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COVER STORY 32 Realty One

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Welcome Home

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Understanding Panic Du ng Emergency Situations

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Earth Day 2019: Save Our Species

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This is Only a Moment

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58 A Father’s Perspective Lessons from KC

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72 My Grace-Full Life

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84 Kids in the Kitchen Easy Easter Recipes

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Is

there anything better than sunshine and spring?

It’s a beautiful sunny morning as I write this, and while it is still chilly out, it’s sunny…need I say more? I think I mentioned going to Florida in the March issue, and we were really fortunate to have 80+ degree weather while there. It helped give me a boost to make it till we have warmer temps here. As usual, we packed it in and got to see the Orioles play the Red Sox and the Yankees, spent a couple hours on the beach and got to visit some of our favorite spots. We also discovered a new area, downtown St. Petersburg. We had visited St. Pete Beach before but never ventured further inland. If you’ve never been to the gulf coast of Florida, I highly recommend it!

Our April cover features Eric and Jessica Munger of Realty One. With more than 65 agents, they are ready to help you sell or buy your next home. April features our Spring Home Issue and contains lots of folks ready to make your house the best it can be!

Mark your calendars for the last weekend in April and first weekend in May for the Spring Parade of Homes. It showcases many of the amazing builders PUBLISHER Robin Bralley • Robin@ForsythMags.com SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Tamara Bodford ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Morgan Bralley Cindy Butler Brooke Eagle Heather Spivey ADVERTISING Advertising@ForsythMags.com COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Jon Eric Johnson Photography

and neighborhoods in our area. April is also our second installment of the Summer Camp Showcase. A resource to help you create a magical summer for your child(ren).

Spring always brings an explosion of community activity! Just take a look at our calendar of events, and you’ll see what I mean. We could have included several more pages of events and still not captured them all.

Be sure to check our online calendar as we are limited in print as to how many we can share, and you’ll find everything that was shared with us in the online version. Baseball at The Dash returns, and if you’re worried about getting there with the closure of I-40, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

A relatively new activity called Softgolf returns to Tanglewood Park for its 2nd season. Read all about it on Page 12, and be sure to tell Ray and Carolyn you saw them in Forsyth Family.

May your Easter be filled with wonder as we celebrate the empty tomb— for Christ is risen; He is risen indeed!

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Dr. Melissa Blake DMD Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Tina Merhoff DDS Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Laura Johnson DDS Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist

Give Kids a Smile!

BY DR. TINA S. MERHOFF

It may have looked like a typical day at Dr. Tina Merhoff & Associates Pediatric Dentistry office with the jungle-themed waiting area packed with children at play. But this particular day had special significance to the staff and families. It was “Give Kids a Smile Day.” Every February, “Dr. Tina” and her staff look forward to the Give Kids a Smile national campaign endorsed by the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to bring awareness of the importance of oral health as well as provide dental care to children who otherwise might not receive treatment. The entire pediatric dental team gladly volunteers their time and provides complimentary dental care to young patients who have been referred through local pediatricians, Head Start programs, and other area organizations. They also dedicate the month of February to visiting various preschool and elementary schools to present educational programs to children and families across Winston-Salem.

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canal therapy, pulpotomies, and crowns. Our mission was to restore each child’s complete oral health, and Give Kids a Smile. Not only did the children receive excellent care, but also toothbrushes and other goodies to take home; the staff enjoyed providing education on the importance of dental hygiene. “Teaching children to care for their smile is powerful. Taking the time with these children and their families can make a lifelong impression,” commented the 3 full time Registered Dental Hygienists, Ashley McBride, Denna Rominger, and Alex Sparks.

For Dr. Tina, “Helping the underserved children in the community is especially meaningful to me. As a young child who benefited from a Head Start program, when these children come into our office, I truly see myself. I understand how much it means to have someone show love and compassionately care to create a healthy smile.”

The team at Merhoff and Associates work hard to make the Give Kids a Smile event a success each year, it is only a small part of their commitment to the community. “Our goal is to inspire and empower each child with the tools they need to maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime,” stated Dr. Melissa Blake.

The dental team also organizes and presents educational outreach programs throughout the year for pre-K through elementary school students as a way to reach more children.

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Some of Dr. Tina’s inspiration for helping children started as a young dental student at the University of Tennessee. “I volunteered at the pediatric dentistry department and fell in love with the children right away. I saw this as a way I could really make a difference in the lives of children. Helping children have smiles they’re proud of gives them so much more confidence as they start school and make new friends. It also impacts how they interact with others as they grow and mature. When they are proud of their smile, they are proud to share their smile with others,” says Dr. Tina.

The entire team at Merhoff and Associates reflects the special nature of treating young patients. Every step is taken to be welcoming and stress-free as possible.

Each corner of the office includes playful kid-sized furniture, and the equipment is designed for optimum comfort. From a warm hello at the door and special kid-sized door to the stuffed animals that help demonstrate proper brushing, every element of a patient’s visit is considered.

A child’s first dental visit can set the tone for all visits to follow. By age one, every child should have an established dental home where preventative care can be initiated early in life as recommended by The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). It is our mission to care for every child with excellence as if they were our own. We know a child needs to feel comforted and safe. His or her parents need to feel the same. We’ll do a complete dental exam, nutritional assessment, and an overall health review. We’ll discuss preventive care, hygiene education, and any special needs for each individual patient. But we’ll do it all with a calm, Abbie, the tooth gentle nature, with patience and fairy, brought ma gic and comfort ever understanding, a goodie bag - and a ywhere. hug. Every time we are able to help a child walk out of our office with a confident smile, it puts a smile on our faces, too. isits

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Koto Japanese

Sushi & Steakhouse

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

For

several years, Japanese cuisine has been enjoying an unprecedented boom across our country. From sushi, to hibachi, to bento boxes, to other traditional dishes and creative specialties, our love of Japanese food continues to grow. Locally, Koto Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse, in Clemmons, NC, is already experiencing great popularity and even has regular customers after opening in January of this year.

It might surprise you, but Koto Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse is owned by Chinese immigrants, Jian “Tony” Dong, Shao Ting “Connor” Li, with Dong’s wife, Mi Long “Annie” Yang, who oversees the dining room. “We moved from China to New York in 2005, each of us working in Japanese restaurants, my husband as a chef and I, as a waitress,” said Annie. It was that experience that gave Tony and Annie the idea and dream of one day opening their own restaurant. Li had previously worked in South and North Carolina, while Yang and Dong had been working in the sushi bar at the Harris Teeter in Clemmons, NC. Moving from New York to North Carolina in 2015 wasn’t a strategic decision because Clemmons, NC, needed a Japanese restaurant, but one of wanting a warmer climate. “We love the weather here and there were good opportunities for our family to pursue our dream of having our own restaurant,” Annie stated. So why choose Japanese over your native Chinese cuisine?

“We really like the Japanese flavors.

The two, Chinese and Japanese, are similar, yet different in their offerings.

The love of sushi and hibachi led us to continue in Japanese and finally, after many years, open our own restaurant.

Tony has worked in hibachi restaurants for about ten years and I’ve been making sushi about ten years, as well.

It is the work we got when we first came to America…we learned to cook Japanese and that’s what we know and now love,” commented Annie.

Their combined twenty-plus years of experience has led to an extensive menu at Koto Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse.

With a touch of and influence of Chinese and Thai cuisines, there is something for everyone who loves Japanese.

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Appetizers include IKA Maruyaki (BBQ squid, $8), Beef Negimaki ($7) and Annie’s favorite, the Bacon-Shrimp roll ($10). “Our teriyaki entrees are popular with items like scallops, shrimp, salmon, tofu for vegetarians, chicken or steak. Most of our entrees include steamed rice and choice of soup or salad,” Annie said. From those delicious dishes, the menu continues with bento boxes, featuring chicken katsu, sushi, sashimi, and shrimp tempura. Each box includes shumai, a spring roll, rice, and a choice of soup or salad. Hibachi items can be served alone or in combinations, with chicken, steak, shrimp, lobster, and more.

The Chef’s specials include grilled filet mignon with yakiniku sauce, Chilean sea bass and crispy duck, which is the one purely Chinese dish.

The choices of sushi and sashimi items are endless. “We have standard sushi rolls, but also 34 special rolls. The Clemmons roll has spicy tuna inside with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and tilapia on top. The Koto roll includes spicy shrimp, lobster salad, and avocado.

At lunch, we have a number of specials. Customers can choose two or three sushi rolls from a select list and get them with soup or salad for $9.75 or $13.75. Other items, including hibachi items and bento boxes, are priced from $7 to $13 at lunch,” explained Annie.

Koto Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse is located at 3619 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, in the Clemmons Village Shopping Center. Hours of operation: MondayThursday, 11 am-2:30 pm and 4-9:30 pm.; Friday, 11 am-2:30 pm and 4-10 pm.; Sunday 12- 9:30 pm. For more information or to order online and pick up at the restaurant, visit www.kotonc.com.

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Get Out and Play

Softgolf™

A SANCTUARY OF UNITY AND FUN

BY VONDA HENDERSON

Ready for some fun? Spring

is finally here; you’ve been cooped up all winter with snow, cold, and lots of rain. Time to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and play. Playing is good for any age, and Raymond Baldorossi, Jr, CEO of Softgolf , has just the answer—come play a round or two of Softgolf™ with your family and friends.

YOU MAY BE WONDERING, “WHAT IS SOFTGOLF™?” GLAD YOU ASKED...

Softgolf™ is a full-swing golf game played on a nine-hole course using a four-inch foam ball and three large-faced clubs (a 3-iron, an 8-iron, and a putter). Clubs are available for right or left-handed play and are sized for players six years of age and up. The game utilizes the same fundamental skills as conventional golf, yet the ball flies about 70 yards on a good hit and is more forgiving than golf when it is mis-hit. A laser-light show and upbeat music at every tee-off area add to the fun.

Ray shared that his Mom still plays at 91 years young. “She gets to play for free, and all mothers will play for free on Mother’s Day!” The game is designed for all ages, skill levels, and physical abilities.

The grounds are relatively flat, which makes walking the course easy. In the future, Ray does plan to add specialized golf carts, which will give paraplegics the ability to enjoy the game, too. There’s a 10th hole that is being used to help raise money for the Softgolf™ chapter of “Stand Up and Play,” via a 50/50 “Hole in One”

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contest. The Softgolf™ course opened at Tanglewood Park on March 15, with hours from 10 am to 10 pm daily (weather permitting). Playing at night is especially fun, since the balls, the clubs, holes, flags, and scorecard stands illuminate in the dark.

Besides the fun factor, Softgolf™ is a green-energy business. The course is relatively dark and all the equipment is entirely solar-powered, so players may enjoy playing in a fun, colorful ambiance that is environmentally friendly.

An all-round win-win for players and the environment.

HAVE A PARTY! Softgolf™ is ideally suited for events.

Make reservations (302.757.5927) for corporate team-building events, family or class reunions, birthday parties for any age, or any celebration you can think up. Since Softgolf™ is designed for anyone to play in a fun, stress-free environment, folks who haven’t played before can play alongside highly skilled players.

MEET THE SOFTGOLF™ TEAM Softgolf™ has been part of Ray’s family for many years. His parents, Blanche and Ray, Sr., patented Softgolf™ in the mid-70s and operated a course through 1988 in Delran, New Jersey. They held numerous patents on their designs for the game. Ray has four patents pending for enhancements he’s developed for the Softgolf™ game.

A true Renaissance man, Ray is always looking for ways to better the game for

players, such as the recently reinvented scorecard stand. In addition to developing this sport, Ray is a former professional Jai-Alai player, a published poet, and a songwriter/musician/singer. His partner, Carolyn Bennet Sullivan, is the VP at Softgolf™ and also a published author and inspirational speaker.

Visit their website (www.Softgolf.net) to learn more about this fun activity and make plans to play Softgolf™ often. By making reservations on their website (www.

Softgolf.net), you can guarantee your tee time. Plus, the online per person cost is $10 ($9.37 plus tax), versus $12 ($11.24 plus tax) for those without reservations.

Softgolf™ is located next to Tanglewood’s dog park where there’s no entry fee and the parking is free.

Come out and play Softgolf™! Enjoy the fun and fellowship of the game and the beauty of nature. As Ray shared, “I want people to experience togetherness, get active, and get away from high tech devices. Enjoy real life, build memories, and have fun with friends and family.” It’s game time!!

Qualifying tournaments for the World Softgolf Championship will be held at the Tanglewood Park course beginning in May! Top scorers from the qualifying events will be invited to participate in the Championship event in late September. Be sure to check the website (www.Softgolf.net) for more details. Join the fun!

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every issue of Forsyth Family, we celebrate families, and for many of us, home is our favorite place to gather with our family. It’s the place where we feel safe, loved, comfortable, and special. Our homes are more than just houses, apartments, or condos, they are spaces where families travel through life and make memories together.

Because of the vital role “homes” play in family life, the April and October issues of Forsyth Family are our home editions. They are chock full of relevant topics to make your home an extraordinary place to be.

Also, there are tips for making the most of your personal décor.

SPRING HOME INTRO Enjoy!

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SPRING

Parade of Homes

BY ADELE CASANOVA

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is finally here! What better way to celebrate than to experience the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem’s (HBAWS) Spring Parade of Homes. This tour of beautifully decorated, new and remodeled homes will be inspiring and educational. Whether you are planning a remodel or are in the market for a new home, take advantage of this opportunity to tour the work of local builders and decorators to see the latest trends first-hand. As always, this fun, familyfriendly event is free.

Co-sponsors of this year’s Spring Parade of Homes are Smith Phillips Building Supply and Allegacy Federal Credit Union. They look forward to introducing the work of local building and remodeling professionals to the community. Parade dates are April 27th and 28th, and May 4th and 5th. Hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday each weekend.

Rob Powell, Vice President of Sales at Smith Phillips Building Supply, comments on the homes in the Parade this year, “This year’s Spring Parade of Homes is following on the heels of a surging year in home sales. These houses are appointed with the very latest and most popular features. Some of the must-see features are on the outside of the homes.

Outdoor living, decks, patios, screen porches, and outdoor kitchens are growing in popularity.”

Vicky Slate, Mortgage Sales Manager at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, advises prospective buyers seeking a mortgage, “We understand how daunting it can be to start the home buying or building process. Our Allegacy team is committed to educating potential buyers before they begin. The critical first step is to get credit approval before starting the home buying or building process. Many buyers may even have their loans pre-approved.”

Of course, everyone is interested in checking out the latest trends in decorating, and designer Leigh Ann Raines, President of Chic by Design, suggests decorating tips to watch for. “This year we’re seeing more eclectic spaces that play with different design styles and eras. Clients are mixing modern pieces with vintage, or modern design choices layered with Hollywood regency influences. Gray is still a relevant neutral, and a great backdrop for almost any color.

Many clients are incorporating rich, bold jewel tones, including on walls and trim.”

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This year’s Spring Parade of Homes is especially exciting as the HBAWS celebrates its 60th anniversary. Started in 1959, and governed by an elected board of governors, it represents builder members in Forsyth and Stokes counties involved in residential/commercial building and remodeling. By effectively representing and serving its members, the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem strives to meet the community’s need for quality, affordable construction, and renovation of housing and commercial space.

HBAWS Executive Vice President, Darlene Saunders, comments, “This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Home Builders Association of WinstonSalem. Celebrating 60 years is a major milestone for any organization.

On a historical note, we must give credit to the pioneers who had a vision to create an association that would form a cohesive bond among the building community in the Winston-Salem area to promote professionalism and higher ethical standards. It is an honor and a privilege to serve our great association and to continue the tradition of professionalism in the building industry.”

Current President of HBAWS, C. Aubrey Stimpson, adds, “My Grandfather, Conrad Stimpson Jr., was a charter member of the HBA Winston-Salem in 1959, he also served as President in 1973 and 1974. My Father, Karl Stimpson, built the HBA building around 1980 where we currently reside on Charlois Blvd. I am humbled and honored to even be asked to serve as President, and especially on this 60th Anniversary.” Please visit the HBAWS website to view a gallery of past presidents at HBAWS.net.

Remembering that “Home is where the heart is,” you can learn new exciting ways to put your heart into your home by attending this Spring Parade of Homes, while helping to celebrate the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem’s 60 years of excellence in serving the community.

To plan your tour, please visit springparadeofhomesws.com. to view the list of properties, links to the builders’ web sites and interactive/printable maps.

