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

co ver s tory 41 Calvary Baptist Day School: What’s All the Excitement About?

Special Section 50 Summer Camp Showcase

Local Businesses 3 Forsyth Family Expo 10 Salem Windows & Doors: What’s New This Spring?

44 Kilwin’s: A Sweet Retreat 56 Buy as a Bee Concierge

Relationships 16 Promposals 44 Communication: What You Said & What They Heard

Health & Fitness 48 Out With the Pyramid and In With the Plate 66 Springtime Fitness Tips 75 New Year’s Resolutions…A Tradition of Failing

At Home 10 Salem Windows & Doors: What’s New This Spring?

14 Dero’s Living a Decorated Life 28 The Junior League of Winston-Salem’s 10th Annual Tour of Fine Spaces

Finances 24 Family Deductions Help Take Stress from Tax Season

Parenting 36 64 72 74

Helping Children Develop Their Talents and Gifts Parenting Perspectives: Honesty The Mommy Diaries: Baby on Board The View From My Section: Boyhood Reminds Us of How Quickly Time Passes 90 Chores Don’t Have to be a Bore! Simple Ways to Keep Up with Chores!

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Education

March 2015

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e’re so close to spring I can almost taste it!

While I do so love the seasons that living in this part of the country brings…well, spring is up there as possibly my favorite time of year! But who am I kidding, though?

I feel like I said that about fall and winter at the time. I am beginning to think my favorite season is the season I am currently about to be in. Isn’t that human nature, perhaps? Always searching and looking forward to the next “whatever” it may be. There is a lot to be said about enjoying the “season” you are in, so for now, I will continue to enjoy my favorite fleece!

The first-ever Forsyth Family Expo is happening on Sunday, March 15th, and it’s not to be missed (see pages 2 & 3)! For two years, it has been known as the Summer Camp Expo and was held at the BB&T Ballpark. However, this year, we are expanding it to include a lot more for families to see and experience!

We’re moving to the WS Fairgrounds Education Building and will have lots more space and parking available. March 15th is Incredible Kid Day, and we’re inviting kids to wear their favorite costume to show just how incredible they are! We have some amazing door prizes to be given away and so many fun activities that we can’t list them all! You’ll still have the opportunity to meet many summer camp vendors to plan the ultimate summer for your kids like before, but in addition, you can learn about many other resources to enrich your busy lives. The WS Fairgrounds Annex is also offering up FREE ice-skating admission to those who attend the Expo. Please note there will be a $3 skate rental fee. We’re asking for a donation of 5 cans of food or $5 per family to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Let’s fill that truck!

Our March issue features Calvary Baptist Day School.

Isn’t Calvin the Cougar handsome? Okay, the kids are pretty adorable, too! We are blessed with many wonderful educational institutions in our area, and here’s a chance for you to get to know a little more about all CBDS has to offer! You can tell the weather will be getting nicer with all the events happening in March, so be sure to read the issue from cover to cover, so as not to miss anything!

I look forward to seeing you at the Expo on March 15th!

Blessings!

Robin Bralley

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12 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Teaching Values to Carry Out Into the World 22 The Montessori School: Education for the 21st Century 26 Forsyth Country Day School 41 Calvary Baptist Day School: What’s All the Excitement About?

70 Studio Create: What’s New for 2015 98 Music In Our Schools: An Interview with Curtis Cotton III

Community 3 18 20 28 30 32 38 46 68 71 84 86 88 92

Forsyth Family Expo Twin City Stage Presents Mary Poppins SciWorks After Dark: Brewing and Distilling The Junior League of Winston-Salem’s 10th Annual Tour of Fine Spaces Get Ready for Creek Week Robinhood Road Family YMCA Community Garden Coffee and Conversations Just for Veterans Reynolda House Summer Adventures Cast Your Vote in the 5th Annual TMOM Choice Awards Carolina Cross Connection Morning Watch 5K Out and About in Winston-Salem: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Prom-Preview Fashion Show Piedmont Opera: What’s Your Story Artfully Done: Art Show and Sale Benefiting Meals-on-Wheels Spring time 5K’s

Faith & Family 77 Tami’s Devotion: A Series of (un)Fortunate Events 78 Musing About…Answers 80 The Moravian Easter Sunrise Service at Old Salem: A Celebration & Pilgrimage of Faith 82 Unspeakable Joy 2015

For the Kids 8 The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem hosts the 3rd Annual American Girl Fashion Show 83 Dinner Conversations: Diner Lingo 94 Kids in the Kitchen: That’s How we Roll 97 Kids Morning Out! 100 Teen Talk with Isabella 101 Special Kids Outing 104 The Artist’s Corner 106 Book Nook

Dining Guide 108 Tips for Hosting a Great Event: From The Catering Team at Chick-fil-A Hanes Mall Boulevard

Other 102 Celebrations 112 Calendar of Events 114 Advertiser Index

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The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem hosts the third-annual

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he Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and Presenting Sponsor, Modern Automotive, invite girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show® on Saturday, April 18th at 9:30 a.m. & 1p.m. and Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Embassy Suites Hotel, Winston-Salem, NC. The American Girl Fashion Show demonstrates the museum’s unique ability to successfully bring together a blend of history, culture and fun. Proceeds from the event will help the Children’s Museum continue to provide educational programming to families with children across the Piedmont Triad.

American Girl “celebrates all that girls can be” through a diverse array of historical dolls that educate girls about American history. Each 8 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

2½-hour show will present an exciting program that teaches young girls about empowerment, history and fashion. Real Life Models will walk the runway carrying historical American Girl dolls for girls 6+, and Itsy Bitsy dolls for girls 3+. The program will also feature young girls as hosts, and include music to create a high-level of chic entertainment.

Each American Girl Fashion Show will provide door prizes, goodie bags, a program, and will offer a wide-range of on-site activities. The 2014 events offered a red-carpet photo opportunity sponsored

by Modern Automotive, American Girl ATES raffle prizes, souvenirs, book SHOW D and activity set sales, door April 18th prizes, a nail salon, pony rides, a pm) (9:30 & 1 “dentist for a day” experience, and so April 19th much more. Tickets are available and must pm) (1pm & 4 be purchased in advance at www.agfshow.org.

Ticket prices are $40 for regular seating and $45 for preferred seating. Please contact Pam Anglin at panglin@childrensmuseumofws.org or 336-723-9111 x 204 with questions.

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pring is on its way! It is time to come out of hibernation and start thinking about all of the newness that comes with this special time of year—a clean house, a fresh breeze through the open windows, and a chance to tackle those home improvement projects you may have neglected during the winter months. Whether you are working on a new home or are remodeling this spring, Salem Windows & Doors can help bring a polished look to your home and a fresh start to the season.

Salem Windows & Doors is an independently-owned business that primarily serves North Carolina and the greater Blue Ridge Parkway region, with showrooms in Kernersville and Boone. In addition to durable, customizable windows, Salem Windows & Doors also carries a full line of exterior doors and interior door products to fit all styles. Custom doors can be made to order to exact specifications, including wood species, glass configurations and shapes.

Ben Heinsohn, owner of Salem Windows & Doors, is excited about what spring will bring to his business. “We have spring home shows coming up which will provide an opportunity for customers to see the designs we offer and get ideas for home renovations,” Ben said.

“We look forward to showcasing our products at the Southern Ideal Home Show the weekend of March 27th–29th at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.” The timing of the event is perfect—you should have your list of springtime home improvement ideas ready by then!

In addition to home shows, spring means a new “season” in more ways than one, as Salem Windows & Doors is adding a new sales representative to the team. Chris Kates has been involved in the building industry for his entire working life (more than 25 years), with a specialty focus on windows and doors for the past 13 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge about remodeling insight, and his greatest strength is his true concern for the homeowner and finding the best product for each unique situation. Ben and the rest of the staff are extremely pleased to have Chris join their team.

Spring is a special season that brings a sense of newness after several long, cold months. The team at Salem Windows & Doors is dedicated to providing hands-on customer service to deliver the products you need, with designs that will make your home look and feel new this spring. While you are spring cleaning, brainstorming new ideas or updating outdated home features, consider Salem Windows & Doors for your remodeling and renovation needs—and don’t forget to open the windows for that spring breeze!

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Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Teaching Values to Carry out into the World

By Martie Emory

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hen parents begin to “shop” their options in private schools, value is sure to enter the conversation. But it’s not just monetary value. Parents whose children attend Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) Catholic School in WinstonSalem are also proud of the values-based education their students receive.

While its competitive tuition is indeed a value of its own, OLM also pledges to offer students a firm foundation for life, while striving to educate these young people on many levels: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, creatively and physically. With an enrollment of 210 students ranging from Pre-K to eighth grade, the school is a diverse community whose focus on values is also intertwined with faith.

“Our faculty members are dedicated to not only their jobs as teachers, but to their students,” says Lara Davenport, an OLM parent and the school’s Director of Advancement. ““They inspire their students to be comepassionate, wellrounded, life-long learners who know they are loved and have a purpose to serve in our world.” Lara also stresses to prospective parents that if they are equally as concerned about the kind of person their child will grow up to be as they are about what career path he or she will choose, then OLM is a school worth considering.

