Forsyth Family - January 2017

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The Pursuit of Prom Begins at Hip Chics

Once again, Forsyth Family brings you the Birthday Bonanza issue! Twelve pages PLUS our tearout calendar – all designed to help you plan your family’s celebrations!

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The Birthday Bonanza begins!

We also bring you The Prom Guide!

The first in a three month series to help YOU plan the perfect prom!

Features

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The Prom Guide begins!

60 What’s in a Name?

The Art & Science of Naming Your Pup

72 Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

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80 Kick Off the New Year with Read Alouds

New This Issue!

78 Words from GiGi… One Grandmother’s Musings

In Every Issue 30 Out & About in Winston-Salem with Salem Academy and College

100 Kids in the Kitchen Recipes Fit for a King

84 My Grace-Full Life in Faith & Family

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108 FORsyth Teens By Teens

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This

time last year we were deep in the throes of planning my daughter Briana’s wedding to her high school sweetheart, Jonathan. We watched them grow up together, so adding him to the family officially in July was nothing more than a formality. Jonathan and his family became part of our family years ago. It’s a beautiful thing to be able to multiply your family like that!

2017 is not starting off on such a positive note, as I received a breast cancer diagnosis at the end of 2016. My heart goes out to anyone dealing with this dreadful disease called cancer. The unknown and the waiting is maddening.

A dear friend of my daughter and family sent a You Tube video of a song

by Kristene DiMarco, called “Take Courage.” A line in it says, “He’s in the waiting,” and that is so true. It really boosted my soul that night, so thank you Spencer, for your love and encouragement!

Looks like I’m in for quite a battle, but I’m a fighter with an overwhelming support system. Amazing physicians, and most of all, a faith in God that He will carry me every step of the way! I thank you in advance for any prayers you send my way, especially for my family and team here at Forsyth Mags!

Our January cover may be one of the most attractive covers ever, with the gorgeous prom-ready couple, Logan and Gabe. Logan is the daughter of the owner of Hip Chics Boutique & Gifts and their story this month is all about prom! Hip Chics started offering prom attire a couple years ago and it’s been amazing to watch how it’s grown from then to now. Not only their prom dresses each prom season, but her entire offering. Her boutique has expanded twice, and the selection of clothing and gifts she has is quite impressive! Living in Clemmons and in close proximity to her boutique, I should know!

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BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

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“Chances are, it’s not your fault that you have been unable to lose weight,” said Dr. Paul Williams, DC. “Maybe you’ve joined a gym and exercised like a fiend with little results, or you’ve tried a fad program and lost some weight, only to gain it right back—the problem is that, in those situations, you’re set up for failure from the very start. The only way to truly burn and keep the fat off is to address the underlying causes of a slow metabolism, which can be so many things, such as specific deficiencies within the body, improper hormone imbalance, etc. Our NutriMost program uses state-of-the-art techniques to determine what those causes are, so that we can attack them vigorously. That’s why our customized plans have been effective for many people who have previously been stuck in the vicious yoyo diet cycle.”

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This behind-the-scenes approach works, no matter what has halted your weight loss in the past. “Our approach allows people to naturally overcome their weight and health challenges,” Dr. Williams said. “Rather than utilizing dangerous drugs or hormones, having someone undergo surgery or putting them on a regimen of processed foods, we focus on teaching people what foods work best for their bodies and the nutritional strategies that are not only going to help them lose the weight, but maintain it for the rest of their lives. Those are different strategies for different people. We all know that everyone looks different, thinks differently, acts differently and their bodies are different as well, so why would one set of weight loss instructions work for everyone? The answer is, they often don’t, which is why we put such a strong emphasis on customizing a unique program for each patient. By doing that, we get to the root cause of each individual’s weight issues, and therefore create an optimal solution for him or her.”

– Make This Year THE Year to Lose Weight In addition to customization, Gotta Get Thin utilizes support and education to attain real, lasting results. “Support is critical to the process,” explained Dr. Williams. “Losing weight can seem like an extremely difficult task to most people, but it’s a lot easier when they don’t have to go it alone. We strive to support every patient to the fullest extent that it’s needed—we have people text in their weight every day, so we can monitor their progress and get ahead of any issues, should they arise. We also have people come into the office regularly for special weighins, so we can make sure the pounds they’re dropping aren’t muscle or water weight. Finally, the education aspect of our program is what is going to allow people to keep the weight off for the rest of their lives. Obviously, a big part of that is understanding the foods that fit best for your body, as well as the proper eating habits to go with them. However, we think one of the biggest things we do to help people keep it off is educating them on how they can keep the weight off and still enjoy all life has to offer. Holidays, vacations, special occasions happen, and people should enjoy them, but there are simple tips and tricks that people can use to get right back on track if they’ve gone a little overboard.”

We are all human, and we all deserve to let loose once in a while…so the ability to correct holiday indulgence or vacation treats is extremely important for long-term goals that last. Gotta Get Thin understands this and is prepared to deal with it. They wouldn’t set such large goals for their patients if they didn’t believe they were achievable! “We guarantee most patients who do our normal plan will lose at least 20 pounds,” stated Dr. Williams. “If they haven’t lost the weight in the traditional timeframe, we extend their program at our cost until they reach the 20-pound threshold.”

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MITCHELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT The Circle of Care

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yron Mitchell, president of Mitchell Wealth Management Group, LLC, has been in the financial advisory business for 22 years. His experience and knowledge translate into personal oversight and care for his clients’ financial wellbeing. As Myron shared, “Few people have the time, expertise or desire to do the extensive research required for retirement planning. Their time is valuable and should allow for doing what is most important to them. I develop a trusted relationship with my clients, ensuring they can prioritize their goals using our Total Financial Care Model™.”

The Total Financial Care Model™ encompasses four key components. The client resides in the center and is linked to three key advisors that make up your personal team of financial coaches.

One component is your Financial Advisor; one is your CPA/Accountant; and the third, your Estate Attorney. Since the recommendations made by all three have a direct relationship to the client’s financial health, Myron makes it a practice to engage the client’s CPA and Estate Attorney in meetings and planning. He often accompanies his clients to these meetings or hosts the meeting at his office. This model of care provides for a more thorough strategy toward pursuing the client’s goals. In the event a client is in need of an accountant or attorney, Myron will make recommendations based on his own understanding of his clients’ needs and strengths and those of his knowledgeable, strategic partners. He has established working relationships with a number of accountants and attorneys. This is a unique

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BY VONDA HENDERSON

approach to financial planning, but typical of the level of care and trust Myron establishes with his clients. As he shared, “My clients know they’re welcome to call me at any time to discuss anything. If they trust me to manage their life savings, they should be able to get in touch with me at any time.”

Typically, Myron meets with first-time clients in three separate sessions.

• The first meeting is more of a discovery (get to know each other) session. It’s sharing information—about family, health, goals, dreams, finances, budgets, etc. Where you are in saving for retirement, what your retirement goals are, and special circumstances that need to be considered (medical situations, extended family caregiving, etc.). Myron guides the discussion to begin goal-setting, or reviewing existing goals to determine if they are realistic. As Myron shared, “I commit to open dialogue and straightforward discussion. There’s a great deal of managing emotions and expectations when it comes to retirement. In financial terms, looking at ROI (Return on Investment) relates to Reliability of Income.”

• The second session is reviewing recommendations developed by Myron based on the data and information shared in the first meeting. It’s also about prioritizing. The recommendations may need to be modified, based on expectations or due to the client’s circumstances at that time.

• The third meeting is for reviewing the plan, recommendations and implementing the plan (the processes and implementation steps), as well as discussing future plans and setting up sessions with accountants and estate attorneys.

Once a client’s plan is established, Myron continues to meet with them on a regular basis.

Plans are subject to change for any number of reasons (a life change, a major purchase, health issues). Quarterly meetings are typically planned and may evolve into six-month or annual reviews. Myron is available at any time to address the needs of his clients. Trust and availability are hallmarks of the level of care associated with Mitchell Wealth Management Group, LLC. Mitchell Wealth Management Group, LLC also offers other services for their clients’ consideration. Long-term care insurance; life insurance; strategic financial planning; inflationadjusted, lifetime income distribution strategies are just some of the options.

Mitchell Wealth Management Group, LLC is located at 514 South Stratford Road (Stratford Oaks Bldg.), Suite 305. For questions or to make an appointment, call 336.774.6535, contact them via e-mail at mdmitchell@ mwmgrp.com, or check the website (mitchellwealthmanagement.com). Their office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

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Ask the Experts from Brenner FIT

BY MELISSA DELLINGER, RD, LDN

Q: Every afternoon, my kids text me, asking, “Mom, what’s

for dinner?” I am tired of having to think of an answer to this question. I know that if I planned meals in advance, no one would have to even ask. Meal planning seems like a good idea, but it is hard to plan with my hectic schedule.

~ Busy Mom

A: “What’s for dinner?” is the dreaded question asked in

many families. Parents wrestle with that question at the same time they are helping children balance school, homework, sports and social events. Families find it difficult to get everything done, and meals plans are often overlooked. However, planning meals ahead of time can save time and money—and even reduce stress.

When we know what we are going to have for dinner, everyone can relax. No more wasting time wracking our brains about what sounds good for dinner tonight. Also, kids are less worried about dinner when they know what to expect.

When planning for a meal, it is helpful to ask for ideas from everyone in the household. Kids are more likely to come to the table happier if they know there is something they like, paired with the meatloaf or chicken. They may not like everything on the table, but they at least know there is something that will satisfy them until the next meal.

Planning meals at a set time of the week allows you to think ahead about what meals you would like to provide. Also, this allows you to review what ingredients you have on hand and what you need to shop for. Setting aside time for planning helps us follow through. Keep your list of quick, favorite family meals ready for easy dinners. Don’t be afraid to plan 20 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

for leftovers or eating out on busy days when cooking may not be possible.

Meal planning is hard, but the following steps will help you get started in making it a habit.

1. Make a list of your favorite meals with your family. Cooking familiar meals saves time on a busy day.

2. Create a menu for a few days at a time or even a week.

3. Make a grocery list based on the meals you have planned.

Check the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator for ingredients you already have.

4. Post the menu someplace where the family can see it and know what to expect. Some families will write it on a calendar on the refrigerator or on a white board in the kitchen. Maybe an app on your phone works to tell everyone what is on the menu. Find what works best for you and your family.

Meals are meant to be enjoyed. Planning ahead takes the pressure off the cook and helps everyone enjoy meal times together. With a plan in place, the next time you hear, “What’s for dinner?” you can confidently respond with, “Check the menu.”

~ Melissa Brenner FIT (Families in Training), a pediatric weight management program at Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital, helps families create healthier lifestyles together. Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative offers free cooking, nutrition and parenting classes. Visit BrennerChildrens.org/BrennerFit for a current class listing.

Register by calling 336-713-2348 or e-mailing brennerfit@ wakehealth.edu.

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

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Taste of Brenner FIT

Join a Brenner FIT dietitian to hear more about feeding your family a balanced breakfast while you prepare and taste breakfast ideas in the Brenner FIT kitchen.

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Weeknight Cooking with the Doctor Join Dr. Joey Skelton, Director of Brenner FIT, as he trades one white coat for another in a hands-on cooking class. Dr. Skelton teaches you how to cook quick and simple weeknight recipes that everyone can enjoy. After cooking with Dr. Skelton, you can sit down and enjoy the meal you prepared.

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R.S. Parker Homes – A Family Tradition of Fine Homes

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

If

you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. I wonder if the first person to say this common phrase was in the middle of the home buying process. It certainly would not surprise me! Searching for the perfect home can be extremely frustrating, which is why so many people are turning to the experts at R.S. Parker Homes for a custom-built, beautiful home, constructed to their exact specifications.

“Building offers the homeowner a house that’s not only new, but has their touches in it, too,” said Joy Sneed of R.S. Parker Homes. “People are looking for something they can call their own. We have plans to fit a range of budgets and customization options that will allow you to make any of those plans truly your own. The current home market is growing and growing, and we have seen the market continue to expand for houses in our price points.”

While building a home from the ground up might seem like a daunting task, the experts at R.S. Parker Homes pride themselves on making the project as easy as possible on the homeowners. “We offer a streamlined process which allows the buyers to get their personal touches on their home without the hassle of running all over town,” said Sneed. “This helps the owners narrow choices quickly, so they can get their house built sooner.

We pride ourselves on offering quality choices for all styles and price points, and update offerings often to keep ahead of market demands.”

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It can also happen much faster than you might expect! “From signing the contract to closing, the typical build-time is six months,” explained Sneed.

Additionally, every detail is carefully checked and reworked until perfect! “Our commitment to quality is next to none. All of our team members view the building process as if they were building that home for a family member.”

There are also options for those who would prefer a custom-built home, but one that is already built.

R.S. Parker Homes has developed neighborhoods throughout Forsyth County in various price points.

“We have developed three neighborhoods—Reagan Point in Pfafftown, Waterford Glen in Clemmons and Barrington Oaks in Clemmons,” Sneed said. “These neighborhoods were developed by us, and all homes will be built by us. They are in great locations and offer an exceptional value.”

Even if the perfect home is not currently available, R.S. Parker Homes continues to grow and take on more projects, with even more to offer! “We are constantly working and updating to offer the right locations, plans and selections for homes to fit everyone,” mentioned Sneed.

For more information about R.S. Parker Homes, e-mail Joy Sneed at jspringer@rsparkerhomes.com, or call the office at 336.841.6699.

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BY MALLORY HARMON

HPV,

or Human Papillomavirus, is a collection of STIs, sexually transmitted infections. There are 40 types of HPVs, most of which can be prevented by the HPV vaccination. This vaccination was introduced in 2006 and has become more widely distributed as STIs have increased. Controversy over the vaccine has arisen mainly due to the early recommended injection age. However, this disadvantage pales in comparison to the deadly side-effects that may be caused by the lack of the early administration of the HPV vaccination.

Researchers have estimated that a type of HPV will infect nearly all sexually active men and women at some point in their lifetime. HPV currently affects 79 million people in America. Because of these facts, parents are encouraged to make sure their children receive the vaccine at the prepubescent ages of 9–14. It is recommended at this stage in life because there is a greater immune response when the subject is this young, and the vaccination is only useful before an infection, not afterward.

However, if a subject has not had the vaccine by the preferred age, vaccinations can still be administered through age 26 for females and 21 for males.

Ninety percent of the time, Human Papillomaviruses show no symptoms at all and most infected people will never be aware of them. However, as the infections spread, the number of affected people grows. Additionally, when symptoms do arise, they are usually drastic.

HPV can cause a number of unpleasant and even fatal symptoms. This infection can cause several different kinds of cancers in both men and women, along with genital warts (papilloma). Over 30,000 people, just in the US, are affected by HPV-caused cancers each year.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has developed the Human Papillomavirus vaccination to affect the human system similarly to most common vaccinations. The treatment activates antibodies in the subject, so that when future HPVs are introduced to the subject’s system, the antibodies will be able to attach to the virus and prevent it

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from infecting the endangered cells. The vaccine itself is not infectious because it does not contain DNA as HPVs do; however, the HPV vaccination is similar enough to the HPV to induce a significant amount of antibodies, thereby preventing most, but not all HPVs, in existence.

Though studies can only display evidence for side effects ten years following the injection because of its recent release, short-term side effects are minimal. The HPV vaccination has only minor possible side effects; the type you might expect from most other vaccinations. The most common symptoms are fever, dizziness, nausea, and soreness around the injection site. However, if a subject is allergic to any component of the vaccine, it can cause anaphylactic shock and sometimes death; so make sure you tell your doctor about any allergies before the injection.

At this stage in the observation of the HPV vaccine, there are no data to suggest that it can cause fertility issues in women. However, having an HPV while pregnant can cause the child to receive the same STI (sexually transmitted infection) at his or her birth. Because of the lack of harm from the vaccine and the danger of HPV to children, it is wise to prevent, test for, and/or recover from HPV before having children.

Thanks to the HPV vaccination, most Human Papillomaviruses are easily prevented. However, this vaccine does not prevent all STIs or STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). It would be wise to ensure that your child understands this when they are mature enough. The HPV vaccination does not eliminate all possible dangers, but it is a safe, effective way to help protect yourself and your community.

Sources: www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/questions-answers.html www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine.html www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/teen/hpvindepth-color.pdf

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Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Middle School

BY PRISCILLA ST. JOHN

It’s

finally happened: your child has hit the middle school years.

It’s a complicated time of physical and emotional growth and development that can be both challenging and rewarding for parents and children alike. One of the most important choices you can make as a parent is where your child will go to school.

What factors should you consider when deciding on the right school for your child? First, think of what kind of student your child is and find a school with a curriculum that will provide the appropriate challenge.

An Appropriate Challenge Dan Quesnel, Middle School Director at Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) and the parent of a sixth-grader himself, advised, “You want your child to be challenged, but at a level at which they can be successful.”

Personal Attention & Invested Faculty Parents should seek schools with reasonably small class sizes.

“Classes should be small enough to provide really individualized attention,” he said. “This allows teachers to help students who need more assistance and offers greater challenges for those who are already excelling.” In addition, keeping numbers small allows for real relationship building. “We have an amazing faculty,” Quesnel said. “They are totally committed to their kids, and they get to know them as individuals inside the classroom and out.”

language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, and conversational Spanish (French and Mandarin Chinese become options in seventh grade). In sixth grade, they can also play sports. In all middle school grades, students can participate in drama and clubs.

Starting in seventh grade, in addition to the five core courses, students can focus on what they enjoy the most—whether that’s daily orchestra, PE, forensic science, creative writing, programming and digital design, visual art, or choir. Each of these electives meets every day. “By the time they reach seventh and eighth grade, they’re starting to know what they like, and we want to give them the opportunities to explore their interests in greater depth,” Quesnel added.