Consider installing the new Spring Parade App on your phone. Found on Apple iTunes store, this app includes listing information, builder profiles, and driving directions. Great info at your fingertips while touring! Thanks to Houck Residential Designers for sponsoring this informative app!

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Or, for more information, contact Beverly Hayes, Director of Communications and Member Services for the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, at 336-768-5942, or visit hbaws.net.

HBAWS is located at 220 Charlois Blvd. in Winston-Salem.

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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

BY SUZANNE WHITENIGHT PILCHER, MARKETING SPECIALIST, LONG & FOSTER COMPANIES.

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is a great month to freshen up your home inside and out. Put on your favorite music, throw open the windows, roll up your sleeves and get started with these home cleaning and maintenance tips.

Groom your lawn. Get ready for the growing and mowing season by picking up debris that may have accumulated on your lawn over the winter. Fill in bare spots with grass seed and then apply fertilizer over your lawn.

Power Wash. Use a power washer to clean decks, driveways and walkways. While cleaning, inspect for any damage.

Wash windows. Clear dirt, grime and pollen from

windows inside and out. While you’re at it, take an extra moment to wipe window frames and sills.

Clean and inspect door and window screens.

Vacuum screens, or to deep clean, remove the screens and gently scrub with warm, soapy water, then rinse and let dry.

Keep mosquitoes out by repairing holes with a kit purchased in a home supply store.

Clean window treatments. Vacuum or wipe down blinds with a damp cloth to remove dust. Launder or dry clean curtains.

Organize towels, linens and bedding. Take

inventory and get rid of old, worn-out items. Pack away thick winter blankets you won’t need during warmer months.

Streamline your space. Go through each room to get rid of clutter. Remove winter throws to visually lighten the space for spring. Sell unused items at a yard sale or donate them to charity.

Schedule your air conditioning tune-up. Have your air conditioning maintenance done now before the hot summer months arrive.

Set up outdoor furniture. Bring furniture out of storage, dust it off and go shopping for new pieces as needed.

Clean your grill. Scrape grates and wipe down your grill using a diluted vinegar spray to help cut through the grease without using chemical cleaners.

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, you’ll want it to look its best. Talk to your real estate agent about any improvements or suggestions they may have that will make your home sparkle, shine and help to create a big impact on buyers.

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Understanding PANIC during Emergency Situations

BY LISA S.T. DOSS “Fight or flight” is a natural human reaction to the instinctual feeling of danger. The amygdala, a structure within the brain, is responsible for signals to place our body on high alert and process action, without the necessity of thinking. The goal is to escape danger. Among groups of terrified people fleeing a concert or building, the crowd behaves similarly. Rushing and pushing toward exit doors in the hope of survival, not looking back to a trampled or crushed person.

Lessons Learned Researchers seeking to know more about the thought processes of individuals during high-stress situations tested their theories through virtual simulation. In one timed scenario with the condition of not bumping into other individuals, the participants were unaware that only one exit of four led to safety.

The results concluded that • Crowding occurred in areas connected to a decision, especially near doors.

• Groups followed a designated leader (termed herding), even if the direction was wrong.

• In crowded situations, participants failed to pay attention to exit signs and fire alarms upon entering large and small rooms.

• The results also determined two types of people: a follower, who reacted and panicked, and a focused crisis leader.

How to Be Actively Prepared Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any hour. The idea of preparedness is having a plan, and knowing in advance how to utilize your resources. One strategy is to always acknowledge the placement of “Exit” signs when in a public place.

And, in knowing your resource—it may

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simply be a vehicle as the means of escape, grabbing and accessing an emergency kit, or leaving a building immediately. As a leader, you will need to remain calm, and “herd” your group to safety.

• Make sure conversations begin with the first response, such as calling the electric company to report the outage, or leaving the house immediately in a fire.

Consider the following resources in your emergency planning.

EMERGENCY SUPPLY KITS: In every car and home, create a bag with needed supplies. Do not worry about accumulating items from a defined list; instead, consider selecting items that could ease your family from panic to calmness. Begin with comfort by including water, blankets, winter hats, gloves, and socks, possibly a change of clothes, batteries and small flashlights, water and snacks. To construct a kit, consider assembling single-use items, such as packets of alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, gauze, and Band-aids.

As you experience new emergencies, add additional supplies to your kit.

• Emergency phone numbers need to be accessible in one file and clearly labeled.

TIP: Talk about emergencies with your family to ensure everyone knows how to respond, what to do first, and the location of essential resources.

DEVELOP A COMMUNICATION PLAN: Problems arise when typical expectations change. Sometimes, a solution requires proactivity, for example, in the case of a power outage, a house fire, being stranded on the roadside, a medical situation, or evacuating a building. Survival during an emergency situation should not depend solely on individual imitative. The plan sometimes includes many individuals, family, neighbors, and a network of others.

• Have the ability to access community alerts and warning systems, which may include information about your local weather or town and state.

EVACUATION PLAN: Fires take less than 30 seconds to develop from a small flame into a major fire. In the plan for preparation, discuss measures to create an escape plan, including young children, elders, and family pets. Young children will enjoy participating in exercises, such as who can identify two ways to exit each room in the house. It is the perfect time to teach practical advice, for example, to touch doors only with an open palm to test for a heightened temperature, and to open them slowly.

Additionally, check all windows for broken seals, test and replace batteries of smoke alarms regularly, and teach young children not to hide from firefighters.

Do Not Become a Statistic!

According to one survey, 60% of Americans claim they have not practiced a drill or exercise at their workplace, school, or home in the past 12 months. Preparing families, especially children, to think through a new situation may NOT be an action that will resolve a crisis in time. In hearing the word “emergency,” there is an immediate reaction to panic. Starting with individuals, expanding to families, and spreading the word to communities, we can set our minds on becoming focused crisis leaders!

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Ways to Create a Memorable Easter for Your Kids without Breaking the Bank

BY TABI FALCONE Parenting at holidays during the age of overachieving Instagrammers has proven to be detrimental to the everyday mom. Gone seem to be the days of being able to skate by on the essentials; instead, that easygoing experience has been replaced by the desperate need to give our children magical experiences for all life events, especially holidays. This, in turn, is breaking the budgets of suburban moms everywhere. Not only is this unrealistic and setting overly high expectations for ourselves (and conversely low moods when expectations don’t meet reality), it is also needless, as most kids don’t care that much. Let’s be honest here: your child is not going to notice that their Easter basket isn’t Pinterest worthy.

What they are going to care about much more is the memories you are building together. Here are some great ways to create those memories while saving money and stress in the process.

Minimalist Easter Baskets How many garages need to be filled to the brim with excessive holiday décor before American parents say enough is enough? A great way to reduce the Easter portion of this clutter is by getting Easter baskets that can be reused throughout the year for alternative purposes. Pick something sturdy and in keeping with your home’s design aesthetic, and during the other 364 days of the year place it on a bookshelf in your living room to hold hot wheels cars, or even on the kitchen counter for fruit. For those naysayers who might point out that children will notice this: it is very unlikely that they will, and if they do, simply tell them that the Easter Bunny is trying to reduce global warming effects, one basket at a time.

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Now that you have a reusable basket, what are you going to fill it with? Shred up all your recyclable paper (heck, even this magazine when you’re done reading all the amazing articles in it), and use that as Easter grass. If you don’t have plastic eggs saved from previous years, hit up one of the many free local egg hunts and re-use those, filling a few of them with some pieces of candy from the Dollar Tree. The remaining eggs can be filled with one of the best holiday gifts: “experience coupons.” These can range greatly depending on your ability; they can be as simple as “couch sleepover with mom” and as complex as “hiking trip to Hanging Rock,” or whatever your heart desires. If you really feel the need to fill the baskets with more, grab some things that they would need anyway, such as socks (fun ones, obviously), crayons or pencils, and bubbles. You can spring a few bucks for the bubbles, everybody loves bubbles.

Egg Decorating What says “Easter time” more than decorating eggs?

Granted, the kits for these aren’t crazy expensive— but they also aren’t needed if you have a few other things already on hand. You can easily make the same type of bright egg dye if you have basic food coloring, water, and white vinegar. Mix together ½ cup of boiling water, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and between 10-20 drops of food coloring, depending on how vibrant you want your eggs. Instead of using fancy stencils, you can draw on the eggs with crayon, and the wax will serve as your stencil. If you want a more natural look, you can also boil water and vinegar with food byproducts in order to achieve muted natural colors. Use red onion skins to create red eggs, shredded beets for pink eggs, ground turmeric for yellow eggs, and chopped purple cabbage for blue eggs. You can then use these eggs for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for the next week or two to save more money!

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While there are many aesthetic incentives for lawn care, vanity is not the only reason why lawn care is important.

Many people might be surprised to learn that having a wellmaintained lawn has many benefits for the environment, community and surrounding ecosystem. Here is why:

1. Your lawn purifies the air and improves air quality Your lawn has the ability to trap dirt, dust, and pollutants such as carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into organic matter. This helps to reduce greenhouse gasses that might otherwise contribute to global warming.

2. Your lawn produces oxygen No only does your lawn reduce carbon dioxide emissions, it also produces a significant amount of oxygen. Turfgrass is one of the largest producers of oxygen in the natural environment. A 50x50 foot lawn produces enough oxygen to sustain a family of four!

3. Your lawn provides temperature control Turfgrass plays an important roll in controlling our climate. Grass plants absorb sunlight for photosynthesis and up to 50% of the sun’s heat may be eliminated through the cooling process. Typically grass areas are 10 to 14° F cooler than area with concrete and asphalt.

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Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention April 5 - 6 Surry Community College, Dobson, N.C. This annual event, a two-day celebration, features Surry County’s rich history of old time music. The Friday night square dance will feature Mountain Park Old Time Band and White Top Mountain Band. Also during the weekend there are individual instrument, dance, folk song and band contests. Saturday will also have fiddle, banjo and guitar workshops. For more information, see: blueridgemusicnc.com/find-music/event/surry-old-time-fiddlers-convention.

96th Ole Time Fiddler’s & Bluegrass Festival May 24 - 26 Union Grove, N.C. Tickets $5 - $20 This fiddler festival features a long tradition of preserving old time and bluegrass music – and passing that legacy onto future generations. The three-day program features instrument workshops for bluegrass fiddle, old time fiddle, bluegrass banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass fiddle and dulcimer.

There are individual instrument competitions and band competitions for juniors and seniors. For more information, see fiddlersgrove.com.

Traditional Music Festivals, Conventions and Concerts North Carolina and southern Virginia have long been home to a variety of traditional music venues and groups.

Fiddler’s conventions – competitions where musicians play and compete for awards in categories spanning a variety of traditional instruments, from the fiddle and banjo to the autoharp and hammer dulcimer – and bluegrass festivals, are a great way to see the region’s rich musical heritage on display. Often, the ticket prices won’t break your budget.

Here are 10 conventions, festivals and concert halls in the region that you may want to visit throughout 2019.

48th LEAF Festival May 9 - 12 Black Mountain, N.C. Tickets $42 - $206 The LEAF Festival is the LEAF organization’s founding event. Multiple generations gather at Lake Eden each year for a dynamic experience of music, art and culture from around the globe. This year – called “Breaking Ground” – there will be 400+ performing artists representing nine different countries. All proceeds support cultural arts education programs in the region and globally. For more information, see: theleaf.org/the-festival.

Blue Ridge & Beyond March 21 - Dec. 14 Historic Earle Theatre in Mount Airy, N.C. Various ticket prices A production of the Surry Arts Council, these concerts feature multiple award winners. Groups this year include the Gibson Brothers, Whitetop Mountain Band, Darrell Harwood and more. For more information, see: surryarts.org/shows/blueridgebeyond.html.

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MerleFest April 25 - 28 Wilkes County Community College, Wilkesboro, N.C. Tickets $60 - $270 MerleFest, founded in 1988 in memory of Doc Watson’s son Eddy Merle Watson, is one of the best and largest music festivals in the United States, often exceeding 75,000 attendees. Spread across 13 stages, the “traditional plus” festival offers a mix of traditional and contemporary roots music.

For more information, see: merlefest.org.

Old Fiddlers’ Convention Aug. 5 - 10 Galax, Va. Tickets $7 - $45 at the gate This will be the 84th annual Old Fiddlers’ Convention. Started in 1935, it is the world’s oldest and largest fiddler convention. Over the six-day event, there are 23 different competitions that include old time fiddle, dobro, mandolin, blue grass fiddle, dulcimer, blue grass banjo, clawhammer banjo, autoharp, guitar, folk song, blue grass bands and many more. For more information, see: oldfiddlersconvention.com/info.htm.

Blue Ridge Music Center 13 concerts on Saturdays June 1-Aug. 31 Galax, Va. Milepost 213 on Blue Ridge Parkway Various ticket prices Open daily May 24-Oct. 28, the Blue Ridge Music Center was established in 1997 to preserve and promote the historic music of Virginia and the Blue Ridge. The center, operated through a joint partnership between the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior, includes an outdoor amphitheater, an indoor interpretive center and The Roots of American Music Museum. On Saturdays from June 1-Aug. 31 there are concerts in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. For more information, see: blueridgemusiccenter.org/index.htm.

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Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention July 19 - 20 Sparta, N.C. Each year the Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention draws between 40 and 60 competitive bands and more than 200 individual contestants. There are 23 different competition categories ranging from autoharp, harmonica, dulcimer and more. For more information, see: alleghanyfiddlersconvention.com/index.html.

N.C. State Bluegrass Festival Aug. 15 - 17 Marion, N.C. Tickets $40 - $95 This is the 45th annual N.C. State Bluegrass Festival at the Tom Johnson Camping Center. The performances each day run from noon to 10 p.m. For more information, see: adamsbluegrass.com/ festivals-1/2017/8/17/43rd-annual-north-carolina-state-bluegrass-festival.

World of Bluegrass Sept. 24 - 28 Raleigh, N.C. Ticket prices to be announced With more than 100 artists on eight stages in downtown Raleigh, Wide Open Bluegrass features Grammy Award winners, top emerging acts and traditional blue grass groups. And the Bluegrass Ramble features over 200 performances, introducing new talent and material. For more information, see: worldofbluegrass.org.

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It’s

a thankless job, but one you know needs to be done. Your intentions are good—you know there’s a lot of old food and a few spills that need to be cleaned in the refrigerator. You want to get it cleaned out. It’s on your to-do list… for tomorrow or the next day. Pretty soon, it’s the first of the month and you still haven’t gotten around to cleaning that fridge. Perhaps these tips can help…

Cleaning Out the Refrigerator It’s one thing to empty a dishwasher and reload on a regular basis. But, a refrigerator full of food! Yep, the best way to tackle the job is to empty the refrigerator.

Everything out—all the food, shelves, and drawers.

Anything that can be pulled out, comes out. This step will make the cleaning go a lot faster in the long run.

Soak the shelves and drawers in the sink with warm water and regular dish soap. Dry thoroughly before replacing.

Wipe all the areas with a natural cleaning mixture, never a disinfectant cleaner. Remember, you and your family eat all that food, so natural cleansers are best for areas where food is stored. Use either a microfiber cloth or a high-quality sponge, so that no particles get left behind.

Make your own cleaner:

Keep It Clean Organization helps keep a refrigerator clean and can make it easier to reach foods. Some tips include: • Keep the shelves clean – • Keep like foods in containers baskets.

• Line refrigerator shelves with easyto-wipe- down mats or line them with plastic cling wrap; when spills happen or they get dirty, just peel them off and toss.

• Use the front-to-back method of food storage—i.e., fresher food is in the back. Rotate food as you shop, so that what’s already in the fridge gets used first.

• Keep meat or seafood on the bottom tray/drawer so that fluids from them don’t drip onto other foods.

• Don’t over-stuff the refrigerator; foods need adequate space to stay cold and avoid spoilage.

• Keep the inside temperature at 40 degrees F. or below to avoid potential bacteria buildup.

Mix one part white vinegar with two parts hot water and funnel into a glass spray bottle. Adding a small amount of lemon essential oil will help with any odor as an option. Spray the inside and let it set a couple of minutes. Wipe out with a cleaning cloth thoroughly.

• Don’t mix meats, fruits, or vegetables in the same crisper drawers.

For stubborn spills or stains, mix a paste of baking soda with water and apply to the spill for about an hour. That should loosen it up so that it can be wiped away.

• Keep milk in the middle section of the refrigerator, not the door. The temperature fluctuates too much for milk to be kept there.