“It was an easy decision when we visited Mercy for the first time,” says parent Karen Simon. “We saw something that was missing from other schools, which was the complete package. The education provided goes beyond just books; it 12 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

speaks to the child as a whole. The school’s principles focus on strengthening core values, nurturing our children and setting a foundation that includes faith, love and responsibility. It was, by far, the best ‘value’ for the level of education provided.”

When it comes to academics, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that follows state standards; however it is not limited to those standards. Cross-curricular learning is a large part of the plan. For example, in the eighth grade, social studies, religion, literature, writing and technology are all brought together during the study of World War II. This lesson is followed by their annual trip to Washington, DC, where they experience the WWII Memorial and Holocaust Museum to tie everything together.

Students at OLM do take traditional standardized tests but the results are often used in a different manner than those in the public school system. “We take standardized tests but we have a completely different philosophy on how we use them,” says Principal Sr. Geri Rogers, SSJ. “We don’t teach to a test. Our students take the tests six weeks into the school year and we use the results as a diagnostic tool. In this way, our teachers can get a very clear picture of each student’s strengths and weaknesses to help them achieve as much as they possibly can.”

Critical thinking skills are taught early on and by middle school, students are working to write a thesis of their own and participating in Model United Nations, where they analyze world issues with thoughtfulness and compassion.

Current parent Kim Vargas notes that other schools she considered for her child did not seem to make the values that were most important to her family a top priority. “Our Lady of Mercy offered a rigorous academic program, yet the religious education and lessons of compassion and kindness which are taught were equally as important to us,” she says. “When I toured the school it became apparent to me that this school was much more than just an educational institution.”

Parent involvement is also at the heart of the school’s success, and parents are found around campus every single day, assisting teachers in the classroom; driving for field trips; monitoring lunch and recess, so that teachers can enjoy monthly fellowship with each other; and working tirelessly on fundraising efforts that benefit the entire school family.

“Our parents also help one another—in times of joy, like when a new baby is born, and in times of trouble, such as an illness or death in the family,” says Lara. “Families of our students become one larger family—our Mercy family—and you can’t put a price on that.”

A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is located at 1730 Link Road in WinstonSalem. For more information, call 336-722-7204 or visit their website at ourladyofmercyschool.org.

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Promposals

By Denise Heidel

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hen it comes to prom, gone are the days in which a redfaced boy nervously asks a girl to be his date.

Today’s guys are coming up with creative ways to ask their date to what is, undoubtedly, the most important date night of a teenager’s life. The pressure is on! With online videos quickly going viral, teenage girls have high expectations. See below for some creative examples of promposals that no one could refuse!

1.Say it with cake! Christina’s Dessertery was witness to a creative promposal last year that involved a heart-shaped pizza from Mario’s, followed up by a cake that asked the question!

2.Fill a car with balloons! Solicit the help of his or her parents to get access to your intended’s car. Fill it up with balloons filled with candy and silly things for them to pop, but don’t forget to include a note, “Will you go to prom with me?”

3.Order a to-go box of buffalo wings and on the inside of the lid tape a note, “I’ve never asked anyone to prom before, so I’m just going to wing it…will you go to prom with me?”

4.Fill a flowerpot with suckers and a note saying, “Prom would suck without you!”

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5.Enlist the help of friends and ask them to wear P R O M ?

T-shirts while you offer your intended date a bouquet of flowers.

6.Hijack their phone and change your name in contacts to “Prom???” and a photo of you holding up a sign that says, “Will you go to prom with me?” so that next time you call, you catch them by surprise.

7.Cover their car in post-it notes. Spell out “Prom?” in one color, while framing the message in another.

8.Pull a little Hogwarts magic with a white balloon decorated like an owl and tied to a rolled-up invite.

9.Talk to the Starbucks barista before you go in for coffee. Leave a description and ask them to write, “Will you go to prom with (your name)?” on their cup.

10.If your would-be date is into sports, give them a ball for their favorite game with a note such as “Let’s tackle prom together!” (football); “It’s my goal to go to prom with you!” (soccer); “I’d really dig it if we could go to prom together!” (volleyball); “Want to take a shot at prom?” (basketball); or “Going to prom with you would feel like a home run!” (baseball/softball).

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Photos by Daniel Alvarez. win City Stage has been entertaining audiences for 80 years, and to celebrate this remarkable milestone, it was decided that a well-known, family-friendly musical would be a great way to entertain the entire community!

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“When we were planning the 80th season for Twin City Stage, we decided that we wanted to do a large-scale musical that had an appeal for a vast majority of our community and offered the opportunity for families to share a live theatre experience,” said Maureen Daly, Executive Director for Twin City Stage. “Mary Poppins has been a staple of children’s literature as long as Twin City Stage has been presenting theatre to the Winston-Salem community—it seemed like a perfect fit! Mary Poppins is a magical nanny who is ‘practically perfect in every way.’ She helps the Banks household understand the value of their family, and the children to understand that everyone—even the kids—have their part to play. Governess Mary Poppins uses magic (some may call it imagination) to rein in the behavior of the Banks children, who have systematically scared away several previous nannies through their bad behavior. Mary gives the children attention and some life lessons while helping the family rediscover their love for one another.”

While this story is great for children, it offers something for people of all ages!

“There’s no doubt that Mary Poppins is an ideal experience for the whole family—it resonates on so many levels,” said Daly. “Parents and children alike will enjoy the message of family love and strength, and everyone can appreciate the reminder to put our families and loved ones at the top of the priority list. As Mrs. Banks says, we have everything we need ‘when we have each other.’”

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Mary Poppins will run for 11 performances through three weekends, and running time will be about two and a half hours per show. In keeping with Twin City Stage tradition, the cast was chosen from close to 90 actors who came out for open auditions. “We have veteran performers and newcomers alike in the Mary Poppins cast—an exceptionally talented, generous and warm-hearted group of people.

It’s a pleasure working with them on this show,” said Daly. While she has directed more than 100 shows during the course of her career, Mary Poppins is Maureen Daly’s first time directing for Twin City Stage since assuming the position of Executive Director there in October of 2013. The production team for the show will also include Margaret Gallagher, who will serve as music director and Benji Starcher, who will choreograph. The cast includes Dru Billings as Bert, Ashleigh Cooper as Mary Poppins, Isabella Ellis as Jane Banks, Paul Gunter as Michael Banks and Troy Hurst as George Banks.”

Twin City Stage’s Mary Poppins opens on Friday, March 27th at the Arts Council Theatre, located at 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. Other performances will be held March 28th–29th, April 2nd–5th and April 9th–12th. Performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays begin at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 per adult and $22 per senior or student, with group discounts available. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 16th, at 12 p.m. You can also purchase tickets by calling 336.725.4001. For more information, visit the website at www.twincitystage.org.

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Tap into Your Inner Child at this Exciting New Adults-only Event!

By Ally McCauley, SciWorks Marketing & Special Events Coordinator

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ince I work at SciWorks, I am frequently wearing one of my “SciWorks Staff” polo shirts when I am out and about in Winston-Salem. Happily, many people notice the logo and take the time to comment about SciWorks and how much they “love that place.” (What employee wouldn’t like hearing that?!) All too often, though, when I ask them how long it’s been since they visited the museum, younger people will reply, “Oh... I haven’t been there since I was in school,” while older adults will tell me that they haven’t darkened our doors since their children went away to college. Of course I use that opportunity to remind them that we offer many programs—Science Cafés, rock laser shows in the Planetarium, astronomy observations, Repair Fair, etc.—which are perfectly suited for adults, with or without children in tow. But now, in keeping with a hot new trend in museums across the country, we’re creating a special series of events that are ONLY for adults!

We’re calling it the “SciWorks After Dark (#SWAfterDark)” series.

The philosophy behind the SciWorks After Dark series is three-fold.

First of all, the theme for each evening will focus on something scientific that is also timely and fun. Secondly, these events will offer participants a safe place (with convenient parking) where they can catch up with old friends and meet new ones. And, finally, for those who haven’t visited SciWorks in years—as well as for those who frequent the museum-- it’s an opportunity to explore the museum exhibits with nary a 7-year-old in sight. No more waiting for a group of 3rd graders to move along so you can dance on the giant piano, freeze your shadow or go for a ride in the Air Chair!

The first SciWorks After Dark event is “Brewing and Distilling,” which will take place on Thursday, March 12th, from 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Guests will have the opportunity to sample brews from Foothills Brewing, Hoots Roller Bar, Natty Greene’s Brewing Company, Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and more. There will also be demonstrations by the Forsyth County Home Brewer’s Association and Mayberry Spirits Distillery. Light refreshments will be provided by The Porch Kitchen & Cantina.

Tickets, which are $18 in advance (through March 10) and $23 at the door, may be purchased at www.sciworks.org and at the SciWorks Admissions Desk. Please note that IDs will be checked at the door the night of the event.

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Future topics we’re considering for the SciWorks After Dark series include “The Science of Chocolate,” “Zombies and Vampires,” “CSI: Crime Scene Infotainment,” “Science Trivia Night” and “In the Dark.”

If you attend the “Brewing and Distilling” event, please take the time to find me and let me know what other topics you’d like for us to consider. Then you can spend the rest of the evening sampling great food and drink, visiting with friends, and tapping into YOUR inner child!

