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August 2017

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Summer

has certainly descended upon us and with all her glorious heat! This is probably the first summer on record ever that I have not been to the swimming pool by this point. Undergoing radiation therapy requires me not to be out in the sun, and so far with this heat, it’s been fairly easy to make myself stay in the AC. However, I am counting down the days until my annual Florida vacation, and it will be impossible to stay inside then! This year’s vacation will mean a little less fun in the sun than I like, but I’m grateful to be going at all, so I will try to behave and stay in the shade as much as possible!

August will also bring a few more changes to my usual way of life, as my youngest daughter Morgan was accepted into the Occupational Therapy grad program at ECU and will be moving to Greenville, NC. At the same time, Briana’s and Jonathan’s apartment lease is up, and they want to hold off purchasing their first home until they know where Jonathan will be working. I am thrilled to have them and grandcat Nala, stay with us for as long as

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they need to, and it will certainly help ease Tim and me back into the life of empty nesters.

Shallowford Animal Hospital is featured on our cover this month. Dr. Eads and his staff with their furry friends are ready to help with your pets needs. This was a fun photo shoot, trying to get the dogs all to look at the camera—thanks, Desilu Photography, for capturing this fun moment! Be sure to read about Hoots and Hollers on pages12 & 13. Clemmons UMC has some wonderful new things starting up soon on pages 20 & 21, and football is in the air with WFU, see pages 66 & 67.

Enjoy these last days of summer before the yellow school buses start rolling again!

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Come for Fun, Leave with a Masterpiece!

BY MARTIE EMORY

Walking

into Hoots and Hollers immediately brings a smile, as you can’t help but notice a beautiful blend of colors, patterns, and camaraderie among the artists that draws you to pick up a brush or a pen and join in.

With that, owners LeeAnne Edwards and Millie Barnhart have realized their dream of introducing new people to their world of creative expression. Having bonded as friends and fellow artists through years of watching their sons share sports activities, as well as collaborating on a creative project for LeeAnne’s business, Pintxos Beer Garden, while Millie owned WildFlowers on Hilltop, a local floral and garden business, the two knew their creative flair was a good match for their own business venture. In November 2016, they launched Hoots and Hollers Make & Take Art Stop at a temporary location, before moving to their permanent home in Robinhood Village in May 2017.

Insiders know them as “Henrietta Hoots” and “Hetti Hollers,” and budding artists know them as inspiring leaders. “We truly believe there is an artist in every person that just needs to be nurtured and encouraged,” says Millie.

From a wide range of art classes for every age, to birthday parties, team-building events, family group activities, book club outings, and classes on furniture “rehab” and re-use (yes, you can make a flower planter from a re-purposed chair!), Hoots and Hollers also offers a drop-in art studio for those spontaneous times your

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creative mood may strike. “We have a variety of materials and ideas on hand for those artists who just want to drop in to create,” explains Millie, who also designed the studio’s handmade work tables and counters.

The two prefer to tailor the art theme for each class or group, which allows for some colorful new ideas, and plenty of experimentation. “We currently offer classes and art opportunities for literally all ages,” says Millie. “We’ve even had the opportunity to incorporate a sonogram into a birth announcement for the future grandparents!”

Hosting a private art party is a minimum $150—or six participants, each creating a $25.00 project—in an approximate one-and-a-half to two-hour time frame. Groups are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, or Hoots and Hollers can arrange for refreshments at an additional cost. In the very near future, LeeAnne and Millie plan to offer a full-service beer and wine bar as well, sure to be a bonus for budding “adult” artists!

At the heart of their mission will always be encouraging individuals to discover their potential artistic talents, especially children. Hoots and Hollers has hosted several art camps over the summer, with three scheduled for the month of August, ranging from a class size of six to 12 kids, depending on age.

“While we try to follow a curriculum, the children always [help determine] the direction the class ends up taking during the week,” says Millie. “It’s always amazing to see the children collaborate with, and inspire, one another during the week, and many a project idea has been altered or recreated by the kids in the art camp!”

From intriguing camp names, such as “Wildflowers and Whimsy,” “Yes to the Mess,” and “Fairies, Wizards and Gnomes,” there’s no shortage of magic and mystery as masterpieces come to life! Yes, you’ll find adorable fairy gardens filling the studio, and collages of flowers just bursting with color and love. Pieces by local artisans—including LeeAnne and Millie—are for sale around the studio as well.

This creative duo works diligently to inspire creativity by allowing their campers and other class participants to think about, and create, the project that’s been suggested, while still letting them have the freedom to incorporate their own style and flair.

“The biggest compliment and ultimate joy in what we do is when someone—mom or grandma—tells us we helped discover or inspire one of our pupil’s love of art,” says Millie. “We love when the student (child or adult) discovers they CAN do it!”

When you’re ready to unleash your own inner artist, visit Hoots and Hollers at 5336 Robinhood Village in Winston-Salem, call them at 336-782-0657, and follow them on Facebook to stay up-to-date with their camps, classes, and special events. Hoots and Hollers is open Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., plus as needed for scheduled camps and classes.

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The

Magic of Storytime

BY CHARLIE LOVETT, President of the Board of Directors, Bookmarks

It’s

no great secret that reading aloud to children helps them become better readers, more excited about literature, better learners, and so on. It also creates firm bonds between children and parents, or students and teachers. Yes, there is something wonderful about parents and teachers reading aloud to children.

But recently, I’ve discovered another level of “wonderful” when it comes to Storytime. Last year I started working on a middlegrade book, The Book of the Seven Spells, and I’ve had many opportunities to share that work with young friends. It only took one session of reading my words aloud to these kids to remember why I liked writing for children so much. The look in their eyes was more than I needed to motivate me to write the rest of the book as soon as I could.

Wherever and whenever we had our Storytime, children who had not previously heard me read would tag along and listen entranced to the end of a story they had not heard the beginning of. I don’t think it was because of my brilliant skills as a reader or as a writer—I think it was because something magical happens when an adult reads to a child, and that magic is special in a whole new way when that adult is not a teacher or a parent. These weren’t my kids, so the fact that I took time to read to them meant something.

And here’s the exciting bit—with the new Bookmarks community gathering space and the independent bookstore now open, there are opportunities for this sort of magic all the time. Bookmarks now hosts Storytime in our fabulous children’s

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area every week on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The programs are open to all—yes, adults can listen to stories, too! And, at our free and open-to-the-public Festival on Saturday, September 9th, we’ll have a Spanish/English Storytime, featuring Angela Dominguez.

Not only can you bring your children to hear everyone from teachers, authors, and local celebrities read, but children can also hear (and be inspired) by storytime, led by professionals in fields including law enforcement, veterinary medicine, farming, firefighting, culinary arts, and more. Participate in our monthly social justice storytime, or in one of our themed events for holidays and special occasions. And bring your children to hear people who are passionate about books, storytelling, and the relationships they can create among listeners and readers. I promise you’ll get much more than you give.

I’m looking forward to my chance to share stories with children at Bookmarks, which was designed for just this type of community building. As I was reading one of the last chapters of my book aloud, and a child I had never met before was wide-eyed and practically sitting in my lap while equally enthralled adults looked on, there was only one word for it: Magic!

BOOKMARKS’ STORYTIME is held each Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at 634 West Fourth Street #110, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Bookmarks’ Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, September 7th–10th, 2017. For other events and information, visit www.bookmarksnc.org.

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Rethinking Church in a Rapidly Changing Culture

BY CLARK CHILTON

Today’s

culture is highly digital and visual, focusing on outward appearances and desires, but what about spiritual needs?

Young adults entering the years between 18 and 25 are asking this question: They want to know what’s up with God. Clemmons United Methodist Church is a local church community that emphasizes simplicity and invitation. They are poised to provide a unique place of belonging and spiritual growth for young adults in our community.

C3 (“Coffee, Conversation, and Community”), a Thursday night gathering, is designed to meet the needs of the next generation of young adults, offering practical, real-life discussions on topics that matter most.

Clark Chilton, Youth & Young Adult Minister at Clemmons UMC, relates, “We’re going to tackle topics that everyone thinks about and wonders about, but may not be comfortable bringing up over dinner with friends. These are relevant discussion points that will address mainstream concerns and issues, and answer them from a Biblical perspective.

Similar in nature to Ted Talks, C3 will ponder the hard questions: “How do I believe?” “How do I pray?” “Can I trust God?” and “Can I trust the Bible?

What’s up with God and Science?” Each month will have a theme; upcoming topics will address common questions about the supernatural, such as angels and demons, as well as heaven and hell. Regular service opportunities and social events called “Drinks and Discussion” are also in the works.

“C3 will take place on Thursdays, starting on September 7th, from 7–8 p.m. in the Sanctuary at Clemmons United Methodist Church,” says Clark. “While the communication style will be geared toward young adults, all adults are welcome to attend, including singles and married couples. We welcome conversation! C3 will have teaching that will lead to discussion; it’s going to be an opportunity to talk and share ideas. A judgment-free zone, C3 invites people to come as they are.”

“There’s no cost to attend the discussion,” says Clark. “With a food truck onsite at 5 p.m. and childcare provided, there’s a great window of opportunity for adults to have a meal and socialize before C3 begins.”

More details about C3 can be found online at ClemmonsUMC.org/ YoungAdults.

In addition to C3, Clemmons United Methodist Church is committed to meeting the needs of others. “Single and Parenting” and “Divorce Care” are two new opportunities that will offer compassionate, loving solutions for those in challenging situations. The Single and Parenting class will begin this September (with childcare provided for children up to the 5th grade). Please register online at ClemmonsUMC.org/Single.

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The Divorce Care class will begin on Wednesday, August 30th and will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Trained facilitators (and divorce survivors) will lead this welcoming group and encourage discussion and healing. The cost is $10 per participant, and online registration is requested (ClemmonsUMC.org/DivorceCare).

and to equip the saints for the work of ministry,” explains Clark. “We don’t use lingo like ‘church membership.’ Our church is a family, and our new partners in ministry who join us are considered ‘covenant partners.’”

Beyond these specialty programs, Clemmons United Methodist Church has faithfully served the Clemmons community for 234 years. With more than two centuries of commitment to the community, Clemmons UMC is a church that continues to grow. “Our general mission is to create disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,

Learn more about Clemmons United Methodist Church, their upcoming programs, and their current programs! Visit ClemmonsUMC.org or visit the church! The church is located at 3700 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Three worship services are available, including a traditional service on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and Call 336.766.6375 for more information.

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Three worship services are available: Traditional service on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 11 Praise service at 9:45 AM.

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Shifting the Odds for Children in Forsyth

BY MELISSA PAYTON Imprints Cares, an early childhood education nonprofit, seeking to break the cycle of poverty by providing children the early start they need in life, has received a Half-Million Dollar ($550K) grant for The Pediatric Holistic Health Initiative (The Initiative) from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem, NC (the Trust).

Berta Andrade, Imprints Cares Ready for School Director leading The Initiative, said, “An example of how important these services are to at-risk children and families in Forsyth County is shared through Evelyn’s story. When she first met Imprints Cares—thanks to a referral from Wake Forest Baptist’s Winston East Pediatrics—she was a high school senior who had just found out she was pregnant. The social and economic costs for a pregnant teen living in poverty are higher because she often—

The Initiative is a collaborative with Imprints Cares, Wake Forest Baptist Health, and Family Services to provide families access to a tiered-level of education and health services, such as one-on-one consultations and child assessments, intensive and non-intensive home visits, and mental health support so that children are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The American Academy of Pediatrics deems the medical home as a critical site to promote education, healthy development and wellness across the family’s life. Therefore, The Initiative expands our partnership on-site at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Downtown Health Plaza, Westgate Pediatrics, and Winston East Pediatrics, to address concerns such as pre-and post-natal care, behavior and mental health problems, child developmental delays, and/ or parenting stress. We level the playing field so that at-risk children and their families are prepared for success in school and life.

• Has few skills to prepare her baby for kindergarten;

“Children living in poverty are at greater risk for developing physical and mental health issues that can negatively impact their ability to succeed in school,” said the Trust’s Joe Crocker.

“That’s why we funded Imprints Cares—in support of their collaboration with Family Services and Wake Forest Baptist—to connect families to health services that will help their children get set for school success.”

• Has a higher risk for a baby with a low birth weight and infant mortality; • Has a baby with behavioral problems and chronic medical conditions; • Is likely to more heavily use publicly funded health care; • Has low prospects for finishing high school; and • Has no skills, so she is more likely to be unemployed or underemployed as a young adult.

The generational cycle could have continued for Evelyn without Imprints Cares intervention—the stakes were high. Thankfully, Evelyn enrolled in our Ready for School, Pediatrics Partnership Program, and soon she realized how important her education and health were to her new baby. Evelyn now has a built-in family advocacy network with her Imprints Cares family educator, Maria Stockton, and Wake Forest Baptist Health pediatrician, Maria, also ensured she had connections to other services that provided her pre- and post-natal care, nutrition education, and fresh produce, as well as baby items (e.g., books, diapers, pack and play, bassinette, & car seat).

Through visits at Imprints Cares site at Winston East, home visits at Evelyn’s, group family meetings, and wellness checks with her pediatrician, Evelyn’s life has changed. Today, her little boy, Adrian, is healthy and thriving. They read, sing, talk, and play together daily. She finished high school and is almost done with her program at Forsyth Tech. She also became closer to her own mom, sister, and family.

Imprints Cares connected her mom and family to Habitat. They were approved for a Habitat Home, and she and her family have completed their volunteer hours and other requirements. Her dream is coming true soon—her family will move in this fall. Evelyn says, “To me, Maria and Imprints Cares are like another family, as they helped navigate me on this journey. I never feel alone anymore.”

• This is just one example of the many lives Imprints Cares changes in our community. With your help, we can do more— • Make a financial donation @ ImprintsCares.org/Make-A-Gift; • Give new books or other in-kind child items @ ImprintsCares.org/Make-A-Wish • Volunteer with us @ ImprintsCares.org/Child-Champion; • Like our Facebook.com/ImprintsCares to spread the word about our Ready for School Programs and Expanding Learning Services.

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think you are Do Do youyou think you are living living your best life? your best life?

What would that actually What would that actually look like for you in 2017? look like for you?

BY ANN GAUTHREAUX

The team at Hospice & Palliative CareCenter started a communitychanging and life-altering annual event in 2016. The event, Living BYLife ANN GAUTHREAUX Your Best Speaker Series, is designed to educate and inspire our community to live their very best lives – now, and for the rest of their lives. Hospice, after all, is not about helping people die, are motivated, how we can excel, and Scott and Michelle Livengood. team at Hospice & Palliative but rather helping people living fully and comfortably – making the how we interact and influence others.

Dewey’s was the presenting sponsor, CareCenter started a most of every day. This series serves as both a reminder of how Scott Livengood states, “In addition to being one of the and many other corporate leaders community-changing and life-altering important living your best life is, and a toolkit to help you sharpen most celebrated on human motivation, Dan Pink is, Scott Livengood states, “In addition immediately came on board, not only experts annual event in 2016. The event, your skills and help you live the very best life. believe, in his one ability to make observations to being of the most his celebrated to support Hospice butI to invest unsurpassed in the Living Your Best Life Speaker Series, is both accessible meaningful in ourmotivation, personal and on human Dan positive impact this series will have on andexperts designed to educate and inspire our October 4, 2016, was an undeniably beautiful day in the Triad, and professional lives. He presents his research-based Pink is, I believe, unsurpassed ininsights his the community. community to live their very best lives not even a downpour could have dampened the positive energy to make his observations bothof the in an engaging and ability dynamic style that makes him one – now, and for the rest of their lives. flowing from the Benton Convention Center where 1,100 people, accessible andworld.” meaningful in our The inaugural event speaker, Shawn most in-demand speakers in the Hospice, after all, is not about helping a sell-out crowd, attended the inaugural Living Your Best Life personal and professional lives. He Achor, author of the New York Times people die, but rather helping people Speakers Series event.

President and CEO presents of Hospice Palliative CareCenter, his & research-based insights best-selling book The Happiness living fully and comfortably – making Linda Darden, shared, “For some, the between in an engaging andconnection dynamic style that Advantage, shared techniques the most of every day. This series This Speaker Series is different than any other program offered your best notin-demand be obvious. makes him onelife of might the most that, when applied for hospice 21 days, care can and living serves as both a reminder of how in the area because of its mission: to elevate the possibilities We understand thatspeakers many people in the associate world.” hospice care alter your brain and, consequently, important living your bestand life the is, and a who and potential of the community people live in it. It with dying.

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BY VONDA HENDERSON

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definition of a picnic is “an outing or occasion that involves taking a packed meal to be eaten outdoors.”

Wow, what a dry-as-dust definition! Talk about taking the fun out of an event! True, it may be accurate, but the picnics of my memory were so much more than that. The planning and cooking just to get ready to go on a picnic was a huge part of the fun. Remember?

If your family was going on a picnic in the boomer generation days, it was a big deal. Nobody went out and bought pre-cooked food. Your mom enlisted help from everyone to get the food cooked and ready. Typical picnic food back then was fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, corn on the cob, biscuits, a cake or pie, iced tea, and a watermelon for cutting later on. Everything was cooked the day before and packed up in the refrigerator. We had a metal picnic carrier that had multiple containers (five, as I recall) to pack all the food in, with a locking handle. That, plus a couple of blankets, the melon, and a cooler of ice, and we were off to the mountains! Finding a spot along the roadway took a while and was part of the adventure. If there was a stream nearby, the melon went in to cool before slicing. Perfect!

Picnics have been around for a very long time. In the Victorian period of British history, a typical picnic menu was provided in Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management. In those days, a picnic to serve a group of 40 consisted of cold roast beef, four meat pies, four roast chickens, two roast ducks, four dozen cheesecakes, and a large, cold plum pudding, washed down with beer, claret, sherry, and brandy.

Hollywood had its part in glamorizing picnics. The caravan of cars headed to the beach in Citizen Kane and the striped tents complete with servants cooking over open fires was the picture of opulence. On the other hand, in Up, Carl and Ellie spent their picnic dreaming about their future. And, in The Sound of Music, once Marie and the children finished their meal on the meadow, they practiced singing that famous song, “Do-Re-Mi.” What do you pack for a picnic? Some foods just relate well to picnics and haven’t changed much over the decades. Cold fried chicken is still a favorite, although baked chicken is just as tasty (not to mention healthier). Potato salad and deviled eggs are still staples.

Pasta salad is a newer addition. Fruit salad prepared with yogurt, instead of mayonnaise, is delicious anytime. Of course, nothing beats a slice of watermelon. Fresh veggies with some dip round out the food groups. Polish it off with a jug of sweet ice tea.

We’re fortunate to have so many options to visit for a picnic in our area. The mountains are just a short drive away; local parks are close by, lakes, or the beach—all within driving distance with enough time getting there to work up an appetite.

Take a drive down memory lane and remember the picnics of your youth. Then, get busy making new memories. Dust off that picnic basket, round up the kids, and off you go!

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BY MADISON LING

Natalie Mizell, the owner and Artistic

Director of The Ballet and Performing Arts Centre, has pursued dance as something that has “always [been] a passion of [hers].” Mizell attended Meredith College, followed by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to attain a degree in dance, transferring to UNCG to be a part of a bigger dance department. After graduation, her immediate goal was to open a dance school, and that is exactly what she did.

The studio originally opened in Lewisville, with only about 1000 square feet, before moving to its present 5500-square-foot location five years later. The space with two studios, soon to be three, and high ceilings is conducive to the ballet choreography that the studio emphasizes, along with the other styles they offer: pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, variations, and partnering.

Progressing Ballet Technique and American Ballet Theatre techniques are two types of specialized training that BPAC offers, in addition to their regular classes. With these two classes, the studio really tries to teach students how to dance in a way that is safe for their bodies.

The five teachers at the studio are all classically trained, whether that be with a degree from a university or through professional training. They all work together to train the students to be wellrounded, technical dancers who can be successful, no matter if they want to dance professionally,

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get a degree in dance, or even just take classes comfortably in a professional environment.

However, the most important aspect of the classes is that all the students have fun and be successful at whatever they want to do.

Mizell considers BPAC her family and wants all the students to know how much it cares about them. She values her relationship with her students highly and knows all the student’s names. She never wants a time to come when she doesn’t know each one of her students. “I think something really special about our studio is there are five of us [teachers] here, and we know every single student taking a class,” said Mizell. “They all become part of the family here.” Her emphasis is on being with the students, and she teaches many classes herself, even with all her responsibilities as the Director.

Her title with the dancers has affectionately become “Mom.” The family atmosphere is also fostered by the older dancers, as they take it upon themselves to be mentors for the younger dancers.

Mizell sees students coming back from college and taking time out of their lives to visit the studio again. She sees this as a positive note, demonstrating what a family the students feel that the studio is, after spending years and years of their lives dancing at BPAC. The competition team is a more recent addition to the studio’s repertoire, growing in the past five years to about thirty to forty students and performing at three local competitions a year.

The local competitions are extremely convenient for those families with kids doing many activities all at once. The competition classes are by audition and then require certain core classes. To add to the competition program’s appeal, a graduate of the studio, Megan, has returned to the area to teach the 2nd grade and help choreograph jazz and hip hop for the competition team.

The studio’s performances throughout the year include a winter performance of The Nutcracker, which is by audition, and a spring show that involves a different ballet every year for Act I, followed by a second act that includes all the competition routines, as well as jazz, hip-hop, tap, and contemporary dances.

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OUT & ABOUT in Winston-Salem

Kaleideum’s Gala Celebrated an Exciting Future Filled with “Wonder”

In

2010, the Board of Directors of SciWorks introduced a new fundraiser to inspire the community and raise the profile of the science center as the place that inspires young minds in Winston-Salem, the City of Arts and Innovation.

In July of 2016, a new entity—now named “Kaleideum”—was formed by the merger of The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks, bringing with it two legacy fundraisers: “Storybook Soirée” and “Where Innovation Begins.” Kaleideum Downtown (formerly The Children’s Museum) was founded by the Junior League of Winston-Salem and opened its doors on November 20, 2004. Kaleideum North (formerly SciWorks) was founded by the Junior League of Winston-Salem and opened its doors as the Nature Science Center in 1964. The two museums began talks of a possible collaboration in early 2015, with a mission of “Inspiring wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.”

As Kaleideum moves into the future, plans are underway for a new gala that is representative of both legacy fundraisers…but on Friday, May 12th, 2017,approximately 300 friends of Kaleideum celebrated one last time under the Where Innovation Begins name. Chaired by Laura and Josh Neelon, and Jamie and Alex Stacy, along with Honorary Chairs Janie and J.D. Wilson, the evening at ld Town Club centered on the theme “Wonder” as a celebration of Kaleideum’s mission. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live auction, and games of chance, including a putting contest, mystery gifts, and the possibility of winning a diamond necklace from Windsor Jewelers by purchasing a glass of bubbly! BB&T acted as Title Sponsor for the event, and Kilpatrick Townsend and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center were Presenting Sponsors.

Where Innovation Begins raised approximately $175,000, much of which goes toward creating the hands-on educational programming and exhibits for the Museum, as well as providing access to families and schoolchildren who may otherwise be unable to afford the experience. There much energy is being expended around Kaleideum as the Museum plans for an exciting future in a downtown location that can better serve the community. In July 2017, the Museum announced the selection of Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm with an office based in Raleigh, and Stitch Design Shop, based in Winston-Salem, as the architects to design the space for the new museum. The third part of the design team is Roto, a leading exhibit developer that has produced exhibits in more than 150 museums throughout the world.

The new Kaleideum will be located on the site of the former Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on the corner of Third Street and Town Run Lane.

For more information, visit kaleideum.org.

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MADDSKYE:

Bringing Awareness to Food Allergies

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

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Caroline Harrell discovered her children, Maddox and Skylar, both had food allergies at young ages. Maddox was only a year old when he was diagnosed with a severe nut allergy, and Skylar was four when a reaction to peanut butter alerted her family that she, too, had food allergies.

Harrell explains, “With Maddox, our pediatrician advised us to introduce the foods that could cause an allergic reaction last.

Maddox had his first birthday, and we were on a good stretch until we gave him a cracker with peanut butter on it. He quickly broke out into a rash, and we gave him some Benadryl. We then took him to an allergist, where he was diagnosed with a severe nut allergy.

From that day forward we carried Epipens for Maddox. That could have been a scarier day, as we did not realize the severity of food allergies. As for Skylar, we were advised to wait on introducing her until a later age. Of course, we were very hesitant, regardless, just knowing what we knew after going through it with Maddox. Skylar seemed different, though. She didn’t always get sick or show any signs of eczema like Maddox did. We learned quickly that this was not the case in January 2015. Skylar was watching her brother play a basketball game. Innocently enough, she shared a snack with a friend, and I didn’t think twice about it. Quickly Skylar showed all the signs you read about: she complained about a scratchy throat, her lips began to swell, and it was then I realized that snack contained peanut butter. My husband reacted quickly and ran her out of the gym 32 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

to our car and gave her a shot of Epipen and raced her to the ER. After that long 48 hours, we looked back and realized if Maddox had not carried those Epipens, our story would be much different today.

Luckily, we knew what was happening and did not hesitate to give her a shot of epinephrine. Skylar experienced a thing called “rebounding” after she got to the hospital, where she went into anaphylactic shock again. Epipens come in packs of two. We always would break them apart and place them into different hands that may be around our kids. We never realized that the pens should stay together in case the child rebounds. Wow, what we thought we were educated on with Maddox—we had no clue.”

she realized how much of an impression Skylar’s experience had had on him.

According to Harrell, her children’s stories explain why it’s important to educate people about epinephrine and why they should be at gyms, schools, and public places for children. To help educate others, her family has turned to social media and have created MaddSkye accounts on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

keeping kids safe. “Children with food allergies are learning and growing, and when a community gets behind them, the anxiety and outcast feelings go away.

Maddox and Skylar are surrounded by a great group of friends. When we are around them, and food is involved, you can hear the questions, “Are there nuts in it? Maddox can’t have that.” Now, it’s not always roses, but that is why we always have to educate others. We always take the approach to help others understand, and we always have success with that approach. Our kids wear nut-allergy bracelets to remind them and others to think before giving them any snacks.

They are both very aware of their allergy and are confident in talking about it,” states Harrell.

“I cannot take credit for any of the inspiration. I only shoot the videos and post. Maddox came up with everything, from the name to his MaddSkye logo. I call my children, Maddox, “Madd” and Skyler, “Skye.” Madd simply put it together, and the ideas kept coming,” she says.

Maddox’s idea was inspired by his wanting to help kids and their families understand their food allergies. He wanted to help people know it is okay to talk about their experiences. Harrell comments that this “mature conversation floored her,” and

Maddox adds, “Skylar is my person and is someone I love who has food allergies.

I want to help kids cope with, and understand, their allergies to stay safe during the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is a lot of planning that goes into any type of day/event, and the more we talk about it, the safer we’ll be. I want to start the conversation. I am not ashamed, and I am not embarrassed by my allergy.”

Through their social media channels, Harrell and her family hope to help others understand more about food allergies and

Follow MaddSkye’s journey and learn more about awareness events in the community on their Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram accounts.

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Christie & The Clan: A Family Transformation

BY SARAH FEDELE

Not

quite The Brady Bunch or Cheaper By the Dozen, but when Christie and Bryan met and fell in love, they created a Blended family that was truly movie-worthy.

Four years ago, they married and brought together their two families to make what Christie and Bryan Martin of WinstonSalem lovingly call “the clan.” Bryan brought Ashley (age 18) and Justin (age 11) and Christie brought Kyle (age 18), Zachary (age 17) and Max (age 11) into their new lives together.

Christie and her “clan” are the winners of the “My Cart is Why” Family Health Challenge with the American Heart Association and Forsyth County Life is Why Sponsor Novant Health.

They have won a heart-healthy grocery shopping tour with a Novant Health registered dietician and a $100 gift card for free groceries!

Christie is the Director of Member Services at Homestead Hills Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. “I have the best job—I get to have fun and play all day,” says Christie.

However, in February of 2016, playing got harder to do. “I was always in good shape before, but I had recently let myself go. I was having chest pains, and my knees always hurt. I had an emotional meltdown and decided that I had to make a change,” shares Christie. “I give the credit for my healthy turnaround to Blue Sky, outside of all the hard work—that was mine!”

Christie was 201 lbs. and she set her goal to get down to 160. With health and nutritional coaching and daily exercise, Christie has lost 46 lbs. in seven months and has been able to keep it off. “Now I am very happy,” she shares. “I feel so much healthier. My knees don’t hurt. The pains in my chest are gone.

My metabolism is much faster. My energy level is up. I can go up and down all the stairs I need to and not feel out of breath.”

When women change their grocery shopping and cooking habits, they often bring their families along for the healthy ride.

Christie’s husband, Bryan, had lost his father to heart issues.

“When I decided to make a change, Bryan was right there with me. He has even lost some weight with me,” says Christie.

“I started out because I had to do it for me,” shares Christie.

“Over time, everyone in the family has gradually adjusted to healthy shopping and eating.” “We have Justin on the weekends, and he is willing to try anything healthy we cook. He is big into fitness and wants to be healthy,” says Christie.

Max will not eat his mom’s favorite healthful recipe, Pepper Pizzas, but has really come around to trying healthier foods.

“Mom, can we have the Brussels sprouts?” and, “Making this zucchini pasta is fun!” are just a few comments from Max that make Christie smile.

Zack is now out on his own and is opening up to cooking healthy at his own home. The “Hey Mom—that grilled chicken and [those] turkey burgers are not looking so bad anymore” statement makes Christie proud.

Kyle is out on his own also, and though he is making his own food decisions, he respects what he can bring into the house when he comes. Donuts for dessert—no, nice try, Kyle!

Ashley is also now out living on her own and Christie and Ashley share tips on cooking and eating healthier together.

“My journey is about overall health and happiness, and I’m so happy that our clan is getting healthier habits, too,” says Christie. “It is not easy, and it doesn’t stop when you reach your goal weight. It is a fight every day, but I am so much healthier and so much happier. It is worth the fight!”

CHRISTIE’S TIPS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SHOP, COOK, AND EAT HEALTHIER: • Buy fresh veggies and fruits—stay away from the frozen food.

• Don’t allow desserts in the house.

• Stick to the grocery list. (And don’t go when you are hungry!)

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• Read food labels at the store. (I look at carbs, calories, protein, and sugars.)

• Take in more protein than you do carbs every day to help get rid of stubborn belly fat.

• When shopping with the kids and they ask for unhealthy snacks or desserts, don’t say “No,” but ask them, “Is there a better choice we could make?” (My kids love sugar-free ice pops, and cheese sticks are a house favorite!)

• Say YES to spices!!! No calories and full of flavor. Allow yourself to go spice crazy!

• When eating out, you can order grilled chicken (pretty safe) and ask for things on the side to help manage sauces and extras.

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Angela Thomas with Gracie Katie Matthews with Cope

Lissa Stiles with Piedmont

Veronica Bowman with Punkin

Dr. Kristopher Eads

Angela Thomas

Imagine being a physician who daily practices dentistry, surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, pathology, parasitology, pharmacology, neurology, epidemiology, psychology and encounters infectious disease, sometimes all before lunch! This is the average day of Dr. Kristopher Eads, and he wears many hats in his practice.

From the moment you walk in Shallowford Animal Hospital, you know this is a place that loves animals. Angela Thomas, Receptionist at Shallowford Animal Hospital, brings her love of animals and helping them to her role at the practice. “As a wife, mom and homeschooler of three daughters, over the years my girls and I have had many an adventure, and our favorites involved rescuing, re-homing and volunteering with animals. Each encounter is a challenge, yet a time to learn new ways to treat animal injuries and illnesses. As a family, we would do research on treating animals and preventing disease, as well as training them, so they could be placed in a loving home. As my girls got older, I found myself needing to go back to work to ‘fund’ these rescues, and what better place to make a difference in the lives of animals than in a veterinary practice! I’ve been at Shallowford Animal Hospital for four months now, and I can’t imagine not having animals in my life,” Angela commented.

“Each day is different, and many times you don’t know what is going on with the animal, and unfortunately, unlike people, you can’t ask them what hurts or how they feel.

Veterinary Medicine is a blast and so rewarding, but it can be extremely taxing as well. We routinely encounter the high and excitement of a new puppy or kitten in one room and the next room over, we are consoling a crying owner that’s saying good-bye to a beloved family member. Some days you can add an emergency of a pet hit by a car with a worried owner, followed by a dog waking up from surgery howling. You just never know what to expect, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. My career as a veterinarian began when I operated a mobile veterinary service, Blue Ridge Mobile Veterinary Services (BRMVS), focusing primarily on large animals, like cattle and horses, as I continued to work as a relief vet for some small-animal practices. I had a desire to have my own, stand-alone, non-mobile practice and I purchased Shallowford Animal Hospital from a retiring Dr. Hermann in September 2016. For myself and my staff, what we do is all about the dedication we have to our clients and their pets, and we strive to exceed their expectations. We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional veterinary care, and we all share a love for what we do,” said Dr. Eads. Sharing a love for animals and working with them and the people who love them is what makes Shallowford Animal Hospital’s staff exceptional in their care.

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Veronica Bowman You could say that a love for animals and helping them runs in Veronica Bowman’s family. “Growing up, my mother was a veterinary assistant and a groomer, and she passed her passion for animals down to me. I love what I do, because we are a voice for the voiceless; animals can’t tell us what’s wrong, so it’s our job to figure it out, much like a puzzle. As a vet assistant, I have many responsibilities. You may find me in the pharmacy filling prescriptions, monitoring a patient under anesthesia, taking radiographs, cleaning teeth and educating clients about the general care of their pets. Just as you would build a relationship with your own physician or your child’s pediatrician, trusting your vet and their staff is important, so you can be confident you and your vet are doing

everything you can to give your pet the best life possible,” stated Veronica.

Katie Matthews Spending her summers on her grandfather’s farm as a child gave Katie Matthews an early love for animals. “I became interested in the veterinary field at an early age, maybe seven years old. I would help my grandpa raise beagles and take care of the cows, goats, and chickens. Thanks to my grandpa, I have always had a big heart for animals and knew that caring for God’s creatures in some way would be my calling. The relationship that we have with our clients is instrumental in giving their pets the best care possible. Having an understanding of what the animal has been experiencing, which can only be shared by the owner, helps Dr. Eads and the techs treat and care for the animal the best we can,” Katie said.

There’s no doubt that Dr. Eads and his staff at Shallowford Animal Hospital are making a difference in the lives of animals every day. As Dr. Eads said, “I thank God for giving me the ability to enhance the lives of animals and their humans.

I thank my wife, Dawn, for her help and unconditional support, and the staff at Shallowford Animal Hospital for their dedication and help every day to help what most people see as their family...their animals!” Dr. Eads said.

Lissa Stiles Having moved to the area from California to work and be closer to her parents, Lissa Stiles has a background in caring for animals. “I’ve been in the area for ten years and got into veterinary medicine as a vet tech after running a boarding kennel in Massachusetts for seven years. I have worked with animals in some capacity, kennels, animal hospitals and farm work, for over 27 years, and love what I do because it’s rewarding to help sick animals and rescue them. There are many things that make Shallowford Animal Hospital special, including top-notch, first-class medical care, as well as boarding, grooming and a commitment to rescue,” commented Lissa.

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The Silent Victims of Family Violence

BY FAMILY SERVICES Family violence is a significant public health concern that demands communitywide attention. The effects of domestic violence on women have been well documented; however, the impact on children who witness domestic violence has received less attention.

This is surprising, considering that an estimated three to four million children are at risk of being exposed to domestic violence each year.

These children are the silent victims of family violence Research shows that silent victims suffer a wide range of emotional and behavioral disturbances as a result of their exposure to family violence. In fact, children who grow up in violent homes often exhibit the same psychological and behavioral problems as children who have been abused.

Studies also show that children who witness domestic violence: • Are at greater risk of suffering from depression and anxiety; • May suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; • Are more likely to display oppositional, defiant behaviors than those from nonviolent homes; and • Sometimes engage in fighting, bullying, and stealing.

Witnessing violence in the home also affects a child’s academic achievement and behavior in the classroom. Children impacted by family violence have a greater risk of suffering from lower cognitive function and limited problemsolving skills. They may also experience delays in their speech and motor skills.

These cognitive issues, coupled with emotional and behavioral problems, impact performance in school. Children who witness family violence not only have poor interactions with authority figures, such as teachers, they also tend to have poor relationships with peers. They lack conflict resolution skills and have difficulties with anger management.

These behaviors can have a negative effect on the overall dynamics of the classroom. Research has shown that one student who exhibits disruptive behavior can significantly increase misbehavior among the other students in the classroom. Similar studies indicate that one disruptive student can also decrease the math and reading scores of the other students in the class.

Prevention is the best defense against family violence. Family Services Child Advocacy Center provides critical services and support that can lead a young child, and the child’s family, to well-being and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Fulton McSwain, a certified forensic interviewer at the Child Advocacy Center, has conducted hundreds of

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forensic interviews with children, some as young as three years old, who witnessed or were the victims of family violence, sexual assault, or abuse. Providing a full-time forensic interviewer reduces the need for a child victim to retell or revisit the traumatic experience over and over, and allows the child to begin the process of healing. In cases of child silent victims, McSwain says that early intervention can help them develop skills to cope and heal and to reduce negative consequences later in life.

What can you do?

Family violence and abuse occur throughout Forsyth County and across every neighborhood. Here are some of the ways you can personally begin today to help children and their parents live safely and securely.

1. Don’t look the other way. Speak out or call our confidential 24-hour Crisis Line: 336.723.8125 2. Be proactive in helping children of all ages develop attitudes and beliefs that lead to healthy relationships.

3. Teach peace at home by modeling nonviolent, respectful behavior among family members.

4. Support education programs that address bullying and teen dating violence.

You can be part of the solution. To learn more or to directly support our Family Violence Prevention Initiative, please visit familyservicesforsyth.org. Or call us at 336.722.8173.

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BY MARTIE EMORY

So

A Great School Year is in Sight!

much excitement surrounds the launch of the back-to-school season that it can be easy to overlook one of the most important elements of your child’s learning environment: their vision.