For on-going cleaning, make it a practice to wipe up spills immediately. Keep a baking soda container tucked away on the bottom shelf to control odors. Dispose of old leftovers and outdated foods regularly.

The first cleaning may take a while, but with some effort and cooperation from the rest of the family, keeping the refrigerator clean is worth the effort. Then, mark that task off your to-do list (finally)!

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The Key to Your Next Move

A Different Kind of Real Estate Agency

BY JULIE FRITZ PHOTOS BY JON ERIC JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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a house is a really big deal. There are so many moving parts involved and it is a substantial commitment. You have to think about location and price range, but even before you get to that part, you need to find an agent that you can trust. Someone that will take all of your needs into consideration. At Realty One, they know what you are looking for and are here to provide that. But it is about more than that, too. They also want to be a business centered on doing the right thing and giving back to the community they love.

Business owners Eric and Jessica Munger started Realty One in 2010, but their history began several years earlier. They met in 2002, while working together at a large corporation. They realized how well they worked together and how they could complement each other’s strengths in business and in life. In 2005, a friend of Eric’s convinced him to try real estate, and Jessica became increasingly interested in the marketing and operations aspect of the business. After searching for the right firm for them to work in and trying some on for size, they eventually decided that what they were looking for just didn’t exist. “We wanted to work for a company that didn’t put the financial bottom line first. It needed to be a place where the ethics and morals we believe in could be a priority, and we could help other agents grow. It became abundantly clear that we needed to start our own firm, so that is what we did.” In 2010, they decided to open their own firm. “For us, operating a real estate company was primarily about doing business in a way that honors what God asks from us, to love Him and our neighbors with all that we are. That translates into putting people (both our clients and our agents) first, not the transaction or the bottom-line profit.”

Realty One started out as a small firm of agents working from their cars and homes. By providing their agents with a substantial amount of support and training, and putting

the needs of agents and clients above the needs of the firm, they have seen amazing growth. Today they have an office in Winston-Salem, over 65 agents, and are now in the top 3% of real estate companies in the Triad. Their agents share in the vision of being locally focused and giving back to the community they call home. They also proudly stand behind their mission to create memorable, positive interactions with their clients that make them excited to count on Realty One for all their real estate needs.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT There is something really special about Realty One’s commitment to the community they love. The Mungers feel called to do more than just help their agents and clients; they feel called to give back to people who are less fortunate in this community. There are several ways that they work to fulfill this commitment. One of the organizations they partner with is Second Harvest Food Bank. For every closing Realty One has, they donate 200 meals. They are consistently working toward a goal of donating one million meals, and recently volunteered with several agents to sort food in the warehouse. Some of the other organizations they work with include Ardmore RAH, Davidson County Cancer Services, Habitat for Humanity and HOPE (Help Our People Eat) of Winston-Salem. Eric Munger said, “We love being able to partner with community organizations to give back and it makes it even better that our agents share in our community vision.”

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she commented, “Eric and Jessica, owners of Realty One, are always available to help out with my questions, go above and beyond assisting me with my goals, and truly care about my success in this business. They are so encouraging and caring, keep me motivated to achieve my goals and have wonderful, creative ideas to help me market and brand my business. I truly believe they love every realtor that works with them. They are very kind, honest, trustworthy, and have amazing personalities that draw people to them. I am blessed to work with them.”

Jenny Edwards is one of three partners on the Southern Signature Properties team at Realty One. Her team was looking for a firm that would fit their needs and decided on Realty One almost three years ago. “My partners and I were looking for a brokerage that led with integrity. Realty One was the perfect fit. No drama; no gimmicks...just hard-working, supportive owners that always have our backs. There is a sense of family here, and this family always supports each other and stands up for each other.”

WHAT THE AGENTS ARE SAYING Realty One is truly proud of the services and support they offer their agents. That is just one of the things that sets them apart from other firms. Several agents were asked what made them choose to work for Realty One and what the best part of working with them is. Here is what they had to say: Tim Gupton has been a Realtor since 2013 and started working for Realty One in May 2015. He has enjoyed watching the firm grow from 8-10 agents to over 65! He explained, “I was looking for a company that was more interested in helping their agents succeed than their bottom line. Realty One offered me the support I needed as an agent and even after six years and adding 50+ agents to the firm, they are still putting their agents first, above the firm. It creates a work environment that is friendly, fun and conducive to success for the agents.” He continued “I think the best part of being an agent at Realty One is the connection all the agents have with each other. There is no competitiveness here. All the agents look out for each other and support one another. That creates a culture like no other, and the results have shown amazing growth and success with all the agents and the firm.”

Lori Prescott has been in real estate for a little over a year and started with Realty One at the beginning of this year.

Her career has always been focused on helping others, which has made the switch from the nonprofit sector to real estate very smooth. On her experience with Realty One,

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Laura Kubicki has been an agent for three years, and with Realty One for one year. Prior to selling real estate full-time, she worked, for over 20 years, in several Fortune 500 companies in consumer marketing and sales. She was asked what made her want to work with Realty One. “I wanted to work with Realty One after speaking with Eric and Jessica because of their commitment to our clients, their agents, and the community we all live in together. The training, open-door policy and availability, respect for the individual and support of our creative initiatives to help our clients with their real estate needs in an ethical and collaborative way, has made for a wonderful work environment and is a strong selling point for folks looking to buy or sell a home. So many agencies are transactional in nature...Realty One really cares about people first.”

Jason Rubley has been a licensed agent for about three years and with Realty One for two and a half years. He has a focus on community commitment as a volunteer for United Way, ARC, Habitat for Humanity, 2nd Harvest Food Bank, and as a basketball coach. He loves how Realty One supports him as an agent, how they work to give back to the community he loves, and the welcoming family environment. “Realty One was very welcoming and willing to help me develop my business. Additionally, they have been very supportive of my family and community. Their constant philanthropic efforts in the Triad area was also a huge impacting factor.”

WHAT THE CLIENTS ARE SAYING Working with clients to make the buying and selling process smooth is one of the strongest parts of this business. They go above and beyond to provide exceptional service that results in loyal clients that are happy to sing their praises.

Heather Howell and her family worked with Realty One on two different occasions. The first was to sell a rental home they owned, which sold in just eight days! The second property was a little more complicated. It was a unique log cabin-style home, and at that time, log cabins were taking an average of 4.5 months to sell and were selling at least 5% under asking price. Realty One was able to sell their home in a little over two months and beat the average by negotiating the deal to only 4% under asking price. Heather had lots of great things to say about their experience.

“We worked with Realty One to sell our house recently and were incredibly pleased with how professionally they handled all our interactions.

From the first meeting until our closing, they answered every question and willingly assisted us with each component of the sale process. Their team worked quickly and efficiently to complete all the paperwork required, and we were under contract in eight days! Realty One comes with our highest recommendations!”

Joseph affirmed, “They made the entire selling process painless and very easy. Communication and response time was very prompt and they were always available to us, even during non-working times.”

Brian Atkinson and his wife Susan were ready to downsize and contacted Realty One to get their house sold. They were able to work with them to get their home sold for 100% of the asking price! Brian reflected, “I have purchased and sold several homes coast-to-coast throughout my career. I believe Realty One is one of the best agencies that I have employed. I strongly recommend their services and their very competent and helpful staff.”

If you are looking for an agent to help you with your real estate needs, look no further than Realty One. They are located at 3720 Vest Mill Road in Winston-Salem. The office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am4:30 pm. You can contact the office at (336) 283-0983 or by e-mailing contact@realtyonetriad.com. For more information, be sure to visit their website at realtyonetriad.com.

Joseph Salazar and his family turned to Realty One with a tight timeline to sell their house so they could move to Colorado for his job. They would have to leave NC mid-January no matter what the status of the home was.

They placed the house on the market December 28th and it was under contract just a week and a half later. They were even more pleased that Realty One handled all the details leading up to their February 16th closing, even after they had already moved away.

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What’s Cookin’ with Chef N’gai

BY CALEA BIDDIX, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

DO I NEED “SUPERFOODS”?

Not quite superfoods, but people should definitely choose “whole” foods. You want to go with whole foods when shopping and planning your meals. When he refers to ‘whole foods,’ he means shopping for foods by building around vegetables. Vegetables are generally a very filling category of food, so if you build around vegetables, it is likely that you will feel more satisfied, all while your body is obtaining the most nutrition. If you are shopping for nutritious, wholesome, and quality foods, you will not have to shop for as much food because you won’t have the urge to eat every 3-4 hours. It really comes down to the idea of quality over quantity.

BUT CHEF, AREN’T FRESH VEGGIES MORE EXPENSIVE?

Not necessarily. There are vegetables on the less expensive side, such as potatoes that can offer that same satisfied feeling. Now that is a one-two punch for nutrition and fullness!

DO I REALLY HAVE TO GIVE UP MY FAVORITES?

150,000. That is how many people are impacted by food insecurity in the Triad alone. Food insecurity is determined based on the accessibility a community has to fresh, healthy food. To put the astonishing total of 150,000 people into perspective, Wake Forest’s BB&T football field could be filled almost five times with families in our community struggling to feed their families each and every day.

Factors such as low-income and low-educational attainment are correlated with drastically lower life expectancy differences compared to those residing in high-income and high-educational attainment areas. The statistics are alarming, but rest assured that community organizations across the Triad are working together to move the needle on this issue.

The Hampton Family Mobile Kitchen is just one way the American Heart Association is helping to combat food insecurity in our community. Made possible by the generous funds from The Blairton Hampton Family and Mount Zion Baptist Church, these healthy cooking and eating classes instructed by Chef N’gai Dickerson are focused on helping families in underserved neighborhoods in Guilford County. These classes have reached over 10,000 families! Chef N’gai’s classes are now expanding into Forsyth County to reach even more underserved communities.

Do you think the idea of eating healthy and eating cheap is a paradox? If so, we are here to prove you wrong!

We asked Chef N’gai for tips on how to eat healthier while on a budget.

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Don’t worry! You can still offer your family the same meal that they love but with heart-healthy substitutions. Here’s a bit of advice that we could all use when it comes to being stuck in our ways: Get away from the names and look at the ingredients. I believe that having your own twist on something can really make it yours. Spaghetti is just one example! It is a very simple meal, but you can do things like make your own tomato sauce, find a chickpea or brown rice pasta and use leaner meats.

IS IT TOO COMPLICATED TO LEARN HOW TO REALLY EAT HEALTHY?

Not at all – the first part is to try something different! Just finding ways to break out of habits is a big part of increasing nutritional intake. Take the initiative to become more conscious about what is in your food. That is a monumental step when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck.

TIME – WHAT ANSWERS DO YOU HAVE FOR THAT ONE?

A factor almost as significant as money is time. Whether you are a college student or a working parent, time is of the essence.

We put food on the end of the day when it should be the first thing we are thinking about. How are you going to fuel yourselves throughout the day? When it comes down to it, our bodies function by and depend on the nutrition we provide it with. What gas are you putting in your tank to fuel your engine?

If cooking is not your strength, or cooking healthy sounds way too intimidating, you can sign up for one of N’gai’s classes. Guaranteed to have fun, learn something new and leave with the knowledge, healthy recipes, and a meal to try at home without putting any of your family budget at risk. For a list of Chef N’gai’s Hampton Family Mobile Kitchen classes, email Ngai.dickerson@heart.org or call 336-905-3348.

Lewisville Laser

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Out & About in Winston-Salem with Coterie Club

BY HEATHER SPIVEY

On

Saturday, February 2nd, the Coterie Club celebrated their 69th anniversary by hosting a ball at the Benton Convention Center. The club, one of Winston-Salem’s oldest women’s organizations, raises money for Brenner Children’s Hospital and the Battered Women’s Shelters in Winston-Salem and Kernersville. “Coterie” means “a circle of friends.”

A little history of Coterie Club…

Twelve women, primarily employees of Security Life and Trust (later Integon, then GMAC) formed the Coterie Club in 1949. The first dance was held at the old Robert E. Lee Hotel in downtown W-S on Christmas night in 1950. Hundreds attended the gala. In the early days, the group sold Christmas cards to raise money. Today, the club raises money through its annual dues, selling pecans, holding yard sales, and providing lunch to the Kernersville Lions Club.

Today’s Coterie Club has nine members who invite around 500 guests to the dance. The theme this year was “A Night in Paris.” Centerpieces were created from miniature Eiffel Towers, and roses and photos of members and guests were placed on a Parisian backdrop.

Terri Tyler, President, opened the dance by welcoming guests and thanking the many charity-minded individuals and businesses who supported the club with donations for the silent auction. There was also a raffle to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Current members of the club are Kay Bare, Judy Hardy, Margo Jarrett, Jeanie Martin, Debbie Maurer, Edna Palmer, Darlene Reinhardt, Karen Young and the group’s president, Terri Tyler. The group danced to music by the Phatt City Band.

“Our members have such big hearts when it comes to the women and children of Forsyth County. Each member has a special talent they bring to the table. We have always received deep personal satisfaction from our efforts to benefit those who need our help most,” declared Tyler.

One of the club’s many activities is donating two beautifully decorated Christmas trees to Brenner Children’s Hospital. Last year’s tree was decorated in an emoji theme. The club’s goal was to add cheer to the children and their families as they face serious health issues.

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Grab a Friend... and bring the kids for a morning of fun at Wednesday, April 10th 10:00-Noon 5065 Country Club Road Winston-Salem, NC 336.448.0152

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FREE EVENT! Come see all TRU Taekwondo has to offer with a variety of individual activity stations.

Each adult also receives 4 tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings!

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• Games • Treats • Fun • • Taekwondo Demo • Giveaways • and more!

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It’s

March, and that can mean only one thing—summer is near! While the lazy days and warm weather are coming, many are wondering, “What do I do with all this extra time?”

Summer camp is a wonderful, memorable, and exciting opportunity for your child. It’s a chance to experience new things, make new friends, and learn new skills.

Welcome to the Summer Camp Showcase!

From March to May, Forsyth Family is including a special series, with highlights of some of the best summer camp programs in the area.

These special issues offer informative articles that can help you and your camper prepare for a wonderful summer.

As you make plans for summer, be sure to let our advertising camp programs know you saw them in this issue of Forsyth Family!

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Spend your Summer Days with Legacy Saddlebreds’ 40 Horses on our 30 acre farm!

• Camps for all ages • Beginner friendly • Fun and safe learning experience • Ride every day!

Small Fry Day Camps

Ages 3-5 | 9:00AM-12:00PM July 31-August 2

Beginner/Intermediate Camps

Legacy Saddlebreds Session 1: June 17-21

Ages 6&Up | 9:00AM-3:00PM Session 2: July 22-26 Session 3: August 12-16

Visit our website to register your child for camp today!

Register before April 15th and get

$50 OFF a Beginner/Intermediate Camp!

336.529.6760 Call today or visit our website for more information on our camps.

On-Line Registration available at https://legacysaddlebreds.com/horseback-riding-more/camps-clinics/.

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Which Exciting Camp Will Your Child Love?

Whether

your child enjoys robots, cupcakes, Fortnite, or theater, FCDS Summer Enrichment has plenty of activities to let him or her discover new passions, create masterpieces, meet friends, and take learning to the next level.

Our experienced instructors and excellent facilities will ensure a memorable summer experience for your child. FCDS Summer Enrichment offers more than 100 different camps, as well as 15 academic programs through the Johnson Academic Center.

Here’s a sample of 10 exciting camps your child may enjoy: 1) 7 Habits of a Teen Leader - rising 6-12 Build leadership skills this summer by writing mission statements, responding to journal prompts, and doing reflective exercises. Students will work on the following habits during the week: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking to first understand and then to be understood, to synergize, and to sharpen the saw.

2) Cookies and Cupcakes - rising 3-9 Put on an apron and join us for a week of baking adventures! Each day will be a new baking and decorating challenge.

Campers will not only enjoy the fun of baking, but also the yummy treats along the way!

3) Duct Tape Designs - rising 3-9 Grab a favorite roll of duct tape and join the fun! Campers will be exposed to a variety of different crafts that can be made out of rolls and rolls of duct tape. We provide the tape, your child provides the creativity! The projects are endless!

4) Ecology for Kids - rising 1-5 Ecology is the study of how ecosystems work. Come join us as we explore the ecology of Forsyth Country Day School.

Some fun activities will include camera traps around school to record wildlife, creating nest boxes for screech owls, and planting milkweed to attract threatened monarch butterflies! (Ecology for Middle Schoolers is also available.)