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hat do Larry Page and Sergey Brin (founders of Google), Peter Drucker, Helen Hunt, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis have in common? They all received a Montessori education.

One of the most important decisions we make for our children is where to send them to school. The right school can make all the difference when it comes to your children’s love of learning and focus on doing their best in school and in life. With the rapidly changing nature and globalization of our society, it is more important than ever that our children develop the confidence, competence and social responsibility that will help them adapt and effectively respond to those changes throughout their lives. With over 100 years of proven success, Montessori education is more relevant than ever and the Montessori School of Winston-Salem has been giving parents this proven educational option since 1973. “‘The Montessori School of Winston-Salem (TMS)’ had its first beginnings as ‘Forsyth Montessori School’ in 1973, and in 1984 merged with ‘Montessori school, Reynolda Montessori,’ under the new name of ‘Montessori Children’s Center, Inc.’,” said Director of Admissions Trish Corbett. “After many years on Old Vineyard Road, having grown to two toddler classrooms, five preschool-age classrooms and an elementary program, we were in need of more space. In 2006, TMS built a state-of-the-art school on eight beautiful acres in Clemmons. Our new home was designed by a Montessori architect, so every detail, from our school building to individual classrooms, to our outdoor learning/play spaces, is tailored to the needs and optimum learning of our students.”

“At TMS, we call our teachers ‘guides,’” said Corbett, “because their goal is to nurture and guide the development and competency of the individual child. Trained in the Montessori approach to teaching children, these guides meticulously prepare their classrooms, ensuring that each child has exactly what is needed to be successful. By creating a strong, caring connection with each student, the guide knows when a child is ready for particular information and provides lessons at a pace that is right for each student. For example, if a child has a strength in math, the guide may present more complex materials at an accelerated pace. Conversely, if a student needs additional time mastering a particular concept, the guide provides opportunities for practice, so that child is fully prepared for the next lesson in the sequence. This individualized approach to teaching keeps students engaged and excited, and holds the key to a child reaching full potential.

Two of the greatest benefits of a Montessori education are the selfconfidence and deep love of learning each student gains by being an active participant in their own education. “Children operate within a balanced structure of freedoms and responsibilities, free to follow their passions, while remaining responsible for tackling challenging and difficult work head-on,” said Corbett. “This structure is possible for two 22 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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reasons: the guides are in tune with where each child is developmentally and because the curriculum is carefully and deliberately structured, with one lesson/concept building precisely upon the previous one. Another important component is the multi-age classroom setting. Similar to a family setting, children of various ages (e.g., 3–6 year olds) work and play together, creating an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork.

The older children naturally provide leadership and guidance for the younger children, resulting in their increased self-confidence and sense of responsibility.

“In Montessori, we focus on the Why, not just the What and How of learning,” said Corbett. “A student’s learning is deepened and more easily retained when students understand why something occurs, instead of just being told that it does. For example, when a child is learning about counting, a guide will put 1 golden bead into the child’s hand and 10 golden beads into the other hand. The student can tell by the difference in weight that 10 is more than 1. So when the guide states that 10 is more than 1, the child knows why that is true.”As humans, we are naturally wired to learn, explore and follow a general development process. That said, there is much variation in both the timing and the optimum way each child learns. For example, not every six year old looks the same – academically, socially, emotionally or physically. Our Montessori curriculum is individualized to support children learning at their own pace in their own way within a community of learners.

“Our eight-acre campus creates an inviting natural setting for learning and each classroom has an outdoor patio where students garden, explore nature and experience the joy of being outdoors. Our elementary students learn to be responsible stewards of the earth and help lead eco-friendly initiatives, such as our seed-to-table (organic gardening), composting and school-wide recycling programs. Through these experiences, each child’s appreciation for, and understanding of, the natural world is nurtured.”

TMS is available for students ages 18 months through 6th grade.

“Many think of Montessori as a great educational option only for preschool-age children,” said Corbett. “Less is known about Montessori elementary and adolescent programs. TMS offers an authentic Montessori education and does so at a reasonable tuition. Parents have several payment options for tuition, and TMS is committed to providing need-based financial assistance to make a Montessori education possible for as many families as possible. More information about our financial aid program can be found on our website or by contacting our business office.”

The Montessori School of Winston-Salem is located at 6050 Holder Road in Clemmons. For more information or to schedule a tour, email Trish Corbett at trishcorbett@wsmontessori.org, call 336.766.5550, or visit the website at www.wsMontessori.org.

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Family DeDuctions Help take stress from tax season

By David Willard

t’s THAT time of year again, tax season 2015. According to what side of the spectrum you are on, it can be a stress-filled time or a time to look again at that new furniture you have been eyeing. Either way, it is something that has to be done. Fortunately, some of this stress can be alleviated by knowing what deductions can help get the best return possible. This is especially true for a family, where there are a number of deductions available to help you do just that.

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As a family, you may be able to save more on your taxes than a single person can. Once you discover all the deductions available to you, you’ll be able to save more money this year, and plan better for your family’s future. If you’re looking at reducing how much of your income is taxed, here are some deductions you may want to check out to see if you qualify for them.

Exemptions for Dependents: If you have dependents, such as a child, then you can claim an exemption worth $3,950 with your taxes. You must provide a social security number for the dependent.

Standard Deduction: The 2014 Standard Deduction for Married Filing Jointly is $12,400, Married Filing Separately is $6200, and Head of Household is $9100.

Charitable contributions: Many of us keep receipts for charitable donations, but did you also include the supplies you purchased to help a non-profit organization?

Personal property taxes: You may have received a state and local tax bill during the year for your personal property, such as a recreational vehicle. While it’s a chunk of change out of your budget, the good news is that state and local property taxes related to personal property are tax deductible.

Another area for investigation is home ownership and the deductions that can come with that ownership. The largest investment a family can make is in their home, and it makes sense that it is also the place to find the biggest deductions for your tax return. Starting with the most obvious is the deduction for mortgage interest. Other possible deductions associated with the home include mortgage points and property taxes.

There are also some types of home improvements that can potentially lower your tax obligation when you sell your home.

These expenses may include replacing a roof or adding an extension, which increases the usefulness and value of your home. These types of expenses/deductions cannot be used until you sell your home. However, all records should be kept for future use, since any home improvement costs can add up over the years. Be mindful that any normal repair or maintenance on your home is not tax deductible.

The bottom line is that tax season doesn’t have to be a stressful time for families or individuals. With the right planning, tax season is at worst manageable, and at best, a nice increase for the bank account. Like any other aspect of family life, it is what you make it.

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orsyth Country Day School has long been renowned as the premier preschool–12 independent school in the area, but it is committed to getting even better—its goal is to offer its families one of the nation’s finest K–12 educational experiences.

To that end, the school debuted a new curriculum entitled “Our Path to Excellence” (please review it on the school’s website, fcds.org) in 2014–2015 to great success. Now, for the 2015–2016 school year, FCDS will launch four new initiatives designed to complement this curriculum, enhance student learning, and enrich students’ lives.

The Google for Education 1:1 Laptop Initiative is a 1:1 technology program that will equip each student and teacher in grades 5–12 with a Google Chromebook loaded with Google for Education software for school and personal use. This technology allows integration of digital tools, fosters collaborative teaching and learning, and increases student engagement in the learning process by allowing teachers and students to adapt curricula to make learning more interactive. In bringing our new curriculum to life, this technology will offer new instructional strategies that will expand as the creativity of our faculty and students is unleashed.

The Program of Academic Concentration (PAC) is an option for students in grades 9–12 that functions like a college minor. While completing FCDS graduation requirements, students may choose to concentrate their electives in one of five academic areas—Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math; Business and Entrepreneurship; Visual & Performing Arts; Global Studies; and Humanities and Social Sciences. “The PAC is designed to increase our students’ learning opportunities, inspire or further develop a passion in one of these specialized areas, strengthen their positions in the college admission process, and provide unique, pre-professional learning experiences,” said Headmaster Dr. Vincent M. Stumpo.

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The Global Studies Program (GSP) The world today is a closely connected and highly competitive community. The Global Studies Program will be designed to prepare our elementary and middle school students for the realities of the life that awaits them. It will benefit students in kindergarten through sixth grade by supplementing the curriculum with increased global learning opportunities, especially in the areas of social studies, music, art, and opportunities to interact virtually with students from around the world, and entertain expanded choices in world languages.

Each grade from K-6 will be assigned a continent. Learning about that continent and interacting with people from a country or countries within it will be infused into the curriculum. “This will allow our children to look outside of our culture and outside of ourselves,” said Dr. Dennis Moser, director of the lower school. “This is a wonderful opportunity to allow students and teachers to explore their learning— and our world—together.”

The Discovery Week Program (DWP) will provide the option for older middle and high school students to experience trips (initially during spring break) focused upon various outcomes and experiences, including cultural exposure, community service, and physical activity.

“All learning does not happen in a classroom, nor does all learning occur through the typical teacher-student pedagogy,” said Dr. Clint Calzini, director of the high school. “It is our intention for the Discovery Week Program to offer students learning experiences in less conventional, yet powerful and perhaps life-altering venues.”