Positive School Culture and Character Education Program Because middle school is a time when students are just discovering who they are and where they fit into the world, it’s important to look for a school with a positive culture,” stated Amasa Monroe, one of three guidance counselors at FCDS. “It’s important to have a comprehensive character and guidance program that teaches children to respect themselves and others and emphasizes positive behavior,” he said. “You want to look for a community in which your child feels accepted and valued.”

Mrs. Krueger agrees. “Our character program, which focuses on integrity, respect, responsibility, and compassion, is an integral part of daily school life,” she said. “Teachers and students have really embraced the importance of living out these virtues, and it is exciting to be a part of this dynamic.”

Let Kids Weigh In

Kris Krueger, who teaches Spanish and French in Forsyth’s Middle School, agrees. “I love teaching middle school kids,” she said.

“We teachers attend our students’ sporting events and concerts whenever possible, and there is a real sense of family.”

Finally, let your middle school-age child have some input on choosing his or her school, Mr. Monroe suggests. “Involve them in the process,” he said. “It shows them that you think their opinion matters, and that empowers them.”

Many Pathways to Success

Students are encouraged not only to tour FCDS, but to come and shadow a student for a day in order to get a feeling of what the school is really like. “We love to have prospective students visit,” Mr. Quesnel said. “When they come for the day and experience our character program, orchestra, daily language instruction, STEAM class, or the maker space, they are getting a great sense of what sets us apart—and we think it’s pretty incredible.”

Another key component of finding a great middle school is to look for a variety of opportunities that will allow students to find their own unique path to success. “When students first enter middle school, they don’t know what they like,” Quesnel explained. “We try to expose them to a broad range of experiences.”

Beginning in fifth grade (when Forsyth Country Day’s middle school begins), students are required to take technology, visual art, vocal music, and PE, in addition to the core courses of daily

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If you’re looking for an exciting and supportive environment for your child, learn more at fcds.org. Then contact admission@fcds. org or call 336-945-3151 ext. 311 to schedule a tour.

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OUT & ABOUT in Winston-Salem ...with Salem Academy & College

BY HEATHER SPIVEY

On

Tuesday, November 29th, over 70 Salem Academy & College alumnae gathered for the 6th-annual Holiday Social at the Old Salem Visitors Center.

The Social was held to bring local alumnae together to celebrate the holidays and their Alma Mater.

Every year, Salem hosts the event and, as attendance has grown, locations have changed. This year, to bring the event closer to home, it was held in the recently renovated Old Salem Visitors Center. The Club Leaders who helped spearhead the event this year, along with Salem Academy and College, were Monica Varanasi and Jessica Faulkner Hughes—both class of 2001 from Salem College.

The evening kicked off with old and new friends reconnecting, mingling and reflecting. As the evening went on, Jessica welcomed the guests and introduced Dr. D.E. Lorraine Steriti, President. Dr. Steriti delivered a wonderful speech about the future of Salem Academy and College.

A video was shown of the future master plan of the Salem campus. To learn more about that, you can visit www. salem.edu/about/campus/strategic-plan. Lisa Pence, Head of School for Salem Academy, concluded the evening’s speeches.

Salem would like to invite local alumnae that are interested in planning, sponsoring or attending any future events to contact Salem Academy and College Alumnae office at 336-917-5599, or e-mail rosanna.mallon@salem.edu for more information. The Salem Academy & College Holiday Social for 2017 will be held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

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Snow Day Essentials:

The Meaning behind Buying Milk and Bread

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

It’s

winter and meteorologists are predicting snow. What do you do? Before the first flake hits the ground, you rush to the grocery store to stock up on snow-day essentials. our list probably includes some paper products, your favorite foods, and, of course, milk and bread. But, have you ever wondered why milk and bread are always needed, and usually the first things to go off grocery store shelves? There are multiple theories behind this phenomenon. ne reason can be credited to ortherners and the snowstorm of February 19 8. During this ortheastern blizzard, rain was first predicted, but quickly turned into the storm of the century. esidents were trapped inside their homes for weeks, and in ew ork City, the 1 . -inch snowfall was the sixth largest on record since 1869. This storm left many people without the daily essentials.

Another theory is based on the 19 snowstorm in Pittsburgh. The city received almost 3 feet of snow in two days. During the snow, an article in a local newspaper stated a milk shortage “has hit all sections” and bread was being “doled out in some stores.” The lack of these foods has since caused many people to stock up when there is a chance of snow. Milk and bread are viewed as necessities and people don’t want to be left without them, in case they are going to be snowbound for a long period of time.

When you really look at it, milk and bread are actually not very good survival foods, because neither has a long shelf life. Let’s not mention that if you lose power, all the food in your refrigerator will spoil, including the milk. However, seeing these perishable items as necessities dates back to the reat Depression and World War II. During the reat Depression (1929-1939), many Americans rushed to the banks to pull out their money, but soon many couldn’t afford even the daily necessities, such as milk and bread. The rush to the banks for money parallels the rush to the grocery store for the needed essentials, milk and bread. By the time the Depression hit its all-time low in 1933, nearly 13 to 1 million Americans were out of work. When World War II began, the need for supplies and materials brought back American industry and created obs for many people.

However, rationing on the home front was put into place to conserve supplies for soldiers overseas. Items such as sugar, coffee, meat, cheese, fats, canned fish, canned milk, and other processed foods were limited. Citizens learned ways to create their favorite recipes without some needed essentials.

When resources are limited or soon to be limited, such as food, it is human nature for people to go and stock up on the necessities. It is the belief that having the needed essentials will carry you through the hard times and that you are controlling ust a little part of a situation that you otherwise have no control over. o one wants to be left without needed items, even if you end up throwing them out. There is also a connection between needing milk and bread and the symbolic meaning of those foods. In 2 , Washington Post writer Paul Farhi stated, “Bread is considered the host; the staff of life; a palpable ob ect of survival.” He also says milk is viewed as “The sustenance that a mother provides an infant; a biblical promise; a land flowing with milk and honey.”

Milk and bread represent the simplicity of life and provide comfort when situations are unpredictable. o one knows if a snowstorm will only be a few flakes, last a day, or last for weeks. ou might be eating milk sandwiches, but stocking up on these two items and having them in your house during a storm provides a sense of comfort. The comfort you might need during unpredictable weather. So, the next time meteorologists call for snow, you might want to buy some milk and bread, ust in case.

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Birthday Bonanza

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A Birthday Party with a Purpose: Giving Back on Your Special Day

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

B

irthdays are a special time in a person’s life. They only come once a year, so why not go all-out with celebrating? It is fun to have a party and enjoy the company of your family and friends. Normally, a party consists of decorations, food, and presents. But, what if a birthday party consisted of volunteering and giving back to others?

During one of the birthday parties I had growing up, we went to Habitat for Humanity and volunteered for a few hours. Afterward, my friends and I came back to my house for a sleepover, feeling good about how we had ust volunteered and helped give back.

This concept of a non-traditional birthday party has become more common over the years. People are now including “giving back,” instead of ust receiving, at their birthdays. Start with creating a theme for the party. For example, add in a specific cause of an organization or charity, along with the decorations, cake, etc. If you are an animal lover, have an animal-themed party, with a focus on giving back to an animal or rescue shelter. ne pro ect guests can participate in is making blankets for animals at the shelters.

Love to be creative and do arts and crafts? our party’s theme can be artsy and very interactive, with making cards for soldiers, a veterans’ hospital, or patients in your local hospital. r you can sew mittens, scarves, hats, etc. for a local homeless shelter. Another theme could be to be a baker for a day. uests can make baked goods for firefighters or police officers. There are plenty of theme ideas that can match an organization or charity. Choose an organization or charity that you are interested in, and whose cause is dear to your heart. nce a theme is picked, decide how you want you and your guests to give back. Do you want to have the party at home and do something there, then take it to the organization? Do you want to actually spend time at the non-profit? r do you want guests to bring donations, instead of presents? After making this decision, speak with a representative of the chosen organization and let them know your plans. This will also help with scheduling a time to visit the non-profit, if that is how you determine to give back. If you have no idea how you and your guests can give back, 36 ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

talk with the representative to see what their needs are, and how you can help. Then, incorporate them into your party.

A few ideas for ways to support an organization or charity while being there are making a meal at a soup kitchen or a onald McDonald House for families to en oy. Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity by helping clean the inventory or visit a veterans’ hospital or senior living home and doing activities with the residents.

Make sure the activity is age-appropriate and is something they will en oy.

For guests bringing donations as presents to the party, there are many options that fit any theme. Within the invitation, include a wish list from the organization with needed items that guests can donate. n the day of the party, depending on your activity, make sure everything has been planned out. For example, if you are visiting the actual location, decide if guests are arriving at one spot and then traveling to the non-profit, or if they are meeting there. Also, confirm with the organization the final details. Based on the age of your guests, after they arrive, spend a few minutes with them discussing the party’s activities and the impact they will have on the community. specially with younger attendees, this will give them a chance to understand the importance of helping others and the difference they can make in people’s lives.

Having a birthday party with a purpose allows you to celebrate your special day with family and friends while giving back. This concept is still fairly new, but continues to grow each year, and has turned into a tradition for many people.

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Birthday Bonanza Birthday Size and Theme (Teen Edition)

BY MALLORY HARMON

Babout one person a person who is very companion would en oy, then by all means, irthdays should be personal. They are

important to you. As party planner, you have the responsibility to tailor the party to the person it focuses on. ot everyone is alike, and therefore each party should be as unique as the person it is being thrown for. So, planner, you must brainstorm. et out a sheet of paper and answer the following questions:

go for it However, if the series of traumatic experiences described above would place your sub ect in a state of continuous anxiety and fear, you may want to head in a different direction.

• Is the sub ect of your efforts an introvert or extrovert?

For my sweet-sixteen birthday party last year I requested an Ice Cream lympic theme.

My dad, a former youth pastor turned child psychiatrist (yes, it’s a long story), rose spectacularly to the challenge.

• Spontaneous or perfectly organized?

• Do they like attention or thoughtfulness?

• Being surprised or being in the know?

• Do they have a bunch of friends or a few close ones?

• Specific expectations or do they go with the flow? nce you have answered these question you are on your way to creating a party with the perfect fit. n my sister’s 1 th birthday, I was placed in charge of the planning. I noted that my sister is, on the whole, an introvert and spontaneous. She appreciates thoughtfulness and loves being surprised. She has a few very close friends and is easy-going.

With this knowledge in mind, I tailored a party. I invited over two of my sister’s closest friends at : and sent the birthday girl and her guests off on a perilous scavenger hunt across the metropolis of Clemmons.

The hunt included the kidnap of our youngest sister at a local restaurant, a radio tornado warning, an armed robbery at a gas station, and two clue-bearing cashiers at IH P and Krispy Kreme.

Finally, the search for the kidnapped sister culminated with a drive through the Tanglewood Christmas Lights, the rescue of the tied-up sister in the basement, and a citizen’s arrest of our now-cornered robberslash-kidnapper. All of this was captured on camera by yours truly and compiled into a thrilling birthday documentary.

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If this sounds like something your aging

Here is another example.

The festivities began with an ice cream sundae relay race. The competition consisted of two teams with two brave volunteers from each group. The team members took turns running across our backyard to build an ice-cream sundae, complete with cherries, chocolate syrup, caramel, whipped cream, etc. There was only one catch we were building it in the two volunteers’ mouths nce the sundaes were complete, the two human dishes would race to see who could consume the sundae the fastest. ext came the great M M hunt. This relay required team members to search only with their mouths for an M M hidden in a massive bowl of ice cream and toppings. They would then run back and deposit (uh, yeah spit) their dissolving candy into their team captain’s cupped hands. Whichever team collected the most M Ms by the time the timer went off won an Olympic medal.

This, along with many other ice-creamrelated games (and the obligatory food fight) occupied the ma ority of the party. This party fit me well because it included a lot of the people I care about; and though I was included in the planning, the party still had a sense of spontaneity.

However you decide to do your party, make sure it takes into consideration the personality of your sub ect. Whether it’s a sleepover with twenty guests or a weekend trip to the beach with a BFF, take the time to think out of the box and show off how unique your special somebody is.

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Safe, Beautiful, Timeless Gifts No Matter What the Occasion

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

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parents become more and more aware of potential safety hazards in all aspects of their children’s lives, it is essential that businesses provide products they can use with confidence. Certified organic food has been available for several years at most grocery stores; people have taken the advice to eliminate blankets and toys in cribs with small babies; and items such as car seats and strollers are required to pass rigorous testing for safety. ow, parents are looking for other areas to safeguard, and the toys our children play with is a ma or area that could use some improvement.

We’ve all heard about classic toys from when our parents were little that were decorated with lead-based paint and caused health issues for children, and first-generation electrical gadgets that caught fire, or blocks that were small enough to cause a choking hazard. It is remarkable how much parents must consider when choosing the right toys for their little ones, and luckily, olly’s Baby Boutique has decided to offer its expertise on the safest, most mentally stimulating toys on the market.

“We take a lot of care in curating things, especially for infants to two-year-olds,” said owner Melanie Barbee. “There are so many things that are not appropriate for the youngest children, yet parents would be surprised how some of the smallest things can really stimulate their child’s learning and development. We try at olly’s very hard to find the kind of toys that are safe, stimulating and interactive for the child and parent, and ust plain fun ” Melanie and her team knew they needed to bring in an expert in this 40 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

product area. “To find these kind of toys, we met a wonderful woman, Peggy reen, who spent her entire career helping children develop and learn,” said Melanie. “She came into our store as a customer and has become an invaluable friend and consultant for us. Peggy helps us choose ageappropriate toys, as well as teaching our families and our staff how to use those toys to play, and stimulate a child’s development. We have a variety of blocks, which Peggy loves for children of all ages, and puppets, which can be so helpful in teaching a child vocabulary and conversation. While the child may not speak a lot of words in the beginning, Peggy says, a parent talking to a puppet, then a puppet talking to a child will soon result in a child talking to the puppet and then to the parent a full circle of conversation with a fun, easy-to-love puppet friend ” olly’s is a great place to find that perfect birthday present Specializing in unique toys and gifts, Melanie strives to offer classic items that will last for many years of play “We have lots of classic wooden toys made in the nited States that can bring hours of playtime to a child, and can become keepsake, heirloom-type toys for life,” Melanie stated. Many of these wooden items can even be personalized for an extra-special gift. “Janet La owe of Laffndog’s Whimsey is our very own talented artist that works at olly’s. She takes our wonderful wooden toys and chairs, and paints them personally for our customers. Wooden toys last forever, so why not make them personal to the child for an heirloom gift? We have wonderful little push toys carts and prams that children love to fill with stuff’ and push all over the house. Janet has personalized so many she even made one look like their daddy’s race car that the child and family will have forever. We had one child who loved cars and airplanes. Little Lewis had his cart painted with an airplane flying the Lewis’ flag behind it ” ne of olly’s customers was a big fan of princesses, so Janet painted a crown and wand on a cart, so she could push her dolls around the house in style “Janet ust loves children, and for her to be able to make their toys come alive with her art is a wonderfully unique gift for a birthday or anytime,” said Melanie. olly’s classic rocking chair is truly a gift that will last a lifetime “Children love their own little chair, and we have Troutman ocking Chairs from Troutman, C, that are ust the right size for little ones,” said Melanie. “Janet takes the rockers and personalizes them specifically to the desires of the gift-giver. She paints their names, and then anything from butterflies to trains are painted to make the rocker fun for the child. She even painted Danish flowers on two girls’ birthday rockers because the mother was Danish and

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Birthday Gifts 11 Ways to Buy the Perfect Birthday Gift

BY MALLORY HARMON 1.

PA T AH AD F TIM : Start listening up weeks in advance If you go shopping together or if you hear your special someone complaining about an out-of-date or broken ob ect you might ust have discovered the perfect gift

2. MA IT P S AL: It’s okay to be nostalgic or sappy Birthdays can also be significant anniversaries of friendships. ne year, I made a flipbook for my friend chronicling our friendship with things we had done together, from ruining recipes to getting lost in our own hometown for two-and-a-half hours. It was a gift neither of us will ever forget.

3. B CIT D: it’s also okay to be ust as excited about giving a gift as the birthday boy girl is about receiving one. The positive attitude will spread and make the birthday even more en oyable.

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IV TH IFT I PI C S: o, I don’t mean break the gift and expect them to fix it. ive a gift with many parts and anonymously give it to them piece by piece, so that when their birthday finally arrives, they will have a completed gift. es, I stole the idea from e fice osh, I miss that show

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wrapped in paper. It can be a trip to an ice-skating rink, a hayride through the Tanglewood lights, or tickets to see Michael Bubl .

6. W AP IT I A I I AL WA : maybe put one gift inside another; a designed water bottle stuffed with candy or football tickets inside winter gloves. Cover blank wrapping paper with inside okes or sweet comments I like to put small gifts like wireless headphones or earrings in mini-Milk Duds containers to keep their expectations low. . MA TH M W F IT: ive them clues or put an alarm on the gift so that they have to run around the house looking for it. My parents made a scavenger hunt when I was little, so that we all had to follow clues to reach two bunnies, and they would always call our first phones while they were still wrapped up, before we realized what was inside.

8. D ’T BASH IFT: if you don’t feel confident about your gift, don’t harp on how bad it is or compare it to other gifts that won’t make it better As long as you put thought into it, they won’t really care what it is; let them en oy the gift without your self-loathing and step up your game next year.

