You Said & What They Heard

Health & Fitness 14 16 26 32 36 46 50

Chermak & Hanson Orthodontics Autism Spectrum Disorder It’s Time to Go to the Doctor When…

Is Comparison the Death of Your Joy? The Social Media Trap Old Town Family Eye Care is Now Forsyth Family Eye Care Sexual Assault Awareness Month Smart Shopping at the SuperMarket

At Home 18 Dero’s: Living a Decorated Life 44 The Home Builder’s Association of Winston-Salem’s 2015 Spring Parade of Homes

Fitness 38 Get that “Spring” In Your Step!

Parenting 52 56 72 74 78 80 90

Bring the World Into Your Home: Host an Exchange Student with ISE Small Stories for a Big World The Hardest Stage of Parenting When Daddy’s Work Calls him Away The Mommy Diaries: A Year in Retrospect The View From My Section: The Sun is Rising Parenting Perspectives: Boundaries

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Education 52 Bring the World Into Your Home: Host an Exchange Student with ISE

April 2015

H

appy Easter, Happy Spring! We survived the winter, and our landscape is turning back to beautiful shades of green as our grass and trees come alive; dotted with beautiful shades of yellow and pink as daffodils, forsythia and cherry trees blossom! While I absolutely adore this time of year, I offer my undying thanks to pharmaceutical companies who created allergy medications. Without you, this time of year would be almost impossible to enjoy for those of us plagued with seasonal allergies!

I want to take a moment to give a sincere thanks to those who attended the first ever Forsyth Family Expo! The previous two years were focused on Summer Camps only, so it was our first year with an expanded format to include vendors that wanted to reach families. We had an amazing line-up of summer camps, local businesses and nonprofits that were on hand to tell you more about what they do. Supporting local businesses is the heart of our magazine, and so this event was a natural fit with our mission! We thank those families who attended, and we hope you were enriched by the folks you met and the activities you were offered. We collected quite a large amount of food for Second Harvest which speaks to the generous community we live in. It was a beautiful day, and we loved seeing the kids who arrived in costume to celebrate Incredible Kid Day! Last but not least, thanks to all those folks behind the scenes who helped us pull off an amazing event! We’ll take feedback received to create an even bigger and better 2016 event!

Our April cover features a beautiful neighborhood community known as Brookberry Farm! Read all about its new phase and what’s to come! This month is also the second in a series of three issues that feature wonderful summer camps. You need to look no further than the Summer Camp Showcase on pages 58-65 in order to create a most amazing summer for your child! The April issue is packed with opportunities to support many local causes and events, so don’t miss a single page!

Ages & Stages 66 A Child’s Garden: Teaching Children the Value of Growing Food 68 Raising Resilient Children 70 Preparing for Finals

Community 12 Winston-Salem Youth Chorus: In Celebration of Retiring Founding Artistic Director, Barbara C. Beattie 22 Hospice Hope Run 2015 - Jordan Sealey: Honoring the Life of a Special Young Man 34 RiverRun International Film Festival to Showcase Family Films 46 Sexual Assault Awareness Month 48 Local Family Continues the Battle to Help Others 76 The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina’s 14th Annual “Empty Bowls.”

88 Out and About in Mt. Airy 92 Alex Seals, Author of ‘Shama’al and the Other World’ 94 Clemmons Community Day 96 Celebrate Earth Day With Fun For the Whole Family 14 Pig Heaven Come Swoon over Swine at Mount Tabor High School’s Annual Arts Celebration

Faith & Family 83 83 84 86

Tami’s Devotion “Masterpiece” Tami’s Devotion “Minute for Your Minister” Musing About… The List and Why Fear Is Important Empowering Parents: A Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman

For the Kids 24 The Rattlers and Overby Hitting Center: Helping Kids Hit a Home Run in Life 87 Dinner Conversations 99 Kids Morning Out! 100 Kids in the Kitchen: Easter Snack Mixes 102 Teen Talk with Isabella 101 Special Kids Outing 104 The Artist’s Corner 106 Book Nook

Dining Guide Happy 22nd birthday to my dear daughter, Morgan -enjoy these last weeks of college. Can you believe you are about to be a college graduate? I know I can’t!

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Other 103 Celebrations 112 Calendar of Events 114 Advertiser Index

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Barbara’s philosophy is simple, “It is important for our city to have an organization where children can learn to sing quality music with enthusiasm, understanding and artistry. It’s a wonderful forum for personal growth and character formation. Striving for excellence provides a worthy goal where they not only learn how to perform choral music beautifully, but acquire life-long skills that are transferable to any endeavor they choose.” With this love of music at its foundation, the WinstonSalem Youth Chorus has grown to more than 100 members in four ensembles, ranging in age from eight to 18, representing more than 40 schools in Forsyth and the surrounding counties. After 22 years as the Founding Artistic Director, Ms. Beattie is retiring, leaving a legacy that she is proud of, which is that of helping young people experience success and happiness through music.

“I hope that my legacy is one of loving our young people and doing everything possible to help them succeed at a level that might not be available to them otherwise. If the chorus helps just one child to understand themselves, their talents and how they fit into this world, it will be worth our 22 years of operation. The happiness that our singers feel upon reaching a new height is invaluable. Watching them experience their own success and happiness was my reason for giving it my all. Now that we have experienced this kind of elation, I believe it will continue after my retirement,” said Ms. Beattie.

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student director of the A Cappella Choir at her high school. Following high school, Ms. Beattie received a Bachelor of Music degree in piano from Virginia Commonwealth University and eventually taught music K– 12, Advanced Placement Classes in music theory, history and singing, studied voice and vocal pedagogy, directed eight choirs at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for 23 years, and then founded the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus. As Ms. Beattie looks into the future of the WSYC, she is positive about the days ahead. “The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus is poised to grow and be an even larger part of the artistic fabric of Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas. It is a good time for me to retire and be with my family, because the chorus is strong and healthy and has a support system of our community that will sustain and grow the organization.” Part of the appeal of the WSYC is that it is open to any child who passes a standard audition, reflecting the diversity in its membership. WSYC singers learn proper vocal technique, music theory, performance and sight-singing skills, music culture and songs in other languages. The WSYC is known as the preeminent youth chorus within our city and our region and has enjoyed frequent concert collaborations with local and regional arts organizations, such as the Piedmont Wind Symphony, UNCSA Cantata Singers, WS Symphony, Piedmont Opera, Fletcher Opera, The Piedmont Chamber Singers and the Salisbury Symphony. The chorus has also participated in several prestigious music festivals and events abroad, including The Paris Choral Festival in 2013, a ten-day concert tour of Italy with Pueri Cantores & the Garibaldi Theatre Chorus in June 2007 and the International Music Festival in Salzburg, Austria, July 2004.

For Barbara C. Beattie, her time at WSYC may be drawing to an end, but the love of music that she has shared over the years will continue to resonate in the lives of the youth who continue to be a part of the chorus.

For more information on the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus and their upcoming events, visit www.WSYouthChorus.org. You can also reach them through email at Mail@WSYouthChorus.org, or by phone at 336-703-0001.

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Making patients feel comfortable and excited about the orthodontic process is one of the most important goals for Doctors Chermak and Hanson. “[We] are in the business of making people smile,” said Dr. David Chermak. “Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics has been treating people from Winston-Salem, Clemmons and King for many years and feel very much a part of the communities we serve.”

The devotion the doctors and staff have to the communities that support them expands beyond the practice walls. “We are always looking for ways to give back to the community,” said Dr. Chermak. “We have been supporters of Ronald McDonald House through its Sport-a-Shirt program, Luminary, Character Breakfast and other fundraisers, but wanted to take it to ‘the next level’ and get a little more hands-on. There is nothing worse than a sick child, and especially if it is difficult for their family and support network to be near them. It’s one more way, albeit indirectly, that we can help bring a smile to a child’s face. We’re [also] involved in sponsorship of just about every little league sports program available; like Twins and Optimist soccer, Winston-Salem lacrosse, baseball, basketball, football, swimming, girls’ softball and hockey, just to name a few.

The practice also supports programs in the arts, like The Children’s Theater of Winston- Salem, The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, The Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem, SciWorks and various marching bands and orchestras. We have helped to build two houses for Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, and numerous times, for a group outing, the Chermak & Hanson team has met at BuildA-Bear Workshop to create personal bears that are then donated to Brenner Children’s Hospital.”

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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beautiful smile is perhaps the best first impression you can make. Many people ignore proper dental care or assume orthodontics is solely about appearance. Orthodontic care has much more to do with overall health than many of us realize. Proper care, like that received at Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics, can correct a great deal more than just the straightness of teeth.

“Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics is a high-tech, modern, friendly orthodontic office that treats children, teens and adults,” said Dr. John Hanson. “We have [multiple locations and] focus on treatment modes that do not resemble the braces of the past, with high-tech systems that reduce or eliminate the need for head gear, extraction of teeth or jaw surgery. It is important to have your child seen for an initial visit around the age of seven. Most of the time, no orthodontic treatment is indicated at this time, but it can be a huge advantage to possibly identify a hidden problem; for example, with canine teeth starting to become impacted, or skeletal problems like under-bites that, if left untreated, require some sort of jaw surgery later on. It provides peace of mind for the parents if nothing is immediately necessary. It allows the doctors to ‘track’ a developing problem to refine the treatment plan later on. It also allows a child to get to know the doctor and staff, see their peers in treatment and realize that getting braces is a fun and rewarding process.”

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This focus on care for others is what patients appreciate most about the doctors of Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics. “The practice files insurance claims for patients, and the staff is committed to answering phone calls within three rings, even when someone calls during lunch hour,” said Dr. Hanson. “One of the practice’s doctors is always on call for after-hours and weekend emergencies.” No matter what need arises, you will be treated as a priority at Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics! It comes as no surprise that Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics was named the 2014 Winston-Salem Journal Readers’ Choice Award Winner for Favorite Orthodontic Practice, as well as the 2013 and 2014 Favorite Orthodontic Practice in the Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards!

Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics serves patients at three locations: 1564 North Peace Haven Road in Winston-Salem (336.760.1491), 3742 Clemmons Road in Clemmons (336.766.8244), and 524 South Main Street in King (336.983.4551). For more information, visit the website at www.smileland.com.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

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n April 2nd, Winston-Salem will once again join the growing community of autism supporters for World Autism Awareness Day to spotlight autism as a growing global health concern.

Fortunately, Forsyth County is home to one of the most prominent autism service organizations in the country. ABC of NC Child Development Center (ABC of NC), located at 3904 Old Vineyard Road, is helping our community celebrate this April while informing us about the developmental disability which is more common than childhood cancer, cystic fibrosis and multiple sclerosis combined.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders affecting the development of the brain. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, nonverbal and verbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. ASDs can be associated with intellectual disability; problems in motor coordination; attention deficits; and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disorders. However, some individuals with ASDs excel in visual skills, music, math and art. Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identify around one in 68 American children as on the autism spectrum. An estimated one out of 42 boys and one in 189 girls is diagnosed with autism in the U.S. Autism can be diagnosed as early at 24 months, but the average age of diagnosis in NC is 3½ years old and is, on average, 18 months later for children of racial and ethnic minorities.

So, once your child is diagnosed with autism, what is the next step?

By Carolyn S. Peterson

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ABC of NC Development Center ABC of NC was founded in 2002 and is a non-profit center and research-based provider of quality individualized diagnostic, therapeutic and educational services, using evidence-based practices in the field of autism treatment, to children with ASDs and their families. “ABC of NC supports each individual in developing the skills and motivation necessary to be able to learn and thrive in the leastrestrictive setting possible. We provide cutting-edge services using evidence-based educational and therapeutic strategies within a caring environment to help children with autism develop to their full potential,” said Selene Johnson, Executive Director, ABC of NC. “The center’s unique approach includes diagnostic services, and balanced and developmentally-appropriate programs that address communication, play, social, self-help and academic skills. All therapeutic and instructional methods are proven effective and are tailored to the needs of each individual child.” But getting the right help for your child depends upon an early diagnosis.

“A timely diagnosis facilitates appropriate interventions and increases the likelihood that a child will make necessary developmental gains. Early diagnosis and intervention provide the greatest opportunity for better long-term outcomes, including greater independence, decreased burden on families and the community, and better quality of life for individuals and families. We know that almost all children with ASDs eventually receive a diagnosis, but it is often well past the period of time during which we know early intervention to be most effective,” said Johnson. In the end, not only do children and families benefit, but our entire society benefits when we are able to diagnose autism early, ideally before age 3, and provide effective interventions that are critical to addressing the core deficits of autism and ensuring positive outcomes.” In 2013, the center expanded its services to include The Autism Clinic, a comprehensive psychological practice offering diagnostic services, psychological evaluations, and therapy that serves the needs of both individuals on the autism spectrum and their family members.

In 2014, Winston-Salem joined the cities around the globe as a part of Autism Speaks’ Light It Up Blue campaign. Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative that kicks off Autism Awareness Month (April). In honor of this historic day, many iconic landmarks and buildings, along with hundreds of thousands of homes and communities, take part in this very visible commitment to shine a light on autism. “Last year, some of Winston-Salem’s most iconic buildings—the Krispy Kreme Corporate Headquarters, the R.J. Reynolds Building, The Millennium Center and City Hall—showed their support for the cause, and the families impacted, by literally and figuratively shining a light on autism by illuminating their buildings blue during the month of April. And we look forward to going bigger and bluer in 2015!” stated Casey Raymer, Director of Development and Volunteer Services, ABC of NC. “Through the Light It Up Blue campaign we hope to raise awareness and understanding; increase community knowledge about autism and its early warning signs; and impart information about the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention that we know can drastically change a child’s life trajectory,” said Raymer.

For more information on ABC of NC, visit www.abcofnc.org. For information on ASDs, visit www.autismspeaks.org.

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artin was the fifth child. A darling, beautiful, happy little cherub, and oh-so expressive. Until he was two and a half, Martin would gesture, grin, or grimace and his siblings delivered whatever he needed. Speak? Why should he? One night at dinner, his father had had enough. Martin pointed, his father slammed his glass on the table. Glasses, plates, silverware, even family members, shook. “If you want something, use your words!” As everyone held their breath, Martin looked up, completely cool, and said his first words: “Pass the potatoes, please.”

Martin’s father knew that communication was an integral part of his child’s development. The question we will never know is, how long had he known how to speak? And what else did he know?!? It’s more than vocabulary (“What does a cow say?” or “What’s the magic word?”)

Communication is a two-way process by which we exchange information, ideas and feelings. Healthy relationships compel us to want to know what the other thinks and feels.

Mastering the art of communication is easier than we think. There are only four main areas we need to practice—Delivery, Verbal, Non-verbal and (often forgotten) Listening.

Begin with Delivery: the when, where and with whom communication should be shared. When: Misunderstandings should be addressed as soon as you are able. Where: Somewhere private; having an audience will feed tension and your message will be lost in what feels like an attack.

With whom: Always take it to the source. When we share grievances with anyone else, problems are not resolved and often Non-Verbal: What is your body saying? Every culture is a little different. lead to misinterpretations that could actually compound the These are typically American body language interpretations: problem.

Interpretation: Verbal: Tone, tempo and linguistics. Speaking too loud or too fast Action: may catch your listener of guard. Likewise, words can soothe or Arms crossed Feels defensive, but it looks offensive scorch. Chose them wisely. Some words are triggers, landmines you may be unaware of. Here are a few you might use and avoid: Indicates evasiveness (what are you Avoiding eye contact trying to hide?)

Use: Avoid: Sitting side by side We are equals Yes, Please, Thank You

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Appears genuine, interested, authentic Demonstrates mutual respect; that you are listening

Often overlooked in relationships are our Listening Skills. Everything we see, feel and hear is interpreted through our own filters. These filters could be trigger words, our history with that individual, or maybe even timing. Each time you are called upon to resolve a conflict or listen, try to push away these filters. Listen with fresh ears and remember these rules: 1. Listen without becoming defensive

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5. Listen without discounting

3. Listen without judging

6. Listen without trying to solve the problem for the other person

Communication then requires that we not only consider what we say, but also how it is received. Personally or professionally, at the end of the day, positive relationships are what this journey is all about.

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Hospice Hope Run 2015 Jordan Sealey: Honoring the Life of a Special Young Man

By Carolyn S. Peterson

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elly and John Sealey knew their first born son, Jordan Sealey, had a heart full of compassion for helping people and animals early in his life. “At the age of eight, we lost sight of him at the fair’s petting zoo only to find him holding up a baby goat so a child in a wheelchair could pet it.

He also brought home every stray dog he came across, three of which still live with us.

We are still not sure how he got the 110pound Great Pyrenees mix in his Honda Civic.

Jordan spent time volunteering at the Children’s Center and made a special connection with a child that had not walked in some time. One day when Jordan was there, the child got up and walked toward him trying to get Jordan’s attention. Everyone was ecstatic,” Kelly Sealey, Jordan’s mother, recalled. John Sealey, Jordan’s dad, remembers the love that Jordan had for children in another instance. “One year, Jordan and I worked as soccer referees for The Special Olympics, and he returned his earnings back to the organization,” said John.

Jordan also loved his family, including his younger brother, Bradley, and spending time with family and friends was a source of enjoyment for Jordan.

“Bradley and Jordan were so close that Jordan transferred to Reagan High School his senior year so the two could play on the same soccer team. The brothers also shared a desire to help people, and both had completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification at Forsyth Tech. Brad gained employment with Davidson County and Jordan was pursuing a position with the Lexington Police Department (LPD). They planned to marry their sweethearts two weeks apart in April 2014.