“FCDS is an exceptional school on an inspirational mission. We believe that these initiatives will offer our students new personal choices and new educational experiences that will broaden, enrich, and inspire passion about their learning. Ultimately, our students will be the beneficiaries of our bold vision during their college years and throughout their lives,” said Dr. Stumpo.

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Tour of Fine Spaces n Saturday, March 21st, the Junior League of Winston-Salem (JLWS) will host the 10th Annual Tour of Fine Spaces (TOFS). This fundraising event showcases luxury homes in the area and offers guests a chance to see what is new in home design and construction.

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“This unique event is a fun way to take a peek into, and learn more about, the beautiful homes throughout our community,” said Anna Warburton, Chair of Tour of Fine Spaces. “The TOFS event showcases amazing spaces in Winston-Salem. Although each home on tour is different, they all have that bit of North Carolina Southern charm we all know and love. People who attend TOFS will most likely be reminded why they love living here in Winston-Salem! The select homes featured on the tour vary, to include everything from contemporary to traditional designs. TOFS is an on-the-road travelingtype event, meaning that between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., you are able to visit any and all of the 10 houses on display in any order you would like, and walk through the beautiful space.”

There will also be professional chefs serving delicious dishes at each stop on the tour.

“During the tour, each home will offer a special culinary sample from fantastic local caterers, bakeries and restaurants for visitors to enjoy,” said Warburton. Restaurants include Jeffrey Adams on Fourth, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Chef Dion Sprinkle, Midtown Café & Dessertery, RayLen Vineyards, The Swirl Cakes, Zoe’s Kitchen, Augustine’s Bistro, Dewey’s Bakery, Mozelle’s and Kilwin’s. “Guests will also have the opportunity for the following takeaways from the TOFS: great interior design and decorating ideas; what local builders, contractors, landscapers and interior designers to work with; how to use their own spaces more efficiently (ways to remodel and improve your own home); appreciation for well-built custom homes, unique home décor and different interior design styles; knowledge of the great history and beautiful architecture in Winston-Salem; understanding that all fine spaces are special in their own ways; trying some new favorite restaurants, caterers, bakeries and food vendors in our area; and learning more about the Junior League of Winston-Salem.”

community to include efforts to improve women’s health. Examples of our work include the Goler Community Garden, BestHealth classes and the Maya Angelou Center for Women’s Health Educators. The money raised from TOFS helps the JLWS continue our mission of putting trained volunteers into the community. It also gives us the ability to find out where we are needed most in our local community. These fundraisers enable us to create signature projects such as The Child Abuse Puppet Show (which has been in the public school system for about 30 years) and our new project, BookWORM.”

In addition to touring these spectacular spaces, tour-goers can speak to the professionals behind the designs. “During the tour, local builders, interior designers, cabinet makers, flooring/tiling specialists and architects that worked on each home will be there to tell you more about before and after the remodel, how they efficiently used the space and answer any question you may have.”

The JLWS works hard throughout the year to make a difference in the community, and supporting fundraising events such as the TOFS allows the women in the JLWS to cast an even wider net in supporting others. “The JLWS works to better our community through initiatives that include Girls on the Run, Kids in the Kitchen, Smart Start/READ TO ME, the Children’s Museum and many other community partnerships,” said Warburton.

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Tickets are $30 if purchased in advance and can be found at businesses around the community, including Kilwin’s, Southern Home & Kitchen, L.A. Reynolds, McCullough Tile & Stone, Kim Taylor & Co., The Golden Apple, Pure Barre, Meg Brown Home Furnishings, June DeLugas Interiors, 1502 Fabrics, House of Plants and at the JLWS headquarters at the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem. Tickets are also available for $35 at the door on the day of the event at any of the 10 homes on the tour.

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By Lisa Doss

n our childhood, water was always connected to safety and family fun. Memories of a river, lake, pond, or creek may bring a smile to your face as you recall the grand adventures of turning over rocks and finding crayfish, hearing applause after catching your first great fish or, finally, not showing fear when jumping into the water alongside your siblings and cousins. It was easy to love those seemingly magical water spots. They were always beautiful and clean. Following in the adults’ footsteps, you picked up trash when you walked away, leaving the scene just as you found it. Today, the waterways are under increasing stress from pollutants, impacting the health of urban creeks and streams. If we follow our creeks or streams, we venture to locations not far from our own backyards. Education and protection lie in our hands.

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Through a county-wide initiative, the Forsyth Creek Week Committee is thrilled to announce its third annual Forsyth Creek Week, from Saturday, March 14th through Sunday, March 22nd. The week is jampacked with interactive and educational activities. All ages are invited to rediscover why protecting our waterways is so vitally important.

Looking at each day's itinerary, the word “NEW” describes roughly 90% of the activities listed. Organizers have been working hard to ensure that every business, program, or advocate associated with water conservation and protection is brought to Creek Week.

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variety of locations, preschoolers will enjoy water-related arts and craft activities, movies and story times.

Families will not want to miss a unique program called “Here, Fishy, Fishy, Fishy” at Shallowford Square in Lewisville on Saturday, March 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to family-friendly casting demonstrations and lessons, children can participate in craft and fishprinting activities and games. Lenny the Lifeguard, a life-sized frog mascot who promotes clean water, will also be at “all things fishy,” and other children’s events throughout the week.

All children will enjoy a variety of wonderful, engaging activities, such as a family bike ride along Muddy Creek Greenway, learning about the types of bugs found in our creeks and streams; creek-side bird watching; or one of the many new water-related programs at SciWorks. Families who also “check out” beforehand a seven-day SciWorks pass at any library will have free admission and access to all exhibits.

If your family is looking for something new and thrilling, sign up to receive a half-price discount through Triad Eco Adventures for a Segway ride of the Salem Lake Trail, or to learn how to paddleboard in Salem Lake. Both activities have age restrictions of 14 and older, and 12 and older, respectively. Please contact (336) 722-7777 for additional information.

Creek Week provides opportunities to appreciate our waterways through fun and interesting activities, and concludes with the chance to make a difference by participating in the “Great American Clean Up.” Hopefully, folks will still be talking about water conservation and protecting our waterways long after Creek Week is over. Start making decisions now about events your family will want to attend. For more information, access the website, forsythcreekweek.org/.

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he YMCA has always supported a healthy lifestyle for all members of the community that utilize it. The Robinhood Road Family YMCA functions with the mission to help people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. In an effort to reach even more people, the Robinhood Road Family YMCA decided to add a community garden.

“The Robinhood Road Family YMCA Community Garden was born from the idea to create a space that could be used by all of our members, as well as be an asset to the community,” said Adam Cardwell, youth and teen director for the Robinhood Road Family YMCA. “In early February of 2014, the plan was approved to begin construction of the garden with the help and support of YMCA volunteers, members and local community business partners. At the 2014 YMCA Youth and Government Legislature Conference in Raleigh, two teams from Calvary Baptist Day School and one team from Forsyth Country Day School presented bills on making healthy food more available for those who cannot afford it. These three teams received a $3,000 grant based on their political activism toward hunger in Winston-Salem. As part of their efforts, they donated money to the Robinhood Road Family YMCA Community Garden, in order to advocate for the garden and food sustainability in Winston-Salem. There are 60,000 people in Forsyth County who have limited/uncertain access to healthy, safe food. One 4 x 4 garden bed can produce up to 60 pounds of food a year, and in 2014, the Robinhood Road Family YMCA donated more than 200 pounds of food to our community. Today, the garden supports fifteen 4 x 4 raised beds that our Y members use to grow a wide variety of flowers and vegetables, including several varieties of tomatoes, squash, okra, basil, melons, peppers and cucumbers. Flowers include many varieties of annuals. The beds are maintained throughout the extended growing season from March 1st through the end of November for late season crops.”

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In addition to the community garden, “the Y has its own bed, as well as four 4 x 8 raised beds located in the children’s garden,” said Cardwell.

“Crops grown by the Y include several varieties of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, horseradish, several varieties of herbs, squash, zucchini, melons, cucumbers, beans, radishes, onions and hibiscus. All food that is grown in the Y bed is donated to the Winston-Salem Second Harvest Food Bank.”

The Y not only uses this garden to help those in need, it allows its members to enjoy the fresh vegetables as well. “Members of the Robinhood Road Family YMCA can rent out a garden bed for the growing season,” said Cardwell. “Cost per bed is $35 per growing season, and this helps with the upkeep of the garden. The garden is also a part of our Annual Giving Campaign, which helps us to provide outreach programs designed to educate our community on the importance of access to nutritious foods, and expose children to the process of growing food.”

Education about how to properly care for a garden is crucial to the success of this endeavor. Teaching people of all ages the necessary steps and the time commitment required to be successful at growing all types of crops is also a part of the Robinhood Community Garden. “We have had pre-school groups out to visit,” said Cardwell. “If you have a group you would like to bring out, please contact us,” said Cardwell.

The Robinhood Community Garden is in need of basic construction help, basic garden maintenance, an old working bicycle and water pump, as well as volunteers interested in teaching adults and children about growing. For more information, contact Mike Miller, Robinhood Road Family YMCA garden coordinator at 336.251.1090 or m.miller@ymcanwnc.org.