Happily, glasses can make quite the fashion statement these days, and convincing your kids and young teens to wear them isn’t the chore it once was, especially with the right vision specialists on your “back-to-school” team. At Hillcrest Vision in Winston-Salem, there’s a personal touch to every aspect of the eye exam, from a huge welcome at the front desk to the moment you pick up your new glasses and see what’s ahead of you in a whole new light!

Current patients of Hillcrest Vision are huge fans of Dr. Juawana Hall and Dr. Lisa McAllister, as well as their talented staff, which includes optician Joey Mahaffey, who’s ready to help your youngest family members navigate the world of finding frames that suit their personality.

The dedicated folks at Hillcrest Vision are known for providing awesome personalized attention when it comes to their patients’ individual needs. With so many of us glued to computer screens all day for work, many patients struggle to find the best mix in alternating between glasses and contacts, and

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choosing the right lens type for their particular daily routine. Although your child’s vision issues may be less complex, seeing experts who truly get to know them is the best path to healthy vision.

Why is this the best time of year to schedule your child’s vision exam? We asked Dr. Hall to zero in on her Top Five reasons to call now!

1. Eighty percent of learning is visual, and not every child will complain of a sight problem. It’s best to have them checked out, so they start the school year off right. Things to watch for— headaches, a slower reading speed than usual, poor comprehension, and reversing letters—can all be linked to eye or vision problems.

2. Contacts are actually a great option for kids—and a good way to start off the school year—with daily disposable contact lenses now widely available.

With no worries about cleaning and disinfecting, they make this the safest and easiest way to wear contact lenses, and are also perfect for parttime wearers.

3. We all feel it: the allergies that sometimes complicate the otherwise beautiful fall months. It’s almost time for those seasonal allergies to strike, and if that includes your child or teen, it’s best to get started on allergy medicines before the season hits and

your eyes fall victim to the irritation.

4. With our constant use of technology, a fall eye exam is also a smart time to have your child evaluated for any signs of digital eyestrain, and consider setting limits on screen time at home.

Two hours a day is the maximum recommended for healthy eyes, and this includes TV, iPads, and cell phones, as well as computers.

5. New fall eyewear styles have hit the market in a big way, making the once boring task of choosing a new pair of glasses now fun and exciting.

Current styles are so unique that many kids wear glasses without needing a prescription—to match their fashion choices—so there’s never been an easier or more stylish time to see the world more clearly!

Hopefully, you’re already reaching for the phone to make an appointment with Hillcrest Vision, conveniently located at 2341 Winterhaven Lane in Winston-Salem, just off Stratford Road.

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Bus Safety Solutions’ Extended Stop Arm –

“Putting a STOP to NOT STOPPING!”

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

Back

to school…it’s upon us! The relentless ads, the endless lists of necessary school supplies, the solemn looks on kids’ faces and the knowledge that the long summer days are winding down. For many of us, this is a welcomed transition back to a schedule, back to cooler weather and back to learning.

Before we know it, we’ll see those big, yellow buses morning and afternoon…picking kids up and dropping them off. We’ve all heard opinions on both sides of the aisle about the safety of school buses and what can be done to make them even safer.

One company hopes to make getting on and off of school buses safer with the Extended Stop Arm.

should be everyone’s priority. Calls are coming in from all over the country now inquiring about the Extended Stop Arm. My job is to educate, demonstrate and get the school districts on board to install the Extended Stop Arm that is proven to protect children.

It is the only safety device that can be added to the outside of the school bus that ‘physically’ protects the kids getting on and off the bus. It exceeds the Federal Standard 571.131 for school bus pedestrian safety devices and extends six-and-a-half feet into the adjacent lane of traffic. The visibility is amazing, and it truly aids the bus drivers in doing their most important job—keeping the kids safe.”

After two children were killed getting off their respective school buses in Forsyth County, something had to be done. “Robert Geyer was sitting at his kitchen table with his wife discussing the horrible events,” said Mary K. Adams, Director of Business Development for Bus Safety Solutions. “Mr. Geyer hit his fist on the table and said, ‘Someone should do something about this!’

His wife, Laura, put her hand on his shoulder and said, ‘Bob, that somebody might be you!’ So, he went to work to try to figure out a way to protect the kids getting on and off the school bus. He gathered some partners and came up with the Extended Stop Arm. He and the partners fully funded the venture to develop and patent the Extended Stop Arm.” This is not a minor problem, and the incidences of drivers passing stopped school buses is appalling. “There seems to be a total disregard for passing a stopped school bus,” said Adams. “In North Carolina alone, school buses are passed more than 3,100 times every single school day. Nationally, school buses are passed illegally more than 79,000 times in a single day. The cameras that are installed on the buses provide great detective work in getting the license plate, make and model of the car and maybe a picture of the driver. But, cameras cannot ‘physically’ protect the kids like the Extended Stop Arm. It is my opinion that monies the state is making on illegal passing of a stopped school bus should be put in a fund to go back to the schools to purchase safety equipment for the buses, such as Extended Stop Arms.”

Currently, the Extended Stop Arm is installed in 21 counties in North Carolina and now is being used in six states. North Carolina is leading the way with nearly 400 Extended Stop Arms installed and is setting the standard for school bus safety excellence nationwide. While this added safety measure seems like a nobrainer, getting it approved for Forsyth County school buses is not easy. “Our company was founded due to children being hit and killed in Forsyth County getting on and off the school bus,” said Adams. “We have made many efforts with the Forsyth County School Transportation Department, we have presented to the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Operations, and we have contacted the school board members. Readers who have children or know of children who ride the school bus are encouraged to speak up about getting the Extended Stop Arm on Forsyth County school buses. You can help by calling the Forsyth County School Transportation Department, the Forsyth County School Board, members of the City Council and your state representatives. Most school systems can afford the Extended Stop Arm, but some cannot. The state can provide help with reimbursement from time to time. However, it is important for the counties to add monies in their budget for the Extended Stop Arm year after year. Fundraisers, donations and direct gifts to the schools can also be an avenue to get the Extended Stop Arm on your school bus. I believe, if the Extended Stop Arm can save just one child, it is worth it, no matter what the cost!”

The success of this patented protection is dependent on getting the word out. “Every time we install the Extended Stop Arm, we try to get media involved,” said Adams. “It is very important to educate the public. Protecting our school-bus-riding children

For more information about Bus Safety Solutions and the Extended Stop Arm, call Mary K. Adams at 336.671.0838, e-mail her at mary.adams@bussafetysolutions.com or visit the website at www.bussafetysolutions.com.

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a College Dorm Room

BY MADISON LING

The

highlight of the summer before moving into college is finding lots of decorations and fun things to make your room feel like home, even while you’re away from home. Here are some tips to think about when you are making choices for decorating your dorm!

Check with your roommate first to try and coordinate decorations. Living in a space that matches will bring a sense of calmness, compatibility, and organization, even if that is the only neat thing about the room after the first few weeks. At the very least, come up with a color scheme, so that nothing clashes dramatically. One coordinating color ties together a room more than you would expect, so pick your favorite color and then focus on that color as an accent, with neutrals around it for a relaxing and comforting environment.

Think about what things will get dirty and what should be a dark color, so that dirt does not show. Dark rugs are great because you will get busy and all those good intentions to keep your room spotless will fly out the window. Instead of rolling up your fluffy white rug to take home to reuse, you will give up on the hair and dirt ingrained in the once-comfy, clean fibers and toss it in the trash, even after spending hundreds of dollars on it. With a darker color, like gray, it is much easier to hide the inevitable grime. However, the best, and cheapest, place to get a rug is simply Lowe’s, checking their samples for carpet and grabbing a couple of pieces and cutting them down to the size you need in your room.

Depending on the shape of the room, an L-shape configuration for your beds makes the space seem much bigger. And in addition to just moving the beds, don’t feel like you can’t move your furniture around. You might have ideas that work way better than the standard

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set-up the college goes by.

Bed risers make everything easier. And the ones with outlets for your phone and laptop chargers are a must, because dorm rooms have far fewer outlets than you expect for all the things college students need to plug in.

Space underneath your bed is vital for things like shoes, T-shirts, and pajamas, all of which can be placed in under-the-bed storage containers to make space in your small closet or wardrobe.

Lights of any variety are a great way to make your room cozier, but also way more practical. Dorm rooms tend to be cave-like and don’t really have very much light, natural or otherwise. Using light strands add to the ambiance for movie nights with friends or relaxing after a hard week of studying.

Command hooks are your best friend for any other wall décor you may choose, including all those cute Polaroids that look perfect dangling from the sparkly lights adorning the ceiling and walls.

Instead of buying an expensive Polaroid camera to take those cute square pictures that hang so well, just print a ton out from CVS or Walgreens, or check out Parabo Press to order pictures detailing your best high school memories to share with new college friends. Both sources make it super easy to get the product you want for that final special detail to really make your dorm your own personal space.

Finally, keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be perfect. Everyone wants that perfect “Instaready” picture to show off to all their friends on move-in day, but you have all year to redecorate, and you will want to add elements of your awesome freshman year, so leave room for aspects of your new life at college!

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BY DEBBIE LINVILLE Each month I spotlight two books guaranteed to delight readers and provide fun activities to further extend the meaning of each reading experience. With so many wonderful titles available, this is no easy task! I bring a 33-year teaching career, literacy expertise, and a passion for creating joyful readers for every column I write. I certainly hope you enjoy this month’s picks as much as I do.

The Transformative Power of Art in a Community “You my friends, are all artists.

The world is your canvas.” ~ Campoy and Howell

Right here in our own backyard, local artists are busily transforming the streets of downtown Winston-Salem into a fun and most inviting space…one mural at a time. Thanks to the creative talents of people like Laura Lashley, The AFAS Group (Arts for Art’s Sake), and many others, former dreary business exteriors along the Arts District (Sixth, N. Trade, and Liberty Streets) now showcase the beauty and diversity of the local community. The vibrant splashes of color and imaginative designs on these giant canvases provide passersby free access to an open-air art gallery, 24/7.

“Color spread through the streets. So did joy!” ~ Rafael López

But, street art is not confined to one-, two-, or three-story high murals. Lining sidewalks and sprinkling parks with trees and shrubbery, skillfully clipped into geometrical and fanciful topiaries, can also delight the senses. Most individuals are familiar with such horticultural marvels as Mickey, Minnie, and their friends throughout Disney theme parks, but there are also amazing topiary gardens to discover across the United States.

In fact, whimsical characters and shapes of all kinds may be just around the corner from where you live (psst…check out Reynolda Gardens).

“A town transformed by goodness and beauty…” ~ Eric and Terry Fan

MAYBE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL This empowering tale by Campoy and Howell is based on the true story of Rafael Lopez, a muralist, who led a communitywide transformation of his once-drab neighborhood in San Diego, California (now called the Urban Art Trail). In this lively narrative, Mira, a young girl who loves to create, uses her passion and imagination to add a splash of color to her gray city, one small piece of art at a time. Mira finds a kindred spirit in a muralist with a “pocket full of paintbrushes” who is passing through town. “Maybe... something beautiful,” he thinks as he looks at a painting Mira tapes to a dreary wall. One by one, neighbors join in the frenzy of writing sidewalk poems and creating murals with Mira and the newcomer. As they fill the streets with laughter, dancing, bold colors and lively shapes, they makeover the neighborhood, one brushstroke at a time. This story is a testament to the power of art and the beautiful things that can happen when a community comes together for a common purpose! Readers will enjoy the back matter that explains the “story behind the story.”

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THE NIGHT GARDENER Like the aforementioned title, this thought-provoking tale by brothers Eric and Terry Fan is on the 2017 ALA Notable Children’s Books list. The story opens with a double- page monochromatic spread of townspeople, heads hung low, shuffling along the cracked sidewalks, amid rundown homes and unkempt lawns in the town of Grimloch. The heroes of this narrative are an orphan boy, William, and a magical gardener who becomes the catalyst for neighborhood change. Each day, residents wake up to a delightfully different topiary more incredible than the last, and with each new “quiet miracle,” they take time to appreciate the beauty around them. As the story unfolds, the illustrations brighten—reflecting the revitalization that is happening on Grimloch Lane. One evening, amid falling leaves signaling the end of summer, the Night Gardener invites William to help him clip and shape whimsical topiaries…the community-rejuvenation torch is passed. The trees eventually lose their leaves and their fantastical animal shapes, but it is clear that the changes in the lives of those who call Grimloch home will endure forever.

Extension Activities: GARDENING The Night Gardener demonstrates the joy that comes from working to beautify the local community through gardening efforts. Research is clear: getting your hands in the dirt is a good thing! There are numerous benefits associated with gardening (e.g., opportunity for exercise, improved health, and social interaction). If there is a garden in your community (flower, fruits and vegetables, herb, shrubs, etc.), ask your parent if you can contribute in some way. If not, get help in creating your own little garden at home—a ground plot, raised bed, planter, or even an empty soup can will work.

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MURAL PAINTING The word “mural” originates from the Latin word “murus,” meaning, “wall.” Murals have been around since the beginning of time. From early cave etchings to modern-day street art, people have been sharing their stories, values, and dreams. Just like muralist Rafael Lopez in Maybe Something Beautiful, you can brighten the lives of others by creating a mural to express what matters most to you. If it is not possible to create your mural on a permanent surface, make a temporary mural on a large roll of paper and tape it to a wall. Use paints, markers, crayons, chalk, colored pencils, or even pieces of cut/ torn paper to make your masterpiece. You are only limited by your imagination!

ART AND WRITING In the opening spreads, the Fan brothers, using a stick, cleverly show William how to draw an owl on the ground in front of the orphanage, foreshadowing the first topiary William and his neighbors will discover the following morning. When interviewed, the Fan brothers stated that they built the story of The Night Gardener around a drawing they did years before (the owl topiary). If you could work with The Night Gardener to create a tree topiary, what would it look like? Would it be an animal, object, person, or something else? Would it be real or imagined? Sketch several possibilities and select your favorite one to create a final product, using any art materials you like (e.g., construction paper for the trunk and branches, and paint for the character). Once you have completed your topiary art, be sure to tell or write a story to accompany your artwork. Share your masterpiece and story with someone.

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The Tools of a Successful School Year

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

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banner of bold letters welcoming the start of another school year is often the first step of mental preparation; yet, the tools required to equip students with a feeling of empowerment come from somewhere else. Surprisingly, they are not found in a container or a zippered pouch. They come from within every student who has asked him- or herself important questions, such as, “Why did I run late most mornings?” “Why was it always hard to find my class notes at the end of the day?” Or, possibly, “How can I work smarter, and not harder?” It’s the year to be well prepared. With uncertainty looming overhead in the form of a new schedule and rules, expectations and a more challenging curriculum, one aspect is certain. As long as students have an organizational plan prepared before the start of school, the stepping stones will already be in place to go… forward!

THE MORNING ROUTINE We all have obstructions, which prevent us from walking out the door to reach our destination. If you know the problem, determining the solution can be easy. Since the body will need extra sleep that first week of school and during daylight savings, plan to go to bed earlier. If you have been spending most of the morning trying on a variety of outfits, plan your clothes the night before.

By using the “right tools,” you can solve any problem.

• Make a decision to keep your backpack, coat, and shoes in the same location. Would a wall hook make a difference?

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• Place snacks in your lunch bag the night before.

• Designate a time to sit down and eat the most important meal of the day - breakfast ORGANIZATION Every teacher has a requirement for organization; perhaps this is defined as several notebooks or binders, and specific colored folders. With supplies needed for each class, it can be overwhelming to not only maintain them, but also to carry the weight. It’s up to you to create a viable working system. It will take time to try new methods. Every tweak will help you stay ahead.

• If you tend to lose homework, why not have one pocketed folder labeled homework?

• Start the practice of labeling all class notes with the day’s date and a title.

Make the effort to keep all notes in a sequential order, including handouts. Every tool you utilize effectively will save time and unnecessary worry.

• Keep your assignment/homework journal opened during class to save time and ensure important dates and assignments are recorded.

• In the first month of school, create a list of materials required each evening. It will help you save time and ease your load.

• Backpacks are resourceful tools, do not carry anything in them that is not essential.

Home, Study, and Personal Time: Options abound within a school.

Based on your interests, gifts, and talents, you can become actively involved in a large number of afterschool activities. Before students say, “Absolutely!” to everything, think about your first responsibility. Every student needs time to engage in more than just school-related activities.

With over-abundant obligations, students must put family, friends, and themselves second. Finding the right balance can be challenging; think first before committing.

• Create a weekly plan to help you visualize your week’s commitments.

• Start rereading your notes after every class and correct all quizzes and tests.

• Determine whether you are a visual, auditory, or tactile learner to see how your gifts can help you learn effectively.

• Give up “procrastination” and “cramming.”

• Stick to your personal promises and your plan.

Reflection: Whether it is on a test, quiz, paper, project, or report card, a grade often reveals emotion, which lasts no longer than a few seconds; yet, why are the “big” questions not analyzed?

Students can improve if they take the time to reflect on what “effort” or “strategy” helped to achieve the grade. Why not learn from big mistakes or reap the rewards from a new strategy, which achieved a high grade? Reflection can help students challenge their abilities and build confidence! The only hindrance is you; this year, surrender to positive changes!

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What Teachers & Administrators Want Parents to Know Before School Begins

BY KORI MACKALL, Director of Communications, The Piedmont School

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families are taking their final beach trips, squeezing in one more summer camp, or trying to figure out exactly how many days/hours/minutes/seconds are left until their kids head back to the classrooms, teachers and administrators are zoned in on preparing for another wonderful school year. In fact, many have been making preparations from the moment students walked out the school doors on their last day of school. As summer winds down, and a new school year gears up, here are 10 Things Teachers & Administrators Want Parents To Know Before School Begins: 1) Take a deep breath; we are all in this together. Whether you are sending your first child to kindergarten or last child into their senior year, the beginning-school jitters affect us all. Remember to take a deep breath, enjoy the moment, and know that teachers and administrators start every year with the goal of it being the best year yet.

2) Emphasize attendance to your child. Attendance is one of the top predictors of educational success and grooming children to understand they have to show up to succeed is giving them a huge head start.

3) Try not to carry over negative experiences from previous school years. We know that there are ups and downs in a child’s educational career. We know that there are teachers that may not have meshed well with your child. But try to view the start of each new school year as just that, a fresh new start.

4) Find a communication system that works for you—and stick to it (and tell us what it is!). Whether it be texting, e-mail, phone calls, weekly communication folders or daily agenda notes, decide what the best way is for the school to contact you, and let the teacher and front office know.

5) School calendars belong on the refrigerator! As we gear up toward a more technologically driven society, we have begun to lack appreciation for hard copies. Make sure to keep a hard copy of your child’s school calendar for the whole year on the front door of your refrigerator. This is the best chance for keeping up with Early Release Days, Teacher Workdays, Vacation Days, and any long-range planned events.

6) Be cautious about speaking negatively about administrators/teachers, school rules, curriculums, or assignments in front of your child. Children, even the older ones, are sponges and overhearing frustrations or complaints (even if well-deserved) can change a child’s

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perception of an academic situation and, even worse, can negate its importance to them. If they hear that their math homework is “absolutely ridiculous” over and over, then they will begin to believe it is frivolous and that will carry over into their day-to-day attitude at school. If there are concerns with assignments, personnel, or school rules, they should be addressed in private, with the necessary adults involved.

7) Make sure to communicate big changes in the home.

While we value and respect your privacy, it is important to share big life- changing events (death in the family, divorce/separation, moving homes, issues with siblings or family members, etc.). Share these things with a school counselor, administrator or a teacher you trust, so we can be on the look-out for any sudden changes in behavior or any signs of a struggle.

8) The beginning of the year is overwhelming for us all. We want to make sure everything is in place, but we can never predict the last- minute changes or the surprises that come our way on day one, no matter how well or how long we prepare. Please have patience with us while the beginningof-the-year kinks are worked out.

9) Teachers and Administrators are humans. Contrary to popular belief among some students, we are not preprogrammed robots or aliens here to take over our students’ minds. We are human, and with that, mistakes will be made. We try to hold ourselves to the highest of professional standards, and we care deeply about what we do in our classrooms or our buildings, but from time to time we make mistakes. We misspell names; we accidentally mark a question incorrect when it is correct; we call your work line when you told us not to; we forget to send home the copy of the test you asked to see; these things will happen. We will try to make sure that we are on our pre-programmed super-robot game more days than not, but just remember, we make mistakes, too.

10) 99% of all teachers and administrators are in this profession for the right reasons. That makes the odds pretty good that we will love your child like they are our own. We will educate your child to the best of our abilities with as much passion as we want them to carry forth into their own lives. We will be a champion for them.

We will challenge them. We will hold them accountable the way the world will. We will be there to pick them up when they fall (and they will from time to time), and we will hopefully become some of the most influential and important mentors of their lives.

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Grandfather Mountain:

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Grandfather Mountain is a favorite

destination for many visiting (or living in) North Carolina. Set in picturesque Linville, NC, just a few miles from Boone and Appalachian State University, Grandfather Mountain is a non-profit nature preserve and travel attraction visited by nearly 300,000 people per year. It’s probably most famous for its Mile High Swinging Bridge, a 228-foot suspension bridge spanning an 80foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation.

And, of course, Grandfather Mountain boasts incredible views from its various peaks. On a clear day, one can see over 100 miles, even all the way to the downtown skyline of Charlotte!

Conservation efforts are a priority, not only for the natural landscaping, but for the local wildlife.

Grandfather Mountain’s Nature Preserve is an excellent example of the care and devotion keepers demonstrate for the wildlife in the area.

The park is home to a number of native animals, including black bears, cougars, otters, eagles, and more. As a part of their ongoing initiative to educate others about native wildlife, Grandfather Mountain offers a Keeper for a Day experience that shouldn’t be missed.

Offered on Tuesdays between April and October, guests may sign up for an up-close look at how the animals are cared for and learn more about their behaviors. Space is limited, and if you’re interested, sign up soon! I promise—it’s worth the drive and it’s worth the time!

OUR STORY When my husband and I learned of Grandfather Mountain’s Keeper for a Day experience, we knew we had to try it. Since Grandfather Mountain is almost a two-hour drive from our home, we set our alarm clocks extra early and arrived at 8 AM. After meeting the REAL Keepers, including Alexis and Deborah, we signed our liability waivers. Then, we were off!

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Keeper for a Day First, we met the four otters who call the Grandfather Mountain Nature Preserve home, and they were delightful. So much fun to watch! We arrived with their breakfast, and while they were eating, Deborah began the task of cleaning out their bedding, while Alexis took us to their outdoor habitat. We helped with poop patrol (as fun a job as these people have, this is the less-than-glamorous component!) and collected the enrichment toys.

On a side note, all of the animals are given daily enrichment experiences to keep them engaged and curious.

After we had taken care of the otters, we went to the first of three bear habitats.

This first habitat is home to four bears, all of whom were eager for their own breakfast, which consisted of an apple, orange, a carrot, sweet potato, and other food (think dog food, but for a bear). Each bear was safely enclosed and focused on her meals, so we made our way into their habitat. Rolling hills, rocks, and a stunning panoramic view of the mountains make this a piece of real estate many would love to claim for their own. However, the presence of several bear dens reminds one of whose turf they are really on! I teased my husband a bit about celebrating his birthday with a poo bucket, but he was grinning from ear to ear! This was his idea of the best kind of party—being a part of nature, and an experience so unique, you can’t help but want to jump in and be a part of every aspect!

During our visit, the cougar habitat was being remodeled, so the cougars were not on display for the general public. However, we weren’t the general public on this particular day! I was thrilled because my husband loves cougars! They are his favorite animal, and he’s wanted to see them up close and personal.

Three cougars call Grandfather Mountain home. Two are two-year-old brother and sister, and they live together, yet separate from Aspen, a 14-year-old male.

With everyone outside, we began the process of cleaning out their rooms. If you’re a cat person, just imagine your cat’s bedding and playthings jumbosized! We cleaned the floors and bedding before putting everything back in its place. One of the keepers, Alexis, had brought bamboo shoots from her home for the cougars to play with, and we prepared some additional enrichment toys for them. And you guessed it—big kitties like boxes just as much as their smaller counterparts!

I could go on and on…we saw eagles, owls, and a skunk, too! This was a memorable experience that any nature and animal lover should try. We’ll definitely be back! We had fun, created memories, and have an amazing respect for these people who commit their lives to the care of these incredible animals.

To learn more about Grandfather Mountain’s Keeper for a Day experience, visit them online at Grandfather.com or call 800-468-7325. Be sure to keep up with them on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and, of course, Trip Advisor!

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Celebrating 15 Years of Educating Children

BY MEGAN TAYLOR ocated in downtown Winston-Salem, The Arts Based School is known for its curriculum centered in the arts. According to Principal Robin Hollis, the school teaches the NC Standard Course of Study through music, dance, drama, and visual arts. However, educating through the arts isn’t the only thing the school is known for. This year, they will be celebrating their 15th anniversary.

“It’s quite exciting to see that we’ve been able to deliver on the promise of our charter. In the early years of the school, it took many dedicated parents, educators, and community partners, pioneers really, to translate the courageous vision of our charter into an actual school with children and regulations and all the complications of creating something from scratch,” said Hollis.

The Arts Based School is a charter school, meaning it is a public school supported by state, federal, and local tax dollars.

Principal Hollis states that the school adheres to state and federal laws governing public schools, such as attendance laws, state testing requirements, etc.

“We accept all students by lottery. The only residential requirement is that you must live in North Carolina. In fact, we serve families from 21 different zip codes. As a charter school, we are not part of the local school system. We are not governed by the local school board or superintendent. Instead, we have our own voluntary board of directors made up of community leaders, business people, attorneys, parents, etc. Charter Schools were created by the NC Legislature to provide choices for parents and also to be a place of innovation. In contrast to school reform, charter schools provide the opportunity to create a school, as opposed to changing a school. Each charter school is designed from a vision of the charter. Again, our vision is to teach, motivate, and invigorate students’ learning through the arts,” said Hollis.

Students can attend the school from kindergarten through eighth grade. Parents can complete applications for enrollment to enter their child in the school’s lottery system. The vision of The Arts Based School is what brought Hollis and her family to the school. Shortly after relocating from Boston, Hollis couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join such a unique school concept.

“I joined the school during the first year, choosing it as a parent for my daughter who was entering kindergarten. The mission and vision of the school were a perfect match for what I expected for my daughter’s education. It was also a perfect match for me. My family had just relocated, and I had planned to stay home with my young son. However, I couldn’t resist the 58 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

interesting concept and opportunity to make a real difference in education. It was my first year as a school administrator. I’m not sure any other administrator would have been naïve enough to think the idea would work. It took a tremendous amount of time and work,” said Hollis.

She often jokes that The Arts Based School is her third child, with all of the joys and challenges it brings. As for the school’s 15th anniversary, no specific date or celebration is yet planned.

However, the students’ learning and success are celebrated daily throughout the year.

“We try to celebrate children and their learning and the success of a community, recognizing there is always something new to focus our attention and creativity on. We are constantly reviewing how we do things and how to make things work better,” said Hollis.

This constant striving for the best has paved a bright future for The Arts Based School. Plans for expansion are in the works, as well as adding new classrooms to the middle-school building and a new black-box theater. This theater was created with financial support from one of the school’s former board members, Alex Ewing.

“We are quickly outgrowing our spaces. Currently, we serve 520 students, but each year during the lottery, we have over 300 students that are added to a wait list. We cannot accommodate all of the families who would like to have their children educated at our school. Although charter schools are public schools, we don’t receive bond money or lottery funds. All construction for our facilities must be funded through fundraising. We were able to do this four years ago when we expanded from an elementary school to a K-8 school. A capital campaign was launched, and the community helped us build our middleschool facility,” said Hollis.

According to Hollis, in addition to being a great school, they also have an amazing group of educators. In the future, Hollis would like to see the educators sharing their expertise and best practices in a larger conversation of public education and preparing students.

“It’s hard to say what they future holds, especially when you have such a creative group of committed people, dreaming and creating great things for children. I do believe I have the greatest job in the world. I get to spend my days in the presence of children, doing work that I think is very important and meaningful. What could be better?” said Hollis.

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LETTING GO IS HARD TO DO August is a time for new beginnings for students; however, for parents of children venturing off to college for the first time, it’s also a time for letting go. It’s the moment parents begin to learn the true dichotomy of parenting, whereby our roles transition from that of the all-consuming provider of knowledge, safety, and security, of all the necessities of life, to one of advisor and occasionally counselor when needed, and still to some extent main financial resource. This parenting transition can be difficult for a variety of reasons.

And then comes the dichotomy. After all the time caring for their every need, suddenly one day they look up at you, and they’re ready to make their own choices and decisions.

You may or may not agree with the choices they make, but nevertheless, they’re grown now, and they’re entitled to make those choices for themselves. As a parent, you can only hope you’ve provided the right guidance to help them make the best choices for their lives, but it’s not entirely up to you. Why, even the finest parents can have children who venture off on paths that are less than the best for them; it’s regrettable, but it happens sometimes. If you’re fortunate though, they make good choices, sometimes even ones you’ve never even considered, and turn out to be far greater than you ever imagined. That’s when you know you’ve been truly blessed.

When your child is born into this world, they look up at you with total and complete dependence. This is scary at first for many new parents—the thought that your child’s entire existence depends on you. The upside is that this moment of fear doesn’t last long, whether it’s hearing your newborns cooing that “Although, technically, ‘Once a parent, always a parent,’ embraces your heart, or hearing the cry of your role at this point in their lives diminishes hunger that makes you significantly. . . . You learn to see them in a different quickly jump into action way now, a more grown-up perspective; and eventually and brings you out of your dismay. they learn to do the same with you.”

From that very first day, they look to you as their parents for all the essentials of life and a whole lot more. As they grow, they need your help to learn to sit up, crawl and eventually learn to walk. They need you to teach them words, so they can communicate, something that eventually can come back to haunt you when they’re older (but that’s another story).

They need protection, guidance, understanding, compassion, empathy, a helping hand or a listening ear when they feel they’ve been wronged. They need help with their homework, learning responsibilities, how to set goals and plan their future.

Occasionally, even, they need a shoulder to lean on when an important relationship goes away.

And this is by far a short list of all the individual things that a child requires of you from the moment they are born until it’s time to begin their life on their own.

For nearly two decades or more in some cases, your mind as a parent has been conditioned constantly to be taking care of them in one way or another; thinking ahead when they fail to do so and helping them plan what to do next, all with the intent of making their life as good as, or better than, your own.

Regardless of the direction they choose, one thing is for sure: letting go is hard to do.

Although, technically, “Once a parent, always a parent,” your role at this point in their lives diminishes significantly from what it’s been for so very long. On their end, they’re excited about their newfound freedom and the inspiring things that lie ahead for them. From your perspective, however, it’s a different feeling altogether.

Transitioning from a parent who is needed for practically everything, to a role that resembles more that of a very close friend, is one that catches you by surprise.

Even though I’m not completely at this point yet in my life, I can empathize with those parents that have been in, or are currently going through, this process in their own. I imagine the upside of this new relationship is that even though you’ll never stop worrying and caring about them, the day-to-day responsibilities of watching over them are no longer a stress on you. You learn to see them differently now, with a more grown-up perspective; and eventually, they learn to do the same with you. And if you’re even more fortunate, you get to have grandchildren and watch your children go through their own parenting cycle, while you get to sit on the sidelines and simply do all the fun stuff with them. Probably not such a bad deal after all!

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The Wannabees

You’re Never Too Old to Take the Field!

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

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are a few things that come with approaching 60 years of age. Many restaurants and businesses offer senior discounts, and some see retirement on their horizon, with more time to spend with their friends, doing what they want to do. But would you ever think of joining a women’s senior softball team when you turn 60? For a group of local ladies, they decided that this time in their lives was perfect to pursue their love of softball and formed “The Wannabees.”

The Wannabees, a women’s senior softball team, have been playing together for 15 years since Nora Stephens, Candy Newsome, Judy Holder, and Brent Russell formed the team. Some people have asked the ladies, “Why the name, The Wannabees?” The answer is rather simple. “The team began as a 55-and-over group, with the youngestage player determining which age group you could participate in.

When the team started, some of the players were reflecting on their past years as younger players and all the good times they had, and would ask, “Wouldn’t you wannabe there again?”—thus the name.

After ten years, the Wannabees elected to create two teams, a 55+, and a 60+. “However, when both teams can’t field a team, we can combine both age groups to provide a team with double the amount of depth, support, fun, and experience. Two years ago, the teams became the 60+ team and 65+ team,” said Diane Eaton, Wannabee team member.

Presently, The Wannabees have 30 talented players who have played many years and are still quite competitive and love the game. You might ask exactly how competitive can these ladies be with all the possible injuries that could happen? “Yes, we get hit by the ball, take falls, wear knee braces and padding, run a little slower and play hurt, but don’t take us lightly. We still have the heart and desire to play like in our younger days,” Diane commented. For the ladies of The Wannabees, it’s not all about the game, there’s a lot of heart and camaraderie involved, too.

“The Wannabees’ season starts off in January of each year with a supper and meeting with the coaches, Robbie Jackson, Jim Morgan, and Greg Hendrix. In March, practices begin on every Tuesday and Sunday. We must loosen up the bones, oil the gloves and plan the schedule for the season. We typically play in the Piedmont Plus Senior Games in Winston-Salem in June and the North Carolina State Senior Games in October. We also look to play games against other senior softball teams in Graham, Charlotte, and Salisbury. Women’s senior softball in North Carolina is a large community of friends who support and love to compete,” stated Diane. These ladies are serious about their competition and have the awards to prove it.

“The National Senior Games occur every two years with teams from all over the United States and Canada. In 2005, The Wannabees won the bronze medal in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2013, The Wannabees 60+ team were the National Class A gold medal winners, coming up through the losers’ bracket to beat a team from El Paso, TX, and placing seven players on the All-American list. This past June, the games were held in Birmingham, AL. The Wannabees 60+ and 65+ teams started out well, but we just didn’t finish where we wanted to. Over the years we’ve had quite a few 1st- and 2nd- place finishes,” Diane said. While anyone can come out and play with the team, prior experience is helpful.

“All of the ladies on The Wannabees teams know how to play the game of softball and, most importantly, love the game and each other,” commented Diane. Sounds like a pretty good way to spend your time and make good friends, too!

For more information on The Wannabees, check out their page on Facebook or contact Chuck Vestal at City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department.

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AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

On

Friday, October 6th, spend the day getting inspired and motivated by some of the top leadership experts at the Live2Lead event. The event will run from 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Sponsored by Goad Global Leadership, LLC, Live2Lead is an event broadcast live from Duluth, Georgia to many locations. The WinstonSalem location is Old Town Baptist Church.

Attendees will experience world-class leadership training and leave with practical tools and ideas they can immediately use in their personal life, businesses, organizations, and churches.

“Live2Lead is more of an experience than an event. Attendees are small business leaders, large business leaders, professionals in the community, government workers, etc. They can come and meet other community leaders at this event. I love the diversity the attendees bring every year. It is a valuable experience to be among fellow leaders from all different walks of life,” explained Rick Speas, certified coach, trainer, and speaker with The John Maxwell Team.

According to Speas, attendees will have time to mingle before the event starts and during intermission. Live2Lead is being led

by Speas and Chuck and Amanda Goad.

Chuck is the founder of Goad Global Leadership, LLC. Chuck and Amanda are certified coaches, trainers, and speakers with The John Maxwell Team, as well.

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Bestselling author and one of the world’s most influential speakers, John Maxwell, created the concept for the Live2Lead Simulcast. Maxwell saw this type of event as a way to bring leadership training and gifted speakers to those around the world.

During this half-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to hear numerous speakers, including Maxwell and money management and leadership expert, Dave Ramsey. Other event speakers are Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen and leadership expert, and Warrick Dunn, former NFL running back and partner of the Atlanta Falcons.

“This is the fourth year for the event and my family has attended every year. Also, I bring my staff and leadership team to the experience. My twins are 26 years old now, and the valuable information attendees learn at Live2Lead is something I wanted to expose my kids to,” added Speas.

Tickets for Live2Lead can be purchased at www.121winston.com. Early bird tickets are currently on sale until August 15th for $70.

After August 15th, registration will stay open until October 4th with regular-priced tickets at $97.

“We have husbands, wives, employers, employees, college students, etc. come to this event. There is really no age limit.

However, I would say high school students would be the youngest. Live2Lead is during the week, which may conflict with

school, but even students can benefit from the leadership training offered by the speakers,” said Speas.

Since the first Live2Lead event in 2013, attendance has grown every year. Fifty participants attended the first year, between 125-130 the second year, and last year over 200 people attended. This year, they are hoping to have around 400 attendees.

“We were so blessed the first three years and we are hopeful and prayerful to have more people come join the experience this year. We would love to double last year’s numbers. There is plenty of room in the facility. So far, we have had a good response of people registering, and there is still time to sign up,” urged Speas.

“When people come, they will walk into a room filled with energy and cutting-edge leaders in our community. The teaching from the speakers is world-class and each participant will leave realizing they’ve been a part of an experience that can afford them new opportunities for personal and professional growth. What a person learns during the Live2Lead experience can be implemented right away. I’m excited for what this year’s event has to offer,” Speas confided.

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Coach

Clawson began his leadership at the helm of Wake Forest Football four years ago with a young squad of believers. He brought with him a strong reputation for building winners both on and off the field, and no doubt he has continued that success with the Demon Deacons. Now, in his fourth season, those players have become experienced upperclassmen and, combined with some very talented newcomers, are fully adept in Coach Clawson’s system. That’s sure to spell success once more for the Deacons who finished 7-6 last season and won the Military Bowl, defeating the Temple Owls 34-26 at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. This season’s home slate will definitely provide plenty of excitement and action on the field for Wake Forest fans. Just take a look…

The Deacons host six home games this season at BB&T Field, beginning Thursday, August 31st with the season opener against Presbyterian College from Clinton, South Carolina out of the Big South Conference.

Kickoff is set for 6:30pm. The Blue Hose are led by Head Coach Tommy Spangler, a former defensive back on the 1980 University of Georgia football National Championship team that defeated Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Spangler has

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garnered a number of Coach of the Year honors and is considered a defensive specialist. It should be a good test for Wake Forest on opening night.