They weren’t just brothers, they were best friends,” John commented. At the insistence of Jordan, the Sealey family, just Kelly, John, Bradley and Jordan, took their last family vacation in June 2013, just two months before Jordan died; perhaps Jordan knew that life would be changing for the entire family.

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On August 2, 2013, Jordan, Brad and their fiancées, Megan and Kaylan, respectively, were spending time at Brad’s apartment’s pool. Later, Kelly and John joined their sons and future daughter-in-laws for pizza and shared good stories before the evening came to an end. “Jordan had just interviewed with the Lexington Police Department and was hoping he would be hired soon. We said our good-byes and told them we loved them as we always did; later that night we received a call that Jordan had an accident at the pool and although EMS, physicians and ICU nurses did their best, the damage was too severe and we had to let Jordan go after 10 days of prayers.

Jordan was an organ donor and he continues to live on in those that received his gifts,” stated John. Shortly after Jordan’s death, the family learned that the LPD had left a message on Jordan’s phone intending to offer him a job. Jordan had left such an impression on the Chief of LPD and other ranking officers that they visited him in the hospital and provided an honor guard at his funeral service, as well as awarding him with an honorary police officer distinction. At Jordan’s service, the Sealey family heard from Jordan’s friends about how he had helped them over his short 24 years on earth. With the loss of Jordan, Kelly and John not only lost a beloved son, but a part of their future. Dealing with their loss was unbearable and they recognized they needed help.

“Several friends told us about the grief counseling that Hospice & Palliative CareCenter offered. John and I first attended as a couple; it was important for us to understand our grief in order to function and provide support for each other and our family members. It didn’t lessen our pain, but it did provide options on how to cope. We then began attending group grief sessions with other families who had lost a child.

Other than being with family, Hospice has been the only place we have felt ‘normal’ and completely understood. Although somewhat skeptical about counseling in the beginning, we quickly found how crucial it is to seek and have support. We encourage others to reach out to Hospice for the many services they provide,” Kelly said. One way the Sealey family has chosen to continue Jordan’s work of helping people is through their support of Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, specifically by forming ‘Team Jordan Sealey’ for the Hospice Hope Run in 2014 and this year, too, raising funds for Hospice to continue to offer their services, like grief counseling, at no charge to our community.

“Our incredibly supportive 2014 team consisted of 38 family, friends and co-workers that helped us keep it together during this exhausting labor of love that resulted in raising funds for Hospice. This year, once again, we will run to honor a remarkable young man.

Jordan was smart, fun compassionate and genuine; he loved unconditionally and didn’t hesitate to show it. Hospice and specifically Elizabeth Doom, Donna Hampton and our ‘Loss of a Child’ group family have helped us through the journey of grief. Although we’re certain that Jordan is watching over us and he will never be forgotten, we still miss him and his wonderful laugh and smile every day,” commented Kelly and John.

For more information on Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, visit www.hospicecarecenter.org or call 336-768-3972. To form, join or donate to a Hope Run team, visit www.support4hospice.org.

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By Willy Minnix

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hate to admit, I have never been a big sports fan. I think it stemmed from years of watching the Detroit Tigers lose. The other night, I had a change of heart. I walked into the Overby Hitting Center on Yadkinville Road in Pfafftown, and immediately felt a different spirit than what you might expect to find in a sports complex. After talking with founder Steve Overby for a few minutes, I understood why.

Steve and his son, Joseph, have both played baseball at very high levels. Joseph retired a few years ago from professional baseball, and Steve once had an opportunity to play with the Royals, and they also trained the actors for the movie Hero. Typically, the advice of people with skills and talents of this level comes with a high price.

Not at OHC! OHC exists to provide kids with affordable ways to learn how to be the best ball players they can be. In fact, what I found is that almost everyone at OHC is a volunteer! OHC is a 501C3 charity, and can accept any type of donation. OHC is set up with a full board of volunteer directors to provide financial accountability.

But the part that really won me over is that OHC is not just a place to learn how to hit a baseball. Steve told me that he considers it his personal ministry to reach these kids; to help them handle the emotional issues they face each day. For the Overbys, OHC is not just about learning hitting mechanics, though they teach kids to do that with excellence. They feel it is far more important that kids take the skills off the field and apply them to their lives. Techniques like focusing, breathing, relaxing, visualizing success, stopping negative thoughts, and only reacting to what their eyes see, are skills that not only apply to baseball, but also to job skills, interpersonal skills and personal development.

I think Joseph said it best. “Through the outlet of baseball, getting better at the game will hopefully help the kids get better at life skills. If we can mentor a bit, or give some advice, we love to.” One of the volunteers, Jennifer Johnson, organizes the volunteer and 24 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

donation effort for OHC. She mentioned to me that OHC is a great way for businesses, church groups, individuals and organizations to pass on a blessing to kids who otherwise might not be able to participate in a sports program. They have several tiers of sponsorship, which include business advertising on their banners and Facebook pages. The first tier starts at $500, but there are also $1,000, $1,500 and even $2,500 per year sponsorships as well. This level is called the Homerun level! And it includes features like an extra-large banner on the Rattlers’ wall, 6 Team shirts, four posts per month on the Facebook pages, an extra-large plaque at the end of the season, and an extra-large logo on the team banner. But if you want to support, any amount is appreciated and put to work helping kids.

Steve Overby also spoke about opportunities available to the community, such as hitting clinics, coach training and speed and agility classes. Steve has been working with kids for over 28 years, and the results speak for themselves. I wish I had room to share many of the testimonies of how so many lives have been changed and kids have been inspired to stay out of trouble, work hard to achieve their goals, and then pass on that ethic to other kids.

100 percent of all donations go directly to help kids play in the tournaments and participate in the activities provided by OHC, and to help cover some of the overhead costs at OHC. If you want to make a donation contact Jennifer Johnson at Overby Hitting Center.

“We want to help families who can’t afford to do these things,” Jennifer explained to me. You can reach her at 336-528-2389.

Steve can be reached at 336-918-9218, or by e-mail at: soverby1976@gmail. In my opinion, if you are looking for a place to get your kids involved in baseball or softball, you can’t go wrong by checking out Overby Hitting Center.

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There are several conditions that, on the surface, may seem fairly easy to care for at home, but have the potential to become life-threatening if not treated properly and promptly. Hundreds of medications are available to treat a cold or the flu with varying degrees of effectiveness. However, some of the symptoms of a more serious condition include difficulty breathing and a persistent cough, which can be signs of pneumonia, bronchitis or other serious lung diseases. Swollen glands commonly develop when the body fights minor infections from colds, insect bites, or small cuts. More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become very firm and tender. They can be a symptom of a viral illness, such as mononucleosis, measles, rubella, or mumps, or even a sign of cancer, such as lymphoma or leukemia. With any of these symptoms, a trip to your primary care physician can rule out serious problems, confirm a diagnosis and start you on a treatment plan.

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are bacterial infections of the urinary tract, most often caused by the bacterium E. coli. They are more common in women than in men, and usually affect the bladder, but can also affect the kidneys. Symptoms of a bladder infection usually begin with frequent urination, an urgent need to urinate, and pain with urination. Symptoms may also include fever, cloudy urine, foul-smelling urine, or blood in the urine. If the infection affects the kidneys, symptoms will usually also include high fever, chills, back pain on the side of the affected kidney, nausea, and vomiting. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the other areas of the body, including the blood, and a very serious condition of septicemia, or blood poisoning, may occur, which, particularly in older patients, can be fatal. Most cases of simple acute cystitis (bladder infection) can be treated with a three-day course of an antibiotic. However, surgery may be required in cases where the infection is caused by a blockage, such as a kidney stone or an enlarged prostate. In any case, home remedies like drinking lots of cranberry juice probably won’t hurt, but a true diagnosis is needed to ensure the correct treatment.

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Mental status changes should always be carefully monitored, especially in older patients, as these changes may be a precursor of much more serious changes in health. You should always make an appointment to see your family doctor if you or a person you are close to has new and troubling memory loss that is more than an occasional bout of forgetfulness, as this may be an early sign of dementia.

Also seek care if a person suddenly becomes confused, emotionally upset, or doesn't seem to know who or where he or she is. These are signs of delirium, which can be caused by a reaction to medications or a new or worsening medical condition. Occasional forgetfulness or memory loss can be a normal part of aging, but any new memory loss or problems with daily functions should be reported to your doctor for evaluation and diagnosis.

While any kind of health problem can seem inconvenient, irritating and maybe just not that serious, the best rule of thumb is to err on the side of caution and make an appointment to give your doctor the opportunity to confirm or change your diagnosis, and provide you with effective, safe treatment, so that you can return to health as quickly as possible.

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Bloom at Rolly’s

By Martie Emory here’s a new arrival at Rolly’s Baby Boutique.

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Winston-Salem’s popular specialty shop for must-have baby and young children essentials has listened to the wishes of its loyal customers and created its own nook of fun, fashionable, maternity wear. Bloom at Rolly’s, right inside the main store, is filling a much-needed niche for sophisticated maternity-wear options, and in true Rolly’s style, the setting is a relaxing bit of luxury for the soonto-be mother.

“We want moms-to-be to find unique, quality, fashion-forward designs that make them feel special during this great time in their lives,” says Rolly’s owner, Melanie Barbee. “The idea to create Bloom at Rolly’s was customer-driven,” she says.

“Our guests asked us to carry maternity wear because of few options in the community.”

Just as they do when shopping Rolly’s for unique furniture for their little ones and one-of-a-kind baby gifts, they’ll find the same quality and discerning taste they’ve grown accustomed to in the baby boutique.

The new addition carries stylish, dressier options for professional moms-to-be, along with pretty, flattering choices for church, parties, weddings and, of course, baby showers! Favorite brands include Seraphine, Olian, Japanese Weekend, Maternal America (made right here in the United States), Cotton Glam (personally made for Bloom at Rolly’s) and JoJo Maman from England.

“Our plans are to have accessories to go along with all the cute things, and other mom products that will make them feel special and beautiful— like they are,” says Melanie. “We’ll always have snacks and drinks, a private dressing area and the same personalized service we pride ourselves on at Rolly’s.”

The store has remodeled a large corner area for maternity fashion, where expectant mothers can shop in a cozy, welcoming setting, and the staff plans to host private shopping events throughout the season to introduce new lines and gather feedback on what their customers want to see more of in the shop.

Inside the wonderful rest of Rolly’s you’ll still find beautiful, hand-picked furniture and distinctive décor to create a dream nursery for your baby, along with the most sought-after children’s clothes and an irresistible array of ideal gifts for baby showers. After more than 25 years as the 30 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

An Exciting New Addition to Rolly’s Baby Boutique go-to infant and child boutique, Rolly’s selection is constantly changing and keeping up with its guests’ needs. Private consultations are available to first-time parents who need a run-down of what’s what in the babycare world.

“It’s overwhelming for a new mom and dad,” says Melanie. “They don’t know what kind of crib they need, what a Blooming Bath is (FYI: it’s the latest and cutest way to bathe your baby!), and what size clothes are appropriate.”

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That’s where Rolly’s top-notch customer service and experienced staff save the day with a focus on the child from zero to four years old. This dedicated staff will continue to bring unique brands and products to Rolly's that cannot be found anywhere else.

“That is why Bloom at Rolly’s ‘blossomed’ in the first place!” says Melanie.

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Is Comparison the Death of Your Joy? THE SOCIAL MEDIA TRAP

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ocial media can be a wonderful outlet to reconnect with old friends and keep in touch with new ones in today’s hectic world. Unfortunately for many people, the good can also come with a potential downside. It is just too easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to what we see on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media outlets, and find ourselves lacking in comparison.

health and wellness is more useful than comparing yourself to a bathing suit model in a magazine. Or, when considering personal appearance and the desire to look your best, make a realistic and individual assessment of your goals—unique to you—to determine what, if anything, is a positive and rewarding change to make. Don’t let the comparison trap or ideal media images persuade you.

When we see our friends and acquaintances posting beautiful photos, wonderful news about their lives, their children’s or their own successes, it is all too easy to forget that these tidbits are only a slice of reality—their “highlight reel” and not the “outtakes.” After all, not too many people are posting the junk food they ate for lunch, their most recent failure, or the first three batches of cookies they burned before the Pinterst-worthy ones…. What we all see—and share—are the best of their best. Frozen moments in time that can make for an illusion that causes our own life or accomplishments to feel “less than.”

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This is even more pronounced when celebrities are involved, with the Photoshop editors and design stylists playing a role in the images they project. Add in the blogs and message boards touting the perfect way to do everything …small wonder that this can fuel self-doubt and make us wonder how we can ever measure up!

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his year, RiverRun International Film Festival will showcase 160 films from filmmakers around the globe in 11 days.

Starting April 16th and closing April 26th, RiverRun will set the stage to show various documentaries, narrative features and animation films for community members across all age groups and will focus on a diverse selection ranging from films with strong social messages to light-hearted comedies.

Following the screenings, many filmgoers will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions with the filmmaker or cast.

This year, RiverRun’s popular Saturday Morning Cartoons screenings of animated shorts will now be FREE, not only for children, but for all ages, thanks to support from Salem Smiles Orthodontics.

For ‘tween and teen filmgoers, RiverRun “Films with Class” selections are eye-opening social impact films with the hope of educating young minds with stories from filmmakers around the world, followed by discussions with filmmakers. The Films with Class series will also be screened to select student groups.

SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS Saturday, April 18th and 25th at Hanesbrands Theatre Festivities begin at 9 a.m., film screening at 10 a.m. Remember when we had to wait until Saturday morning to binge on cartoons? RiverRun’s screening of animated shorts harkens back to this time with its Saturday Morning Cartoons events, slated for both Saturdays of the Festival. Sponsored by Salem Smiles Orthodontics, the free screenings will provide the young and young-at-heart an opportunity to enjoy a colorful array of animated shorts. Enjoy kid-friendly entertainment prior to the screening and treats following.

THEAVIATRIX Director: Annette Porter Although heralded around the world in the 1920s for the records she set, today virtually no one has heard of the Irish aviatrix Lady Heath.

Tracey Curtis-Taylor wants to set the record straight. Eighty-five years after Lady Heath became the first person to fly solo from Africa to England, Tracey sets off to re-fly the adventure in her vintage open cockpit biplane—a plane with wings made of fabric and wood and no on-board computers. Set against the breathtaking scenery of Africa, The Aviatrix is more than just a film about an amazing, but forgotten, aviatrix and her contemporary counterpart. It’s about being unwilling to live life on other peoples’ terms and having the guts and determination to achieve your wildest dreams. Discussion with director following the screening. TN Rating=Teen THE OPPOSITE FIELD Director: Jay Shapiro A love letter to the game of baseball from the place you’d least expect, this is the true story of the first African team to play in the

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Little League World Series. After three years of agonizing ups and downs, a team of 11–12 year-olds wins their way into the most prestigious sports tournament in the world.

Follow this baseball community from the slums and countryside of Uganda for over three years as they embrace America’s pastime (and the fans embrace them). The team of orphans and lost boys becomes a family, and something for the people of that poverty-stricken place to cheer for.Discussion with director following the screening.

TN Rating=Teen TOUCHING THE SOUND: THE IMPROBABLE JOURNEY OF NOBUYKI TSUJII Director: Peter Rosen An uplifting film that illustrates the importance of music in our lives, this is the miraculous story of Nobuyuki Tsujii, a Japanese pianist blind from birth who has become a symbol of hope for all those with disabilities, overcomes life’s obstacles, and presents us with a stunning look into his musical world. Performing throughout the world as a musical ambassador for his country, Nobuyuki Tsujii, or “Nobu,” as he is called by millions of fans with “Nobu Fever,” his is a story about the power of music. Discussion following the screening. TN Rating=Teen TICKETS AND INFO: RiverRun’s popular Ticket Samplers, which include 10 film vouchers for the price of nine, are now on sale at the Stevens Center Box Office. RiverRun members may also purchase advance tickets on March 18th, 2015, prior to public sales. For more information about the many benefits of becoming a RiverRun member, visit www.riverrunfilm.com/donate. General tickets go on sale March 19th, 2015, at the Stevens Center Box Office, via www.riverrunfilm.com or over the phone at (336) 721-1945.

ABOUT RIVERRUN: The RiverRun International Film Festival is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints. Founded in 1998, RiverRun is a competitive event that annually showcases new films from both established and emerging filmmakers around the world.

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ld Town Family Eye Care has been having growing pains. Over the past 45 years the practice has grown into every nook and cranny it could find at its original location in the Old Town Shopping Center. “After all these years, the offices needed major renovations,” said owner Dr. Alex Appanaitis, also known as “Dr. A.” “We also needed more space.” So when the owners of The Village at Robinhood heard Appanaitis was in the market to expand, they quickly recruited the practice to move to the shopping center on Robinhood Rd. In March, the office made the move into a new 4,000square-foot location. It also changed its name from Old Town Family Eye Care to Forsyth Family Eye Care. Dr. Appanaitis and his associate, Dr. Amy Gurley, both agree that the move has been a lot of work, but the hard work is quickly paying off. “Before we even opened, we had new patients walk in and schedule eye exams. One gentleman even went ahead and picked out his frames!” said Dr. Gurley.

“Our main focus is maintaining healthy eyes,” said Dr. A. The new location has six examination rooms instead of four, allowing the doctors to accommodate patients’ busy schedules.

A trip to the optometrist is about more than just how sharp a patient’s vision is; it is also about the health of the eye.