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A Doctor-Patient Conversation with a Difference

By Margaret Hermann, D.V.M.

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t Shallowford Animal Hospital we listen to our patients and our people. We love the challenge of bringing the best medical advice to their homes, and we celebrate each small success and every happy day we can muster for our creature friends.

As a veterinarian, I can get away with all sorts of compliments without embarrassing my patients. “How are you, my friend? Has your family treated you well? You look gorgeous! And you lost the extra weight!

Wow, you look younger than last year!”

Instead of red faces I see beaming smiles, wagging tails, and sometimes purrs and kneading paws, to tell me I’m right–they are loved and cared for. Even those four-legged “kids” who may have been scared to death on that very first exam will become dear friends, trusting me to act and speak on their behalf.

I began at Shallowford Animal Hospital in Lewisville in 2000, having been a veterinarian for more than 35 years. In that time, medical options for our four-legged family members have changed quite a bit. I’ve made a commitment to life-long continuing education, so that I can educate pet owners and give them the option of the latest and best treatments that veterinary medicine has to offer, either at my hospital or in a referral facility.

Lifestyle choices have a huge impact longevity and quality of life. We tailor information to each family and each pet. I search for health issues at every age, from the first visit onward. Simple choices, such as food quality and amounts fed, have a huge impact later in life on bone formation, skin health, activity levels and inflammation inside and outside the body. The risk of parasite or disease exposure is different for each family. Different breeds and gene pools influence chances of disease or injury. The exam room gives me the opportunity to educate owners on what to watch for, what to avoid, and what to do.

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Animals hide their pain extremely well. If a pet is suffering from illness, it’s my job to find it and slow its course, if possible, with the skills that we or our nearby specialists possess. The gradual onset of dental disease is insidious and hidden from view. Humans complain and wince with discomfort, but pets’ teeth may be rotting away unseen.

Tumors may grow to considerable size before my patients show any symptoms to their owners. Metabolic diseases from aging kidneys or liver may slowly wear my patients down. With the aid of our hospital laboratory and radiograph machines, I search for all the same diseases we humans get and many which–thankfully–we don’t. In my surgery suite and the dental treatment area, I and my staff can correct many of the issues that we find.

Sometimes, my goal is simply helping families make informed decisions in difficult situations. There are some things even the best medicine cannot change. Owners may desperately and responsibly try to make changes which will help their beloved friend, only to have the patient reject their attempts, paws down! Sometimes patients will refuse foods, medicines, diets, exercise. We do the best and whatever we can to help, not harm.

My patients’ trust and the faith placed in me by their human family is a responsibility that I and my staff at Shallowford Animal Hospital take seriously. We are our patients’ voices.

We speak on their behalf to educate their families and their care-givers, to improve their health and preserve their best possible quality of life.

“So, my friend, this has been a good year. I will be here if you need me.”

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Helping Children Develop Their Talents and Gifts

By Lisa S.T. Doss

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abby Douglas taught herself how to do a one-handed cartwheel. Four years later, at the age of eight, she became a Virginian State Gymnastics Champion. Jackie Evancho didn’t know she had a talent until, also at the age of eight, she began singing songs from “The Phantom of the Opera” in her living room. For some children, it is a natural instinct to know what to do with a balance beam or microphone. These are merely props to help children define what makes them wonderful and unique. As parents, we see our child gravitate toward artistic skills, the performing arts, cooking, or athletic talents, and want to help them flourish.

The Piedmont Triad and its bedroom communities provide today’s youth with an exciting and diversified opportunity to try new activities and develop unknown talents. As a teaching artist and owner of Studio Create, Leigh Alexander writes, “I think one of the best and least expensive, non-committal things a parent can do is to EXPOSE the creative child to opportunities. Our area is rich in cultural opportunities in many venues. Taking your child to see the Nutcracker, Reynolda House, or SECCA is an invaluable experience the whole family can enjoy together. If your child shows promise or interest at an early age, it is very important to get them enrolled in some related activity early at the peak of their creativity; yet, at the same time, making sure the activity or class doesn’t overwhelm them (or you).”

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“Whether your child’s hidden talents lie in music, sports, the arts, or politics, start with the basics and teach your children to move,” writes Beth Morphis, co-owner of Salem Gymnastics Sports Center. “Unfortunately, today’s ‘plugged-in’ society, filled with ipads and twenty-four-hour children’s television programming, has created a generation of non-movers. This sedentary lifestyle is leading not only to a physical health crisis, but to a low self-image in alarming numbers of children. Sadly, many see themselves as awkward, clumsy, or nonmovers long before they start kindergarten. The good news is, children who are made to move often have a world of infinite

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possibilities. One of the difficulties in parenting is that we discover something we think our children are good at, but their heart isn’t in it. While we may push to develop a talent with good intentions, our children may become ‘burned out.’ Allow your child the freedom to explore the world and discover for themselves what gives them inner joy and fulfillment, and let them run with it. Discovering what you love to do is one of the secrets to living a happy life.”

Whether for a daughter or son, there are great lessons in learning a craft, a skill, or in having a natural ability. Just imagine the possibilities for a child who experiences the steadiness and calculation of archery; the creative, imaginative expressions of artistic mediums; the balance and focused concentration of gymnastics; and the ability to listen, count, and perform vocally with an instrument, or, perhaps, a dance routine.

Exposure to an activity today may influence a talent tomorrow.

The gifts of God come at all ages, even to the later bloomers.

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alling all veterans in the Forsyth area! Please join us the third Thursday of every month for a Veteran’s Coffee gathering. All veterans are welcome (all ages, all branches of service). Who understands what a military veteran has experienced better than another veteran?

From the perspective of a retired Master Sergeant, with 26 years in the Air Force, “Not everyone understands what it means to be in the military. It can be the most boring job in the world or the most terrifying. You train and train for something that you hope will never happen, and when it does happen only those around you ‘get it.’ It's nice to go someplace where you can associate with others, build camaraderie, and, usually, the best part is hearing and telling stories.”

The first Veteran Coffee meeting was on January 15, 2015. Allen Joines, Mayor of Winston-Salem, spoke and the vocal duo, “Letter from Home,” sang, providing their renditions of some familiar patriotic music. There were over 50 men and women in attendance, ranging from World War II to Gulf War veterans. One veteran participated in D-Day and one was seriously injured in Afghanistan.

“Not everyone understands what it means to be in the military....It's nice to go someplace where you can associate with others, build camaraderie, and, usually, the best part is hearing and telling stories.”

Veteran Coffee gathering details are below for your reference: Location: Outback Steakhouse located at 505 Highland Oaks Drive (near Hanes Mall) Sponsor: Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, a proud partner of the Veterans’ Administration When: The third Thursday of each month Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Cost: None Refreshments: Coffee and pastries donated by Sheetz for the next five meetings Please pass the word to your veteran friends and join us at our meeting on Thursday, March 19, for coffee/donuts and to share stories and experiences with old and new friends.

“There will be no formal agendas for these meetings. We may invite various community organizations that have veteran support programs which may be of benefit or interest to our attendees. These organization(s) will have a table set up for anyone wanting to learn about their particular programs. But if you just want to have a cup of coffee and chat, that’s what we’re all about,”shared Don Timmons, Event Coordinator for Hospice & Palliative CareCenter and Vietnam veteran.

Activities and opportunities related to veterans will be announced. Occasionally, there may be a guest speaker or entertainment; however, the main purpose of these monthly gatherings is, and will remain, as a casual, friendly environment for veterans to visit with each other, tell their stories, reminisce and get the support that only comes from someone who has had similar experiences.

You have served our country. Now it’s your turn. We want to honor your service as a veteran and thank you for your sacrifices. We Salute You! Don Timmons may be contacted at 336 331-1309.

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What’s All the Excitement About?

Calvary Baptist Day School There’s an energy that radiates through the halls and in the classrooms at Calvary Baptist Day School (CBDS) these days. You can see it in the newly renovated cafeteria, in the car line as parents drop off their students, and in the smiles of new students making friends and starting classes. CBDS is focused on a bright future, with a vision that is innovative and clear. With the arrival of Richard Hardee as the new Head of School, enrollment is increasing, facilities are being renewed, and the sense of community is deepening. “It’s an exciting time at CBDS,” says Anna Waters, current parent and Day School Committee member.

“We’ve been praying for a leader that would steer us forward with a unique vision and Mr. Hardee is that person.”

Calvary Baptist Day School invites you to be a part of this exciting journey. Few other decisions will have the life-long impact on a child than that of school choice. For that reason, Calvary Baptist Day School believes that a formal education built on the foundation of Christ provides the sure footing for all learning. CBDS teaches students to acquire a deep and personal knowledge of Christ and His Word. Students have the opportunity to achieve at the highest levels of Christian scholarship and learning, while the entire staff encourages them to accomplish the eternal purposes for which they were created.

Calvary Baptist Day School uses school-wide vertical teams of teachers in each subject area who work together to ensure continuity of curriculum from early education through high school and that the curriculum is developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of each student.

Early Education students (three and four-year-olds) explore God’s world through hands-on experiences that combine excitement and discovery with a strong, biblically-integrated plan.

Lower School students (grades K through 6) begin the foundation for lifelong learning. This foundation uses the building blocks of phonics, reading, spelling, grammar, writing, mathematics, and Latin vocabulary.