Next, the Deacons celebrate Homecoming against Utah State at 3pm on Saturday, September 16th. The Aggies are out of the Mountain West Conference that produced seven bowl teams last season.

The only time these two teams have met was in 2014 when Utah State took the win 36-24 at home in Maverik Stadium. True freshman quarterback John Wolford threw for 257 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in that game. The Deacons are highly motivated to avenge that loss this season.

On Saturday, September 30th, the (ESPN) preseason #2 ranked Florida State Seminoles will embark on their first true road game of the season when they visit BB&T Field. After winning the National Championship in 2013, and then competing in the inaugural College Football Playoff in 2014, the Noles have had three losses in each of their last two seasons. Could this be the year the Deacons become one of those losses on their schedule? This team surely believes so.

Wake Forest fans get another treat on Saturday, October 28th when Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson and the (Sporting News) preseason #12 ranked Louisville Cardinals come to visit.

This team finished second in the Atlantic Division last season, and they’re hoping for their chance at the College Football Playoff picture this year; although this Deacon squad could put a damper on those plans.

It should be an exciting showdown Deacon fans will not want to miss.

The NC State Wolfpack make their appearance on Saturday, November 18th.

The Pack are coming off a roller coaster season where they finished 7-6. However, there was their most memorable victory over Notre Dame on the “Hurricane Matthew” rain-soaked field celebrating 50 years at Carter-Finley Stadium, and State also won three of its last four games including the Independence Bowl victory over Vanderbilt. This game is sure to draw a crowd.

Finally, on Saturday, November 25th, Wake Forest hosts its final home game of the season against the Duke Blue Devils. The Blue Devils finished 4-8 last season and missed out on a bowl game, however, they were able to get a big win over rival UNC

and bring the Victory Bell back to Durham. This game provides fans with a great way to cap off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Turkey and Wake Forest football, it just doesn’t get any better!

Wake Forest Athletics is excited to offer some fantastic highly flexible ticket plans that are sure to fit every fan’s budget and allow them to see these eagerly anticipated games this season.

The Deacon Hill package (four season tickets for $120) is always a popular choice and has a history of selling out. In addition to their full season ticket plans, they offer customized two, three and four-game mini-packages with prices starting at just $50. Single game and group tickets are also available now.

Fans should note there will be a number of promotional days this season. These include Youth Football Day, Band and Cheer Day, Scout Day and Church Day. Each promotion will include tickets to the game, and some will provide opportunities to perform at halftime. For inquiries about any of these promotional days, please call Wake Forest Athletics at (888) 758.DEAC (3322), extension 1.

On Game Day, fans can come early and enjoy the Lowe’s Foods Deacon Tailgate Town on Piccolo Lane offering delicious food and drinks from vendors, interactive games and fun tailgating opportunities with friends and family while listening to the live “Countdown to Kickoff” Radio Show with Stan Cotten and Dave Goren as part of the pre-game show. This family friendly event

begins three hours before kickoff, and admission is free. All this and more is sure to make your game day experience the best.

On Saturday, August 19th, beginning at 5pm, the tradition continues with the annual Wake Forest Fan Fest. Meet the players and coaches of the Wake Forest Fall sports teams, along with the spirit squad at BB&T Field, get autographs, enjoy good food and drinks, and for the younger fans, they have inflatable games, face painting and even a special appearance by the Demon Deacon mascot.

Everyone enjoys special giveaways and more at this family friendly event, free and open to the public. It’s also a perfect time for fans to purchase season tickets to join in all the excitement this fall.

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Constellations:

How I Wonder What You Are

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

From

the time of infancy, we instinctively introduce our children to the brilliant stars above through the timeless song, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” and the popular nursery rhyme “Star Light, Star Bright.”

Within a few years, young children will eventually be caught parting their bedroom curtains and observing the brilliant stars almost every night. Once a “stargazer” is developed, it doesn’t take long before a child begins asking questions beyond the clouds and weather, and reaches the topic of space.

SEEING CLEARLY The stargazer will not want to experience alone the splendor of the world above. She will want to share the moment with you, especially on a clear night while lying on a blanket in the back yard. The “teachable moment” will perhaps present itself quickly in a rush of questions.

Take time to provide answers, but ask questions for your child to ponder or research. Young learners will want to know why the moon is sometimes present, and other times absent from the sky. She may find your description of a shooting star, a meteor, or the fact that the nearest star is 26 million miles away, fascinating. Not all children can handle the weight of binoculars; therefore, you may want to invest in a telescope or binoculars designed for the age of your child.

TIP: A sketch pad or notebook would be a valuable tool for a young stargazer. Writing down questions, facts, or drawing a pattern found in the sky and the season it was noticed can help children determine answers, and record additional questions.

A HISTORY OF STARGAZERS For as long as people could look up to the skies, the study of the stars has been a topic of great interest.

Some people named the patterns in the sky after objects, such as “The Big Dipper,” or “The Great Square,” or animals, namely, “The Lion,” or “The Great Bear.” The names we still use today are derived from the Greeks and Romans, who named the constellations after the heroes in their stories. By learning about the legendary stories of mythology, today’s stargazers can have a greater appreciation of the stars by linking a story with a constellation.

• “URSA MAJOR”: One of the easiest constellation to find is the “Big Dipper.” It appears in the form of a ladle, comprising seven stars, and the position changes according to the season of the year. (The ladle can be

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filled in summer and upside down in winter.) With the help of the Big Dipper, stargazers can find the “Great Bear’s” tail and Ursa Major (the Great Bear himself). It was believed the Queen of the Gods, Hera, was jealous of a young woman named Callisto. To keep her safe, the King of the Gods, Zeus, changed Callisto into a great bear.

• “ORION”: More advanced stargazers will be interested to find Orion between the months of December and March. While it contains seven stars, Orion is the brightest, “Betelgeuse” is noticeably a large red star, and “Rigel” appears as a large blue star. The three stars align in the center to form “Orion’s Belt.” If stargazers can find Orion, known as “The Hunter,” they will also identify another bright star, below and to the left, called “Sirius,” the “Dog Star.” To know the significance, the story tells of a giant hunter named Orion, and his dog, Sirius. Orion chased seven sisters, hoping to make one his wife. When they asked Zeus for help, he turned them into birds, which left the hunter alone with his Sirius following at his heels.

TIP: Learning about the constellations is a scientific art. Not all stars can be seen throughout the year. With many of the constellations, stargazers will need to know how to use a compass, and in which direction to face. Children can practice using a compass by creating backyard maps with concise directions.

“Twinkle, twinkle little star.” By learning more about you, I can discover more about where you are!

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Whitening strips have become popular tools for removing yellow stains.

But while simple and safe for adults, it’s recommended that children and adolescents not use these at-home bleaching products. Reasons include: Amount of hydrogen peroxide Whitening strips work by coating the teeth with hydrogen peroxide for the product’s directed amount of time, which can range from 15 to 60 minutes. These at-home bleaching products can contain a hydrogen peroxide concentration of up to 13 percent. The higher the concentration, the greater the chance for adverse effects in children.

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Lack of data Whitening strips are relatively new. With the lack of evidence supporting their safety when used by kids, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) cannot rule that there is no danger in kids using these at-home bleaching products.

Improper use The AAPD found that kids improperly used whitening strips by leaving the strips on longer than directed. Children are also at higher risk of swallowing the solution.

Safer alternatives Good dental hygiene can help brighten your child’s smile safely and effectively. Make sure your children properly brush their teeth at least twice daily, floss each day and see the dentist for regular checkups. Having them rinse with water after meals can also reduce staining. Minimize your child’s intake of foods and drinks that cause staining, including sodas and sports drinks, tea, berries and tomato sauce.

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If staining persists, talk to your child’s dentist about other options, including toothpaste and in-office procedures that can help.

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CHILDREN’S CHURCH

STAY SAFE

BY CINDY KEIGER

“This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” ~ Psalm 91:2 Sometimes it seems like there are way too many rules. “Stay right beside me while we’re shopping.” “No, you can’t play outside after dark.” “Shhh. We’re in church. Don’t be so noisy.” Mom and Dad don’t give you rules to make you mad. They give you rules because they love you and want to protect you. Even grownups have rules to follow because grownups need to be safe, too. What are some of the rules you have to obey?

Can you think of any rules that Mom and Dad should obey?

At the very beginning of the world, God made Adam and Eve. He put them in a beautiful garden with all kinds of animals, and the animals all got along with each other. There were lots of good things to eat, too. God also gave them a rule to obey. Just one rule: “Don’t eat the fruit of this tree that’s here in the middle of the garden.” This one rule would keep them safe. Did they obey the rule? No, they didn’t. And now they didn’t feel safe anymore.

Have you ever felt afraid? Maybe you hear a sudden sound in the night. Maybe someone is a bully on the playground. Are you afraid of strange dogs or riding a roller coaster or learning how to swim? When you’re afraid, you don’t feel safe. It’s good to talk to a grownup about the things that scare you. The Bible says that when we are afraid, we should trust in the Lord (Psalm 56:3). You can talk to God. He knows everything about you, and he’s bigger than anything that scares you.

Obeying every rule doesn’t mean that you’ll never get hurt or never have anything bad happen. Talking to someone about the things that scare you doesn’t mean you’ll never be afraid again. But God will always be your best “safe place.” God is like a fort that keeps you safe. He cares for you like a shepherd who watches over his sheep. He hides you from danger like a hen hides its babies under its wings.

Why does God take such good care of you? Because you always obey every rule?

Because you’re brave and are never afraid of anything? No! God takes good care of you because he loves you! And that’s that. So stay safe!

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THE WAITING IS THE HARDEST PART

BY TAMI RUMFELT

One

of my family’s favorite things to do in the summertime is to spend time at the pool. Now that my kids are all grown up, pool days have gotten a whole lot easier. But, I’ll never forget the challenge of getting three squirmy, impatient kids slathered up with sunscreen before they could enjoy the pool.

I remember trying to get everyone slathered up before we left the house, but sometimes I would forget and then have to do it when we got to the pool. That was a problem. First of all, there was the inevitable argument about who would lotionedup first. Then they’d be forced to wait another 15 minutes to allow the sunscreen to sink in before they could jump in. In those 15 minutes I’d hear the question, “Mom, is it time yet?” or “How much longer?” at least 100 times. I know it felt like torture to them, and I wished as much as they did that they could just jump in right away. But, it was for their own good. I didn’t want them to have to endure the painful sunburn that they would undoubtedly suffer if we didn’t give the sunscreen time to set in.

Have you been praying about something for a long time and have begun to get the feeling that God is putting you off? Are you frustrated that He keeps making you wait, when you want it NOW? Remember that God loves you deeply and He wants what is best for you. He also sees the consequences of answering your prayer before the time is right. If he is making you wait, I can assure you that it is for your own good. When we wait on the Lord with faith and patience, we are rewarded in many ways. Check out this promise from Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Be encouraged today, knowing that your patience will be rewarded. Just like my kids, waiting for that reward is often necessary to prevent us from getting hurt.

Encouragement There

is a story in the Old Testament that offers a beautiful picture of what it looks like to support our ministry leaders. In this story, we find the Israelites at war and their leader, Moses, on a mountaintop praying for victory. Moses prays with his arms reaching upward toward heaven until he gets too tired to hold up his arms any longer. But, he notices that when he lowers his arms, the Israelites start losing the battle. His brother, Aaron, and close friend, Hur, see that he is struggling, so they come alongside him and help him hold up his arms. They do this for hours until the Israelites arise victorious.

Like Moses with his trembling and sore arms, there’s a good chance that your pastor grows weary at times. We need to be like Aaron and Hur, first becoming aware of the struggle and then coming alongside our church leaders with support and encouragement. And, there are so many meaningful ways to do this. A handwritten note, a gift card or even an offer to babysit, so he and his wife can have a date night, would all be so very much appreciated.

Most importantly, remember to regularly and fervently pray for your pastor and ministry leaders. By taking an active role in caring for our pastors, we are helping them have the strength they need to keep their arms and spirits lifted high.

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#Love.

My Grace-Full Life

BY DENISE HEIDEL

This

month, I’m going to take a bit of a departure from my normal format for this column. I have recently been pondering the popularity of certain hashtags. In June, I did a search and learned that the most popular hashtag on Instagram is #love.

Before I could act on this newfound information, we had an eventful news day on June 14, 2017. This unfortunate day included an attack on the GOP baseball team by a gunman in Virginia, as well as a shooting at a UPS facility in San Francisco, California.

These headlines, coupled with the info on #love, prompted me to write a prayer prompt for My Grace-Full Life’s blog the following day.

PRAYER PROMPT ••• The most popular hashtag on Instagram is #love. With #love representing 1,085,986,510 posts as I write this (that’s Billion. With a “B”), it’s clear our world is looking for love. But look at our news headlines yesterday. Two shootings. Then consider the events that didn’t make national news. Murder. Theft. Rape. Rampant in our communities. For a world desperate for love, we sure live in a lot of hate. Let’s talk about hashtags again... #God totals 23,684,598. #Jesus totals 16,004,648. #HolySpirit totals 1,321,698. Our hashtag inventory is seriously out of whack. As a general rule, I try not to draw assumptions, but if over a billion people are looking for love, yet God only gets 23 million mentions, it seems the world is looking for love in all the wrong places. #John3:16, one of the most well-known verses in the Bible is hashtagged 105,241 times. Maybe if this number were multiplied 10,000 times or so, we’d see a world which not only craved love but loved it, too. Because the truth is, God IS love. The very definition of it. If you landed on this post because you were in search of #love, please read not only John 3:16, but 1 John 4:8, “Anyone who does not love, does not know God, because God is love.” There is a true love waiting to be accepted. Today, as you pray, ask God to make you a light of His love. Ask Him to help you boldly share it with those who are in desperate need for it. (Published on June 15, 2017).

Now—I am, if nothing else, a data nerd. So, please bear with me. # OF REFERENCES PER DATE HASHTAG

TOTAL GROWTH IN

6/15/17

6/25/17

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#love

1,085,986,510

1,092,325,214

6,338,704

#God

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23,836,999

152,401

#Jesus

16,004,648

16,122,048

117,400

#HolySpirit

1,321,698

1,339,929

18,231

Staggering. #Love grows at a rapid pace, but can you imagine if the hashtags for #God, #Jesus, and #HolySpirit had over six million mentions in a ten day period?

Lest you say, “Love can mean many things! Maybe someone wrote that they #love ice cream. Or they #love going to the beach.” There’s truth to that argument, no denying it. However, of the top-100 most popular hashtags, there is no mention of God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit. Nothing.

No derivative of any of them.

And that breaks my heart.

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Read more at MyGraceFullLife.com.

Because what it says is that to the world, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit do not have a place among the most-talkedabout conversation themes that are trending in today’s world. And we are in dire need of them. We need them to be a strong presence. But they are distinctly absent.

Social media isn’t going away; it’s a powerful force and a strong communication tool. As Christians, the power of social media can equip us to reach people around the world. Jesus said in Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”

Christianity means. And in fairness, there have been people who have done horrible things in the name of Christ, but that’s not what Christianity is. As followers of Christ, we are to love everyone. And the greatest love we can give is sharing the Gospel.

Some are reluctant. The emotional fear of stepping out in faith is real, because so many make assumptions of what

And in the sharing of the Gospel, there we will show the world the one true #love.

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s e c a p S n Wide-Ope Back

when I was in high school, there was a wildly popular band called “The Dixie Chicks.” I owned every formal album they produced and could sing all the lyrics to each of the songs on those albums.

“Wide-Open Spaces” was the mantra I mentally assigned to their music. “Wideopen spaces,” they sang, and “room to make [one’s] big mistakes.” There is so much freedom in wide-open space to make a mistake! Space itself is freedom.

I have never recognized that simple truth more deeply than after spending time with our Youth in Mission in Asheville, NC. We visited the AHope Community, supported Homeward Bound, and worshiped and gardened alongside The Haywood Street Congregation and its many, many volunteers. It was a lifechanging experience.

for the poor, especially Matthew 5. Jesus loved the poor. Jesus was himself poor— unlike Father Abraham. In fact, Jesus was a modern-day “couch surfer,” crashing at Peter’s in-laws’ home in Capernaum or wherever else he could grab a good night’s rest.

Because of God’s love in Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, we have the privilege to be in God’s presence regardless of our location, or even the state of our heart and mind. God does not judge, only welcomes and invites ALL to participate in lifechanging love.

I have been conflicted with the Psalmists who penned Psalm 4, because of their certainty of God’s faithfulness to provide wide-open spaces. Very often, in Old Testament passages, a wide space, grand opening, or vast expanse was interpreted as freedom, and thus, redemption. All persons yearned for their own wideopen space.

Working alongside many persons in transition and many experiencing homelessness this past week, I was beyond grateful for the wide-open spaces, where I meet family, where I feel secure, where I am privileged to rest in peace, and where I never question my self-worth as a Child of God.

As Christians, we believe God’s redemptive love in Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit, affords us the privileges of spiritual freedom that we may never fully understand in this life. We believe God’s redemptive love in Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit, opens for us a wideopen space of possibility, promise and opportunity for reconciling ministries.

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A Conversation with

Entertainment for the Whole Family

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Business

Insider recently reported that the number of homes without a television is 2.6%. In the grand scheme of America’s overall population, hat seems pretty insignificant, except when you learn the number doubled between 2009 and 2015. People are turning to the Internet for entertainment.

Video stream options such as Netflix and Amazon Video seem to have no end in sight to their popularity. But Pure Flix is another streaming option that is growing by leaps and bounds…. For a good reason! This is a company committed to providing high-quality family entertainment with strong morals and Christian faith at the heart of the content. For families who are weary of the constant barrage of negativity, questionable content, and awkward conversations happening years before expected. Pure Flix offers peace of mind. Pure Flix COO, Steve Fedyski, was kind enough to share some details with us about this organization.

DH: Who founded Pure Flix?

SF: Pure Flix was founded in 2005 by David A.R. White (Managing Partner), Michael Scott (CEO and Managing Partner), and the late Russel Wolf.

DH: What is the target audience for Pure Flix?

SF: We have subscribers in over 100 countries, and Pure Flix offers something for everyone. We don’t target one specific denomination. In fact, many of our subscribers aren’t necessarily professing Christians, but they are families who want to offer their children moral and wholesome entertainment options.

DH: How does Pure Flix align itself with mainstream Hollywood?

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there, and thanks to our commitment to excellence, and our diligence in raising the bar for high-quality Christian entertainment, our mainstream counterparts are taking notice. In fact, we have partnered with Paramount Studios for the upcoming release of Same Kind of Different As Me, which will star Hollywood favorites Renee Zellweger, Jon Voight, Djimon Hounsou, and Greg Kinnear.

DH: So Hollywood actors are open to participating in faith-based films, too?

SF: Christian actors are being given more high-quality scripts, and the distribution of those films has increased exponentially. To that end, they are happy to put their name on a Christian project. Some of the popular names people will see in our film library include David A.R. White, Candace Cameron Bure, Sean Astin, Ted McGinley, and more!

DH: How many films are available to stream on Pure Flix?

SF: We have over 7000 films currently available, including classic sitcoms and original productions. We have a diversity of entertainment available at PureFlix.com, where audiences can find original programming and films that may be new to them, or ones they enjoy watching again and again.

DH: What kind of original films do you make?

SF: Our originals are among our most popular! Between The Encounter series, Pure Flix Comedy All-Stars, Pure Talk, and many others, some of our most-watched content is original content. Additionally, we are slated to produce four to six theatrical productions per year. An interesting fact about our theatrical productions— of the 40% of people who went to see a faith-based film last year in a theater,

35% of them are un-churched people. Pure Flix is helping to reach people who are seeking answers.

DH: What do people think about Pure Flix and how are you getting the word out?

SF: Pure Flix operates under the three E’s: Entertain. Encourage. Educate. Through that commitment to the three E’s, we are building relationships through content that is personally and culturally relevant. As we strengthen those relationships, word of mouth has been a great vehicle for us, but so has our social media presence. Pure Flix has a very aggressive marketing campaign on social media.

DH: Any final thoughts to share about Pure Flix?

SF: We strive to bring unifying, uplifting content to the world. That’s been our vision from the beginning and will continue to be our vision in the future. It’s a privilege to serve in this way—to combine our love for entertainment, film, and (most of all) Christ, in this manner.

Also, a reminder that Pure Flix will be releasing The Case for Christ to home entertainment and DVD/Blu-ray on August 15th, and the film Same Kind of Different As Me will be coming to theaters nationwide on October 20th.

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It’s a GRAND Life Grandmothers’ Suggestions for Parents

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few months ago, I wrote about things that daughtersin-law wished their mothersin-law would stop doing with regard to their children. It didn’t take long before I received several suggestions to pass along to the daughters-in-law, themselves. Neither of these articles is meant to start a feud, but to be a way to convey what I hope is useful information, start a conversation, and improve communication.

When it comes to staying with, or keeping, the grandchildren, here are some things grandmothers wanted to pass along: • Please ask in advance if you need me to babysit. I love to be with my grandchildren, but I often have plans that conflict with yours. I realize that things can come up at the last minute, and I will do my best to help, but please don’t make me feel guilty when it doesn’t work out.

• In that same vein, don’t punish me for not being able to babysit. I still want to come to their school programs, sporting events, recitals, birthdays, and see them “just because.” Your “I figured you were too busy” usually comes after my not being able to take care of the children.

It hurts when my grandchildren ask why I didn’t come to their event that I knew nothing about, but their other Nana was there.

• When I am keeping the children at your home for any length of time, please make sure you provide plenty of food they will eat. I really don’t want to spend time going to the grocery store only to buy all the wrong things. If you can’t have casseroles or other prepared food in the freezer, please have ingredients and recipes at the ready. If not, don’t get upset when they get pizza and hamburgers.

It would be helpful to have suggestions as to what to make for their breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Since I am not there every day, I know that tastes can change, and what was once their favorite food is not something they eat anymore.

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• When it comes to activities, please leave a list of approved places to take them and membership cards if needed. Also, don’t promise them that I will take them someplace before I get there. I will do my best, but it is hard to explain to a young child why their sibling’s nap prevents us from doing something you told them we would do. If we can go, then it is a wonderful surprise. Let me know if they are allowed to play on an iPad, watch a movie or TV, and what movies or shows are okay. If they have any class or sports practice they attend, have the outfit or equipment put together and ready to go.

• It would be great to have a notebook with paper in plastic filler sheets that contain pertinent information. This way, when items change, it is easy to correct. A page with important phone numbers and addresses, such as their doctor, dentist, neighbor, a close friend, and, if needed, veterinarian. A page listing suggestions for meals or where prepared meals are, what to pack for school lunches, what snacks are appropriate, and if they are allowed to have dessert. Another page listing their schedules, if they are in a carpool, if any services are scheduled, e.g., house cleaning, yard work, etc. A page listing the pet’s feeding schedule, amounts, outdoor time, any medicine or treatment they may require, where they sleep, and where they are allowed in the house. A page with the location of museums, parks, pool, and any other places they love to go. A final page with any additional information you think would be helpful and appreciated.

The give and take of suggestions and expectations, with a little leeway, will make for happy parents, grandparents, and ultimately the children, who will know the two are working together, and in their best interest.

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A Part of America’s Favorite Pastime

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

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nothing more a part of summer than baseball, and for over 50 years, every part of Forsyth County has been associated with Little League Baseball. This year Kernersville Little League, Kernersville LL, was awarded the host site for the 2017 Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division Southeastern Region Tournament—quite an honor, bringing in people to showcase the hospitality of Kernersville and its residents and businesses.

Kernersville Little League was formed in 1961 by a group of devoted citizens and recently celebrated its 56th season as a chartered Little League. “Today Kernersville LL has an enrollment of more than 400 participants for the baseball and softball programs and is a part of the 14 leagues that comprise North Carolina District 2, representing Alamance, Davidson, Davie Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Rowan, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties. There’s no better time to showcase top-quality amateur baseball in Kernersville and the region, and reward the area for its longtime support of the nation’s largest and oldest nonprofit organization. In 2016, the district hosted several Softball Regional brackets at Rowan Little League with proven leadership, showing they can run a quality tournament,” said Jennifer Colvin, Southeastern Region Director for Little League International.

The four-day Regional event brought state winners from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, all playing for the Regional title. “Kernersville LL hosted the Regional, which started on July 20, with an opening ceremony and banquet for the teams, with the first game held the following day. The winner moved on to represent the Southeastern Region in the Intermediate (50/70) World Series in Livermore, CA, starting July 30th, ending with the World Series Final to be televised on ESPN networks on August 6th,” Vince Scanlon, Kernersville LL Media Contact, stated. Kernersville took on the task of the tournament wholeheartedly.

“Our responsibility was to house and feed these players and put on a good tournament. We worked with the community to make this a success and hope to host this tournament for years to come,” commented Shawn Cofer, President of Kernersville LL. “This was good for local businesses, as well as [showcasing] the hospitality of the entire Triad region for our visitors from throughout the Southeast.”

Additionally, the Southeastern Region announced that Rowan Little League would host the Junior and Senior League Softball Regional Tournaments in 2017, starting July 21st.

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Becoming CPR Certified

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

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of my goals is to become CPR certified. This important life skill is one everyone should know, because it can help save lives. When needed, you can jump into action and assist the person in need.

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, meaning, if a person stops breathing, due to choking or another health problem, or their heart stops beating, this technique can be used to restore blood flow to their body and organs. This emergency procedure is done to prevent death or brain damage due to a lack of oxygen flow. CPR is a skill everyone in the medical field needs to know, as well as those working in our community. However, have you ever thought about the importance of being CPR certified? What if someone starts choking at the restaurant where you are having dinner, and you are the only one able to assist them until help arrives?

According to the American Heart Association, 70% of Americans feel helpless in a cardiac emergency, because they don’t know what to do. In fact, 88% percent of cardiac arrests happen at home. What if your parent, child, or spouse goes into cardiac arrest? Don’t you want to help save them? One key thing to know is sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack. It is when a person’s electrical impulses in the heart become rapid, causing the heart to immediately stop beating. A heart attack is when a person’s blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked. An attack may cause cardiac arrest.

Becoming CPR certified, or at least knowing the basics of the technique, is a skill everyone can and should learn. CPR and First Aid classes are held throughout our community.

Forsyth Tech, Wake Forest Baptist, and the American Red Cross are just a few facilities offering classes. There are several levels for being CPR certified. When it comes to deciding which level to take, look at how you’ll be needing and using CPR. Look at your lifestyle, career, and family.

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Are you in the medical field? Are you a teacher? Also, keep in mind the age of the people you’ll work with, if possible.

Examples of the CPR levels include standard CPR, handsonly CPR, Emergency First Aid, and Health Care Provision.

Research the level, class, and location at which you would like to complete your CPR certification and training. Speak to someone at that location, if needed, before registering.

A good thing about becoming CPR certified is that there are classes and levels for people of all ages. In fact, the American Red Cross offers a babysitting and child- care class for people 11 years of age and older. Also, some portions of classes can be completed online.

If you are still unsure whether or not to become CPR certified, it always helps to know the basic techniques of CPR. When someone becomes unresponsive from cardiac arrest or is not breathing normally or at all, the first thing to do is call 911. Then, push hard and fast on the center of that person’s chest. This technique is referred to as handsonly CPR, and anyone can learn how to do it. Remember to push down about 2 inches deep on the chest and push at a rate of about 100 to 120 beats per minute. Don’t know what the rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute sounds like?

Medical researchers suggest thinking about the tempo of the BeeGee’s song “Staying Alive.” The hands-only technique is different for infants and children. According to the American Red Cross, for infants, you should use two fingers for 30 quick compressions that are about 1.5 inches deep. For children, place the heel of one hand onto the center of their chest and place the heel of the other hand on top of the first and lace fingers together. Complete 30 quick compressions about 2 inches deep.

Make it a goal to become CPR certified. If not, at least learn the very basics. You never know when this important life skill will be needed to help save a person’s life.

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SO YOU THINK YOU WANT TO HOMESCHOOL - PART 2

BY LAURA SIMON, Guest Blogger with Triad Moms on Main

Homeschooling

is tremendously popular in North Carolina. Chances are, you know a family that is homeschooling their kids. You might know an adult who was homeschooled as a child. Maybe you’re thinking about trying it with your own family. If so, you’ve likely discovered that making a choice to homeschool can feel more than a little overwhelming.

In the July issue of Forsyth Family, I shared three tips to help you navigate the tough decisions you’ll need to make before you start homeschooling. Now, I want to offer four suggestions to help make your first year a success.

TIP 1: Shadow Homeschooling Families

I was homeschooled myself for a number of years, so I had a good idea what a homeschooling day would look like. If you don’t, or even if you are looking for inspiration, shadowing a homeschool family can be a great way to begin crafting your own vision. Yes, this pretty much involves inviting yourself over to their house. Disregard social norms and do it anyway. Every family does things differently: some are very, very structured to the point of imitating traditional school, and others have a schedule that ebbs and flows by the day.

Some families get up to an alarm and start work by 7; others let their kids sleep as long as they wish, take some time to play, and then buckle down to work. My personal schedule depends on how needy my two-year-old is that particular day. If she is exceedingly clingy, sometimes we put off our school work until her naptime. If she is willing to play independently, then we knock the school work out early. Flexibility is my friend.

The more families you can shadow, the more realistic you’ll be when you make your own plans. (Trust me, your initial expectations for homeschooling are probably not very realistic. In retrospect, mine were laughable. Especially the part where I pictured the house being clean.) If

the family you’re shadowing is using curriculum that interests you, take this opportunity to try it out with your own kid. Find a printer with a photocopy function; it will be your best friend. I’ve saved myself a fortune by copying a few pages of someone else’s book and letting my kids try them.

TIP 2: Consider a Co-Op Homeschooling is very popular in North Carolina, which means there are plenty of co-op options available. You do not have to join a co-op; in fact, our state is relatively lenient, in that there’s not a whole lot that you have to do. However, I’ve found that our co-op is not only good for my kids, but it’s also a great source of support and encouragement for me. Homeschooling is best done in the community, however you decide to create it.

Co-ops are like curriculum: you’ll find a wide variety in terms of purpose and price. Some co-ops are aligned to a specific curriculum, meaning that strict standards apply to instructor training, scheduling, and general operation. There’s less risk in choosing a co-op like this, but often the pricepoint is higher. The other option is an independent co-op, formed by like-minded parents who want to leverage the collective strengths of the moms within the co-op. These co-ops tend to be much more affordable, but they require you to put more trust in the parents running them. When you talk to other homeschooling families, ask them about their co-op, if they have one. If possible, arrange to visit. Homeschooling Facebook pages can be a great way to find smaller, lesser-known

co-ops. If you are looking for a co-op, I’d suggest joining one (or several) of these pages and asking for recommendations.

TIP 3: Don’t Overdo It The more research you do, the more amazing opportunities you’ll find. If you aren’t careful, you’ll wind up with three extra-curricular activities per kid, per day…and no actual time to teach! Especially if your kids are little, give yourself a few months to see how much spare time you have—and how much you are willing to give up—before you register for anything. Just because something is good, doesn’t mean it’s good for your family. Choose carefully.

TIP 4: Give Yourself Freedom to Change Your Mind When you begin to make final decisions, remember that you aren’t marrying the choices you make.

If you aren’t happy with your co-op after a year, you can always try a new one. The same goes for curriculum choices. In fact, you might find that what works for one of your children doesn’t work at all for another. One of the tremendous benefits of homeschooling is that you can constantly make adjustments based on your child’s needs. Take a breath and make the best decision you can, with the knowledge that you can always change your mind.

Our family loves the choices we’ve made.

Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but our kids are learning and thriving. Good luck, and enjoy the journey!

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Rucksack or Backpack: The Essential Bag for all Purposes

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

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when the bag is well-worn with holes or tears, or the strapping can no longer be mended, do we consider replacing our bag of a thousand uses. It’s a pick-up-and-run bag, favored for its durability and well-padded straps, machine washable quality and overall comfort. In the month of August, when the quintessential backpack lines the walls of most stores, we often stop and ponder the idea of adding yet one more to our collection. Though the thought may quickly pass, we know the current bag will be hard to replace. Oh, backpack, let me count the ways of your uses!

1. EMERGENCY BAGS: How often do you find yourself wishing you had extra clothes or shoes, first-aid supplies, or even a blanket in your vehicle?

It’s time to be proactive with these essentials that belong either in a category of convenience or that of an emergency situation. Packed methodically, it can accommodate your future needs, and you can be thankful you packed it well. With a backpack worn on your back, you can walk freely or run, if necessary.

TIP: Consider placing a backpack in your hall closets, located on the main floor and upstairs, in case the power goes out. Each member of your family should be aware of the “go-to-bag” and its contents. A backpack will help keep hands free to keep your family close together, and calm.

2. TRAVELING LIGHT: Duffle bags often weigh too much to be hauled through airports, especially for multiple connecting flights. The solution is for each family member to use a backpack for their carry-on bag. To save space, tightly roll clothing and pack your essential items, such as basic toiletries, near the top for easy accessibility. Additionally, wear bulky clothing such as jeans, sweaters, jackets, and heavy shoes that would consume too much space if packed.

3 LIBRARY BAG: For families who frequent the library, consider keeping a backpack in a centralized location to keep track of all books that need to be returned.

4. PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY BAGS: Young children love the idea of attending school just like their siblings.

Preparing them for the next step, it is wise to give them a “backpack.” Filled with a crayon box and drawing tablet, board books, and letter and number cards, the backpack can be an enjoyable tool to help a young child feel excited about learning and the thought of school.

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as utensils and highlighters, erasers and index cards, for instance. Knowing where to find the desired book or accessory with ease will save the student time and eliminate the opportunity to be distracted.

TIP: Young children may become overwhelmed by the number of zippers and compartments. While kindergarten and first graders need a “large” backpack, find one that has preferably one main zippered or Velcro pocket up front. While there are various styles, the “right” one is available to every child and their needs.

6. THE OUTDOOR BAG: It’s amazing what we keep in our cars. Our favorite four-legged friend in the car can inspire an impromptu walk. A backpack on hand can supply a pair of walking shoes and socks, leads, collapsible water bowls, and pockets to hold a few water bottles.

A Bag of History Throughout time, people have wanted to lighten their heavy loads by carrying a bag strapped to their back. In the early 1900s, the rucksack was designed to transfer the weight from the shoulders to the hips, easing back and neck pain. Today, the backpack comes in many styles and sizes, materials, accessories and with countless compartments. With the continued popularity of this versatile bag, it is understandable why174 million are sold each year. Instead of keeping your backpacks tucked away in a closet, put them to a new use!

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Apple of My Eye

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION

St. Patrick’s Day Treats

It’s almost apple picking season! Pick them fresh or find them at the farmers’ markets for freshness. These easy apple recipes are perfect for the kids to help make and eat. If you make the applesauce, consider using it in the granola bar recipe for double-apple goodness!

DINNER CONVERSATION STARTERS FOR YOUNG KIDS:

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION • Can you name the parts of an apple? (leaf, stem, core, flesh, seeds, skin) & EMILY DODSON • Do you like red, green or yellow apples best?

• Save the apple seeds and have the kids count them.

• Tell the story of Johnny Appleseed.

• ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Visit a local apple orchard and pick your own!

• Read the Dr. Seuss book Ten Apples Up on Top about counting and stacking.

SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE

APPLE RASPBERRY GRANOLA BARS

Choose a sweet variety of apples and you can avoid adding sugar!

These chewy delights are healthy: only 100 calories, packed with fruit and made without refined flour, sugar or butter.

INGREDIENTS: 4 lbs. (approximately 10-11 apples) of organic Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp or Pink Lady Juice of 1 fresh lemon ¼ cup unsweetened apple cider OR apple juice concentrate 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1. Wash, core and slice the apples (if not organic, peel them).

2. Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cover, baking on high heat for 3 hours, or low heat for 5 hours, or until apples are soft. For blueberry applesauce, add blueberries, noting that frozen berries are usually a little sweeter!

3. Using an immersion blender, blender, or food processor, blend the apples into a sauce consistency of your preference (chunky or smooth). Note: If the apple skins do not blend easily, return them to the slow cooker for more softening.

4. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, freeze up to 1 year, or use water-process canning to store at room temperature for up to 1 year.

SHOPPING LIST: PRODUCE: 5 lbs. Apples (Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp or Pink Lady) 2 cups blueberries (or frozen) (optional) 1 Lemon

CONDIMENTS: Caramel Sauce Honey Coconut oil

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup raspberries, frozen & unsweetened ½ cup applesauce, unsweetened 1 Tbsp. honey 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp coconut oil, melted /3 cup low-fat milk

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DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 350° and spray an 8” baking pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, stir coconut oil and roomtemperature applesauce together. Stir in milk, honey and cinnamon. Note: Be sure the applesauce is at room temperature, or the coconut oil will re-solidify.

3. Stir in the oats until they are completely coated.

4. Gently fold in the raspberries.

CARAMEL APPLE TAQUITOS INGREDIENTS: 12 flour tortillas 5 oz. caramel sauce 20-oz. can apple pie filling ¼ cup melted butter ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 9 x13” baking dish and set aside.

2. In a shallow dish, stir sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together.

3. Cut apple pieces in pie filling into smaller pieces.

4. Microwave tortillas for 20 seconds to soften.

5. Spread a thin layer of caramel sauce on each tortilla.

6. Sprinkle the diced apple pie filling over the caramel layer.

7. Roll the tortillas and place into the baking dish.

8. Brush each tortilla with butter and sprinkle with sugar/spice mixture.

9. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling on the ends.

NOTE: Blue and red drinks can be swapped with blue on the bottom if the sugar content is higher in the blue drink.

5. Gently press into prepared baking pan and bake 16–19 minutes.

6. Let bars cool to room temperature in pan. Slice into bars. For best results, tightly wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator, or freeze them.

BAKING & SPICES: 20-oz. can apple pie filling Old-fashioned oats Cinnamon Sugar Nutmeg

BREAD & BAKED GOODS: 12 Flour tortillas DAIRY: low-fat milk butter

JUICES: unsweetened apple cider

FROZEN: Raspberries, 1 cup Blueberries (optional), if not fresh

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Silas Henry

The 12-Year-Old Cookiepreneur

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

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12-year-olds are focused on playing on a soccer team, a baseball team or the newest video games, but Silas Henry began his own cookie baking business at the age of 8 and today is expanding his business and satisfying each of his customers’ sweet tooth with his delicious chocolate chip cookies.