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everybody says this, but it is especially important when giving gifts to friends. iving them an expensive gift will make them feel that they must return the favor, or feel uncomfortable about the last gift they gave you in short, they will not feel the way they should on their birthday.

Instead, it’s a great idea to give them something small and heartfelt, maybe even something related to an inside oke.

1 . MA S M THI : this is an excellent way to show a friend or sibling you care about them. If you draw a blank, search Pinterest I know that’s what everyone does, but give it a try and see if anything reminds you of the receiver.

Spending time instead of money will show the person they are worthy of your thoughts and sacrifice.

11. B S A : don’t tell them too much about the gift; there is nothing more anticlimactic than having the gift discovered too soon. Also, it brings the attention to you and your thoughtfulness instead of to their special day Though, it can be fun to drop hints, especially if they are misleading but make sure they aren’t expecting something bigger than what you got. With the help of anticipation, the days leading up to the gift-giving day can be ust as much fun as the birthday.

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Event Planning at Its Best!

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

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you’ve been dreaming of the “big day”: your wedding, a birthday, perhaps a special anniversary, a high school reunion or a party for family and friends, but you haven’t really thought about the preparation, venue, logistics and crisis management involved. Perfect Pair vents can take the stress out of the planning of your big day, making it everything you dreamed of and more, plus you will actually get to en oy it Jennie Hess and ristin Johnson are the dynamic duo behind Perfect Pair vents who found the perfect business pairing when they met.

The Making of a Great Team Jennie and ristin met seven years ago after working on a marketing pro ect together when Jennie worked for Forsyth Woman Engaged. “Jennie and I realized the synergy that the two of us shared, and knew we needed to explore ways to work together. Jennie had always dreamed of opening an event planning company, and I was able to share that dream and help make it a reality,” said ristin. A year after their first meeting, Jennie and ristin founded Perfect Pair vents.

Both Jennie and Kristin grew up in the Winston-Salem, C, area, and are now raising their own families, Jennie with three children, Mack, Madeline and Charlotte, and husband, Dr. Terry Hess; and ristin with Jared (J2), their 14-monthold son, and another on the way with husband, Jared. For Jennie, starting her own event planning business came naturally with her experience working with a national bridal magazine after graduating from C- .

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Imagine Enjoying Your Special Day… When Perfect Pair vents began, Jennie and ristin focused mainly on weddings, but their business has evolved. “We now plan weddings, corporate events, fundraising events, including sporting events, such as walks and s and social parties. o matter what the event, the first question we ask is what our client’s goal and vision are for their event. We want to assist in making every event unique, digging deep into our client’s thoughts to understand exactly what they want,” Jennie stated. Jennie and ristin know that to work with a client and make his or her event everything they want, there needs to be a connection and understanding.

“We offer an initial complementary consultation to get to know our client’s vision. nce we understand the type of event, the personality, vision and the budget, we get right to work We have planning procedures in place to save every one of our clients precious time and money oh, and a lot of worries, too ” ristin commented. To help brides take the stress and worry away as they plan their wedding, Jennie and ristin recently hired Brianna Calhoun as bridal manager.

Brianna Calhoun was born and raised in reensboro, C, and the idea of being an event planner came from her mother.

“My mom first gave me the idea to get into event planning. I started studying event planning in college at Bob Jones niversity in reenville, SC, and, of course, mom was right I love what I do and will be oining Perfect Pair vents in the ew ear as the bridal manager,

helping to plan weddings from beginning to end. It is my goal to see my brides en oy the process of planning their big day. At Perfect Pair vents, we have established relationships with fabulous caterers, photographers and decorators to make sure the couple’s wedding is perfect, and give to them some concrete ideas to start the planning process,” Brianna explained. ne of Perfect Pair vent’s most unusual weddings was a Halloweenthemed one, in which Jennie and ristin didn’t disappoint.

“We had it all, down to witch’s brewscented candles and a Walking Dead wedding cake. uests came elegantly dressed in costume, with grandmothers dressed as witches with stunning taffeta hats. veryone had a great time.

The couple, music enthusiasts and professionals, had an “open mic” theme where friends and family were all able to take the stage and perform. It was one of our most en oyable evenings,” commented Kristin.

At the heart of Perfect Pair vents are two hard-working women who have started a company with the highest work ethic, centering on timeliness, professional balance and pleasing their clients. As Brianna stated, “ vents are our passion at Perfect Pair vents, and we love doing anything to make events easier and more fun for our clients ”

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Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. Between the ages of 12 and 17, for example, a parent ages as much as 20 years. ~Author Unknown

If there’s truth to this, surely on prom night, parents age a full five years in a single night

In all seriousness, prom is a tremendous rite of passage for most teenagers. From elaborate promprosals to picking the perfect dress, prom is a milestone that is to be celebrated Help your teen make the most of this special event with the help of some of our advertisers who specialize in making prom a memorable experience

and our high school intern, Savannah, has written

several articles to give fresh perspective on prom planning Stay tuned

this is the first of three prom-focused issues and we

look forward to bringing you even more fun and creative information in the February and March issues As you plan your prom experience, have fun and savor the memories 48 ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

CHECKLIST: Prom Edition

BY SAVANNAH NORRIS

GIRL’S CHECKLIST 3-4 Months Prior to Prom o Buy your dress o Figure out what shoes you’re wearing o Find a clutch o Pick out ewelry o Book any appointments you’re planning to make o Start saving a little money 1-2 Months Prior to Prom o Buy the little things: dress tape, shoe grips cushions, fake lashes, etc. o Talk to your date or friends about pictures and plans o Buy your ticket o

rder corsage boutonniere

o Arrange After Prom Plans 1 Week Before o If you’re doing your own hair and makeup, do a trial run o

et your nails done

o Confirm appointments if you made any o Try your dress on again, make sure it fits

GUY’S CHECKLIST 3-4 Months Prior to Prom o

ent or buy a tuxedo

o Find some dress shoes o Wait to find a tie until your date picks a dress o Start saving a little money 1-2 Months Prior to Prom o Find a date/ some friends to go to prom with o Buy the little things: your tie, socks, etc. o Talk to your date or friends about pictures and plans

Night before prom

o Buy your ticket(s)

o Lay out everything, including your ticket and ID

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o Take a shower

o Arrange After Prom Plans

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o to sleep early

Prom Day o Put on a button up shirt that will be easy to take off after getting ready o Do your hair and makeup o

et dressed

o Have fun

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o Make sure your tux fits o Make transportation arrangements 1 Week Before o

et a haircut

Night before prom o Lay out everything, including your ticket, ID, and wallet o

o to sleep early

Prom Day o Take a shower o Make sure you smell nice o Do your hair o

et dressed

o Pick up your date (open the car door for her) o Have fun

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Prom

BY SAVANNAH NORRIS

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Things Might Not Go the Way You Expect Them To. Much like any girl attending prom for the first time, I wanted everything to be perfect: my date, my dress, the pictures, everything. aturally, to achieve this flawless experience, I had everything planned when prom came around that spring. I asked the perfect date, found the perfect group, bought the perfect dress, and I ust knew the pictures would be unforgettable. My plan was flawless, but prom, I found out, was not. While the evening was magical, it was no fairytale, and absolutely nothing went the way I expected it to.

First on the list of things that went absolutely, utterly, and unbelievably, horribly wrong was my hair and makeup.

My parents graciously offered to let me get my hair and makeup done, to make the evening more special. It was quite an en oyable experience until I stepped outside into the sunlight and realized my face was orange, my hair was a frizzy nightmare, and I was the spitting image of an ompa Loompa. Post-mental-breakdown, I had about 3 minutes before my date showed up to wash all of my makeup off and re-do everything, which was not part of the plan.

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Budget Extra Time.

I wasn’t exactly planning to show up to prom WillyWonka-style, so I didn’t budget time for the emotional episode I ended up having, and the much needed motherly pep talk I received. ive yourself some extra time getting ready for prom. I promise, perfecting your lipstick for ten minutes is preferable to putting on foundation as your date pulls into the driveway.

Don’t Worry If You Don’t Have a Date. o one likes to admit that promposals, while lovely, are extremely depressing. Watching all of your best friends get asked to prom can make you a very bitter person. evertheless, every girl in high school is waiting for someone special to prompose in the most nauseating, abhorrent way possible.

I think the only thing that truly did go right for me at prom was finding a date. I took the less traditional route, riskily promposing to someone I really cared about, but it ended up being one of the best decisions I made.

Though promposing was terrifying, again, not going exactly as planned, I don’t regret it at all. He and I had a blast oking and dancing the night away. I’m not sure anyone else could have made the evening as funny and charming an experience. n the flip side, having a prom date wasn’t all sunshine

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and roses. There was a lot to think about: who bought the tickets and flowers, making sure my date and I matched, what time we both would meet up, if my heels would’ve made me much taller than him, etc. There are a lot of things you get to en oy by not having a date at prom. Don’t worry if you don’t get asked to prom; it will be fun either way It’s not prom entirely that makes the experience special. It’s who you go with. our best friends can make the night ust as memorable and fairytale-like as a date could.

Dance.

The whole point of prom is to have fun. After hours of getting ready and taking pictures, it was finally time to climb the industrial staircase into the lavender light of the ballroom that was our prom. I didn’t really understand why there were people sitting down at tables or leaning up against the pillars of the room. Prom was about having fun, and it sure didn’t look like the people that weren’t dancing were having fun; it looked like they were waiting for prom to be over. How ironic is that?

These people paid to go to prom, were excited about it, yet when they actually got there, they ust wanted the party to be over?

A lot of people are worried about how they look dancing. They say, “I’ll only dance to the slow songs. I know what I’m doing with those.” To be brutally honest, it’s dark at prom, no one cares about what you’re doing or how you look, and there are maybe two slow songs the entire night. Just dance and have a good time no one is watching.

Remember Important Things.

My date was full of surprises. He turned out to be a pretty good dancer, was extremely polite, and I think my favorite of the surprises, very forgetful. nce I found out he forgot his ticket, I was too busy having a blast teasing him to realize that I also forgot something important: my ID. Luckily his dad was willing to bring him his ticket and my debit card has my picture on it. Most schools require you bring your ticket and ID to prom. emember those things.

Most Importantly, Don’t Be Afraid.

A lot of my prom problems could have been solved through confidence. If I had been less afraid, I could have marched back into the place that Willy Wonka-ed up my hair and makeup and politely demanded they redo it. I essentially paid for a meltdown. Don’t be afraid.

To tell your makeup artist kindly that she’s a circus act; to ask someone to prom; to dance. Don’t be afraid.

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Things You’d Have Less of WITHOUT a Prom Date

BY SAVANNAH NORRIS

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I was a little girl, cozied up on the couch with a bowl of Mac Cheese, watching the Princesses and Prince Charmings of Disney waltz their way across the screen and into my heart, I dreamed VC tape after tape of ballroom dancing with my own Prince Charming. It seemed only a waiting game until prom night, the magical, real-life version of those fairytale evenings. Though, now that I’m older and less naive, I realized that not all guys are Prince Charmings, eagerly waiting to guide you across a ballroom, and going to prom without one actually doesn’t sound too bad. Here are some things you’d have less of by not having a date.

1. OPINIONS There is a lot of planning that goes into prom when you have a date, most of which others feel they should have an opinion about. Between picking the dress, flowers, makeup, shoe height, etc., you’re committed to a lot of consultation. Without a date, you can do whatever you please.

2. DRAMA I wish I had known that no matter how mature you think your group of friends is, drama is inevitable at prom. Someone danced with someone else’s date. Someone unfairly ignored someone else.

Someone kissed someone, blah, blah, blah. oing date-free means you don’t have any obligations not to stay with the same person all night, not to be super sweet to them none.

3. AWKWARD PHOTOS More often than not, the person you go to prom with is not someone you know extremely well. The W ST is when you are taking pictures with that boy girl in front of your parents, and you’re trying to figure out how to pose with this person you might not have ever taken photos with before. All the sudden, you forget what you normally do with your hands, how to stand and smile, and ust how to pose. It only leads to stiff, suit-restricted, hot messes of uncomfortable-looking photographs. By going without a date, you can skip the stress and take photos with your parents and friends, whom you’re probably most comfortable with.

4. PRESSURE oing to prom is stressful. our dress, hair, makeup, after-prom plans, and so much more have to be perfect. There are a lot of people you are trying to impress, but by going to prom solo, that’s one less person you need to worry about.

When people are planning to go to prom, they always consider what they’d like more of that night: more time, more romance, more pictures. arely do these people consider what they’d like less of at prom, which truly is a shame, because in so many ways, less is more.

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Full Circle

BY SAVANNAH NORRIS

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remember waking up in my bedroom, twisted up in the sheets, light bleeding through the curtains of my room, grinning from ear to ear because today was the day. Today was prom day I especially remember underestimating the skill it took first thing to ump out of bed, which ended with me tumbling helplessly onto the floor and prying my limbs individually out of the tangled cotton linen. But it didn’t matter because today was prom day. So I sat there, lying victoriously on top of the wrestled sheets, imagining how perfect and charming this day would be.

It turns out, prom was not exactly as picture-perfect as I dreamed in the hazy morning light of my bedroom. In this vision, I had everything aside from a pumpkin carriage worked up. I would begin the day of all days by getting ready, looking nothing short of absolutely stunning.

I would take pictures with my equally stunning date, and eat a delicious dinner with all of my friends. We would time this dinner perfectly as not to show up to prom too early, leave prom at an equally perfect time as not to stay too late, and go midnight bowling. ur group would then feast on pancakes and eggs at home and stay up until the wee hours of the morning, talking the night away.

As you can guess, that’s not exactly how it happened. I began the day of all days Willy Wonka style, repping (or sporting) the orange foundation look. I then washed off my makeup and redid parts of my hair, barely in time for pictures. xcept, it was cold outside, so everyone’s nose was brighter than udolph’s in every photo.

We ended up sitting at dinner for a while wasting time, seeing as most of my friends ate mozzarella sticks to avoid bloating. Prom was loud, and the music was mostly electronic dubstep. It was definitely not going as planned, but we were still having a lot of fun, dancing the night away.

Between the blurry purple strobe lights and crowds of sweaty people, I realized I was dancing with people I didn’t want to be

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dancing with, and I was being invited to parties I knew I didn’t want to attend. It was sudden. eally, that’s the best way I could describe prom night sudden. It was sudden that I morphed into an ompa Loompa. It was sudden that the pictures were over. It was sudden that I was dancing with guys that weren’t my date. It was especially sudden that I was debating where to go after prom.

I had my plan, but I certainly had many more choices that night: laughable, trainwrecks of ones I’m glad I didn’t make.

Prom is “A ight to emember,” or at least that was our theme last year. It can be tempting to do things you think are worthy of remembering; things way out of your comfort zone.

Don’t get me wrong, prom is a very special night; a night you want to remember.

However, in this world of choices, it seems people choose booze to make the night memorable, which is ironic, because if there’s any way to forget something, booze is the way to go. Whatever you choose to do after prom, ust make sure you’re comfortable with it.

It turns out, what was comfortable to me was sticking to the original plan.

My friends and I went bowling, we drove home and feasted on breakfast food, and we talked until the wee hours of the morning.

I ripped tangles out of my best friend’s hair while tears welled up in her eyes and we threw pillows at each other at the earliest sign of sleep. But eventually, we did fall asleep.

I remember waking up in my friend’s bedroom, twisted up in blankets, light bleeding through the curtains of her room, grinning from ear to ear. I remember tumbling out of bed, desperately searching for more blankets to compensate for the lack of heat in her house, only to find another friend perched on the living room chair, a mere two hours later, at a bright and early six a.m., mesmerized by the soccer game on TV. So I sat there, on the neighboring couch, shivering beneath my second blanket and borrowed sweatshirt, watching hideous erseys run up and down the field, thinking ust how imperfectly perfect the night had been.

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By Rachel Morris We know you’ve been planning and dreaming of this night for a long time.

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Show off your sassy side with a sparkly top and bright skirt or pick that intricate floral top with the matching full skirt. You’ll definitely make an impression when you twirl in two piece!

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What’s In a Name?

The Art & Science of Naming Your Pup

BY LINDSAY CRAVEN

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you have a new pup in your home and calling it “Pup,” “Puppy,” or “Stop that ” is getting old. ow it’s time to get down to the business of coming up with the perfect name for your new best friend. ou may be surprised to hear that a lot of research has gone into finding the most effective name for your four-legged friend.

Here are some of the most common tips for a name that’s easy for your dog to learn.

KEEP TO ONE OR TWO SYLLABLES Limit your name choice to one or two syllables to make it easy for the dog to understand. Lengthy names are difficult for your pup, due to their strange inflection and multiple syllables or words. Think names like “ ocky,” “Lucky,” or “Lady.”

It’s also recommended that you end the name with a longsounding vowel. A long vowel will help assist the dog in differentiating the name from commands and instructions. It will also alert your dog whenever you call him loudly by his name.

AVOID NAMES THAT SOUND LIKE COMMANDS ames with similar endings to common commands will wreak havoc on your pup’s training in the future. Avoid names that end with similar sounds as “sit,” “down,” “stay,” “no,” or “come.” Some examples would include names like “ it,” “Beau” or “Mae.” STEER CLEAR OF THE MOST POPULAR NAMES If you have any intention of taking your dog to the dog park or other public places in the future, you will want your pet to have a name unique enough that 2 other pets won’t be running your way when you call their name to leave. The five most popular male dog names of 2 16 were “Max,” “Charlie,” “Buddy,” “Cooper” and “Jack.” The most popular female names were “Bella,” “Lucy,” “Daisy,” “Lola” and “Luna.”