The practice treats patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics. Many people are surprised that infants need an exam. “Even if no eye or vision problems are apparent, the American Optometric Association recommends scheduling your baby’s first eye assessment at six months,” said Dr. Appanaitis. This practice is a member of InfantSEE®, a public-health program, managed by Optometry Cares® – the AOA Foundation, which is designed to ensure that eye and vision care become an essential part of infant wellness care to improve a child’s quality of life. Under this program, Forsyth Family doctors provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment between six and 12 months of age as a no-cost public service.

During a normal visit for children, vision is tested for excessive or unequal amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, as well as eye movement ability and other eye health problems. “It is very important to identify children who are visually impaired,” said Dr. Appanaitis. “Vision development and eye health problems are easier to correct if treatment begins early.”

The practice also treats the most common eye diseases from conjunctivitis (pink eye) to diabetic eye disease, to glaucoma and macular degeneration.

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CarE is nOw FOrsyTh Family EyE CarE Since most patients visit once a year to maintain their vision, eye doctors have a unique and long-term relationship with their patients. This yearly contact strengthens a lifelong relationship between the practice, the patients and their families. Many patients have been with the practice for the entire 45 years.

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Not only do patients stay with Forsyth Family Eye Care, but so does the staff. Many members have been with the business for more than 10 years. Office Manager Karen Gordon has been working with the business for decades. “The staff knows our patients and how to give great customer service,” said Karen. “We feel our dedication to good patient care, quality service and products have continued to help our practice grow and thrive.”

Forsyth Family Eye Care’s new location has allowed the practice to also expand the eyewear line. “With the rise of the Internet, eye care has changed dramatically,” said Dr. Appanaitis. “There are times when cutting corners to save a few dollars makes sense, but, as a wise man once said, beware of bargains in life- preservers, parachutes and eyewear.”

you trust. Forsyth Family Eye Care stands behind its eyewear and contact lenses, and has experienced staff members who help patients select the correct type of frame for their face and lifestyle.

This is particularly true when it comes to products related to your health and well-being, such as eyewear and prescription eyeglasses. Ultimately, saving a few dollars isn’t worth the peace of mind you get when you buy quality products from a healthcare provider

Forsyth Family Eye Care is now located at 5305 Robinhood Village Road, in Winston-Salem. For more information or to make an appointment, call 336.924.9121, or visit the website at ForsythFamilyEyeCare.com for more information.

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GET THAT “Spring” IN YOUR STEP!

By Kelly Lewis, Certified Personal Trainer you have a fabulous finished product to enjoy for the months to come!

t’s official! We’ve sprung forward and now our days are longer and the sun shines brighter. As I reflect on this time of year, I’m reminded that there’s something about springtime that lightens our spirit and energizes our hearts in a way that only this beautiful season can. If you suffer from seasonal depression or the winter blues, spring is the perfect time to turn the corner towards a healthier you, both emotionally and physically. Here are five easy (and free!) ways to get that “spring” in your step:

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1. Beautify your yard: With winter behind us, it’s high time to spruce up our yards and landscaping for spring and summer. Naturally, more active yard activities like pushing a lawn mower and raking will burn the most calories and bring you a fitness benefit. However, don’t be discouraged if you need to start with fewer physical activities like planting flowers and pulling weeds. You can easily transition into more challenging work as you feel your stamina improve.

One of the amazing benefits of working in the yard is that after you complete your task,

2. Take a walk: One of the perks of these extended days of sunlight is that it opens up the opportunity for a delightful evening walk. I’d encourage you to take advantage of the beautiful season that is upon us. Step outside and take a stroll. Better yet, start with a leisurely pace and work your way up to a power walk. Spend some time alone, or invite a friend, family member, or neighbor to join you! For mothers of young children, load those babies up and start a stroller club! Dogs love walks, too! Whether you like to exercise by yourself, or with a companion, walking is a fantastic way to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors.

3. Engage your kids: We live in a very fastpaced society, where every minute in our lives is scheduled. Less and less do we witness fathers and sons playing catch in the front yard or moms spending a relaxed day at the park with her little one. I’d like to suggest that we can reclaim some of these more “old-fashioned” activities.

Engaging with our children through physical activity is an important part of the developmental process in our children. So…take those babies for a walk, play with your toddler on the playground, kick a soccer ball with your child, or shoot some hoops with your teen. Not only will you reap the physical rewards, but your relationship will benefit as well.

4. Participate in a 5K: This suggestion is going to stretch some of you. Just the idea of a 5K is enough to get your heart racing for all of the wrong reasons. But the truth is that

you can participate in the unique experience that is a 5K without running! There are always many participants at an event like this who walk every step of the route. Looking for a 5K to get involved with? Check out local magazines, blogs and event calendars for a race that is near and dear to your heart. If you really want to have fun with it, gather up a few friends and create a spirited team, complete with matching outfits.

The zanier the better! And don’t forget to walk regularly for a few weeks leading up to the big day. That will ensure your success and your safety.

5. Take a ride: A bike ride, that is. Adults and children alike love the feeling of freedom that a bike ride brings. We are so fortunate to have many beautiful and safe locations for family bike rides in our local area. Tanglewood and Salem Lake are two of my family’s favorite bike riding destinations. One of the greatest joys of bike riding is that babies through senior adults can enjoy this activity. Smooth and easy or rocky and challenging, there’s a ride out there for everyone. Pack a healthy picnic and make a day of it. Before you know it you will have made some memorable moments and participated in a healthy family activity.

I hope that these five suggestions inspire you to enjoy the beautiful spring season. After that final winter snow, we all look forward to the warmth of spring, and you don’t want to miss a thing. So, get out there and get that “spring” in your step.

You’ll be glad you did. Until next month…be positive, be active and be well.

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The Village at Brookberry Farm and Brookberry Phase iV Give new meaning to life on the Farm

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hen Bowman Gray Jr. spent time at his country estate (gracing our cover), located just off Meadowlark Drive in Winston-Salem, it was clearly something special indeed. Majestic splendor, serenity and tranquility, where life was meant to be enjoyed. The rich Carolina landscape, peppered with mature natural hardwoods, luscious emerald-green grass, gently rolling hillsides and beautiful sunsets, all made this experience something special to behold, and that doesn’t even include the Manor House itself (read more about the Manor House in the insert).

It’s not hard to see why his family loved it so much. Fortunately for this once private 800-acre estate, many homeowners of today can and do revel in those same splendid features of this beautiful place with their own families, just as Bowman Gray Jr. himself did.

Brookberry Farm Phase IV and The Village at Brookberry Farm are the newest additions to what has become one of the most sought-after addresses in the Triad. This multi-use, master-planned community is made possible through a joint partnership between McChesney and Associates and Quality Oil Company, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty managing the marketing for the property. This highly recognized team designed the next phase not only to compliment the incredibly successful existing Brookberry Farm community, but, according to Matt McChesney, “to deliver even more active residential lifestyle choices to garner the interest of new home-buyers.” They all agree, with these two new phases there will be so much more to offer, whether you’re a young couple starting out, a family with children, or perhaps empty-nesters searching for just the right place to spend this next stage of your lives together.

There’s clearly something for all to enjoy and delight in.

Brookberry FarmPhase IV Builds on Tradition Brookberry Farm Phase IV is the latest edition to this very successful and thriving neighborhood community. Before buyers even move in, they can appreciate just how gracious and sociable this community really is. This is where residents are more than neighbors, they’re friends that enjoy lots of planned social activities, like sharing the perfect cup of java together once a month in the community clubhouse, monthly cocktail parties, Girls’ Night Out, and neighborhood movie nights at the Amphitheater/Barn. There’s even a neighborhood Book Club, Bridge Club, Tennis League and Bible Study group.

Getting outside more often is easier at Brookberry Farm, whether strolling along the sidewalks and scenic open spaces, relaxing in the old-time rocking chairs on the dock by the lake, watching your children and grandchildren frolicking on the playground, having a nice picnic lunch in the lake house, or enjoying the beautiful and spacious swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, Village center and clubhouse. There’s no reason to stay inside with all this to experience.

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“Life is meant to be lived in the best way we know how, and thanks to the Village and Brookberry Farm, that’s a lot easier to do!”

Of course, when it is time to go inside, the new, custom-built homes of Phase IV will make life a real pleasure. The team has hand-selected eighteen preferred custom home builders (see inset) to create homes of distinction that blend with the neighborhood, while also being unique in their design. Designs include classic brick, stone, and siding exteriors with stylish features and professional landscapes. Interiors are loaded with elegant amenities like granite countertops, crown moldings, hardwoods and tile floors, refined cabinetry, fireplaces, separate breakfast areas, built-in bookcases, baths with Jacuzzi tubs and walk-in showers, laundry rooms, mud rooms, attached garages and finished basements. These are just a few of the options buyers can choose from.

Typically the buyers will walk the newly developed neighborhood and select just the perfect lot for the design they’re looking for. Next, they meet with the custom builder for their desired property and go over designs and determine exactly the type of home they would like to build. This process allows the buyers to add their own special personal touches to their new home, a feature they’ll appreciate for many years to come. Homes display current styling in contrast to more traditional styling, as in existing Phase I and III. In addition, these builders will provide an inventory of speculatively built homes. There are 80 lots in all, with homes priced from the mid-$400s to over $1 million.

The Village at Brookberry Farm Provides True Southern Charm Next up is The Village at Brookberry Farm. The newest concept was designed with utmost scrutiny, to add even more intrigue to an already captivating location. The developers selected notable architect Cooter Ramsey of Allison Ramsey Architects of Beaufort, South Carolina, to guide the planning process of this low-country, Charleston/Savannahstyle community of one-and-a-half and two-story homes, ranging from

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1800 to 3500 square feet. Homes include traditional Southern-style front porches, while corner homes also include wrap-around porches.

All lots in the Village have alley-fed garages (garage entrance at the rear of the home), allowing for a much more inviting streetscape. Five of the eighteen preferred custom home builders used for the Brookberry Farm Phase IV properties will be constructing homes in the Village as well. This helps the team maintain those same high-quality standards in construction to match the exceptional design and planning process already in place.

This tailored community provides a pedestrian-friendly, active-lifestyle environment, including sidewalks and communal spaces, multiple parks, swings, bocce courts, sporting areas, pavilion and amphitheater, and outdoor fireplaces. All these amenities complement the existing amenities of Brookberry Farm (which are also available to Village residents), to promote a healthy lifestyle, more social opportunities and a unified community of satisfied residents.

By using an architect who specializes in the low-country style, the team was able to provide and maintain a consistent look that exhibits all the charm and Southern hospitality that one associates with this style of architecture. Village homeowners can rest easy in a low-maintenance setting where total lawncare service is provided as part of the homeowner’s association dues. The Village is limited to 59 homesites, ranging in price from the mid-$300s to the mid-$500s. Once you see it, you’ll recognize immediately why the team was so excited about this novel and most distinctive concept for Brookberry Farm.

Suburban Appeal with Urban Convenience The variety of attractive homes, abundant amenities, active lifestyle choices with low-maintenance options and social appeal are not the only benefits to Brookberry Farm residents. Brookberry Farm is located on Meadowlark Drive, between Country Club Road and Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem. That means residents are close enough to prime retail locations, yet far enough away to feel apart. For example, grocery stores, banks, salons, drug stores, pet grooming and boarding, dry cleaners and an assortment of restaurants are all just a few minutes away. In addition, Hanes Mall, downtown Winston-Salem, Wake Forest

Baptist Medical Center and Forsyth Medical Center are only about 15 minutes away. Brookberry Farm is in the Reagan High School district.

Meadowlark Elementary and Middle Schools are conveniently located just a couple of miles down the road. Decorative street lights are provided throughout Brookberry and all utilities are underground.

As you can see, at The Village and Brookberry Farm you’re not just gaining a new home, you’re reaping an extraordinary lifestyle to go along with it. After all, life is meant to be lived in the best way we know how, and thanks to The Village and Brookberry Farm, that’s a lot easier to do!

To learn more, visit their website at brookberryfarm.com, and on Facebook go to facebook.com/brookberryfarmhomes. Or call 336.768.3300 for more information.

Builders for Brookberry Farm and The Village at Brookberry Farm include: Adams Egloff Alan G. Fletcher Construction Company Arena Builders Associates Bean Builders Benchmark Custom Homes Darren Burke Construction Forrest C. Cranfill Construction Company Frye Custom Homes Homes by Jonathan Lee Isenhour Homes J. Reader Construction Jolley & Son Builders Morgan Builders Sonoma Building Company Tate Rice Homes Stafford Construction Company Westphalia Construction Company Duane Henderson Custom Homes

Bowman Gray Jr. Manor House Offers Historical Elegance and Design Appeal As pictured on the cover, The Manor House at Brookberry, located at 5909 Brookberry Farm Road in Winston-Salem, was designed by famed architect William Roy Wallace and built in 1950 for Bowman Gray Jr., the former chairman and CEO of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and well-known philanthropist. This home provides the right buyer with an intriguing opportunity to purchase a piece of this historic property and, while preserving its rich heritage, add design touches that enhance the buyer’s own personal taste.

The eloquent brick Georgian style estate sits on a private 5acre wooded lot with mature landscaping and a split-rail fence lining the property. The Manor House has fifteen rooms, including nine bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths.

Hardwood floors, eight fireplaces, deep-well doorways, built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and large open windows flanked by shutters are just a few of the features this historic home has to offer. For comfort and convenience, there’s also a wing off the kitchen that overlooks the screened-in porch and includes two serving pantries and a wood-burning fireplace. The expansive living areas, along with the porch and terrace, allow more than ample space for entertaining. Taking entertaining to the next level, there’s also a large indoor swimming pool with an elegant wood ceiling, his-and-her dressing rooms, and large glass windows on the sides to allow plenty of sunshine.

When it comes to adding your own personal touch to this home, you’re only limited by your creativity and imagination.

This is truly a prime opportunity to own an extraordinary piece of Winston-Salem history. To find out more and schedule a private tour of the property, contact Peggy Gheesling of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty at 336.813.4675

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The Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem’s 2015 Spring Parade of Homes

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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his year’s Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem’s Spring Parade of Homes promises, as always, to impress! The 2015 spring parade is sponsored by Fairway Independent Mortgage Company and will include a “remodeled spaces” tour for the second year in a row. “The Spring Parade is one of the largest marketing events in the Triad for new home construction, and has the added feature again this year of remodeled spaces,” said Beverly K. Hayes, Director of Communications and Member Services for HBAWS. “Both developments and new home construction will be open for tours both weekends. The Remodeled Spaces Tour will take place the second weekend only. Consumers will be able to visit homes and developments in Forsyth, Guilford, Davie and Stokes counties.”

Remodeling existing space is extremely popular for those who like the location of a home or the land a home is on but not the home itself. It also allows homeowners to change a little bit at a time and avoid a large, expensive build when money is tight. Remodeling a home one room at a time can be a great way to update your home and enjoy small changes throughout a long period of time. It will also allow homeowners to keep their home updated with the newest design elements and features. “This is the second year of including remodeled spaces in the Spring Parade of Homes,” said Beverly. “The Home Builders Association of WinstonSalem (HBAWS) has professional builders and professional remodelers desiring to highlight their work in the home building industry. Adding the remodeled spaces feature to the spring parade provides the opportunity to showcase the work of both builders and remodelers, as well as our members who provided products and services for these homes.”

There are many home design features available, but certain trends are really catching on. Some trends that will be showcased on the Spring Parade of Homes include open floor plans, white kitchen

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“The Spring Parade is one of the largest marketing events in the Triad for new home construction...” ~ Beverly K. Hayes

cabinetry and grey color schemes. For more information about specific homes on this year’s parade, look for the Spring Parade of Homes tabloid in the Winston-Salem Journal both Fridays before the parade weekends (April 24th and May 1st). “The tabloid shares information about each entry, each builder and [has] a map to plan your route,” said Beverly. “The information will also be available online. In mapping a route, you can choose specific areas to visit and various price ranges of new homes, or if you are looking for home upgrades, you can choose remodeled spaces to visit during the second weekend. The Spring Parade of Homes is free to the public.”

With more than 25 entries for this year’s Spring Parade of Homes, including new construction, housing developments and remodeled spaces, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

The 2015 HBAWS Spring Parade of Homes takes placed April 25th–26th and May 2nd–3rd from 1–5 p.m. For more information, including photos, maps and links to builders/ remodelers/ developers, visit the Spring Parade of Homes website at www.springparadeofhomesws.com.

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By Susan K. Browder; M.A. Ed.; Volunteer Domestic Violence Victim's Advocate Forsyth County Family Services

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exual assault and relationship abuse are not new phenomena. They are forms of bullying, a manifestation of the abuser’s need for control. No behavior on the part of the victim justifies either form of abuse. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a good opportunity to focus attention on the relationship abuse that all too frequently occurs among teens.

With the recent emphasis on combatting bullying, and media interest in episodes of celebrity sexual assault and domestic violence, there has emerged a growing interest in speaking up about this largely closeted plague. As parents and educators initiate discussions with young people about ways to address bullying, relationship abuse should become a component of that discussion, because one in three teens experiences some form of relationship abuse, and two thirds of them never tell anyone. One quarter of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse.

Approximately 70% of college students say they have been sexually coerced.

I strongly prefer to use the term “relationship abuse,” as opposed to “domestic violence,” because I believe that the word “domestic” diminishes the suffering of those who are not married, and “violence” invalidates the suffering of people who view their suffering as less significant because it has not yet become physical or sexual. Emotional/verbal abuse often leads to sexual and physical forms of abuse, and even to death. Emotional, sexual and physical forms of abuse are all damaging to the victim, in both the short and long term.