5) Engineering 101 - rising 3-9 Join FCDS scientists to engineer and create amazing inventions. We’ll step into a workshop of gadgets to create and construct superstructures and imaginative inventions! We will dream up and experiment with many hands-on projects.

6) Film Editing - rising 6-9 Lights, camera, act on this one fast! In this course, students will also be introduced to storytelling through filmmaking and video editing. Controlled lighting and camera techniques will be gone over as well.

Come explore the endless possibilities of film and, by the end of the week, campers will be able to create their own music video!

7) Green Thumb Gardening - rising 1-7 Summer is the time for growing plants!

Come join this exciting camp to learn about different types of gardening that you can do, right in your own backyard!

Campers will learn how to plant and what types of plants to use as we delve into potted plants, succulents, vegetables, and butterfly gardening.

8) Maker’s Camp - rising 3-9 Does your child like to take things apart to see how they work? Has he or she ever tried to build an arcade out of cardboard

boxes or a working piano out of fruit? Fuel creativity and curiosity through a series of hands-on design challenges that address real-world problems. The week will be filled with tinkering, building, engineering, solving, questioning, and thinking.

9) Ninja Warrior Fitness and Training rising 3-9 Join us for a week of Ninja Warrior fitness and training. We will use obstacles around our campus, as well as local parks to build strength, endurance, and confidence. This session helps overcome physical obstacles while teaching campers to have the mental strength to overcome life’s obstacles as well. We will also take trips off campus to get strength and conditioning skills from area coaches and sports facilities.

10) Rube Goldberg Challenge rising 5-9 Humans can do lots of things, but so can simple machines. How can we use a series of simple machines to erase a chalkboard, water a plant, put toothpaste on a toothbrush, or make a cup of coffee? We’ll use humor and invention to complicate rather mundane tasks by creating chain reactions with machines.

We hope your child will join us for FCDS Summer Enrichment! Learn more and register at fcds.org/summer today.

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The Ballet & Performing Arts Centre 5365 Robinhood Road, Suite E Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Bay View Stables EST. 2013 IN ADVANCE, NC

(336) 923-2585

Natalie Mizell-Calvano Owner & Artistic Director

HORSE CAMP

BalletAndPerformingArtsCentre.org

Tiny Tots • Beginner • Advanced

Christy Stovall 336-970-9126 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

LET’S PUT ON A SHOW!

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem Summer Camps 2019

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Now Registering for 2019

DANCE CAMP

Ages 3 & up

AGES 5-9 June 17-21

AGES 8-12 June 24-28

AGES 6-18 July 15-26

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PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE CERTIFIED

the ballet

Friday May 24th 6:00pm Reynolds Auditorium

COMPETITION TEAM

Tuesday, May 28th

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Forsyth Family Magazine Ad: 2.437” wide x 2.437” tall OPTION 1

OPTION 2 Music & arts camp

A week-long camp for 70 children who have completed grades 1-6 to explore and develop creative skills and talent in the arts.

Arts electives are taught by experienced professionals and educators.

A camp fee of $75 covers all activities and is due with registration.

More information and camp registration at www.ardmorebaptist.org or call 336-725-8767, ext. 112

YOUTH and HIGH SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL and DAY CAMPS

July 22-26 • 8:30 AM -12:30 PM

www.daluzsoccerschool.com

CHRISTIAN CAMP

WF DaLuz Soccer

ARDMORE BAPTIST CHURCH

501 MILLER STREET • WINSTON-SALEM

MERRIWOOD

23 Years of Soccer Excellence

336-766-5151 www.campmerriwood.net

Speed Week Swim Lessons offer five swim lessons in just one week!

Join the fun and excitement at Salem’s Totally Kids Summer Camps.

Salem Gym Your child will get accelerated learning on their swimming skills by taking over a full month of lessons in just one Monday-Friday session.

With 40 amazing camps to choose from, there is one (or more!) just right for you.

Salem Gymnastics & Swim 4870 Country Club Road | Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Where Confidence Soars!

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336.765.4668 | SalemGym.com

Kim Lewellen Jr Golf Camp @ WFU “Train Like a Member of the Wake Forest Women’s Golf Team”

SIGN UP FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP TODAY! ImprintsCares.org/SummerCamp

June 16-20, 2019 Overnight & Day Camp Open to ages 8-18 yr old girls www.KimLewellenGolf.com KimLewellenGolf@gmail.com

434.305.2018

Imprints

horseback riding camps DAILY & WEEKLY RATES

JUNE 24 - 29 | JULY 8 - 13 | AUGUST 5 - 10

Jansal

4 LOCATIONS WINSTON-SALEM, DOWNTOWN W-S, KERNERSVILLE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WEEKLY THEMES & ADVENTURES 2-4 FIELD TRIPS PER WEEK CHOOSE YOUR WEEKS OPEN ALL SUMMER MON. – FRI. 7 AM - 6 PM

To register, contact Lori Richards at 336-722-6296 ext. 21 or lrichards@imprintscares.org

336-955-5392

JansalSaddlebreds@gmail.com | JansalSaddlebreds.com/camps.html 1900 Cana Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028

Imprints Cares also offers the only summer camp available for children with special needs in Forsyth County.

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at a glance

NAME OF PROGRAM

ADDRESS

DATES

AGES / GRADES SERVED

CAMP TYPE(S)

$ RANGE

ACTIVITIES

Ballet & Performing Arts Centre

5365 Robinhood Road, WinstonSalem

June 18 – July 27

3 – 18 years

Day Camp

$75 - $300

Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary & Tumbling. Competition workshop & Audition May 28

Bayview Stables

375 Harper Rd., Advance

June 17-21

6+

Day (before/after

$75/day, $300 week

Riding, trails, picnic, paint the pony, grooming, take home art, make horse treats, games

Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center

804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville, NC bjpenn4h.org

July 7 August 9

8 - 17 years

Overnight Camps

$420 - $515

Sunday to Friday: Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Swimming, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Climbing Wall, Nature Exploration, Games, S’mores, Campfires, Slip n Slide, Fishing and many more.

Camp Hanes YMCA

1225 Camp Hanes Road, King

June 10 August 9

6 - 16 years

Day & Overnight

$252 - $1679

One of a kind climbing wall, archery, riflery, sports, arts & crafts, kayaking, newspaper, photography, drama, zip-lines, science, swimming, fishing, and more.

Rising 1st graders through graduating seniors (depending

Day Camp AND Overnight weeks available, depending on grade

Day camps $239 Junior Weeks $374 Middle School Weeks $384 Teen Week $399

Bounce house, climbing wall, paddle boats, canoes, archery, riflery, sling shots, swimming pool, BLOB, water trampoline, biking, high ropes course, sports, acting, crafts, outdoor cooking, outdoor survival, model rocketry, chapel times and much more!

Camp Merriwood

Forsyth Country Day School - Summer Enrichment

Clemmons, NC

5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville

June 10 August 10

(one week sessions; different weeks for different age groups)

June 3 August 2

on session)

care available)

Rising K 12th Grade

Day Camp

$125 - $395

Sports, fitness, fine arts and crafts, baking, theater and lighting, field trips, science, fishing, thematic classes, service projects, culture and foreign language, games and group activities. STEAM activities and Red Cross Babysitting Certification, engineering, robotics, maker camp, and pottery.

K - middle school

Day Camp 1-4 pm

Costs vary by camp

Camp will consist of creating one large art piece as well as several smaller pieces based on the weekly theme.

April 17-18

Hoots and Hollers Make & Take Art Stop

5336 Robinhood Village Drive

Imprints Cares

4 locations (WS, Downtown WS, Kernersville & Davidson County

June 12 – August 23

Rising K-6th graders

Day Camp 7am-6pm

$150 per week

Weekly themes and adventures – 2-4 field trips per week Downtown location offers camps for children with special needs.

Jansal Saddlebreds

1900 Cana Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028

June 24 - 29, July 8 -13, Aug. 5 - 10

6+

10am - 4pm Daily

$450/week or $100/day

Riding lessons (morning & afternoon), horse related games & crafts, trail ride, horse care, Sat horse show

Kaleideum Downtown

390 S Liberty St, Winston-Salem

June 10 – August 23

Week-long Age 3 - Rising and single-day 2nd grade options

depending on age & member / nonmember rates

$30 - $220,

At Camp Kaleideum you can explore everything from pirates and puppets to monsters and machines, from space and slime to weather and wizardry ... and so much more!

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Spring Break Weeks of:

June 24, July 8, July 22, Aug 5 & Aug 19

DATES

AGES / GRADES SERVED

CAMP TYPE(S)

400 W. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem

June 17 – August 23

Rising K 6th Grade

Week-long and single-day options

Kim Lewellen Junior Golf Camp

Wake Forest University

June 16 - 20

8 - 18 years

Legacy Saddlebreds

4151 Thomasville Road, Winston-Salem

June 17 – August 16

Music and Arts Camp - Survivor Island

Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller Street, Winston Salem, NC

July 22 - 26

Paradigm Dance Collective

5228 US Highway 158, Advance, NC

Salem Gymnastics & Swim

4870 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem

NAME OF PROGRAM

ADDRESS

Kaleideum North

The Little Theatre of WinstonSalem

Mountcastle Forum/ Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts

251 N. Spruce St.

$ RANGE

ACTIVITIES

depending on age & member / nonmember rates

$40 - $220,

At Camp Kaleideum you can explore everything from pirates and puppets to monsters and machines, from space and slime to weather and wizardry ... and so much more!

Day & Overnight

$850 - $1350

Golf, sports psychology, fitness, college admission & recruiting

3 years & up

Day Camp

$285 - $600

Horseback Riding, Horsemanship skills, Horse care, Crafts

Children completing grades 1-6

8:30am12:30pm

$75

Music, Arts, Drama and Dance

Contact for specific dates

3 - 11 years

Day Camp 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm

$150-$175 per week

Camps will include lots of dance, crafts, movies, dress-up and lots of fun!!!

June 11 August 24

3 - 12 years

Day Camp

$45 - $203

All camps include gymnastics fun plus theme related games, crafts, and educational elements. Over 35 kidfriendly themed camps.

June 17 – 21; June 24 – 28; July 15 – 27

Ages 5 - 18

Day Camp

$265 - $375

The Wind in the Willows, Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr., Disney’s Frozen JR.

High School Residential / July 19-21, Youth Residential / July 10-12, Youth Day Camp / July 22 - 25 High School (2020-2023 Graduates), Youth (9-14 years old)

Ages 9 - High School

Day & Overnight

$270-$550

Soccer - All levels

July & August

Tony Da Luz Soccer School at WFU

Wake Forest University

TRU Taekwondo Summer Sports Camp

5065 Country Club Road, WS 12201 N NC Hwy 150, WS 1525 Union Cross Road, Kernersville

WF All Sports Camp

Winston-Salem Weekly starting: June 17, June 24, - Wake Forest July 8, July 15, July Campus 22, July 29

YMCA

Various Locations

$155 per week

June 17 Aug 23

Ages 5 - 12

Day Camp

6-12

Day or Overnight day camp, we offer half day and full day options

3 years - 9th grade

Day Camp with half day options

(except July 1-5)

June 10 August 23

(register before May 31) $175 per week (register after June 1) Sibling discounts offered.

$200-$250 $90 - $175

depending on age & member/nonmember rates

Each week is dedicated to a sports theme.

A few include: basketball, Nascar, hockey, baseball, football & soccer. No two weeks are the same. A typical week includes crafts, water fights, a trip to the pool, a few taekwondo lessons, board games, relay races, a movie on the projector and much more!

Variety of traditional and non-traditional activities - basketball, lacrosse, pool time, climbing wall, ultimate frisbee, etc!

Varies by age and camp location to include sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming, and more!

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• P ncess Camps Recreational and Competitive level classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Ly cal, Hip-Hop, Modern, Pointe, Contemporary, Beginning Acro from ages 3-103

• Summer Dance Intensives • Fall classes and auditions for competitive teams.

PARADIGM DANCE COLLECTIVE 336-909-5766 or 336-909-2293 5228 US Highway 158 | Advance, NC 27006

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ENCHANTED GARDEN CHAIR

Hoots & Hollers

June 24th Around the world in 5 days July 8th The world we live in July 22nd The world under the sea Aug 5th The wonderful world of fantasy Aug 19th Out of this world Camp times are 1 - 4 Visit Facebook page for more details and to register

5336 Robinhood Village • Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.782.0657 and 336.782.4122 www.hootsandhollers.com

CAMPUS RECREATION

Betsy-Jeff Penn

4-H Center Since 1964

Hoots & Hollers

Traditional Overnight Camp: $420- $495 Teen Adventure Programs: $440-$515 Sunday to Friday Sessions Ages 8-17

Register Today!

BJPenn4H.org (336) 349-9445

Starting at $200/week

804 Cedar Lane

Camp weeks: June 17 - August 2 (no camp the week of July 4)

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Providing Opportunity for all Forsyth County’s Children to Succeed

All

children in Forsyth County deserve the opportunity to succeed in school and in life.

High-quality Pre-K programs help children enter kindergarten ready to achieve socially, emotionally, and academically. Extensive scientific research and economic analysis over the past forty years have shown highquality Pre-K programs to be wise investments that close educational achievement gaps and improve health and well-being far into adulthood.

The first five years of life are critical for the construction of the physical architecture of the developing brain.

Because brains are built in stages, with more complex structures built on simpler structures, it’s crucial to get the early years right. Think of building a house: before framing the walls, a foundation has to be poured.

Before wiring the house, walls and floors need to be built. Our brains are also built in sequence, and early childhood is about laying a solid foundation to serve as a base for later development. But children can’t build strong brains by themselves—they need positive, nurturing relationships with trusted caregivers to support their development. High-quality

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BY FAMILY SERVICES Pre-K programs provide an enriching environment that stimulates brain development, promotes learning, and fosters the social-emotional stability that is a prerequisite for success in school and later life.

Dr. Kenneth A. Dodge knows this better than most. He is the Pritzker Professor of Public Policy and Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, and the founding and Emeritus Director of the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy.

When Family Services asked him to be the keynote speaker for this year’s “Raising Every Child” benefit event on May 22nd and 23rd, he didn’t hesitate.

As this year’s speaker, Dr. Dodge will talk about his groundbreaking research involving more than 1 million North Carolina children born between 1988 and 2000. The study was featured on dozens of local, regional and nationwide news outlets, including NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, that the benefits of quality pre-kindergarten do indeed last a lifetime. There is no “fadeout.” In fact, results show less grade retention, fewer special education placements and gains in reading and math that are measurable at least through the end of 8th grade.

We hope you will join us as we learn from this nationally respected researcher who has concluded that that the more North Carolina invests in quality Pre-K education, the better our children will fare. A limited number of tickets are available at RaisingEveryChild.org. In addition to hearing from Dr. Dodge, you will learn more about Forsyth County’s Pre-K Priority, PreKPriority.org—a movement led by a group of 60 early childhood development professionals who have come together during the past five years to make high-quality Pre-K programs available to all four-year-old children in Forsyth County.

Forsyth County is poised to provide affordable options that will allow all families the opportunity to enroll their four-year-old children in a high-quality Pre-K program. To offer options responsive to the needs and preferences of families, our current Pre-K system will require improvements in quality, added capacity, the alignment of program models, and the establishment of a central administrative structure to ensure uniform practices.

The time is right.

Family Services

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Soup’s On!

BY GWEN FRISBIE-FULTON

Rich and hearty, Providence’s signature Carolina Bacon and Corn Chowder will be featured alongside other local favorites at Second Harvest’s Annual Empty Bowls.

There

is nothing more ordinary than soup; perhaps that is why we are so fond of it.

Soup’s comfort is in both its warmth and in its simplicity. It’s a meal that speaks of tradition, of home, and of hope.

Historians believe that soup was the original menu item of the very first public restaurants, which opened in 18th-century Paris. The word “restoratifs” (which loosely means that something is “restoring”) was first used in 16th-century France to refer to a highly concentrated, cheap soup sold by street vendors and promoted as a remedy to illness or physical exhaustion. In 1765, a Parisian entrepreneur opened a brick and mortar shop specializing in such soups, using the term “restaurant” to refer to his shop.

Soups —stews, pottages, porridges, gruels—are a universal dish, found across almost all cultures and accessible to all people. Soup evolved according to what ingredients could be found locally and what tastes a culture had already developed. Every culture has their soup: Spanish gazpacho, Russian borscht, French onion, Chinese wonton, New England chowder, Nigerian pepper soups, or an iconic can of Campbell’s tomato– a cultural phenomenon in its own right.