So how did this young cookiepreneur get his start rolling in the dough?

Four years ago, Silas Henry, the oldest child in a family of four kids, had an interest in the culinary arts. “My nanny introduced me to a chef at her church, and he inspired me by giving me a cookbook for kids that he had made. I often try new recipes with my mom and dad. My mom homeschools me and my siblings, and my dad is a corporal in the Winston-Salem Police Department. My cookie business started simply by selling cookies on my neighborhood street,” recalled Silas. We all have made cakes and cookies that our family and friends rave about, but Silas got some objective feedback early on.

“I entered my chocolate chip cookies for the first time in the Dixie Classic Fair when I was ten years old, and received the Second-Place ribbon. This encouraged me to keep trying to improve my baking skills, so I started making cookies for my friends and family,” Silas said. With continued encouragement, Silas decided that he would like to expand his business, and he did just that.

“Later, I really wanted my business to spread, so I started handing out business cards. I printed my own at first, then designed a card, and my dad had it printed professionally. Soon a lot of people wanted to buy my cookies in batches, so I started packaging them and delivering them, too. I remember baking at least 300 cookies one Saturday before Christmas a few years ago and delivering them to my customers. I saved the money I made at that time to pay for a horse camp I really wanted to attend. The money that I make this summer I am using to help my cheer team fundraiser for camp,” commented Silas.

With his business, Silas has been taught a few lessons. “My cookie business has taught me how to save, invest and have money available to share with others when needed. It’s been a good experience, and I’ve had to work hard some days to keep up with my orders,” Silas said. You may be thinking, what makes Silas’ chocolate chip cookies so special?

“Most of my cookie recipe is pretty straightforward, but there is a secret ingredient that I’d rather not talk about. My parents help me now and then, of course, my brother and sisters, Titus, Karis and Lucy, help sample the cookies. So far, it’s just cookies I like to sell, although I do like to think of other ways to make money. I guess I would consider myself a young entrepreneur, but it comes down to the fact that it’s a lot of fun seeing others enjoy something that I have made,” stated Silas.

For more information on Silas’ Cookies, call or text 336-202-0403, or send an e-mail to silascookies@ gmail.com.

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Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast The

story behind the Moravian church is such a remarkable one and one of the most interesting pieces of WinstonSalem’s history. Those involved in the Moravian church are proud of its heritage and are always eager to share the story.

This year marks the fourth-annual Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast.

“Our goal is to teach families the paths that Moravians followed in settling in this area,” said Beth Hayes, director of Congregational Ministries and Resources –Moravian Board of Cooperative Ministries. “We began with the first settlement in Bethabara, moved to Bethania, and last year it was in Salem Square. This year we are happy to go to the fourth settlement, which was Friedberg community. Each festival has had unique activities that blend with the particular community.”

The festival will begin at 2 pm with children’s activities. At 4:45 pm, there will be a Lovefeast, complete with church bells and a Moravian band. The festival is an exciting way for children to learn about the Moravian church, while also providing educational opportunities for adults.

“A group of laypeople and educators in the Moravian Church formed the Children and Family Task Force,” said Hayes. “One person had experienced being a part of a children’s festival in the Moravian Church when she grew up. Her memories made her push us to

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BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

think about starting the tradition again. Our goal was for families to experience Moravian history in an experiential way, and these families might be mother, father, other children, grandparents or Sunday School leaders. My role as the director of Congregational Ministries and Resources for the Moravian Board of Cooperative Ministries was to serve as a guide with others from various areas to be sure that this tradition continues each year and that the focus is very clear.”

This year’s children’s activities were thoughtfully planned to be educational and interesting! “We will begin with an opening, and then families will travel in one of five groups to various activities, changing up every 20 minutes,” said Hayes. “The activities this year include a tour of the history room at Friedberg and making of a putz of the Friedberg community; a walking trail to experience how early settlers came here, culminating with a visit to a petting zoo; a creative art center where families will have the opportunity to make a Moravian seal on canvas that will be given to the Moravian Archives to commemorate this year’s event; and story-rock bags where families will get rocks to paint and depict their families; a mission and game center, where families will learn from missionaries, plus participate in games and a photoshoot, complete in Moravian costume; and finally, a Moravian cookie station where the Hanes Family will talk about their family tradition. It will all end with a Lovefeast in the sanctuary, where chocolate milk and Moravian cookies will be used in the traditional service. Each person is served the drink in a miniature Lovefeast mug, and cookies are wrapped in commemorative napkins.”

No matter what your religious background, there is something for everyone at the Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast. “I do feel that people of all faiths will learn from this festival,” said Hayes. “The Winston-Salem area is rich with Moravian connections from the very beginning. This is one way that people can learn a little about this faith and why it is so important to the beginning of Winston-Salem. My hope is that the festival will continue each year. I have witnessed all ages having fun in an afternoon of learning that has been exciting and meaningful each year. We began with about 150 participants the first year, and it has grown each year. Last year, we had 260 participating from 22 different churches. This year, we would love to go past the 300 mark.”

The Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast will be held on August 20th from 2-5:30 pm at Friedberg Moravian Church, 2178 Friedberg Church Road in Winston-Salem. For more information, e-mail Beth Hayes at bhayes@mcsp.org.

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Kernersville

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Southern

food, friendly environment, and a longstanding history in the Kernersville community make Mickey’s Café one of a kind. Owner Wendy Smith describes the café as being a “modern version of an old-fashioned, home-cooking-style café.”

“At the café, you can get breakfast plates with anything you want on them: eggs, Southern-style omelets with sausage gravy, side meats, grits, hash browns, biscuits or bread in the morning. As for lunch, we have sandwiches, burgers, BLTs, and a foot-long hot dog special, with large French fries and a medium drink. We also have pintos, cornbread, onion rings, and all the fixin’s until late at night. We have 32 flavors of ice cream, and you can get either a cup or cone, as well as a slice of vanilla or chocolate pound cake. In short, it’s your mother’s or grandmother’s kitchen,” said Smith.

Sounds yummy! The café’s menu also includes the café’s famous tenderloin biscuit. Along with their food, Mickey’s Café is known for its family-like atmosphere. In fact, the café’s name is rooted in Smith’s family.

“Our name came from my father, Mickey Marshall. He left his name to his grandson (my son, Mickey). My father and mother, Edna, even invented our ‘Mickey Pancake’ and ‘Kiddie Cone’ in honor of my son,” said Smith.

Smith’s career in the restaurant industry started with her parents.

According to Smith, her parents, husband, son, nephew, and sister have been in the restaurant business in Forsyth County for over 30 years.

“My dad, Mickey, and mom, Edna went into the restaurant business in 1977. I have been in the business since I was six years old. We first operated Kernersville Seafood on South Main Street

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in the 70s and 80s. Then, we owned Mickey’s Country Kitchen in Walkertown from 1982 to late 2008. We ended up selling this land to Walgreens. After that, in 2011, we purchased and changed the former “Bill & Leah’s” on West Mountain Street to present-day Mickey’s Café.

We like to think that we are carrying on the tradition that brought George Washington to Dobson’s Tavern at the corner of Main and Mountain Streets for breakfast on June 2nd, 1791. I do think it takes a special person to have a restaurant as their career. It does get hard sometimes, but I do love the work,” said Smith.

While touring the Southern states and visiting Revolutionary War battlefields, President Washington traveled from Salem to Guilford and stopped at the tavern for a bite to eat. Smith hopes to keep up the tradition of home cooking and delicious food that attracts people from miles around. This tradition also draws in local people, making strangers at the café soon feel like family.

“Mickey’s is a clean, well-lighted place where families, groups of friends and take-out customers are welcomed. We have many people who want to have a real “tenderloin biscuit” or two to start the day. Mickey’s is a café where you might get number for your order (this

just helps us keep the orders straight), but usually, you are a friend with a name.

We know your name and know which customers have a history of dropping in week after week, year after year,” said Smith.

Freshly prepared food, cordiality, cleanliness, fast service, and a feeling that your food was cooked just for you are some of the many ways Smith would describe Mickey’s Café. Looking into the future, Smith has big plans for the café, including opening another one.

“We are hoping to open a second Mickey’s Café (with a cafeteria line with steaks, chops, and Southern vegetables) in Walkertown. This way, folks in that town will have a place where they can meet their family, friends, nurse, minister or a tradesman and sit down for a nice meal together. Or become one of the many folks who come every Friday and Saturday for a tenderloin biscuit,” said Smith.

The next time you are in need of a homecooked meal or just want a place to meet and share a bite with your family and friends, Mickey’s Café in Kernersville is the place to go.

Mickey’s Café is located at 265 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville. Call 336-996-0676. Be sure to follow them on Facebook.

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teenagers, we depend a lot on our physical appearance for our security. Confidence levels tend to depend on how we compare to movie stars and models. It is a curse of our generation; we cannot seem to escape constant exposure to tabloids, celebrity photo-shoots, beauty-product commercials, and self-help videos. Interestingly enough, it seems those teenagers who are most comfortable in their own skin, rather than those with the clearest skin, tend to attract others. Training ourselves to look past the first impression is ideal and an effort every teenager should attempt. However, this is not to say you should ignore skincare altogether. The skin is the largest organ in the body and is exposed to everything in our environment. We should put in the effort to keep it healthy. Below are three of the top issues teens have with their complexion.

DRY SKIN Dry skin can cause an uncomfortable, tight feeling, the appearance of aging produced by wrinkles, and peeling of unhealthy skin.

Moisturizing your skin will give you a healthy glow and reduce future wrinkles.

One good solution for dry skin is to use face cleanser only once a day, preferably at night, to take off makeup, and avoid scrubbing roughly. Showering at night, before your skin starts to produce oils while you sleep, rather than in the morning, allows your skin to remain hydrated throughout the day. When you use a cleanser or face wash, you are removing bacteria and makeup, but you are also removing natural oils, especially if you are scrubbing too roughly.

Another cause of dry skin is, ironically, not only sunburn, but also heavy sunblock. Just make sure to use non-pore-clogging sunblock and a lot of it. Under healthy conditions, the top layer of skin cells will shed off at the end of its natural lifecycle. However, UV rays damage skin cells so that they do not shed off at the normal rate.

This causes a buildup of dead cells on the surface of the skin which gives the appearance of dull or peeling skin. Another common result of this buildup is blocked pores. Preventing excessive sun exposure (which can happen long before a sunburn) will allow your skin to remain healthy, hydrated, and clear.

Finally, you can use Vaseline rather than moisturizer. A good product to try is Aquaphor. Vaseline acts as a sealant for your skin, allowing your skin to keep the oils that it naturally makes. This is a better option than moisturizer, because your skin will often become dependent on the moisturizer and stop producing its own oils, which are always going to be more healthy and effective for your skin. Also, when you try to stop using the moisturizer, your skin will become extremely dry, due to its addiction to the daily moisturizing product. There is some debate about the benefits of Vaseline on the skin, as it is not a natural substance; if you are interested in more natural products, another option is extra virgin coconut oil.

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CARE ACNE The number-one complaint from teens about their skin is acne, and innumerable companies jump at the opportunity to make a killing selling their new “magic” acne cream or wash to desperate teens. However, here are a couple of lifestyle tips that may decrease less severe acne. If your acne is too out of hand, it may be necessary to see a dermatologist to try out some oral medications.

Do not use foundation all over your face. Spreading foundation all over your face will suffocate your pores, depriving them of the oxygen necessary to break down the pus that results from infected pores. Evenly spread foundation will also irritate healthy skin, by transferring bacteria from problem areas of your skin to areas of healthy skin. This contamination is also cased by touching your face too much. Thus, clean hands are essential. It may be good to stop the habit of touching your face altogether.

Next, remove pus from clogged pores with two Q-tips or tissues, rather than using your nails. Nails harbor bacteria, and popping pimples will force that bacteria into your skin and cause more irritation. It is also important to know when pimples are ready to be popped. If you disturb deep blemishes, they may erupt under the skin, which will make matters worse. You will know that you are causing the least damage under your skin if you pop pimples when a white head has appeared at the top of the inflamed area.

OILY SKIN Oily skin is actually a sign of health and usually does not need to be treated, though it can be unappealing to the eye.

Because dry skin causes wrinkles, naturally oily skin means that you will look younger for longer. However, when your skin produces too much oil, it can clog your pores, a condition which sometimes requires medication to be resolved.

If you experience shiny or oily skin, try using oil-absorbing sheets. Oilabsorbing sheets remove surplus oil without disturbing makeup or forcing you to add another layer of powder. Not to mention, they are inexpensive, costing around five dollars for 30 sheets.

A T-zone facemask spread across the forehead down the bridge of the nose and even onto your chin if necessary will decrease greasy skin. Ingredients in facial masks designed to reduce oil production include ingredients such as clay and eucalyptus, which can decongest and clear out clogged pores.

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The Journey Contiunues, Part 7

BY ROBIN BRALLEY Recovery from my surgery continues. I’m gaining more strength and mobility with each passing day. I actually helped deliver the July issue this past month.

They come in bundles of 20, and you’d be surprised how heavy those can feel, especially about the 20th stop of the day. It’s a fine line as you recover to get back to your routine. Pushing yourself a little each day to do more and more, but knowing when enough is enough and not overdoing it.

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My hair continues to come back, albeit a little grayer than I’d like. Before the diagnosis, I colored my hair religiously and often wondered just how gray it was.

Guess I’ll soon find out. I’ve also wondered what I’d look like with a short hairstyle and was never brave enough to cut it. Guess I’ll find that out, too! Not sure how much longer I’ll want to wear my hat before baring it all, but it will be soon. Hats are hot and even hotter in 90+ degree weather. So, if you notice a little woman with really short gray hair out delivering magazines, it’s me— say, “Hi!” Next Leg of the Journey I’ve started radiation and have a great new radiation oncologist, Dr. Karen Winkfield. Her bubbly and vivacious personality helps make this phase a little more bearable. She has a wonderful team, and I find myself blessed again. You may recall in an earlier installment I was pretty deflated at first to learn I had to have radiation. While they feel the cancer is gone, this is insurance to make sure there are no cancer cells left so I’m grateful again for the

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treatment to make sure there are no traces left.

My First Tattoo Getting mapped for radiation treatments was quite the process. With cancer having been on my left side, there is concern that the radiation could damage my heart, so I have to hold my breath during the treatment to help protect it. The technicians had to do a series of X-rays of me, holding my breath and not holding it, to get to the optimum position. They created a bolus out of this material that when soaked in water becomes pliable and molds to your body, and then hardens for them to use for each treatment. This piece apparently makes the radiation concentrate in that area.

Then they asked if I had ever been snorkeling. Let’s just say I failed miserably with my one experience at it, so I’m immediately worried that I may not be able to do this! First, I get to hold my arms way above my head, which is not so easy since surgery. Then I get to put this fun mouthpiece in that connects to a machine that monitors my breathing. Next, comes a really cool pair of glasses that allows me to see my breathing pattern.

Not sure what size head those were created for, but the ear pieces extend way past my head, so it’s a challenge to get in the position they need me to and still see what I need to see. Last, but not least, a nose clip. I do pretty well till they put that clip on my nose. That’s when I have to talk myself off the ledge to calm down and relax. When I hold my breath and get it to a certain

green line, I hold for 30 seconds and then release. I do this for what seems like an eternity.

Finally, I’m ready for my tattoos. Yes, I’ve made it 53 years without one, and I finally do, and it’s a couple of blue dots. In addition to these tiny tattoos, they put these clear stickers in certain places and mark all over your chest with a permanent marker. Needless to say, I look like a page in a football playbook. They say the marker will eventually wear off, but I’m on week three, and they are still very visible. The blue dot tattoos will be with me forever. Not exactly what I would choose if I were to ever get a tattoo! However, they will forever remind me of this leg of the journey.

Let the Radiation Begin I have to do 30 treatments, one every day for six weeks, except weekends. By the time this comes out, I should be halfway. I leave for my annual Florida vacation with my family the day after I finish, so no doubt I am anxious to count this down! Each day, daughter Morgan and I are greeted by the lovely ladies at check-in. I call them triple D; Deborah, Dora and Donna. They are super friendly and it brightens my day to see them. I ask for badge 99 and then go to the changing area and put on a hospital gown. From there I go to the waiting area outside machine #3 and watch Morgan work on a giant puzzle while I wait to be called in. Kelly and Noel position me on the table and equip me with my mouthpiece, glasses and nose clip. I’m impressed with their knowledge and skill. They leave the room, and I wait for the green light to breathe in and hold my breath until the red light appears and I can breathe again.

Thanks to all these amazingly caring and knowledgeable folks, I remain GrateFull and HopeFull!

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Get Moving with a Total Body TRX Workout!

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You asked for TRX, and I’m delivering it! I’m sharing all the reasons why TRX is an amazing workout, and also my favorite 15-minute total-body workout using TRX suspension training.

Here’s the number-1 reason why I love TRX suspension training: you can literally do this workout anywhere. It’s lightweight, scalable and portable and can easily be utilized in a gym, at your home, in your hotel room or even outside. The TRX suspension training system utilizes body weight and gravity to create an awesome workout that can be low-impact, high-impact, total-body, upper-body and much more.

How was the TRX system created? It was actually created in the US Navy SEALs to help develop balance, flexibility, and core strength all at the same time. The creator wanted to help his teammates keep exercising when deployed. Now his idea is a revolutionary workout that is utilized for functional training for military special ops, law enforcement, firefighters and athletic training (such as Major League Baseball teams, NFL players, and UFC fighters). You can do it, too! It’s created for all levels and can be as intense as you want it to be.

HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN OF A BEGINNER TRX WORKOUT TO START WITH: WARM-UP: Make sure you warm up for 3 to 5 minutes with jogging in place, jump rope, stationary squats, alternating lunges and arm circles.

PUSH UPS: The first TRX move we start with is the push-up, because it’s a great total-body move. Make sure your shoulders are away from your ears and relaxed down. Keep your core in tight, and abs engaged the entire time. Don’t forget about your lower body, by making sure it’s straight and strong, specifically engaging your glutes. Do 25 pushups slow and controlled. Go down to a count of 4 and up to a count of 4. This workout isn’t about pumping through; it’s about focusing on your form and utilizing your muscles in a controlled way.

FLIES: From your push-up position, you are going to turn around, so your stomach is facing the ceiling.

Just as with the push-ups, keep your body in a straight line and the core strong, palms facing in.

And then open your elbows back, squeezing behind the shoulder blades, bringing your body back to the starting position. Do 25 flies in slow counts (open to a count of 4 and close to a count of 4).

LUNGES: You may need to adjust the TRX for this one by making the straps lower to the ground, but everybody is different, so do what is right for you. Place your right foot into the strap, facing away from the strap, and then bring your left foot forward into a lunge position. Make sure you left knee does not go over your left toe. Your upper body will be straight up, belly to spine and shoulders relaxed.

Hold a pulsing lunge on this side for 45 seconds and then switch to the other side.

PLANKS: Put both feet into the straps (there isn’t really a super-graceful way to do this) and then walk your hands out into a plank position. Your wrists need to be under your shoulders, your back needs to be straight and strong, and glutes engaged. Hold the plank for 1 minute (or as long as you can with good form).

Repeat the push-up, fly, lunge and plank one more time. Or you can keep going and aim for a total of 4 times through!

If you’re interested in the TRX, definitely check out your local gyms, because most gyms have a few TRXs installed. Additionally, the TRX can be purchased online for anywhere between $40 and $199, depending on what system you buy. I own one and consider it a great investment!

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“Harry Kahuna’s was inspired by a family trip to Hawaii last year,” said owner Lee Anne Edwards. “We wanted to create an experience that reminds us all of being on vacation with the food and flavors and atmosphere that can be found at the beach.”

The branding for Harry Kahuna’s has been quite an undertaking—every detail was carefully planned—especially the Harry Kahuna mascot!

“We wanted to create a family-friendly environment that is full of fun and whimsy,” said Edwards. “Our Bigfoot ‘Harry Kahuna’ mascot was created with that in mind. It has been very exciting to watch our vision grow into such a fun, inviting and, we hope, memorable place.”

The menu promises to take you to a tropical island with unique flavors you don’t normally find in Winston-Salem. “The menu features foods you love eating at the beach, including our twist on BBQ,” said Edwards. “We have island flavors featured on traditional BBQ like Kalua pork butt, jerk chicken, Asian sticky ribs and more.” There is also seafood, steak and burgers to satisfy everyone’s tastes!

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Christopher Byrd is the executive chef at Harry Kahuna’s.

“Christopher is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and a graduate of Johnson and Wales in Charleston with many years of cooking experience,” said Edwards. “He has spent time cooking in Belize and brings some great techniques and recipes to share with the tiki grill. We know you will enjoy his menu!”

Harry Kahuna’s has already made quite a name for itself!

“So many people contacted us before opening and are very excited about the restaurant,” said Edwards. “We truly think it will be worth the wait!”

Lee Anne and her team at Harry Kahuna’s already have big plans for the future. “We hope to offer hosting possibilities for private events, as well as catering options for offsite events,” said Edwards. “We will also offer a full traditional tiki drink menu as well as a few signature kids’ drinks in fun souvenir cups.”

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Salem Lake Construction

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another result of the 2014 bond referendum is emerging in Winston-Salem. Voters in 2014 allowed 139.2 million dollars to be placed into a general obligation bond, which would finance improvements to public safety, housing, streets and sidewalks, economic development, and parks and recreation, totaling 42 State projects. Many of the projects have been completed, and some have not yet begun. Midway through its many scheduled improvements is Salem Lake.

North Carolinian outdoor fanatics make constant use of the treasured landmark known as Salem Lake. Visitors can enjoy fishing on the dock after obtaining a license from the bait shop, where employees are eager to be of any assistance necessary. A boat ramp is accessible to canoes, paddleboats, fishing boats and more. Salem Lake spans an area of over 365 acres, while the seven-mile trail around it plays host to bikers, joggers, and picnickers.

As cherished as this lake is, citizens who voted for the improvements agreed to allow many of the facilities to be temporarily disabled while repairs and developments are underway. A Marina Center is one addition to the park that will soon be in operation. The new playgrounds being constructed for the younger visitors should begin being built by the end of July, along with other park furnishings. Restrooms, new park entrances, and parking lots are also scheduled to appear at the reopening, which is tentatively scheduled for November.

Though the caretakers are doing their best to keep the park accessible, many of the facilities and conveniences will be closed. The lower park parking lot will be off limits until close to November. Small vessels such as paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes will be allowed to disembark from the bank. However, larger watercraft, such as fishing boats, will not be permitted, as the boat launch ramp will be under construction for quite some time. After the bulk of construction has been completed on the ramp, specific times for launch and landing will

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be arranged as construction teams come and go. Fishers over the age of 16 must secure a fishing license. However, as the bait shop will be closed for a time, the city will stop administering licenses at Salem Lake. Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods are establishments that can issue fishing licenses in the meantime. Additionally, the pier will be under construction, so the city has set up designated fishing areas from the bank on the Salem Lake Trail. The trail itself will remain open throughout the reorganization and construction.

The city of Winston-Salem is becoming more operational and beautiful every day through the support of its citizens. The Salem Lake project may take time and sacrifice, but the results should increase the beauty of the already stunning landscape and attract new members of our community to its banks. http://www.cityofws.org/2014bonds

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AUGUST 5 FRIENDS OF THE LEWISVILLE LIBRARY ANNUAL INDOOR YARD SALE 10am-3pm, Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Collected from many attics – artwork/framed pictures, jewelry, collector’s items, toys, books, lawn and garden, small tools, small appliances/electronics, kitchenware, games, home décor, holiday decor, women’s purses, luggage and much more. Rain or shine (indoors). FREE admission, FREE parking and handicapped accessible!

FRIENDS OF RMHWS PRESENT FAMILY DAY AT FOOTHILLS 11am-2pm, Foothills Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Drive in W-S. The Friends of the Ronald McDonald House are hosting Family Day at the Foothills Tasting Room. Yoga classes for adults and children will be from 11am-12pm ($8/adult; $5/child).

From 12-2pm, enjoy a bouncy house, games, face painting, caricatures and more! Please bring singleserve snacks to stock the RMHWS pantry. RMHWS.org

AUGUST 5, 12, 19 & 26

SUMMER ON LIBERTY 7-10pm, 6th and Liberty.

Summer Music series, downtownws.com YESTIVAL: YES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TODD RUNDGREN & CARL PALMER’S ELP LEGACY Holmes Convocation Center in Boone. Inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in 2017, YES will embark on a national tour, treating fans to a set list of greatest hits from all of the band’s nine studio albums up to 1980, and showcasing the storied history of one of the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands. Cost: $55/adult; $40/students and children.

AUGUST 6 LIVE MUSIC: BOOTLEGGERS BAND; FOOD: BOONE DOGGIES HOTDOGS 12-5pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Live music from the Bootleggers Band. Food from Boone Doggies Hotdogs.

AUGUST 7

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm-until, Providence Restaurant & Catering, 5790 University Parkway in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy halfpriced wine and a $6 flatbread feature. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Get an extra prize board ticket for every school supply item donated to Educator Warehouse!

AUGUST 8

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5-7pm, Chick-fil-A, 2551 LewisvilleClemmons Road in Clemmons. Free event for kids of all ages! Join us for Kids’ Family Night. Enjoy a FREE kid’s craft and delicious food (menu prices apply).

Adults receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board!

Get an extra prize board ticket for every school supply item donated to Educator Warehouse!

AUGUST 11 & 25

DOWNTOWN JAZZ 6-9pm, Corpening Plaza, 237 W. 1st Street. Summer Music series, downtownws.com

AUGUST 12 WINSTON-SALEM DASH BASEBALL GAME 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. The Dash play at beautiful BB&T Ballpark in downtown W-S. The Dash offer the best family friendly entertainment in the Triad! You can view Your Home Team’s 2017 schedule and purchase your tickets online at AtMILB. com/1bROI7J. Cost: $8-16/person.

AUGUST 13 LIVE MUSIC: LEATHER AND LACE; FOOD: TOP DAWGS MOBILE GRILL 12-5pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Music from Leather and Lace, and food on site from Top Dawgs Mobile Grill.

AUGUST 14 WINSTON-SALEM ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-FOR-FREE NIGHT 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. It’s the craziest deal in sports! Each ticket comes with all the hot dogs and burgers you can eat through the seventh inning. The best part? Normal ticket prices apply. Enjoy your free food and an exciting baseball game by purchasing your tickets online at Bit. ly/2pAm7S2. Cost: $8-16/person.

AUGUST 15-17 WINSTON-SALEM DASH YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY 9am-12pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. The Dash will host a Youth Baseball Academy session for baseball players between the ages of 5-12.

Participants will interact with Dash players and coaches while improving their baseball skills at BB&T Ballpark.

Lunch is provided, along with a t-shirt, hat and tickets to a Dash game. Cost: $120/person. Call 714.2287.

AUGUST 18 FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHT | KALEIDEUM NORTH (formerly SciWorks) 4-8 pm, Enjoy the museum, outdoor parks, and Engineer It exhibit for only $3/person. Kaleideum members and kids 2 & under are free! (Outdoor parks will close at 6 p.m.)

Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, WinstonSalem. (336) 767-6730. kaleideum.org.

AUGUST 19 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH THE CASTAWAYS 5:30-8:30pm, RagApple Lassie Vineyards, 3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane in Boonville. Join us at RagApple Lassie for a fundraising event that benefits the vision to restore and open the historic buildings in Rockford, NC by the non-profit Rockford Preservation Society, Inc. The event will feature music from The Castaways, as well as food trucks, beer and wine! Cost: $15/person.

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AUGUST 20 LIVE MUSIC: MIKE BUSTIN; FOOD: FOOD FREAKS 12-5pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Live music from Mike Bustin, and food on site from Food Freaks.

AUGUST 21 SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY | KALEIDEUM NORTH (formerly SciWorks) 11am-4pm, Celebrate this

once-in-a-lifetime event with Kaleideum! The event will feature science demonstrations, crafts, special planetarium shows, and professional telescopes for safe sun-viewing. Bring your own cereal box to make a solar eclipse viewer to take home! All activities are included with museum admission and free for members. A food truck will be available for lunch purchases. First 100 attendees for the 11 a.m. planetarium show will receive a free pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses! (Glasses are currently on sale in the SciShop ($2 each) and will be available for purchase at the event, while supplies last.) The eclipse begins at 1:12 p.m. with peak coverage (approximately 95% of the sun) at 2:41-2:43 p.m.

This is a rain or shine event – if the weather is bad, we’ll watch a live feed from NASA. Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem. (336) 7676730. kaleideum.org

AUGUST 25 PAJAMMA JAMMY JAM | KALEIDEUM DOWNTOWN (formerly Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem) 11am, Wear your PJ’s to Kaleideum Downtown and dance to fun tunes under the disco ball! Included with museum admission and free for members. Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty Street, Winston-Salem. (336) 723-9111. kaleideum.org.

CAREFREE FRIDAY 6-9pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Live music from Cloud 9 and food from Hal’s BBQ. Bring your lawn chairs, the family, friends, games, etc., and enjoy the best sunset the Yadkin Valley has to offer!

AUGUST 25-28

SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College Street in Charlotte.

Celebrate the 35th annual show at the Charlotte Convention Center. Jam-packed with cool jewelry and handbags, make-up tips and tricks, delicious gourmet treats and more. Incredible shopping, runway fashion shows, cooking classes and informed speakers. Cost: $12/person at door; $8/person online with code “FW17.”

AUGUST 26

THE HOME GROWN ARTS FESTIVAL 9am-2pm, Körner’s Folly, 413 South Main Street in Kernersville.

Hosted by the Kernersville Arts and Crafts Guild. Local artisans will set up on the lawn of Körner’s Folly to showcase and sell their creations. Visit for the festival and stay for a tour of the historic house. The Home Grown Arts Festival is free to attend. KornersFolly.org KÖRNER’S FOLLY FAMILY REVUE PUPPET SHOW 10:30am, Körner’s Folly, 413 South Main Street in Kernersville. On the fourth Saturday of every month, we host The Körner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show.

For more information, visit KornersFolly.org/Event/ Korners-Folly-Family-Revue-Puppet-Show-14.

Cost: $2/person.

WINSTON-SALEM DASH BASEBALL GAME 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. The Dash play at beautiful BB&T Ballpark in downtown W-S. The Dash offer the best family friendly entertainment in the Triad! You can view Your Home Team’s 2017 schedule and purchase your tickets online at AtMILB. com/1bROI7J. Cost: $8-16/person.

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Monday & Wednesday: 35 Cent Wings (dine in only) Tuesday: All You Can Eat Pasta & Half Price Wine Thursday: $5 Classic Burger Night Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Brunch 11am-2pm, $1 Mimosas Friday: All You Can Eat Peel & Eat Shrimp $12.95 & Prime Rib Dinner Saturday & Sunday: Prime Rib Dinner

LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS FOR AUGUST 8/1 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/2 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/3 – Music with Jon, Mike & Morgan 7-10pm 8/4 – Happy Hour Music with Stephen Henson 5-7pm, Music with Chad & Dom 8-11pm 8/5 – Music with Stephen Legree Band 9pm-Midnight 8/7 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/8 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesdsay with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/9 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/10 – Jon & Mike 7-10pm 8/11 – Happy Hour Music with Stephen Henson 5-7pm, Music with Men in Black 9pm – Midnight 8/12 – Matt Dylan Band 9pm – Midnight 8/14 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/15 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/16 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/17 – Music with Megan Doss 7-10pm 8/18 – Southern Eyes 9pm – Midnight 8/19 – Morgan Keene Band 9pm – Midnight 8/21 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/22 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/23 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/24 – Jon & Mike 7-10pm 8/25 – Happy Hour Music with Stephen Henson 5-7pm, Music with Will Jones 8-11pm 8/26 – Justin Fulp Band 8-11pm 8/28 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/29 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/30 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/31 – Music with Darrell Hoots 7-10pm

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A Sweet Ending Summer Berry Crisp

BY SARA WILES

I

love a good, old-fashioned, berry crisp. Crisps, galettes, tarts, pies and the like all have a special place in my kitchen. Their rustic and simplified appearance gives you the feeling that you’ve created something straight from the heart. These desserts are what I also consider the chameleon of the fruit pastry world. Tailor them for a special occasion (think red and blue for patriotic holidays), or for the season (think warm apple pie in the fall), they truly are adaptable to any variety of taste buds.

This version features the harvest of summer: strawberries and blueberries. As fresh as they can be in the midst of the heat, this crisp is perfect with a glass of sweet tea on Sunday afternoons or a scoop of ice cream to start the weekend off right. Not to mention its incredible ability to make even a novice baker feel accomplished in the kitchen. Pair it with what you feel, share it with whom you love and enjoy every bite.

Ingredients:

Directions:

3 cups fresh blueberries

2. In a bowl, combine berries or fruit, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch. Mix until fruit is coated and both the sugar and cornstarch dissolve.

FILLING

3 cups fresh strawberries (can substitute for blueberries or strawberries with any fruit of choice) 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest TOPPING 1 cup all-purpose flour 11/3 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned oats ½ teaspoon salt 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Ice cream for serving (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3. In a separate bowl, toss the oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add the soft butter and, using a fork or your hands, mix until crumbly.

4. Fill eight (4-ounce) ramekins or a pie dish with the berry mixture and top generously with the oat topping.

5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the berries are bubbling and the oats are golden.

6. Once crisp is finished cooking, allow to cool before eating. Top with ice cream if desired.Remaining layers can be placed into the freezer for another use.

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ACTIVITIES

Ballet & Performing Arts Centre ......... 29 Hoots and Hollers .............................. 45 Kaleideum Downtown ....................... 27 Kaleideum North ............................... 27 Legacy Saddlebreds ........................... 25 Salem Gymnastics & Swim ................ 55 Wake Forest Athletics ......................... 67 YMCA ................................................. 63

ANIMAL

Shallowford Animal Hospital ............. 41

AUTOMOTIVE

McTron, Inc – E-Z Go ........................... 95 Quartermaster Auto Detailing ........... 95 TJs Body Shop.................................... 91

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Christina’s Dessertery ..............105, 109 Nothing Bundt Cake ..................45, 105

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics .............. 55

CHILDCARE

Imprints ............................................. 23 YMCA ................................................. 63

CHURCHES

Centergrove ....................................... 45 Clemmons UMC ................................ 21 Sunrise UMC...................................... 74

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Chermak & Hanson ........................... 11 Handy & Handy Orthodontics.............. 7 Kingery & Kingery ............................. 49 Salem Smiles ..................................... 61 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry ............................. 17

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EDUCATION

Forsyth Country Day School ............... 25 HIFE College Planning ........................ 9 Redeemer School .............................. 15 The Piedmont School......................... 47

FINANCIAL

HIFE College Planning ........................ 9 Mitchell Wealth Management Group.. 5 Truliant Federal Credit Union ......................... Back Cover

FLORAL

Dahlia’s ............................................ 107 Younique Expressions ....................... 95

HEALTH & FITNESS

C3 Fitness .......................................... 93 Dream Dinners .................................. 35 Vios Nutrition, Inc .............................. 33 YMCA ................................................. 63

HOME

All Things Basementy ........................ 31 Bloomday Granite.............................. 89 Busy as a Bee Concierge .................... 85 Chamberlain Place ............................ 49 Dero’s................................................. 19 Long & Foster Real Estate................... 15 S & K Cleaning ................................... 85 Salem Windows & Doors ................... 53 Salgado Painting ............................... 53 Stitches .............................................. 91 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker ................ 81 The Reserve at Smith Crossing .......... 57 Weedman .......................................... 79 Wrights Landscaping ......................... 81

HOME MEDICAL CARE

Home Instead Senior Care................... 4

INSURANCE

Amy Linville, Allstate.......................... 95 Blue Moon ......................................... 79

LANDSCAPING

Wrights Landscaping ......................... 81

Mac & Nelli’s ............................105, 111 Mickey’s Café ..................................... 95 Nothing Bundt Cake .................. 45, 105 Pintxos Pour House ......................... 105

RETAIL

Duke Eye Center of Winston-Salem ... 53 Forsyth Family Eye Care ..................... 33 Hillcrest Vision ................................... 83 Home Instead Senior Care................... 4 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetic ............... 55 Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates .. 59 Summer Family Care ......................... 63 Wake Forest Baptist Health Dermatology...................................... 57 WomanCare ....................................... 55

Carolyn’s Baby Cakes ......................... 83 Clemmons Bicycle ............................. 79 Dero’s................................................. 19 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift .............. 2, 47 Irma’s House of Fashion .................... 95 Junktique Alleyway ........................... 95 Rolly’s Baby Boutique ........................ 59 Sherre’s Jewelry................................. 95 Smith & Co. Consignment ................. 95 Sticks & Skeins Mobile Yarn Truck ...... 61 Thruway ............................................. 23 Upscale Living Consignment ............. 95

PHOTOGRAPHY

SERVICE

MEDICAL

Desilu Photography ....................... 6, 51 Photo Artistry by Melinda ................ 103

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ .................................................. 75 KISSfm ............................................. 101

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Chamberlain Place ............................ 49 Long & Foster Real Estate................... 15 Susan Maier-Colon Berkshire Hathaway........................... 81 The Reserve at Smith Crossing .......... 57

RESTAURANTS

Black Mountain Chocolate............... 105 Chick-fil-A Clemmons ........................ 47 Christina’s Dessertery ..............105, 109 Davie Tavern .................................... 105 Hakkachow Asian Eats ..................... 105 Harry Kahuna’s Tiki Grill................... 105 Hill’s BBQ......................................... 105 Honky Tonk Smokehouse ................ 105

Busy as a Bee Concierge .................... 85 Eagle Elegance .................................. 77 Hauser Rental .................................... 83 Nouveau Soul Revue ....................... 103 Nu expression.................................... 97 S&K Cleaning..................................... 85 Triad Mac ......................................... 107

TECHNOLOGY

Nu expression.................................... 97 Triad Mac ......................................... 107

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bookmarks....................................... 110 Cal Ripken Baseball World Series ...... 87 Clemmons Chick-fil-A ........................ 47 Live 2 Lead ......................................... 65 Reynolda House ................................ 69 Wake-up Walk & 5k – Family Services .................................. 43 Winston-Salem Dash ....................... 115 Winston-Salem Open ...................... 113

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Summer

has certainly descended upon us and with all her glorious heat! This is probably the first summer on record ever that I have not been to the swimming pool by this point. Undergoing radiation therapy requires me not to be out in the sun, and so far with this heat, it’s been fairly easy to make myself stay in the AC. However, I am counting down the days until my annual Florida vacation, and it will be impossible to stay inside then! This year’s vacation will mean a little less fun in the sun than I like, but I’m grateful to be going at all, so I will try to behave and stay in the shade as much as possible!