Aside from the science that goes into picking your new pet’s

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name, there’s also some fun in making the decision. If you’re stumped, try taking some of these ideas into consideration.

RESEARCH YOUR DOG’S BREED OR DOMINANT BREED ou may be able to use your dog’s heritage to help look for names that might suit your pet. For example, if you have a erman shepherd or dachshund, try looking up erman names, or Irish names for a wolfhound or setter.

OBSERVE PERSONALITY TRAITS Sometimes a quirky behavior in your pet may inspire his or her name. For example, if your pet has a tendency to bounce around instead of run, or if they are particularly lazy for a puppy, then you might find inspiration there.

Finally, there are a few suggestions of things not to do once you have decided on a name.

DON’T USE YOUR DOG’S NAME TOO MUCH DURING TRAINING veruse of your dog’s name could cause them to disassociate with it, and they may end up ust ignoring the name altogether.

There’s a fine line between using a dog’s name enough times so they can learn it, and using it too much, so they begin to disregard it.

IF YOU’VE ADOPTED, AVOID CHANGING THE NAME This is particularly true if you are adopting an older dog. The adoption of your pet may already have been a traumatic experience, so tossing in a name change among it is an unnecessary ad ustment.

USE THEIR NAME BEFORE THE COMMAND esearchers who have worked with training a dog to learn his her name also found that using the name first before saying a command, rather than the other way around, seems to help the dog understand that you are directing the command at him or her.

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Failing to See What’s Right in Front of You As we enter into year two thousand seventeen, I wanted to pass along some words of wisdom I came upon recently that might help reshape your view for the ew ear.

My son, knowing by now that I like these types of things, had me watch a ouTube video entitled “This is Water” by David Foster Wallace, an American novelist and professor of nglish and creative writing, who died in 2 8 at the age of 46. It recounts a commencement speech he once gave to the 2 graduating class at enyon College, located in ambier, hio. The opening lines capture their attention when he states, “There are these two young fish swimming along, and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way who nods at them and says, Morning, boys, how’s the water?’ And the two young fish swim on for a bit and eventually one of them looks over at the other and says, What the (heck) is water?”

The point of the speech is not unlike similar points made by authors Malcolm ladwell and ckhart Tolle, in bringing attention to how we live each day in a world full of personal stories that we never understand or realize, because we’re so focused on ourselves. David imparts to these young graduates that a large part of life consists, quite simply, of “routine, boredom and frustration.” Specifically, he uses this example: after making it through a typical workday, you must fight the rush-hour traffic and the crowds at the local grocery store, getting last-minute dinner items and necessities, before safely arriving home to en oy the rest of your evening.

The essence of this piece, in my opinion, is that we tend to live our lives in a bubble, so to speak, only seeing things in the way they affect our world in particular. However, if we simply looked closer with a more conscious state of mind, we would realize those other drivers stuck in the same rush-hour traffic have their own personal stories occurring simultaneously to ours. This approach also applies to the

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patrons in the grocery store checkout line ahead of us, and the cashier, who as David explains, is at the end of a long day, only to have to finish it off with a crowd of frustrated, tired customers ust wanting her to hurry up so they can “leave already.”

ach one has a story. ach one has his or her own problems, history, challenges, questions that need answers, issues unresolved, and so on. ach one living their own lives in that instance; many feeling the same frustration and urge to continue as quickly as possible, so they can get back to their usual routine.

The problem occurs when we don’t take the opportunity to stop and appreciate this phenomenon. When we get so lost in ourselves, our own personal world and space, that we fail to realize we’re not, as David says, “The center of the universe.” When this happens, it only serves to increase our frustration as we struggle to control and restrict our emotions at the moment. However, perhaps we should consider pausing to take notice of others, and imagining our ideas of what they might be thinking and feeling and what their personal stories might consist of. Seeing the world in this light allows us to garner a more positive perspective and could reduce our stress level. We would then be able to pass the time in a constructive way that doesn’t impart negative emotions that tend to build up, only to be released later on when it’s not productive or appropriate.

In other words, he advises the graduates, life is not always exciting and adventurous; on the contrary, often it’s ust repetitive and mundane. It’s what you make of those moments that determine how your day ultimately ends up. Words I’m sure they never expected to hear at commencement. However, valuable advice, nonetheless, that I’m betting they will remember for years to come.

So, think of David the next time you’re waiting in line, wherever you are; his words ust may bring you a little comfort and help you pass the time more easily.

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ost people have made some sort of resolution after the holiday season eating less, exercising more, working harder, spending more time with loved ones. We all think of this time of year as the time to make changes in our lives. For many of us, those resolutions don’t last much longer than it took us to make them in the first place. And, this year, the wants to help us all keep the most popular resolution of all to reach our health and wellness goals “ ach year, millions of Americans make ew ear’s resolutions,” said Association Wellness Director Jordan Lloyd. “But, by the last week of January, many of those goals are already off-track. At the , our mission is, Helping people reach their odgiven potential in spirit, mind and body.’ We are fully committed to doing everything we can to help each individual who walks through our doors live healthier and reach his or her goals.”

Jordan has worked with people of all levels of fitness and knows how to be successful when it comes to weight-loss and wellness goals. “The biggest difference in making a ew ear’s resolution that will work, versus one that will not work, is whether or not that resolution is simple and attainable,” Lloyd explained. “Most people make a list of things they want to change, or set an unrealistic goal, which sets them up to fail. Making a small change and being successful with it will ultimately lead to bigger changes later on. For example, if your goal is to lose 3 pounds, instead of

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a making resolution of losing 3 pounds in January,’ make a resolution of oining the MCA and working out two to three times a week. This would be an example of a simple, attainable resolution that will ultimately lead to the bigger goal of losing weight.”

The is different than most workout facilities, because it provides multiple ways to keep us active, from the standard gym equipment to activities like swimming and basketball.

There is also the added support of personalized service. “At the , we offer a program to all new members called “uFit” to provide the support and expert knowledge needed to make healthy changes,” Lloyd added. “uFit is valued at 1 , but offered at no cost to all new members who oin any MCA of orthwest orth Carolina branch. The program includes three individualized sessions with a certified wellness coach to help a new member get started in his or her new workout routine. The coach works with the member to help him or her create a plan to reach specific goals. Whether it’s weight loss, overall health, running a , reducing stress or gaining muscle, our certified coaches meet the individuals where they are, and work with them to get where they want to be.” tilizing the knowledge of the experts at the will make the difference between achieving your goals and giving up on your ew ear’s resolution before the end of January. “People sign up for a membership to start exercising for a specific reason,” stated Lloyd. “If they are making strides towards the overall goal they are trying to achieve, then they will stick with it. The key to this is getting set up on a workout routine that is en oyable, but is also specific to the goal the member is trying to reach. It’s also important to set up specific, attainable progress markers along the way to show they are heading in the right direction. ewards are important, too eward yourself in a healthy way as you hit each one of the small progress markers along the way, until you hit the overall goal you set out to achieve. When you first start, it’s important to try different types of workouts and classes to figure out what style is most en oyable to you. If you don’t try something, you will never know if you love or hate it. Someone who en oys a cycling class may not en oy a yoga class or vice versa. Most people have a workout style that they prefer, but the hard part is taking the time or effort to figure out what that preferred style is. The is the perfect place to figure this out, because of the variety we offer to all people and ability levels. There are hundreds of group exercise classes available at our branches, from hot yoga to high-intensity interval training to water aerobics.”

What’s even better, is that oining the gives you access to all the MCAs in Carolina and Virginia, as well as the ateway WCA.

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Names and Baristas: Have a competition between friends to see who can get your local baristas to write the most outrageous names: Twinkie, Nombre, Methuselah, Umbridge Keep the cup stickers for proof.

Made-Up Words: Try and get people to use a word or phrase that you have changed the definition for.

For example, on a youth group trip to Carowinds, my sister and I decided to use the word “rent” in a variety of situations. “That roller coaster was rent!” “Did you see that rent trashcan over there?” This is actually fairly easy to accomplish—in this age people are always absorbing new vocabulary, usually with vague definitions.

Last year, my class spread the phrase “wet socks” to describe someone who is trying to hide how uncomfortable they are. The phrase died mercifully, but it’s still a good inside joke. You can be the originating source of a whole slew of vocabulary, and no one will know! Who knows, one day your slang might end up in the Urban Dictionary alongside Yolo, Swag, and Chick Flick.

Stories from Litter: Go on a walk downtown, or even to your local Cracker Barrel to examine odds and ends. Then create a whole story, scenario, or life around those objects.

Objects that may work include, but are certainly not limited to, a beat-up baseball cap (the cause of a family schism), a knotted string (a makeshift engagement ring for a forbidden love), a bent paper clip (the liberator of an escaped inmate from handcuffs), and a bicycle chain (braces for a pet elephant).

The possibilities are endless; and you never know, one or two of your stories may actually be accurate!

I Are you tired of grandparents, extended relatives, or perfect strangers asking you if you have a significant other yet? Here’s an idea: don’t rattle off the same old refrain, “Not a chance,” “I don’t want to settle,” or “Thank goodness, no.” Instead, convince people that you do indeed have a significant other. As you describe them with a straight face, make sure it sounds like someone of whom they would never approve. ou could also make up a weird occupation or pastime for your fictional sweetheart like, “He recycles helicopter wheels to make welcome mats,” 66 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

or “She rides an electric chair to school, because she thinks slower things are better for the environment.”

You can also create weird quirks about them like “She has wobbly shoulders” or “He’s super tall, but at the same time kind of short,” all the while watching the expressions of your victim.

The Life of a Stranger: Describe the life of a person you have only observed for 30 seconds.

This pastime is most successful while sitting in a coffee shop pretending to study chemistry with a friend.

Focus in on your target the moment they step into the chilly interior of your Starbucks haunt. Notice the way they walk, monitor the way they wait in line, scrutinize the way they treat the barista and note the drink they order.

Once they walk out, your time is up!

Turn to your friend and explain in detail that the aged man who stumbled into Starbucks, checked his watch as he waited in line, greeted the barista like a friend, and ordered a Caramel Apple Spice is in fact in the Witness Protection Program!

Inform your friend that the man walked with a limp because he twisted his ankle running away from a member of the Knox Gang on his way to testify against the gang leader, Rodger Dillinger. He is now late to the trial, which is why he checked his watch. He seemed familiar with the barista because he grew up in a military family, always moving, and has, therefore, learned to make friends quickly. Finally, he ordered an un-caffeinated beverage to prevent migraines—a condition he has suffered from ever since his little sister took up singing lessons when he was eightyears-old…or something along those lines.

This activity will boost your creativity, which in turn will positively affect your concentration once you decide to get back to chemistry. Also, it will help open your eyes to the extraordinary people around you, who initially were just faces in the crowd.

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Old School Calvary Day School At Calvary Day School (CDS), we are blessed and excited to be celebrating 45 YEARS of Christian education right here in Winston Salem! While our name and look may be new, one thing that remains constant is our dedication to excellence in education built on a Biblical foundation. We strive to connect the hearts and minds of our students every time they walk through our doors, whether it is in the classroom or on the ballfield. In so doing, our staff and families come together to support and encourage each other inside and outside the classroom so that ultimately our CDS students are equipped with what will be needed to be successful in making an impact in their world.

MEET MOLLY-CATHERINE K. GOODSON, M.A., J.D., CDS CLASS OF 2007

violence. Through my work, I have the opportunity to walk alongside people in some of their most difficult days. I am reminded daily of the three lessons I have been continually learning . . . Love God. Love people. Do everything for His glory.

Calvary Day School was my “second home” from the ages of ten to eighteen. Within the walls of Calvary I learned what it meant to love God above all else, to love people, and to do everything for God’s glory.

MEET EMILY REED ACKLEY, FORMER CDS STUDENT AND MOM OF 2 LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS

Academically, Calvary challenged me and pushed me to be the best student that I could be. Teachers not only taught me, but also came alongside me and helped me understand the concepts that I was struggling with so that I could be successful in school and in life.

I was taught to think critically and in a way that would glorify God.

I attended Calvary Day School from fourth to eighth grades. As a student who needed guidance academically, Calvary provided a perfect atmosphere for me to grow and flourish.

Through the love and support of teachers and faculty, I was able to overcome some of my difficulties in learning as I was taught the value of hard work and living up to my God given abilities. Through these experiences my teachers and friends became family and now 20 years later, with two children of my own attending Calvary, I can say the same thing is still true.

Spiritually, Calvary provided me with an environment of people who above all else loved God and loved people. The understanding that God is in all things – in the classroom, in life outside of the classroom, and on the athletic fields allowed me to see how God is woven into our daily lives and should be the center focus in all we do.

Most importantly, Calvary taught me to love people by teaching me what it looks like to serve in the community and helped prepare my heart for the future God has planned for me. My senior year I had the privilege to organize a “Blue Ribbons for Kids” campaign in honor of Child Abuse Awareness month. During this campaign, the high school clubs joined together to raise money and supplies for the local Domestic Violence Shelter. This was the first of many blue ribbon campaigns I have now organized and participated in. During the spring of 2014, I founded the first annual Child Abuse Awareness Week at Liberty University School of Law. Today, by God’s grace and loving kindness, I have the opportunity to work in Winston-Salem as an advocate for victims of child abuse and domestic 68 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

My two sons, a second grader and kindergartener, get to explore the same halls, experience some of the same traditions while making new ones, and be loved and taught as I was. Sending your kids off to school is a whole lot easier when you know that you are entrusting them to the care of another “family” member. I have received personal phone calls from their teachers when my children have done well on a certain project, needed a little extra coaching at home, or just to keep us informed as to what is going on — the personal touch is priceless! Calvary Day School has made a tremendous impact on my family and me. There’s no better way to describe it – it’s just a really special place!

MEET ETHAN HARRIS, CDS CLASS OF 2017 I came to Calvary at the start of my sixth grade year and have been here ever since. I appreciate the challenge that my teachers have given me to reach my potential whether it is in the classroom, in the pool, or on the stage. This guidance has created a drive in me and taught me the work ethic it takes to be successful as evidenced by my earning my Eagle Scout, being named captain of our Varsity Swim Team at CDS, and the various lead roles in our plays and praise band.

Calvary has provided a perfect environment to create lasting relationships.

I have always enjoyed the trips we take as a class where we are able to get a hands on learning experience and bond as a class. Spending time with my classmates in these settings showed me what it is like to work together and the importance of the friendships I have made. Our class trips to Florida, Washington DC, and our 11th grade college tours have all been great experiences. I am looking forward to our mission trip to Costa Rica this spring where we will be serving the Lord by ministering to the people there.

But most importantly, I am forever thankful for the Christian example that is shown to us by the teachers and administration. Mr. Hardee (Head of School) demonstrates to all of the students how to let the Lord lead you in your decisions. I have gotten to know him through the student ambassador and student council programs and have been able to observe how he

leads the teachers and students by a Godly example. My teachers have also consistently shown me how to put God first in all that I do and how to interact with people and challenges in a way that glorifies the ord. ne of the biggest lessons I have learned during my time at CDS is that no matter how difficult situations may seem, I will be better for it in the end when I have the Lord with me and I give it to Him. As I prepare to enter college this fall, I will remember this lesson and the Godly examples that have impacted my life, preparing me to be successful.

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Saved by Addition Making Math Fun for Children

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

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A native of Bladenboro, NC, Rachel, wife of 37 years to Randy and mother of two, grandmother of 3, moved to Winston-Salem, C, in 19 9 and began teaching. “I first taught second grade in Bladen County before moving to the area, where I currently work with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools teaching second grade at Old Richmond Elementary School. I have worked in this school system as a Primary Reading Teacher, as well as a first-, second- and third-grade teacher,” achel commented. So to say that achel knows her “audience” would be an understatement.

by Addition is the first book in

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its concepts is hard to grasp.

Wrapping your mind around an idea that you can’t put into a context or visualize makes

The Gift of Numbers—Math Fantasy Curriculum series, a collaboration of Rachel Rogers and Joe Lineberry, a 39-year educator and an employee benefits consultant with Aon Hewitt who has an accounting background and love of math,

After graduating from Duke University with a double major in accounting and religion in 1975, Joe moved to Winston-Salem, NC, later that year, marrying his wife, Beth a year later.

A father of three boys and five grandchildren, Joe grew up with a love for numbers and passed that along to his children. “One of my favorite books growing up was How to Lie with Statistics, which showed how numbers could be manipulated to support a particular conclusion. I enjoyed creating and sharing stories about odd and even numbers with my sons as they grew up, showing unexpected results when adding or multiplying odd and even numbers. In 2015, I decided to start writing down the stories I told my sons about addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of even and odd numbers,” stated Joe.

respectively, enabling him give

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numbers relatable qualities like

“I had known Rachel and Randy for many years through our involvement at Calvary Baptist Church, and so with her teaching experience, I asked her to help me make the books applicable to current methods of teaching math. Rachel was so helpful, I asked her if she would like to co-author the books. Rachel advised me that these cute fantasy stories would work well in second and third grades. She also suggested other topics that teachers needed help with teaching in these specific grades, like graphing, fractions and the scientific method,” Joe remembers.

a place to live and relationships with other numbers. The idea behind this teaching series is based on research that the power of fantasy can be used to encourage children to learn.

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“Fantasy allows Rachel and me

With Saved by Addition published, Joe and Rachel have the next six books in the series in different stages, with Surprised by Subtraction coming next. Four books are for second grade, and three are for third grade. “The books have a storyline, which is that odd and even numbers live in different countries and initially have nothing to do with each other.