And soup, of course, takes on additional meaning when discussing food insecurity.

Throughout history and even today, in times when food is scarce, combining various available ingredients into a pot to boil is not only cheap and resourceful, but nutritious and filling. Many of Second Harvest Food Bank’s 460 partner

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programs are community meal sites known colloquially as “soup kitchens” — soup remaining an economical way to serve many people all at once. Of course, the “soup kitchens” of our network go far beyond serving soup, not only offering other nutritious foods but also social supports that help individuals and families get back on their feet.

Canned soups and condensed soups entered the market at the turn of the 20th century, introduced by the iconic Campbell Soup Company. Today, these canned soups and dried soups are a cornerstone of food banking, and are popular items to donate at Second Harvest food drives along with other staple food items.

From Stone Age bone broth to France’s bouillon health tonics to canned soups in our food drive boxes, soup is a part of the human experience.

Send us your soup recipes! Second Harvest Food Bank is collecting soup recipes that reflect the diverse ingredients, cultures, and family traditions of Northwest North Carolina. Recipes will be showcased on our Empty Bowls event website and social media—so tell us where they come from and what memories you have attached to them! You can email them to gfrisbie-fulton@secondharvest.org or, post them to your Facebook page and use the hashtag 2019EmptyBowls.

One submission will be randomly selected to receive a prize: A Family 4-Pack of tickets to Second Harvest’s Annual Empty Bowls (dinner or luncheon) and a 30 gift card to enjoy at either of Second Harvest’s Providence Restaurants.

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Lessons from KC I’ve

found that our family dog, a Maltese named KC, can be the source of some interesting lessons of her own making. Albeit from some, shall we say, different circumstances. For example, when I take her out to do her business (we live on a street that has both foot and automobile traffic), regardless of how badly she may appear to have to go while standing at the door scratching, she always has a way of being distracted once she gets outside. I know how it appears to all the dog whisperers out there; that she’s playing with me just to get to go outside. I can buy that premise sometimes, but not every time. I see it in how relieved she is when she finally does take care of business.

The point is that no matter the purpose of her original trip, and how important it may be, she still gets distracted by the simplest of things. Besides the obvious cars and pedestrians walking by, there are the birds, squirrels, and, most of all, our resident wild rabbit that’s taken up living in our natural-area shrubs for the last several years.

Now, I realize there are ample legitimate opportunities to be distracted here, and I don’t blame her, mind you. But let’s face it, how often have you really had to go to the bathroom badly only to be distracted by something that totally took your mind away from the need at hand? I’m guessing, not that often. But for KC it’s a constant thing.

I’ve learned a little trick that seems to be effective. Picture this if you will, I speak the command “Focus fooocus” to her during these periods of momentary distraction.

Interestingly enough, I’m starting to make progress with this method. It’s a familiar word to her by now and she’s starting to understand it’s meaning, so to speak. At least I like to think so, anyway. Upon my speaking the command, she’ll bring herself back to the real reason we’re standing out in the drizzling rain and take care of her business first, before resuming her barking routine.

The thing this experience has made me aware of is just how often we, ourselves, have an important task at hand (I’m not speaking of the bathroom in this instance), and instead, we let ourselves get sidetracked by something we find more interesting at the time. Sometimes it’s procrastination, but that’s not always the case. We legitimately are headed in one direction, either in our plans for the day, a goal we set, or whatever the case may be, and the next thing we know, we’re distracted by something shinier, and more appealing in the moment.

Much like KC, we let ourselves be pulled away from that which is most important at the time, or at the very least, more important than what we’re distracted by, and we let our plans change or be negatively impacted in some way. When this happens to our children we have to take on the role, much as I do with our family dog, and find a way to remind them to refocus. I have to admit being the parent of teenagers; our dog is quite a bit easier to bring back into focus than teens are. But, it still has to be done, sometimes, that is, especially when there are critical tasks at hand (homework, tests to study for, project deadlines nearing, etc.).

It’s just another one of those small, yet impactful things parents are responsible for when it comes to raising their children. Keeping them focused on the important things in life, and helping them realize what matters most: family, friends, our health, education, and making a positive impact on the world around us in some small way.

I wonder if KC sees my focus command in that way. Nah, probably not, she has a lot more important things on her mind I’m sure, such as that “waaskly waabit.”

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Planning a Guilt Trip?

My husband and I married young. Six months into our marriage, we moved to Winston-Salem for his job. I knew no one in our age group. My husband’s job kept him traveling often which was hard on both of us. I was soon hired by a large company where I worked in a big room with a number of other people.

The room was painted with what people use to call cafeteria green and had no windows. In order to know what the weather was like, you had to walk down the hall to the stairwell to see the outside through a tiny window. I was not the happiest of people.

In a phone call to my parents, I remember complaining about my job to my dad. His words, which will always stay with me, “You were hired in good faith to do a job.

You owe it to the employer to give it your best. Either change your attitude, or look for another position.

No one is responsible for your happiness except you.” Exactly.

So, when I saw a post that included a “Dear Abby” column, those words came back to me. The author was sending a message about the senior population.

In it, she wrote about how our children grow up, get married and have children and those children do the same. The essence of the letter to “Dear Abby” was to point out how family members get so busy with their own lives, they don’t have time for their elderly parent, grandparent and/or great-grandparent. She writes, “By this time, we’re old and sometime need help with housework, yard work or just would like to get out of the house to go eat or shop. We still have feelings, and we’re not dead. But, while it may not be intentional, it seems there is no time for the elderly.”

While that is unfortunate, it may be necessary to look at the big picture. I have no idea when a “wise woman in North Carolina” wrote this, but my parents never lived near my grandparents. Physically helping them out was impossible as they lived 1,700 miles away. Most of the communication between us was in the form of letters and the occasional long-distance phone call. My maternal grandparents never came to visit as they didn’t like to travel, and my paternal grandparents only made

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the trip twice. It was up to us to make the journey to see them – it was just the way it was, so we did.

The letter continued. “We say we’re fine and don’t mind being alone, but it is lonely at times. No one calls to say ‘hello’ or ask if we need anything. How long does it take to make a call? It would be nice if each family member called once a week or came by once a month.” As a mom with three young children, my days were filled with so many things on a to-do list, that sometimes my first meal was dinner. Did I call my parents? Yes. Was it on a weekly schedule? No. Was I put on a guilt trip? No. My parents, especially my mom, knew how things were.

She had no trouble picking up the phone and calling us whether she had a question or just to chat. It never mattered that she had made the last call.

One way to make sure you never, or rarely, hear from family is to make them feel guilty. If you need help with something, call. If they just can’t provide what you need, accept that they have their reasons. When you do converse with your children, or grandchildren, ask about what they’re doing, what they’re interested in. Don’t use the time to complain about things they haven’t done for you or what you find wrong with them. You can show your concern, but try to keep any criticism positive. If your family doesn’t come by or call, maybe it’s time to look in the mirror.

If things still aren’t to your liking, remember – no one is responsible for your happiness except you. Exactly.

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Save our Species

BY ELISA WALLACE

What

began in 1970 as a day of celebrating Mother Nature, Earth Day has come a long way since its early roots. At that time, the world was truly a different place. It is quite difficult to imagine now, but then companies could use a variety of harmful tactics when discarding waste. For example, a corporation could spew toxic black smoke into the air and/or dump toxic waste into a nearby stream, and both were completely legal. Both acts could not, and would not, be tried in court.

How was all this remotely possible? This was because there was no EPA, no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act. Lamentably, there were no legal or regulatory tools to protect our environment.

As a result, in the spring of 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to force these types of issues into the national spotlight. Twenty million Americans demonstrated in different U.S. cities. They protested against the harsh treatment of the land, air, and water, and thankfully, their rally cries were answered.

That December, Congress authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Today, Earth Day has become not only a widely known celebration, but a day of political action and civic participation. It is the day that people across the world sign petitions, march, meet with local officials

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and complete local community service projects. It is a day on which trees are planted and trash is picked up. However, it is truly so much more. Faith leaders, including Pope Francis, connect Earth Day with protecting God’s greatest creations— humans, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on.

Earth Day 2019’s theme is: “Protect our Species.” This year the focus is on putting the species which are becoming endangered on the national agenda.

According to the Earth Day Network’s website, “Human beings have irrevocably upset the balance of nature and, as a result, the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction since we lost the dinosaurs more than 60 million years ago.” While there are countless species that are nearing extinction, there may be hope. “The good news is that the rate of extinctions can still be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened, and endangered species can still recover if we work together,” says the organization. It is our job now to “build a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders, and scientists to demand immediate action.”

The group says that this year, the public can help with this problem through the following steps: • Educate and raise awareness about the accelerating rate of extinction of millions of species.

• Achieve major policy victories that protect broad groups of species, as well as individual species and their habitats.

• Build and activate a global movement that embraces nature and its values.

• Encourage individual actions, such as adopting a plant-based diet and stopping pesticide and herbicide use.

What are a few ways that one can join the celebration? The greatest contribution one could do would be to join or launch a community service project. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency website, there are a variety of service projects across the nation that need help. For example, there are regional “Healthy Watershed” programs, which focus on prevention of deterioration of local watersheds. There is also the “Tools to Reduce Waste in Schools” program, which focuses on how schools and school districts can reduce the amount of waste generated. A guide to this program, among countless others, is all available on the EPA website.

Since its creation in 1970, Earth Day has become a global phenomenon, with more than 1 billion people in 192 countries now taking part in the widest civic-focused day of action in the world. In the end, Earth Day is not just a day, but a movement.

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The Life of a Military Child

They Deserve a Thank You

BY ASHLEY BLUE

Whenever

a person sees someone in uniform, it’s a no- brainer to go and thank him or her for their service. Some may even thank a military spouse for the sacrifice they make as well. But there is one group that seems to be forgotten in this family dynamic, whose sacrifice equally amounts to them all—military children. And for that reason, the month of April is deemed “Month of the Military Child.”

BORN FOR THIS April is a huge month for us as a military family. We get to honor not only our own, but all military children, some of whose sacrifice far exceeds that of our own. Children that are born into military families are completely unaware of the extreme life-altering circumstances that they face on a daily basis, and the challenges that sometimes follow as a result. Which means it is so important that we collectively take the time to focus our attention and appreciation on the ones that show the most bravery through their sacrifice on the home front.

A PARENTS GREATEST FEAR There is a laundry list of battles that military children are faced with throughout their service journey.

Anything from separation anxiety, deployments, frequent moves, constant readjusting and adapting, and sometimes even loss. These types of situations could occur multiple times within their childhood, and some may not understand why. This is extremely hard for both parents to navigate through, while fighting off a sense of guilt or wrongdoing, as well.

I know we, along with many other military parents, battle constant fears of the effects these hardships have on our children. Will they struggle to make lasting friendships throughout their childhood?

Will they battle with feeling left out from our extended family?

Will technology make up for missing birthday parties, family gettogethers, summers with aunties or treasured sleepovers at their grandparents’ houses?

Despite the constant struggles that come along with this life, there are many lessons that can be taught through it all. The responsibility as military parents to these kids is to put even

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more emphasis on strengthening the family unit as a whole and creating a space of refuge, comfort, and safety, no matter what life throws our way.

A PARENT’S GREATEST JOY Along with the many hurdles, there are also great experiences that come along with military life for these children. There is great excitement and anticipation for the return of your beloved service member. There are lasting traditions that you create as a family that develop a deeper bond between you all. We as parents are also able to give our children the chance to expand their mental table to allow a seat for other people, cultures, places, and experiences that are different from their own.

I have no doubt that even though our daughter may be too young to actually remember every part of life right now, there are emotions, feelings, and desires for new adventures being etched into her consciousness during these times.

She will be able to see pictures of memories from living in South Korea, eating seaweed and rice like there’s no tomorrow and enjoying interactions with other children, even if they don’t even speak the same language. Things like this raise the bar for military children in a way that may not have been as easily accessible, if not for her serving our country.

FINDING PURPOSE No matter what the struggles are that our children face during this life of sacrifice, there are tools that we can give them to build overwhelming strength and resilience within their souls. Yes, baby it’s so hard saying goodbye, but the anticipation and preparation for our reunion will be joyous. I know we have to move again, but let’s read and learn all about where we will call home. I am so sorry that yet another friend will be leaving soon, but let’s sit down and talk about ways you both can keep in touch.

There is always a silver lining that they will learn to search out, no matter what may arise in their life. That is a gift that cannot be replaced. There aren’t enough “Thank you, little ones,” for the selfless and endless sacrifice you make for our country.

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Family Day at RiverRun on April 13th FREE Activities Include Screening of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Celebrating its 21st season, the RiverRun International Film Festival will take place April 4th-14th, and will feature approximately 175 screenings in Winston-Salem and Greensboro.

Based in Winston-Salem, RiverRun is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in two categories: Documentary Short and Animated Short.

In April 2018, RiverRun was named by Moviemaker magazine as one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worldwide, Worth the Entry Fee.” More recently, in January 2019, USA Today named RiverRun one of the “10 amazing film festivals worth traveling for.”

“RiverRun has evolved into one of the region’s premier film festivals since our inception a little more than two decades ago,” RiverRun executive director Rob Davis said. “We have another great lineup of films under consideration for this year’s festival, which will include films that will appeal to a broad range of people and will reflect the artistry of many rising filmmakers.”

Each year, RiverRun includes its “Spotlight: Perspectives Through Retrospectives,” which features films curated around a central theme. The 2019 Spotlight will focus on the centennial of United Artists, a company founded by Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, and D.W. Griffith as a means of maintaining more artistic control over their productions.

United Artists is widely viewed as a predecessor to today’s independent films movement.

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During the last century, United Artists maintained a position of producing and distributing prestigious and commercially successful films, including the hugely popular James Bond franchise. As part of the 2019 Spotlight, on April 12th at 7 p.m., RiverRun will screen a restored version of Dr. No, the first James Bond film, which set the standard for the franchise.

In addition, the 2019 RiverRun Festival will feature a Family Day, from morning until night, on Saturday, April 13th. All of RiverRun’s Family Day events are free and open to the public. Family Day begins at Hanesbrands Theatre at 9 a.m. and includes a “Prop Shop Pop Up” by Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum and activities by the Kaplan Early Learning Company. The screening of Saturday Morning Cartoons, sponsored by Salem Smiles Orthodontics, follows at 10 a.m.

“We search high and low for the best new animated shorts to screen during Saturday Morning Cartoons and think the films will appeal to both children and parents alike,” Davis said. “This year we have a wide array of films encompassing many different interesting animation techniques and stories.”

Later in the morning on April 13th, Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum will present a live performance of The Navigators, an adventurous tale about two navigators who must use their knowledge of maps, geography, and weather to chart their course. The morning concludes when RiverRun presents a Charlie Chaplin film from 1916

called The Rink. This short film features Chaplin as a bumbling waiter who, after already causing chaos at his restaurant, proceeds to tear up the local roller rink with his questionable skating ability!

Family Day continues when gates open at 6:30 p.m. for a free outdoor screening, sponsored by Mast General Store, of the United Artists classic children’s film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a delightful family musical starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the story of a down-on-his-luck inventor (Dick Van Dyke) who turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land.

The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang screening is at Bailey Park and will begin at sundown.

Rain location for the screening is Biotech Place. The evening also will include a photo booth, live music, and activities by the Kaplan Early Learning Company.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

If you can’t make it on April 13th, RiverRun will present a free screening of Saturday Morning Cartoons on Saturday, April 6th—again sponsored by Salem Smiles Orthodontics. In addition, there will also be a free, sensory-friendly screening of the cartoon program on Saturday, April 6th, at 2 p.m., sponsored

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WHAT IS EASTER?

BY CINDY KEIGER

“Jesus is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” ~ Matthew 28:6 The month of April begins with a goofy holiday: April Fool’s Day. It’s a day for playing tricks and silly jokes.

April Fool’s Day has been around for a long time, but there’s an older and more important holiday later this month: Easter.

Take a few minutes to think or talk about what Easter means to you.

Easter is filled with bunnies and eggs, jelly beans and chocolate.

Some kids even get to pick out a real, live baby chick to take home and care for. There might be a parade in your town or on TV. Easter is always on a Sunday, so maybe you go to church to sing and pray.

We like chocolate and chicks and bunnies, of course! But let’s not forget what this special day really means. Easter is the day we celebrate (remember and be thankful) that Jesus came alive again after being dead.

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You know the story, don’t you?