August will also bring a few more changes to my usual way of life, as my youngest daughter Morgan was accepted into the Occupational Therapy grad program at ECU and will be moving to Greenville, NC. At the same time, Briana’s and Jonathan’s apartment lease is up, and they want to hold off purchasing their first home until they know where Jonathan will be working. I am thrilled to have them and grandcat Nala, stay with us for as long as

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they need to, and it will certainly help ease Tim and me back into the life of empty nesters.

Shallowford Animal Hospital is featured on our cover this month. Dr. Eads and his staff with their furry friends are ready to help with your pets needs. This was a fun photo shoot, trying to get the dogs all to look at the camera—thanks, Desilu Photography, for capturing this fun moment! Be sure to read about Hoots and Hollers on pages12 & 13. Clemmons UMC has some wonderful new things starting up soon on pages 20 & 21, and football is in the air with WFU, see pages 66 & 67.

Enjoy these last days of summer before the yellow school buses start rolling again!

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Come for Fun, Leave with a Masterpiece!

BY MARTIE EMORY

Walking

into Hoots and Hollers immediately brings a smile, as you can’t help but notice a beautiful blend of colors, patterns, and camaraderie among the artists that draws you to pick up a brush or a pen and join in.

With that, owners LeeAnne Edwards and Millie Barnhart have realized their dream of introducing new people to their world of creative expression. Having bonded as friends and fellow artists through years of watching their sons share sports activities, as well as collaborating on a creative project for LeeAnne’s business, Pintxos Beer Garden, while Millie owned WildFlowers on Hilltop, a local floral and garden business, the two knew their creative flair was a good match for their own business venture. In November 2016, they launched Hoots and Hollers Make & Take Art Stop at a temporary location, before moving to their permanent home in Robinhood Village in May 2017.

Insiders know them as “Henrietta Hoots” and “Hetti Hollers,” and budding artists know them as inspiring leaders. “We truly believe there is an artist in every person that just needs to be nurtured and encouraged,” says Millie.

From a wide range of art classes for every age, to birthday parties, team-building events, family group activities, book club outings, and classes on furniture “rehab” and re-use (yes, you can make a flower planter from a re-purposed chair!), Hoots and Hollers also offers a drop-in art studio for those spontaneous times your

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creative mood may strike. “We have a variety of materials and ideas on hand for those artists who just want to drop in to create,” explains Millie, who also designed the studio’s handmade work tables and counters.

The two prefer to tailor the art theme for each class or group, which allows for some colorful new ideas, and plenty of experimentation. “We currently offer classes and art opportunities for literally all ages,” says Millie. “We’ve even had the opportunity to incorporate a sonogram into a birth announcement for the future grandparents!”

Hosting a private art party is a minimum $150—or six participants, each creating a $25.00 project—in an approximate one-and-a-half to two-hour time frame. Groups are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, or Hoots and Hollers can arrange for refreshments at an additional cost. In the very near future, LeeAnne and Millie plan to offer a full-service beer and wine bar as well, sure to be a bonus for budding “adult” artists!

At the heart of their mission will always be encouraging individuals to discover their potential artistic talents, especially children. Hoots and Hollers has hosted several art camps over the summer, with three scheduled for the month of August, ranging from a class size of six to 12 kids, depending on age.

“While we try to follow a curriculum, the children always [help determine] the direction the class ends up taking during the week,” says Millie. “It’s always amazing to see the children collaborate with, and inspire, one another during the week, and many a project idea has been altered or recreated by the kids in the art camp!”

From intriguing camp names, such as “Wildflowers and Whimsy,” “Yes to the Mess,” and “Fairies, Wizards and Gnomes,” there’s no shortage of magic and mystery as masterpieces come to life! Yes, you’ll find adorable fairy gardens filling the studio, and collages of flowers just bursting with color and love. Pieces by local artisans—including LeeAnne and Millie—are for sale around the studio as well.

This creative duo works diligently to inspire creativity by allowing their campers and other class participants to think about, and create, the project that’s been suggested, while still letting them have the freedom to incorporate their own style and flair.

“The biggest compliment and ultimate joy in what we do is when someone—mom or grandma—tells us we helped discover or inspire one of our pupil’s love of art,” says Millie. “We love when the student (child or adult) discovers they CAN do it!”

When you’re ready to unleash your own inner artist, visit Hoots and Hollers at 5336 Robinhood Village in Winston-Salem, call them at 336-782-0657, and follow them on Facebook to stay up-to-date with their camps, classes, and special events. Hoots and Hollers is open Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., plus as needed for scheduled camps and classes.

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The

Magic of Storytime

BY CHARLIE LOVETT, President of the Board of Directors, Bookmarks

It’s

no great secret that reading aloud to children helps them become better readers, more excited about literature, better learners, and so on. It also creates firm bonds between children and parents, or students and teachers. Yes, there is something wonderful about parents and teachers reading aloud to children.

But recently, I’ve discovered another level of “wonderful” when it comes to Storytime. Last year I started working on a middlegrade book, The Book of the Seven Spells, and I’ve had many opportunities to share that work with young friends. It only took one session of reading my words aloud to these kids to remember why I liked writing for children so much. The look in their eyes was more than I needed to motivate me to write the rest of the book as soon as I could.

Wherever and whenever we had our Storytime, children who had not previously heard me read would tag along and listen entranced to the end of a story they had not heard the beginning of. I don’t think it was because of my brilliant skills as a reader or as a writer—I think it was because something magical happens when an adult reads to a child, and that magic is special in a whole new way when that adult is not a teacher or a parent. These weren’t my kids, so the fact that I took time to read to them meant something.

And here’s the exciting bit—with the new Bookmarks community gathering space and the independent bookstore now open, there are opportunities for this sort of magic all the time. Bookmarks now hosts Storytime in our fabulous children’s

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area every week on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The programs are open to all—yes, adults can listen to stories, too! And, at our free and open-to-the-public Festival on Saturday, September 9th, we’ll have a Spanish/English Storytime, featuring Angela Dominguez.

Not only can you bring your children to hear everyone from teachers, authors, and local celebrities read, but children can also hear (and be inspired) by storytime, led by professionals in fields including law enforcement, veterinary medicine, farming, firefighting, culinary arts, and more. Participate in our monthly social justice storytime, or in one of our themed events for holidays and special occasions. And bring your children to hear people who are passionate about books, storytelling, and the relationships they can create among listeners and readers. I promise you’ll get much more than you give.

I’m looking forward to my chance to share stories with children at Bookmarks, which was designed for just this type of community building. As I was reading one of the last chapters of my book aloud, and a child I had never met before was wide-eyed and practically sitting in my lap while equally enthralled adults looked on, there was only one word for it: Magic!

BOOKMARKS’ STORYTIME is held each Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at 634 West Fourth Street #110, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Bookmarks’ Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, September 7th–10th, 2017. For other events and information, visit www.bookmarksnc.org.

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Rethinking Church in a Rapidly Changing Culture

BY CLARK CHILTON

Today’s

culture is highly digital and visual, focusing on outward appearances and desires, but what about spiritual needs?

Young adults entering the years between 18 and 25 are asking this question: They want to know what’s up with God. Clemmons United Methodist Church is a local church community that emphasizes simplicity and invitation. They are poised to provide a unique place of belonging and spiritual growth for young adults in our community.

C3 (“Coffee, Conversation, and Community”), a Thursday night gathering, is designed to meet the needs of the next generation of young adults, offering practical, real-life discussions on topics that matter most.

Clark Chilton, Youth & Young Adult Minister at Clemmons UMC, relates, “We’re going to tackle topics that everyone thinks about and wonders about, but may not be comfortable bringing up over dinner with friends. These are relevant discussion points that will address mainstream concerns and issues, and answer them from a Biblical perspective.

Similar in nature to Ted Talks, C3 will ponder the hard questions: “How do I believe?” “How do I pray?” “Can I trust God?” and “Can I trust the Bible?

What’s up with God and Science?” Each month will have a theme; upcoming topics will address common questions about the supernatural, such as angels and demons, as well as heaven and hell. Regular service opportunities and social events called “Drinks and Discussion” are also in the works.

“C3 will take place on Thursdays, starting on September 7th, from 7–8 p.m. in the Sanctuary at Clemmons United Methodist Church,” says Clark. “While the communication style will be geared toward young adults, all adults are welcome to attend, including singles and married couples. We welcome conversation! C3 will have teaching that will lead to discussion; it’s going to be an opportunity to talk and share ideas. A judgment-free zone, C3 invites people to come as they are.”

“There’s no cost to attend the discussion,” says Clark. “With a food truck onsite at 5 p.m. and childcare provided, there’s a great window of opportunity for adults to have a meal and socialize before C3 begins.”

More details about C3 can be found online at ClemmonsUMC.org/ YoungAdults.

In addition to C3, Clemmons United Methodist Church is committed to meeting the needs of others. “Single and Parenting” and “Divorce Care” are two new opportunities that will offer compassionate, loving solutions for those in challenging situations. The Single and Parenting class will begin this September (with childcare provided for children up to the 5th grade). Please register online at ClemmonsUMC.org/Single.

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The Divorce Care class will begin on Wednesday, August 30th and will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Trained facilitators (and divorce survivors) will lead this welcoming group and encourage discussion and healing. The cost is $10 per participant, and online registration is requested (ClemmonsUMC.org/DivorceCare).

and to equip the saints for the work of ministry,” explains Clark. “We don’t use lingo like ‘church membership.’ Our church is a family, and our new partners in ministry who join us are considered ‘covenant partners.’”

Beyond these specialty programs, Clemmons United Methodist Church has faithfully served the Clemmons community for 234 years. With more than two centuries of commitment to the community, Clemmons UMC is a church that continues to grow. “Our general mission is to create disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,

Learn more about Clemmons United Methodist Church, their upcoming programs, and their current programs! Visit ClemmonsUMC.org or visit the church! The church is located at 3700 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Three worship services are available, including a traditional service on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and Call 336.766.6375 for more information.

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Shifting the Odds for Children in Forsyth

BY MELISSA PAYTON Imprints Cares, an early childhood education nonprofit, seeking to break the cycle of poverty by providing children the early start they need in life, has received a Half-Million Dollar ($550K) grant for The Pediatric Holistic Health Initiative (The Initiative) from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem, NC (the Trust).

Berta Andrade, Imprints Cares Ready for School Director leading The Initiative, said, “An example of how important these services are to at-risk children and families in Forsyth County is shared through Evelyn’s story. When she first met Imprints Cares—thanks to a referral from Wake Forest Baptist’s Winston East Pediatrics—she was a high school senior who had just found out she was pregnant. The social and economic costs for a pregnant teen living in poverty are higher because she often—

The Initiative is a collaborative with Imprints Cares, Wake Forest Baptist Health, and Family Services to provide families access to a tiered-level of education and health services, such as one-on-one consultations and child assessments, intensive and non-intensive home visits, and mental health support so that children are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The American Academy of Pediatrics deems the medical home as a critical site to promote education, healthy development and wellness across the family’s life. Therefore, The Initiative expands our partnership on-site at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Downtown Health Plaza, Westgate Pediatrics, and Winston East Pediatrics, to address concerns such as pre-and post-natal care, behavior and mental health problems, child developmental delays, and/ or parenting stress. We level the playing field so that at-risk children and their families are prepared for success in school and life.

• Has few skills to prepare her baby for kindergarten;

“Children living in poverty are at greater risk for developing physical and mental health issues that can negatively impact their ability to succeed in school,” said the Trust’s Joe Crocker.

“That’s why we funded Imprints Cares—in support of their collaboration with Family Services and Wake Forest Baptist—to connect families to health services that will help their children get set for school success.”

• Has a higher risk for a baby with a low birth weight and infant mortality; • Has a baby with behavioral problems and chronic medical conditions; • Is likely to more heavily use publicly funded health care; • Has low prospects for finishing high school; and • Has no skills, so she is more likely to be unemployed or underemployed as a young adult.

The generational cycle could have continued for Evelyn without Imprints Cares intervention—the stakes were high. Thankfully, Evelyn enrolled in our Ready for School, Pediatrics Partnership Program, and soon she realized how important her education and health were to her new baby. Evelyn now has a built-in family advocacy network with her Imprints Cares family educator, Maria Stockton, and Wake Forest Baptist Health pediatrician, Maria, also ensured she had connections to other services that provided her pre- and post-natal care, nutrition education, and fresh produce, as well as baby items (e.g., books, diapers, pack and play, bassinette, & car seat).

Through visits at Imprints Cares site at Winston East, home visits at Evelyn’s, group family meetings, and wellness checks with her pediatrician, Evelyn’s life has changed. Today, her little boy, Adrian, is healthy and thriving. They read, sing, talk, and play together daily. She finished high school and is almost done with her program at Forsyth Tech. She also became closer to her own mom, sister, and family.

Imprints Cares connected her mom and family to Habitat. They were approved for a Habitat Home, and she and her family have completed their volunteer hours and other requirements. Her dream is coming true soon—her family will move in this fall. Evelyn says, “To me, Maria and Imprints Cares are like another family, as they helped navigate me on this journey. I never feel alone anymore.”

• This is just one example of the many lives Imprints Cares changes in our community. With your help, we can do more— • Make a financial donation @ ImprintsCares.org/Make-A-Gift; • Give new books or other in-kind child items @ ImprintsCares.org/Make-A-Wish • Volunteer with us @ ImprintsCares.org/Child-Champion; • Like our Facebook.com/ImprintsCares to spread the word about our Ready for School Programs and Expanding Learning Services.

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The team at Hospice & Palliative CareCenter started a communitychanging and life-altering annual event in 2016. The event, Living BYLife ANN GAUTHREAUX Your Best Speaker Series, is designed to educate and inspire our community to live their very best lives – now, and for the rest of their lives. Hospice, after all, is not about helping people die, are motivated, how we can excel, and Scott and Michelle Livengood. team at Hospice & Palliative but rather helping people living fully and comfortably – making the how we interact and influence others.

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BY VONDA HENDERSON

The

definition of a picnic is “an outing or occasion that involves taking a packed meal to be eaten outdoors.”

Wow, what a dry-as-dust definition! Talk about taking the fun out of an event! True, it may be accurate, but the picnics of my memory were so much more than that. The planning and cooking just to get ready to go on a picnic was a huge part of the fun. Remember?

If your family was going on a picnic in the boomer generation days, it was a big deal. Nobody went out and bought pre-cooked food. Your mom enlisted help from everyone to get the food cooked and ready. Typical picnic food back then was fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, corn on the cob, biscuits, a cake or pie, iced tea, and a watermelon for cutting later on. Everything was cooked the day before and packed up in the refrigerator. We had a metal picnic carrier that had multiple containers (five, as I recall) to pack all the food in, with a locking handle. That, plus a couple of blankets, the melon, and a cooler of ice, and we were off to the mountains! Finding a spot along the roadway took a while and was part of the adventure. If there was a stream nearby, the melon went in to cool before slicing. Perfect!

Picnics have been around for a very long time. In the Victorian period of British history, a typical picnic menu was provided in Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management. In those days, a picnic to serve a group of 40 consisted of cold roast beef, four meat pies, four roast chickens, two roast ducks, four dozen cheesecakes, and a large, cold plum pudding, washed down with beer, claret, sherry, and brandy.

Hollywood had its part in glamorizing picnics. The caravan of cars headed to the beach in Citizen Kane and the striped tents complete with servants cooking over open fires was the picture of opulence. On the other hand, in Up, Carl and Ellie spent their picnic dreaming about their future. And, in The Sound of Music, once Marie and the children finished their meal on the meadow, they practiced singing that famous song, “Do-Re-Mi.” What do you pack for a picnic? Some foods just relate well to picnics and haven’t changed much over the decades. Cold fried chicken is still a favorite, although baked chicken is just as tasty (not to mention healthier). Potato salad and deviled eggs are still staples.

Pasta salad is a newer addition. Fruit salad prepared with yogurt, instead of mayonnaise, is delicious anytime. Of course, nothing beats a slice of watermelon. Fresh veggies with some dip round out the food groups. Polish it off with a jug of sweet ice tea.

We’re fortunate to have so many options to visit for a picnic in our area. The mountains are just a short drive away; local parks are close by, lakes, or the beach—all within driving distance with enough time getting there to work up an appetite.

Take a drive down memory lane and remember the picnics of your youth. Then, get busy making new memories. Dust off that picnic basket, round up the kids, and off you go!

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BY MADISON LING

Natalie Mizell, the owner and Artistic

Director of The Ballet and Performing Arts Centre, has pursued dance as something that has “always [been] a passion of [hers].” Mizell attended Meredith College, followed by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to attain a degree in dance, transferring to UNCG to be a part of a bigger dance department. After graduation, her immediate goal was to open a dance school, and that is exactly what she did.

The studio originally opened in Lewisville, with only about 1000 square feet, before moving to its present 5500-square-foot location five years later. The space with two studios, soon to be three, and high ceilings is conducive to the ballet choreography that the studio emphasizes, along with the other styles they offer: pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, variations, and partnering.

Progressing Ballet Technique and American Ballet Theatre techniques are two types of specialized training that BPAC offers, in addition to their regular classes. With these two classes, the studio really tries to teach students how to dance in a way that is safe for their bodies.

The five teachers at the studio are all classically trained, whether that be with a degree from a university or through professional training. They all work together to train the students to be wellrounded, technical dancers who can be successful, no matter if they want to dance professionally,

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get a degree in dance, or even just take classes comfortably in a professional environment.

However, the most important aspect of the classes is that all the students have fun and be successful at whatever they want to do.

Mizell considers BPAC her family and wants all the students to know how much it cares about them. She values her relationship with her students highly and knows all the student’s names. She never wants a time to come when she doesn’t know each one of her students. “I think something really special about our studio is there are five of us [teachers] here, and we know every single student taking a class,” said Mizell. “They all become part of the family here.” Her emphasis is on being with the students, and she teaches many classes herself, even with all her responsibilities as the Director.

Her title with the dancers has affectionately become “Mom.” The family atmosphere is also fostered by the older dancers, as they take it upon themselves to be mentors for the younger dancers.

Mizell sees students coming back from college and taking time out of their lives to visit the studio again. She sees this as a positive note, demonstrating what a family the students feel that the studio is, after spending years and years of their lives dancing at BPAC. The competition team is a more recent addition to the studio’s repertoire, growing in the past five years to about thirty to forty students and performing at three local competitions a year.

The local competitions are extremely convenient for those families with kids doing many activities all at once. The competition classes are by audition and then require certain core classes. To add to the competition program’s appeal, a graduate of the studio, Megan, has returned to the area to teach the 2nd grade and help choreograph jazz and hip hop for the competition team.

The studio’s performances throughout the year include a winter performance of The Nutcracker, which is by audition, and a spring show that involves a different ballet every year for Act I, followed by a second act that includes all the competition routines, as well as jazz, hip-hop, tap, and contemporary dances.

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OUT & ABOUT in Winston-Salem

Kaleideum’s Gala Celebrated an Exciting Future Filled with “Wonder”

In

2010, the Board of Directors of SciWorks introduced a new fundraiser to inspire the community and raise the profile of the science center as the place that inspires young minds in Winston-Salem, the City of Arts and Innovation.

In July of 2016, a new entity—now named “Kaleideum”—was formed by the merger of The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks, bringing with it two legacy fundraisers: “Storybook Soirée” and “Where Innovation Begins.” Kaleideum Downtown (formerly The Children’s Museum) was founded by the Junior League of Winston-Salem and opened its doors on November 20, 2004. Kaleideum North (formerly SciWorks) was founded by the Junior League of Winston-Salem and opened its doors as the Nature Science Center in 1964. The two museums began talks of a possible collaboration in early 2015, with a mission of “Inspiring wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.”

As Kaleideum moves into the future, plans are underway for a new gala that is representative of both legacy fundraisers…but on Friday, May 12th, 2017,approximately 300 friends of Kaleideum celebrated one last time under the Where Innovation Begins name. Chaired by Laura and Josh Neelon, and Jamie and Alex Stacy, along with Honorary Chairs Janie and J.D. Wilson, the evening at ld Town Club centered on the theme “Wonder” as a celebration of Kaleideum’s mission. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live auction, and games of chance, including a putting contest, mystery gifts, and the possibility of winning a diamond necklace from Windsor Jewelers by purchasing a glass of bubbly! BB&T acted as Title Sponsor for the event, and Kilpatrick Townsend and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center were Presenting Sponsors.

Where Innovation Begins raised approximately $175,000, much of which goes toward creating the hands-on educational programming and exhibits for the Museum, as well as providing access to families and schoolchildren who may otherwise be unable to afford the experience. There much energy is being expended around Kaleideum as the Museum plans for an exciting future in a downtown location that can better serve the community. In July 2017, the Museum announced the selection of Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm with an office based in Raleigh, and Stitch Design Shop, based in Winston-Salem, as the architects to design the space for the new museum. The third part of the design team is Roto, a leading exhibit developer that has produced exhibits in more than 150 museums throughout the world.

The new Kaleideum will be located on the site of the former Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on the corner of Third Street and Town Run Lane.

For more information, visit kaleideum.org.

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to the Food Allergy Research and Education, 5.9 million children under age 18 have food allergies. Roughly, that is 1 in 13 children, or two in every classroom. In addition, research shows 30% of children with food allergies are allergic to more than one food. These statistics can be startling, and not many people know the impact of what having a food allergy means, especially in kids. However, there is one local family who is on a mission to change that and educate the world about living with food allergies.

Caroline Harrell discovered her children, Maddox and Skylar, both had food allergies at young ages. Maddox was only a year old when he was diagnosed with a severe nut allergy, and Skylar was four when a reaction to peanut butter alerted her family that she, too, had food allergies.

Harrell explains, “With Maddox, our pediatrician advised us to introduce the foods that could cause an allergic reaction last.

Maddox had his first birthday, and we were on a good stretch until we gave him a cracker with peanut butter on it. He quickly broke out into a rash, and we gave him some Benadryl. We then took him to an allergist, where he was diagnosed with a severe nut allergy.

From that day forward we carried Epipens for Maddox. That could have been a scarier day, as we did not realize the severity of food allergies. As for Skylar, we were advised to wait on introducing her until a later age. Of course, we were very hesitant, regardless, just knowing what we knew after going through it with Maddox. Skylar seemed different, though. She didn’t always get sick or show any signs of eczema like Maddox did. We learned quickly that this was not the case in January 2015. Skylar was watching her brother play a basketball game. Innocently enough, she shared a snack with a friend, and I didn’t think twice about it. Quickly Skylar showed all the signs you read about: she complained about a scratchy throat, her lips began to swell, and it was then I realized that snack contained peanut butter. My husband reacted quickly and ran her out of the gym 32 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

to our car and gave her a shot of Epipen and raced her to the ER. After that long 48 hours, we looked back and realized if Maddox had not carried those Epipens, our story would be much different today.

Luckily, we knew what was happening and did not hesitate to give her a shot of epinephrine. Skylar experienced a thing called “rebounding” after she got to the hospital, where she went into anaphylactic shock again. Epipens come in packs of two. We always would break them apart and place them into different hands that may be around our kids. We never realized that the pens should stay together in case the child rebounds. Wow, what we thought we were educated on with Maddox—we had no clue.”

she realized how much of an impression Skylar’s experience had had on him.

According to Harrell, her children’s stories explain why it’s important to educate people about epinephrine and why they should be at gyms, schools, and public places for children. To help educate others, her family has turned to social media and have created MaddSkye accounts on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

keeping kids safe. “Children with food allergies are learning and growing, and when a community gets behind them, the anxiety and outcast feelings go away.

Maddox and Skylar are surrounded by a great group of friends. When we are around them, and food is involved, you can hear the questions, “Are there nuts in it? Maddox can’t have that.” Now, it’s not always roses, but that is why we always have to educate others. We always take the approach to help others understand, and we always have success with that approach. Our kids wear nut-allergy bracelets to remind them and others to think before giving them any snacks.

They are both very aware of their allergy and are confident in talking about it,” states Harrell.

“I cannot take credit for any of the inspiration. I only shoot the videos and post. Maddox came up with everything, from the name to his MaddSkye logo. I call my children, Maddox, “Madd” and Skyler, “Skye.” Madd simply put it together, and the ideas kept coming,” she says.

Maddox’s idea was inspired by his wanting to help kids and their families understand their food allergies. He wanted to help people know it is okay to talk about their experiences. Harrell comments that this “mature conversation floored her,” and

Maddox adds, “Skylar is my person and is someone I love who has food allergies.

I want to help kids cope with, and understand, their allergies to stay safe during the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is a lot of planning that goes into any type of day/event, and the more we talk about it, the safer we’ll be. I want to start the conversation. I am not ashamed, and I am not embarrassed by my allergy.”

Through their social media channels, Harrell and her family hope to help others understand more about food allergies and

Follow MaddSkye’s journey and learn more about awareness events in the community on their Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram accounts.

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Christie & The Clan: A Family Transformation

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quite The Brady Bunch or Cheaper By the Dozen, but when Christie and Bryan met and fell in love, they created a Blended family that was truly movie-worthy.

Four years ago, they married and brought together their two families to make what Christie and Bryan Martin of WinstonSalem lovingly call “the clan.” Bryan brought Ashley (age 18) and Justin (age 11) and Christie brought Kyle (age 18), Zachary (age 17) and Max (age 11) into their new lives together.

Christie and her “clan” are the winners of the “My Cart is Why” Family Health Challenge with the American Heart Association and Forsyth County Life is Why Sponsor Novant Health.

They have won a heart-healthy grocery shopping tour with a Novant Health registered dietician and a $100 gift card for free groceries!

Christie is the Director of Member Services at Homestead Hills Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. “I have the best job—I get to have fun and play all day,” says Christie.

However, in February of 2016, playing got harder to do. “I was always in good shape before, but I had recently let myself go. I was having chest pains, and my knees always hurt. I had an emotional meltdown and decided that I had to make a change,” shares Christie. “I give the credit for my healthy turnaround to Blue Sky, outside of all the hard work—that was mine!”

Christie was 201 lbs. and she set her goal to get down to 160. With health and nutritional coaching and daily exercise, Christie has lost 46 lbs. in seven months and has been able to keep it off. “Now I am very happy,” she shares. “I feel so much healthier. My knees don’t hurt. The pains in my chest are gone.

My metabolism is much faster. My energy level is up. I can go up and down all the stairs I need to and not feel out of breath.”

When women change their grocery shopping and cooking habits, they often bring their families along for the healthy ride.

Christie’s husband, Bryan, had lost his father to heart issues.

“When I decided to make a change, Bryan was right there with me. He has even lost some weight with me,” says Christie.

“I started out because I had to do it for me,” shares Christie.

“Over time, everyone in the family has gradually adjusted to healthy shopping and eating.” “We have Justin on the weekends, and he is willing to try anything healthy we cook. He is big into fitness and wants to be healthy,” says Christie.

Max will not eat his mom’s favorite healthful recipe, Pepper Pizzas, but has really come around to trying healthier foods.

“Mom, can we have the Brussels sprouts?” and, “Making this zucchini pasta is fun!” are just a few comments from Max that make Christie smile.

Zack is now out on his own and is opening up to cooking healthy at his own home. The “Hey Mom—that grilled chicken and [those] turkey burgers are not looking so bad anymore” statement makes Christie proud.

Kyle is out on his own also, and though he is making his own food decisions, he respects what he can bring into the house when he comes. Donuts for dessert—no, nice try, Kyle!

Ashley is also now out living on her own and Christie and Ashley share tips on cooking and eating healthier together.

“My journey is about overall health and happiness, and I’m so happy that our clan is getting healthier habits, too,” says Christie. “It is not easy, and it doesn’t stop when you reach your goal weight. It is a fight every day, but I am so much healthier and so much happier. It is worth the fight!”

CHRISTIE’S TIPS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SHOP, COOK, AND EAT HEALTHIER: • Buy fresh veggies and fruits—stay away from the frozen food.

• Don’t allow desserts in the house.

• Stick to the grocery list. (And don’t go when you are hungry!)

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• Read food labels at the store. (I look at carbs, calories, protein, and sugars.)

• Take in more protein than you do carbs every day to help get rid of stubborn belly fat.

• When shopping with the kids and they ask for unhealthy snacks or desserts, don’t say “No,” but ask them, “Is there a better choice we could make?” (My kids love sugar-free ice pops, and cheese sticks are a house favorite!)

• Say YES to spices!!! No calories and full of flavor. Allow yourself to go spice crazy!

• When eating out, you can order grilled chicken (pretty safe) and ask for things on the side to help manage sauces and extras.

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Imagine being a physician who daily practices dentistry, surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, pathology, parasitology, pharmacology, neurology, epidemiology, psychology and encounters infectious disease, sometimes all before lunch! This is the average day of Dr. Kristopher Eads, and he wears many hats in his practice.

From the moment you walk in Shallowford Animal Hospital, you know this is a place that loves animals. Angela Thomas, Receptionist at Shallowford Animal Hospital, brings her love of animals and helping them to her role at the practice. “As a wife, mom and homeschooler of three daughters, over the years my girls and I have had many an adventure, and our favorites involved rescuing, re-homing and volunteering with animals. Each encounter is a challenge, yet a time to learn new ways to treat animal injuries and illnesses. As a family, we would do research on treating animals and preventing disease, as well as training them, so they could be placed in a loving home. As my girls got older, I found myself needing to go back to work to ‘fund’ these rescues, and what better place to make a difference in the lives of animals than in a veterinary practice! I’ve been at Shallowford Animal Hospital for four months now, and I can’t imagine not having animals in my life,” Angela commented.

“Each day is different, and many times you don’t know what is going on with the animal, and unfortunately, unlike people, you can’t ask them what hurts or how they feel.

Veterinary Medicine is a blast and so rewarding, but it can be extremely taxing as well. We routinely encounter the high and excitement of a new puppy or kitten in one room and the next room over, we are consoling a crying owner that’s saying good-bye to a beloved family member. Some days you can add an emergency of a pet hit by a car with a worried owner, followed by a dog waking up from surgery howling. You just never know what to expect, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. My career as a veterinarian began when I operated a mobile veterinary service, Blue Ridge Mobile Veterinary Services (BRMVS), focusing primarily on large animals, like cattle and horses, as I continued to work as a relief vet for some small-animal practices. I had a desire to have my own, stand-alone, non-mobile practice and I purchased Shallowford Animal Hospital from a retiring Dr. Hermann in September 2016. For myself and my staff, what we do is all about the dedication we have to our clients and their pets, and we strive to exceed their expectations. We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional veterinary care, and we all share a love for what we do,” said Dr. Eads. Sharing a love for animals and working with them and the people who love them is what makes Shallowford Animal Hospital’s staff exceptional in their care.

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Veronica Bowman You could say that a love for animals and helping them runs in Veronica Bowman’s family. “Growing up, my mother was a veterinary assistant and a groomer, and she passed her passion for animals down to me. I love what I do, because we are a voice for the voiceless; animals can’t tell us what’s wrong, so it’s our job to figure it out, much like a puzzle. As a vet assistant, I have many responsibilities. You may find me in the pharmacy filling prescriptions, monitoring a patient under anesthesia, taking radiographs, cleaning teeth and educating clients about the general care of their pets. Just as you would build a relationship with your own physician or your child’s pediatrician, trusting your vet and their staff is important, so you can be confident you and your vet are doing

everything you can to give your pet the best life possible,” stated Veronica.

Katie Matthews Spending her summers on her grandfather’s farm as a child gave Katie Matthews an early love for animals. “I became interested in the veterinary field at an early age, maybe seven years old. I would help my grandpa raise beagles and take care of the cows, goats, and chickens. Thanks to my grandpa, I have always had a big heart for animals and knew that caring for God’s creatures in some way would be my calling. The relationship that we have with our clients is instrumental in giving their pets the best care possible. Having an understanding of what the animal has been experiencing, which can only be shared by the owner, helps Dr. Eads and the techs treat and care for the animal the best we can,” Katie said.

There’s no doubt that Dr. Eads and his staff at Shallowford Animal Hospital are making a difference in the lives of animals every day. As Dr. Eads said, “I thank God for giving me the ability to enhance the lives of animals and their humans.

I thank my wife, Dawn, for her help and unconditional support, and the staff at Shallowford Animal Hospital for their dedication and help every day to help what most people see as their family...their animals!” Dr. Eads said.

Lissa Stiles Having moved to the area from California to work and be closer to her parents, Lissa Stiles has a background in caring for animals. “I’ve been in the area for ten years and got into veterinary medicine as a vet tech after running a boarding kennel in Massachusetts for seven years. I have worked with animals in some capacity, kennels, animal hospitals and farm work, for over 27 years, and love what I do because it’s rewarding to help sick animals and rescue them. There are many things that make Shallowford Animal Hospital special, including top-notch, first-class medical care, as well as boarding, grooming and a commitment to rescue,” commented Lissa.

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The Silent Victims of Family Violence

BY FAMILY SERVICES Family violence is a significant public health concern that demands communitywide attention. The effects of domestic violence on women have been well documented; however, the impact on children who witness domestic violence has received less attention.

This is surprising, considering that an estimated three to four million children are at risk of being exposed to domestic violence each year.

These children are the silent victims of family violence Research shows that silent victims suffer a wide range of emotional and behavioral disturbances as a result of their exposure to family violence. In fact, children who grow up in violent homes often exhibit the same psychological and behavioral problems as children who have been abused.

Studies also show that children who witness domestic violence: • Are at greater risk of suffering from depression and anxiety; • May suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; • Are more likely to display oppositional, defiant behaviors than those from nonviolent homes; and • Sometimes engage in fighting, bullying, and stealing.

Witnessing violence in the home also affects a child’s academic achievement and behavior in the classroom. Children impacted by family violence have a greater risk of suffering from lower cognitive function and limited problemsolving skills. They may also experience delays in their speech and motor skills.

These cognitive issues, coupled with emotional and behavioral problems, impact performance in school. Children who witness family violence not only have poor interactions with authority figures, such as teachers, they also tend to have poor relationships with peers. They lack conflict resolution skills and have difficulties with anger management.

These behaviors can have a negative effect on the overall dynamics of the classroom. Research has shown that one student who exhibits disruptive behavior can significantly increase misbehavior among the other students in the classroom. Similar studies indicate that one disruptive student can also decrease the math and reading scores of the other students in the class.

Prevention is the best defense against family violence. Family Services Child Advocacy Center provides critical services and support that can lead a young child, and the child’s family, to well-being and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Fulton McSwain, a certified forensic interviewer at the Child Advocacy Center, has conducted hundreds of

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forensic interviews with children, some as young as three years old, who witnessed or were the victims of family violence, sexual assault, or abuse. Providing a full-time forensic interviewer reduces the need for a child victim to retell or revisit the traumatic experience over and over, and allows the child to begin the process of healing. In cases of child silent victims, McSwain says that early intervention can help them develop skills to cope and heal and to reduce negative consequences later in life.

What can you do?

Family violence and abuse occur throughout Forsyth County and across every neighborhood. Here are some of the ways you can personally begin today to help children and their parents live safely and securely.

1. Don’t look the other way. Speak out or call our confidential 24-hour Crisis Line: 336.723.8125 2. Be proactive in helping children of all ages develop attitudes and beliefs that lead to healthy relationships.

3. Teach peace at home by modeling nonviolent, respectful behavior among family members.

4. Support education programs that address bullying and teen dating violence.

You can be part of the solution. To learn more or to directly support our Family Violence Prevention Initiative, please visit familyservicesforsyth.org. Or call us at 336.722.8173.

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BY MARTIE EMORY

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A Great School Year is in Sight!

much excitement surrounds the launch of the back-to-school season that it can be easy to overlook one of the most important elements of your child’s learning environment: their vision.

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Current patients of Hillcrest Vision are huge fans of Dr. Juawana Hall and Dr. Lisa McAllister, as well as their talented staff, which includes optician Joey Mahaffey, who’s ready to help your youngest family members navigate the world of finding frames that suit their personality.

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choosing the right lens type for their particular daily routine. Although your child’s vision issues may be less complex, seeing experts who truly get to know them is the best path to healthy vision.

Why is this the best time of year to schedule your child’s vision exam? We asked Dr. Hall to zero in on her Top Five reasons to call now!

1. Eighty percent of learning is visual, and not every child will complain of a sight problem. It’s best to have them checked out, so they start the school year off right. Things to watch for— headaches, a slower reading speed than usual, poor comprehension, and reversing letters—can all be linked to eye or vision problems.

2. Contacts are actually a great option for kids—and a good way to start off the school year—with daily disposable contact lenses now widely available.

With no worries about cleaning and disinfecting, they make this the safest and easiest way to wear contact lenses, and are also perfect for parttime wearers.

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your eyes fall victim to the irritation.

4. With our constant use of technology, a fall eye exam is also a smart time to have your child evaluated for any signs of digital eyestrain, and consider setting limits on screen time at home.

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5. New fall eyewear styles have hit the market in a big way, making the once boring task of choosing a new pair of glasses now fun and exciting.

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to school…it’s upon us! The relentless ads, the endless lists of necessary school supplies, the solemn looks on kids’ faces and the knowledge that the long summer days are winding down. For many of us, this is a welcomed transition back to a schedule, back to cooler weather and back to learning.

Before we know it, we’ll see those big, yellow buses morning and afternoon…picking kids up and dropping them off. We’ve all heard opinions on both sides of the aisle about the safety of school buses and what can be done to make them even safer.

One company hopes to make getting on and off of school buses safer with the Extended Stop Arm.

should be everyone’s priority. Calls are coming in from all over the country now inquiring about the Extended Stop Arm. My job is to educate, demonstrate and get the school districts on board to install the Extended Stop Arm that is proven to protect children.