Let’s talk with our youth about what constitutes a healthy dating relationship. Growing accustomed to healthy relationships pays off in big dividends when young people choose their lifetime mates. When a teenager believes that controlling behaviors are normal, even a sign of affection, it follows that those behaviors appear normal in marriage, as well. Let’s teach our young people that verbal put-downs are not just good-natured teasing, that emotional manipulation is cruel, and that disrespect for one’s friends, family and ideas is not acceptable. Our children need to know that stalking, or cyber-stalking, is not acceptable, and that sex without consent is rape. Our kids need to know how to identify and evaluate any treatment that hurts them—emotionally or physically. Children of abusive and abused parents often perpetuate the cycle in their own adult relationships. Therefore, we, the adults, must model for them the behaviors appropriate to healthy relationships—respect, equality of power, kindness.

Any teenager or adult who wishes to learn more about the traits of a healthy relationship or the danger signs of an abuser can find many online sources of information, such as www.loverisrespect.org. There is information that can assist parents and friends who wish to help a loved one who may be in an abusive relationship. In addition, Forsyth County Family Services offers nonjudgmental advocacy and counseling. The Family Services website is www.fsi.familyservices.org. The Family Services Sexual Assault crisis line is open 24 hours a day at 336-722-4457.

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Local Family Continues the Battle to Help Others

By Carolyn S. Peterson

Not everyone can take a diagnosis of a disease like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, (ALS), and see past themselves. There are times when we can only see what is ahead for us, but Larry Hughes of Clemmons, NC was a very rare man. To honor him, his family has worked tirelessly to make a difference and put an end to this terrible disease.

A Difficult Diagnosis

On a Mission

When Larry was diagnosed in November 2013, he had already been experiencing unexplained symptoms as his widow Kim Hughes recalled, “We first noticed changes in Larry’s voice while singing in church, March 2012. Larry told me after his diagnosis that he wasn’t surprised and had suspected ALS due to the many symptoms he had been experiencing. I was blown away by the undeniable conclusion.”

The event was a huge success with 414 people in attendance and unbelievable support.

Over $400,000 was raised, in which $290,000 was given to begin a research project called ALS Reversals, when rare patients with ALS unexpectedly get better. Learn more at www.alsreversals.com.

A Man of Faith Larry Hughes had a strong faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and had a peace about him throughout the one year and one week between his diagnosis and death.

“He was never frightened or angry and his faith never wavered. He did express concern for me because he knew his care would ultimately fall upon me. Along with the resources Hospice and his doctors were able to provide, I was able to take care of Larry at home until his passing. A prayer I prayed frequently,” Kim stated.

Making a Difference Instead of focusing on himself, Larry and his family chose to work toward a cure for ALS. “Within two weeks of Larry’s diagnosis, my son, Brett (Hoge) called me and pitched the idea of having an event/fundraiser to aid and fund ALS research with Duke and Dr. Bedlack, Larry’s doctor,” said Kim. The LVH (Larry Vance Hughes) ALS Foundation was formed and sponsored a dinner and golf tournament in the spring of 2014 which Larry was able to attend.

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“Our overall goal is to raise $2.5 million, allowing a professorship and a physician to spend five days a week focused on research, patient care and advocacy. We would like to ensure that Duke would have a faculty member focused on ALS full time. Currently Dr. Bedlack spends one day a week on patient care and there’s a two month wait to see him,” stated Brett Hoge.

Life Goes On As Kim Hughes looks to a future without Larry, she has good and bad days. “It’s overwhelming most days and tears flow frequently with no rhyme or reason so much of the time. Larry and I spoke often of how fortunate we were to have each other and the love we shared for 22 years. Each day I make a conscious choice to put one foot in front of the other which is what Larry would expect of me,” said Kim.

To make a difference, visit www.lvhalsfoundation.org to purchase tickets, make a donation, and learn more.

How You Can Help To continue with their mission, Larry’s family, along with presenting sponsor Dixon Hughes Goodman and Duke ALS Clinic are planning this year’s event.

To support this inspirational family and worthy cause, you can purchase tickets for The Derby Dinner for ALS on April 30 and the LVH Golf Tournament for ALS on May 1.

All are welcome.

Details on next page.

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Smart Shopping

at the Supermarket Katie Maxey, RD, LDN, Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital

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rocery shopping can be a task. To make your trip successful, you need time, a meal plan, a list and knowledge about which foods are the best to buy. Marketing by food companies can make picking the most nutritious foods complicated. Try not to let grocery shopping overwhelm you! If you want to buy foods that are more nutritious and filling, take it one step at a time. Start by choosing one area of the store to focus on. Once you feel great about the food items you are purchasing in that area, move to another part of the store. No need to change your grocery list all at once!

Here are some tips to help you in each area of the supermarket: Fruits & Vegetables: Look for the store’s produce book. It can help you buy and store produce.

Choose a rainbow of colors.

Try one new fruit or vegetable each time you shop. Let your kids pick one each week.

Buy what is in season for the best taste and price.

Frozen vegetables are an easy and fast way to help balance your plate.

liquid or softer the form, the better.

Heart-healthy oils include olive, canola, soybean and peanut. Vegetable, corn, sesame, sunflower and safflower oil are other healthier choices.

Shortening and butter are full of unhealthy fats.

Try olive or canola oil cooking sprays.

Look for light or oil-based dressings and spreads.

Natural nut butters have less sugar and healthier fats. (Don’t forget to refrigerate after opening; turn jar upside down to make stirring easier.)

Find low-sugar or all-fruit preserves to reduce added sugars.

Whole Grains & Starch: Don’t be fooled by the color. Make sure the first ingredient says “whole grain” or “whole wheat” for breads, rice, crackers, pastas and cereals.

Look for products with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. For bread, aim for 2 grams per slice.

Watch out for fat and sodium in pre-made rice or pasta mixes.

For cereal and granola bars, aim for products with 12 grams of sugar or fewer per serving.

Canned Foods: Look for canned fruit packed in light syrup or own natural juices.

Look for canned veggies that say “no salt added.”

Canned beans are high in protein and fiber, but watch out for the sodium. Rinse to reduce the sodium by about 50%.

Try lower-sodium options for canned soups and canned meats.

Canned fish like tuna or salmon packed in water are healthy options.

Meat & Seafood: Find leaner deli items such as turkey/chicken breast or ham. Compare fat and sodium on the food label.

Loin or round cuts are usually the leanest.

Compare total fat and saturated fat on food labels. Look for cuts with less white visible fat.

Make sure chopped meat is not processed with skin and fat. Remove skin from poultry before cooking.

Try different kinds of fish for fast and easy meals.

Dairy & Eggs: Try non-fat or low-fat (1%) milk to reduce saturated fat intake. The protein content is still the same.

Look for low-fat cheeses like 2% or fat-free. (Fat-free cheeses will not melt easily.)

The American Heart Association recommends natural or processed cheeses with < 3 grams of fat and < 2 grams saturated fat per ounce.

Look for low-fat or non-fat yogurt, cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream.

Eggs are a great source of protein. Egg substitutes are also good options.

Fats & Spreads: Check the labels on butters and spreads for items with less saturated fat per serving and no trans-fat or partially hydrogenated oil. The more 50 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Low-Sugar Beverages: Read the nutrition label. Per 8-ounce serving, 3 grams of sugar or fewer is best.

Try sugar-free drink mixes.

Limit or avoid fruit juice with sugar/high fructose corn syrup and vegetable juice high in sodium.

If you drink soda, try switching to diet soda and gradually working towards other low-sugar beverages.

Drink water to quench your thirst and stay hydrated.

Frozen Foods: Read frozen dinner labels for fat and sodium content or partially hydrogenated oils.

Frozen vegetables are an easy and fast way to help balance your plate.

Frozen grilled chicken strips are convenient and healthy.

Look for frozen fish or shrimp.

Alternative meat products are usually found in the frozen foods section.

Try low-fat, light or no-sugar-added options for frozen dessert, or get desserts with smaller portion sizes.

To learn more about smart grocery shopping, Brenner FIT (Families in Training), a pediatric weight management program at Brenner Children’s Hospital, is here to help. Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative offers free cooking, nutrition and parenting classes. Visit BrennerChildrens.org/BrennerFit for our current class listing. Register at 336-713-2348 or brennerfit@wakehealth.edu.

Free Brenner FIT Classes Join experts from Brenner Children’s Hospital for these FREE Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative classes. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem.

Learn to Cook A Balanced Meal 6 to 7 pm Tuesdays, April 7, 14 and 28 (Asian salmon with garlic broccoli) During these hands-on cooking classes, your family will prepare a balanced meal and learn how it meets Brenner FIT recommendations for a balanced plate.

Mature children are welcome with parental supervision.

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6 to 7:15 pm Tuesday, April 21 (Topic: Encouraging Fruits and Vegetables) During this interactive class, parents learn how to encourage their family to eat more fruits and vegetables without feeling like the food police. A different parenting topic is discussed each month. Classes are taught by certified Positive Discipline parent educators from the Brenner FIT program.

Grocery Store Tour 5:30 to 7 pm Thursday, May 7 (Food Lion, Somerset Center Drive, Winston-Salem) Do you wander around the supermarket wondering what is best for your family? Join Brenner Children’s Hospital dietitians for a personalized grocery store tour. Learn how to compare nutrition labels, watch for advertising tricks and discover costsaving measures. Day care not available.

Tired of not having an answer when your family asks, “What’s for dinner?” Join a Brenner FIT dietitian to learn the ins and outs of meal planning, and walk away with fun, new ideas and a personalized meal plan for your family.

TO REGISTER Call 336-713-2348 or send an email to brennerfit@wakehealth.edu

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Bring the World into Your Home: Host an Exchange Student with ISE By Emily Eileen Carter

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n our rapidly globalizing world, learning additional languages and understanding other cultures is more important than ever before. Many families might be surprised to learn that you don’t have to traverse the globe to experience another culture; in fact, the fantastic opportunity to experience another culture is right at our fingertips. This incredible experience awaits a family just like your own by hosting an International Exchange Student through ISE (International Student Exchange).

ISE is the largest sponsor of exchange students in the continental United States.

With more than 30 years’ experience, ISE has both the knowledge and resources to provide a wonderful experience for both students and host families. Twentyfour-hour assistance, available from the national headquarters, further enhances the support provided by our well-trained team of local Area Representatives and Regional Managers. With ISE, the student and the host family are never “on their own”—assistance is always a quick phone call away.

The opportunity to host an international exchange student is a life-changing event that can have a phenomenal impact on any family. When regional families open up their home, an incredible adventure awaits. This mutual exchange not only gives regional families a chance to welcome others, while sharing and showcasing our own unique American experience, but it also gives them the opportunity to learn and grow from the culture of the student they host.

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As Azah Ningo, Area Rep, Triangle & Triad Regions-ISE South Atlantic, describes, there are numerous benefits to hosting an exchange student in your family and community: In Your Family – You will learn more about different cultural views and how they impact life in the U.S. by exchanging ideas with your exchange student. An exposure to different cultures will grow a deeper appreciation for what your family has, and for the tremendous challenges facing other nations.

In Schools – Classes will come alive with native accents, colloquialisms and contextual usage.

Exchange students can clearly show how language and culture are intertwined. Your exchange student will add new dimensions to the activities of your schools’ international clubs and organizations.

In Your Town – Worldwide events will take on a new significance when exchange students are in your community and ready to share their perspectives and experiences. Students also participate in community service. Many times potential host families have preferences about the student they will host. As Azah explains, When host families apply, we ask about their interests in student selection, especially matchup language. Families doing the host application create summary profiles listing their interests and pastimes, and we work very hard so the matches, country of origin, language they speak, and hobbies match up.”

Often potential host families have questions about what they are responsible for in providing for their exchange student during their stay. As Azah explains: “We only ask that families provide the student with four things: 1.Three balanced meals a day 2.Their own permanent bed (they may share a bedroom with a host sibling of the same sex and similar age) 3. A quiet place in the house to study 4. Love!

Most importantly, there is no one set “type” or “typical” host family. All shapes and sizes of families can host. “Host families represent the diversity of American culture. They are of varied economic, religious and racial backgrounds and include working parents, couples without children, singles and single parents, adoptive parents, and empty nesters. You don’t need to have teenagers to host—you can host if you have young children, adult children, or no children at all.”Azah concludes.

Don’t miss the extraordinary opportunity to bring the world into your home by hosting an ISE exchange student. This truly transformative experience will open your world and expand your horizons!

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ur long-term goals are to help connect dogs in need with amazing families, to educate the public on the important aspects of pet care, and to fill as many needs as we can in our community,” said Erin Turner, co-founder of Stepping Stones Canine Rescue. Turner is pleased at the success of the group, which has helped approximately 250 dogs in the area find loving homes.

The non-profit, started in April of 2012, was the brainchild of Erin, along with Amber Westberg, Scott Westberg, Jordan Gaskins, Kate Lowman and Kate Sakmann. The group had been involved in volunteering and working within some type of animal rescue for years. “We learned a lot—the ins and outs of animal rescue, veterinary care, adoption success, et cetera,” explained Turner. However, after seeing the high demand in dog rescue, the group decided to develop an additional resource for the community, one with their own vision. “The six of us are all very like-minded in our beliefs about animal care and the way that we rescue and adopt out our dogs,” said Turner.

First Stepping Stones takes in dogs in need from various situations; this includes owner surrender, abandonment at shelters, strays, and abuse/neglect cases. Afterwards, dogs remain with foster families until a home is found. It is at that time that their mental, physical and emotional state is analyzed. After the team at Stepping Stones feels the dog is ready for adoption, the team takes them to various community animal rescue events. “Potential adopters come to meet the dogs at our weekly adoption fairs, and our adoption counselors work with adoptive families to help them find a canine companion that matches their needs and lifestyle,” said Turner.

What makes this rescue group so successful is the constant communication between new families and the group. After a future adoptive family contacts the group, Stepping Stones isn’t quick to hand the pup over and walk away. “Our adoption process includes reference checks and a home visit,” said Turner. “Our goal is to make sure that each adoption is set up to be as successful as possible.”

What happens to those who are not adopted? Turner explained that all dogs who are not adopted remain in foster care until a permanent future family is found. The group specifically works with veterinarians and dog trainers who help dogs become suitable for adoption. “Our group never takes in a dog without full commitment to them,” said Turner. “We are in it for the long haul!”

How can one help? Considering Stepping Stones relies entirely upon the generosity of donors and volunteers, the group is always looking for volunteers.

They are looking for those who would want to offer their time. Volunteers can also help through fostering dogs and monetary donations. How can one adopt? Stepping Stones can be reached via email, steppingstonesrescue@gmail.com, or via their website or Facebook page.

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into closing it. Whenever the plant fever gripped Sherbert, we would put him into Sparkle Girl’s room for while. When we let him out, he would usually head off on some other adventure.

I thought of her the other day when I finally tackled dealing with Doobins’ bedroom door. We had a shoe rack hanging on the back of the door, and, when you shut the door, the hooks that held it to the top of the door would catch on the door frame and prevent the door from closing completely.

Sitting on the couch one day, I decided the time had come to at least begin doing research into solving the door problem. I went in, grabbed the shoe rack by its sides and lifted it up a bit to determine whether all the shoes would have to be unloaded before we moved it. It was quite heavy. The answer was definitely “Yes.”

That wasn’t a problem until Sherbert the cat joined our family. Once Sherbert got big enough, he discovered that he thoroughly enjoyed climbing up on furniture and knocking over plants. Garnet moved the vulnerable ones from the living room into Doobins’ room, and we kept the door closed. When Sherbert was smaller, the door closed enough to keep him out. As he grew, he became strong enough to open the partially closed door. When he took a notion, he would push open the door, climb up on Doobins’ desk and chest of doors and knock over the plants.

Rats.

We could have, of course, addressed the shoe rack problem immediately. But it seemed like a lot of trouble. Where were we going to move the rack? All the other door candidates were going to require work, because they already had things such as art and ties hanging on them. Art hangs on doors in our house because we have more art than wall space, and if we moved the shoe rack to the door that had been home to my tie racks, where would we put my ties?

So, as with many problems, we took the “Let’s do the absolute minimum and hope the problem goes away on its own” approach.

The absolute minimum was pulling harder when we closed the door.

That worked for a while. But Sherbert kept growing and the day came when he could open the door no matter how much effort we had put

Planning to go back into the living room, sit back down and ponder whether I had it in me to unload the rack myself or would wait until Garnet came back home, I let the hooks settle back down on the top of the door and headed out of Doobins’ bedroom. When I pulled the door, it shut completely with a click.

Was it truly possible that by simply shifting the position of the hooks on the top of the door, I had solved the problem? The days that followed proved that was indeed the case. Turns out, we could have made the problem go away weeks and perhaps months ago with a 30-second investment of time.

Who knew?

I have been thinking about some of the other things on my to-do list that I have been giving myself a hard time about putting off—losing weight and writing a novel are two that readily come to mind—and wondering whether, one day, I will say, “That turned out to be a lot more straightforward than I expected.”

I certainly hope so.

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Children are like sponges—they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them— and that doesn’t end with the school year. We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. Our camps are staffed with caring counselors who understand how to have fun, as well as the cognitive, physical and social needs of kids.”