They find that life is better as they learn to work, live and play together. achel and I have developed a plot with surprise twists and some interesting new characters as readers progress through the books. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools endorsed the book, which made it possible for Novant Health to donate a copy of the book to each secondgrade classroom in the school system. Novant Health is planning to do an independent survey of the second-grade teachers to determine how effective Saved by Addition has been in the classroom, so we plan to learn more from the survey’s results. So far we have heard that teachers have found the book to be helpful and that students have enjoyed the books enough to ask when the next book will be ready,” Joe stated. And as far as being an author goes, leaving your readers wanting more is the greatest compliment!

to create endearing characters with human-like motives and emotions. Since the characters live in an imaginary world, they can be entertaining without being eccentric, thus increasing the likelihood that the readers will relate to the characters and imitate their values,” said Joe Lineberry.

achel and Joe come

to their first book from different perspectives, but with a joint love to help children learn.

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KEEPING LOVE ALIVE AS MEMORIES FADE (The Five Love Languages® and the Alzheimer’s Journey)

BY DEBORAH BARR, MA – EDWARD G. SHAW, MD – GARY CHAPMAN, PHD REVIEWED BY VONDA HENDERSON

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eborah Barr, one of the coauthors, worked as the clinic coordinator

at the Memory Counseling Program, founded by Dr. Shaw as a result of his wife Rebecca’s experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Ms. Barr, a wellness writer who worked with Dr. Chapman on his original Five Love Languages book, became aware that Dr. Shaw was using that reference as a tool in treating AD patients and care partners. As a result, she became the catalyst that brought the three of them together to collaborate on eeping Love Alive as Memories Fade (The Five Love Languages® and the Alzheimer’s Journey).

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For those with loved ones or friends dealing with AD, you will find this book a blessing. Statistically, by the age of 65. one person in nine is likely to have AD. Whether one is personally affected or acting as a care partner, the information and tools contained in Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade will be of value. As the three authors shared, “Dealing with AD requires a team effort.”

For those familiar with the Five Love Languages, identifying your personal language and that of the AD patient is one of the first steps recommended. If the patient is not able to help with the responses, it is recommended that the care partner select the option most likely before the onset of AD. As Dr. Chapman shares, “The deep human need for love does not disappear with the diagnosis of dementia. It remains ingrained in us for as long as we live.” Thus, as illustrated in testimonies throughout the book, AD patients indicate their love as best they are able. Those small gestures can be a loving lifeline to care partners.

To help care partners respond in the patient’s primary love language, charts with suggested actions/behaviors for each love language are provided (both do’s and don’ts). As the disease progresses, the activities recommended change, as well, and are so noted in the charts. One suggested a “quality time” activity that can be shared—coloring. Dr. Shaw mentioned that his wife, Rebecca, enjoyed coloring with him and with their grandson. With the recent onset of adult coloring books, there are many to select from that may reflect a past hobby interest. Dr. Chapman shared that the Five Love Languages coloring book is now available in bookstores.

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Music is also a medium that can reach a person with dementia (PWD). Dr. Shaw shared a YouTube video, Henry Alive Inside, as a validation that music can bring a reaction even from those who are no longer interacting with others. The change in Henry is remarkable; he opens his eyes and answers questions about what type of music he likes. Dr. Chapman referred to this as “Reminiscence Music” (from one’s childhood, teen years, and early adulthood) and shared that his wife’s brother had a similar reaction to hearing his sister sing one of his childhood favorites, “Jesus Loves Me.” Self-care for the care partner is strongly emphasized throughout the book. “To be able to care for a person with dementia, you must care for yourself.” Ask for help. Seek out support groups. Three things emphasized, in particular, are getting enough exercise, sleep, and finding a counselor.

Throughout Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade, the stories come to life. These are real situations and real people dealing with an unforgiving, devastating disease. The emotional impact on the reader is profound. ou’ll likely find yourself in tears at some point—I did. I highly recommend reading Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade. Whether AD is part of your life now or in the future, having this information at hand may be of help to someone down the road. This is not a road that anyone should travel alone.

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade is available at Barnes & Noble (stores and online), Amazon.com, and local bookstores.

Check 5lovelanguages.com for upcoming events. Contact the Memory Counseling Program at Wake Forest Baptist Health via the clinic number (336.716.1034) or via the wakehealth.edu website.

Dr. Shaw shared that this is a book of hope, stressing the importance of maintaining an emotional love bond to the end of the journey.

Dr. Chapman stressed that the emotional part of the brain is still there, and that spouses and family members can meet emotional needs long after cognitive needs are gone. Ms. Barr’s hope is that the book raises awareness that the person with AD is alive and sensitive throughout the journey, thus increasing awareness of how people with dementia are treated.

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School Choice Redefines Educational Goals

BY LISA S. T. DOSS

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utside of the zoning boundaries of a family’s residence are a myriad of “educational choices” for students.

In Forsyth County and extending throughout the Piedmont Triad, there are schools not just to help a child reach educational goals, but also to expand a special gift, talent, or interest. Magnet, charter, private schools, and even homeschooling offer a unique integration of learning. Frustration or even curiosity may be a catalyst to encourage your decision to seek out “change.”

Before making an inquiry, consider the following information.

Magnet Schools: The question as to what makes magnet schools enticing has many exciting answers. Funding focuses on four key areas: students and teachers, supplies and programs. As a result, the magnet school curriculum may emphasize science and technology, the performing or visual arts, or an International Baccalaureate program. Students under each program form a quick bond with classmates having similar interests.

Despite magnet schools’ connection to the public school system, student attendance is not decided based upon zoning boundaries. In fact, students must apply. On Saturday, January 7th, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds’ Education Building, families are encouraged to attend a “Magnet Fair.” There is an application period spanning the period from January 1st to the 23rd. It is advisable to turn in applications quickly.

Most magnet schools in the Piedmont Triad operate a lottery system, giving

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siblings preferential enrollment status if one sibling is enrolled; however, if students are not selected, they can apply each year.

Charter Schools: While the school is usually governed by a board of parents and community members, the “charter” aspect of the school means it can accept public tax dollars, but be released from following the public school curriculum.

The appeal stems from small, intimate classes, innovative approaches in teaching and high academic standards through eighth grade. It is advised to call a charter school directly and inquire whether openings are available. Similar to magnet schools, it is recommended to begin the application process in early January. According to the ffice of Charter Schools, “If the school has more applicants than available slots, a lottery must be conducted to fill the slots.”

Private Schools: There are 25 private schools in Winston-Salem, and 64% are affiliated with a religious denomination.

While affordability is your own financial decision, your child will be given an opportunity to participate in learning at an all-girl or Montessori school, a progressive or a church-affiliated school.

Private schools emphasize the complete child by teaching the values of character, citizenship, and community.

Small class sizes and a curriculum which includes “a women’s week” or religion classes, for instance, may foster the individual growth your child needs.

nrolling is not designated for a specific time of year; however, private schools begin the admissions process in February.

Interviews, school tours, and aptitude tests are given before the decision of acceptance. When scheduling tours, it is recommended to see the school “alive” with the spirit of students to receive the full experience.

Home School: The option to home school has become easier for both parents and students in the last decade.

No longer are parents expected to create lesson plans and teach. Online classes are available to be scheduled into your child’s time, providing necessary blocks for your child to possibly take an art or music class, and be able to attend afternoon and evening classes that homework responsibilities would otherwise occupy. Of course, students who are homeschooled can still participate in group projects, classes, and activities. The “choice” is accepting and creating the student’s own personal schedule. Most home school students are well balanced, working beyond their grade level while having time to pursue interests and goals without feeling stressed.

Begin Today: Pursuing a new school for your child is not an easy endeavor.

Time is indeed fleeting; therefore, with the help of your child, start looking into school philosophies today. Don’t leave it to “chance” regarding your child’s acceptance, pursue the goal! Best of luck!

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Great Communication

The Key to Successful School - Family Partnerships

BY KORI MACKALL, Director of Communications, The Piedmont School

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often hear that “communication is key” to most things in life. This statement, cliché or not, could not be truer in helping foster and facilitate a happy and healthy school-family partnership.

While each school has a specific plan for communication, it is often important to survey parents to find out which mode of communication is best for them.

Here at The Piedmont School, we ask our parents at the beginning of each year to fill out important forms for the front office that include contact information, emergency contact information, health records, etc. In this paperwork, we ask them to let us know what is the best mode of communication for them—phone call, e-mail, text, hard copy, etc. From there we give our teachers access to this “best mode” information.

We also incorporate all modes of communication into our school communication plan each year from paper copies to social media and website, to mass texting, to written notes in student agendas.

In the booming technology age, many of us are attached to our mobile devices. We have instantaneous information at our fingertips at all times. But this can be both a positive

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and a negative regarding school and family communication. While in theory, technology can make communication easier, schools also have to realize that not every family is as attached to the smartphone world, as we tend to assume. With this in mind, accommodating the need for good old paper/phone call/ face-to-face communication is still completely necessary. For schools, it is important for us to over-communicate.

We must entertain every medium of communication to make sure our parents receive the information they need. At The Piedmont School, this includes weekly communication folders with paper copies of information, mass texting, keeping our websites up-to-date, having social media pages, and writing notes in student agendas, if necessary. We also try to prioritize having face-to-face or phone communication when we realize miscommunication may be happening.

For parents, it is important to make sure to stay in contact with your child’s school. It is often easy, as the hustle and bustle of each school year picks up, to feel disconnected from what is going on day-to-day in your child’s school life.

Make sure to let the school and your child’s teachers know what the best mode of communication is for you. If you are a smartphone user, make sure

you connect to all electronic modes of communication your child’s school offers. If you are not a smartphone user, make sure that you check your child’s backpack or agendas every day if possible for important information from the school. Ask for the best way to communicate with your child’s teacher(s). Make sure to keep a copy of the school calendar somewhere you can glance at it each day. To help your household stay feeling connected to the day-to-day events, try to follow the school website or any classroom blogs; place priority on checking weekly communication folders; talk to other parents; and, of course, be sure to ask your child what all is happening at school (a great way to build strong communication skills for your child!).

Communication is a two-way street, and for it to flow smoothly, we all have to be willing to make sure we are doing our part. Parents should never hesitate to call their child’s school or teachers if there is confusion or something is unclear. Schools should always continue to look for ways to improve communication with their children’s families and go the extra mile to use all modes of communication that are feasible. When communication between schools and families is fluid, the relationship and bond between them will also become closer.

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WORDS FROM GIGI –

One Grandmother’s Musings

BY SUSAN WOODALL

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married relatively young, so, at first, there was never the question of when we would start a family. After a number of years of marriage, it started coming up with more frequency, but never from our parents who respected that such a life-changing decision was ours alone.

When the time came, I was beyond excited to share the news with my parents who I knew would be thrilled with the knowledge that they were finally going to be grandparents. My older sister had been married even longer than I had with no mention of children in her future, so this would have them jumping for joy. Imagine my surprise when the response from my mother was, “Is this a joke?” instead of “Oh my goodness, we are so happy.”

It was then that I learned my sister had called only moments before to share the news that she was, in fact, expecting. My parents thought we were playing a trick on them. Neither of us knew at the time of our calls that the other was pregnant. Our daughters were born just 19 days apart.

Although my parents lived several

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states away, they made it a point to be in their granddaughters’ lives as much as possible. Our girls would get cards and letters, surprise packages and phone calls from them just to let them know that they might be out-of-sight, but never out-of-mind. Visits meant fun -- whether going to special places or spending the day baking cookies, doing a craft, playing games, swimming, setting up a lemonade stand, playing dress-up, etc. Our daughters’ memories of their grandparents are ones I hope my grandchildren will have of me.

On particularly hectic days when my patience was wearing thin, I wondered if I was ever going to see the day when they grew up and got along. Their dad gave me a hug and told me that the day when they would leave home would come all too quickly -- he was so right. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, they were driving, graduating from high school and college, getting jobs and getting married. It was now my turn to wait to hear the magical words, “You are going to be grandparents!”

And wait we did. Six and a half years after she married, our eldest

daughter presented us with our first granddaughter. Several people said to me, “Just wait ‘til you’re a grandparent; it’s the best.” How could it be better than having your own children, I wondered? I think the “best” comes in seeing how your children raise their children. You see and hear things that you did for them and said to them. I am so proud of the way my daughters and sons-in-law are bringing up their children. They are growing up with values, ethics and faith. They are learning from an early age to be kind and caring of others and to give of themselves to their communities.

As a grandparent (now numbering six precious ones -- ages nine years down to nine months) it is important that I listen to my children and follow their directives. That can be difficult at times when putting that adorable little face in a time-out, but to not do it would be undermining their parents. These are not my children to raise, but they are mine to dote on, be proud of, enjoy and love to the fullest -- with the occasional spoiling just because I can!

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Kick Off the New Year with Read-Alouds

BY DEBBIE LINVILLE

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love new beginnings of all kinds, but I especially love the “permission” a new calendar year provides to purposefully fold in a new routine. I would like to suggest making 2017 the “Year of the Read-Aloud” in your home! Research supports what parents and educators have known for a very long time...that instilling the joy of reading early in life has huge payoffs in the K–12 academic journey. Over 75 years of SAT data show that children who are read to at home score considerably higher than those children who do not have this experience. Why? The vocabulary in children’s literature is, overall, three times richer than that in typical parent-child conversations.

THE BENEFITS OF READING ALOUD: “The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” ~ Anderson et al., Becoming a Nation of Readers • It instills the habits and values of a literate life.

• It leads children to discover the joy and power of reading.

• Reading aloud encourages children to broaden their interests and tastes in texts.

• It increases attention span and listening skills.

• It fosters background knowledge of universal concepts.

• Reading aloud helps children interpret their lives by relating to texts of all kinds.

• It promotes informed conversations about a wide range of topics.

CHILDREN LOVE READ-ALOUDS: There are many reasons to make reading aloud a daily event at home, but perhaps the most important reason to read aloud to children is that they desire it! In fact, a recent survey by Scholastic (2014) found the following: • More than half of children age zero five (54%) are read aloud to at home. This declines to only one in three children

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ages six–eight (34%) and to one in six children ages nine– eleven (17%); four in ten children ages six–eleven who were read texts aloud at home (40%) say they wished their parents had continued reading aloud to them.

• When it comes to being read aloud to at home, only 17% of parents of children ages nine–eleven read aloud and yet 83% of children ages six–seventeen say they loved or liked it a lot—the main reason being it was a special time with parents.

READ-ALOUD RESOLUTIONS: “Every time we read to a child, we’re sending a ‘pleasure’ message to the child’s brain. You could even call it a commercial, conditioning the child to associate books and print with pleasure.” ~ Jim Trelease, The Read-Aloud Handbook 1. Commit to making read-aloud a regular part of your daily routine. Experts agree that it takes two months for a new behavior to become a habit. Make read-alouds a priority, and in time, it will be an automatic part of family life.

2. Keep the read-aloud enjoyable. This could easily be the best 20 minutes of the day!

3. Let your children see you reading for pleasure—books, magazines, poetry, newspapers, etc. You are modeling for them that reading is a desirable activity.

4. Make frequent trips to the local public library to exchange read-aloud

titles. Be intentional in helping your child continually widen his or her reading diet!

5. Have a text (or two) with you wherever you are—this presses home the message that reading is portable; it is not just a home or school activity.

6. Create fun places to read together, in addition to the routine “reading space.”

A fort made of sofa cushions or a card table draped with a sheet can be highly enticing places to share a great text!

7. Celebrate holidays and special occasions with the gift of books.

Children cherish a book that has been selected just for them. Whether your child receives books to add to their personal library, or gives “paper friends” to others, this is an important component of growing lifelong readers.

8. Talk, talk, talk about the texts you are reading, have read, and plan to read— celebrating the joy of a fascinating text is what good readers (and listeners) do!

9. Mix it up ead fiction, non-fiction, poetry, newspapers, magazines for children, picture books, graphic novels, wordless books, chapter books, joke books, etc.

10. Be a drama king or queen. Use your voice as a prop by changing your tone, volume, pitch, and pace to bring the text to life. Reading with expression is not only wonderfully fun for the listener, it encourages children to do the same.

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CHILDREN’S CHURCH

BRAND NEW

BY CINDY KEIGER

“The Lord’s compassion [love and goodness]…is new every morning.” ~ Lamentations 3:22, 23

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you get a new game for Christmas or a new doll or some new pajamas? Have you seen a new movie lately? Maybe you made a new friend. And now a new year has just started. How amazing is that? Happy New Year!

We love shiny, new things, but I’m not talking about throwing out all your old toys and clothes and begging for new. Remember, these little stories should help us learn more about God. So, does God like new things? Yes, indeed! He’s a creator, and a creator makes stuff. If you’ve ever made anything, then you’re a creator; and whatever you make is brand new…even if you made it out of something old or broken.

Think about the morning. ach morning od gives us a brand new day. Think about flowers and trees and grass. In the fall they start looking sad and wilty. In the cold winter, you might think they’re dead. But, guess what? In the spring, God makes them grow, and they’re new again.

There are many stories in the Bible of people who were living in a sad or bad way, but God gave them a brand new life. Maybe you have heard about the bad man named Saul. God knocked him over, made him blind for a while, but then gave him a new life, and even a new name—Paul. Paul stopped being mean and, instead, started helping others and telling them about Jesus.

The verse at the beginning of this story tells us that God’s love and his kindness are new every morning! The Bible also says, “Anyone who belongs to Christ [Jesus] has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). If you want this new life that lasts forever, all you have to do is ask Jesus to come and make you new. You can say something like this: “Jesus, I want to belong to you. Please wash away all the bad and make me new. Help me to know you better and live a life that makes you happy. Thank you!”