It is the only safety device that can be added to the outside of the school bus that ‘physically’ protects the kids getting on and off the bus. It exceeds the Federal Standard 571.131 for school bus pedestrian safety devices and extends six-and-a-half feet into the adjacent lane of traffic. The visibility is amazing, and it truly aids the bus drivers in doing their most important job—keeping the kids safe.”

After two children were killed getting off their respective school buses in Forsyth County, something had to be done. “Robert Geyer was sitting at his kitchen table with his wife discussing the horrible events,” said Mary K. Adams, Director of Business Development for Bus Safety Solutions. “Mr. Geyer hit his fist on the table and said, ‘Someone should do something about this!’

His wife, Laura, put her hand on his shoulder and said, ‘Bob, that somebody might be you!’ So, he went to work to try to figure out a way to protect the kids getting on and off the school bus. He gathered some partners and came up with the Extended Stop Arm. He and the partners fully funded the venture to develop and patent the Extended Stop Arm.” This is not a minor problem, and the incidences of drivers passing stopped school buses is appalling. “There seems to be a total disregard for passing a stopped school bus,” said Adams. “In North Carolina alone, school buses are passed more than 3,100 times every single school day. Nationally, school buses are passed illegally more than 79,000 times in a single day. The cameras that are installed on the buses provide great detective work in getting the license plate, make and model of the car and maybe a picture of the driver. But, cameras cannot ‘physically’ protect the kids like the Extended Stop Arm. It is my opinion that monies the state is making on illegal passing of a stopped school bus should be put in a fund to go back to the schools to purchase safety equipment for the buses, such as Extended Stop Arms.”

Currently, the Extended Stop Arm is installed in 21 counties in North Carolina and now is being used in six states. North Carolina is leading the way with nearly 400 Extended Stop Arms installed and is setting the standard for school bus safety excellence nationwide. While this added safety measure seems like a nobrainer, getting it approved for Forsyth County school buses is not easy. “Our company was founded due to children being hit and killed in Forsyth County getting on and off the school bus,” said Adams. “We have made many efforts with the Forsyth County School Transportation Department, we have presented to the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Operations, and we have contacted the school board members. Readers who have children or know of children who ride the school bus are encouraged to speak up about getting the Extended Stop Arm on Forsyth County school buses. You can help by calling the Forsyth County School Transportation Department, the Forsyth County School Board, members of the City Council and your state representatives. Most school systems can afford the Extended Stop Arm, but some cannot. The state can provide help with reimbursement from time to time. However, it is important for the counties to add monies in their budget for the Extended Stop Arm year after year. Fundraisers, donations and direct gifts to the schools can also be an avenue to get the Extended Stop Arm on your school bus. I believe, if the Extended Stop Arm can save just one child, it is worth it, no matter what the cost!”

The success of this patented protection is dependent on getting the word out. “Every time we install the Extended Stop Arm, we try to get media involved,” said Adams. “It is very important to educate the public. Protecting our school-bus-riding children

For more information about Bus Safety Solutions and the Extended Stop Arm, call Mary K. Adams at 336.671.0838, e-mail her at mary.adams@bussafetysolutions.com or visit the website at www.bussafetysolutions.com.

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BY MADISON LING

The

highlight of the summer before moving into college is finding lots of decorations and fun things to make your room feel like home, even while you’re away from home. Here are some tips to think about when you are making choices for decorating your dorm!

Check with your roommate first to try and coordinate decorations. Living in a space that matches will bring a sense of calmness, compatibility, and organization, even if that is the only neat thing about the room after the first few weeks. At the very least, come up with a color scheme, so that nothing clashes dramatically. One coordinating color ties together a room more than you would expect, so pick your favorite color and then focus on that color as an accent, with neutrals around it for a relaxing and comforting environment.

Think about what things will get dirty and what should be a dark color, so that dirt does not show. Dark rugs are great because you will get busy and all those good intentions to keep your room spotless will fly out the window. Instead of rolling up your fluffy white rug to take home to reuse, you will give up on the hair and dirt ingrained in the once-comfy, clean fibers and toss it in the trash, even after spending hundreds of dollars on it. With a darker color, like gray, it is much easier to hide the inevitable grime. However, the best, and cheapest, place to get a rug is simply Lowe’s, checking their samples for carpet and grabbing a couple of pieces and cutting them down to the size you need in your room.

Depending on the shape of the room, an L-shape configuration for your beds makes the space seem much bigger. And in addition to just moving the beds, don’t feel like you can’t move your furniture around. You might have ideas that work way better than the standard

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set-up the college goes by.

Bed risers make everything easier. And the ones with outlets for your phone and laptop chargers are a must, because dorm rooms have far fewer outlets than you expect for all the things college students need to plug in.

Space underneath your bed is vital for things like shoes, T-shirts, and pajamas, all of which can be placed in under-the-bed storage containers to make space in your small closet or wardrobe.

Lights of any variety are a great way to make your room cozier, but also way more practical. Dorm rooms tend to be cave-like and don’t really have very much light, natural or otherwise. Using light strands add to the ambiance for movie nights with friends or relaxing after a hard week of studying.

Command hooks are your best friend for any other wall décor you may choose, including all those cute Polaroids that look perfect dangling from the sparkly lights adorning the ceiling and walls.

Instead of buying an expensive Polaroid camera to take those cute square pictures that hang so well, just print a ton out from CVS or Walgreens, or check out Parabo Press to order pictures detailing your best high school memories to share with new college friends. Both sources make it super easy to get the product you want for that final special detail to really make your dorm your own personal space.

Finally, keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be perfect. Everyone wants that perfect “Instaready” picture to show off to all their friends on move-in day, but you have all year to redecorate, and you will want to add elements of your awesome freshman year, so leave room for aspects of your new life at college!

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BY DEBBIE LINVILLE Each month I spotlight two books guaranteed to delight readers and provide fun activities to further extend the meaning of each reading experience. With so many wonderful titles available, this is no easy task! I bring a 33-year teaching career, literacy expertise, and a passion for creating joyful readers for every column I write. I certainly hope you enjoy this month’s picks as much as I do.

The Transformative Power of Art in a Community “You my friends, are all artists.

The world is your canvas.” ~ Campoy and Howell

Right here in our own backyard, local artists are busily transforming the streets of downtown Winston-Salem into a fun and most inviting space…one mural at a time. Thanks to the creative talents of people like Laura Lashley, The AFAS Group (Arts for Art’s Sake), and many others, former dreary business exteriors along the Arts District (Sixth, N. Trade, and Liberty Streets) now showcase the beauty and diversity of the local community. The vibrant splashes of color and imaginative designs on these giant canvases provide passersby free access to an open-air art gallery, 24/7.

“Color spread through the streets. So did joy!” ~ Rafael López

But, street art is not confined to one-, two-, or three-story high murals. Lining sidewalks and sprinkling parks with trees and shrubbery, skillfully clipped into geometrical and fanciful topiaries, can also delight the senses. Most individuals are familiar with such horticultural marvels as Mickey, Minnie, and their friends throughout Disney theme parks, but there are also amazing topiary gardens to discover across the United States.

In fact, whimsical characters and shapes of all kinds may be just around the corner from where you live (psst…check out Reynolda Gardens).

“A town transformed by goodness and beauty…” ~ Eric and Terry Fan

MAYBE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL This empowering tale by Campoy and Howell is based on the true story of Rafael Lopez, a muralist, who led a communitywide transformation of his once-drab neighborhood in San Diego, California (now called the Urban Art Trail). In this lively narrative, Mira, a young girl who loves to create, uses her passion and imagination to add a splash of color to her gray city, one small piece of art at a time. Mira finds a kindred spirit in a muralist with a “pocket full of paintbrushes” who is passing through town. “Maybe... something beautiful,” he thinks as he looks at a painting Mira tapes to a dreary wall. One by one, neighbors join in the frenzy of writing sidewalk poems and creating murals with Mira and the newcomer. As they fill the streets with laughter, dancing, bold colors and lively shapes, they makeover the neighborhood, one brushstroke at a time. This story is a testament to the power of art and the beautiful things that can happen when a community comes together for a common purpose! Readers will enjoy the back matter that explains the “story behind the story.”

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THE NIGHT GARDENER Like the aforementioned title, this thought-provoking tale by brothers Eric and Terry Fan is on the 2017 ALA Notable Children’s Books list. The story opens with a double- page monochromatic spread of townspeople, heads hung low, shuffling along the cracked sidewalks, amid rundown homes and unkempt lawns in the town of Grimloch. The heroes of this narrative are an orphan boy, William, and a magical gardener who becomes the catalyst for neighborhood change. Each day, residents wake up to a delightfully different topiary more incredible than the last, and with each new “quiet miracle,” they take time to appreciate the beauty around them. As the story unfolds, the illustrations brighten—reflecting the revitalization that is happening on Grimloch Lane. One evening, amid falling leaves signaling the end of summer, the Night Gardener invites William to help him clip and shape whimsical topiaries…the community-rejuvenation torch is passed. The trees eventually lose their leaves and their fantastical animal shapes, but it is clear that the changes in the lives of those who call Grimloch home will endure forever.

Extension Activities: GARDENING The Night Gardener demonstrates the joy that comes from working to beautify the local community through gardening efforts. Research is clear: getting your hands in the dirt is a good thing! There are numerous benefits associated with gardening (e.g., opportunity for exercise, improved health, and social interaction). If there is a garden in your community (flower, fruits and vegetables, herb, shrubs, etc.), ask your parent if you can contribute in some way. If not, get help in creating your own little garden at home—a ground plot, raised bed, planter, or even an empty soup can will work.

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MURAL PAINTING The word “mural” originates from the Latin word “murus,” meaning, “wall.” Murals have been around since the beginning of time. From early cave etchings to modern-day street art, people have been sharing their stories, values, and dreams. Just like muralist Rafael Lopez in Maybe Something Beautiful, you can brighten the lives of others by creating a mural to express what matters most to you. If it is not possible to create your mural on a permanent surface, make a temporary mural on a large roll of paper and tape it to a wall. Use paints, markers, crayons, chalk, colored pencils, or even pieces of cut/ torn paper to make your masterpiece. You are only limited by your imagination!

ART AND WRITING In the opening spreads, the Fan brothers, using a stick, cleverly show William how to draw an owl on the ground in front of the orphanage, foreshadowing the first topiary William and his neighbors will discover the following morning. When interviewed, the Fan brothers stated that they built the story of The Night Gardener around a drawing they did years before (the owl topiary). If you could work with The Night Gardener to create a tree topiary, what would it look like? Would it be an animal, object, person, or something else? Would it be real or imagined? Sketch several possibilities and select your favorite one to create a final product, using any art materials you like (e.g., construction paper for the trunk and branches, and paint for the character). Once you have completed your topiary art, be sure to tell or write a story to accompany your artwork. Share your masterpiece and story with someone.

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The Tools of a Successful School Year

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

The

banner of bold letters welcoming the start of another school year is often the first step of mental preparation; yet, the tools required to equip students with a feeling of empowerment come from somewhere else. Surprisingly, they are not found in a container or a zippered pouch. They come from within every student who has asked him- or herself important questions, such as, “Why did I run late most mornings?” “Why was it always hard to find my class notes at the end of the day?” Or, possibly, “How can I work smarter, and not harder?” It’s the year to be well prepared. With uncertainty looming overhead in the form of a new schedule and rules, expectations and a more challenging curriculum, one aspect is certain. As long as students have an organizational plan prepared before the start of school, the stepping stones will already be in place to go… forward!

THE MORNING ROUTINE We all have obstructions, which prevent us from walking out the door to reach our destination. If you know the problem, determining the solution can be easy. Since the body will need extra sleep that first week of school and during daylight savings, plan to go to bed earlier. If you have been spending most of the morning trying on a variety of outfits, plan your clothes the night before.

By using the “right tools,” you can solve any problem.

• Make a decision to keep your backpack, coat, and shoes in the same location. Would a wall hook make a difference?

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• Place snacks in your lunch bag the night before.

• Designate a time to sit down and eat the most important meal of the day - breakfast ORGANIZATION Every teacher has a requirement for organization; perhaps this is defined as several notebooks or binders, and specific colored folders. With supplies needed for each class, it can be overwhelming to not only maintain them, but also to carry the weight. It’s up to you to create a viable working system. It will take time to try new methods. Every tweak will help you stay ahead.

• If you tend to lose homework, why not have one pocketed folder labeled homework?

• Start the practice of labeling all class notes with the day’s date and a title.

Make the effort to keep all notes in a sequential order, including handouts. Every tool you utilize effectively will save time and unnecessary worry.

• Keep your assignment/homework journal opened during class to save time and ensure important dates and assignments are recorded.

• In the first month of school, create a list of materials required each evening. It will help you save time and ease your load.

• Backpacks are resourceful tools, do not carry anything in them that is not essential.

Home, Study, and Personal Time: Options abound within a school.

Based on your interests, gifts, and talents, you can become actively involved in a large number of afterschool activities. Before students say, “Absolutely!” to everything, think about your first responsibility. Every student needs time to engage in more than just school-related activities.

With over-abundant obligations, students must put family, friends, and themselves second. Finding the right balance can be challenging; think first before committing.

• Create a weekly plan to help you visualize your week’s commitments.

• Start rereading your notes after every class and correct all quizzes and tests.

• Determine whether you are a visual, auditory, or tactile learner to see how your gifts can help you learn effectively.

• Give up “procrastination” and “cramming.”

• Stick to your personal promises and your plan.

Reflection: Whether it is on a test, quiz, paper, project, or report card, a grade often reveals emotion, which lasts no longer than a few seconds; yet, why are the “big” questions not analyzed?

Students can improve if they take the time to reflect on what “effort” or “strategy” helped to achieve the grade. Why not learn from big mistakes or reap the rewards from a new strategy, which achieved a high grade? Reflection can help students challenge their abilities and build confidence! The only hindrance is you; this year, surrender to positive changes!

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What Teachers & Administrators Want Parents to Know Before School Begins

BY KORI MACKALL, Director of Communications, The Piedmont School

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families are taking their final beach trips, squeezing in one more summer camp, or trying to figure out exactly how many days/hours/minutes/seconds are left until their kids head back to the classrooms, teachers and administrators are zoned in on preparing for another wonderful school year. In fact, many have been making preparations from the moment students walked out the school doors on their last day of school. As summer winds down, and a new school year gears up, here are 10 Things Teachers & Administrators Want Parents To Know Before School Begins: 1) Take a deep breath; we are all in this together. Whether you are sending your first child to kindergarten or last child into their senior year, the beginning-school jitters affect us all. Remember to take a deep breath, enjoy the moment, and know that teachers and administrators start every year with the goal of it being the best year yet.

2) Emphasize attendance to your child. Attendance is one of the top predictors of educational success and grooming children to understand they have to show up to succeed is giving them a huge head start.

3) Try not to carry over negative experiences from previous school years. We know that there are ups and downs in a child’s educational career. We know that there are teachers that may not have meshed well with your child. But try to view the start of each new school year as just that, a fresh new start.

4) Find a communication system that works for you—and stick to it (and tell us what it is!). Whether it be texting, e-mail, phone calls, weekly communication folders or daily agenda notes, decide what the best way is for the school to contact you, and let the teacher and front office know.

5) School calendars belong on the refrigerator! As we gear up toward a more technologically driven society, we have begun to lack appreciation for hard copies. Make sure to keep a hard copy of your child’s school calendar for the whole year on the front door of your refrigerator. This is the best chance for keeping up with Early Release Days, Teacher Workdays, Vacation Days, and any long-range planned events.

6) Be cautious about speaking negatively about administrators/teachers, school rules, curriculums, or assignments in front of your child. Children, even the older ones, are sponges and overhearing frustrations or complaints (even if well-deserved) can change a child’s

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perception of an academic situation and, even worse, can negate its importance to them. If they hear that their math homework is “absolutely ridiculous” over and over, then they will begin to believe it is frivolous and that will carry over into their day-to-day attitude at school. If there are concerns with assignments, personnel, or school rules, they should be addressed in private, with the necessary adults involved.

7) Make sure to communicate big changes in the home.

While we value and respect your privacy, it is important to share big life- changing events (death in the family, divorce/separation, moving homes, issues with siblings or family members, etc.). Share these things with a school counselor, administrator or a teacher you trust, so we can be on the look-out for any sudden changes in behavior or any signs of a struggle.

8) The beginning of the year is overwhelming for us all. We want to make sure everything is in place, but we can never predict the last- minute changes or the surprises that come our way on day one, no matter how well or how long we prepare. Please have patience with us while the beginningof-the-year kinks are worked out.

9) Teachers and Administrators are humans. Contrary to popular belief among some students, we are not preprogrammed robots or aliens here to take over our students’ minds. We are human, and with that, mistakes will be made. We try to hold ourselves to the highest of professional standards, and we care deeply about what we do in our classrooms or our buildings, but from time to time we make mistakes. We misspell names; we accidentally mark a question incorrect when it is correct; we call your work line when you told us not to; we forget to send home the copy of the test you asked to see; these things will happen. We will try to make sure that we are on our pre-programmed super-robot game more days than not, but just remember, we make mistakes, too.

10) 99% of all teachers and administrators are in this profession for the right reasons. That makes the odds pretty good that we will love your child like they are our own. We will educate your child to the best of our abilities with as much passion as we want them to carry forth into their own lives. We will be a champion for them.

We will challenge them. We will hold them accountable the way the world will. We will be there to pick them up when they fall (and they will from time to time), and we will hopefully become some of the most influential and important mentors of their lives.

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Grandfather Mountain:

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Grandfather Mountain is a favorite

destination for many visiting (or living in) North Carolina. Set in picturesque Linville, NC, just a few miles from Boone and Appalachian State University, Grandfather Mountain is a non-profit nature preserve and travel attraction visited by nearly 300,000 people per year. It’s probably most famous for its Mile High Swinging Bridge, a 228-foot suspension bridge spanning an 80foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation.

And, of course, Grandfather Mountain boasts incredible views from its various peaks. On a clear day, one can see over 100 miles, even all the way to the downtown skyline of Charlotte!

Conservation efforts are a priority, not only for the natural landscaping, but for the local wildlife.

Grandfather Mountain’s Nature Preserve is an excellent example of the care and devotion keepers demonstrate for the wildlife in the area.

The park is home to a number of native animals, including black bears, cougars, otters, eagles, and more. As a part of their ongoing initiative to educate others about native wildlife, Grandfather Mountain offers a Keeper for a Day experience that shouldn’t be missed.

Offered on Tuesdays between April and October, guests may sign up for an up-close look at how the animals are cared for and learn more about their behaviors. Space is limited, and if you’re interested, sign up soon! I promise—it’s worth the drive and it’s worth the time!

OUR STORY When my husband and I learned of Grandfather Mountain’s Keeper for a Day experience, we knew we had to try it. Since Grandfather Mountain is almost a two-hour drive from our home, we set our alarm clocks extra early and arrived at 8 AM. After meeting the REAL Keepers, including Alexis and Deborah, we signed our liability waivers. Then, we were off!

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Keeper for a Day First, we met the four otters who call the Grandfather Mountain Nature Preserve home, and they were delightful. So much fun to watch! We arrived with their breakfast, and while they were eating, Deborah began the task of cleaning out their bedding, while Alexis took us to their outdoor habitat. We helped with poop patrol (as fun a job as these people have, this is the less-than-glamorous component!) and collected the enrichment toys.

On a side note, all of the animals are given daily enrichment experiences to keep them engaged and curious.

After we had taken care of the otters, we went to the first of three bear habitats.

This first habitat is home to four bears, all of whom were eager for their own breakfast, which consisted of an apple, orange, a carrot, sweet potato, and other food (think dog food, but for a bear). Each bear was safely enclosed and focused on her meals, so we made our way into their habitat. Rolling hills, rocks, and a stunning panoramic view of the mountains make this a piece of real estate many would love to claim for their own. However, the presence of several bear dens reminds one of whose turf they are really on! I teased my husband a bit about celebrating his birthday with a poo bucket, but he was grinning from ear to ear! This was his idea of the best kind of party—being a part of nature, and an experience so unique, you can’t help but want to jump in and be a part of every aspect!

During our visit, the cougar habitat was being remodeled, so the cougars were not on display for the general public. However, we weren’t the general public on this particular day! I was thrilled because my husband loves cougars! They are his favorite animal, and he’s wanted to see them up close and personal.

Three cougars call Grandfather Mountain home. Two are two-year-old brother and sister, and they live together, yet separate from Aspen, a 14-year-old male.

With everyone outside, we began the process of cleaning out their rooms. If you’re a cat person, just imagine your cat’s bedding and playthings jumbosized! We cleaned the floors and bedding before putting everything back in its place. One of the keepers, Alexis, had brought bamboo shoots from her home for the cougars to play with, and we prepared some additional enrichment toys for them. And you guessed it—big kitties like boxes just as much as their smaller counterparts!

I could go on and on…we saw eagles, owls, and a skunk, too! This was a memorable experience that any nature and animal lover should try. We’ll definitely be back! We had fun, created memories, and have an amazing respect for these people who commit their lives to the care of these incredible animals.

To learn more about Grandfather Mountain’s Keeper for a Day experience, visit them online at Grandfather.com or call 800-468-7325. Be sure to keep up with them on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and, of course, Trip Advisor!

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Celebrating 15 Years of Educating Children

BY MEGAN TAYLOR ocated in downtown Winston-Salem, The Arts Based School is known for its curriculum centered in the arts. According to Principal Robin Hollis, the school teaches the NC Standard Course of Study through music, dance, drama, and visual arts. However, educating through the arts isn’t the only thing the school is known for. This year, they will be celebrating their 15th anniversary.

“It’s quite exciting to see that we’ve been able to deliver on the promise of our charter. In the early years of the school, it took many dedicated parents, educators, and community partners, pioneers really, to translate the courageous vision of our charter into an actual school with children and regulations and all the complications of creating something from scratch,” said Hollis.

The Arts Based School is a charter school, meaning it is a public school supported by state, federal, and local tax dollars.

Principal Hollis states that the school adheres to state and federal laws governing public schools, such as attendance laws, state testing requirements, etc.

“We accept all students by lottery. The only residential requirement is that you must live in North Carolina. In fact, we serve families from 21 different zip codes. As a charter school, we are not part of the local school system. We are not governed by the local school board or superintendent. Instead, we have our own voluntary board of directors made up of community leaders, business people, attorneys, parents, etc. Charter Schools were created by the NC Legislature to provide choices for parents and also to be a place of innovation. In contrast to school reform, charter schools provide the opportunity to create a school, as opposed to changing a school. Each charter school is designed from a vision of the charter. Again, our vision is to teach, motivate, and invigorate students’ learning through the arts,” said Hollis.

Students can attend the school from kindergarten through eighth grade. Parents can complete applications for enrollment to enter their child in the school’s lottery system. The vision of The Arts Based School is what brought Hollis and her family to the school. Shortly after relocating from Boston, Hollis couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join such a unique school concept.

“I joined the school during the first year, choosing it as a parent for my daughter who was entering kindergarten. The mission and vision of the school were a perfect match for what I expected for my daughter’s education. It was also a perfect match for me. My family had just relocated, and I had planned to stay home with my young son. However, I couldn’t resist the 58 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

interesting concept and opportunity to make a real difference in education. It was my first year as a school administrator. I’m not sure any other administrator would have been naïve enough to think the idea would work. It took a tremendous amount of time and work,” said Hollis.

She often jokes that The Arts Based School is her third child, with all of the joys and challenges it brings. As for the school’s 15th anniversary, no specific date or celebration is yet planned.

However, the students’ learning and success are celebrated daily throughout the year.

“We try to celebrate children and their learning and the success of a community, recognizing there is always something new to focus our attention and creativity on. We are constantly reviewing how we do things and how to make things work better,” said Hollis.

This constant striving for the best has paved a bright future for The Arts Based School. Plans for expansion are in the works, as well as adding new classrooms to the middle-school building and a new black-box theater. This theater was created with financial support from one of the school’s former board members, Alex Ewing.

“We are quickly outgrowing our spaces. Currently, we serve 520 students, but each year during the lottery, we have over 300 students that are added to a wait list. We cannot accommodate all of the families who would like to have their children educated at our school. Although charter schools are public schools, we don’t receive bond money or lottery funds. All construction for our facilities must be funded through fundraising. We were able to do this four years ago when we expanded from an elementary school to a K-8 school. A capital campaign was launched, and the community helped us build our middleschool facility,” said Hollis.

According to Hollis, in addition to being a great school, they also have an amazing group of educators. In the future, Hollis would like to see the educators sharing their expertise and best practices in a larger conversation of public education and preparing students.

“It’s hard to say what they future holds, especially when you have such a creative group of committed people, dreaming and creating great things for children. I do believe I have the greatest job in the world. I get to spend my days in the presence of children, doing work that I think is very important and meaningful. What could be better?” said Hollis.

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LETTING GO IS HARD TO DO August is a time for new beginnings for students; however, for parents of children venturing off to college for the first time, it’s also a time for letting go. It’s the moment parents begin to learn the true dichotomy of parenting, whereby our roles transition from that of the all-consuming provider of knowledge, safety, and security, of all the necessities of life, to one of advisor and occasionally counselor when needed, and still to some extent main financial resource. This parenting transition can be difficult for a variety of reasons.

And then comes the dichotomy. After all the time caring for their every need, suddenly one day they look up at you, and they’re ready to make their own choices and decisions.

You may or may not agree with the choices they make, but nevertheless, they’re grown now, and they’re entitled to make those choices for themselves. As a parent, you can only hope you’ve provided the right guidance to help them make the best choices for their lives, but it’s not entirely up to you. Why, even the finest parents can have children who venture off on paths that are less than the best for them; it’s regrettable, but it happens sometimes. If you’re fortunate though, they make good choices, sometimes even ones you’ve never even considered, and turn out to be far greater than you ever imagined. That’s when you know you’ve been truly blessed.

When your child is born into this world, they look up at you with total and complete dependence. This is scary at first for many new parents—the thought that your child’s entire existence depends on you. The upside is that this moment of fear doesn’t last long, whether it’s hearing your newborns cooing that “Although, technically, ‘Once a parent, always a parent,’ embraces your heart, or hearing the cry of your role at this point in their lives diminishes hunger that makes you significantly. . . . You learn to see them in a different quickly jump into action way now, a more grown-up perspective; and eventually and brings you out of your dismay. they learn to do the same with you.”

From that very first day, they look to you as their parents for all the essentials of life and a whole lot more. As they grow, they need your help to learn to sit up, crawl and eventually learn to walk. They need you to teach them words, so they can communicate, something that eventually can come back to haunt you when they’re older (but that’s another story).

They need protection, guidance, understanding, compassion, empathy, a helping hand or a listening ear when they feel they’ve been wronged. They need help with their homework, learning responsibilities, how to set goals and plan their future.

Occasionally, even, they need a shoulder to lean on when an important relationship goes away.

And this is by far a short list of all the individual things that a child requires of you from the moment they are born until it’s time to begin their life on their own.

For nearly two decades or more in some cases, your mind as a parent has been conditioned constantly to be taking care of them in one way or another; thinking ahead when they fail to do so and helping them plan what to do next, all with the intent of making their life as good as, or better than, your own.

Regardless of the direction they choose, one thing is for sure: letting go is hard to do.

Although, technically, “Once a parent, always a parent,” your role at this point in their lives diminishes significantly from what it’s been for so very long. On their end, they’re excited about their newfound freedom and the inspiring things that lie ahead for them. From your perspective, however, it’s a different feeling altogether.

Transitioning from a parent who is needed for practically everything, to a role that resembles more that of a very close friend, is one that catches you by surprise.

Even though I’m not completely at this point yet in my life, I can empathize with those parents that have been in, or are currently going through, this process in their own. I imagine the upside of this new relationship is that even though you’ll never stop worrying and caring about them, the day-to-day responsibilities of watching over them are no longer a stress on you. You learn to see them differently now, with a more grown-up perspective; and eventually, they learn to do the same with you. And if you’re even more fortunate, you get to have grandchildren and watch your children go through their own parenting cycle, while you get to sit on the sidelines and simply do all the fun stuff with them. Probably not such a bad deal after all!

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The Wannabees

You’re Never Too Old to Take the Field!

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

There

are a few things that come with approaching 60 years of age. Many restaurants and businesses offer senior discounts, and some see retirement on their horizon, with more time to spend with their friends, doing what they want to do. But would you ever think of joining a women’s senior softball team when you turn 60? For a group of local ladies, they decided that this time in their lives was perfect to pursue their love of softball and formed “The Wannabees.”

The Wannabees, a women’s senior softball team, have been playing together for 15 years since Nora Stephens, Candy Newsome, Judy Holder, and Brent Russell formed the team. Some people have asked the ladies, “Why the name, The Wannabees?” The answer is rather simple. “The team began as a 55-and-over group, with the youngestage player determining which age group you could participate in.

When the team started, some of the players were reflecting on their past years as younger players and all the good times they had, and would ask, “Wouldn’t you wannabe there again?”—thus the name.

After ten years, the Wannabees elected to create two teams, a 55+, and a 60+. “However, when both teams can’t field a team, we can combine both age groups to provide a team with double the amount of depth, support, fun, and experience. Two years ago, the teams became the 60+ team and 65+ team,” said Diane Eaton, Wannabee team member.

Presently, The Wannabees have 30 talented players who have played many years and are still quite competitive and love the game. You might ask exactly how competitive can these ladies be with all the possible injuries that could happen? “Yes, we get hit by the ball, take falls, wear knee braces and padding, run a little slower and play hurt, but don’t take us lightly. We still have the heart and desire to play like in our younger days,” Diane commented. For the ladies of The Wannabees, it’s not all about the game, there’s a lot of heart and camaraderie involved, too.

“The Wannabees’ season starts off in January of each year with a supper and meeting with the coaches, Robbie Jackson, Jim Morgan, and Greg Hendrix. In March, practices begin on every Tuesday and Sunday. We must loosen up the bones, oil the gloves and plan the schedule for the season. We typically play in the Piedmont Plus Senior Games in Winston-Salem in June and the North Carolina State Senior Games in October. We also look to play games against other senior softball teams in Graham, Charlotte, and Salisbury. Women’s senior softball in North Carolina is a large community of friends who support and love to compete,” stated Diane. These ladies are serious about their competition and have the awards to prove it.

“The National Senior Games occur every two years with teams from all over the United States and Canada. In 2005, The Wannabees won the bronze medal in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2013, The Wannabees 60+ team were the National Class A gold medal winners, coming up through the losers’ bracket to beat a team from El Paso, TX, and placing seven players on the All-American list. This past June, the games were held in Birmingham, AL. The Wannabees 60+ and 65+ teams started out well, but we just didn’t finish where we wanted to. Over the years we’ve had quite a few 1st- and 2nd- place finishes,” Diane said. While anyone can come out and play with the team, prior experience is helpful.

“All of the ladies on The Wannabees teams know how to play the game of softball and, most importantly, love the game and each other,” commented Diane. Sounds like a pretty good way to spend your time and make good friends, too!

For more information on The Wannabees, check out their page on Facebook or contact Chuck Vestal at City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department.

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AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

On

Friday, October 6th, spend the day getting inspired and motivated by some of the top leadership experts at the Live2Lead event. The event will run from 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Sponsored by Goad Global Leadership, LLC, Live2Lead is an event broadcast live from Duluth, Georgia to many locations. The WinstonSalem location is Old Town Baptist Church.

Attendees will experience world-class leadership training and leave with practical tools and ideas they can immediately use in their personal life, businesses, organizations, and churches.

“Live2Lead is more of an experience than an event. Attendees are small business leaders, large business leaders, professionals in the community, government workers, etc. They can come and meet other community leaders at this event. I love the diversity the attendees bring every year. It is a valuable experience to be among fellow leaders from all different walks of life,” explained Rick Speas, certified coach, trainer, and speaker with The John Maxwell Team.

According to Speas, attendees will have time to mingle before the event starts and during intermission. Live2Lead is being led

by Speas and Chuck and Amanda Goad.

Chuck is the founder of Goad Global Leadership, LLC. Chuck and Amanda are certified coaches, trainers, and speakers with The John Maxwell Team, as well.

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Bestselling author and one of the world’s most influential speakers, John Maxwell, created the concept for the Live2Lead Simulcast. Maxwell saw this type of event as a way to bring leadership training and gifted speakers to those around the world.

During this half-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to hear numerous speakers, including Maxwell and money management and leadership expert, Dave Ramsey. Other event speakers are Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen and leadership expert, and Warrick Dunn, former NFL running back and partner of the Atlanta Falcons.

“This is the fourth year for the event and my family has attended every year. Also, I bring my staff and leadership team to the experience. My twins are 26 years old now, and the valuable information attendees learn at Live2Lead is something I wanted to expose my kids to,” added Speas.

Tickets for Live2Lead can be purchased at www.121winston.com. Early bird tickets are currently on sale until August 15th for $70.

After August 15th, registration will stay open until October 4th with regular-priced tickets at $97.

“We have husbands, wives, employers, employees, college students, etc. come to this event. There is really no age limit.

However, I would say high school students would be the youngest. Live2Lead is during the week, which may conflict with

school, but even students can benefit from the leadership training offered by the speakers,” said Speas.

Since the first Live2Lead event in 2013, attendance has grown every year. Fifty participants attended the first year, between 125-130 the second year, and last year over 200 people attended. This year, they are hoping to have around 400 attendees.

“We were so blessed the first three years and we are hopeful and prayerful to have more people come join the experience this year. We would love to double last year’s numbers. There is plenty of room in the facility. So far, we have had a good response of people registering, and there is still time to sign up,” urged Speas.

“When people come, they will walk into a room filled with energy and cutting-edge leaders in our community. The teaching from the speakers is world-class and each participant will leave realizing they’ve been a part of an experience that can afford them new opportunities for personal and professional growth. What a person learns during the Live2Lead experience can be implemented right away. I’m excited for what this year’s event has to offer,” Speas confided.

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Coach

Clawson began his leadership at the helm of Wake Forest Football four years ago with a young squad of believers. He brought with him a strong reputation for building winners both on and off the field, and no doubt he has continued that success with the Demon Deacons. Now, in his fourth season, those players have become experienced upperclassmen and, combined with some very talented newcomers, are fully adept in Coach Clawson’s system. That’s sure to spell success once more for the Deacons who finished 7-6 last season and won the Military Bowl, defeating the Temple Owls 34-26 at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. This season’s home slate will definitely provide plenty of excitement and action on the field for Wake Forest fans. Just take a look…

The Deacons host six home games this season at BB&T Field, beginning Thursday, August 31st with the season opener against Presbyterian College from Clinton, South Carolina out of the Big South Conference.

Kickoff is set for 6:30pm. The Blue Hose are led by Head Coach Tommy Spangler, a former defensive back on the 1980 University of Georgia football National Championship team that defeated Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Spangler has

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garnered a number of Coach of the Year honors and is considered a defensive specialist. It should be a good test for Wake Forest on opening night.

Next, the Deacons celebrate Homecoming against Utah State at 3pm on Saturday, September 16th. The Aggies are out of the Mountain West Conference that produced seven bowl teams last season.

The only time these two teams have met was in 2014 when Utah State took the win 36-24 at home in Maverik Stadium. True freshman quarterback John Wolford threw for 257 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in that game. The Deacons are highly motivated to avenge that loss this season.

On Saturday, September 30th, the (ESPN) preseason #2 ranked Florida State Seminoles will embark on their first true road game of the season when they visit BB&T Field. After winning the National Championship in 2013, and then competing in the inaugural College Football Playoff in 2014, the Noles have had three losses in each of their last two seasons. Could this be the year the Deacons become one of those losses on their schedule? This team surely believes so.

Wake Forest fans get another treat on Saturday, October 28th when Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson and the (Sporting News) preseason #12 ranked Louisville Cardinals come to visit.

This team finished second in the Atlantic Division last season, and they’re hoping for their chance at the College Football Playoff picture this year; although this Deacon squad could put a damper on those plans.

It should be an exciting showdown Deacon fans will not want to miss.

The NC State Wolfpack make their appearance on Saturday, November 18th.

The Pack are coming off a roller coaster season where they finished 7-6. However, there was their most memorable victory over Notre Dame on the “Hurricane Matthew” rain-soaked field celebrating 50 years at Carter-Finley Stadium, and State also won three of its last four games including the Independence Bowl victory over Vanderbilt. This game is sure to draw a crowd.

Finally, on Saturday, November 25th, Wake Forest hosts its final home game of the season against the Duke Blue Devils. The Blue Devils finished 4-8 last season and missed out on a bowl game, however, they were able to get a big win over rival UNC

and bring the Victory Bell back to Durham. This game provides fans with a great way to cap off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Turkey and Wake Forest football, it just doesn’t get any better!

Wake Forest Athletics is excited to offer some fantastic highly flexible ticket plans that are sure to fit every fan’s budget and allow them to see these eagerly anticipated games this season.

The Deacon Hill package (four season tickets for $120) is always a popular choice and has a history of selling out. In addition to their full season ticket plans, they offer customized two, three and four-game mini-packages with prices starting at just $50. Single game and group tickets are also available now.

Fans should note there will be a number of promotional days this season. These include Youth Football Day, Band and Cheer Day, Scout Day and Church Day. Each promotion will include tickets to the game, and some will provide opportunities to perform at halftime. For inquiries about any of these promotional days, please call Wake Forest Athletics at (888) 758.DEAC (3322), extension 1.

On Game Day, fans can come early and enjoy the Lowe’s Foods Deacon Tailgate Town on Piccolo Lane offering delicious food and drinks from vendors, interactive games and fun tailgating opportunities with friends and family while listening to the live “Countdown to Kickoff” Radio Show with Stan Cotten and Dave Goren as part of the pre-game show. This family friendly event

begins three hours before kickoff, and admission is free. All this and more is sure to make your game day experience the best.

On Saturday, August 19th, beginning at 5pm, the tradition continues with the annual Wake Forest Fan Fest. Meet the players and coaches of the Wake Forest Fall sports teams, along with the spirit squad at BB&T Field, get autographs, enjoy good food and drinks, and for the younger fans, they have inflatable games, face painting and even a special appearance by the Demon Deacon mascot.