Upper School students focus on logic by learning how to think critically in order to draw right and Godly conclusions from knowledge. They are focused on learning, integrating, and communicating truth as they are given the opportunity to master a difficult but rewarding core curriculum in preparation for college.

How does a CBDS education prepare students for a bright future?

Alumni at CBDS have been accepted into some of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the country such as MIT, Duke, Davidson, Washington and Lee, UNC, NC State, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Auburn, the US Naval Academy, West Point, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Samford, and many more.

Timmy Smith, MIDN, USN, Class of 2014, says, “Calvary was able to cater to my individual needs as a student, with a flexible and challenging curriculum. As a result of my education at CBDS, I was able to reach my goal of attending the United States Naval Academy. My high school experience also provided the framework for me to succeed morally, mentally, and physically during my first semester in college.” CBDS graduates have been prepared to apply to the college or university of their choice and the high school guidance office steers them every step March Issue 2015 • 41

of the way with individual meetings and group discussions on topics such as resume writing, interview skills, and more. Each student is encouraged to find a college or university that is best-suited for him or her individually. Parents are also encouraged to participate in college financial aid workshops, college application discussions, and grade level meetings.

While academic excellence is a priority at CBDS, there are also many opportunities to enhance the school experience through extra-curricular activities, athletics, clubs, and service projects. Class field trips are a favorite among students. From local team-building trips to seeing the unique history of our country, students enjoy seeing God’s hand in all they experience. Seniors at CBDS participate in a yearly tradition of serving in San Jose, Costa Rica at La Carpio mission. They work on construction projects and interact with children during Vacation Bible School. Some other extracurricular activities and clubs include the Junior Classical League (Latin Club), the Young Einsteins group, Moot Court, Youth and Government, Mock Trial, Student Council, and the Executive Leadership Council.

Athletics is also a big part of a student’s experience at Calvary Baptist Day

School. Through athletic training and competition, the athletic program at CBDS strives to teach sportsmanship, fellowship, and team work. The core objective of the athletic program is to aid in the development of well-rounded students. CBDS believes the athletic programs are an important part of a student’s Christian education. As members of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA), middle and high school students compete in sports such as soccer, basketball, cross country, swimming, cheerleading, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, and track.

CBDS offers a top-notch drama and arts program. Every fall and spring upper school drama students perform in various productions such as the middle school Christmas play, the fall dinner theater, and the spring musical. Their productions are an act of worship to praise God. Also included in their arts programs are the high school Glee Club and art classes, including an AP Studio Art class. In the lower school, students enjoy participating in weekly art and music classes, chorus, a talent show, and a musical every year.

On April 16th–18th, CBDS will present the original Disney Broadway

production of Beauty and the Beast. Full length shows are Thursday and Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. An abbreviated, kidfriendly matinee called Tea With Mrs. Potts will be performed at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. Children eight years and under are encouraged to attend wearing their favorite character’s costume as they take pictures and get autographs from Belle, the Beast, and other characters from the show. Tea and cookies will be included in the special matinee price of $5 (online and at the door.) Tickets for all full length shows are $5 if purchased online at www.cbdscougars.com. Tickets for all full length shows are $8 if purchased at the door.

The tradition at Calvary Baptist Day School is to graduate well-rounded students who have a love for Christ and the world around them. To help students realize their God-given potential, they are encouraged to participate in the School of Service (SOS). Each year all students from early education through twelfth grade serve on and off campus. Lower school students may make tie-dyed T-shirts for the Winston-Salem Children’s Home or create and write books for patients at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Upper school students serve at various locations in the Winston-Salem area such as Habitat for Humanity, the SECU Family House, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Senior Services. CBDS students are actively showing God’s love and serving others.

What a legacy for our future.

Christian education challenges students spiritually, morally, socially, physically, and academically as they learn to govern themselves, their habits of work and scholarship, their insight and knowledge of God’s providence, and their character development in light of each student’s commitment of

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faith in Christ. (Mark 12:30, 33) Calvary Baptist Day School adheres to this philosophy by offering students a Kingdom Education model that is implemented by an experienced, dedicated faculty. Scott Tolentino, a CBDS faculty member says, “I feel extremely blessed to teach at a school like Calvary Baptist Day School. I am surrounded by families, teachers and administration that truly care about not only teaching excellence in academics but also teaching our children to THINK, LEARN, and LIVE for Jesus Christ!”

Calvary Baptist Day School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).

You’re Invited For more information visit

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Welcome Wednesday Tours are scheduled for March 25 and April 15 Individual tours can be scheduled by request.

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Serve Others At Calvary Baptist Day School we encourage our students to recognize the needs of other people in their community. Sharing God’s love through service is one of the ways we inspire our students to Think, Learn and Live for Jesus Christ.

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Kilwin’s: A Sweet Retreat

By Ellen Wakefield

ilwin’s is a charming little shop located in Thruway Shopping Center, and indeed, their tagline says it all: “Sweet in every sense since 1947.” There is truly something for everyone here.

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Kilwin’s began in 1947, and started franchising in the 1980s. Their values are rooted in quality products, excellent customer service, and a great experience for everyone who walks through the door. Barry and Mardie Worst have carried on these traditions in the Winston-Salem location, opened in December 2012.

Upon arrival, I was greeted with decadent smells, and sights that can only be described as delightful. One of the owners, Mardie, welcomed me graciously, and was kind enough to lead me around the shop and fill me in on how things work at Kilwin’s. “We make all of the caramel we use here,” she told me, “and we dip all of our dipped candies here, make our own fudge, and make all the waffle cones, as well.” The folks at Kilwin’s are happy to help customers with all of their gift-giving needs: wedding favors, treats for wedding and baby showers, birthdays, corporate events, appreciation days, and any of the random days you might want to surprise someone, “just because.” And holidays. Let’s talk a minute about holidays. There are boxed chocolates of every flavor and variety, chocolate roses, caramel apples, caramel corn, salt water taffy, nut brittles, delicious fudge, and a host of other things to help you celebrate. And if you’re indecisive, these fantastic folks will help you come up with something that is sure to please. Indeed, custom gift boxes are a fun way to be creative, and Mardie enjoys assisting people with crafting something wonderful. Easter is also around the corner, and I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of some fun things to come for this wonderful holiday. Easter baskets are a lovely way to add some more sweetness to an already special time, and you’ll want to be sure to check them out when the time comes.

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year-round (salted caramel, strawberry chunk, butter pecan), and seasonal flavors (apple pie, eggnog, peppermint), and all are perfect in their house-made waffle cones, or made into delicious milkshakes. And let’s be honest, ice cream is great, no matter what season of the year it is. There is Kilwin’s coffee to enjoy, sodas, water, and the aforementioned milkshakes (they’re worth mentioning twice). The atmosphere at Kilwin’s is comforting, cozy and inviting, and you’re welcome to sit, stay awhile and enjoy your treats.

The daily specials at Kilwin’s are tempting and generous. On Tuesdays, you can get one plain caramel apple when you purchase any caramel apple, on Sundays, kids (six years old and younger) can come in and get a free kids’ cone, and on Thursdays, buy one slice of hand-paddled fudge and get a slice free (a personal favorite). Seven days a week there is something to give your afternoon a boost, end your day with something special, or just to treat yourself or someone you love.

Mardie tells me they have many loyal customers, and plenty of regulars, and I can see why. Everything about this lovely place is an invitation to come back and enjoy yourself. And indeed, I will. On a cold and windy winter day, Kilwin’s was my sweet retreat.

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Reynolda House Summer Adventures Reynolda House Summer Adventures is a Winston-Salem Tradition of Learning…and FUN! “Reynolda House does a great job of ensuring that the children are getting something lasting out of their experience at the camp.

It’s really telling when people keep coming back each year,”

ooking for a unique summer camp experience for your child that combines art, writing, fun, and recreation? Summer Adventures at Reynolda House Museum of American Art are for you!

Reynolda House Summer Adventures are a tradition in Winston-Salem and an experience that children never forget. With alumni of the program now sending their own children to the Museum’s camps, the legacy of inspiration continues with a new generation.

out of their experience at the camp. It’s really telling when people keep coming back [to the camps] each year,” says a mother of a student in Reynolda House Summer Adventures.

Children enrolled in 2015’s camps will be the first to swim in the Museum’s newly restored historic indoor pool. A memorable part of the Museum’s camps since the beginning, swimming was put on hold for the past few years while Reynolda House embarked on a comprehensive pool restoration project. That project was completed this spring, and the pool will be sparkling and ready for swimmers again this summer. (Related: look on the Museum’s website and search #ReynoldaPool for information about the project.)

Creative Writing Workshop is designed for students with an interest in writing. The workshop focuses on all aspects of the writing process, from pre-writing through the publishing stage, and students get to create their own finished book by the workshop’s completion. Students who have completed sixth through ninth grades may register for this camp experience, offered June 29th through July 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The Museum offers three day camps for children who have completed kindergarten through ninth grade. All campers spend time learning about the history of the Reynolds family and their estate, exploring the Museum’s renowned American art collection, and swimming in the historic indoor pool.