When you ask Jesus to make you new, he changes the inside of you. You’ll still look the same, but, little by little, you’ll grow to be the very best you. A new life is God’s gift to you, and this new life lasts forever! Happy New Year! Happy New You!

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HAPPINESS IS OVER-RATED

BY TAMI RUMFELT

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friend who has been struggling with some tough issues recently declared, “There is no such thing as a happy life!” She’d hit a place of frustration and desperation, and felt that the possibility of ever finding true happiness was slipping further out of her reach.

Here’s the thing. She’s right! There is no such thing as a “happy life.” The truth is that while we may all have moments of happiness in our lives, those moments are temporary and fleeting. We live in a fallen world where bad stuff happens all the time. A happy life is a fantasy. And, if a happy life is what you or I are after, we will almost always be disappointed.

Now, a life of purpose is an entirely different thing, and it is entirely attainable. To live a life of purpose is to recognize that you have a unique set of gifts, passions, and experiences, and then to seek ways to use those things to bless and serve others. A life of purpose is sometimes happy and sometimes heartbreaking.

It’s exciting and exhausting. It’s adventurous and all-consuming. When you are living with purpose, you feel both right at home and completely out of your comfort zone at the same time. And, it’s awesome.

Do yourself a favor. Don’t ask God for happiness.

Ask him for purpose. Ask him to show you what you were made to do and where the world needs you the most. Then ask him for the courage to surrender whatever might be holding you back from the work you’ve been called to do.

Don’t Forget This Resolution H

appy New Year! Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Maybe, in addition to eating healthier, exercising more and spending more time with your family, you could make a resolution to be more intentional about supporting and encouraging your pastor and his family.

Here are three specific ways you can follow through with this goal: • Commit to pray at least once per week for your pastor. Pray for his family, his ministry and for protection from spiritual attack.

• At least once each month, tell your pastor a specific thing he she did or said that helped you in some way.

• Take your pastor out for coffee or lunch at least once this year with no hidden agendas, problems or criticisms to share.

Use the time just to talk, laugh, and most importantly, listen.

Just imagine what great things would happen if everyone in your church made (and kept) the same resolution! Share this idea, and #BeTheOne to resolve to care for your pastor and his or her family throughout 2017.

I’m pretty sure that once you have grabbed hold your purpose and have begun living it out, you’ll discover that happiness is over-rated, anyway.

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My Grace-Full Life: An Introduction

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Welcome

join him. My walk was still very lukewarm, but at least I was in church, right?

to “My race-Full Life,” a new column in Forsyth Family’s Faith and Family section. You may recognize my byline; I’ve been writing for Forsyth Magazines since 2008. But what you may not know is my personal testimony.

This past summer, I got tired of being tepid. I wanted to be serious about my faith. It started with daily Bible reading. I have a chronological Bible that I had bought during a previous attempt to re-establish a relationship with God, but being a slightly OCD-personality, always felt that I needed to wait until January 1st to start it. I was so proud of myself. It was mid-July, and I took my Bible on my back porch and read my daily passage. I closed my Bible and went on my way.

I grew up in a Christian family and attended a Christian school. I could recite dozens of Bible verses and always won at Sword Drills. I made a profession of faith when I was in elementary school. However, even then, I knew it wasn’t sincere. It was an impulse decision made when a friend went to the front for her own profession. I pretended to make one too that day, so I wouldn’t be up there by myself.

This went on for a month. I read my Bible, followed by two online devotions that come to my inbox (“Proverbs 31 Ministries” and “In Touch Ministries”), then started my day.

Everyone who knew me assumed I was a Christian, but I knew I wasn’t. When I was 16, I spoke to my pastor, and the following Sunday, I joined him at the front of the church. He explained to the congregation about our conversation and my decision. I asked to be baptized a second time, and he accommodated my request.

After a month, I realized I needed to include prayer in my new routine. I wanted to talk TO God, not AT God, but it all felt awkward and unnatural. Finally, I realized that our prayers to God are so personal, including the method in which we pray. I started a prayer journal to share my thoughts and feelings with God in writing. As I’ve grown stronger in my faith and gotten to know God better, I have learned what it means to pray without ceasing.

I knew that the life of a Christian wasn’t meant to be full of sunshine and daisies. But I’m ashamed to say that in my first true test to lean on the Lord I failed miserably. Family drama played out in front of everyone in the church and instead of turning to my Heavenly Father and asking for help, I ran. I was so young in my faith and even though I had been raised in the Word, I hadn’t made it a personal part of my day. Looking back, that was a huge mistake. A young Christian, even one raised on the Gospel, needs personal time with God.... But more on that later....

ow, the first hour of my day is given to od through Bible reading, devotions, and prayer. I have a routine, but most of all, I have a personal relationship with Christ.

Years passed. I got married, had a son, and got divorced. I made some bad decisions. I never lost my belief, but it was my relationship with God that was lacking. I visited churches occasionally, but never found a new church home. I tried several times to “Get right with God,” but never quite got there. Then, I met Wayne.

For months, I’ve learned to listen to God, talk to Him, read His Word…. I thank Him for His countless blessings and ask for forgiveness...all of this has led to the most race-Full days of my life. Life isn’t perfect, and isn’t meant to be. When you trip and fall through life, there is One who can pick you up, dust you off, and set you right again.... My goal is to live my life in a way that brings joy and honor to my Creator. To surrender my will and accept His. To trust that His grace is always sufficient.

My husband and I met in late 2009 and married in 2011. Wayne went to church regularly, and I began to

A life full of grace is possible because it’s by God’s grace we are saved.

God saved you by his grace when you believed.

And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. ~ Ephesians 2:8-9

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New Year, New Route

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we round up our holiday seasons and many begin packing away the festive decorations, January, and each New Year, often mark an opportunity to have a new life.

This January I have a new route. A driving route: from home to work and work to home. After over a year of renting in WinstonSalem, my husband and I purchased our first home in Lewisville.

These two homes have different addresses and post offices, Winston-Salem and Lewisville, but the commute time is the same.

Our rental home, with a Winston address, was just as close to the church as the new home in Lewisville is. However, ust because the commute time is the same does not mean the drive is the same! My daily drive is very different.

Every day, rather than a quick jaunt on 421 up a few exits, I now have the privilege to drive through this community which I am appointed to serve. My new route has gifted me with a new connection to the town and its people. I pray daily on my commute, as I pass buildings where these lovely people live and serve. I pray for the firemen on Lewisville-Clemmons d, the students, teachers & volunteers as I pass the Elementary School, and the people who inhabit the homes along Shallowford Rd., both those with manicured lawns and those with porches near collapse. And it’s absolutely wonderful!

As an Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, I serve in an itinerate system: we move ministry locations for the good of the whole united church. When I was first appointed to Sunrise MC in Lewisville, I heard from our Bishop, “Jennifer, your

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new church family is Sunrise, but you are appointed to serve Lewisville: all of Lewisville; the people who make the community of Lewisville, not ust the community of Sunrise.” This new daily drive is an unexpected joy, and the new opportunity to be with and with-in the community warms my heart.

I confess I had no idea how much of Lewisville I was missing, how disconnected I truly was, until I began this new habit of driving through and praying along the way. How could I serve a community if I was not a part of it? How can I love the people if I am not with them?

The same is true of our Christian faith, as well. I imagine God shared those same sentiments: How can I serve my people best if I do not become human myself? How can I convey my deep love and hope for the world’s redemption if I cannot be with them— to share in their life? Carlo Carretto writes from his Christian perspective: “The whole story of salvation is the story of God who comes.” Our God chose to be with us in Jesus Christ and continues to be with us through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Consider, this January, whom you serve “for” and whom you serve “with.” Do you serve for those at the soup kitchen or with those at the soup kitchen? Do you pray for social justice and racial equality, or do you stand with others in peaceful protest? If God chose to be with us, shouldn’t we, in turn, choose to be with others? Perhaps this January, we can start a new route and a new way as well.

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What’s In a Denomination?

BY DENISE HEIDEL AND MALLORY HARMON

When

it comes to faith, what’s in a denomination? There are thousands of denominations, the sects that outline their specific beliefs,

in the Christian church. In

orth Carolina, the top five denominations are Southern

Baptists, Methodists, Non-Denominational, Catholic, and Presbyterian. To better understand these denominations, we’ve done a little research about each one.

Of all the variations of the Baptist denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention is the largest and is also the largest body of Protestant believers in the United States. The core belief of the Southern Baptist faith is rooted in the Gospel—that salvation is available only through faith in Jesus Christ as God’s Son and His death and resurrection. The Southern Baptists teach that we are all born as sinners; that the acceptance of God’s gift of salvation is the only way to redeem ourselves, because it’s by grace we are saved. When salvation is received, the new believer is promised everlasting life, as written in Scripture. The Southern Baptists also believe in total immersion in water at baptism, following a profession of faith as a symbolic gesture of a person’s old life dying away (under the water), and being risen out of the waters as a new person, resurrected to a new life with Jesus Christ.

This denomination holds that salvation is given by God’s grace through faith alone.

Methodists differ from the Roman Catholic Church, in that they do not believe in transubstantiation—the bread and wine of communion changing physically into the body and blood of Christ. The United Methodist denomination practices infant baptism, but also participates in a reaffirmation of baptismal vows when salvation is accepted.

From a church policy perspective, Methodist pastors are presided over, and appointed by, a bishop. Additionally, the clergy can move from church to church within a region (a connexional model) at the instruction of the bishop. This helps the churches of a particular region stay connected to one another and not necessarily dependent on a single minister. Methodists hold to the ordination of women. The first ordained woman in the church was Sarah Crosby, appointed directly by John Wesley in 1761.

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Methodism is a Reformed denomination that follows the teachings of John Wesley.

The Non-Denominational church was formed when a group of Christians,

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growing tired of the political conflict within the Church community, decided to form churches without denominational oversight. Each Non-Denominational church functions as an independent entity.

There is, by definition, no accountability or other formal relationship between these churches, and each creates its own set of rules and standards. Thus, there is no necessarily uniform belief system for this “group” of churches; each is unique. However, Non- Denominational congregations tend to interpret the Bible in a more literal context, with little room for symbolism or nuance. Additionally, most of these churches participate in Believer’s Baptism—the baptism of professing Christians, not infants.

The history of the Catholic Church begins with Jesus Christ as the foundation, and the Apostle Peter as the first Pope of the Church, a reference to the story in the Bible when Jesus Christ declares that Peter is the rock on which He would build His church. Catholics embrace the Bible as the inspired Word of God. The church embraces seven sacraments

(Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick). Some of the primary differences between Catholic and Protestant believers include the Catholic belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was born without Original Sin. Catholics also believe in Purgatory as a place where the soul is purified before entering heaven, while Protestants do not believe in the existence of Purgatory. Finally, while most Protestants believe communion to be a symbolic act, Catholics believe in transubstantiation at communion (meaning the host and the wine are more than symbolic—they literally become the body and blood of Christ).

In regard to church leadership, the Pope is the worldwide leader of the Catholic faith. Under the Pope, the hierarchy includes Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and Clergy, which includes Priests and Deacons. The Cardinals advise the Pope and, upon his death, elect a new Pope from their group. Archbishops oversee a specific area of churches, while Bishops minister over local/regional church government. Priests are ordained ministers who are assigned to specific

congregations. All of these positions are held by unmarried men. A Deacon, on the other hand, may be a married man and he can assist the priest of a church with certain sacraments.

Presbyterian During the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin laid the foundation for what is now known as the Presbyterian denomination.

Presbyterians hold to Consubstantiation, the belief that the bread and wine offered at Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, do not physically change into, but merely represent, the body and blood of Christ.

Presbyterians perform infant baptism as the promise of the parents and congregation to raise the child in the fear and admonition of the Lord. However, they do not believe that baptism is equivalent to salvation; this happens only when the believer has professed his or her faith in God and belief in Christ’s death and resurrection.

The Presbyterian belief can be outlined through the five points of Calvinism, which are commonly represented by the acronym, T LIP. The first point (the “T”

in T LIP) is Total Depravity. This is the belief that humanity is born into sin, is spiritually dead, and hopeless without the intervention of the Holy Spirit. The points after this necessarily follow, due to the fact that mankind has no hope of redemption on its own. Unconditional Election (the “ ”) is the second point, defined as od intervening by making himself known to individual sinners. Limited Atonement (the idea that not all humans will be saved) and Irresistible Grace (if God chooses someone they will ultimately follow him) are the third and fourth points. The “P” in T LIP stands for “Perseverance of the Saints.” This is the security that once a person has become a Christian, they will not fall from grace.

Presbyterian congregations are led

by Elders, who are responsible for the spiritual health of the church, and Deacons, who take care of the church funds and the needy in the community.

The Elders of each particular church meet quarterly with other Elders in their region in a group known as a “Presbytery.”

Annual meetings of all Elders are called the “General Assembly.”

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top three 2 16 ew ear’s esolutions were: Lose weight, get healthy, and find balance in our daily lives. The average person discards these resolutions before January’s end. We say things like “When you have children, life gets crazy,” or maybe you think you have too much on your plate. But what if I suggested the answer is as simple as what is on your plate?

Resolutions are easier to keep when we do them together. Families everywhere are making a commitment to be healthier, and it couldn’t be a better time to do it! Childhood obesity is at an all-time high in the United States. According to the CDC and the American Heart Association, “One in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese.” That is up 7% from 1980 and nearly triple the rate in 1963. Childhood obesity brings with it a whole host of potential problems that previously existed only in adults.

Some include high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and elevated blood cholesterol levels. These children are also likely to suffer low self-esteem and depression. Let’s face it, moms, we worked hard for 4 weeks to create these perfect beings, we can’t let a little thing like poor nutrition ruin that, right? f course, we could point fingers at school lunches or curtailed recess policies, even genetics. But these are out of our control. However, we CAN control what they eat and the activities we share with them outside of school. And that will make all the difference.

Life is busy, I know. When our kids were in school, there were days when I felt successful if they were dressed and made it to school on time WITH their backpack Packing a healthy lunch? I thought you only did that for field trips.

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Today it is easier than ever to crack the healthy lunch code. There’s an app for that!

“Shopwell” is an app designed by licensed nutritionists that helps take out all the guesswork. It is available free for smartphones, tablets, and indle Fire. Here’s how it works: download the app and set up your profile. ou will need to enter your age, gender, and name. It will then ask you what your goals are, for example: weight loss, healthy diet, specific health condition management, and even allergies. It is important to be as specific as you can, so that the app can really work for you. Next, it will ask if there are foods you’d like to avoid, such as gluten, peanuts, soy, sesame, wheat, tree nuts, corn, and sulfites.

This app also allows you to create and save grocery lists, find foods that match your needs (and offer alternatives), and provides a complete nutritional breakdown for each item. Sync it up to your local grocery store, and you are ready to start scanning! I highly recommend this app. As a mother, teacher and school director, if I had this app, I think it would have made all the difference.

Making a choice to have a healthier family is a group effort. Studies show that children who are involved in the planning and preparation of meals are more likely to eat them, and will become more adventurous eaters! In addition to a healthier diet, the American Heart Association recommends at least 60 minutes of exercise each day for children and families, like family bike rides or walks. By changing a few simple routines (with the help of technology) your family will have a healthier, happier New Year.

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I’LL BE A GREAT MOM WHEN...

BY LAURA SIMON, Guest Blogger with Triad Moms on Main

As

I write this, I am preparing to uproot my family from our hometown of over a decade to move to the Winston-Salem area. In addition to my full-time job as a teacher, I have ongoing freelance projects, a house to sell, a house to buy, movers to hire, and a whole house of memories to pack up and load onto a truck. Oh—and I guess my three kids probably need food and clean laundry, and more than a little assurance that this is an adventure and not a bad dream.

Frankly, I could use a little assurance myself.

When we bought our house in Kentucky, we were primarily captivated by the enormous fenced backyard. I could see our children playing outside for hours on end, pretending to sail a pirate ship from the clubhouse, climbing the enormous silver maple, and picking sugar snap peas from the garden. I planned to shoo them outside as soon as they inhaled their breakfasts, serve them lunch on the patio, and possibly invite them in for dinner before sending them straight to the tub. And that has happened…a handful of times.

The truth is, there were a lot of days we could have been outside and weren’t. Sometimes because I was too tired or busy to supervise, sometimes because it was easier to turn on the TV. I work hard in and out of the home; I gave myself a pass on the outdoor time because we had a whole lifetime to enjoy the yard in our forever home. What’s one day, right? And now I’m pricing companies to break down our playset for the move, finding a family to take over our trampoline, and wishing we’d made the most of our massive backyard instead of taking it for granted.

I’ve been giving myself a lot of free passes lately: tons of TV while I make phone calls and respond to e-mails, processed meals instead of the homemade we are used to eating, and perhaps… just perhaps…I let one child wear the same pair of underwear three days in a row because the rest of his options were still in the dryer.

pass on the harder parts of parenting: there’s been a lot of angry outbursts, impatience, and words that aren’t exactly kind…from me. I’ve been excusing my behavior because I’m exhausted, worried, and unsure of what to do next. “We’ll be settling into our new home at the end of May,” I tell myself. “Then I’ll be able to relax and enjoy parenting. I’ll calm down then.”

That’s not true, though, and lately, I’ve realized that now is perhaps the most critical time to be the parent I want to be.

Tomorrow does not come with a guarantee. This is when I model to my children what it means to work hard, to be patient, to ask for help, to make time for what is important. Now is the critical time to read that extra story, listen to that (totally irrational) complaint, and hold that cuddle for a few extra minutes. The parent I am in the hard, stressful times in life is truly the parent I am. I may not be making Pinterest cupcakes, but I am teaching my children how to behave in times of crisis. Right now, my behavior doesn’t differ much from my four-year-old’s tantrums. It is time for me to shift my priorities.