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A Child's Garden: Teaching Children the Value of Growing Food

By Lisa Doss ww, this is yucky food!” If your child scrunches up his or her instrumental in teaching children about “fresh” foods. By browsing the nose and complains about what is served for dinner, a family indoor or outdoor aisles, children can see the varieties of food grown by garden may be one way to encourage an appreciation for homegrown local farmers, and delight in asking questions. You never know when a fruits and vegetables. For young children, an aversion to tastes, colors precocious child may learn a new planting tip or discover a new favorite and textures causes them to voice their dislike well before that first bite. fruit or vegetable. It is possible a child as young as four can become By eating the food which has started as a tiny sprout out of the ground, passionate about gardening. children can learn to appreciate the value of food, make suggestions on Have you ever had a conversation with a young child who participates what should be planted, become instrumental in cooking meals, and in planting and harvesting the family garden? The dialogue is truly adopt the phrase, “I’ll try it!” fascinating. As a parent of a four-year-old, my daughter often initiates Where to Begin? questions about food or what she would like to grow in our garden.

It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or have a small back yard.

Granted, her train of thought deviates to desires for her own candy tree, To grow fruits and vegetables, all you need is a location that receives at but I find reassurance when she asks questions like, “Can we grow least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Imagine a child’s delight in bananas?” or “What happens if we plant a cherry pit?” The teachable growing cascading strawberries, a small barrel of peppers or a fivemoment is alive for children who can see the process from start to gallon bucket of either tomatoes or teddy bear sunflowers; therefore, be finish in growing their own fruits or vegetables. There are wonderful creative in your “container choices.” If using hanging baskets, consider lessons to discuss, such as about saving money, health and nutrition, your child’s reach. It will be important for them to see changes in plant making good food choices, and canning and freezing foods for the maturity, and be responsible for watering. future, to name just a few. By teaching our children about gardening, we are making them aware of the “fruits” of their labor on many levels.

Other things to consider: • Create simple rules for the garden.

Possibilities may include how to safely use tools, and when and how to water.

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• If you have a large garden or even raised beds, add a few stepping stones to ensure that your child can help in weeding, watering and, the best part, collecting the harvest. (A separate play area may be a wise addition, too, especially if your child is a preschooler.)

• Children are fascinated with size; therefore, if you have the space, consider planting watermelons seeds in April, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds in May.

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Ages & Stages All Ages

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Raising Resilient Children

By Stacy Leighton

hildren experience traumatic events everywhere every day.

Trauma could be as complex as abuse or neglect or something as simple as separation anxiety. It is still trauma. So why do some children thrive while others fold? The answer is resilience, their inner ability to cope and still hope. Naturally we want this for all children and chances are very good (since you are reading this magazine) that you are already consciously instilling this in your children. But let’s have a look.

As infants most everyone arrives with the same emotional capacities.

Through exposure to life’s experiences some of us evolved secure, hopeful and curious, while others evolve distrustful, insecure and frightened.

Why are some children better able to adapt and survive despite the negative life events and stress they experience?

Edith Grotberg, a developmental psychologist, defines it thus “Resilience is important because it is the human capacity to face, overcome and be strengthened by or even transformed by the adversities of life” (1995). We promote it by providing positive relationships and environments that support healthy cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. This is the foundation for resilient children.

Is this your child? Look for the following common characteristics (Breslin 2005): • A heightened sensory awareness • High positive expectations • A clear and developing understanding of one’s strengths relating to accomplishment • And a heightened, developing sense of humor How can we help children develop the resources needed to cope and 68 • forsythfamilymagazine.com adapt to adversity throughout childhood and the rest of their lives?

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trust others (Maslows Hierarchy). When intervention on their behalf is needed quick compassionate and professional care is ensured.

Expect More and You’ll Get More; When we show our children that we believe in them and hold them to higher expectations they begin to believe in themselves and realize that they are capable. They learn to trust themselves.

Provide Opportunities for Responsibility and Decision Making; When we give children responsibilities in their classroom or family along with choices young children feel a sense of belonging and competence.

Social and Emotional Modeling and Interpretation: When we show our child love verbally and physically, acknowledge and interpret their feelings we validate their intuition and value.

This will help them to process more complex emotions and situations later in life. By modeling confidence and optimism we encourage the same in them, empowering them to try things on their.

Encourage a Love of Learning: Read, explore, Google and learn together! When we demonstrate a hunger for knowledge and new experiences we raise open, inquisitive, creative outside the box thinkers.

These children are not afraid to ask questions and improve their world for self and others. We need more of these people.

Connections and Communities; Create a support network for your child outside of yourself. Encourage your child to have his/her very own relationship with family members and caregivers. When we are a part of something bigger than ourselves we generate feelings of interdependence and independence. Help them to be successful at home, school and in the community by explaining the rules, why they exist and help them to develop rules of their own (ie self-protective boundaries).

We want to be their safety net. But we cannot be with them every minute of the day, by giving them these skills and resources they become the strongest thread woven through their very own safety net. Life can throw some curve balls. By making the conscious decision to raise resilient children you ensure that they will not only survive but thrive.

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Ages & Stages High School

Preparing for Finals

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By Lisa S.T. Doss

While there are many “myths” surrounding these everimportant end-of-year exams, students often take the wrong approach. As long as a study plan is created in advance and followed, students can disregard any need to procrastinate, cram, or feel the effects of sleep deprivation. The truth is, every question on the exam has been reviewed, discussed and, perhaps, tested. Now, it is time to engage in smarter, productive studying habits.

The following tips will result in student confidence and preparedness.

Reflection: Have you ever considered what makes you a successful student, or tweaking tried strategies that were less than successful? Only when you think about your mistakes and make corrections can you improve and become a great student. Tonight, try studying your most challenging subjects first, and conclude with your favorite classes.

Reducing Commitments: Stress can impact your success; therefore, strive to balance homework efforts, studying for finals, time with family and friends, and quality rest.

Yes, it can be done! It means reducing the long list of commitments, and saying, “Later,” versus “No.” Remember, preparing for finals is only a temporary obligation.

Format Determines Studying Habits: How you study greatly depends on the format of the exam. Studying for a multiple-choice test requires a different preparation than a short-answer or essay exam. In addition, your teacher will be able to answer whether you should concentrate on material starting at the beginning of the year (cumulative learning), or midterm point. Knowing the extent of the exam will help you organize or limit the material studied.

Know Your Learning Style: Each of us has our own way of learning information. By knowing which strategies are most effective, you can focus your efforts and save time.

Whether you are a visual, auditory, or tactile learner, students can study anywhere with these portable “tools.”

Visual learners would benefit from using flash cards, rewriting notes and highlighting key words with a color marker. The “Cornell Note Method” or “SQ3R” also are beneficial note-taking methods.

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Auditory learners understand information through hearing and talking; therefore, recording and listening to notes as well as teaching the material through a student group or talking to the walls would help the auditory learner remember key points and details.

Tactile learners require information to be visualized, written and heard.

Combining listening with reading or writing will improve overall understanding. In addition to a dry-erase board, technology-based programs such as an audio book, an e-reader and a portable computer will become valuable tools.

Good Studying Habits: Studying a large amount of information for a number of subjects is going to take small increments of time; therefore, consider the following strategies.

Whether after class or later in the day, take time to read and understand your notes. Comprehension is the first step toward learning. Studies prove you are more likely to remember information if you say the words out loud.

Correcting all quizzes and tests are important practices. While test questions may reappear, students are less likely to miss the same question twice.

Make the most of your after-school study sessions. Not only is it an opportunity to review material with your teacher, but go prepared with questions and listen closely to your classmates’ concerns.

Studying Is Not Just a Nighttime Task: How often during the day can you count on 10 to 20 minutes without interruption? Do you have time before school, or while you are waiting to go home? Taking the time to reread your notes, review flash cards, or listen to a lecture, students can create “available” opportunities to study. Remember, the goal is not to “cram” material, but to spend time reviewing, piecing information together and, ultimately, learning.

Stick to the Plan: Once you have decided on a written studying and homework schedule—including breaks and moments for family and yourself—the next step is to put your plan into effect. With great emphasis on those challenging subjects, you are certain to walk into exams feeling confident and pleased you took the time to create a plan.

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The Ha rdest Stage of Pa renting

By Kelly Hines, a Triad Moms on Main Blogger

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he hardest stage of parenthood is when your children are newborns.

All they do is eat and poop and cry and they can’t do anything for themselves. You are certain you will never sleep again.

The hardest stage of parenthood is when your children are toddlers.

They’re into everything and eating everything, including everything they’re not supposed to eat, and no surface is safe from their grubby, grabby hands.

The hardest stage of parenthood is when your children are preschoolers.

Their motto is “I CAN DO IT,” and sometimes they can’t, but tell them so and risk unleashing a monster. They are equal parts charm and insanity, and there is no reasoning with them.

The hardest stage of parenthood is when your children are teenagers. All they want to do is get away, and, sometimes, you wish they would get away. You try to reconcile their increasing freedoms with your own overwhelming fear. You are tempted to kick them out the door, then scramble to pull them back in and never let go.

The hardest stage of parenthood is when your children are grown. When you stop being number one on their speed dial, and days go by when you don’t even know what they’re doing. When they talk about their “family” to other people and you realize they’re not talking about you.

The hardest stage of parenting is the one you’re in right now.

The good news is—it’s also the easiest.

The hardest stage of parenthood is when your children are in elementary school. They’re trying hard to sit still when all they really want to do is play. They struggle (and you do, too) with independence. Don’t dare call them “a little kid,” even when they’re crawling into your lap to snuggle.

The hardest stage of parenthood is when your children are in middle school. Hormones make a ‘tween a crazy person. They have the body of a young adult and the decision-making skills of a 4-year-old. They will make you beam with pride, until you discover the boogers they’ve wiped on the wall.

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When Daddy’s Work Calls Him Away

By Stacy Leighton

our years ago, my husband went overseas for work; in two years he will come home for good. The kids and I miss him every day, and he misses us. Our family is not as unique as you might think. In the 1930s, husbands and fathers had to leave their families in unprecedented numbers because of the war and to find work. Today their grandsons (and granddaughters) are once again having to leave their families for work.

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Whether they are soldiers, pilots or sailors, businessmen, government contractors or something else, they all have one thing in common—the families they leave behind. We fully expect these daddies to come home; in the meantime, though, life can be tough on everyone. There are a few things we can do to make it a little easier until they are home again.

1. Prepare your family for his departure. Explain where, when and why he is going (remember to be age-appropriate). Show them where he will be on a map. Find pictures of the people or place. As they envision his experience, it will increase their acceptance and reduce their anxiety.

good cop AND bad cop, enforcer, chauffer, counselor, cheerleader, etc.…wearing every hat can wear you out. Don’t try to do everything by yourself. If the children can reach the sink or laundry basket, get their help. Set up and keep everyday routines and bedtime rituals, remembering to leave a little time at the end of the day, just for you.

2. Be positive in front of the children; they take their cues from us. One way to stave off the blues is by having something to look forward to.

Plan some adventures with your kids (road trips, plays or ballgames).

Don’t forget the occasional treat for Mommy (a movie or manicure).

6.Keep Daddy in the loop. Whether you journal, email, text or chat, big or small, share the news. Remember he is missing you, too, and you can use his support.

3. Leave a Lovie—Slide one of Daddy’s shirts over their pillow or ask him to write messages on sticky notes for your children and hide them around the house. Photographs or any other keepsake will do, as long they can hold it and think of Daddy.

4. Make long-distance dates when possible. With today’s technology, it has never been easier to video chat (Skype, Facetime, Google Chat, etc.). Set a time and date where you can all visit. This makes us feel closer, even though we are thousands of miles away. We have even been known to watch movies together (each in other places, but simultaneously on Facetime).

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7.When Daddy comes home, for a visit or for good, arrange for him to spend some one-on-one time with the children. They will cherish these memories and you might enjoy a little time off.

It won’t be easy, but you can do this. It won’t be forever; this is a chapter in your book, not the end of the story. Our children graduated last year, one from high school and one from college. Together we have raised wonderful young people who, I am happy to report, are as close to their Daddy as they are to me.

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S E C O N D HA R V E S T F O O D B A N K O F N O R T H W E S T N C his year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina will hold its 14th annual “Empty Bowls” event in Winston-Salem. As its signature fundraiser of the year, Empty Bowls has helped feed thousands of people in our community through the years because of the generosity of donors, community partners and event organizers.

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“We introduced Empty Bowls to the Triad in 2002, modeled after the event used since the 1990s by large and small hunger relief organizations,” said Stephanie Beeman, marketing assistant for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. “Our handmade bowls include those made by professional potters and ceramic artists and their students, as well as bowls which are painted by volunteers and schoolchildren in the community. The event has grown every year—last year was our biggest year yet, and we expect up to 1,500 guests this year.”

The tickets for Empty Bowls are $25 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. The cost of each advance ticket translates into 175 meals in the community—enough to feed one person for nearly two months. Sponsorships and donated items from community partners make Empty Bowls possible each year. “The soups are donated by some of the most respected chefs at some of the hottest 76 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

restaurants in Winston-Salem,” said Beeman.

“Because these major elements of the event are donated, you know that your entire ticket price translates into 175 meals in the community. At our food bank, we can obtain and distribute seven meals with every dollar donated.”

In addition to the donated soup, many hours go into the ceramic bowls given to each person who attends. The Sawtooth School has made a major impact on Empty Bowls for several years, and Warren Moyer spearheads the effort year after year. “I still find it hard to believe that our area has such a high percentage of people who don’t have enough to eat, ranking [us] in the top percent nationally,” said Moyer, ceramics program coordinator at The Sawtooth School for Visual Art. “Since Sawtooth is a non-profit organization, it is also important to support other non-profit organizations. From the very first introduction to Empty Bowls, I have called on my pottery students and instructors here at Sawtooth to contribute. Fortunately, the students here have come on board wholeheartedly. Involvement grew through the years, which of course increased the number of bowls we were able to contribute. Students have not only made bowls for the event, but, as a group, we have attended the luncheon as well. Being part of the event and experiencing the community coming together for a great cause has certainly been rewarding and galvanized our support.”

There is also a large team of volunteers, including local celebrities and chefs. “Of particular interest is Cindy Ellis, an art teacher at East Forsyth High School,” said Beeman.

“She has brought a group of at least 17 students to work on the day of the event since 2003. She began this tradition when she was teaching at Mineral Springs Middle School and continued it when she changed schools.

With crowds of up to 1,500 people through the course of the day, the work her students put in at the event is invaluable. She received an award for her work as a food bank volunteer in 2013. This year, we are thrilled to announce that Neill McNeill and Katie Nordeen, from WGHP, and Cameron Kent and Lanie Pope, from WXII, will emcee the event. We can always count on other media personalities to join us as Celebrity Servers, as well as Mayor Joines and other public officials, business leaders, arts celebrities and food writers like Michael Hastings and Nikki Miller-Ka.” With all the support Empty Bowls receives throughout the community, it is no surprise this event is a success every year. No matter how many people donate their time to this cause, the real difference is made when tickets are purchased. Many of us spend $25 for lunch without even thinking about it, but at Empty Bowls, that $25 comes with a delicious lunch, a beautiful hand-made bowl to keep and 175 meals for those in need. What a no-brainer!

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina’s 14th Annual Empty Bowls, presented by Texas Pete® Sauces, will be held Wednesday, April 22nd from 11a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information, or to purchase advance tickets, visit www.hungernwnc.org, or call 336.784.5770.

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The Mommy Diaries: A Year in Retrospect By Emily Eileen Carter

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hen people say having a child will change your world completely, it’s absolutely true. For me, my world changed dramatically from the moment I found out I was pregnant. My life focus rapidly shifted from self and partner to the baby growing within me. As many parents admit, it’s a loss of self in the best possible way; you become less selfish and your world grows immensely.

This transformation into “Parent” is absolutely life-altering; your life is no longer your own in any sense. When our little man Lucas was a newborn, we called him the “Dictator,” his feedings, sleep, cries dictating a great deal of our lives at the time. I was shocked at how big the learning curve for new parents is. As a new mom, I was trying to absorb so much new information, observe, problem-solve and react, and with a little one the target was always moving, as they are growing so rapidly, and no one baby is just like another. However, the ways in which becoming a parent dramatically changes your life are, for the most part, amazing, and when I look back at the old me I don’t feel loss; rather, an infinite expansion of love and growth as a person.

That being said, parenting is the hardest job you will ever, ever have.

I remember many people warning me to say goodbye to sleep. Alas, it’s very true; I had absolutely no idea how little sleep I could actually function on. When I think of the early months, I must admit it’s already a haze. The funny thing is, as soon as your baby is sleeping through the night, you quickly forget those sleepless days and nights. Now, I mostly just remember how tiny Lucas was; rocking, feeding and holding him, swaddling him up and staring adoringly into his bright eyes.

Early on, many veteran parents told us, “It just keeps getting better.”

And it has! The more Lucas has been able to interact, from that first smile to rolling over, sitting up, crawling and now nearly walking, the more interesting it has become. Not to mention those sweet “Goo’s” and “Ga’s” turning into “Mama and Dada!” It’s been so incredible to grow with him and become a part of his world, watching him experience it, learn, grow, explore. It does seem to get better every day.

The first year is full of incredible highs, joys, laughter and love. At the same time, any parent being honest will tell you that it’s utterly exhausting. A new baby puts a lot of stress on a relationship and the first year is very intense and taxing. One of my biggest transitions this year was putting my son in daycare. I agonized over it. Having been cared for by family members, dad and myself for his first seven months, he being in the room with eight other babies where he wasn’t the center of attention tore me up. I can now see that he loves the interaction with other babies. His teachers are amazing, loving, engaging and fun. They sing songs, make paintings, explore, and give mommy and daddy the time and peace to do their jobs.