Art Adventures connects to the Museum’s American art collection, and offers participants the opportunity to create their own original works of art, inspired by portraits, landscapes and abstract works on view in the

Museum. This camp is offered in two sessions, July 20th–24th or July 27th–31st, both open to students who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade.

Writing Adventures introduces younger students to the writing process through exploration of the 1917 historic house of R.J. Reynolds and the Museum’s collections on view. Students write poems, short narratives, and other compositions inspired by the objects around them. This camp is offered in two sessions, each for a particular age student. July 6th–10th is for students who have completed first and second grade; July 13th–17th is for students who have completed third through fifth grades.

What makes day camps at Reynolda House special is the combination of using history and art to create art and writing compositions, all in the unique setting of the historic home of one of the South’s most important families.

Sign up today! Camp cost and registration information can be found online at reynoldahouse.org/summer-adventures.

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Out with the Pyramid & In with the Plate

By Melissa Moses, MS, RD, LDN, Brenner FIT Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital n 2011, we said, “So long!” to the food pyramid, the icon used to help consumers understand how to make healthier food choices.

The pyramid, which was introduced in 1992, had slowly evolved into various forms until 2011, when First Lady Michelle Obama and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack released “MyPlate.”

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This nutrition tool simplifies feeding ourselves and our families.

Instead of worrying what a portion of chicken should be or what a serving size of vegetables is, MyPlate makes eating healthy easier to understand. The balanced approach of MyPlate helps us eat the right amount of food, consume the right amount of nutrients, eat higher fiber foods, and feel satisfied. MyPlate is divided into four food groups, along with the fifth food group, dairy, falling right outside the plate.

Protein is ¼ of our plate. Examples of protein are meats, poultry, eggs, nuts and seeds, and seafood. At Brenner FIT, we include beans and legumes (which are high in protein) into this group if there are no other protein sources offered at the meal.

Grains are another ¼ of our plate. Sources of grain are pasta, rice, bread, cereal, crackers, tortillas, oatmeal, grits and popcorn. In addition, four “starchy” vegetables fall into the grain portion of the plate. Do you know that beans, potatoes, green peas and corn are similar in carbohydrate content to rice and bread?

Fruit & Vegetables fill ½ of MyPlate. Fruits and vegetables can be fresh, dried, frozen, or canned. All fruits and vegetables (except for the four “starchy” vegetables) fill this part of our balanced plate.

Dairy sources include milk, yogurt, cheese, soy milk and milk-based desserts. At Brenner FIT, dairy can also be considered part of the protein group when creating a balanced meal. Examples of dairy include cheese on tacos or Greek yogurt on pita sandwiches.

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Here are some examples of how we can pull these food groups together to create a balanced plate: • Grilled salmon served with rice, roasted asparagus and sliced mango; • Chicken breast sandwich on a whole wheat bun, served with carrot sticks and grapes; • Spaghetti made with whole wheat noodles and lean ground beef, served with mixed green salad and mandarin oranges; • Steak topped with peppers and onions, served with a baked potato and roasted broccoli.

To be successful with making balanced meals for you and your family, planning ahead is key! It’s hard to include three to four food groups at each meal if you do not plan meals ahead of time. Try planning dinner ideas with your family. Start with what you would normally cook for dinner and add one food group to your meal. If a popular family dinner is lasagna, what could you offer with lasagna, so that you and your family can make a balanced plate? Some ideas may be sautéed green beans or a fruit salad. Enjoy creating balanced MyPlate meals!

To learn more about the balanced plate and meal planning, Brenner FIT (Families in Training), a pediatric weight management program at Brenner Children’s Hospital, is here to help. Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative offers free cooking, nutrition and parenting classes.

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WElcomE To SummEr camp SEaSon! After several months of record-breaking cold and frigid temperatures across the country, many families are welcoming the idea of some warmer weather and fun, outdoor activities that don’t require at least three layers of clothing. Well, on behalf of Forsyth Family Magazine, allow me to welcome you to the Summer Camp Showcase! For the next three months, we will include a special section within the magazine, highlighting some great summer camp options for your children.

“It’s not even officially spring yet…isn’t this a little early to be planning summer camp?” In a word… No. Summer camp programs begin filling up early, and this is the time to start budgeting and planning for ways to keep the kids entertained during their summer break.

Whether you’re looking for a variety of day camp options so the kiddoes stay engaged during the summer months, or you’re hoping that overnight camp will help your child develop a sense of independence, all summer camp programs offer great benefits to your child. Here are just a few of those benefits: 1.Fun (obviously) 2.Education (but cleverly disguised as fun!)

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“Because of the service request from clients, we discovered there was a need, and we wanted to create a stress-free vacation,” said Aikens. “Although they may have a security system, we wanted to offer more. Whether you are away on vacation, a long extended stay away from home or you travel back and forth from country to country, having someone checking on your home ensures your peace of mind and continued security for your home. Most clients that call us are those who go away on vacation or traveling from five to 30 days.”

The levels of service vary and are personalized to each client based on his or her need with a guarantee for security as well.

“We have a qualified team that can handle just about anything,” said Aikens.

“They are put through a state and national screening to give our clients peace of mind. We are bonded and insured; we ask for references from both business and personal, and we call each one to get a feel of the type of person we are hiring.”

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For less than $100, a home can be checked once per week with offered services including checks of the property, changing light bulbs as needed, taking garbage to the curb, monitoring maid service and watering plants. “We also offer packages that are inclusive of housesitting and dog sitting but require multiple visits to the property,” said Aikens. “We are able to offer services not on our usual list for someone with more specific needs for their home while away. If there is something we can’t handle, we have a list of qualified vendors that we partner with who are also screened to assist with whatever comes up. If we can’t handle it, we have someone who can. We are a one-stop option!”

To further assist her clients, Aikens has partnered with Diane Michael of Luxury Travel Destinations. “We do whatever it takes to ensure that our clients are doing the things they enjoy,” said Aikens. “Diane, the founder of Luxury Travel Destinations, will assist you with every step of your planning process. Her desire is to ensure her clients’ vacation money is invested wisely, so they return home with cherished memories! Both Busy as a Bee Concierge and Luxury Travel Destinations deliver on creating a lifetime of cherished memories, a worry-free vacation and a focus on the things in life you value the most. One call can start the process.”

Leaving for vacation should be an exciting time, so after Diane has helped you plan the perfect vacation, let Busy as a Bee take care of your home for you! “Busy as a Bee allows you to be in two places at one time,” said Aikens. “If a service man has to get in, we can be there. Need some groceries there when you arrive home? They will be in the fridge for you. We believe your vacation or your travels should be as worry-free as possible. Most of us want the security of knowing we have someone we can trust to take care of things while we are away. In general, we do what is called “modified house sitting,” which is to ensure that everything is running smoothly just as if the owner was at home. We provide frequency of visits that are determined in advance by the homeowner. The bottom line is that making sure your investment is properly being managed is smart.”

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Ages & Stages Toddler Thru Elementary

Teaching Your Child to Become a Better Reader

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By Lisa Doss

ommy, I see the letters ‘A,’ ‘X’ and ‘W.’” From the parent’s perspective, she is delighted for several reasons. Her child is starting to notice educational cues and, better yet, becoming interested in the literal world. While children will start to identify letters at the age of two, reading words and understanding the relationship between letters and sounds occurs around the age of four. Yes, it is always hard for parents to contain their excitement. If you are wondering what else you can do, here are a few creative suggestions.

Communication Sometimes, as parents, we feel that we never stop talking. Whether in the kitchen or in the car, we play a variation of the “I-spy a color,” or “…shape” game, and progress on to naming objects. These identification exchanges are so important because you are establishing your child’s vocabulary and enriching their understanding of the world.

In addition: Singing songs, repeating nursery rhymes or poems, using finger puppets or bath toys are wonderful choices to actively build your child's pre-reading skills. Parents may not realize all the above examples are methods used in storytelling. Applying these skills to a picture book, children will feel comfortable talking about what they see occurring on the pages in preparation for listening to the story.

When your child is ready, there are a number of books that are based on pictures. For instance, Dr. Seuss’ Go, Dog! Go, and In a People House, or Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar will allow a child to gain confidence from your direction, which may be merely pointing to the picture. And, when your child is perusing through those very same books independently, he or she will realize, “I really can read!”"

Visual Cues Just how many variations of magnets do you have in your home? I think it is safe to assume that we all have the alphabet magnets.

Beyond the refrigerator, there are wonderful “traveling” magnetic surfaces that you can use for educational purposes.

For instance, we all have an old cookie sheet. What if you created an activity from paper placed at the bottom of the sheet for your child to complete, using those wonderful alphabet magnets? One activity could be a matching alphabet or numbers game, while in another you could ask your child to identify beginning sounds using pictures. From helping your child learn their sight words to unscrambling letters to make words, the ideas are truly endless.

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After reading the story Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom, why not draw a picture of a coconut tree with and without cues, and allow your child to be creative with the magnetic letters and song? Even a large dry-erase board laid onto the carpet could be constructively used for long periods of time.

Using a short piece of rope, connect a paper clip to the end. Voilà! You have an instant fishing pole. Children will enthusiastically enjoy fishing for magnetic letters and numbers! There are a number of creative games you could play, or even ask your child to create one, too!