God sent his Only Son, Jesus, from heaven to be born here on earth.

(That’s Christmas.) Jesus lived for about 33 years and did all kinds of amazing things. He told stories and made people well. He helped them understand that God loves everyone and wants us to live forever in heaven with him. But the people who thought they knew it all didn’t like what Jesus was saying and doing. So they killed him. But Jesus came alive again!

(That’s Easter.)

Jesus went back up to heaven to be with his Father. They’re waiting there for YOU. And me! We can’t get to heaven by trying to be good. You know how hard that is, don’t you?

Instead we ask Jesus (who is ALWAYS good) to live in our hearts and change us. Guess what? He does!

When we say, “Happy Easter!” let’s remember what that really means. It means Jesus lives forever, so that WE can live forever with him and with the people we love.

HAPPY EASTER!

Devotion: A 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 would have 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?

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People notice how they dress, act, talk, post on social media and behave in church and school. When critical comments reach their tender ears, it can cause anger and anxiety, often leading to resentment toward the church.

Take time today to pray for your pastor’s whole family. And, the next time you see his or her son or daughter, be the one to brighten their day by sharing some encouraging words. It will put a smile on their face today, and could have an impact that lasts a lifetime.

This “Minute for Your Minister” is brought to you by Energize Ministries-providing encouragement, refreshment and recreation for your pastors and ministry leaders.

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My Grace-Full Life

A Lesson from Cattails There’s

a kind of plant that grows in marshlands called Typha latifolia, or more commonly, “cattails.” These are those tall reedylooking plants that resemble a cat’s tail, or even a corn dog.

My mom had an arrangement of them in our formal living room when I was growing up. For her sake, I’m very glad YouTube didn’t exist back then because if it had, I would have undoubtedly broken every one of them open.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go to YouTube and search for videos that show “Break a Cattail.” It’s like a nature version of Dr. Pimple.

Stuffing everywhere.

It’s hard to believe that those plants can hold so much, but what can I say? Cattails are just another sign of God’s ingenuity and creativity!

They are really cool to watch. And the insides are used for all kinds of things—stuffing cushions, building materials, making paper, and other purposes. Part of the cattail is supposedly even edible, though I’m a little skeptical on that point.

As I think of a cattail, I can’t help but think of us and our spiritual gifts.

Peter wrote, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. . . .” (1 Peter 4:10).

We can look at a cattail and think it’s just a weird-looking plant. Or, we can break it open and see how much it has to offer and how many different ways it can be used.

We may say that we don’t have a gift or talent, but that’s a lie we tell ourselves. The truth is, we are just like a cattail. We may be an average, ordinary person on the outside, but God made us unique. And if we can break through the insecurities, doubts, and lies we tell

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ourselves, we can allow our God-given talents to break through and serve others. We can find ourselves in the position to be the hands and feet of Jesus through the gifts that He bestowed on each one of us.

Because, when we revisit Peter’s words, he wrote, “As each has received a gift .” He didn’t say, “Some of you have received a gift .” or “God selected a few of you to be talented .”

Our talents aren’t going to look just like someone else’s.

While it’s tempting to wish we had someone else’s talent, God gave YOU the exact kind of gift you have because YOU are the right person to own your unique brand of talent.

Isn’t that an incredible, humbling, and special thought?

And the reason God did that is found in Romans 12:4, which says, “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function .” As the body of Christ’s Church, our gifts are unique in order to best support the Church. After all, if the body were covered in thumbs, we wouldn’t get much done, would we? We need different people and different gifts.

The Church needs your gifts and talents. And it’s your responsibility to serve the body of Christ with your God-given talents. As the saying goes, “Your talents are God’s gift to you. What you do with them is your gift back to God.” Watch how a broken cattail’s fibers burst out of the casing and scatter in the wind Imagine that is you.

How could your gifts, once you let them go, scatter and benefit the kingdom of God? You have a gift.

Maybe several.

If you aren’t sure what your gift is, pray for the Holy Spirit to show you. Then let Him use you and your gift to His purpose.

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“Open Hearts.

Open Minds.

Open Doors.”

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the past 20 years, here in the US, we have seen a rise in numbers with the religious affiliation “S.B.N.R.” Have you heard of it: “Spiritual, But Not Religious”? It seems that with the cultural shift drifting away from Christendom, there is also a decline in institutional allegiance. Unlike 50 years ago, when ‘spiritual’ and ‘religious’ were synonymous, there is now a great divide. As people move away from the institutional church and its public religious practices, they tend to move toward a more individual and private experience of God. This personal experience of encountering the Divine, apart from a community of believers, is what identifies many as “spiritual.”

I’m learning in ministry there are a great number of people who love Sunday Morning worship: it’s their joy and a rhythm of their life for social, emotional, and spiritual growth. Sunday Morning worship is where they encounter the Divine and feel the warmth and love of Jesus Christ in a way altogether different from the rest of the world. I’m also learning there are a great number of people who do not love Sunday Morning worship. They simply don’t want to go to church or do worship.

I’m not so sure that’s a bad thing. (Gasp!)

After all, some Sunday Morning worship rituals could use a bit of re-vitalization or liturgical imagination.

While worship attendance continues to drop around our nation, I’m still convinced most people want to explore their faith and to contribute to a bigger vision of greater good. Most people want to be a part of a movement of transformation and know they have contributed to making life more beautiful or abundant for others, to ease pain, heal brokenness, share kindness and offer hope. While I don’t agree with S.B.N.R.’s (I am fully claimed by Jesus Christ and His Church), I think we are both coming from the same place in our hearts: a desire to love and be loved; to encounter the Divine and pass on to others whatever goodness comes from that encounter.

I’m not alone in my frustration with mainline denominations who continue to push for a church growth model, where bigger is always better. I think this idea has led to some missteps in church leadership and some misunderstandings about the Kingdom of God among clergy and laity alike.

I’ve even seen congregations waterdown their message of redemption and healing in Jesus in an effort to “bring in” the growing S.B.N.R. crowd on Sunday Mornings. I wonder, is this really a faithful way of discipleship? Is that our method of transforming the world?

The slogan of the United Methodist

Church is “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.” I love this, because “open” is such an inviting word; it’s dripping with grace and we Methodists are known for our thoughts on grace. While we are an invitational group, we are also a sent people. Every Sunday I offer the benediction and send my worshiping crowd out into the community to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Yes, our doors are open for people to come in, but our doors are also open for us to go out.

Are other congregations open to ministry outside a building? Or open to worship outside of Sunday? I’m convinced the best way to minister to the S.B.N.R crowd is to meet them right where they are, and to serve side by side. What would it look like to put the invitations for Sunday Worship to rest and leave the church building, in order to be the church body? Let’s organize for community service uniting under the cause of improving global health, ministering with the poor and advocating for justice. Let’s join alongside those who believe differently than us and show with our loving actions why we believe differently—Jesus.

My hope and prayer is never for our church to be big. I pray for God’s Kingdom to grow wide. Deep and wide. While Sunday morning is reserved for the maintenance of worship, let’s commit Monday through Saturday for service in Christ’s name.

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Reflections on Holy W k

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

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early as the fourth century, historical documents identify the designation of Palm Sunday through Easter as a sacred time, a holy week. The focus is on the Passion, the suffering of Jesus Christ and the days until Resurrection. While the terminology may not be part of your upbringing or church, learning about the life of Jesus allows Christians to reflect upon significant events, and better grasp why his passion was carried out for his followers. During a week of holiness, the opportunity to follow in his footsteps is possible.

PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. “They took palm branches and went out to meet him shouting, ‘Hosanna!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel’” (John 12:1213). Ironically, the very people who shouted in praise will later condemn him by screaming words of execution.

Palm Sunday allows Christians to reflect upon their commitment to their faith.

SPY WEDNESDAY Although an uncommonly used name for Holy Wednesday, it is the day Judas agrees to betray Jesus. “Then one of the Twelve— the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him over to you?’ So, they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on, Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.”

(Matthew 26:14-16) MAUNDY THURSDAY Christians often connect Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday to the Last Supper, a Passover meal during which time Jesus broke bread, offered his disciples wine and said, “This is my body, given up for you,” also stating, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” After supper, He took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.” (Luke 22:1420). Jesus created his first priests to live as an example and spread the word.

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During that night, two additional events occurred: Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, and Judas would leave to betray Christ. Without Judas present, Jesus said, “A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you.” (John 13:34). Jesus leaves and waits in the garden of Gethsemane, praying and preparing. Roman soldiers arrive and arrest him.

Maundy Thursday leads to the celebration of the mass and Holy Communion. In taking the body and blood, we pause for a moment of reflection and prayer to accept the wafer and wine in remembrance. In keeping with tradition, the altar of the church is stripped bare and the bells silenced until Holy Saturday.

GOOD FRIDAY A dark day of sacrifice, of crucifixion, and death. Forced to carry his cross through the streets of Jerusalem, endure public mockery and beatings, Jesus’ path fulfills a prophecy: “So, it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead” (Luke 24:46).

Good Friday reveals the cross veiled in black and parishioners visiting the Stations of the Cross to witness and reflect upon Christ’s final hours.

HOLY SATURDAY A day which acknowledges a 40-hour vigil that his followers held outside of the tomb, awaiting His resurrection. “So, Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary saw where he was laid” (Mark 15:46-47).

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Easter is a day of celebration of victory over death, symbolizing the promise of eternal life for all who believe in Him. 1 Corinthians 15:3– 8: “…Then, he appeared to James, then to all of his apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me [Paul].”

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Citywide Prayer

BREAKFAST

BY BRITTANY M. ORIE

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Winston-Salem Citywide Prayer Breakfast is an open-community event where locals congregate under one large roof and unify in the power of prayer, faith and the name of Jesus. This city was built on prayer, and the annual Citywide Prayer Breakfast is an ideal way to preserve the spiritual legacy of Winston-Salem!

HOW IT ALL BEGAN? Winston-Salem is birthed on a move of the Holy Spirit. The courageous, spiritled founders of this city were prompted to devote themselves to a movement in which they prayed for 24 hours—by hourly intercession—for over 100 years! During this iconic movement, God sent a wave of His glory over those praying believers and a spiritual revival took place. These people were known to pray and desire a divine encounter with God whenever their best human efforts to impact the community had been exhausted. They were transformed by the power of God and left testimonies for those divine transformations through storytelling, visual art, writing, and music.

Because of this spiritual legacy, WinstonSalem has a call to pray. Our city is led to carry on this long-running tradition of community prayer. This is what paved the avenue towards the Annual Citywide Prayer Breakfast of Winston-Salem. This event was established 6 years ago and was inspired by a mission trip to Lebanon by a group of men from the New Canaan Society (NCS) of Winston-Salem. Just a few years ago, the wife of Frank Harrison, CEO of Coca Cola Consolidated in

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Charlotte, spoke at a Charlotte prayer breakfast which attracted 3,000 attendees!

Frank then wanted NCS to connect with The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Winston-Salem in hopes of starting a similar citywide prayer breakfast in Winston-Salem.

leaders include teachers, local politicians, non-profit organizers, businessmen and business women, pastors and ministers, justice leaders and law-enforcement leaders. The attendees also pray for local residents to find jobs and for healthcare companies to provide their best services.

Jay Helvey, one of the co-founders of the Citywide Prayer Breakfast of WinstonSalem, and Kalim Andraos invited Curt Hazelbaker, former CEO of the YMCA in Winston-Salem, to attend the prayer breakfast in Charlotte. After they came back to Winston-Salem, they agreed to start a similar event. They invited Chuck Spong from Love Out Loud to join NCS and YMCA as co-sponsors. “This would ensure a non-denominational broad coalition of Christians and others willing to gather and pray for our city,” says Helvey.

Some other committee members include Stan Law, president and CEO of YMCA Northwest, Virginia Hardesty, owner of Forsyth Seafood, and Holli Billings, administrative assistant and project manager of NCS. And out of this was birthed the Citywide Prayer Breakfast in Winston-Salem, with a collective vision of helping our city fluorish!

WHY COME TO THIS YEAR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST?

WHAT DO WE PRAY FOR? The leaders of any community help shape the economic, educational, spiritual, environmental, and physical health of their city. A leader’s job is never an easy, but always a rewarding one, especially when their visions are actualized. So, once every year, a huge number of Winston-Salem natives congregate in one place and pray mainly for the leaders of the city. These

“It is encouraging!” declares Helvey. It is an opportunity for Christians of diverse denominations to unite under one purpose: to serve God, worship, build our community and pray for our city. This is an event experienced not only by city locals, but different city leaders in Winston, such as the mayor, community leaders, and city officials, get to attend as well! The citywide prayer breakfast also includes powerful speakers. Some past speakers of the annual event included Jim Morgan, former CEO of Krispy Kreme; Tamrat Layne, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia; and Cynthia Garrett, author of Prodigal Daughter: A Journey Home to Identity.

Catch this year’s speaker, Tim Lowe, who is President of Lowes Foods. The event will take place on April 30th at 7:00 am at Benton Convention Center. For more information regarding this event, visit www.ymcanwnc.org/cpb/.

Our city remains unified because of the spiritual legacy we want to keep alive through the power of prayer and community. “A city that serves together, breaks bread together, and prays together, is a city that flourishes,” maintains Helvey.

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When to Get What Checked

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families are likely familiar with the back-to-school physical that is required when their child kicks off a new school year. What they may not realize is that the annual physical for adults is just as important. The idea is to catch any problems early, when there is the best chance to treat or manage them.

Doctors are often rushed, so it is best to plan anything of importance that you want to cover and bring a checklist with you.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested some items to write down and discuss: • Share any changes in family health history since the last visit.

• Learn of any screenings or vaccinations that are recommended.

• Talk about body or skin changes.

• Mention any changes in nutrition.

• Tell about any menstrual cycle changes, pain or fatigue.

• Share about any trauma, depression, anxiety or sleeping issues.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has made some recommendations for the special men in your life.

• Get a hearing test at age 18, and then every ten years.

• Visit a dentist once or twice a year.

• Check blood pressure at least every two years; every four years between 40 and 49; every three years thereafter.

• Get an electrocardiogram baseline at age 30.

• Check cholesterol regularly starting

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at age 35, or younger if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease in your family history, or smoke(d).

• Have a prostate-specific antigen blood test and digital rectal exam annually, starting at age 50, or 45 if you are considered to be a higher risk.

• Know your body-mass index, which is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.

• Get tested for colorectal cancer starting at age 50, or earlier if you have a family history of this.

• Test for diabetes if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

• Screen for depression.

• Test for sexually transmitted infections.

• Have a blood test and urinalysis every three years between 18 and 39; every two years between 40 and 49; and every year thereafter.

• Have a monthly testicular exam.

• Get an eye exam every 2 to 4 years.

Women’s health screenings can be done by an internist or gynecologist.

Some of the important ones include: • Body mass index measurement starting at 18.

• Checking blood pressure every two years, starting at age 20.

• Checking cholesterol at least once every five years, starting at age 20.

• Starting at age 21 through 65, getting a Pap smear every three years.

• Having a blood-glucose test every three years, starting at 45, to screen for prediabetes or diabetes

• Requesting a mammogram every two years, starting at 50.

• Having a colon cancer screening at 50.

• Having a bone-density test or DEXA scan at 65.

• Getting a monthly self-skin-check.

• Going to the dentist once or twice a year.

For kids, the checkup is pivotal in building a successful partnership between him or her and the pediatrician. The pediatrician is his best ally for achieving good health.

The American Academy of Pediatrics named some benefits of the well-child visit, such as: • Getting scheduled immunizations to prevent illness.

• Talking about issues such as nutrition and safety.

• Tracking growth and development, like milestones, learning, and social behaviors • Addressing any concerns about development, sleep or getting along with peers.

• Having a trustworthy relationship, so the pediatrician can do his part in developing optimal physical, mental and social health for the child.

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What to Expect when You’re Done Expecting

BY JEN MEARNS, BLOGGER WITH TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN

Baby is out! You hear the first cries and breathe a sigh of relief. The hard part is over. But what’s next? What can you expect during your hospital stay after your baby is born? Here I will discuss some things to expect once you’ve done all the birthing.

NOW WHAT DID YOU SAY IS STILL IN THERE? After the baby is born, you might think all the birthing is over; you’d be wrong!

There is still the matter of the placenta, just kind of hanging out in there with nothing left to do. You’ll experience mild contractions (or not if you have had an epidural) and your doctor, who is STILL hanging around down there, will work to get it delivered, this inanimate blob of tissue. You probably won’t even notice after having delivered your eight-pound bundle of screams.