Everyone enjoys special giveaways and more at this family friendly event, free and open to the public. It’s also a perfect time for fans to purchase season tickets to join in all the excitement this fall.

So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part, visit wakeforestsports.com, or call (888) 758.DEAC (3322), extension 1 to purchase your tickets today!

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Constellations:

How I Wonder What You Are

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

From

the time of infancy, we instinctively introduce our children to the brilliant stars above through the timeless song, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” and the popular nursery rhyme “Star Light, Star Bright.”

Within a few years, young children will eventually be caught parting their bedroom curtains and observing the brilliant stars almost every night. Once a “stargazer” is developed, it doesn’t take long before a child begins asking questions beyond the clouds and weather, and reaches the topic of space.

SEEING CLEARLY The stargazer will not want to experience alone the splendor of the world above. She will want to share the moment with you, especially on a clear night while lying on a blanket in the back yard. The “teachable moment” will perhaps present itself quickly in a rush of questions.

Take time to provide answers, but ask questions for your child to ponder or research. Young learners will want to know why the moon is sometimes present, and other times absent from the sky. She may find your description of a shooting star, a meteor, or the fact that the nearest star is 26 million miles away, fascinating. Not all children can handle the weight of binoculars; therefore, you may want to invest in a telescope or binoculars designed for the age of your child.

TIP: A sketch pad or notebook would be a valuable tool for a young stargazer. Writing down questions, facts, or drawing a pattern found in the sky and the season it was noticed can help children determine answers, and record additional questions.

A HISTORY OF STARGAZERS For as long as people could look up to the skies, the study of the stars has been a topic of great interest.

Some people named the patterns in the sky after objects, such as “The Big Dipper,” or “The Great Square,” or animals, namely, “The Lion,” or “The Great Bear.” The names we still use today are derived from the Greeks and Romans, who named the constellations after the heroes in their stories. By learning about the legendary stories of mythology, today’s stargazers can have a greater appreciation of the stars by linking a story with a constellation.

• “URSA MAJOR”: One of the easiest constellation to find is the “Big Dipper.” It appears in the form of a ladle, comprising seven stars, and the position changes according to the season of the year. (The ladle can be

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filled in summer and upside down in winter.) With the help of the Big Dipper, stargazers can find the “Great Bear’s” tail and Ursa Major (the Great Bear himself). It was believed the Queen of the Gods, Hera, was jealous of a young woman named Callisto. To keep her safe, the King of the Gods, Zeus, changed Callisto into a great bear.

• “ORION”: More advanced stargazers will be interested to find Orion between the months of December and March. While it contains seven stars, Orion is the brightest, “Betelgeuse” is noticeably a large red star, and “Rigel” appears as a large blue star. The three stars align in the center to form “Orion’s Belt.” If stargazers can find Orion, known as “The Hunter,” they will also identify another bright star, below and to the left, called “Sirius,” the “Dog Star.” To know the significance, the story tells of a giant hunter named Orion, and his dog, Sirius. Orion chased seven sisters, hoping to make one his wife. When they asked Zeus for help, he turned them into birds, which left the hunter alone with his Sirius following at his heels.

TIP: Learning about the constellations is a scientific art. Not all stars can be seen throughout the year. With many of the constellations, stargazers will need to know how to use a compass, and in which direction to face. Children can practice using a compass by creating backyard maps with concise directions.

“Twinkle, twinkle little star.” By learning more about you, I can discover more about where you are!

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Whitening strips have become popular tools for removing yellow stains.

But while simple and safe for adults, it’s recommended that children and adolescents not use these at-home bleaching products. Reasons include: Amount of hydrogen peroxide Whitening strips work by coating the teeth with hydrogen peroxide for the product’s directed amount of time, which can range from 15 to 60 minutes. These at-home bleaching products can contain a hydrogen peroxide concentration of up to 13 percent. The higher the concentration, the greater the chance for adverse effects in children.

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Lack of data Whitening strips are relatively new. With the lack of evidence supporting their safety when used by kids, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) cannot rule that there is no danger in kids using these at-home bleaching products.

Improper use The AAPD found that kids improperly used whitening strips by leaving the strips on longer than directed. Children are also at higher risk of swallowing the solution.

Safer alternatives Good dental hygiene can help brighten your child’s smile safely and effectively. Make sure your children properly brush their teeth at least twice daily, floss each day and see the dentist for regular checkups. Having them rinse with water after meals can also reduce staining. Minimize your child’s intake of foods and drinks that cause staining, including sodas and sports drinks, tea, berries and tomato sauce.

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CHILDREN’S CHURCH

STAY SAFE

BY CINDY KEIGER

“This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” ~ Psalm 91:2 Sometimes it seems like there are way too many rules. “Stay right beside me while we’re shopping.” “No, you can’t play outside after dark.” “Shhh. We’re in church. Don’t be so noisy.” Mom and Dad don’t give you rules to make you mad. They give you rules because they love you and want to protect you. Even grownups have rules to follow because grownups need to be safe, too. What are some of the rules you have to obey?

Can you think of any rules that Mom and Dad should obey?

At the very beginning of the world, God made Adam and Eve. He put them in a beautiful garden with all kinds of animals, and the animals all got along with each other. There were lots of good things to eat, too. God also gave them a rule to obey. Just one rule: “Don’t eat the fruit of this tree that’s here in the middle of the garden.” This one rule would keep them safe. Did they obey the rule? No, they didn’t. And now they didn’t feel safe anymore.

Have you ever felt afraid? Maybe you hear a sudden sound in the night. Maybe someone is a bully on the playground. Are you afraid of strange dogs or riding a roller coaster or learning how to swim? When you’re afraid, you don’t feel safe. It’s good to talk to a grownup about the things that scare you. The Bible says that when we are afraid, we should trust in the Lord (Psalm 56:3). You can talk to God. He knows everything about you, and he’s bigger than anything that scares you.

Obeying every rule doesn’t mean that you’ll never get hurt or never have anything bad happen. Talking to someone about the things that scare you doesn’t mean you’ll never be afraid again. But God will always be your best “safe place.” God is like a fort that keeps you safe. He cares for you like a shepherd who watches over his sheep. He hides you from danger like a hen hides its babies under its wings.

Why does God take such good care of you? Because you always obey every rule?

Because you’re brave and are never afraid of anything? No! God takes good care of you because he loves you! And that’s that. So stay safe!

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THE WAITING IS THE HARDEST PART

BY TAMI RUMFELT

One

of my family’s favorite things to do in the summertime is to spend time at the pool. Now that my kids are all grown up, pool days have gotten a whole lot easier. But, I’ll never forget the challenge of getting three squirmy, impatient kids slathered up with sunscreen before they could enjoy the pool.

I remember trying to get everyone slathered up before we left the house, but sometimes I would forget and then have to do it when we got to the pool. That was a problem. First of all, there was the inevitable argument about who would lotionedup first. Then they’d be forced to wait another 15 minutes to allow the sunscreen to sink in before they could jump in. In those 15 minutes I’d hear the question, “Mom, is it time yet?” or “How much longer?” at least 100 times. I know it felt like torture to them, and I wished as much as they did that they could just jump in right away. But, it was for their own good. I didn’t want them to have to endure the painful sunburn that they would undoubtedly suffer if we didn’t give the sunscreen time to set in.

Have you been praying about something for a long time and have begun to get the feeling that God is putting you off? Are you frustrated that He keeps making you wait, when you want it NOW? Remember that God loves you deeply and He wants what is best for you. He also sees the consequences of answering your prayer before the time is right. If he is making you wait, I can assure you that it is for your own good. When we wait on the Lord with faith and patience, we are rewarded in many ways. Check out this promise from Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Be encouraged today, knowing that your patience will be rewarded. Just like my kids, waiting for that reward is often necessary to prevent us from getting hurt.

Encouragement There

is a story in the Old Testament that offers a beautiful picture of what it looks like to support our ministry leaders. In this story, we find the Israelites at war and their leader, Moses, on a mountaintop praying for victory. Moses prays with his arms reaching upward toward heaven until he gets too tired to hold up his arms any longer. But, he notices that when he lowers his arms, the Israelites start losing the battle. His brother, Aaron, and close friend, Hur, see that he is struggling, so they come alongside him and help him hold up his arms. They do this for hours until the Israelites arise victorious.

Like Moses with his trembling and sore arms, there’s a good chance that your pastor grows weary at times. We need to be like Aaron and Hur, first becoming aware of the struggle and then coming alongside our church leaders with support and encouragement. And, there are so many meaningful ways to do this. A handwritten note, a gift card or even an offer to babysit, so he and his wife can have a date night, would all be so very much appreciated.

Most importantly, remember to regularly and fervently pray for your pastor and ministry leaders. By taking an active role in caring for our pastors, we are helping them have the strength they need to keep their arms and spirits lifted high.

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#Love.

My Grace-Full Life

BY DENISE HEIDEL

This

month, I’m going to take a bit of a departure from my normal format for this column. I have recently been pondering the popularity of certain hashtags. In June, I did a search and learned that the most popular hashtag on Instagram is #love.

Before I could act on this newfound information, we had an eventful news day on June 14, 2017. This unfortunate day included an attack on the GOP baseball team by a gunman in Virginia, as well as a shooting at a UPS facility in San Francisco, California.

These headlines, coupled with the info on #love, prompted me to write a prayer prompt for My Grace-Full Life’s blog the following day.

PRAYER PROMPT ••• The most popular hashtag on Instagram is #love. With #love representing 1,085,986,510 posts as I write this (that’s Billion. With a “B”), it’s clear our world is looking for love. But look at our news headlines yesterday. Two shootings. Then consider the events that didn’t make national news. Murder. Theft. Rape. Rampant in our communities. For a world desperate for love, we sure live in a lot of hate. Let’s talk about hashtags again... #God totals 23,684,598. #Jesus totals 16,004,648. #HolySpirit totals 1,321,698. Our hashtag inventory is seriously out of whack. As a general rule, I try not to draw assumptions, but if over a billion people are looking for love, yet God only gets 23 million mentions, it seems the world is looking for love in all the wrong places. #John3:16, one of the most well-known verses in the Bible is hashtagged 105,241 times. Maybe if this number were multiplied 10,000 times or so, we’d see a world which not only craved love but loved it, too. Because the truth is, God IS love. The very definition of it. If you landed on this post because you were in search of #love, please read not only John 3:16, but 1 John 4:8, “Anyone who does not love, does not know God, because God is love.” There is a true love waiting to be accepted. Today, as you pray, ask God to make you a light of His love. Ask Him to help you boldly share it with those who are in desperate need for it. (Published on June 15, 2017).

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16,122,048

117,400

#HolySpirit

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1,339,929

18,231

Staggering. #Love grows at a rapid pace, but can you imagine if the hashtags for #God, #Jesus, and #HolySpirit had over six million mentions in a ten day period?

Lest you say, “Love can mean many things! Maybe someone wrote that they #love ice cream. Or they #love going to the beach.” There’s truth to that argument, no denying it. However, of the top-100 most popular hashtags, there is no mention of God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit. Nothing.

No derivative of any of them.

And that breaks my heart.

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Because what it says is that to the world, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit do not have a place among the most-talkedabout conversation themes that are trending in today’s world. And we are in dire need of them. We need them to be a strong presence. But they are distinctly absent.

Social media isn’t going away; it’s a powerful force and a strong communication tool. As Christians, the power of social media can equip us to reach people around the world. Jesus said in Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”

Christianity means. And in fairness, there have been people who have done horrible things in the name of Christ, but that’s not what Christianity is. As followers of Christ, we are to love everyone. And the greatest love we can give is sharing the Gospel.

Some are reluctant. The emotional fear of stepping out in faith is real, because so many make assumptions of what

And in the sharing of the Gospel, there we will show the world the one true #love.

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s e c a p S n Wide-Ope Back

when I was in high school, there was a wildly popular band called “The Dixie Chicks.” I owned every formal album they produced and could sing all the lyrics to each of the songs on those albums.

“Wide-Open Spaces” was the mantra I mentally assigned to their music. “Wideopen spaces,” they sang, and “room to make [one’s] big mistakes.” There is so much freedom in wide-open space to make a mistake! Space itself is freedom.

I have never recognized that simple truth more deeply than after spending time with our Youth in Mission in Asheville, NC. We visited the AHope Community, supported Homeward Bound, and worshiped and gardened alongside The Haywood Street Congregation and its many, many volunteers. It was a lifechanging experience.

for the poor, especially Matthew 5. Jesus loved the poor. Jesus was himself poor— unlike Father Abraham. In fact, Jesus was a modern-day “couch surfer,” crashing at Peter’s in-laws’ home in Capernaum or wherever else he could grab a good night’s rest.

Because of God’s love in Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, we have the privilege to be in God’s presence regardless of our location, or even the state of our heart and mind. God does not judge, only welcomes and invites ALL to participate in lifechanging love.

I have been conflicted with the Psalmists who penned Psalm 4, because of their certainty of God’s faithfulness to provide wide-open spaces. Very often, in Old Testament passages, a wide space, grand opening, or vast expanse was interpreted as freedom, and thus, redemption. All persons yearned for their own wideopen space.

Working alongside many persons in transition and many experiencing homelessness this past week, I was beyond grateful for the wide-open spaces, where I meet family, where I feel secure, where I am privileged to rest in peace, and where I never question my self-worth as a Child of God.

As Christians, we believe God’s redemptive love in Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit, affords us the privileges of spiritual freedom that we may never fully understand in this life. We believe God’s redemptive love in Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit, opens for us a wideopen space of possibility, promise and opportunity for reconciling ministries.

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BY DENISE HEIDEL

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Insider recently reported that the number of homes without a television is 2.6%. In the grand scheme of America’s overall population, hat seems pretty insignificant, except when you learn the number doubled between 2009 and 2015. People are turning to the Internet for entertainment.

Video stream options such as Netflix and Amazon Video seem to have no end in sight to their popularity. But Pure Flix is another streaming option that is growing by leaps and bounds…. For a good reason! This is a company committed to providing high-quality family entertainment with strong morals and Christian faith at the heart of the content. For families who are weary of the constant barrage of negativity, questionable content, and awkward conversations happening years before expected. Pure Flix offers peace of mind. Pure Flix COO, Steve Fedyski, was kind enough to share some details with us about this organization.

DH: Who founded Pure Flix?

SF: Pure Flix was founded in 2005 by David A.R. White (Managing Partner), Michael Scott (CEO and Managing Partner), and the late Russel Wolf.

DH: What is the target audience for Pure Flix?

SF: We have subscribers in over 100 countries, and Pure Flix offers something for everyone. We don’t target one specific denomination. In fact, many of our subscribers aren’t necessarily professing Christians, but they are families who want to offer their children moral and wholesome entertainment options.

DH: How does Pure Flix align itself with mainstream Hollywood?

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there, and thanks to our commitment to excellence, and our diligence in raising the bar for high-quality Christian entertainment, our mainstream counterparts are taking notice. In fact, we have partnered with Paramount Studios for the upcoming release of Same Kind of Different As Me, which will star Hollywood favorites Renee Zellweger, Jon Voight, Djimon Hounsou, and Greg Kinnear.

DH: So Hollywood actors are open to participating in faith-based films, too?

SF: Christian actors are being given more high-quality scripts, and the distribution of those films has increased exponentially. To that end, they are happy to put their name on a Christian project. Some of the popular names people will see in our film library include David A.R. White, Candace Cameron Bure, Sean Astin, Ted McGinley, and more!

DH: How many films are available to stream on Pure Flix?

SF: We have over 7000 films currently available, including classic sitcoms and original productions. We have a diversity of entertainment available at PureFlix.com, where audiences can find original programming and films that may be new to them, or ones they enjoy watching again and again.

DH: What kind of original films do you make?

SF: Our originals are among our most popular! Between The Encounter series, Pure Flix Comedy All-Stars, Pure Talk, and many others, some of our most-watched content is original content. Additionally, we are slated to produce four to six theatrical productions per year. An interesting fact about our theatrical productions— of the 40% of people who went to see a faith-based film last year in a theater,

35% of them are un-churched people. Pure Flix is helping to reach people who are seeking answers.

DH: What do people think about Pure Flix and how are you getting the word out?

SF: Pure Flix operates under the three E’s: Entertain. Encourage. Educate. Through that commitment to the three E’s, we are building relationships through content that is personally and culturally relevant. As we strengthen those relationships, word of mouth has been a great vehicle for us, but so has our social media presence. Pure Flix has a very aggressive marketing campaign on social media.

DH: Any final thoughts to share about Pure Flix?

SF: We strive to bring unifying, uplifting content to the world. That’s been our vision from the beginning and will continue to be our vision in the future. It’s a privilege to serve in this way—to combine our love for entertainment, film, and (most of all) Christ, in this manner.

Also, a reminder that Pure Flix will be releasing The Case for Christ to home entertainment and DVD/Blu-ray on August 15th, and the film Same Kind of Different As Me will be coming to theaters nationwide on October 20th.

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It’s a GRAND Life Grandmothers’ Suggestions for Parents

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few months ago, I wrote about things that daughtersin-law wished their mothersin-law would stop doing with regard to their children. It didn’t take long before I received several suggestions to pass along to the daughters-in-law, themselves. Neither of these articles is meant to start a feud, but to be a way to convey what I hope is useful information, start a conversation, and improve communication.

When it comes to staying with, or keeping, the grandchildren, here are some things grandmothers wanted to pass along: • Please ask in advance if you need me to babysit. I love to be with my grandchildren, but I often have plans that conflict with yours. I realize that things can come up at the last minute, and I will do my best to help, but please don’t make me feel guilty when it doesn’t work out.

• In that same vein, don’t punish me for not being able to babysit. I still want to come to their school programs, sporting events, recitals, birthdays, and see them “just because.” Your “I figured you were too busy” usually comes after my not being able to take care of the children.

It hurts when my grandchildren ask why I didn’t come to their event that I knew nothing about, but their other Nana was there.

• When I am keeping the children at your home for any length of time, please make sure you provide plenty of food they will eat. I really don’t want to spend time going to the grocery store only to buy all the wrong things. If you can’t have casseroles or other prepared food in the freezer, please have ingredients and recipes at the ready. If not, don’t get upset when they get pizza and hamburgers.

It would be helpful to have suggestions as to what to make for their breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Since I am not there every day, I know that tastes can change, and what was once their favorite food is not something they eat anymore.

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• When it comes to activities, please leave a list of approved places to take them and membership cards if needed. Also, don’t promise them that I will take them someplace before I get there. I will do my best, but it is hard to explain to a young child why their sibling’s nap prevents us from doing something you told them we would do. If we can go, then it is a wonderful surprise. Let me know if they are allowed to play on an iPad, watch a movie or TV, and what movies or shows are okay. If they have any class or sports practice they attend, have the outfit or equipment put together and ready to go.

• It would be great to have a notebook with paper in plastic filler sheets that contain pertinent information. This way, when items change, it is easy to correct. A page with important phone numbers and addresses, such as their doctor, dentist, neighbor, a close friend, and, if needed, veterinarian. A page listing suggestions for meals or where prepared meals are, what to pack for school lunches, what snacks are appropriate, and if they are allowed to have dessert. Another page listing their schedules, if they are in a carpool, if any services are scheduled, e.g., house cleaning, yard work, etc. A page listing the pet’s feeding schedule, amounts, outdoor time, any medicine or treatment they may require, where they sleep, and where they are allowed in the house. A page with the location of museums, parks, pool, and any other places they love to go. A final page with any additional information you think would be helpful and appreciated.

The give and take of suggestions and expectations, with a little leeway, will make for happy parents, grandparents, and ultimately the children, who will know the two are working together, and in their best interest.

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A Part of America’s Favorite Pastime

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

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nothing more a part of summer than baseball, and for over 50 years, every part of Forsyth County has been associated with Little League Baseball. This year Kernersville Little League, Kernersville LL, was awarded the host site for the 2017 Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division Southeastern Region Tournament—quite an honor, bringing in people to showcase the hospitality of Kernersville and its residents and businesses.

Kernersville Little League was formed in 1961 by a group of devoted citizens and recently celebrated its 56th season as a chartered Little League. “Today Kernersville LL has an enrollment of more than 400 participants for the baseball and softball programs and is a part of the 14 leagues that comprise North Carolina District 2, representing Alamance, Davidson, Davie Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Rowan, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties. There’s no better time to showcase top-quality amateur baseball in Kernersville and the region, and reward the area for its longtime support of the nation’s largest and oldest nonprofit organization. In 2016, the district hosted several Softball Regional brackets at Rowan Little League with proven leadership, showing they can run a quality tournament,” said Jennifer Colvin, Southeastern Region Director for Little League International.

The four-day Regional event brought state winners from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, all playing for the Regional title. “Kernersville LL hosted the Regional, which started on July 20, with an opening ceremony and banquet for the teams, with the first game held the following day. The winner moved on to represent the Southeastern Region in the Intermediate (50/70) World Series in Livermore, CA, starting July 30th, ending with the World Series Final to be televised on ESPN networks on August 6th,” Vince Scanlon, Kernersville LL Media Contact, stated. Kernersville took on the task of the tournament wholeheartedly.

“Our responsibility was to house and feed these players and put on a good tournament. We worked with the community to make this a success and hope to host this tournament for years to come,” commented Shawn Cofer, President of Kernersville LL. “This was good for local businesses, as well as [showcasing] the hospitality of the entire Triad region for our visitors from throughout the Southeast.”

Additionally, the Southeastern Region announced that Rowan Little League would host the Junior and Senior League Softball Regional Tournaments in 2017, starting July 21st.

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Becoming CPR Certified

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of my goals is to become CPR certified. This important life skill is one everyone should know, because it can help save lives. When needed, you can jump into action and assist the person in need.

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, meaning, if a person stops breathing, due to choking or another health problem, or their heart stops beating, this technique can be used to restore blood flow to their body and organs. This emergency procedure is done to prevent death or brain damage due to a lack of oxygen flow. CPR is a skill everyone in the medical field needs to know, as well as those working in our community. However, have you ever thought about the importance of being CPR certified? What if someone starts choking at the restaurant where you are having dinner, and you are the only one able to assist them until help arrives?

According to the American Heart Association, 70% of Americans feel helpless in a cardiac emergency, because they don’t know what to do. In fact, 88% percent of cardiac arrests happen at home. What if your parent, child, or spouse goes into cardiac arrest? Don’t you want to help save them? One key thing to know is sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack. It is when a person’s electrical impulses in the heart become rapid, causing the heart to immediately stop beating. A heart attack is when a person’s blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked. An attack may cause cardiac arrest.

Becoming CPR certified, or at least knowing the basics of the technique, is a skill everyone can and should learn. CPR and First Aid classes are held throughout our community.

Forsyth Tech, Wake Forest Baptist, and the American Red Cross are just a few facilities offering classes. There are several levels for being CPR certified. When it comes to deciding which level to take, look at how you’ll be needing and using CPR. Look at your lifestyle, career, and family.

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Are you in the medical field? Are you a teacher? Also, keep in mind the age of the people you’ll work with, if possible.

Examples of the CPR levels include standard CPR, handsonly CPR, Emergency First Aid, and Health Care Provision.

Research the level, class, and location at which you would like to complete your CPR certification and training. Speak to someone at that location, if needed, before registering.

A good thing about becoming CPR certified is that there are classes and levels for people of all ages. In fact, the American Red Cross offers a babysitting and child- care class for people 11 years of age and older. Also, some portions of classes can be completed online.

If you are still unsure whether or not to become CPR certified, it always helps to know the basic techniques of CPR. When someone becomes unresponsive from cardiac arrest or is not breathing normally or at all, the first thing to do is call 911. Then, push hard and fast on the center of that person’s chest. This technique is referred to as handsonly CPR, and anyone can learn how to do it. Remember to push down about 2 inches deep on the chest and push at a rate of about 100 to 120 beats per minute. Don’t know what the rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute sounds like?

Medical researchers suggest thinking about the tempo of the BeeGee’s song “Staying Alive.” The hands-only technique is different for infants and children. According to the American Red Cross, for infants, you should use two fingers for 30 quick compressions that are about 1.5 inches deep. For children, place the heel of one hand onto the center of their chest and place the heel of the other hand on top of the first and lace fingers together. Complete 30 quick compressions about 2 inches deep.

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SO YOU THINK YOU WANT TO HOMESCHOOL - PART 2

BY LAURA SIMON, Guest Blogger with Triad Moms on Main

Homeschooling

is tremendously popular in North Carolina. Chances are, you know a family that is homeschooling their kids. You might know an adult who was homeschooled as a child. Maybe you’re thinking about trying it with your own family. If so, you’ve likely discovered that making a choice to homeschool can feel more than a little overwhelming.

In the July issue of Forsyth Family, I shared three tips to help you navigate the tough decisions you’ll need to make before you start homeschooling. Now, I want to offer four suggestions to help make your first year a success.

TIP 1: Shadow Homeschooling Families

I was homeschooled myself for a number of years, so I had a good idea what a homeschooling day would look like. If you don’t, or even if you are looking for inspiration, shadowing a homeschool family can be a great way to begin crafting your own vision. Yes, this pretty much involves inviting yourself over to their house. Disregard social norms and do it anyway. Every family does things differently: some are very, very structured to the point of imitating traditional school, and others have a schedule that ebbs and flows by the day.

Some families get up to an alarm and start work by 7; others let their kids sleep as long as they wish, take some time to play, and then buckle down to work. My personal schedule depends on how needy my two-year-old is that particular day. If she is exceedingly clingy, sometimes we put off our school work until her naptime. If she is willing to play independently, then we knock the school work out early. Flexibility is my friend.

The more families you can shadow, the more realistic you’ll be when you make your own plans. (Trust me, your initial expectations for homeschooling are probably not very realistic. In retrospect, mine were laughable. Especially the part where I pictured the house being clean.) If

the family you’re shadowing is using curriculum that interests you, take this opportunity to try it out with your own kid. Find a printer with a photocopy function; it will be your best friend. I’ve saved myself a fortune by copying a few pages of someone else’s book and letting my kids try them.

TIP 2: Consider a Co-Op Homeschooling is very popular in North Carolina, which means there are plenty of co-op options available. You do not have to join a co-op; in fact, our state is relatively lenient, in that there’s not a whole lot that you have to do. However, I’ve found that our co-op is not only good for my kids, but it’s also a great source of support and encouragement for me. Homeschooling is best done in the community, however you decide to create it.

Co-ops are like curriculum: you’ll find a wide variety in terms of purpose and price. Some co-ops are aligned to a specific curriculum, meaning that strict standards apply to instructor training, scheduling, and general operation. There’s less risk in choosing a co-op like this, but often the pricepoint is higher. The other option is an independent co-op, formed by like-minded parents who want to leverage the collective strengths of the moms within the co-op. These co-ops tend to be much more affordable, but they require you to put more trust in the parents running them. When you talk to other homeschooling families, ask them about their co-op, if they have one. If possible, arrange to visit. Homeschooling Facebook pages can be a great way to find smaller, lesser-known

co-ops. If you are looking for a co-op, I’d suggest joining one (or several) of these pages and asking for recommendations.

TIP 3: Don’t Overdo It The more research you do, the more amazing opportunities you’ll find. If you aren’t careful, you’ll wind up with three extra-curricular activities per kid, per day…and no actual time to teach! Especially if your kids are little, give yourself a few months to see how much spare time you have—and how much you are willing to give up—before you register for anything. Just because something is good, doesn’t mean it’s good for your family. Choose carefully.

TIP 4: Give Yourself Freedom to Change Your Mind When you begin to make final decisions, remember that you aren’t marrying the choices you make.

If you aren’t happy with your co-op after a year, you can always try a new one. The same goes for curriculum choices. In fact, you might find that what works for one of your children doesn’t work at all for another. One of the tremendous benefits of homeschooling is that you can constantly make adjustments based on your child’s needs. Take a breath and make the best decision you can, with the knowledge that you can always change your mind.

Our family loves the choices we’ve made.

Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but our kids are learning and thriving. Good luck, and enjoy the journey!

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Rucksack or Backpack: The Essential Bag for all Purposes

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

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when the bag is well-worn with holes or tears, or the strapping can no longer be mended, do we consider replacing our bag of a thousand uses. It’s a pick-up-and-run bag, favored for its durability and well-padded straps, machine washable quality and overall comfort. In the month of August, when the quintessential backpack lines the walls of most stores, we often stop and ponder the idea of adding yet one more to our collection. Though the thought may quickly pass, we know the current bag will be hard to replace. Oh, backpack, let me count the ways of your uses!

1. EMERGENCY BAGS: How often do you find yourself wishing you had extra clothes or shoes, first-aid supplies, or even a blanket in your vehicle?

It’s time to be proactive with these essentials that belong either in a category of convenience or that of an emergency situation. Packed methodically, it can accommodate your future needs, and you can be thankful you packed it well. With a backpack worn on your back, you can walk freely or run, if necessary.

TIP: Consider placing a backpack in your hall closets, located on the main floor and upstairs, in case the power goes out. Each member of your family should be aware of the “go-to-bag” and its contents. A backpack will help keep hands free to keep your family close together, and calm.

2. TRAVELING LIGHT: Duffle bags often weigh too much to be hauled through airports, especially for multiple connecting flights. The solution is for each family member to use a backpack for their carry-on bag. To save space, tightly roll clothing and pack your essential items, such as basic toiletries, near the top for easy accessibility. Additionally, wear bulky clothing such as jeans, sweaters, jackets, and heavy shoes that would consume too much space if packed.

3 LIBRARY BAG: For families who frequent the library, consider keeping a backpack in a centralized location to keep track of all books that need to be returned.

4. PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY BAGS: Young children love the idea of attending school just like their siblings.

Preparing them for the next step, it is wise to give them a “backpack.” Filled with a crayon box and drawing tablet, board books, and letter and number cards, the backpack can be an enjoyable tool to help a young child feel excited about learning and the thought of school.

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as utensils and highlighters, erasers and index cards, for instance. Knowing where to find the desired book or accessory with ease will save the student time and eliminate the opportunity to be distracted.

TIP: Young children may become overwhelmed by the number of zippers and compartments. While kindergarten and first graders need a “large” backpack, find one that has preferably one main zippered or Velcro pocket up front. While there are various styles, the “right” one is available to every child and their needs.

6. THE OUTDOOR BAG: It’s amazing what we keep in our cars. Our favorite four-legged friend in the car can inspire an impromptu walk. A backpack on hand can supply a pair of walking shoes and socks, leads, collapsible water bowls, and pockets to hold a few water bottles.

A Bag of History Throughout time, people have wanted to lighten their heavy loads by carrying a bag strapped to their back. In the early 1900s, the rucksack was designed to transfer the weight from the shoulders to the hips, easing back and neck pain. Today, the backpack comes in many styles and sizes, materials, accessories and with countless compartments. With the continued popularity of this versatile bag, it is understandable why174 million are sold each year. Instead of keeping your backpacks tucked away in a closet, put them to a new use!

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Apple of My Eye

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION

St. Patrick’s Day Treats

It’s almost apple picking season! Pick them fresh or find them at the farmers’ markets for freshness. These easy apple recipes are perfect for the kids to help make and eat. If you make the applesauce, consider using it in the granola bar recipe for double-apple goodness!

DINNER CONVERSATION STARTERS FOR YOUNG KIDS:

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION • Can you name the parts of an apple? (leaf, stem, core, flesh, seeds, skin) & EMILY DODSON • Do you like red, green or yellow apples best?

• Save the apple seeds and have the kids count them.

• Tell the story of Johnny Appleseed.

• ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Visit a local apple orchard and pick your own!

• Read the Dr. Seuss book Ten Apples Up on Top about counting and stacking.

SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE

APPLE RASPBERRY GRANOLA BARS

Choose a sweet variety of apples and you can avoid adding sugar!

These chewy delights are healthy: only 100 calories, packed with fruit and made without refined flour, sugar or butter.

INGREDIENTS: 4 lbs. (approximately 10-11 apples) of organic Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp or Pink Lady Juice of 1 fresh lemon ¼ cup unsweetened apple cider OR apple juice concentrate 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1. Wash, core and slice the apples (if not organic, peel them).

2. Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cover, baking on high heat for 3 hours, or low heat for 5 hours, or until apples are soft. For blueberry applesauce, add blueberries, noting that frozen berries are usually a little sweeter!

3. Using an immersion blender, blender, or food processor, blend the apples into a sauce consistency of your preference (chunky or smooth). Note: If the apple skins do not blend easily, return them to the slow cooker for more softening.

4. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, freeze up to 1 year, or use water-process canning to store at room temperature for up to 1 year.

SHOPPING LIST: PRODUCE: 5 lbs. Apples (Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp or Pink Lady) 2 cups blueberries (or frozen) (optional) 1 Lemon

CONDIMENTS: Caramel Sauce Honey Coconut oil

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup raspberries, frozen & unsweetened ½ cup applesauce, unsweetened 1 Tbsp. honey 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp coconut oil, melted /3 cup low-fat milk

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DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 350° and spray an 8” baking pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, stir coconut oil and roomtemperature applesauce together. Stir in milk, honey and cinnamon. Note: Be sure the applesauce is at room temperature, or the coconut oil will re-solidify.

3. Stir in the oats until they are completely coated.

4. Gently fold in the raspberries.

CARAMEL APPLE TAQUITOS INGREDIENTS: 12 flour tortillas 5 oz. caramel sauce 20-oz. can apple pie filling ¼ cup melted butter ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 9 x13” baking dish and set aside.

2. In a shallow dish, stir sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together.

3. Cut apple pieces in pie filling into smaller pieces.

4. Microwave tortillas for 20 seconds to soften.

5. Spread a thin layer of caramel sauce on each tortilla.

6. Sprinkle the diced apple pie filling over the caramel layer.

7. Roll the tortillas and place into the baking dish.

8. Brush each tortilla with butter and sprinkle with sugar/spice mixture.

9. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling on the ends.

NOTE: Blue and red drinks can be swapped with blue on the bottom if the sugar content is higher in the blue drink.

5. Gently press into prepared baking pan and bake 16–19 minutes.

6. Let bars cool to room temperature in pan. Slice into bars. For best results, tightly wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator, or freeze them.

BAKING & SPICES: 20-oz. can apple pie filling Old-fashioned oats Cinnamon Sugar Nutmeg

BREAD & BAKED GOODS: 12 Flour tortillas DAIRY: low-fat milk butter

JUICES: unsweetened apple cider

FROZEN: Raspberries, 1 cup Blueberries (optional), if not fresh

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Silas Henry

The 12-Year-Old Cookiepreneur

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

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12-year-olds are focused on playing on a soccer team, a baseball team or the newest video games, but Silas Henry began his own cookie baking business at the age of 8 and today is expanding his business and satisfying each of his customers’ sweet tooth with his delicious chocolate chip cookies.

So how did this young cookiepreneur get his start rolling in the dough?

Four years ago, Silas Henry, the oldest child in a family of four kids, had an interest in the culinary arts. “My nanny introduced me to a chef at her church, and he inspired me by giving me a cookbook for kids that he had made. I often try new recipes with my mom and dad. My mom homeschools me and my siblings, and my dad is a corporal in the Winston-Salem Police Department. My cookie business started simply by selling cookies on my neighborhood street,” recalled Silas. We all have made cakes and cookies that our family and friends rave about, but Silas got some objective feedback early on.

“I entered my chocolate chip cookies for the first time in the Dixie Classic Fair when I was ten years old, and received the Second-Place ribbon. This encouraged me to keep trying to improve my baking skills, so I started making cookies for my friends and family,” Silas said. With continued encouragement, Silas decided that he would like to expand his business, and he did just that.

“Later, I really wanted my business to spread, so I started handing out business cards. I printed my own at first, then designed a card, and my dad had it printed professionally. Soon a lot of people wanted to buy my cookies in batches, so I started packaging them and delivering them, too. I remember baking at least 300 cookies one Saturday before Christmas a few years ago and delivering them to my customers. I saved the money I made at that time to pay for a horse camp I really wanted to attend. The money that I make this summer I am using to help my cheer team fundraiser for camp,” commented Silas.

With his business, Silas has been taught a few lessons. “My cookie business has taught me how to save, invest and have money available to share with others when needed. It’s been a good experience, and I’ve had to work hard some days to keep up with my orders,” Silas said. You may be thinking, what makes Silas’ chocolate chip cookies so special?

“Most of my cookie recipe is pretty straightforward, but there is a secret ingredient that I’d rather not talk about. My parents help me now and then, of course, my brother and sisters, Titus, Karis and Lucy, help sample the cookies. So far, it’s just cookies I like to sell, although I do like to think of other ways to make money. I guess I would consider myself a young entrepreneur, but it comes down to the fact that it’s a lot of fun seeing others enjoy something that I have made,” stated Silas.

For more information on Silas’ Cookies, call or text 336-202-0403, or send an e-mail to silascookies@ gmail.com.

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Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast The

story behind the Moravian church is such a remarkable one and one of the most interesting pieces of WinstonSalem’s history. Those involved in the Moravian church are proud of its heritage and are always eager to share the story.

This year marks the fourth-annual Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast.

“Our goal is to teach families the paths that Moravians followed in settling in this area,” said Beth Hayes, director of Congregational Ministries and Resources –Moravian Board of Cooperative Ministries. “We began with the first settlement in Bethabara, moved to Bethania, and last year it was in Salem Square. This year we are happy to go to the fourth settlement, which was Friedberg community. Each festival has had unique activities that blend with the particular community.”

The festival will begin at 2 pm with children’s activities. At 4:45 pm, there will be a Lovefeast, complete with church bells and a Moravian band. The festival is an exciting way for children to learn about the Moravian church, while also providing educational opportunities for adults.

“A group of laypeople and educators in the Moravian Church formed the Children and Family Task Force,” said Hayes. “One person had experienced being a part of a children’s festival in the Moravian Church when she grew up. Her memories made her push us to

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BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

think about starting the tradition again. Our goal was for families to experience Moravian history in an experiential way, and these families might be mother, father, other children, grandparents or Sunday School leaders. My role as the director of Congregational Ministries and Resources for the Moravian Board of Cooperative Ministries was to serve as a guide with others from various areas to be sure that this tradition continues each year and that the focus is very clear.”