The down side to daycare and a big part of this first year for us has been sharing many germs and illnesses. We were also forewarned about this. Little babies in the same room exploring and very much in the oral phase = getting sick a lot! Since Lucas entered daycare we have been through three stomach bugs, six or seven colds, four ear infections, two

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pink-eye bouts and probably other things we don’t even know. I am not sure how we would have survived this year without the many late-night, early-morning, and/or anytime calls to my brother-in-law, Dr. David Rhyne (Pediatrician, Westgate Pediatrics-Wake Forest Baptist Health).

He has walked and talked us through so many fevers, throw-ups, rashes and “What do I do?” moments of Lucas’s health this year. Mom and Dad have gotten to share these bugs with Lucas, which makes parenting even more challenging, since we can’t call in sick. The upside to experiencing these many ailments is that Lucas is developing his immune system, and hopefully Mom and Dad are building antibodies, too!

When I look at my precious one-year-old boy, his wide blue eyes, soft blonde curls, and sweet smile, it blows my mind that less than a year ago he was a tiny, helpless infant, only able to eat, poop and mew-cry.

Now my little man refuses any baby food at all; he bats it away, exerting his independence and self-proclaimed oneness. Now he will only gobble adult food cut into pieces, his favorite being cheese, pineapple, sweet potatoes and banana. This is the miracle of life to me, from his conception to the exponential growth a baby experiences in the womb and especially that first year. It’s more than science; it’s an infinite plan that can’t be explained by anything other than a Creator to me. As my husband says to Lucas, “We are blessed to be your guides through this life.” We will continue to do our best at that and the journey continues...Toddler Times, here we come!

1-23-15 Dear Baby Lucas, You came into this wo rld a year ago today.

Wow, how our lives have been tra nsformed! I will never forget hearing your mewin g cry as you first en tered this world. It was the sweet est sound I’ve ever he ard. Then, holding you on my chest, tears of joy slidi ng down my cheeks.

You are such a big bo y now. It’s hard to bel ieve how many stages and tra nsformations you ha ve been through in merely a year. You are standin g up, holding onto things, cruising around the ho use, almost walking. You crawl and get into things, op en cabinets, roll off toilet paper, an d it’s just hard to im ag in e a year ago you were so tiny and helpless.

Now you can almost feed yourself, you ea t what we eat and say, “Mama and Dada” regularly.

You are the light of m y world! I thank God every day for you and ask that He protect you and let yo u grow into a kind and caring indi vidual that shares th is lig ht and laughter you possess to brighten this world .

Love you always and forever, Mom

The View from My Section...

By A. Keith Tilley

The Sun is Rising

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pril is “Stress Editorial

Awareness Month.” It doesn’t matter what stage you are in life, or where you live, what you do, what your responsibilities are and so forth, everyone must deal with stress at some point. Our ability to cope with this dreadful emotional response can vary, based on the moment itself, our health status, environmental factors, financial means and so on. There are multitudes of sources, online and otherwise, that can give you advice on exactly how you personally can deal with whatever stress you happen to be feeling at this time in your life. However, I found something not long ago in the most unlikely of places that I thought could help a lot of people gain encouragement to deal with their particular situation.

The something I speak of is a song from the movie The Other Woman (released in 2014 by 20th Century Fox). It’s entitled “The Sun is Rising,” and it’s written by Jason Ingram, Dan Muckala and Britt Nicole. The latter, Nicole, also performs the song on her album “Gold,” released in 2013 by Capitol Records. What I found to be so intriguing about this song was how its message was so powerful, and yet generic enough in nature to be suitable for whatever one might be going through in that moment. As I was researching the song for this story, I was further surprised to find that the artist grew up in Salisbury, North Carolina, and began singing at the age of three in her church choir in Kannapolis (just outside of Charlotte). A true Carolina girl, she went to South Rowan High School, where she sang in the school choir, including a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York.

After graduation she moved to Nashville to pursue her music career full-time. She’s listed as a Christian pop artist; however, this particular album is reaching far beyond just this genre. Although she is relatively new on the scene, hopefully after her album “Gold” gains more exposure, she’ll begin to have an even greater impact on the 80 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

music industry.

The song’s lyrics speak volumes even without the music attached (however, I highly recommend listening to the actual track).

Listen as you read the message being sent (note: the lyrics are abridged and have been modified slightly for ease of reading). “When life has cut too deep and left you hurting. The future you had hoped for is now burning. And the dreams you held so tight lost their meaning. And you don’t know if you’ll ever find the healing. You’re gonna make it…You’re gonna make it. And the night can only last for so long. Whatever you’re facing, if your heart is breaking, there’s a promise for the ones who just hold on. Lift up your eyes and see…The sun is rising.”

Further inspiration comes when she sings, “Every high and every low you’re gonna go through, you don’t have to be afraid, I am with you. In the moments you’re so weak you feel like stopping, let the hope you have light the road you’re walking. You’re gonna make it.” She concludes, “Even when you can’t imagine how—how you're ever gonna find your way out. Even when you’re drowning in your doubt, just look beyond the clouds…The sun is rising.”

If these words resonate with you as you read them like they did for me, then you definitely need to go online and hear the song performed so eloquently by Britt Nicole herself. I think you owe it to yourself to take this moment to lift your spirit and brighten your day. And perhaps shed a glimmer of light and hope to relieve and resolve whatever stresses you may be experiencing.

To find out more about this song and Britt Nicole, visit her website atbrittnicole.com.

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Joy Prom APRIL 11, 6:30PM Location: Winston-Salem Christian School (Winston-Salem) Joy Prom is a full-scale prom especially designed for people ages 16 and above with developmental, intellectual and/or physical different-abilities. Hosted by a variety of churches, schools and community groups, this is a FREE event and open to the first 165 guests who register online: joypromwinstonsalem.org 336.759.7517 Dr. Gary Chapman APRIL 16, 6:30PM Location: North Hills Christian School (Salisbury) Dr. Chapman is the author of the best-selling book, The Five Love Languages.

Tickets: $50.00 (per person – includes dinner) Proceeds: North Hills Christian School 704.636.3005 ext. 110 Mt Tabor UMC Evening Concert Series April 19, 6:30pm Giannini Brass, a WS tradition Join us as we celebrate our veterans and enjoy big brass renditions of patriotic music. Wear your red, white and blue!

Located at 3543 Robinhood Road.

765-5561; www.mttaborumc.org Empty Bowls APRIL 22, 11-2 Location: The Millennium Center (Winston-Salem) Enjoy a savory soup lunch and select a handcrafted pottery bowl to take home as a reminder of those who face empty bowls in the community everyday.

Proceeds: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina 336.784.5770

Michael Jr APRIL 24, 7:00PM Location: St. Peter's World Outreach Center (Winston-Salem) Michael Jr. is a Christian comedian doing stand up comedy, skits, short film, man on the street all-the-while making sure it is clean and with a Gospel message. He has performed on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and BET ComicView 336.650.0200 Clemmons Community Day APRIL 25, 10-2 Location: Jerry Long YMCA (Clemmons) Activities for the Kids, Live Entertainment, Vendors, Concessions & more!

336.970.5100 Ashley Smith Robinson APRIL 28 6:30PM Location: The Millennium Center (Winston-Salem) Ashley is known as the single mom held captive by a killer who she persuaded to surrender to the Atlanta police in 2005.

Proceeds: Associates in Christian Counseling (Winston-Salem) Ticket info: 336.896.0065 Building 429 MAY 3, 5:00PM Location: Davidson County Fairgrounds (Lexington) Special Guests: Plumb & JJ Heller 336.357.2369 / get-revived.com 'Meet the Mormons' feature film showing Sunday, May 3rd at 6pm.

Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 4260 Clinard Road, Clemmons. FREE. Inspiring film about service, love, and faith. All welcome.

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Masterpiece

By Tami Rumfelt My husband is an artist. It’s not his day job, but he’s quite good. His work has won first prize in a few art competitions at the fair, and he’s even sold some of his stuff. And, I can’t even begin to describe how much his work has improved over the past 20+ years that I’ve known him.

The other day, I was admiring one of his most recently finished pieces hanging in my dining room. I thought about how blessed I am that I have a husband who creates such beautiful things to adorn my walls. But, then I remembered some of the artwork he did when we first met. Honestly, I didn’t really like it. It just wasn’t my taste in style, color or subject matter. Even so, whenever he would give me one of his drawings as a gift, I always showed him my appreciation by hanging it on my wall. Back then, I had a wall full of art that I didn’t really love, created by someone that I really did love. Now, I’m happy to say, I love both the art and the artist!

I’m pretty sure that if I had been less supportive and appreciative of his artwork early on, he would have stopped creating it for me.

Who pours their heart, soul and time into a gift knowing the recipient won’t appreciate it? I also wonder which of his efforts in other areas I might have unknowingly hindered by criticism? Have there been attempts at romance, kindness, chivalry or adventure that I didn’t appreciate or recognize?

Let's remember to recognize and support the efforts our spouses make to please us. Even when they don’t get it quite right. When we paint with the colors of grace and thankfulness, using broad brushstrokes of support and encouragement, we will create marriage masterpieces.

Minute for Your Minister It Matters

By Tami Rumfelt You’ve probably noticed that what your minister does or says in church has an effect on how you feel for the rest of the day. But, have you ever wondered how your ministry team is affected by what YOU do each Sunday? Here’s what one worship leader recently shared: “I am a sponge, God created me this way. Every comment, every inflection in someone’s voice, every eye roll, every time you don’t participate...or look sad, or angry. Every time a person acts differently than what I know to be “their normal,” it affects me deeply. I will let those things or attitudes churn around in me, worry about them, pray about them, mourn over them. Whether or not my congregation met God that Sunday matters so much to me, and whether or not I was a conduit or a hindrance to that, matters so much more.”

Our ministry leaders need our encouragement. It’s more than just a nice thing to do. It matters. It’s biblical, even.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 ~ “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

Proverbs 16:24 ~ “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

1 Peter 4:8-9 ~ “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”

Clearly, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to encourage and edify one another...including our pastors and ministry leaders. It’s not complicated. A smile, a note, a word of appreciation are just a few simple ways you can brighten your pastor’s day.

For more ideas and inspiration about encouraging your ministry leaders, check out the website for Energize Ministries, here: http://energizeministries.com. You can also find out about ongoing contests and opportunities on the Energize facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/energizeministries.

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Musing About…

The List: And Why Fear Is Important

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

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y name is Emily Roberts and I am filling in this month for my dad, who has been a bit busy lately. When he asked me if I would like to write a column for him, I said, “Sure!” but it didn’t take long for me to realize it can be a daunting task. The closer the deadline came, the more fretful I became. Then I realized— that’s what I needed to write about: fear.

such crippling anxiety. I sat up in my room for hours wondering how I could ever do anything at all. After all, it’s hard even to leave your house when you’re afraid of the drive to school.

The next morning, I walked triumphantly up to my English teacher and handed him what would later become known as “The List.” The list was simple; it was titled, “101 Things to Do Because They Scare Me.” The goal was to be completely fearless by the time I started college. School was to end a week later and that summer would start my next new adventure. Item number one: ride a roller coaster. Within a short period, I was able to mark it “Done.” Item number 22, swim in the ocean. Done. Item number 73, ask a boy on a date. Done. One by one I watched the list get marked off, and sure enough, by the time I walked across that stage and threw my cap in the air I had crossed off the entire list. I was now an international traveler, had performed in front of audiences, and even thrown a birthday party.

In 2010, I rode a roller coaster. To most, that would not be anything extraordinary, but to me it was life-changing. Up until this moment I had let fear control my entire life. I would never throw a birthday party because of the fear of no one showing up. I would never go swimming for the fear of drowning. Never go running for fear of falling. This was just how my life was lived.

Near the end of the year when I was in the tenth grade, I was given an assignment in my English class. My task was to write a list of one hundred things you wish to do before you die. You can probably imagine how tedious this assignment would be for someone with

Now, five years later, I am twenty years old, but I am by no means fearless. Along my journey I learned that “The List” was not meant to eliminate fear itself, but rather to let fear stop dictating my decisions. I have learned now that just because it scares you, doesn’t mean that it’s bad for you. A life without risk is a life without adventure. Sometimes things get scary, but we can’t let that stop our lives.

Waiting for all the fear to simply vanish will do nothing other than stunt your growth.

In the Bible, I remember the prophet Jeremiah saying something very similar: “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD," plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29.11 NIV). Think about that: there’s something very liberating about not being afraid of fear, but only being afraid of not living fully.

With much hope,

Emily Roberts

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EMPOWERING PARENTS: A Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman Calvary Baptist Church Presents “Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World”

By Martie Emory

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s technology continues to define so much of our world and as families—parents and children alike— are drawn into its effect on nearly every aspect of daily life, it’s only natural that questions arise for the next generation.

Will they be capable of forming—and keeping—strong, healthy personal relationships of their own?

Calvary Baptist Church West Campus is proud to host renowned speaker and writer Dr. Gary Chapman and his co-author, Arlene Pellicane, on Saturday, April 25th, 2015, for a parenting conference based on their book, Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World.”

Dr. Chapman is a popular speaker throughout the United States, as well as internationally, focusing on vital marriage, family and relationship issues. His best-selling book, The Five Love Languages, has been translated into 50 different languages worldwide, and since its publication has been utilized extensively as a tool for marriage and family enrichment.

For today’s parents, technology pros and cons remain a current theme everywhere you turn, as home life begins to center around everything from tablets and texts to non-stop movies and gaming. Although the benefits of knowledge and research via technology are many, too often children become more dependent on what they’re interacting with on a “screen,” as opposed to who’s sitting across from them at the dinner table. Beyond what they are interacting with through technology, the focus of the conference—and Dr. Chapman’s philosophy— is preparing today’s children and youth to succeed in relationships at home and later in life as they enter the real world. It’s about bringing love, compassion and family togetherness back to the table.

“Technology can be a friend or a foe in raising your children,” says Dr. Chapman. “It all depends on whether you control technology or it controls you. Screens cannot teach children relational skills. When children are left without parental guidelines, technology can become addictive.”

Led by both Arlene Pellicane and Dr. Chapman, the conference will offer parents practical advice and tips on monitoring how they adjust the role of the “screen” within their family. Dr. Chapman will also focus on teaching children the five fundamental relationship skills necessary to send them into the world as a successful and happy adult!

Calvary Baptist Church West Campus is located at 155 Commerce Drive, Advance, NC. To register for the conference—which lasts from 9:00 a.m. through noon— visit calvarynow.com/conferences; registration fee is $25.00, which includes your spouse and childcare for children up through fifth grade.

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Mom (smiling): “Peanut Thai Noodles with Chicken” Child: “Eeew! What else do you have? I don’t think I’ll like that.”

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Mom (triumphant): “Well, then, tonight’s your lucky night!”

Slide over and let them drive. If you have a potato peeler and a chair to reach the counter, they can help you make this wonderful dish.

Peanut Butter and Chicken Noodles With Carrot and Cucumber Ribbons From Real Simple, by Sara Quessenberry Hands-On Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 8-ounce package thin rice noodles or sticks 1 2-to 2½-pound rotisserie chicken 1 carrot 1 seedless cucumber ½ cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Directions: 1. Place the noodles into a large bowl and cover with hot tap water.

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“Out & About” in Mt Airy

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By Heather Spivey

ilot Mountain showed its love for the Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina on Valentine’s Day at the Heart of the Community Truffle Dinner.

Heart of the Community was created by Jane Morgan Smith of Truffles, NC, for the purpose of building awareness and raising money for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Stokes and Surry Counties. The annual Truffle Dinner is a partnership between Jane, Chef Niki Farrington and owner Scott Needham of The Living Room Coffeehouse and Winebar in Pilot Mountain.

Chef Niki created a sensational seven-course meal featuring local truffles, meats, cheese, and produce provided by Plum Granny Farm, Berry Sweet Creations, Mayberry Meats and More, Goat Lady Dairy, and Flora Ridge Farm. The band Ashgrove played a variety of music on modern and period instruments. The evening began with wine tasting, hosted by Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery, TOPO Distillery, Jones von Drehle Vineyards and Winery, Cauble Creek Vineyard, and JOLO Winery and Vineyards.

Nearby restaurants and churches loaned the use of their kitchens and equipment to demonstrate that Pilot Mountain is committed to its children and families.

The CLC provides a voice for these vulnerable children in court proceedings, and advocates for safe placement and counseling in domestic violence and high-conflict custody situations. Exposure to domestic violence during childhood correlates to problems throughout adulthood, including higher levels of depression, increased tolerance for violence in adult relationships and poor conflict resolution skills.

The event and donations have already raised over $3,000 for CLC’s mission to enable children to grow up in safe environments and become emotionally healthy adults. We salute the Heart of the Community and all who attended the dinner for their support of CLC’s work and for being a force for good in Surrey and Stokes Counties. www.childrenslawcenternc.org https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecommunitync photos by Beth Tilley Green photography

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By Stacy Leighton and Willy Minnix

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arenting is hard. Kids don’t come with how-to manuals. And when it comes to parenting our kids, one size does not fit all. All clichés.

And all-too true. This new column, “Parenting Perspectives,” will explore various parenting topics from the perspective of two parents (maybe not always Mom, sometimes Dad will chime in!) who are at different stages in their parenting career.

This month, Stacy and Justin both explore the topic of boundaries. Stacy is a mom to a 24-year-old daughter and 19-year-old son. Justin is a dad to an 11- year-old boy.

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When our daughter was in preschool, it was all so simple make friends, play, snack, rest, play some more. Samantha loved her friends. We said she had good friends because she was a good friend. The Golden Rule was our core value “treat others as you would like to be treated.” Good stuff.

I’m dreading middle school all over again. When I went through it the first time, girls wore chic jeans and every kid carried a Rubik’s Cube around. As hormones raged, I felt awkward and overwhelmed by nearly everything.