You’re Going to Sew WHAT? If you’ve torn (yes, torn. And yes, there) during labor, you’ll be needing a few

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hours. You’ll want to cry because they will be checking your blood pressure and generally bothering you, when all you want to do is sleep. It’s very important, however, because of the risks of postpartum death (the rate of which is way too high in this country).

They will also check your baby, his glucose, bilirubin, etc. Two of my babies had to go to NICU because of low glucose, so it’s also very important that this check is done.

Every few hours after your baby is born, an evil nurse is going to come and press down on your belly. She does this in order to help the uterus contract, since it has to shrink from watermelon-sized to cantaloupe-sized.

It’s not pleasant. You’ll want to slap her. This area is pretty sensitive after all the birthing, so this is not a super fun experience.

After the first several hours, you’ll be able to get some sleep as long as the baby lets you. At Women’s Hospital, the baby rooms in with the mom, so there aren’t any lovely fairies to whisk the baby to the nursery so you can catch some z’s. Hopefully, baby will be tired from all the birthing (it’s hard on them, too), so they will be catching up on their sleep.

Please Can’t I Get Some Sleep?

My advice to you is to have your mom or husband bring you a delicious post-delivery meal and soak up all the attention because soon you’ll be at home—with a baby!

stitches to get things back in working order (eventually). If you have an epidural, you won’t even notice this. If you don’t, well, I can’t tell you how it will feel because I had an epidural. It’s usually just a couple stitches to keep things together and your doctor will numb the area before she stitches. Yes, that does mean you’ll get a shot.

For the first four to six hours after delivery, a nurse will come in to check on you and baby every hour or two

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s e p i c e R r e t s a E Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treats

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION & EMILY DODSON

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION

Carrots, ham, and Peeps are just a few of my favorite Easter eats! These delicious and kid-friendly recipes are so easy and tasty they may become a regular part of your family and party traditions!

HAM & CHEESE BAKE Do you have leftover ham from Easter brunch or dinner? Looking for something besides days of ham sandwiches? Try this yummy ham and cheese bake for a fancy take on the leftovers.

HAM & CHEESE BAKE INGREDIENTS: 2 Puff Pastry sheets, thawed (NOT phyllo dough) ¾ lb. ham, in small chunks 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded 1 egg 1 Tbsp. water MUSTARD DIP INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. honey 1 sprig fresh thyme 3 Tbsp. natural stone-ground mustard DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Roll out one puff pastry sheet onto a greased baking sheet.

3. Top the pastry with an even layer of ham chunks and shredded cheese, leaving 1 inch of space between the filling and the pastry edge.

4. Mix the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush along the outside edge of pastry.

5. Roll out the second puff pastry sheet and place on top.

6. Pinch/crimp along the edge of the pastry to seal.

7. Brush top of pastry with egg wash and cut 3 slits along center.

8. Bake on center rack for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

9. Mix mustard dip ingredients together and place in bowl.

10. Slice and serve with dip!

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MAPLE DIJON ROASTED CARROTS An Easter meal isn’t complete without carrots! These make a beautiful and healthy addition to your Easter or spring table!

INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. small young carrots, with leaves, scrubbed 2 Tbsp. oil 2 Tbsp. (real) maple syrup ½ Tbsp. grainy mustard ½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard ½ Tbsp. white miso paste (optional) ½ Tbsp. rice vinegar 2 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. In a small bowl, mix the oil, maple syrup, mustards, miso, vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. Toss the carrots into half the mixture.

3. On a baking sheet, arrange carrots in a single layer and bake 20-30 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

4. Toss with remaining sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley

SUNFLOWER PEEP BROWNIE This fun recipe uses box mix and frosting for a super-easy treat to bake and take along to the neighborhood egg hunt, the classroom party or to your own family room! We’ve got options for you: Use traditional yellow Peeps chicks for a sunflower look, or go for the pink Peeps and white chocolate chip center for a pink flower treat!

INGREDIENTS: 1 box brownie mix Egg(s) (according to box instructions) Oil (according to box instructions) Water (according to box instructions) 1 cup chocolate chips 1 container of yellow chick Peeps 1 container chocolate frosting (or your favorite homemade recipe) DIRECTIONS: 1. Make brownie batter according to box instructions, baking at temperature instructed, in a 9” round baking pan.

2. Once brownies have baked and cooled, remove whole from pan.

3. Place Peep chicks in a circle around the brownies, leaving the center uncovered. Use the Peep chicks as markers and precut the brownies so each one is topped with a chick.

4. Remove the Peeps and frost the brownies with the canned chocolate or homemade chocolate frosting.

Replace the chicks.

5. Gently add chocolate chips to center to resemble sunflower “seeds” with each chip upright.

Note: Use yellow Peeps for a sunflower look, or pink Peeps for a pink flower (and switch out the chocolate chips for a white chocolate chip center).

“I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music.”

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This is Only a Moment

BY DENISE HEIDEL

You

know the feeling. The feeling that in that moment, you’re stuck.

There’s nowhere to go. You feel boxed in, and you can’t step forward, backward, left, or right. It feels like time is frozen, and you wonder how in the world you got in this place.

Friends, it’s only a moment.

In those times when it feels that we’re paralyzed by circumstances, the marvelous march of time has this uncanny ability to shake us loose. If we allow it.

The thing about a moment, though, is we have to see it for what it really is.

Think about your first broken heart. At the time, emotions were riding high, and you were certain life as you knew it was over.

Or consider that first apartment, when your crazy-loud neighbors were making you crazy, and you longed for a home to call your own.

But you weren’t sure you would ever qualify for a home loan.

What about that time you were trying to figure out your next career move and your uncertainty was so great, you weren’t sure which direction to turn?

to let go when you continue to dwell.

• Look for some glimmer of hope or goodness.

Just as there is always something to be thankful for, every situation has some kind of takeaway. Recognize the lesson to be learned, the one positive from the experience, and move on.

• Find a distraction to get you through this moment and into the next. Exercise, call a friend, work on a puzzle, re-paint the living room—whatever it takes to get your mind going in a different direction.

• Play uplifting music. When you are trying to get past a negative moment is not the time to play depressing or angry music.

Let your mind be filled with music that inspires, uplifts, or just refuses to let you sit still.

• Pray your way through it. Let your mind give it to God and wait for His timing.

• If your circumstances are based on your choices, forgive yourself. It’s a critical step in healing and moving on.

Here’s the truth—you have a 100% survival rate for all of that and more.

• Do something nice for someone who cannot repay you. They will be thankful, and you will feel better. Whether you volunteer for the afternoon or pay for the lunch of someone in line behind you… just do a random act of kindness.

That’s not to say that certain moments won’t change us. The loss of a loved one; the acceptance to a certain college; a promotion or demotion; the no when you were expecting yes—all of those moments have the potential to derail us or redirect us.

Finally—if you’re truly stuck and can’t get out, seek professional help.

There’s no shame in needing help if you’re stuck in a moment and need a little guidance to navigate your way through it.

But it’s up to us whether we let those moments define us.

But keep telling yourself—it’s a moment. A new one is just around the corner.

Or that horrible, no good, awful, terrible day that never seemed to end.

If it’s a good thing, worthy of adding to your personal definition of who you are—by all means, embrace it. But if it’s not, consider the following: • Don’t dwell on the negative. The more you think about negative experiences, the more magnified they become. It’s harder

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SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, FROM 10AM - 4PM AT THE WINSTON-SALEM FAIRGROUNDS

Families

are invited to a fun and educational community celebration—the annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair. The festival, hosted by local non-profit organization Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA), is packed with family-friendly activities and demonstrations, great food and music, artwork, and interesting exhibits—all free to the public.

“Earth Day is a great time for people of all ages to connect with the planet, build community, and take action locally to support the environment,” said Piedmont Environmental Alliance Executive Director Jamie Maier. “We look forward to another beautiful, fun, and informative day that supports all of PEA’s work to create a healthier, more economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable community.”

Top Notch Children’s Activities The fair offers a range of activities for kids, including arts and crafts, animals and insects, face-painting, and yoga. Don’t miss the Children’s Corner, which features special activities hosted by Kaleideum, Sawtooth School for Visual Art, and Wake Up To Science. New this year: stop by the Gazebo for environmental stories on the hour, hosted by Bookmarks.

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Eco Art Contest with Prizes School-aged children are encouraged to participate in the Earth Day Fair Art Contest. Students sign up online to bring artwork to the fair that expresses their connection to Earth Day. Artwork will be displayed around the fair and seen by thousands of people. A panel of community judges will award prizes (by age group) in the afternoon.

Demos, Free Shopping, Music, and More!

Learn practical tips and information for living a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle—including how to start composting, backyard bee-keeping, and natural gardening. At the Swap Shop, attendees can trade gently used books, jewelry and clothing and receive new (to you) items for free. And, throughout the day, enjoy music from your favorite local musicians.

Environmental Education for All Ages Fairgoers will experience Piedmont Environmental Alliance’s innovative education programs live at the fair. Ride the Energy Explorers bike to learn about energy use and conservation. Interact with the PEA Stream Table and learn why Every Drop Counts. Check out the Live Debate tent to hear high school students from across the Piedmont discuss the pros and cons of eating meat.

“PEA’s education programs engage more than 3,500 students annually, teaching vital lessons in math and science, and nurturing the next generation of citizen environmentalists. We’re thrilled to feature these programs at the Earth Day Fair,” said Piedmont Environmental Alliance Program Coordinator Melanie Eddington.

With more than 100 earth-friendly vendors and exhibitors, fun and interactive programs for kids and adults, live music, delicious food, local artwork, the Piedmont Earth Day Fair has something for everyone.

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Broad

Branch Distillery in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, produces a variety of handmade craft spirits. They are a grain-to-glass distillery, receiving non-gmo heirloom whole grain from local farmers, except for the rye they use, which is from Washington State. The grain is ground fresh every week, fermented, then cooked, distilled, barreled and bottled.

“Don Jenkins and I are newbies to the distillation game. We started at nearly the inception of the business, around five years ago. Together, we cook, distill and blend. Broad Branch Distillery was founded by John Fragakis, a beer and wine distributor and the late Nick Doumas, who was a general contractor. Through his distributorship, John had clients in the Atlantic Basin, to which he was selling California wine during the ’90s. Often these distributors were distillers, too, in their own countries. The association with these distillers made John think that distillation was the up-and-coming opportunity. As he normally would, he discussed the potential with Nick Doumas and they decided they would move forward with setting up the distillery. Sadly, medical issues that they both faced set the plan back a few years, but eventually they met Frank Williams, a third-generation former artisan distiller, and decided to move forward with the distillery plan. While Don and I came on initially as parttime, we are now here full-time, working to set our products apart in the industry,” said Joe Tappe, Broad Brand Distillery distiller.

In addition to several exciting spirits in the barrels and in testing, Broad Branch Distillery currently has 5 spirits on the market, which are: Nightlab 1.0, a NC white whiskey with roots traced back 8 to 9 generations from the Frank Williams family of Alleghany County; Nobilium, a 3-year-aged, 3-barrel master blend NC whiskey; Sungazer, an old-world style pot-distilled amber rum; Smashing Violet, a blueberry whiskey featuring eastern NC blueberries, with no colors, flavors, or sugar added; and Rye Fidelity, a 100% Straight Rye aged in American oak for 6 years. While Broad Branch Distillery has become popular in our area, the word has gotten out and the distillery was recently featured on an episode of Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Whiskey Business!

While the distillery was glad to participate in the show, they are still uncertain how they were chosen. “We don’t know exactly how the Discovery Channel

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found us. Our thought is that they may have seen some of the product- launch videos produced here

by Don, but when we asked the producer, he was unsure, since there were also scouts looking for distilleries to feature. Our episode aired on March 27th, 2019, on the Discovery Channel at 10 pm. and we focused on Frank Williams’ method, increasing our efficiency, and in general, [the] want of becoming profitable. I believe the overarching theme is the concept that here are these two guys with no experience researching like crazy, consulting with some great distillers across the country and trying their best to nail the science behind the scenes with no shortcuts. Discovery Channel also partially footed the bill for a complete tasting-room redo with a beautiful new bar and marketing displays. It really feels cozy and friendlier than ever,” Joe commented.

The opportunity of being on Moonshiners: Whiskey Business! spotlighted not only Broad Branch Distillery, but our city, too. “This was a great way to showcase our handmade, no-shortcuts spirits created with the science of possibilities and our passion for making the best possible liquor, no matter the consequences.

Because if you’re gonna do it, why do it halfway?

The uniqueness and vibrancy of Winston-Salem, NC, was also on display in the episode. Our downtown’s growth and its support for ‘makers’ is fabulous. It is a testament to the people of our city and their appreciation for locally handmade quality products,” stated Joe. Broad Branch Distillery is located at 756 North Trade Street in the Big Winston Warehouse, an old tobacco warehouse, in Winston-Salem, NC.

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Dates subject to change due to inclement weather Bring your family and join your neighbors and friends for a movie under the stars!

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NOW THROUGH APRIL 10 MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM (3-4 YEAR OLDS & 4-5 YEAR OLDS) 10-11:30am, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. To promote reading readiness and visual literacy, you and your preschoolers will explore Reynolda through hands-on activities that encourage dramatic play, music, movement and art-making. Registration required.

Contact Julia Hood, manager of school and family learning, at 336.758.5599 or hoodje@reynoldahouse. org with questions. Cost: $45 per family per six-week session.

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ENGINEER IT EXHIBIT Kaleideum North, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Explore the Design-BuildTest cycle through hands-on experiments. Discover DaVinci’s interlocking bridge, experiment with the Marble Run Station, build with Giant Blue Blocks and more! Included with museum admission and free for Kaleideum members. 767.6730. www.kaleideum.org

APRIL 2-18 PEPPERCORN THEATRE PRESENTS “THE JUNGLE BOOK” Kaleideum Downtown. Peppercorn Theatre ignites a fireside retelling of this classic tale, based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Members: $8/person; non-members: $10/person. Museum admission not included. Tickets at peppercorntheatre.org.

APRIL 4 GREENSBORO SYMPHONY TANGER OUTLETS 2019-2020 MASTERWORKS SEASON 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Cost: $15-75/person. www. greensborosymphony.org

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APRIL 4-7 SPRING EXCESS NAME BRAND INVENTORY SALE Winston-Salem Center for the Arts and Education, 624 Sixth Street in W-S. Help us clear our excess inventory in women’s clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry and more. Just in time for Easter, you can spruce up your wardrobe and support a worthy cause. All proceeds help women achieve economic independence because our agency is 100 percent locally funded! winstonsalem. dressforsuccess.org

APRIL 5 “THE JUNGLE BOOK” ANIMAL PREMIERE PARTY 5:30pm, Kaleideum Downtown. Come dressed in your pjs and ready to play! Enjoy refreshments, meet some of Kaleideum’s animals and explore the museum before the show! Includes ticket to 6:30pm performance of Peppercorn Theatre’s The Jungle Book. Members: $13; non-members: $15.

SIXTH ANNUAL ITTY BITTY KIDDIE 5K GLOW RUN 2019 7pm, Davidson County Community College, 297 DCCC Road in Thomasville. Fun Run for 10 years and under plus a 5K. Cost: $15-$30/person. Register at www. itsyourrace.com. www.partnershipforchildren.org

APRIL 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 EASTER EGG HUNT HAYRIDES (SEE AD PAGE 13) Tanglewood Stables in Tanglewood Park in Clemmons.

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Departing at scheduled times from the stables parking lot, tractor-driven rides to the Easter Egg Hunt field and back. Lasts around 45-60 minutes. $9 per person to reserve a seat on one of our pre-scheduled rides, or $200 to schedule a private hay ride for your group.

Reservations required.

APRIL 6 RIVERRUN SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS (SEE PG 68) 10am; Hanesbrands Theater. FREE event.

RiverRunFilm.com HIGH 5 AT HANGING ROCK 7:30am-3pm, Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury. This is a challenging 10+ mile outdoor adventure that showcases the natural beauty of one of the best state parks in North Carolina. All proceeds will benefit Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain State Parks. Registration is $30.

Find registration options and all the information you need about the event are on our website at: https:// high5athangingrock.com.