This year’s children’s activities were thoughtfully planned to be educational and interesting! “We will begin with an opening, and then families will travel in one of five groups to various activities, changing up every 20 minutes,” said Hayes. “The activities this year include a tour of the history room at Friedberg and making of a putz of the Friedberg community; a walking trail to experience how early settlers came here, culminating with a visit to a petting zoo; a creative art center where families will have the opportunity to make a Moravian seal on canvas that will be given to the Moravian Archives to commemorate this year’s event; and story-rock bags where families will get rocks to paint and depict their families; a mission and game center, where families will learn from missionaries, plus participate in games and a photoshoot, complete in Moravian costume; and finally, a Moravian cookie station where the Hanes Family will talk about their family tradition. It will all end with a Lovefeast in the sanctuary, where chocolate milk and Moravian cookies will be used in the traditional service. Each person is served the drink in a miniature Lovefeast mug, and cookies are wrapped in commemorative napkins.”

No matter what your religious background, there is something for everyone at the Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast. “I do feel that people of all faiths will learn from this festival,” said Hayes. “The Winston-Salem area is rich with Moravian connections from the very beginning. This is one way that people can learn a little about this faith and why it is so important to the beginning of Winston-Salem. My hope is that the festival will continue each year. I have witnessed all ages having fun in an afternoon of learning that has been exciting and meaningful each year. We began with about 150 participants the first year, and it has grown each year. Last year, we had 260 participating from 22 different churches. This year, we would love to go past the 300 mark.”

The Moravian Children’s Festival & Lovefeast will be held on August 20th from 2-5:30 pm at Friedberg Moravian Church, 2178 Friedberg Church Road in Winston-Salem. For more information, e-mail Beth Hayes at bhayes@mcsp.org.

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Kernersville

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Southern

food, friendly environment, and a longstanding history in the Kernersville community make Mickey’s Café one of a kind. Owner Wendy Smith describes the café as being a “modern version of an old-fashioned, home-cooking-style café.”

“At the café, you can get breakfast plates with anything you want on them: eggs, Southern-style omelets with sausage gravy, side meats, grits, hash browns, biscuits or bread in the morning. As for lunch, we have sandwiches, burgers, BLTs, and a foot-long hot dog special, with large French fries and a medium drink. We also have pintos, cornbread, onion rings, and all the fixin’s until late at night. We have 32 flavors of ice cream, and you can get either a cup or cone, as well as a slice of vanilla or chocolate pound cake. In short, it’s your mother’s or grandmother’s kitchen,” said Smith.

Sounds yummy! The café’s menu also includes the café’s famous tenderloin biscuit. Along with their food, Mickey’s Café is known for its family-like atmosphere. In fact, the café’s name is rooted in Smith’s family.

“Our name came from my father, Mickey Marshall. He left his name to his grandson (my son, Mickey). My father and mother, Edna, even invented our ‘Mickey Pancake’ and ‘Kiddie Cone’ in honor of my son,” said Smith.

Smith’s career in the restaurant industry started with her parents.

According to Smith, her parents, husband, son, nephew, and sister have been in the restaurant business in Forsyth County for over 30 years.

“My dad, Mickey, and mom, Edna went into the restaurant business in 1977. I have been in the business since I was six years old. We first operated Kernersville Seafood on South Main Street

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in the 70s and 80s. Then, we owned Mickey’s Country Kitchen in Walkertown from 1982 to late 2008. We ended up selling this land to Walgreens. After that, in 2011, we purchased and changed the former “Bill & Leah’s” on West Mountain Street to present-day Mickey’s Café.

We like to think that we are carrying on the tradition that brought George Washington to Dobson’s Tavern at the corner of Main and Mountain Streets for breakfast on June 2nd, 1791. I do think it takes a special person to have a restaurant as their career. It does get hard sometimes, but I do love the work,” said Smith.

While touring the Southern states and visiting Revolutionary War battlefields, President Washington traveled from Salem to Guilford and stopped at the tavern for a bite to eat. Smith hopes to keep up the tradition of home cooking and delicious food that attracts people from miles around. This tradition also draws in local people, making strangers at the café soon feel like family.

“Mickey’s is a clean, well-lighted place where families, groups of friends and take-out customers are welcomed. We have many people who want to have a real “tenderloin biscuit” or two to start the day. Mickey’s is a café where you might get number for your order (this

just helps us keep the orders straight), but usually, you are a friend with a name.

We know your name and know which customers have a history of dropping in week after week, year after year,” said Smith.

Freshly prepared food, cordiality, cleanliness, fast service, and a feeling that your food was cooked just for you are some of the many ways Smith would describe Mickey’s Café. Looking into the future, Smith has big plans for the café, including opening another one.

“We are hoping to open a second Mickey’s Café (with a cafeteria line with steaks, chops, and Southern vegetables) in Walkertown. This way, folks in that town will have a place where they can meet their family, friends, nurse, minister or a tradesman and sit down for a nice meal together. Or become one of the many folks who come every Friday and Saturday for a tenderloin biscuit,” said Smith.

The next time you are in need of a homecooked meal or just want a place to meet and share a bite with your family and friends, Mickey’s Café in Kernersville is the place to go.

Mickey’s Café is located at 265 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville. Call 336-996-0676. Be sure to follow them on Facebook.

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teenagers, we depend a lot on our physical appearance for our security. Confidence levels tend to depend on how we compare to movie stars and models. It is a curse of our generation; we cannot seem to escape constant exposure to tabloids, celebrity photo-shoots, beauty-product commercials, and self-help videos. Interestingly enough, it seems those teenagers who are most comfortable in their own skin, rather than those with the clearest skin, tend to attract others. Training ourselves to look past the first impression is ideal and an effort every teenager should attempt. However, this is not to say you should ignore skincare altogether. The skin is the largest organ in the body and is exposed to everything in our environment. We should put in the effort to keep it healthy. Below are three of the top issues teens have with their complexion.

DRY SKIN Dry skin can cause an uncomfortable, tight feeling, the appearance of aging produced by wrinkles, and peeling of unhealthy skin.

Moisturizing your skin will give you a healthy glow and reduce future wrinkles.

One good solution for dry skin is to use face cleanser only once a day, preferably at night, to take off makeup, and avoid scrubbing roughly. Showering at night, before your skin starts to produce oils while you sleep, rather than in the morning, allows your skin to remain hydrated throughout the day. When you use a cleanser or face wash, you are removing bacteria and makeup, but you are also removing natural oils, especially if you are scrubbing too roughly.

Another cause of dry skin is, ironically, not only sunburn, but also heavy sunblock. Just make sure to use non-pore-clogging sunblock and a lot of it. Under healthy conditions, the top layer of skin cells will shed off at the end of its natural lifecycle. However, UV rays damage skin cells so that they do not shed off at the normal rate.

This causes a buildup of dead cells on the surface of the skin which gives the appearance of dull or peeling skin. Another common result of this buildup is blocked pores. Preventing excessive sun exposure (which can happen long before a sunburn) will allow your skin to remain healthy, hydrated, and clear.

Finally, you can use Vaseline rather than moisturizer. A good product to try is Aquaphor. Vaseline acts as a sealant for your skin, allowing your skin to keep the oils that it naturally makes. This is a better option than moisturizer, because your skin will often become dependent on the moisturizer and stop producing its own oils, which are always going to be more healthy and effective for your skin. Also, when you try to stop using the moisturizer, your skin will become extremely dry, due to its addiction to the daily moisturizing product. There is some debate about the benefits of Vaseline on the skin, as it is not a natural substance; if you are interested in more natural products, another option is extra virgin coconut oil.

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CARE ACNE The number-one complaint from teens about their skin is acne, and innumerable companies jump at the opportunity to make a killing selling their new “magic” acne cream or wash to desperate teens. However, here are a couple of lifestyle tips that may decrease less severe acne. If your acne is too out of hand, it may be necessary to see a dermatologist to try out some oral medications.

Do not use foundation all over your face. Spreading foundation all over your face will suffocate your pores, depriving them of the oxygen necessary to break down the pus that results from infected pores. Evenly spread foundation will also irritate healthy skin, by transferring bacteria from problem areas of your skin to areas of healthy skin. This contamination is also cased by touching your face too much. Thus, clean hands are essential. It may be good to stop the habit of touching your face altogether.

Next, remove pus from clogged pores with two Q-tips or tissues, rather than using your nails. Nails harbor bacteria, and popping pimples will force that bacteria into your skin and cause more irritation. It is also important to know when pimples are ready to be popped. If you disturb deep blemishes, they may erupt under the skin, which will make matters worse. You will know that you are causing the least damage under your skin if you pop pimples when a white head has appeared at the top of the inflamed area.

OILY SKIN Oily skin is actually a sign of health and usually does not need to be treated, though it can be unappealing to the eye.

Because dry skin causes wrinkles, naturally oily skin means that you will look younger for longer. However, when your skin produces too much oil, it can clog your pores, a condition which sometimes requires medication to be resolved.

If you experience shiny or oily skin, try using oil-absorbing sheets. Oilabsorbing sheets remove surplus oil without disturbing makeup or forcing you to add another layer of powder. Not to mention, they are inexpensive, costing around five dollars for 30 sheets.

A T-zone facemask spread across the forehead down the bridge of the nose and even onto your chin if necessary will decrease greasy skin. Ingredients in facial masks designed to reduce oil production include ingredients such as clay and eucalyptus, which can decongest and clear out clogged pores.

Be careful not to remove too much oil from your skin, or that may cause discomfort and aging in the future.

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Grate-Full!

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The Journey Contiunues, Part 7

BY ROBIN BRALLEY Recovery from my surgery continues. I’m gaining more strength and mobility with each passing day. I actually helped deliver the July issue this past month.

They come in bundles of 20, and you’d be surprised how heavy those can feel, especially about the 20th stop of the day. It’s a fine line as you recover to get back to your routine. Pushing yourself a little each day to do more and more, but knowing when enough is enough and not overdoing it.

More about “The Hair!”

My hair continues to come back, albeit a little grayer than I’d like. Before the diagnosis, I colored my hair religiously and often wondered just how gray it was.

Guess I’ll soon find out. I’ve also wondered what I’d look like with a short hairstyle and was never brave enough to cut it. Guess I’ll find that out, too! Not sure how much longer I’ll want to wear my hat before baring it all, but it will be soon. Hats are hot and even hotter in 90+ degree weather. So, if you notice a little woman with really short gray hair out delivering magazines, it’s me— say, “Hi!” Next Leg of the Journey I’ve started radiation and have a great new radiation oncologist, Dr. Karen Winkfield. Her bubbly and vivacious personality helps make this phase a little more bearable. She has a wonderful team, and I find myself blessed again. You may recall in an earlier installment I was pretty deflated at first to learn I had to have radiation. While they feel the cancer is gone, this is insurance to make sure there are no cancer cells left so I’m grateful again for the

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treatment to make sure there are no traces left.

My First Tattoo Getting mapped for radiation treatments was quite the process. With cancer having been on my left side, there is concern that the radiation could damage my heart, so I have to hold my breath during the treatment to help protect it. The technicians had to do a series of X-rays of me, holding my breath and not holding it, to get to the optimum position. They created a bolus out of this material that when soaked in water becomes pliable and molds to your body, and then hardens for them to use for each treatment. This piece apparently makes the radiation concentrate in that area.

Then they asked if I had ever been snorkeling. Let’s just say I failed miserably with my one experience at it, so I’m immediately worried that I may not be able to do this! First, I get to hold my arms way above my head, which is not so easy since surgery. Then I get to put this fun mouthpiece in that connects to a machine that monitors my breathing. Next, comes a really cool pair of glasses that allows me to see my breathing pattern.

Not sure what size head those were created for, but the ear pieces extend way past my head, so it’s a challenge to get in the position they need me to and still see what I need to see. Last, but not least, a nose clip. I do pretty well till they put that clip on my nose. That’s when I have to talk myself off the ledge to calm down and relax. When I hold my breath and get it to a certain

green line, I hold for 30 seconds and then release. I do this for what seems like an eternity.

Finally, I’m ready for my tattoos. Yes, I’ve made it 53 years without one, and I finally do, and it’s a couple of blue dots. In addition to these tiny tattoos, they put these clear stickers in certain places and mark all over your chest with a permanent marker. Needless to say, I look like a page in a football playbook. They say the marker will eventually wear off, but I’m on week three, and they are still very visible. The blue dot tattoos will be with me forever. Not exactly what I would choose if I were to ever get a tattoo! However, they will forever remind me of this leg of the journey.

Let the Radiation Begin I have to do 30 treatments, one every day for six weeks, except weekends. By the time this comes out, I should be halfway. I leave for my annual Florida vacation with my family the day after I finish, so no doubt I am anxious to count this down! Each day, daughter Morgan and I are greeted by the lovely ladies at check-in. I call them triple D; Deborah, Dora and Donna. They are super friendly and it brightens my day to see them. I ask for badge 99 and then go to the changing area and put on a hospital gown. From there I go to the waiting area outside machine #3 and watch Morgan work on a giant puzzle while I wait to be called in. Kelly and Noel position me on the table and equip me with my mouthpiece, glasses and nose clip. I’m impressed with their knowledge and skill. They leave the room, and I wait for the green light to breathe in and hold my breath until the red light appears and I can breathe again.

Thanks to all these amazingly caring and knowledgeable folks, I remain GrateFull and HopeFull!

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Get Moving with a Total Body TRX Workout!

BY MADISON SKAKLE

You asked for TRX, and I’m delivering it! I’m sharing all the reasons why TRX is an amazing workout, and also my favorite 15-minute total-body workout using TRX suspension training.

Here’s the number-1 reason why I love TRX suspension training: you can literally do this workout anywhere. It’s lightweight, scalable and portable and can easily be utilized in a gym, at your home, in your hotel room or even outside. The TRX suspension training system utilizes body weight and gravity to create an awesome workout that can be low-impact, high-impact, total-body, upper-body and much more.

How was the TRX system created? It was actually created in the US Navy SEALs to help develop balance, flexibility, and core strength all at the same time. The creator wanted to help his teammates keep exercising when deployed. Now his idea is a revolutionary workout that is utilized for functional training for military special ops, law enforcement, firefighters and athletic training (such as Major League Baseball teams, NFL players, and UFC fighters). You can do it, too! It’s created for all levels and can be as intense as you want it to be.

HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN OF A BEGINNER TRX WORKOUT TO START WITH: WARM-UP: Make sure you warm up for 3 to 5 minutes with jogging in place, jump rope, stationary squats, alternating lunges and arm circles.

PUSH UPS: The first TRX move we start with is the push-up, because it’s a great total-body move. Make sure your shoulders are away from your ears and relaxed down. Keep your core in tight, and abs engaged the entire time. Don’t forget about your lower body, by making sure it’s straight and strong, specifically engaging your glutes. Do 25 pushups slow and controlled. Go down to a count of 4 and up to a count of 4. This workout isn’t about pumping through; it’s about focusing on your form and utilizing your muscles in a controlled way.

FLIES: From your push-up position, you are going to turn around, so your stomach is facing the ceiling.

Just as with the push-ups, keep your body in a straight line and the core strong, palms facing in.

And then open your elbows back, squeezing behind the shoulder blades, bringing your body back to the starting position. Do 25 flies in slow counts (open to a count of 4 and close to a count of 4).

LUNGES: You may need to adjust the TRX for this one by making the straps lower to the ground, but everybody is different, so do what is right for you. Place your right foot into the strap, facing away from the strap, and then bring your left foot forward into a lunge position. Make sure you left knee does not go over your left toe. Your upper body will be straight up, belly to spine and shoulders relaxed.

Hold a pulsing lunge on this side for 45 seconds and then switch to the other side.

PLANKS: Put both feet into the straps (there isn’t really a super-graceful way to do this) and then walk your hands out into a plank position. Your wrists need to be under your shoulders, your back needs to be straight and strong, and glutes engaged. Hold the plank for 1 minute (or as long as you can with good form).

Repeat the push-up, fly, lunge and plank one more time. Or you can keep going and aim for a total of 4 times through!

If you’re interested in the TRX, definitely check out your local gyms, because most gyms have a few TRXs installed. Additionally, the TRX can be purchased online for anywhere between $40 and $199, depending on what system you buy. I own one and consider it a great investment!

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summer winding to a close, many of us are looking for ways to extend the carefree days and relaxed schedules. There are so many fun features of summer that will magically disappear as soon as the school bells begin ringing…except for one! Harry Kahuna’s Tiki Grill will be a year-round escape for those looking for a mini vacation from the hustle and bustle!

“Harry Kahuna’s was inspired by a family trip to Hawaii last year,” said owner Lee Anne Edwards. “We wanted to create an experience that reminds us all of being on vacation with the food and flavors and atmosphere that can be found at the beach.”

The branding for Harry Kahuna’s has been quite an undertaking—every detail was carefully planned—especially the Harry Kahuna mascot!

“We wanted to create a family-friendly environment that is full of fun and whimsy,” said Edwards. “Our Bigfoot ‘Harry Kahuna’ mascot was created with that in mind. It has been very exciting to watch our vision grow into such a fun, inviting and, we hope, memorable place.”

The menu promises to take you to a tropical island with unique flavors you don’t normally find in Winston-Salem. “The menu features foods you love eating at the beach, including our twist on BBQ,” said Edwards. “We have island flavors featured on traditional BBQ like Kalua pork butt, jerk chicken, Asian sticky ribs and more.” There is also seafood, steak and burgers to satisfy everyone’s tastes!

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Christopher Byrd is the executive chef at Harry Kahuna’s.

“Christopher is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and a graduate of Johnson and Wales in Charleston with many years of cooking experience,” said Edwards. “He has spent time cooking in Belize and brings some great techniques and recipes to share with the tiki grill. We know you will enjoy his menu!”

Harry Kahuna’s has already made quite a name for itself!

“So many people contacted us before opening and are very excited about the restaurant,” said Edwards. “We truly think it will be worth the wait!”

Lee Anne and her team at Harry Kahuna’s already have big plans for the future. “We hope to offer hosting possibilities for private events, as well as catering options for offsite events,” said Edwards. “We will also offer a full traditional tiki drink menu as well as a few signature kids’ drinks in fun souvenir cups.”

Harry Kahuna’s Tiki Grill is located at 5232 Robinhood Village Drive in Winston-Salem. For more information, e-mail marketing@pintxospourhouse.com. You can also visit them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram.

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Salem Lake Construction

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another result of the 2014 bond referendum is emerging in Winston-Salem. Voters in 2014 allowed 139.2 million dollars to be placed into a general obligation bond, which would finance improvements to public safety, housing, streets and sidewalks, economic development, and parks and recreation, totaling 42 State projects. Many of the projects have been completed, and some have not yet begun. Midway through its many scheduled improvements is Salem Lake.

North Carolinian outdoor fanatics make constant use of the treasured landmark known as Salem Lake. Visitors can enjoy fishing on the dock after obtaining a license from the bait shop, where employees are eager to be of any assistance necessary. A boat ramp is accessible to canoes, paddleboats, fishing boats and more. Salem Lake spans an area of over 365 acres, while the seven-mile trail around it plays host to bikers, joggers, and picnickers.

As cherished as this lake is, citizens who voted for the improvements agreed to allow many of the facilities to be temporarily disabled while repairs and developments are underway. A Marina Center is one addition to the park that will soon be in operation. The new playgrounds being constructed for the younger visitors should begin being built by the end of July, along with other park furnishings. Restrooms, new park entrances, and parking lots are also scheduled to appear at the reopening, which is tentatively scheduled for November.

Though the caretakers are doing their best to keep the park accessible, many of the facilities and conveniences will be closed. The lower park parking lot will be off limits until close to November. Small vessels such as paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes will be allowed to disembark from the bank. However, larger watercraft, such as fishing boats, will not be permitted, as the boat launch ramp will be under construction for quite some time. After the bulk of construction has been completed on the ramp, specific times for launch and landing will

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be arranged as construction teams come and go. Fishers over the age of 16 must secure a fishing license. However, as the bait shop will be closed for a time, the city will stop administering licenses at Salem Lake. Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods are establishments that can issue fishing licenses in the meantime. Additionally, the pier will be under construction, so the city has set up designated fishing areas from the bank on the Salem Lake Trail. The trail itself will remain open throughout the reorganization and construction.

The city of Winston-Salem is becoming more operational and beautiful every day through the support of its citizens. The Salem Lake project may take time and sacrifice, but the results should increase the beauty of the already stunning landscape and attract new members of our community to its banks. http://www.cityofws.org/2014bonds

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AUGUST 4

“ENGINEER IT” EXHIBIT AT KALEIDEUM NORTH (FORMERLY SCIWORKS) 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Explore the Design-Build-Test 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 members.

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WINSTON-SALEM DASH FIREWORKS FRIDAY 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Baseball and fireworks! It’s another Fireworks Friday at BB&T Ballpark with the W-S Dash. First pitch is at 7pm, and a spectacular fireworks show follows the game.

Purchase your tickets online at Bit.ly/2qp8Hq1. Cost: $8-16/person.

NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 30 BRADLEY METHOD® NATURAL CHILDBIRTH CLASS 6:30pm, Novant Health Midwifery Associates, 150 Charlois Boulevard, Suite 100 in W-S. Bradley Method® is a comprehensive, 12-week, small-group course equipping couples to birth their babies naturally, covering nutrition, exercise and relaxation to prepare for labor and birth; breathing, relaxation and positioning to handle labor and birth without pain medication; Dad or other partner’s role in coaching Mom through pregnancy and birth; physical and emotional stages of childbirth; breastfeeding and newborn care. BradleyBirth.com/LanetteTyler

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ESCAPE THE MUSEUM: CENTRAL AFRICA 10am-4:30pm, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. This student-curated interactive exhibit explores the traditional arts of Central African peoples while also serving as the setting for a series of puzzles similar to an “escape room” game. Visitors to the exhibit can use cryptic clues and notes found in the text to solve the puzzles in a specific sequence, ultimately revealing the solution to a mystery. The museum is open Tues.-Sat. (10am-4:30pm). (Please note that the museum will be closed July 31st to September 4th for renovations).

VIENNA: A CITY OF CULTURE AND CONTRAST 10am-4:30pm, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. Vienna, Austria is a renowned icon of world culture, the birthplace of classical music and a sophisticated example of a planned urban environment. This exhibit, based on WFU student research conducted in the city, explores the social geography of Vienna and the inherent tensions between the urban elite, the city government’s historic program of social housing and the diverse cultures of its residents. Admission is free.

JULY 31-AUGUST 5 NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL Visit NCBlackRep.org for schedules and events.

AUGUST 1-31 (MOVIES VARY BASED ON DATE)

SUMMER KIDS’ FLICKS 9:30am, The Grand 18 Winston-Salem, 5601 University Parkway in W-S. Geared toward kids and those who are kids-at-heart, the Summer Kids’ Flicks series will offer an exciting array of family oriented films every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the summer season at The Grand 18 Winston-Salem. Tickets may be purchased on the morning of the show at the box office for only $4; the cost will include a small box of popcorn and a kid’s small soda. Attendance is expected to be high, so early arrival is recommended. Movies include Hotel Transylvania 2, The Lego Movie, and Lego Batman.

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AUGUST 5 FRIENDS OF THE LEWISVILLE LIBRARY ANNUAL INDOOR YARD SALE 10am-3pm, Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Collected from many attics – artwork/framed pictures, jewelry, collector’s items, toys, books, lawn and garden, small tools, small appliances/electronics, kitchenware, games, home décor, holiday decor, women’s purses, luggage and much more. Rain or shine (indoors). FREE admission, FREE parking and handicapped accessible!

FRIENDS OF RMHWS PRESENT FAMILY DAY AT FOOTHILLS 11am-2pm, Foothills Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Drive in W-S. The Friends of the Ronald McDonald House are hosting Family Day at the Foothills Tasting Room. Yoga classes for adults and children will be from 11am-12pm ($8/adult; $5/child).

From 12-2pm, enjoy a bouncy house, games, face painting, caricatures and more! Please bring singleserve snacks to stock the RMHWS pantry. RMHWS.org

AUGUST 5, 12, 19 & 26

SUMMER ON LIBERTY 7-10pm, 6th and Liberty.

Summer Music series, downtownws.com YESTIVAL: YES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TODD RUNDGREN & CARL PALMER’S ELP LEGACY Holmes Convocation Center in Boone. Inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in 2017, YES will embark on a national tour, treating fans to a set list of greatest hits from all of the band’s nine studio albums up to 1980, and showcasing the storied history of one of the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands. Cost: $55/adult; $40/students and children.

AUGUST 6 LIVE MUSIC: BOOTLEGGERS BAND; FOOD: BOONE DOGGIES HOTDOGS 12-5pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Live music from the Bootleggers Band. Food from Boone Doggies Hotdogs.

AUGUST 7

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm-until, Providence Restaurant & Catering, 5790 University Parkway in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy halfpriced wine and a $6 flatbread feature. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Get an extra prize board ticket for every school supply item donated to Educator Warehouse!

AUGUST 8

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 5-7pm, Chick-fil-A, 2551 LewisvilleClemmons Road in Clemmons. Free event for kids of all ages! Join us for Kids’ Family Night. Enjoy a FREE kid’s craft and delicious food (menu prices apply).

Adults receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board!

Get an extra prize board ticket for every school supply item donated to Educator Warehouse!

AUGUST 11 & 25

DOWNTOWN JAZZ 6-9pm, Corpening Plaza, 237 W. 1st Street. Summer Music series, downtownws.com

AUGUST 12 WINSTON-SALEM DASH BASEBALL GAME 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. The Dash play at beautiful BB&T Ballpark in downtown W-S. The Dash offer the best family friendly entertainment in the Triad! You can view Your Home Team’s 2017 schedule and purchase your tickets online at AtMILB. com/1bROI7J. Cost: $8-16/person.

AUGUST 13 LIVE MUSIC: LEATHER AND LACE; FOOD: TOP DAWGS MOBILE GRILL 12-5pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Music from Leather and Lace, and food on site from Top Dawgs Mobile Grill.

AUGUST 14 WINSTON-SALEM ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-FOR-FREE NIGHT 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. It’s the craziest deal in sports! Each ticket comes with all the hot dogs and burgers you can eat through the seventh inning. The best part? Normal ticket prices apply. Enjoy your free food and an exciting baseball game by purchasing your tickets online at Bit. ly/2pAm7S2. Cost: $8-16/person.

AUGUST 15-17 WINSTON-SALEM DASH YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY 9am-12pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. The Dash will host a Youth Baseball Academy session for baseball players between the ages of 5-12.

Participants will interact with Dash players and coaches while improving their baseball skills at BB&T Ballpark.

Lunch is provided, along with a t-shirt, hat and tickets to a Dash game. Cost: $120/person. Call 714.2287.

AUGUST 18 FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHT | KALEIDEUM NORTH (formerly SciWorks) 4-8 pm, Enjoy the museum, outdoor parks, and Engineer It exhibit for only $3/person. Kaleideum members and kids 2 & under are free! (Outdoor parks will close at 6 p.m.)

Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, WinstonSalem. (336) 767-6730. kaleideum.org.

AUGUST 19 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH THE CASTAWAYS 5:30-8:30pm, RagApple Lassie Vineyards, 3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane in Boonville. Join us at RagApple Lassie for a fundraising event that benefits the vision to restore and open the historic buildings in Rockford, NC by the non-profit Rockford Preservation Society, Inc. The event will feature music from The Castaways, as well as food trucks, beer and wine! Cost: $15/person.

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AUGUST 20 LIVE MUSIC: MIKE BUSTIN; FOOD: FOOD FREAKS 12-5pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Live music from Mike Bustin, and food on site from Food Freaks.

AUGUST 21 SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY | KALEIDEUM NORTH (formerly SciWorks) 11am-4pm, Celebrate this

once-in-a-lifetime event with Kaleideum! The event will feature science demonstrations, crafts, special planetarium shows, and professional telescopes for safe sun-viewing. Bring your own cereal box to make a solar eclipse viewer to take home! All activities are included with museum admission and free for members. A food truck will be available for lunch purchases. First 100 attendees for the 11 a.m. planetarium show will receive a free pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses! (Glasses are currently on sale in the SciShop ($2 each) and will be available for purchase at the event, while supplies last.) The eclipse begins at 1:12 p.m. with peak coverage (approximately 95% of the sun) at 2:41-2:43 p.m.

This is a rain or shine event – if the weather is bad, we’ll watch a live feed from NASA. Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem. (336) 7676730. kaleideum.org

AUGUST 25 PAJAMMA JAMMY JAM | KALEIDEUM DOWNTOWN (formerly Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem) 11am, Wear your PJ’s to Kaleideum Downtown and dance to fun tunes under the disco ball! Included with museum admission and free for members. Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty Street, Winston-Salem. (336) 723-9111. kaleideum.org.

CAREFREE FRIDAY 6-9pm, Medaloni Cellars, 9125 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Live music from Cloud 9 and food from Hal’s BBQ. Bring your lawn chairs, the family, friends, games, etc., and enjoy the best sunset the Yadkin Valley has to offer!

AUGUST 25-28

SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College Street in Charlotte.

Celebrate the 35th annual show at the Charlotte Convention Center. Jam-packed with cool jewelry and handbags, make-up tips and tricks, delicious gourmet treats and more. Incredible shopping, runway fashion shows, cooking classes and informed speakers. Cost: $12/person at door; $8/person online with code “FW17.”

AUGUST 26

THE HOME GROWN ARTS FESTIVAL 9am-2pm, Körner’s Folly, 413 South Main Street in Kernersville.

Hosted by the Kernersville Arts and Crafts Guild. Local artisans will set up on the lawn of Körner’s Folly to showcase and sell their creations. Visit for the festival and stay for a tour of the historic house. The Home Grown Arts Festival is free to attend. KornersFolly.org KÖRNER’S FOLLY FAMILY REVUE PUPPET SHOW 10:30am, Körner’s Folly, 413 South Main Street in Kernersville. On the fourth Saturday of every month, we host The Körner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show.

For more information, visit KornersFolly.org/Event/ Korners-Folly-Family-Revue-Puppet-Show-14.

Cost: $2/person.

WINSTON-SALEM DASH BASEBALL GAME 7-10pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. The Dash play at beautiful BB&T Ballpark in downtown W-S. The Dash offer the best family friendly entertainment in the Triad! You can view Your Home Team’s 2017 schedule and purchase your tickets online at AtMILB. com/1bROI7J. Cost: $8-16/person.

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Monday & Wednesday: 35 Cent Wings (dine in only) Tuesday: All You Can Eat Pasta & Half Price Wine Thursday: $5 Classic Burger Night Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Brunch 11am-2pm, $1 Mimosas Friday: All You Can Eat Peel & Eat Shrimp $12.95 & Prime Rib Dinner Saturday & Sunday: Prime Rib Dinner

LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS FOR AUGUST 8/1 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/2 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/3 – Music with Jon, Mike & Morgan 7-10pm 8/4 – Happy Hour Music with Stephen Henson 5-7pm, Music with Chad & Dom 8-11pm 8/5 – Music with Stephen Legree Band 9pm-Midnight 8/7 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/8 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesdsay with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/9 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/10 – Jon & Mike 7-10pm 8/11 – Happy Hour Music with Stephen Henson 5-7pm, Music with Men in Black 9pm – Midnight 8/12 – Matt Dylan Band 9pm – Midnight 8/14 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/15 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/16 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/17 – Music with Megan Doss 7-10pm 8/18 – Southern Eyes 9pm – Midnight 8/19 – Morgan Keene Band 9pm – Midnight 8/21 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/22 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/23 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/24 – Jon & Mike 7-10pm 8/25 – Happy Hour Music with Stephen Henson 5-7pm, Music with Will Jones 8-11pm 8/26 – Justin Fulp Band 8-11pm 8/28 – Mike Bustin 6-9pm 8/29 – Super Summer Trivia Tuesday with Jonathan 7:30pm Cash Prizes!

8/30 – Karaoke with DJ Chris 7:30pm 8/31 – Music with Darrell Hoots 7-10pm

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A Sweet Ending Summer Berry Crisp

BY SARA WILES

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love a good, old-fashioned, berry crisp. Crisps, galettes, tarts, pies and the like all have a special place in my kitchen. Their rustic and simplified appearance gives you the feeling that you’ve created something straight from the heart. These desserts are what I also consider the chameleon of the fruit pastry world. Tailor them for a special occasion (think red and blue for patriotic holidays), or for the season (think warm apple pie in the fall), they truly are adaptable to any variety of taste buds.

This version features the harvest of summer: strawberries and blueberries. As fresh as they can be in the midst of the heat, this crisp is perfect with a glass of sweet tea on Sunday afternoons or a scoop of ice cream to start the weekend off right. Not to mention its incredible ability to make even a novice baker feel accomplished in the kitchen. Pair it with what you feel, share it with whom you love and enjoy every bite.

Ingredients:

Directions:

3 cups fresh blueberries

2. In a bowl, combine berries or fruit, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch. Mix until fruit is coated and both the sugar and cornstarch dissolve.

FILLING

3 cups fresh strawberries (can substitute for blueberries or strawberries with any fruit of choice) 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest TOPPING 1 cup all-purpose flour 11/3 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned oats ½ teaspoon salt 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Ice cream for serving (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3. In a separate bowl, toss the oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add the soft butter and, using a fork or your hands, mix until crumbly.

4. Fill eight (4-ounce) ramekins or a pie dish with the berry mixture and top generously with the oat topping.

5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the berries are bubbling and the oats are golden.

6. Once crisp is finished cooking, allow to cool before eating. Top with ice cream if desired.Remaining layers can be placed into the freezer for another use.

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ACTIVITIES

Ballet & Performing Arts Centre ......... 29 Hoots and Hollers .............................. 45 Kaleideum Downtown ....................... 27 Kaleideum North ............................... 27 Legacy Saddlebreds ........................... 25 Salem Gymnastics & Swim ................ 55 Wake Forest Athletics ......................... 67 YMCA ................................................. 63

ANIMAL

Shallowford Animal Hospital ............. 41

AUTOMOTIVE

McTron, Inc – E-Z Go ........................... 95 Quartermaster Auto Detailing ........... 95 TJs Body Shop.................................... 91

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Christina’s Dessertery ..............105, 109 Nothing Bundt Cake ..................45, 105

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics .............. 55

CHILDCARE

Imprints ............................................. 23 YMCA ................................................. 63

CHURCHES

Centergrove ....................................... 45 Clemmons UMC ................................ 21 Sunrise UMC...................................... 74

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Chermak & Hanson ........................... 11 Handy & Handy Orthodontics.............. 7 Kingery & Kingery ............................. 49 Salem Smiles ..................................... 61 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry ............................. 17

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EDUCATION

Forsyth Country Day School ............... 25 HIFE College Planning ........................ 9 Redeemer School .............................. 15 The Piedmont School......................... 47

FINANCIAL

HIFE College Planning ........................ 9 Mitchell Wealth Management Group.. 5 Truliant Federal Credit Union ......................... Back Cover

FLORAL

Dahlia’s ............................................ 107 Younique Expressions ....................... 95

HEALTH & FITNESS

C3 Fitness .......................................... 93 Dream Dinners .................................. 35 Vios Nutrition, Inc .............................. 33 YMCA ................................................. 63

HOME

All Things Basementy ........................ 31 Bloomday Granite.............................. 89 Busy as a Bee Concierge .................... 85 Chamberlain Place ............................ 49 Dero’s................................................. 19 Long & Foster Real Estate................... 15 S & K Cleaning ................................... 85 Salem Windows & Doors ................... 53 Salgado Painting ............................... 53 Stitches .............................................. 91 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker ................ 81 The Reserve at Smith Crossing .......... 57 Weedman .......................................... 79 Wrights Landscaping ......................... 81

HOME MEDICAL CARE

Home Instead Senior Care................... 4

INSURANCE

Amy Linville, Allstate.......................... 95 Blue Moon ......................................... 79

LANDSCAPING

Wrights Landscaping ......................... 81

Mac & Nelli’s ............................105, 111 Mickey’s Café ..................................... 95 Nothing Bundt Cake .................. 45, 105 Pintxos Pour House ......................... 105

RETAIL

Duke Eye Center of Winston-Salem ... 53 Forsyth Family Eye Care ..................... 33 Hillcrest Vision ................................... 83 Home Instead Senior Care................... 4 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetic ............... 55 Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates .. 59 Summer Family Care ......................... 63 Wake Forest Baptist Health Dermatology...................................... 57 WomanCare ....................................... 55

Carolyn’s Baby Cakes ......................... 83 Clemmons Bicycle ............................. 79 Dero’s................................................. 19 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift .............. 2, 47 Irma’s House of Fashion .................... 95 Junktique Alleyway ........................... 95 Rolly’s Baby Boutique ........................ 59 Sherre’s Jewelry................................. 95 Smith & Co. Consignment ................. 95 Sticks & Skeins Mobile Yarn Truck ...... 61 Thruway ............................................. 23 Upscale Living Consignment ............. 95

PHOTOGRAPHY

SERVICE

MEDICAL

Desilu Photography ....................... 6, 51 Photo Artistry by Melinda ................ 103

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ .................................................. 75 KISSfm ............................................. 101

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Chamberlain Place ............................ 49 Long & Foster Real Estate................... 15 Susan Maier-Colon Berkshire Hathaway........................... 81 The Reserve at Smith Crossing .......... 57

RESTAURANTS

Black Mountain Chocolate............... 105 Chick-fil-A Clemmons ........................ 47 Christina’s Dessertery ..............105, 109 Davie Tavern .................................... 105 Hakkachow Asian Eats ..................... 105 Harry Kahuna’s Tiki Grill................... 105 Hill’s BBQ......................................... 105 Honky Tonk Smokehouse ................ 105

Busy as a Bee Concierge .................... 85 Eagle Elegance .................................. 77 Hauser Rental .................................... 83 Nouveau Soul Revue ....................... 103 Nu expression.................................... 97 S&K Cleaning..................................... 85 Triad Mac ......................................... 107

TECHNOLOGY

Nu expression.................................... 97 Triad Mac ......................................... 107

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bookmarks....................................... 110 Cal Ripken Baseball World Series ...... 87 Clemmons Chick-fil-A ........................ 47 Live 2 Lead ......................................... 65 Reynolda House ................................ 69 Wake-up Walk & 5k – Family Services .................................. 43 Winston-Salem Dash ....................... 115 Winston-Salem Open ...................... 113

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