I’m a planner; it is one of my biggest strengths, but it has also become my greatest weakness. I’m so busy planning for our future in a new state that I’m missing out on the right now, glorious backyard and all.

When my family settles into life in North Carolina, I do hope things will slow down. I am excited to explore the community that so many of you know and love and to spend more time at home with my own children. I also know that every stage in life comes with a unique set of challenges, and our time in the Triad will be no different.

Tomorrow might be very different than what I’ve planned, and if I want to be the parent my kids need, I have to start now.

Moving is hard, and I’m doing everything I can to stay afloat. The thing that bothers me is that I’ve also been giving myself a free

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Homemade, Made Easy

BY VONDA HENDERSON

Who

doesn’t appreciate a homemade gift? How about some homemade meals from friends and family to help you celebrate the pending birth of your child, and make life a bit easier for the new parents? Sounds like a great and fun idea!

Pat Gattis, the new owner of Dream Dinners since April of this year, is looking forward to helping get baby showers and other fun

events planned; all with the goal, in his words, “of helping you get dinner on the table.” The overall purpose of the Dream Dinners concept is “Homemade, Made Easy.” Recognizing that time is valuable, and new parents probably value that more than most, Pat and his staff look forward to doing their part to help put nutritious meals on your table, usually in under 30 minutes.

To get things started, the host/hostess simply contacts Pat at Dream Dinners to place the party order and get it on the schedule. Party hosts will have access to the store an hour before the event to decorate, and can bring in stacks/cakes, etc. Perhaps a “baby reveal” opportunity might be in the plans. The store can host from 12 to 14 guests as a private party. Each guest will prepare two meals, using the menu offered for that particular month. Cost is minimal, $30 per person. The new-to-be parents will have several weeks of meals prepped and ready to cook, usually in less than 30 minutes. What a time-saver!

Bringing home a new baby, without having to worry about routine things like cooking, is certainly a thoughtful, appreciated gesture.

It frees up time that you can spend with the new baby. If you’re lucky, maybe one or two of the guests who put the meals together might decide to drop by to do the cooking for you. Sounding better and better, right?

Pat’s vision for the Clemmons Dream Dinners is to become an integral part of the community. Helping get families around the dinner table is one of those goals. Kenton is a regular guest at Dream Dinners. As he shared, “I’ve been coming to Dream Dinners for about six months and assemble meals for my family twice a month. It’s so much easier to prep meals here.” Pat shared that some guests make their trip to Dream Dinners an

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a particular side dish. They are as yummy as the main course. Pat mentioned the Bacon Mac & Three Cheese as a favorite.

Each month the Dream Dinners menu selections change; the January menu is now available on the website. The overall experience is easy (all the measuring tools are clearly marked), and the staff are available to help with any questions.

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Wake Forest Bioethics Graduate Program

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all come face-to-face with issues of bioethics at some point during our lives, whether through an aging parent’s treatment choices and end-of-life directives or, on a deeply personal level, in struggling with in-vitro fertilization or genetic testing.

Known as the ongoing discussion — and, more often than not, the debate — of ethical standards, bioethics is a crucial topic, and not just for doctors. Its social and moral issues are also heavily weighted in the media and influenced by public opinion. Political and economic factors nearly always affect these topics as well.

At Wake Forest University, a highly successful graduate program has been designed to encourage students—largely health care professionals who have been inspired to return for this vital master’s degree — to practice, teach, and research bioethics in the “ongoing conversation” that affects us all. Wake Forest University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers an exciting Masters of Arts in Bioethics program that works closely with the University’s Center for Bioethics, Health & Society. The Master of Arts degree can complement a variety of other advanced degrees and offer new directions for career opportunities for both present and future health care workers.

Gerardo Maradiaga, MA (2012) and Bioethics Project Coordinator, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, notes the wonderful diversity within the program. “The program has graduates who are doctors and nurses who practice in multiple specialties, such as hospice and palliative care or neonatology; lawyers involved in health care policy and research oversight; researchers engaged in various dimensions of biomedicine; and hospital chaplains who typically serve on their hospital’s ethics committee, to name a few.”

A 30-credit hour program — 24 hours of course work and six thesis hours — is ideal for health care providers, researchers, lawyers, professionals in religion, health, research administration and those in the biotechnology industry. As a well-respected liberal arts university with its own professional schools in medicine, law, divinity and business, Wake Forest has a national focus and countless resources, which adds to the appeal of joining the program. With small

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This is a shining example of theory meeting practice.

As controversial ethical issues continue to arise from the infinite new possibilities brought about by amazing advances in biology and medicine, bioethics will continue to be an ongoing conversation with a never-ending conclusion. At the heart of these conversations are topics such as a patient’s right to learn about, and accept or refuse, certain procedures; end-of-life issues, such as withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining measures and palliative sedation; along with in-vitro fertilization, abortion, organ donation, and even cloning.

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Current program participants — health care workers and other professionals alike—agree this course of study simply makes them better at their chosen profession. Many are doctors and nurses who already work in hospice care and who know firsthand that in the world of medicine that seems black and white, there are many gray areas when it comes to providing complete and compassionate patient care.

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Girl Scouts Celebrates 100th Anniversary

of the First Known Sale of Cookie

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Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) announced today the movement-wide celebration of the 100th season of Girl Scouts selling cookies. A century ago, girls started participating in what would evolve into the largest entrepreneurial training program for girls in the world: the Girl Scout Cookie Program®, through which girls learn the essential skills they need to become effective leaders, manage finances, and gain self-sufficiency and confidence in handling money.

To commemorate this banner year for the organization, the highly-anticipated Girl Scout S’mores™ cookies are now available, joining classics like Thin Mints and Shortbreads.

The sale of cookies by Girl Scouts had humble beginnings, born as a way for troops to finance activities. The first known sale of cookies by irl Scouts occurred in 1917, when the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma, baked cookies and sold them in its high school cafeteria as a service project.

“We are excited to celebrate this important milestone with our Girl Scouts!” said Lane Cook, C of SCP2P. “ ach box of irl Scout cookies helps girls fulfill their dreams, follow their passions, take the lead in their lives and communities and change the world. Today, nearly 1 million Girl Scouts participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. All of the net revenue raised through the Girl Scout Cookie Program—100 percent of it—stays with the local council and troops.

Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Thanks-A-Lots, Lemonades, and Shortbreads return for the 2017 season.

The new S’mores is a crispy graham cookie double-dipped in a crème icing and enrobed in a chocolatey coating. It is vegan and free of artificial colors, preservatives, and partially hydrogenated oils. The last new Girl Scout Cookie— gluten free Trios—was introduced in 2015. Except for the Trios, which will retail for $5 per package, all other cookies will remain $4 per package.

For those who don’t have a Girl Scout connection, consumers can e-mail their name, phone number and address to cookies@girlscoutsp2p.org. Consumers can also visit www.girlscoutcookies.org to find local cookies or download the cookie mobile app. Further questions can be directed to a local GSCP2P location, including the Asheville Service Center, 828-252-4442; Gastonia Service Center, 704-864-3245; Hickory Service Center, 828-328-2444; and Triad Service Center, 336-274-8491.

About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont: Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 112 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout programs within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves nearly 14,000 girls and 6,400 adult volunteers in 40 counties, and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.

About Girl Scouts of the USA: We’re 2.8 million strong—2 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl.

She organized the first irl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, eorgia, and every year since, we’ve made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We’re the pre-eminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscouts.org.

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St. Patrick’s Day Treats

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION & EMILY DODSON

Recipes Fit for a King

BY DENISE HEIDEL

January 8th would have been the King’s birthday…the “King of Rock ‘n Roll,” that is….

As a parent, even you may be too young to remember “The King,” but even almost 40 years after his death, his legacy continues. So, turn on some “Jailhouse Rock” or “Blue Suede Shoes,” and cook up some Elvis favorites with the kids!

FRIED PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SANDWICHES Ingredients: ½ c. butter ¾ c. peanut butter (crunchy preferred) 3 Tbsp. of honey 1 ½ tsp. of cinnamon 2 – 3 ripe bananas 8 slices of bread 4 slices of bacon (optional)

ELVIS’ FAMILY MEATLOAF Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey)

1 package of Blue Raspberry Kool-Aid

1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground pepper ½ c. chopped onion

Directions:

½ c. chopped celery

Mix the Kool-Aid with club soda.

3 slices of bread, stale and crumbled

Add the pineapple juice.

½ c. wheat germ

Add Splenda to taste.

In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon.

1 can tomato juice

Arrange the bananas on the bread and put the other slices of bread on top.

Spread the outside of the bread with butter.

Melt 3 Tbsp, of butter in a skillet.

Grill the sandwiches on both side until golden brown.

It is said that Elvis ate his fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches with bacon. If you’re feeling brave, add a slice of cooked bacon to each sandwich before grilling!

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1 c. pineapple juice Splenda (to taste)

2 eggs

Spread the peanut butter mixture on four slices of bread.

1 liter of club soda

2 cloves of garlic, pressed

Directions:

Slice the bananas into ¼” slices.

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Directions: Sauté the onions and celery to soften them.

Combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, pressed garlic, onions, celery, bread crumbs, and wheat germ.

Beat the eggs and mix into the meat mixture.

Put in a loaf pan and pour tomato juice on top.

Bake at 375º for 35 minutes.

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Kernersville HOUSE OF FASHION

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of August 24th, a new boutique has arrived at its first physical location Irma’s House of Fashion is a clothing boutique run by its namesake, Irma Betty-Scott, a driven and passionate businesswoman. Irma’s House of Fashion was initiated as an online business, due to Irma’s eagerness to provide style to her demographic. She acquired funds for her online business with the image in her mind’s eye of a quaint storefront of her very own. Finally, she was able to open her official location on North Main Street in Kernersville.

“This has been a thirty-year dream of mine,” says Irma. Her mission, however, to serve men and woman quality clothing at an affordable price, is still steadfast. This has been the emphasis that Irma has focused on while establishing her business, because she understands that it is difficult to find high-end designer clothing at a reasonable price.

And she has succeeded in providing high-quality clothing for all budgets while maintaining beautiful styles and fashionable products.

Irma provides the community with a much-needed supply of formal wear for men, women, and even boys on her comprehensive website and in her new store location. Her website offers dresses, jewelry, hats, and choir robes. “What I enjoy most about my shop is being able to see each shopper’s satisfaction when they find exactly what they are looking for,” Irma says.

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Her style expertise and knowledge of how to please a shopper is displayed elegantly in her peaceful and spacious store interior. The shop is comprised of a tasteful hat collection, racks of elegant suits and dresses, and delicate flower pins created by business associate Tonya Verbal. Her in-store selection also includes denim items and a wardrobe of gently used clothing at a discount. She provides options for all sizes with the service demographic focus on ages 25 and up.

Irma’s House of Fashion is stocked with men’s suits ideal for church, formal parties, and the workplace. It is simple to create a dapper look with the selection of three-piece suits, spit-shine shoes, and handsome ties. Customers can accessorize with pocket kerchiefs, watches, hats, decorative suspenders and socks. Irma is ready and waiting for your business and is eager to accommodate your particular style. Irma insists that positivity and passion are what keeps her business thriving. She is dedicated to serving Forsyth men and women by making their lives brighter, and providing classically handsome attire for church and business.

Running a business has never been an easy task, and for Irma, it has been a uniquely challenging adventure. She explains, “I get through bad times because the rewards are so much more than money.” Irma is a woman with a passion; one that has led her to a booming business here in Forsyth County. She is dedicated to pursuing her passion every single day and offering her expertise and gorgeous merchandise to those in her community.

As the holidays arrive, Irma is eager to supply her customers with the proper apparel for Thanksgiving celebrations, Christmas parties, candlelight services, holiday get-togethers, and every other occasion that may arise during these months of festivity. Irma’s House of Fashion has everything you need to brighten up the holiday season with a stunning new outfit or a vibrant piece of jewelry that will turn heads all winter.

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St. Leo Catholic School Learning through Faith and Love

BY MARTIE EMORY

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the oldest Catholic school still operating in the Winston-Salem area, St. Leo Catholic School, is a beacon of learning and unconditional acceptance for its 255 students.

Founded in 1953, today’s version of St. Leo School includes traditional kindergarten through eighth grade, along with a part-time preschool program for three and four-year-olds. A carefully chosen team of compassionate, growth-oriented teachers and staff guides the students of St. Leo with dedication to the school’s mission of educating the whole child within the framework of Gospel values and Catholic traditions.

Proud to have been nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon school since 2005, St. Leo also considers molding respectful, responsible citizens of their community and the nation an essential part of their school’s mission.

Faith-based in its daily routine, St. Leo attracts Catholic students from Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas, but also welcomes other faiths to join their educational journey.

Principal Joanne M. Brown, who took the helm in 2016, couldn’t be more proud of the content-rich curriculum that not only educates, but encourages and inspires. “My priority is to assure the learning of the whole child,” says Brown. “My role is to inspire and influence, and I believe this is best accomplished by cultivating caring relationships among students, staff, and parents. It is that community of care rooted in Gospel values that creates a faith-filled education for life. veryone is welcome at St. Leo Catholic School.”

Brown holds a Master of Arts in educational administration and a Master of Education in special-needs learners. She brings extensive experience at both the teaching and leadership level to her role as principal.

Students enrolled at St. Leo engage in the finest instruction in religious education, mathematics, science, social studies, English/ language arts, and health fitness education, enhanced by expanded programs that include computer skills, music/ theater arts, library skills, art, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

Throughout every aspect of the curriculum, students are also encouraged to dedicate their efforts towards creative problem solving, even when it means making mistakes, learning from those mistakes, and moving on.

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Developing talents to share with the world is also a schoolwide focus, and extracurricular activities include student council, choir cantors, a variety of clubs with specific academic focuses, and sports endeavors that include track, boys’ and girls’ basketball, cheerleading, co-ed volleyball, and a co-ed golf team.

Of course, there are also exciting plans for the future.

“Our Catholic tradition provides us with a rich history and solid foundation for teaching and learning,” explains Brown.

“We will deepen the development of our professional learning community by providing our teachers with training in current research-based practices and technology, and will implement those practices to further provide our students with personalized, responsive learning experiences that include support and enrichment in a challenging curriculum.” She also emphasizes that students and teachers together will grow in their knowledge of who they are in Christ.

As they prepare to send their students out into the world with unique problem-solving skills and a positive, hope-filled attitude, St. Leo focuses on shaping well-rounded young people who go the extra mile without fear of failure, and who continue to build and share their faith within their community.

One of their major fundraisers at St. Leo Catholic School is a communitywide event. Join students, parents, and faculty on March 18th, 2017, for the 22nd version of their Annual Fun Run/5K/10K, a popular community event that last year attracted 900 runners.

If you feel your child could learn and grow along with St. Leo Catholic School, visit them at 333 Springdale Avenue, in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC, or call 336-748-8252. Find them online at stleocatholic.com to learn more about their curriculum and plans for future growth. Or, stop by their Open House on January 25th from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. St. Leo Catholic School is currently accepting applications for the 2017–2018 school year.

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The greatest benefit of creating a will is having a peace of mind that the following wishes will be taken care of:

North Carolina respects each patient’s right to a natural and peaceful death. With a notarized document through the “Advanced Directives Registry,” each of us can plan our own care by naming an advocate: a person who will act as our personal health care power of attorney, and make decisions based on our wishes. With a document of “directives” in place, it allows family and friends to focus on the last moments with their loved one.

• The administering of your will regarding who will receive specific items or assets, such as family heirlooms, a business or house, as well as appropriating a designated amount of monies to members of the family.

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The one topic that cannot be imagined or easily discussed, for understandable reasons. We believe there are decades to ponder those final days. We think, “I am in great health, and could not possibly die soon.” Yet, the toughest question of all is, how can we leave important decisions to those who may not be strong enough to be our voice? The answer for each of us is to have a written document in place for the protection

The hardest step is encouraging your aging parents, spouse, and children 18 years and older to sit down and fill out the document. (A notary and witnesses must be present to make the document legal.) The conversation can start with: “Can we talk about how you would want to be cared for in the event of sickness?” and “I would feel better if I knew how to support your choices.”

The Advance Directives document can be found at www.caringinfo.org, a National Hospice and Palliative care website.

The Importance of Having a Will

Seventy percent of Americans die without properly making legal arrangements for their especially our spouse family, their estate and property, and finances.

Without a will and the forethought to name an and children. executor to handle final wishes, the family may incur great expenses through the judgment of the court. In the state of North Carolina, a person who dies without a will is termed “intestate.” The law states that in that case assets will be given to the spouse, depending on the number of children, and the distribution of personal property will be made based on its value.

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• A trusted individual will be named as Executor of the estate to undertake all decisions, from burial arrangements to care for children and pets, as well as handling bills, until the estate and finances are finalized.

• The administering of your will regarding whether children are to be placed in the hands of a trusted guardian, and the setting aside of funds to ensure they receive financial care and support.

• The administering of your will regarding whether a “testamentary trust” should be created to hold the property for another’s benefit.

• While North Carolina recognizes a handwritten will, termed “holographic,” and a “nuncupative,” or oral will, based on strict criteria, the changing, if necessary, of such a will through administration to represent your altered interests and wishes.

Dave Ramsey, a spokesman who advocates tips for money management, says one of the best things he has done for his family is creating a “Legacy Drawer” within his home.