VINTAGE MARKET HOSTED BY KÖRNER’S FOLLY 10am, Körner’s Folly, 413 South Main Street in Kernersville. Join us for a 40+ vendor outdoor market featuring the best area dealers of vintage clothing, retro items and hand-made and locally produced goods with food trucks on the lawn at Körner’s Folly Historic House Museum. Admission to the market is free, but regular Historic House Tour admission applies. www.kornersfolly. org/event/vintage-market-hosted-by-korners-folly PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: “WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE” 5:30-9:30pm, Kaleideum Downtown. Let the kids (ages 4-11) have a wild time at Kaleideum with special themed activities, pizza, exhibit exploration time and an age-appropriate movie. Members: $20 for first child; $15 for each additional sibling. Nonmembers: $25 for first child; $20 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration required no later than April 5th at kaleideum.org.

APRIL 7

TWIN CITY COMIC CON 2019 10am-5pm, The Millemmium Center, 101 West 5th Street in W-S. The annual celebration of comic books and pop culture returns with dealers, artists, writers, publishers, music, art and a fun costume contest! Cost: $5/person. www. ssalefish.net/twcc

APRIL 9

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT! 5pm-until…, Crosby Pub & Restaurant, 6205 Ramada Drive in Clemmons. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy an $8 burger bar and $6 drink specials! Reservations are recommended. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways!

APRIL 10

KIDS’ MORNING OUT! 10am-12pm, TRU Taekwondo Center, 5065 Country Club Road in W-S. Free event.

Come see all TRU Taekwondo has to offer with a variety of individual activity stations. There will be games, treats, fun, a Taekwondo demo, giveaways and more! ST. LEO CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 11am-1pm, St. Leo Catholic School, 333 Springdale Avenue in W-S. Triad-area families have entrusted St. Leo Catholic School to deliver rigorous academics affordably for 65 years.

Parents are invited to drop in during that time. www. stleocatholic.com

APRIL 11 AAA PRESENTS TRAIN TRAVEL THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES 6:30pm, Bermuda Run Country Club, 324 Bermuda Run Drive in Bermuda Run. RSVP to AAA is required for this special travel event. Learn about Rocky Mountaineer: Their world-class service, beautiful journeys through Western Canada’s snow-capped mountains and the regionally inspired cuisine.

OPENING DAY WITH THE WINSTON-SALEM DASH 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. The Dash are back for their 10th anniversary season at BB&T Ballpark! The Dash’s opening weekend is jam-packed with fun. We offer the best family friendly entertainment in the Triad. Cost: $8-$16/person.

APRIL 11-13 FRIENDS OF THE LEWISVILLE LIBRARY ANNUAL SPRING BOOK SALE Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. A multitude of choices for the book lover…new and old...history, politics, religious, biographies, fiction/novels, romance, action & adventure, westerns, travel, cooking/baking, fashion, decorating, financial, science fiction, fantasy, poetry, art, self-help, mysteries, satire, drama, science, math, series, crafts, children’s, teens, young adults as well as for adults! Saturday is “Bag of Books for Only $5 Day.”

APRIL 12

REYNOLDA READ-ALOUD: BIRDS 10-10:30am, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Join us for storytime for prereaders at the museum! In this storytime program for pre-readers, we will read children’s books together and participate in activities that relate to the stories. Contact Julia Hood, manager of school and family learning, at 758.5599 or hoodje@reynoldahouse.org with questions.

Free; registration required.

SENSORY FRIENDLY NIGHT: EASTER ADVENTURE WITH “THE JUNGLE BOOK” 5-8pm, Kaleideum Downtown. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing differences can play in the exhibits, create a special craft, enjoy storytime and hunt for eggs! Cost: $3/person for members and non-members. More at downtown.kaleideum.org/visit/ accessibility/. For an additional fee – $8/member, $10/ non-member – enjoy a sensory friendly performance of Peppercorn Theatre’s “The Jungle Book” at 6:30pm.

Tickets at peppercorntheatre.org or at the door.

ROBERT EARL KEEN 8-11pm, The Ramkat, 170 West 9th Street in W-S. Robert Earl Keen will be performing.

Cost: $25/person. http://theramkat.com/

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SPRING FLING 3-8pm (12th); 9am-4pm (13th), B C Brock Gymnasium, 622 North Main Street, Highway 158 in Mocksville. Presented by the Davie Craft Association.

Local artisans; florals, crochet, knitting, soaps, jewelry, baskets, woodworking, painting and more. The village café will be open during all show hours. Bake shop offering homemade cookies, pies, bread and cakes.

APRIL 13 FAMILY DAY AT RIVERRUN FILM FESTIVAL (SEE PG68) 9am; Hanesbrands Theatre. FREE and open to the public EASTER EGG HUNT 10am-12pm, Reynolda Church, Village Campus, 2200 Reynolda Road in W-S. Egg Hunt begins at 11am. Two bounce houses, Touch-a-Truck and 10,000 eggs!

STATEWIDE STAR PARTY: THE MOON AND BEYOND 1-5pm at Kaleideum North and 7-10:30pm at Pilot Mountain State Park. Celebrate the NC Science Festival’s 7th annual Statewide Star Party with Kaleideum Planetarium educators and Forsyth Astronomical Society! Begin your celebration at Kaleideum North with a Planetarium show, hands-on demos, storytelling and art-making inspired by the stars. Later, head to the summit of Pilot Mountain State Park for a free astronomy observation. Telescopes provided. Included with admission and free for members. (In case of bad weather, Pilot Mountain viewing may be canceled, but afternoon events are “rain or shine.”)

DÉJÀ VU PROM 8-11pm, Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 South Main Street in Kernersville. It’s your second chance to have your prom. This event is for adults 21 and up. Prom attire is required, but the decade is your choice. Dress shirts, ties, suits are all appropriate for male attire. No jeans, t-shirts or rubber flip flops allowed. We will have a DJ playing all your favorite music from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Beer and wine bar is available. ID required to purchase alcohol. Cost: $30-$50/person. www.kernersvillemuseum.org HOPE RUN & FAMILY PICNIC Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Avenue in W-S. Activities will include: 5K run/ walk, stroller mile, dash kids dash, face painting and balloon artist for the kids. Families will enjoy a fun-filled day in a family oriented environment with their children and friends. Cost: $10-$40/person. www.TrellisRun.org

APRIL 15

FREE FOOD MONDAY WITH THE DASH 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. It’s the craziest deal in sports! Each ticket comes with free hot dogs and French fries until 8:30pm. Also, free corn dogs will be served while supplies last. The best part? Normal ticket prices apply. Cost: $8-$16/person.

APRIL 15-19 SPRING BREAK DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASS 9am-3pm, Greenbriar Driving Academy, 1605 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Suite 403 in W-S. Class will cover the 30 hours of instruction, and students will receive their six hours behind-the-wheel training schedule by the completion of class. Please visit www. greenbriardrivingacademy.com to enroll or learn more.

Cost: $450/person.

APRIL 20 SHREDDING EVENT SPONSORED BY BERMUDA RUN GARDEN CLUB 9am-12pm, 120 Kinderton Boulevard in Bermuda Run. $5 per brown bag or equivalent size box. Cash only. Rain or shine. Proceeds go to various Davie County community programs supported by the Garden Club.

SCIENCE EXTRAVAGANZA! 10am, Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro. Robots, nano stations, outdoor fun and mascots – our day of science samplers has it all! Must-see science stage shows will feature science favorites, from frozen flowers to hair-raising electricity and elephant toothpaste!

Science Extravaganza activities are free with Greensboro Science Center general admission or membership. www. greensboroscience.org

REYNOLDA CHURCH CLEMMONS EASTER EGG HUNT WITH 10,000 EGGS 10am-12pm, Jerry Long YMCA, 1150 South Peace Haven Road in Clemmons. Reynolda Church Clemmons will host a free event that will include an Easter Egg Hunt with 10,000 eggs, a “touch a truck” area, face painting, crafts, games, giveaways, bouncy houses, food trucks and more!

APRIL 22 FILM: RAIN THE COLOR OF BLUE WITH A LITTLE RED IN IT 7-8:30pm, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. As we remember musical icon Prince three years after his passing, join us for a screening of a unique film inspired by his blockbuster movie “Purple Rain.” Admission is free. http://moa.wfu.edu

APRIL 22-23

AUDITIONS: DAS BARBECU 6:30pm, The Little Theatre of W-S Offices, 419 North Spruce Street in W-S. Roles are available for three women and two men (ages 2050). Please see website for details: www.LTofWS.org.

APRIL 23 & 24 SECOND HARVEST’S ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS 5-7:30pm, Benton Convention Center, 301 West 5th Street in W-S. Enjoy a simple soup meal provided by our area’s top restaurants and select a pottery bowl – handcrafted and donated by area artisans – to take home as your gift for supporting healthy, hunger-free communities. Stop for lunch on April 24th anytime between 11am and 2pm. Both events will feature live entertainment and a fantastic silent auction. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. www.emptybowlsnc.org

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APRIL 27 & 28 – MAY 4 & 5 TRIAD SPRING PARADE OF HOMES (SEE AD PAGE 17) 1-5pm; FREE event to the public

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APRIL 27

SOUTHERN CHARM AT THE FARM 9am-4pm; Tanglewood Park in Clemmons

TUXEDO TROT 8-11am, Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive in W-S. This family friendly 5K and Kids’ Fun Run raises critical funds to help save endangered African penguins. Dress in your best penguin-themed apparel, and join us for a morning full of fun to support our feathered friends! Learn more online at: http://www.tuxedotrot.com. Cost: $35/person.

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE VILLAGE (SEE PG93) Jerry Long YMCA in Clemmons. Movies begin at sunset, come early to enjoy the playgrounds, entertainment and food trucks. FREE event CHICK-FIL-A FOUR PACK NIGHT WITH THE DASH 6-9pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Don’t miss out on the best entertainment deal in the Triad!

For as low as $32, fans can receive tickets to the Dash’s game on Saturday, along with four Dash hats and four chicken sandwich vouchers redeemable only at the Chick-fil-A at Thruway Shopping Center. This deal must be purchased in advance by calling 714.2287. www. milb.com/winston-salem/tickets/chick-fil-a-four-pack

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Double Chocolate Birthday Cake

BY SARA WILES

Birthdays are pretty much my favorite thing ever. While most of my friends seem to hate the embarrassment of another year of becoming older, I love celebrating them, our friendship, and another year of life. I love making each friend a cake for their birthday celebration. It allows me an opportunity to play with new, fun flavors for a cause.

This Double Chocolate Birthday Cake recipe is three layers of moist chocolate cake, frosted with the fluffiest chocolate buttercream. A classic combo! The boiling coffee brings out the chocolate flavor even more. Simply add sprinkles and know it’s time to party.

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

FOR THE CAKE: 2 cups granulated sugar 1¾ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk ½ cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup very hot coffee

FOR THE CAKE:

FOR THE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING: 3 sticks salted butter, softened to room temperature ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 5 cups confectioner’s sugar 4-5 Tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla Sprinkles

FOR THE FROSTING:

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans. Set aside.

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes with the paddle attachment. Stir in hot coffee to combine. (**Note that the batter will be runny.)

3. Evenly divide the batter into the three pans and bake for 20-27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let sit in pans for 10 minutes before carefully removing the layers and transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

1. In a mixing bowl fitted with paddle attachment, mix the softened butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

Turn the mixer to low speed and slowly add the cocoa powder and 2 cups of confectioner’s sugar. Add 2 Tablespoons of heavy cream until combined and then add the rest of the confectioner’s sugar. Add 2-3 Tablespoons of heavy cream and whip at medium speed for 1 minute until fluffy. Frost cooled layers and enjoy!

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ACTIVITIES

Easter Egg Hunt Hayrides ...........................13 GRIT ............................................................79 Hoots & Hollers...........................................52 Kaleideum ..................................................47 Legacy Saddlebreds ....................................43 Salem Gymnastics & Swim .........................48 Softgolf .......................................................13 WS Symphony Discovery Concerts for Kids ......................................79 YMCA ..........................................................53

ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE

Crossnore School & Children’s Home ...........3

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Christina’s Dessertery .................................91

BEAUTY / STYLING

Aeracura Salon..............................................5 Enhance Hair Studio ...................................11 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics .......................37 LT Nails & Spa..............................................11 Lyndhurst Medical Spa ...............................65

CHILDCARE

Imprints Cares ............................................49 YMCA ..........................................................53

CHURCHES

Sunrise United Methodist Church ..............74

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Chermak & Hanson ....................................83 Salem Smiles ..............................................59 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry ....................................77

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School .....................................59 Forsyth Country Day School ........................39 Imprints Cares ............................................49 Our Lady of Mercy.......................................61 Our Learning Studio ...................................63 Salem Baptist School ..................................63

The Montessori School of WS .....................37 The Piedmont School..................................67 Thrive! The NCHE Homeschool Conference..........................13

RADIO STATIONS

FINANCIAL

Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ......................29 Dee Parker, Berkshire Hathaway.................23 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ........25 Jessica Ferris Property Advisors ..................25 Long & Foster Real Estate............................21 Olivia Kleinmaier, Berkshire Hathaway ......23 Realty One ..................................................31 Susan Maier-Colon Berkshire Hathaway .................................27

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ........25 Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial .......65 Truliant Federal Credit Union ........Back Cover

HEALTH & FITNESS

YMCA ..........................................................53

HOME

Busy as a Bee Concierge .............................27 Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ......................29 Clean, LLC Carpet Cleaning.........................23 Dee Parker, Berkshire Hathaway.................23 Dero’s..........................................................19 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ........25 Jessica Ferris Property Advisors ..................25 Long & Foster Real Estate............................21 Olivia Kleinmaier, Berkshire Hathway ........23 Piedmont Sheet Metal................................29 Realty One ..................................................31 S & K Cleaning ............................................31 Stitches .......................................................25 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker .........................27 Today & Tomorrow Interiors ........................21 Triad Parade of Homes................................17 Weed Man ..................................................27 Winston Shower Door.................................15

HOME MEDICAL CARE

Home Instead Senior Care............................7

MEDICAL

Duke Eye Center ...........................................2 Hillcrest Vision ............................................61 Home Instead Senior Care............................7 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics .......................37 Lyndhurst....................................................65 WomanCare ................................................67

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WBFJ ...........................................................75 Q104.1fm ...................................................97

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

RESTAURANTS

Broadway Branch Distillery.........................91 Clemmons Kitchen .....................................11 Hakkachow Asian Eats ................................91 Healthy Made Simple .................................91 Honky Tonk Smokehouse ...........................91 Koto Japanes Sushi & Steakhouse ..............10 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ.........63, 91 Mac & Nelli’s .........................................91, 95 Pie Guys Pizza .............................................91 Wine Merchants .........................................91

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle ......................................67 Dero’s..........................................................19 Furniture Mattress Warehouse ...................11 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift ...........................39 Miracle Grounds Farm Store .........................3 Styled Gatherings Boutique .......................11

SERVICE

Busy as a Bee Concierge .............................27 Crossnore School & Children’s Home ...........3 Nu expression.............................................87 S&K Cleaning..............................................31 Second Harvest Food Bank .........................57 The Office Nerd ...........................................61 Triad Mac ....................................................79

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Ardmore Baptist Music & Arts Camp ...........48 Ballet & Performing Arts Centre ..................46 Bay View Stables Horse Camp ....................46 Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center .........................53 Camp Kaleideum ........................................47 FCDS Summer Enrichment .........................45 Hoots and Hollers Art Camps......................52 Imprints Cares ............................................49 Jansal Saddlebred ......................................49 Kim Lewellen Jr Golf Camp @ WFU ............49 Legacy Saddlebreds ....................................43 Merriwood Christian Camp ........................48 Paradigm Dance Collective .........................52 Salem Gymnastics & Swim .........................48 The Little Theatre of WS Summer Camps ....46 Tony Da Luz Soccer School ..........................48 TRU Summer Sports Camp .........................46 WF All Sports Summer Camp .....................53 YMCA Camp Hanes .....................................52 YMCA Summer Exploration Academy/Day Camp .................................53

TECHNOLOGY

Nu expression.............................................87 The Office Nerd ...........................................61 Triad Mac ....................................................79

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Earth Day Fair..............................................89 Easter Egg Hunt Hayrides ...........................13 Empty Bowls ...............................................57 Hope Run 5K and Family Picnic..................69 Movie Night in the Village..........................93 Raising Every Child – Family Services .........55 Riverrun International Film Festival ...........68 Triad Dog Games ........................................81 WS Dash Baseball .......................................99 WS Symphony Discovery Concerts for Kids ......................................79

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