As she grew, it became more complicated; little girls are complicated. She was always endearing and thoughtful. Some of her friends however were less and less so. She was 11 when she came home in tears one day. Seems her friend Katelyn didn’t like that Samantha had other friends, too. She tried to poke her with a pencil, then lied to the teacher about it. What did Sam do?

Nothing. She was taught to be kind. Parent fail? Or teachable moment? Perhaps both.

I explained to her that even though she was being the friend she wanted, others may not know about that. “We teach others how to treat us. It’s about setting boundaries. First and foremost, you have the right to be safe. You MUST be safe, especially when I am not there to protect you.” The next day she told Katelyn she would not be her friend if she was going to hurt her. I asked her how she felt about it. Her response: “I felt great!” More boundaries followed: “Say ‘NO’ and mean it when you need to.” “Never tolerate cruelty, we will call you on it” She is an adult now. Still endearing and thoughtful, but a lot wiser and safer with boundaries.

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This time around, I’m dreading it for my son. He’ll be starting next year. He’ll also have the raging hormones, but he has an additional issue that will make boundaries particularly difficult for him to form. Parker-John is on the autism spectrum, and I’m genuinely concerned that middle school will eat him alive for being different.

He is a trusting, gentle soul. The only defense I have for ParkerJohn is to be honest with him. I have to tell him that he has something called “autism” that could make it hard for him to understand how middle school relationships work. I have to warn him that some kids might be mean to him for no reason.

Over the summer, I plan to do a lot of role playing with him, to familiarize him with ways he might be treated, with mean things people might say, and with various ways people might try to take advantage of him.

When he asks me why people would want to be mean to him, I won’t have a great answer. The only thing I can do is remind him constantly of what an amazing person he is and hope beyond hope that, when it’s over, he’ll still be a gentle, trusting—and more worldly—soul.

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Alex Seals, Author of “Shama’al and the Other World” A Boy’s Dog is Inspiration for Out of this World Adventures

By Carolyn S. Peterson hen Alex Seals was growing up in Nashville, Tennessee, he began writing his own stories down in journals in elementary school, probably never expecting to publish one about a very dear friend from his childhood, his dog, Shama’al.

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Much More Than “Just a Dog” “This book is about my dog, Shama’al, who I grew up with; he was a year older than me and was quite unique, acting more like a person than a dog most of the time. My mom grew up in Saudi Arabia on an American base, and Shama’al originally belonged to my grandma.

Shama’al was a mutt, part German shepherd and part English sheepdog. She named him ‘Shama’al’ which is the Arabic word for ‘sandstorm’ which doesn’t describe him since he is black, not sandy in color,” said Alex. No matter the “family tree” or appropriateness of his name, Shama’al was Alex’s buddy and is now the main character in his book, “Shama’al and the Other World.”

When Alex wrote his first draft of his book, he was very young and did not work on it again until after college. “All the characters in the book are based on real people or animals. Shama’al had two dogs that he spent time with named Suzie and Sheba. The story follows the three dogs as they are off to find adventure, from battling crazy cats to transforming into super heroes. Originally, the story was about how you can always rely on your friends. The story follows Shama’al and his dog friends as they try to outsmart the cat, Skimbles, who lives in the same household as Shama’al. When I went back and rewrote the 92 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

book, I was at a different place in my life; I had become a stronger Christian with a deeper faith, and so I noticed how the story could be interpreted as needing Christ to get past your sinful nature. The message in the book is to rely on Christ to do good and overcome the bad,” said Alex. In his most recent book, “The Chrono Crew: A Reversal of Reality,” Alex’s faith is more evident in the story.

Sharing His Faith “I set out to write ‘The Chrono Crew: A Reversal of Reality’ with no extremely overt spiritual overtones, but it ended up being obviously spiritual by the time I finished it. ‘The Chrono Crew’ is a time travel book for middle school children and older to read. As of now, this book is yet to be published, but I am on the lookout for a publisher,” said Alex. Writing of any kind takes commitment of time and talent, but Alex sets aside time every day to make himself write at least 1,000 words a day, in addition to his “day job.”

“I am currently the producer/co-host of ‘Bill Flynn in the Morning’ on AM 980 the Eagle as well as being a husband to my wife, Rozanne Seals. Finding the time to write each day is something that I am dedicated to, so hopefully more stories will come,” said Alex.

“Shama’al and the Other World” is available for purchase on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. There is also an audio book available on iTunes, Audible and at www.wbward.com. For more information on Alex and Eagle 980 (radio station), visit www.eagle980.com; Facebook information at www.facebook.com/alexseals.

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hose who live in Clemmons know how lucky they are! It is a fantastic bedroom community that is safe, convenient and beautifully maintained. People take care of their properties, hold doors open for strangers, and lend helping hands whenever and wherever necessary. For the past six years, the people of Clemmons have come together to share this not-so-secret gem of the Triad with fellow residents and visitors at Clemmons Community Day. “Clemmons Community Day is fun and entertaining for the whole family! It's also a great way to become familiar with our local small businesses that help make this a great community” said Michael Roels, Community Day Chairperson.

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In addition to promoting local businesses and bringing the town together, Clemmons Community Day supports the Clemmons Food Pantry and brings awareness to hunger in our area. While the event is free to the public, visitors are highly encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food items.

For those businesses or groups that want to be part of the day, booth forms are available on the chamber website at LewisvilleClemmons.com. The vendor deadline is Friday, April 10th.

Event guests should come early to enjoy the full day of activities. Additional parking and shuttle will be available at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza - Clemmons.

Food will be available at the event with excellent price points. Kids can enjoy face painting, appearances by well-known characters and other activities, such as bounce houses and the favorite rockclimbing wall.

The 6th Annual Clemmons Community Day presented by the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th at the Jerry Long Family YMCA in Clemmons. For more information, please contact the Lewisville Clemmons Chamber at 336.970.5100 or e-mail at lewisvilleclemmonschamber@gmail.com 94 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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Interested in becoming a vendor? Last year’s event featured 90+ vendors and over 2000 guests! Booth forms are due on April 10th! Platinum level sponsors will participate at the Lowes Foods Community Table on April 11th from 10–12. Learn more at Lewisville-Clemmons.com/ClemmonsCommunity-Day. Thank you to our Sponsors!

Presenting Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce Platinum Jerry Long Family YMCA Novant Health Village of Clemmons Wake Forest Baptist Health Corporate Allegacy Federal Credit Union Blue Moon Benefits Group Clemmons Community Foundation Forsyth Magazines Journal West Lindsay & Gardner CPAs, LLP Marzano Capital Group Community Community Insurance Agency Gemini Real Estate Advisors Mr. Bill’s Productions Truliant Federal Credit Union Village Inn Event Center Friend Clemmons Trace Village Joanna Lyall Master Counsel, Inc. Michael and Emily Roels The Portrait Gallery

Date: April 25th, Rain or Shine!

Time: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Admission: Free, but donations of non-perishable food items are encouraged to benefit the Clemmons Food Pantry Hosted by: Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Jerry Long Family YMCA Parking / Shuttle: Shuttle Service will be available for those who park at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza - Clemmons Activities This Year Include: DJ Rock Climbing Wall Super Fly Face Painting Balloon Artist Children’s Talent Show Fitness Demonstrations

6th Annual A fun-filled family day!

RAIN OR SHINE

Presented by Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, April 25, 2015 • 10 am to 2 pm Jerry Long Family YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, Clemmons FREE ADMISSION Please bring non-perishable or canned food donations for the Clemmons Food Pantry.

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Platinum Sponsors

Local Business Displays Face Painting Ladder Firetruck Talent Show

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Super Slide & Bounce Houses Music & Great Food Rock Climbing Wall Fitness Demonstrations AND MUCH MORE!

Community Sponsors

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Celebrate earth Day with Fun For the whole Family By Cynthia Redwine

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he Tenth Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be held Saturday, April 25th, 2015, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. As the largest Earth Day Celebration and one-day environmental education event in the region, this free festival provides educational opportunities and family-friendly programming, featuring a wide range of environmental topics, sustainable solutions and local initiatives.

This year’s theme, “The Power of Bright Ideas,” focuses on energy and its impact on the environment. “The way energy is created and used has an impact on the water we drink, the air we breathe and on climate change,” said Piedmont Environmental Alliance’s Executive Director Kristin Wiggins. “Our goal with programming at the 2015 Piedmont Earth Day Fair is to educate the public about renewable energy resources and ways we can conserve energy in our everyday dlives.”

Free environmentally themed workshops will address questions like: Is my home or business a candidate for solar energy—and the 65% tax credits currently available? How could I plant a tree to reduce my energy bills? What else can I do to increase the comfort and efficiency of my residence? How does gardening unite people, improve the environment, and energize our community? Experts will ensure guests take away skills and knowledge they can put into action to positively impact our environment.

“Renewable Energy Design Group is honored to partner in furthering education about clean, renewable energy. We’re passionate about solar: it’s a good investment, good for our environment today and contributes to a healthier future for our children,” said Jeff Redwine, founder of Renewable Energy Design Group.

The Children’s Corner will offer interactive educational activities for children of all ages to learn while they play. PEA will launch its new “Energy Explorations” program focused on how energy is generated and stored, the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy, and the importance of energy conservation.

“SciWorks is thrilled to once again partner with PEA for the 10th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair,” said Kelli Isenhour, VP of Education and Programs at SciWorks. “The Fair is a great event that appeals to all ages and provides a positive atmosphere for environmental awareness.”

In addition to children’s activities at dozens of the exhibit booths throughout the fair, the event will feature innovative programs and activities from Program Partners at the Children’s Corner tent, beginning at 10 a.m.

ART FOR ART’S SAKE will invite kids to “Tech off and play on!” Families’ simplest way to conserve energy is to not turn it on. Art for Art’s Sake will lead recycled art projects for

kids to take home. Learn how fun outside and low/no tech play can be!

PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE will deliver “Energy Explorations,” a hands-on program featuring “Pedal Power”—a humanpowered energy bike that demonstrates how electricity is generated and how much energy it takes to power household items.

SCIWORKS will offer an interactive program to learn about wind, water and solar energy. Make a pin-wheel to examine the potential energy of wind. Explore the power of water as you experiment with and investigate a water wheel. Learn about solar energy by making a sun picture, and observing a 14-foot solar balloon inflate with just the sun’s energy.

SECCA will deliver programming inspired by the artist Mary Mattingly and her work WetLand, featuring a floating ecosystem & living space.

Live entertainment will include feature performances by the talented Dan River Girls from Winston-Salem, NC, original tunes rooted in the folk, country and blues traditions of the deep South by Emily Stewart & The Baby Teeth, and boogie, blues and Americana

by Barrie Howard. Free 30-minute yoga sessions will be offered throughout the day.

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By Kristi Johnson Marion and Emily Eileen Carter

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aster is a time for special treats, candy, chocolate, and, of course, Easter Egg Hunts. This year, keep the kids fueled up for the hunt with these delicious Easter-themed snack mixes. Not only will these mixes be fun and easy to create with the kids, they will give you all the energy you and the family need to hide and collect those prized Easter eggs again and again!

Bunny Bait Popcorn Mix 1 bag of popped popcorn ½ package vanilla almond bark ½ bag Easter M&Ms 1 cup pretzel sticks (broken in half) colorful sprinkles Directions: 1. Melt the vanilla almond bark according to the directions on the package.

2. Drizzle the melted almond bark over the popcorn and stir to coat.

3. Stir in the Easter M&Ms and pretzel sticks, making sure to coat them.

4. Place the popcorn mixture onto a large piece wax paper.

5. Shake the sprinkles onto the popcorn and let cool, break into pieces and enjoy.

Easter Muddy Buddies Whether you know this popular party mix as Muddy Buddies, Puppy Chow, or even White Trash, the basic recipe is pretty much the same—a Chex-type cereal coated in melted chocolate and tossed in powdered sugar. While it’s usually served at Christmas, this twist on the recipe turns it into a sweet treat to make with the kids for Easter, too!

9 cups Chex or Crispix cereal 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar 1 bag pastel Easter M&Ms 1 bag pastel mini-marshmallows Directions: 1. Place the cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

2. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.

3. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter together for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.

Easy Easter Snack Mix ½ bag Easter peanut M&Ms ½ box Annie’s Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies ⅓ bag Annie’s Homegrown Pretzel bunnies ⅔ cup raisins

4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture and gently mix until the cereal is completely coated.

5. Transfer to a 2-gallon Ziplock bag and add the confectioner’s sugar. Seal the bag and shake until all the cereal is coated.

Directions: 1. Pour all the ingredients into a bowl.

6. Spread the mixture onto the wax paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle the M&Ms and pastel mini marshmallows throughout the cereal.

2. Gently mix all the ingredients together and serve

7. After cooling, store in an airtight container.

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Senioritis Isn’t Just for Seniors Anymore

By Isabella Migliarese

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ince my freshman year I have been the poster child for senioritis. Senioritis: A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an overexcessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as graduation (according to Urban Dictionary).

I’ve had senioritis, or some variation of it, since my freshman year in high school. While I looked forward to high school while I was in eighth grade, once I got there I couldn’t get out soon enough. Nothing against my high school, it’s a great atmosphere for learning and offers exceptional classes in art and design, two of the subjects I’m interested in and want to study in college. I’m not sure of the exact reason why I caught senioritis so soon, but I think it might have something to do with having a rocky start to my freshman year. Like many freshman in high school I knew very few students at my school, I had to get used to a new block schedule, and to starting over at the bottom of the social ladder. Being a freshman is rarely fun for anyone.

My sophomore year wasn’t much better, but I did attempt to join a few clubs and make friends. What made sophomore year especially challenging for my senioritis was that I got a car and a driver’s license.

This new dose of freedom made it a lot easier to indulge in senioritis activities, such as skipping class, going out for lunch, staying home and binge watching my newest TV obsession, not to mention tardies in the morning, because I was late driving myself to school. My family was acutely aware of my senioritis condition and tried to warn me of the consequences of leaving this illness untreated. The most obvious consequences of anyone who suffers from senioritis are the negative 102 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

impact on GPA, jeopardizing admission to college, and losing the happiness and support of your parents.

High school students who have that rare form of senioritis with an onset as early as freshman year are in the greatest need of some sort of treatment. The sooner they seek help from family friends and teachers, the less permanent scars they are going to suffer. One of my toughest consequences was spending a summer retaking a class that required a better grade than what I received, in order to improve my chances of getting into a four-year college. This was not my idea of a relaxing summer adventure.

Now that I’m actually in my senior year and have a more legitimate excuse for suffering from senioritis, I’ve actually found myself completing my homework assignments without my mom nagging me, getting my homework done before midnight and watching my GPA rise.

It finally dawned on me that time was running out and that admission to the college of my choice was more important to me (and took a lot more work) than I realized.

If you find yourself suffering from senioritis, whether as a freshman or an actual senior, seek help in order to avoid the added stress that results from this condition. On a positive note, my mom saved a lot of money on makeup, wardrobe and jewelry for me, since all I’ve worn is athletic clothes every day for the past four years of high school. She can recite the automated school message by heart now, alerting her that Isabella Migliarese has been “absent from one or more classes today.”

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Pig Heaven

Come Swoon over Swine at Mount Tabor High School’s Annual Arts Celebration

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few groups of three or four high school students are all business, intensely focused on their artwork. Their nononsense expressions seem at odds with their unusual canvases—rotund statues of pigs.

These replicas, made of wire covered with fabric strips and drywall compound, sport splashy colors and intricate designs.

As comical as painting a pig may sound, the students’ reason for doing so is no joke.

They’re serious about putting their porcine masterpieces on the auction block to raise money during Mount Tabor High School’s annual SpARTan Arts Showcase.

Students Steal the Spotlight As the name suggests, the Showcase highlights the creativity of students in the school’s arts programs, which include Theater, Chorus, Band, Dance and Visual Arts.

“The vision is to help the community realize the talent we have at Tabor and to show off the work of our gifted students,” says Arts Board Co-vice-president Carol Kaiser. Mother of two Tabor students—one of whom performs in the school’s theater productions—she has experienced firsthand how exposure to creative programs enriches students’ lives.

The upcoming Showcase, to be held May 15th at Hope Presbyterian Church (Peace Haven Road near Polo Road), provides the opportunity to raise significant funds for the arts programs. “We’re proud that with the help of a matching grant, we were able to purchase stage risers for performances last year and pay for costumes for recent plays like Beauty and the Beast this year,” explains Carol, who along with other volunteers is one of the organizers for this year’s Showcase. The celebration will also shine klieg lights on students’ creative endeavors. They certainly 104 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

seem ready for the big time: they’ve consistently excelled in local, regional, state and national events, another cause for school pride and celebration.

Pork and Entertainment, Country-style To tie in with this year’s theme, “Tabor Country,” the school’s students, teachers and volunteers invite local residents to follow the aroma of mouthwatering barbecue to the festival. Volunteers will be ready to take orders-to-go at the convenient drive-through lane, where anyone in the community can order a dinner of sizzling Carolina-style barbecue, rolls, baked beans and coleslaw.

Of course, the Tabor folks would much rather have you park and dine—at tables set up outdoors. That way, you can also get a taste of the students’ creative output. They’ll put on casual performances: join the dance team in a line dance, watch theater students perform a scene and listen to choral students sing a cappella harmonies. And some of the band ensembles will also entertain visitors throughout the evening.

But, by far, the pièce de résistance of the evening will be the Parade of Pigs, an example of what happens when students let their imagination run hog wild. Each prized porker represents one of the arts programs.