Easily accessible, it contains extensive letters of instruction to know where to find legal documents such as a full will and estate plan, all investments, and copies of insurance. Ramsey advises families not to keep final wishes secret, but discuss plans openly, even with teenage children. In the sadness of death, advanced care planning and a will can provide comfort to those leaving this world, and offer complete security and knowledge that everything will be okay.

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When

I tell stories about the experiences I’ve had in my work life over the years, I’m likely to bring up such adventures as floating above Winston-Salem in the Burger King Whopper hot air balloon or bungee jumping out of a different hotair balloon.

The quieter joy that my work has brought me has been spending time with people who find satisfaction in what they’re doing and then writing stories based on those conversations and experiences. Lately, I have been thinking quite a bit about what a gift that life has been.

When I was a kid, I imagined growing up to become a writer. In those days, though, I was quite shy until I got comfortable with someone. So, talking to people I didn’t know wasn’t part of my vision of becoming a writer. I simply imagined pulling stories out of my imagination.

In my 20s, I ended up working as a waiter for a number of years. At the time, I thought of it as a dead-end job.

It was only in retrospect that I saw that the experience was an important step along the way, because it enabled me to become comfortable talking with people I didn’t know. It made it possible for me to be a writer whose stories grew out of talking with people I had just met.

Sometimes, it’s easy to see why people like doing what they do. Teachers are in that category. If you’re cut out for it, focusing on helping young people grow and learn and find themselves is clearly doing od’s work and comes with rich rewards.

Other times, I couldn’t imagine why in the world someone would want to do something before talking to the person. Building a ship in a bottle fell into that category. In telling that story, I like to say that, if I stood before St. Peter and he told me that I would be building ships in a bottle for eternity, I would say, “Surely, I haven’t been that bad.”

But, when I visited with the man, I learned that he liked it so much, in part, because doing it well was possible only if he gave the process 100 percent of his attention, and the time not thinking about anything else in his life made it quite restful. Although nothing the ship-in-a-bottle builder said prompted me to consider taking up the hobby, I could now understand the attraction.

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My work has also given me a much better sense of how deep and rich the goodness in the world is. It’s not just one or two teachers serving students. It’s teacher after teacher. And it’s not just teachers. Our community is filled with people in other roles who have found it rewarding to serve in a particular way.

Sometimes I think about how, if I didn’t have the work I have, I wouldn’t have met the person I am talking with.

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Pets are a part of our families, and for many, the heart of the home. The members of our team are all big advocates for pets and pet adoption. We hope you will consider giving one of these sweet animals a “fur-ever” home with you!

“Jimmy” is a male Terrier mix.

His estimated date of birth is 03/04/2016. “Jimmy” is a fun-loving boy looking for his forever family. He is friendly with people, cats, and other dogs.

He walks well on a leash, rides well in the car. He is a favorite of the youth volunteers, and they ask for him as soon as they come in. “Jimmy” is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and microchipped.

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She is a sweet 2-year-old mix whose favorite activity is sitting on a shelf and looking out the window!

“Fiona” is a female Boxer mix. Her estimated date of birth is 12/22/2015. “Fiona” is a fantastically energetic and friendly girl. She LOVES people and other pups. “Fiona” would be a great dog for outdoor activities and likes to play in water. “Fiona” is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, and microchipped.

“Josie” is a super-sweet senior pointer/mix who would love to go on strolls with you! Together with her friend “Sassy,” this bonded pair are perfect for a quiet, low-key household! Since we can’t bear to separate the two, they will have a reduced adoption fee for both dogs at $25.

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If you are interested in adopting them, fill out an adoption application at www.davienchumane.org or call the adoption center at 336.751.5214.

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“Sassy” is a happy Jack Russell Terrier/mix that would be perfect for a quiet household! Along with her friend “Josie,” these two senior girls would love to live out their days being spoiled rotten! “Sassy” and “Josie” are bonded for life, so they will have a reduced adoption fee for both dogs at $25.

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Midtown Cafe and Dessertery Celebrates 30 Years

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

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30 years, Midtown Cafe and Dessertery has been feeding people of Winston-Salem made-fromscratch, Southern home cooking. The success of this local staple is attributed to many areas, but the unique concept to offer a wide variety of foods throughout the day is perhaps the most important!

“Midtown was started by Scott Gerding, a Wake Forest graduate, as a small dessert café,” said co-owner Jeff Cayton. “‘The Dessertery—Serving Scratch-Made American Desserts’ was the first of its kind and offered the first espresso machine in the area. Scott, who grew up in his parents’ restaurant, The Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, saw an opportunity to grow the brand when Stratford Village shopping center was being built. “We opened as Midtown Cafe and Dessertery in 1995, and it quickly became known as a great place for weekend brunch with family and friends and a great place to meet during the week.”

The sense of community felt at Midtown is one-of-a-kind, and when it is paired with a great staff, great customers, great food and consistency, all in one great, central location…the recipe for success is complete! “Over the years we continued to change and adapt to suit the needs of

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our customers,” explained Cayton. “Our diverse offerings, including breakfast all day, allow us the flexibility. We now have Midtown Market, offering the flavors of Midtown ready to take home, along with 25 scratch-made desserts and other goodies. We also have a great catering department that offers great, fresh variety, delivering to business clients throughout Winston-Salem.”

With all Midtown has to offer, the basic appeal of a comfortable, affordable place to get a delicious dinner for the family is second to none. “Last year, we really started to focus on our dinner business,” Cayton said. “Our specialty is classic comfort entrées and sides that change seasonally and focus on items we source locally as much as we can. Our Local Feature Night started as a way to focus on seasonal items and local businesses that we may not use all the time. We create a special for the night to highlight the items. It is a great way to grow our sense of community. We also have a diverse beer and wine menu, featuring a lot of local options.” This year, Midtown promises even more to look forward to! “We are kicking off January with a Locally Sourced Weekly Dinner Feature and Kids Eat Free, Monday through Wednesday after 4 pm,” added Cayton. “There will also

be our 30-year celebration, local night, spring/summer dinner menu update and engaging our customers by posting our fun specials and features on social media.”

Midtown Cafe and Dessertery has something for everyone at any time of day at a price you can afford in an atmosphere you’ll want to come back to again and again. What more could you ask for? “My favorite dishes are the Spicy Southwestern Omelet, Pinehurst Chicken Grill sandwich and, for dinner, the Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast with braised collard and goat cheese grits,” admitted Cayton. Where else will you find that kind of variety?

Next time you need a night out of the kitchen, head on over to Midtown Cafe and Dessertery, and don’t hesitate to suggest new menu items…Jeff and his team love hearing from customers!

Midtown Cafe and Dessertery is located at 151 South Stratford Road in WinstonSalem. Hours of operation are Sunday– Thursday from 7am–8:30 pm and Friday– Saturday from 7am–9:30 pm. For more information, call 336.724.9800, or visit the website (www.midtowncafews.com) to check out the menu, or sign up for the monthly e-mail that lets you know about the weekly features.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR HERE AT MAC & NELLI’S. WE HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A HAPPY & HEALTHY 2017!

NOW THROUGH JANUARY 2 BRADLEY METHOD NATURAL CHILDBIRTH CLASSES 6:30-8:30pm. Bradley Method natural childbirth classes last 12 weeks and provide thorough preparation for natural childbirth. Topics include nutrition, exercise, relaxation, coaching, 1st and 2nd stages of labor, birth planning, complications and more. Cost: $325. www.bradleybirth.com/lanette.tyler

WEEKLY DINING SPECIALS

NOW THROUGH JANUARY 8

35 CENT WINGS (DINE IN ONLY) TUESDAY AYCE PASTA - $9.95 - HALF PRICE WINE NIGHT! THURSDAY $5.00 CLASSIC BURGER NIGHT FRIDAY AYCE PEEL & EAT SHRIMP - $12.95 FRIDAY & SATURDAY SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB SUNDAY SUNDAY BRUNCH - BLOODY MARY & MIMOSA BAR

10am-5pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Participate in the Design-Build-Test cycle through hands-on discovery. Try out DaVinci’s interlocking bridge and the Exploration Table. Experiment with racetracks, paper airplanes and helicopters, gravity and more! Included with museum admission. sciworks.org

EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS

EVENTS & MUSIC

JANUARY 1ST CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY! 1/2 - MIKE BUSTIN - 6-9PM 1/3 - TRIVIA WITH JONATHAN - 7:30PM 1/4 - KARAOKE WITH DJ CHRIS - 7:30PM 1/5 - MUSIC WITH CORY LUETJEN 7:00PM 1/6 - STEPHEN HENSON - 5-7PM

- BROTHERS PEARL - 8-11PM 1/7 - POPGUNS - 8-11PM 1/9 - MIKE BUSTIN - 6-9PM 1/10 - TRIVIA WITH JONATHAN - 7:30PM 1/11 - KARAOKE WITH DJ CHRIS - 7:30PM 1/12 - MUSIC BY HOOTS - 8-11PM 1/13 - STEPHEN HENSON - 5-7PM SOUTHERN EYES - 9:30PM 1/14 - LILY BROTHERS - 9-12PM 1/16 - MIKE BUSTIN - 6-9PM 1/17 - TRIVIA WITH JONATHAN - 7:30PM 1/18 - KARAOKE WITH DJ CHRIS - 7:30PM 1/19 - BROTHERS PEARL - 7:00PM 1/20 - STEPHEN HENSON - 5-7PM - DELTA SUN - 9-12 1/21 - WILL JONES - 8-11PM 1/23 - MIKE BUSTIN - 6-9PM 1/24 - TRIVIA WITH JONATHAN - 7:30PM 1/25 - KARAOKE WITH DJ CHRIS - 7:30PM 1/26 - MUSIC WITH HOOTS - 8-11PM 1/27 - STEPHEN HENSON - 5-7PM - MORGAN KEENE - 8-11PM 1/28 - TOO MUCH TONI - 9-12 1/30 - MIKE BUSTIN - 6-9PM 1/31 - TRIVIA WITH JONATHAN - 7:30PM

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ENGINEER IT! EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS

NOW THROUGH MARCH 31 (TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS)

THE LIFE OF WILHELMINA CROSSON (EXHIBIT) 9am-5pm, 6136 Burlington Road in Gibsonville.

“Crossroads” explores the life and legacy of Palmer Memorial Institute’s second president, Wilhelmina Marguerita Crosson. The exhibit includes a children’s area featuring hands-on activities and excerpts from Ms. Crosson’s favorite books. www.facebook.com/ CharlotteHawkinsBrownMuseum

NOW THROUGH APRIL 22 A CELEBRATION OF GULLAH ART & CULTURE (TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS) 10am-4:30pm, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University in W-S. This exhibit features original works on this theme by Sea Islands artists from the Red Piano Too Gallery, as well as works by Wake Forest University Professor Katharine Ziff, and objects from the Museum of Anthropology’s collection. http://moa.wfu.edu

NOW THROUGH MAY 3 (WEDNESDAYS) HISPANIC TUTORING 5:30-7pm, 2415 Silas Creek Parkway in W-S. Free academic tutoring and assistance for native Spanish speaking students where English is a second language. We will have adults and teachers to assist with homework and studying. Please bring your textbooks with you. http://stjohnsws.com/events/ hispanic-tutoring/

JANUARY 1-FEBRUARY 19 “ICEVENTURE” EXHIBIT AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF W-S 9am-4pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Decorate

a snowman, collect snowballs, go ice- shing and slide on our sock-skating rink…even if the snow isn’t falling outside. Included with museum admission and free for members. www.childrensmuseumofws.org

JANUARY 3 HOMESCHOOL/SMALL GROUP DAY AT SCIWORKS 10am-12pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Programs for home-educated children. Pre-registration is required, and group admission rates apply. Limited to 20 students. Call 714.7105 to register. www. sciworks.org

JANUARY 5-13 READWS/AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT TRAINING SESSION 9am-2pm, Cash Elementary School, 4700 Old Hollow Road in Kernersville. The Augustine Literacy Project, a program of READWS, needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public school students. For more information, email pam readws.org. readws.org

JANUARY 7 YOGA DAY AT SUNRISE YOGA 1-4pm, 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court, Suite 1 in Clemmons. Yoga Day, adopted by the United Nations in December 2014, honors the history of yoga. Join us for free yoga classes, one-day only discounts, great food and fantastic pri es www.sunriseyoga.net STARGAZING AT SCIWORKS 5:30-10pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Join SciWorks and the Forsyth Astronomical Society for a free astronomy observation in the SciWorks parking lot using professional telescopes. In case of bad weather, call 767.6730 after 5pm for an update. www.sciworks.org BREAKING UP CHRISTMAS DANCE WITH THE SLATE MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS 7-9pm, 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy. Awardwinning bands, Slate Mountain Ramblers have kept the old-time dance tradition alive around the areas of Northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia.

Come dance, sing and enjoy their music! Cost: $6/ person. http://surryarts.org/main/displaypage. php?page=news/blueridgebeyond.html

JANUARY 9 GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm-until, Bleu Restaurant and Bar, 3425 Frontis Street in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. En oy price selected appeti ers and

JANUARY 14

“Happy Feet” is set deep in Antarctica. Into the land of Emperor Penguins, where each needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, a penguin is born who cannot sing.

Join him in discovering his strengths on how to get through this journey. www.surryarts.org

“COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN” AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF W-S

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a $3 margarita special. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways!

10am-2pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Children can enjoy the exhibits, make a special craft, meet Ready Freddy, board a school bus and go through a practice “lunch” line. Families will discover activities and resources that will help them as their children prepare for school. www.childrensmuseumofws.org FOUR SEASONS WINTER WINE DINNER 6-9pm, 450 Groce Road in Ronda. Join Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini for the next uarterly wine tasting dinner held at our beautiful Tuscan-style Villa Raffaldini. We have created the perfect menu to feature four seasonal food courses alongside four beautiful wines. Cost: $85/person. https://shop.raffaldini.com/ xe/xe.asp?page=viewitem&p=635&cat=events

JANUARY 14-MAY 26 “CONSERVATION QUEST” EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS 10am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Learn about energy -- what it is, where it comes from, how we use it and why it’s so important to use it wisely.

Discover that simple actions can make a big difference for families, communities and the planet. Included with admission. www.sciworks.org

JANUARY 18 KIDS’ MORNING OUT AT THE KERNERSVILLE YMCA 10am-12pm, Kernersville YMCA, 1113 West Mountain Street in Kernersville. Join us for a morning of fun Spring sport clinics/drills, arts and crafts and a BOUNCE HOUSE Facility tours available upon re uest. Adults receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board which includes a family four pack of tickets to the Ringling Brothers Circus CALVARY DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND TOUR 9am; Contact admissions for complete information 336-714-5479

JANUARY 19 FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE (SEE AD PAGE 27) Schedule a tour or attend our Open House. Visit FCDS. org or call 336-945-3151, ext 311 MOVIE: “HAPPY FEET” 4-5:30pm, 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy.

BETTY LYNN AT ANDY GRIFFITH MUSEUM 12:30-3:30pm, 218 Rockford Street in Mount Airy.

Come meet Betty Lynn who starred as Thelma Lou on “The Andy Grif th Show” and many other wonderful lms and shows She will be at the Andy Grif th Museum to sign autographs and meet as many of her fans as she can! Cost: $6/person. www.surryarts.org

JANUARY 21 SHADOWGRASS 7:30-9:30pm, 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy.

ShadowGrass is an award-winning youth bluegrass band. The name was created when they came to realize that they were playing music in the “shadow” of great players. Cost: $8/person or 2017 season pass. http:// surryarts.org/main/displaypage.php?page=news/ blueridgebeyond.html

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JANUARY 25 ST LEO CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 10:30am-1pm; For more info; 336-748-8252 CALVARY DAY SCHOOL EARLY EDUCATION TOUR 10am; Contact admissions for complete information 336-714-5479

JANUARY 28 “FROZEN SCIENCE FUN” DAY AT SCIWORKS 1-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Explore the FROZEN world of ice and snow as you create a snowstorm in a test tube, make instant snow, experiment with dry ice and visit with special guests Elsa and Anna (Snow date: Feb. 4.) Included with museum admission. www.sciworks.org “STORYBOOK SHINDIG: ON THE ROCKS” AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF W-S 6-9pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. A night at CMWS for ages 21 and older! Enjoy beers from local breweries, sock-skate in our “IceVenture” exhibit and more! Cost: $15 (includes three drinks and all activities). Food truck available for dinner purchases.

IDs checked at door. www.childrensmuseumofws.org

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY BY DAVE RAMSEY 6-7:30pm, 1855 Lewisville Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Whether you are in debt and want to work your way out, near debt and want to avoid it at all costs or no where near debt and simply want to maximize your ability to live and give like no one else. Cost: $95/ person. www.riveroakschurch.org/get-connected/grow/ nancial-peace-university

JANUARY 23-FEBRUARY 3 READWS/AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT TRAINING SESSION 8:30am-2:30pm, 520 Summit Street, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in W-S. The Augustine Literacy Project, a program of READWS, is looking for volunteers to serve as tutors to public school students. For more information, email pam readws. org. readws.org

JANUARY 30 SENSORY FRIENDLY MONDAY AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF W-S 9am-12pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing differences are invited to enjoy a fun, interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Modi cations include choice boards and a quiet room. www.childrensmuseumofws. org/visit/accessibility

FEBRUARY 1 CALVARY DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND TOUR 9am; Contact admissions for complete information 336-714-5479

JANUARY 24 ANGEL BEAR YOGA AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF W-S 11-11:30am, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Bring the book “The Animals Who Changed Their Colors” to life while exploring what makes each person unique and special. Come ready to do boat pose and whale pose as we travel on our adventure, and meet a special furry friend, too! www.childrensmuseumofws.org

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! 201 Media ......................................... 43, 113

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