The group assigned to represent the Theater department embellished their multi-colored pig by incorporating masks that signify comedy and tragedy. Their sculpture also bears quotes from historic plays, such as The Taming of the Shrew.

The young artists depicting Chorus hope to steal the spotlight from the other swine with their show-tune pig. Clad in Broadway playbills for musicals like The Music Man, this pig is all about taking a star turn.

Meanwhile, the group charged with jazzing up the Band pig also brought a musical theme to their work. “We needed to represent all the bands—orchestra, jazz, wind, concert, etcetera, so we thought of putting a different band on each quarter and blending them, the way ensembles blend their instruments to play as one,” says 10th-grader Daniel Peden, who’s in the Wind Ensemble and the Marching Band. He and 9th-grade classmate Susannah Bell, who plays in the Symphonic Band, came up with a historic name for their mascot: “Ludpig Van Bactoven.”

The posse of folk-art pigs in all their charming artistic imperfection will be on display in the main hallway of the church throughout the festival. Stop by, and if perchance you fall in love with any of these one-of-a-kind piglets, put in a bid. The culminating silent auction will take place around 9:30 p.m. Just in time for a few lucky collectors to take home the bacon.

In the weeks leading up to the star-studded festival, the pigs will parade in various parts of town to remind the community where they can enjoy some very fine pork.

To buy your tickets online, visit www.facebook.com/MtTaborArts .

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While fear and panic rule the day, an entire city is helpless to fight against the unknown disease, which eventually kills almost five thousand people. Beware, although this is a young-adult novel, the recurring themes of disease and death might make it better suited to more mature audiences.

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That’s exactly what this parenting guide does from the first page on. This very user-friendly baby, birth, pregnancy and parenting guide displays easy icons, graphics, breakout boxes and vibrant pictures, all the while answering many of the common questions and concerns of new parents, parents-to-be and parents with an evergrowing and -changing baby.

In addition to the very informative stages, sections and guides on baby’s growth and nutritional needs, this book does an especially great job of devoting a good number of pages to mom and reminding “Mom” to take care of herself.

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Now, he is living the American dream of working as the executive chef of his family’s beautiful and successful Asian-inspired restaurant. “It has gotten busier since opening,” said Chung. “We changed the menu a couple of times. We added fusion dishes such as the Hakka crazy shrimp roll, Tandoori chicken roll and Kimchi cheese fries. Appetizers include Hakka lettuce wraps with chicken – wok-seared, mushrooms, carrot, celery and onion served over crispy rice with cool, crisp lettuce cups; Kobe beef dumplings made fresh by hand in-house, served steamed or pan-fried; and crab wontons made from scratch.

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APRIL 1-30 “WATER’S EXTREME JOURNEY” EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS 10am-4pm (T-F); 10am-5pm (Sat.); 12-5pm (Sun.), 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. This fully interactive maze experience engages visitors through play, scientific inquiry, art and action...illuminating human impacts great and small while teaching how to contribute to healthy, safe water in their community and beyond. www.sciworks.org

APRIL 1 SCIWORKS SPRING BREAK DAYCAMP: “ROCK HOUNDS ROCK” (AGES 6-12) 9am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Aspiring geologists will discover what makes a rock a rock, make own edible “Earth” and more. Visit www.sciworks.org for full camp description, pricing and registration information.

APRIL 4 NANO DAY AT SCIWORKS 1-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Visit activity stations throughout the museum to learn about nanoscale science and engineering and discover its potential impact on the future. www.sciworks.org

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6:30-9:30pm, Old Salem Visitor Center. Come enjoy more than 150 wines from around the world, a fun sampling of North Carolina brews and creative cuisine from some of our best local restaurants and caterers. Cost: $75/person.

Call 716.7985 for more information. 336-716-7985.

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 (WEDNESDAYS) LIVE MUSIC AT VILLAGE TAVERN

APRIL 9 BOOKMARKS PRESENTS TAVIS SMILEY

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APRIL 10 CHEERS!

7:30-9pm, SECCA, 750 Marguerite Drive in W-S. Bookmarks presents talk show host, political commentator, philanthropist, advocate and New York Times bestselling author Tavis Smiley for a presentation, reading and signing of his new book “My Journey with Maya.” Tickets range from $15-$75. http://bit.ly/18hLPz1

SCIENCE OF SOUND DAY AT SCIWORKS 10am-1pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Participate in the “Strike, Shake and Scrape: Science of Percussion Instruments” presentation, build a percussion instrument to take home and test your musical skills in the instrument petting zoo where you can try out a variety of instruments. www.sciworks.org

SHELTON VINEYARDS SPRING FLING 10am-6pm, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson. Free admission, tours and tastings! Local artisans and craftsmen will be here with their handmade items. There will be something for everyone, so bring the entire family! www.sheltonvineyards.com

APRIL 15 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10-12pm, Children’s Museum of W-S, 390 South Liberty Street. FREE event! Amazing airways, Food Lion Supermarket, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory and animal alphabet, not to mention kaleidoscape, are just a few of the fun and interactive exhibits to discover and engage your child in play! Each adult attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board! 723.9111

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 5pm…until! Hakka Chow Asian Eats, 615 Saint George Square Court in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy appetizer specials including $5 lettuce wraps and $5 crab wontons as well as drink specials including $5 sangria and $3 draft beer. There will also be sushi specials! Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Sponsored by Forsyth Woman, Forsyth Woman Engaged! and Hakka Chow Asian Eats.

APRIL 16-19 FAIR TRADE ORIENTAL RUG EVENT: TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES 10am-6pm, 1564-A Highwoods Boulevard in Greensboro.

For just a few days, Ten Thousand Villages will be home to more than 300 high quality hand-knotted Bunyaad rugs.

These rugs are all hand-knotted in Pakistan by fairly paid adults. www.tenthousandvillages.com

APRIL 16 OPENING NIGHT AT THE WS DASH! (SEE AD PG81) WSDash.com or 714-2287 for tickets

Check out our website for a complete Calendar Listing! www.forsythfamilymagazine.com

APRIL 16-26 RIVERRUN FILM FESTIVAL (see ad pg115)

APRIL 25 CRAZY K’z AT SUMMIT SCHOOL

APRIL 17-18 CONSIGN IN STYLE

9-11am, 2100 Reynolda Road in W-S. The race will start and finish on the Summit football field. It will run through the new cross-country trails. Cost: $15/person. www.crazyrunning.com

10am-8pm, 1615 Westover Terrace in Greensboro. The Triad’s best women’s fashion consignment sales event to shop and sell! www.consigninstyle.com

CLEMMONS COMMUNITY DAY/HEALTHY KIDS DAY

APRIL 18 HOSPICE HOPE RUN (see pg29)

10am-2pm, Jerry Long Family YMCA, Peacehaven Road in Clemmons. Vendor booths and activities for kids. Free event. www.lewisville-clemmons.com

For ticket information riverrunfilm.com

Running to honor, running to remember. Support Hospice & Palliative CareCenter. Deacon Tower at BB&T Field Register at www.Support4hospice.org

SPRING OPEN HOUSE 7:30am-4pm, 1088 West Dalton Road in King. Come see our wide selection of spring flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, flowering hanging baskets, huge fern hanging baskets, perennials, container plants, geraniums, trees and shrubs. www.mitchellsnurseryandgreenhouse.com

SHREDDING EVENT SPONSORED BY THE BERMUDA RUN GARDEN CLUB 10am-1pm, 120 Kinderton Boulevard (off Highway 158), Bermuda Run Town Hall Parking Lot. $5 per brown grocery bag, equivalent size box or hard drive. Cash only.

Proceeds go to various Davie County community programs that the Garden Club supports. 650.5518

SHELTON VINEYARDS BRITISH CAR GATHERING 10am-6pm, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson. Join us at Shelton Vineyards for the Southeast's largest display of vintage automobiles. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket if you like, sip some wine and enjoy viewing these beautiful cars! www.sheltonvineyards.com

SHELTON VINEYARDS PICNIC ON THE WINERY PATIO 11:30am-2pm, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson. Come enjoy a picnic lunch by Chef Paul on the Winery Patio. Lunch will feature a British theme in honor of the British Cars here today. Two seating's available (11:30am and 1pm). Reservations required. www.sheltonvineyards.com

SPANISH NITE GALA AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 6pm-12am, 301 West 5th Street in W-S. Since the program’s inception in 2000, The Hispanic League has awarded 250 scholarships, totaling more than $490,000 to local, academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino students. Tickets: $91.25/person; $767/table of eight. www.hispanicleague.org/spanish-nite-2015

APRIL 18-MAY 3 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HIGH POINT’S 2015 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE 11am-6pm, 200 West Farriss Avenue in High Point. The 2015 Showhouse will feature local and national designers and will celebrate the theme "From High Point to the World." The Showhouse is in conjunction with the Spring High Point Furniture Market. Cost: $25/person. www.jlhpshowhouse.com

APRIL 19 MOUNT TABOR’S UMC EVENING CONCERT SERIES: GIANNI BRASS 6:30-8pm, 3543 Robinhood Road in W-S. Join us as we celebrate our veterans and enjoy big brass renditions of patriotic music.

APRIL 23 WOMEN OF VISION LUNCHEON 12-1:30pm, Anderson Conference Center, WSSU in W-S. YWCA’s Women of Vision Luncheon and Awards Ceremony recognizes some of our area’s most outstanding female achievers in the areas of business, education and community service. Cost: $45/person. www.ywcaws.org/events/women-of-vision-2015

PREGNANT IN THE PIEDMONT 10am-2pm, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway in W-S. Visit displays from OB/GYNs, pediatricians, chiropractors and everything in between to make mom, baby and family happy and healthy! www.pregnantinthepiedmont.com

2015 PIEDMONT EARTH DAY FAIR 10am-5pm, 421 West 27th Street in W-S. Free event full of enrichment activities for children of all ages, environmental seminars and demonstrations, live entertainment throughout the day and a variety of food and beverage options. www.peaNC.org WS YOUTH CHORUS SPRING CHORAL CONCERT (see pg53) 7pm Ardmore Baptist Church

New Location!

Same Great Menu!

Enjoy delicious food from our large menu selection. Quality and unsurpassed service await you at Mac & Nelli’s

STAR-GAZING AT SCIWORKS 8-10:30pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Join SciWorks staff and the Forsyth Astronomical Society for a free astronomy observation in the SciWorks parking lot using professional-grade telescopes. www.sciworks.org

APRIL 25-26 & MAY 2-3 SPRING PARADE OF HOMES 1-5pm, multiple locations. There will be new homes and remodeled homes on tour. www.hbaws.net/springparade-homes

APRIL 26 ITALIAN AUTOMOBILE SHOW 12-4pm, 450 Groce Road in Ronda. Join Raffaldini Vineyards for our first Italian Auto Show and view timeless classics of Italian style to contemporary concepts of Italian culture on display on the lawn surrounding Villa Raffaldini. www.raffaldini.com

APRIL 30-MAY 2 28TH ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE 9am-9pm (30th and 1st); 8am-1pm (2nd), Education Building, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. All proceeds of the sale benefit the ministry programs and services for older adults in the greater Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community.

APRIL 30 DERBY DINNER FOR ALS (SEE PG4849)

Weekly Dining & Drink Specials: Monday - Wing night is back!

35 cent wings! -$2 PBR Tuesday - Wine night! $10 tasting Sampling of select wines featuring local vineyards – paired with fresh fruit & cheese.

Wednesday - Hump day half price appetizers, $2 well drinks, $2 PBR drafts Thursday - Burgers & beers $5 burgers and $2 PBR Friday & Saturday - Our famous Prime Rib weekends!

Sunday Brunch - 9am-2pm - $1 Mimosa’s Open til 9pm

Special Events & Live Music: Every Monday & Thursday Mike Bustin - 6:30pm-9:30pm April 3 - Uncle Herbie & Joey Mac - 9pm-12am April 4 - Joey Whitaker - 8pm-11pm April 5 - JOIN US FOR EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH April 10 - Jim Mayberry - 7:30pm-10:30pm April 11 - The Invaders - 7:30pm-10:30pm April 17 - The Rockers - 9pm-12am April 18 - Mike Bustin - 8pm-11pm April 24 - Lauren Light- 9pm-12am April 24 - Eddie Clayton & Will Jones 9pm-12am

6:30-11pm WinMock at Kinderton Lvhalsfoundation.org to purchase tickets

MAY1 LVH GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR ALS (SEE PG48-49) Bermuda Run Country Club Shotgun start at 9am & 2pm Lvhalsfoundation.org to purchase tickets

MAY 2ND LEGACY SADDLEBREDS GRAND OPENING FESTIVAL! (see ad pg9) 4-7pm; 4175 Thomasville Road www.LegacySaddlebreds.com

336.529.6230 4926 Country Club Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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Advertiser Index Activities Legacy Saddlebreds................................9,62 Salem Gymnastics.....................................63 SciWorks ...................................................91 Studio Create.............................................61 Winston-Salem Dash .................................81 WS Youth Chorus.......................................53 Attorneys J. Carl Hearn, Attorney .............................111 Automotive TJ’s Body Shop .........................................57 Bakery Christina’s Dessertery ......................107, 109 Nothing Bundt Cakes .................................35 Beauty / Styling A New Day Essentials.................................57 V’s Barbershop ..........................................55 Summer Camp Showcase Ballet & Performing Arts Centre..................60 Camp Merriwood .......................................61 Children’s Museum of WS .........................62 Laurel Ridge ..............................................59 Legacy Saddlebreds...................................62 Imprints.....................................................63 Mad Science .............................................60 Old Salem Museums & Gardens ................62 ProDance Academy....................................58 Salem Gymnastics.....................................63 St John’s Lutheran School..........................62 Studio Create.............................................61 Triple Threat Dancenter ..............................63 Venture Club..............................................59 Wilson Park Athletics .................................59 YMCA Day Camps .....................................59 YMCA Camp Hanes ...................................60 YWCA........................................................61 Churches Sunrise United Methodist Church...............84 Dentists / Orthodontists Chermak & Hanson....................................15 Cuthrell & Mochnick..................................33 Drs. Handy and Handy ...............................21 Kingery & Kingery......................................53 Nicholas Kephart, DDS...............................57 Salem Smiles ............................................67 Southern Dental Associates........................17 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry......................................27 Winston-Salem Dental Care .......................69 Education Calvary Baptist Day School ........................35 Our Lady of Mercy......................................53 Salem Academy.........................................73 St. John’s Lutheran School.........................69 The Montessori School of Winston-Salem..67 114 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Financial Financial Pathways.....................................93 Truliant Federal Credit Union .........Back Cover

Photography One Shot Photography ...............................78 Tracy Krell Photography ........................10,73

Florist Minglewood Florist..................................107

Real Estate & Housing Brookberry Farm - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ............................................4 Chamberlain Place.....................................71 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...75

Health & Fitness A New Day Essentials.................................57 C3 Fitness .................................................38 Gotta Get Thin..............................................7 YMCA........................................................59 Home Brookberry Farm-Berkshire Hathaway ...........4 Chamberlain Place.....................................71 Chris Lawncare ..........................................91 Dero’s........................................................19 Financial Pathway ......................................93 Isenhour Homes ........................................39 Moore Self Storage ..................................105 New Pyramid .............................................75 Salem Windows & Doors ...........................47 Spring Parade of Homes ............................45 Stitches .....................................................75 Stratford Landscape Supply......................105 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...75 Weedman ..................................................47 Home Medical Care Home Instead Senior Care..........................11 Insurance Forsyth County Farm Bureau – Lewisville Office...........................................2 Landscaping Chris Lawn Care.........................................91 Stratford Landscape Supply......................105 Weedman ..................................................47 Medical Carolina Laser & Cosmetic Center..............13 Cornerstone Health Care ............................29 Forsyth Family Eye Care.............................37 Home Instead Senior Care..........................11 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics .....................33 Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates ..........23 Novant Health Midwifery Associates.............5 Summer Family Care .................................25 Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital ....................................51 WomanCare ...............................................67 Mental Health Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services ....71 Organizations Make a Wish..............................................77 WBFJ ........................................................85 Pet Care Ruff Housing..............................................39 Shallowford Animal Hospital ......................35

Restaurants Chick-fil-A at Hanes Mall Blvd .................109 Christina’s Dessertery .......................107,109 Hakkachow Asian Eats..............................109 Honky Tonk Smokehouse .........................109 Mac & Nelli’s ...................................109,113 Mikhael’s Café.........................................109 Omega House..........................................109 Which Wich.............................................109 Retail A New Day Essentials.................................57 Clemmons Bicycle.....................................91 Dero’s........................................................19 Hip Chics Boutique....................................23 Honda of WS ...............................................3 Macrae Rare Coin & Currency ....................57 Mill Creek General Store ............................55 Minglewood Florist..................................107 Rolly’s Baby Boutique................................31 Shea’s Consign & Design ..........................10 Thruway Center..........................................13 Service Busy as a Bee Concierge..........................107 Lin Taylor Marketing Group ........................29 Moonlight Designs ..................................111 Nu expression............................................89 Ruff Housing..............................................39 Storage Moore Self Storage ..................................105 Technology Nu expression............................................89 Upcoming Events Chuggington............................................111 Clemmons Community Day .......................95 Derby Dinner for ALS .................................49 Hospice Hope Run.....................................29 LVH Golf Tournament for ALS .....................49 Piedmont Earth Day ...................................97 Riverrun International Film Festival...........115 Russian National Ballet – Sleeping Beauty.......................................101 Second Harvest Empty Bowls.....................77 Triad Dog Games .....................................101

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