Between i-phones, i-pads, and e-readers, young children are learning how to maneuver through educational games with ease. Using one finger to swipe or move an object is replacing cards and puzzle pieces, hand-to-paper coordination skills and other great lessons. While technology is an easy means to promote pre-reading skills, parents also need to include the “old fashioned” way of learning. Alongside wonderful homemade activities, children also are learning the virtue of patience, and developing creativity as well as problem-solving skills.

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Ages & Stages School Age Children

Making the Final Months of School Count

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ith budding flowers and warmer temperatures, a new feeling is in the air for school-aged students—“Summeritis.”

With less than 56 days remaining on the school calendar, there are still important goals to accomplish, successes to celebrate, life lessons to learn and challenges to overcome. Until the true declaration of the end of school arrives, here are four ways to make those final months count.

By chance, are you planning to start a long-term project? By breaking the project into segments and setting deadlines for yourself, you can work at a semi-slow place while putting forth 100% effort. The same applies to upcoming finals. Why not include the promise to reread all notes, and correct and review your tests and quizzes? Every little effort now will keep students positive, and feeling in complete control!

Tweak the Plan Each of us lives by a system of schedules and rituals. For students, sitting down to study at a particular time helps them accomplish their goals. Now is a good time to consider either creating a new “study plan” or tweaking your existing plan. With opportunities to explore the outdoors on the horizon, students need to consider balancing fun with responsibilities. It may be easier than you think!

Oh, wait, don’t you have a special event in a couple of weeks? Make sure to include it, along with other fun events, in your planner.

With the arrival of daylight savings, you may decide to “tweak” the hour you begin studying.

Where you study is important. Choose a location away from distractions, great food aromas, cell phones, and wait for a break to access your favorite social media sites. A den or dining room table may provide a great location to spread out; however, think that, in another month, you may be able to sit outside and read.

Always begin with your hardest subject. When you are tired, seeing your favorite class may provide you with a boost of well-needed energy Use Your Planner A student planner is the best tool to keep track of daily homework assignments, and to visualize the upcoming days and weeks ahead.

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Communicate With Teachers Teachers love students who are accountable for their assignments and grades; therefore, don’t wait or wonder what your grades are; instead, begin communicating with your teachers. It will just take a minute, and you may leave feeling great about your current plan and goals!

Reading for Pleasure Whether you read for pleasure or listen to an audio book (either on your i-pod or from CDs in the car), you are developing valuable skills. Think about this: The hour or two you spend reading will help you focus your attention on the next test.

Yes, readers of, or listeners to, audio books are fine-tuning concentration, attention to detail, and memorization, while gaining information and finding out how a literary character solves problems. In addition, if you are a visual-style learner, you will improve your listening and note-taking skills, too. Listening to audio books solves the issue of not having the time to read. One promise—the ear buds come out during class!

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Ages & Stages High School

Teenagers: They Don’t Know Who They Are, But They Know They’re Not You

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ho are you and what have you done with my sweet child?!” She wanted to say (but didn’t). Janice leaned her forehead on her child’s just-slammed door. They used to have cookies and milk together after school. Now her daughter says that’s “dumb.” All she said was, “How was your day, Sweetie peetie?” And her 14year-old yelled “Ohhhhh Mom, really?!? I’m not a baby anymore.” And slammed her door. Janice called me.

“Teenagers are pod people” I told her “Like in Invasion of the Body Snatchers? At 13, they are stolen and replaced by exact duplicates. Don’t be fooled.” Janice smiled a little. “They are just trying to figure out who ‘they’ are. The only thing they know is that they are not you. Hang in there though, they do come back. Right about the time they leave for college. But by then, you won’t want to let them go.” Janice found this ‘oddly comforting’.

We can’t tell them not to be friends or we may push them toward the very friend we wanted to avoid. And, as always, remind them they don’t go with anyone you don’t know.

3.Testing Limits – It’s what they do. Be cool and chose your battles wisely. There is power in saving it for what is really important. When you do draw the line, be consistent and strong. These are usually breaches of an established rule. For example, if curfew is breached you must follow through with the established consequence, every time, or you will lose credibility. (This is a test, this is only a test) 4.Disrespect – This should not be shown by either of you. Remember when they were two and they had meltdowns in the cereal aisle at the grocery store? Looks the same, only they’re taller now and know better. They may try to challenge you in public (disrespect), you might yell at them publicly (also disrespectful). Tell them this is not okay, you two will need to talk about this privately (and when you are more calm, if necessary). Remove the audience and try again. Seek resolution, you are both worth it. Allowing this kind of behavior will not serve them in school, in relationships, or in life.

Top Five Concerns She Might Have to Look Forward to (and Suggestions): 1. Drama drama drama – With teens, everything is magnified (particularly for girls). Listen, try not to over-relate; to them it is not about you. Avoid making light of it, TO THEM this is very large and very serious. Sympathize, but if it begins to spiral, give them self-control techniques (ex: breathe). Ask them to suggest possible solutions and encourage them to work it out.

5. Communication – Maybe you sense there is something wrong, but they no longer want to talk with you. They text, e-mail, call or hang out with friends, but not you. You will need a back-up plan—a designated “safe” person they can talk to. Make sure they know that if they need to talk to someone else, they can always call Uncle…or Aunt…or an older sibling—SOMEONE .

2.Friends who could be trouble – Keep a close eye on them and these friends. Colorful hair or interesting clothing choices may not indicate anything but individuality. Watch for uncharacteristically negative behaviors with or after being with this friend. Remind your child that they are responsible for their choices, and their impact on others. “In our family we treat each other with respect.” Tell them you trust their judgment until they give you reason not to.

As teens, their job is to separate themselves from their parents. What looks like rejection is often insecurity and fear. Understand this, and your compassion will make it easier to help them find constructive strategies in their new roles. Do not be tempted to play the friend role, be strong for them. What they need now more than ever is a parent.

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Parenting is hard. Kids don’t come with how-to manuals. And when it comes to parenting our kids, one size does not fit all. All clichés. And all-too true. This new column, “Parenting Perspectives,” will explore various parenting topics from the perspective of two parents (maybe not always Mom, sometimes Dad will chime in!) who are at different stages in their parenting career.

This month, Lisa and Willy both explore the topic of honesty. Lisa is a mom to a 4-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son. Willy is a dad to four children (one girl and three boys), ages 8, 10, 12, and 14.

(By Willy Minnix) Sometimes, it seems like lying is much easier than actually telling the truth. My wife and I try to teach our kids that honesty is a longterm solution to short-term problems. To look at it another way, lying often presents itself as a short-term solution to problems that we face in life, but in the end the lies stack up and the person who reverts to lying ends up telling more lies to cover up their tracks, only to find that they have to tell more lies, and more lies, until it snowballs and overwhelms them.

By focusing on honesty from the start, integrity becomes a long term solution to the short-term problems. If you put in the hard work to build a reputation as a person of integrity in all of the small details, then you will be rewarded with respect. Some people might not always like your integrity, but in the end they will respect you.

I graduated from a Quaker college, and Quakers call themselves “the Friends.” But “Friends” is a shortened form of the phrase “The Society of Friends of the Truth.” George Fox, the founder of the Quakers, put such a high regard on truth that he labeled his group “Friends of Truth.” If we had more honesty in our society, we would have more role models to look up to, more people to respect, and more people holding up a banner that our kids can aspire to in their lives.

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(By Lisa S.T. Doss) My four-year-old daughter is undeniably a daddy’s girl. Perhaps, it is because she is accustomed to their evening ritual; but, the moment he arrives home she is running into his arms and divulging her news of the day, bad or good. To my surprise, she will tell him the finer details that I have yet to hear. I often wonder if this is a “super power” of all dads. Despite the few weekday hours she is able to spend with him, he takes the time to praise her good deeds, show forgiveness when she is wrong, and remind her that tomorrow can be a better day. In the life of a young child, “trust” has become her first “value.”

What I believed about parenting prior to the birth of my daughter is quite different than my thoughts and feelings today. (Having a relaxed second child, a son, helped immensely, too!) There is so much that goes into our decisions! Reading, discussing, considering our child’s personality and then trying a variety of strategies. Talking with other parents always adds to the mix, too!

With the values of honesty, respect, friendship and kindness, the lessons are straightforward.

Our daughter is still learning about the virtues of honesty. She believes in fairies, has conversations with her Pooh bear and dinosaur, George; so, I think we still have a ways to go before real “teachable moments” can be understood. And, when in doubt, her story has changed to blame her 22-month old little brother for a variety of things, which was 100% truthful. Just recently, I used and defined the words “honesty” and “truthfulness.” These are not concrete words for a child of four. It’s fun when at this stage of parenting, games like “real” and “not real” can introduce very important concepts. At times, I wonder who is learning more?

Springtime

Fitness Tips

Contributed by Dr. Suzanne Hilton and Dr. Aimee Lischke with Total Family Care t’s March. The days are getting longer and warmer, and spring is in the air! For many of us, springtime means we can’t wait to get outside for activities like running, biking and hiking. These are great opportunities to improve our fitness, maintain or lose weight, and just spend time with friends and family. Unfortunately, however, getting outside often means we are at risk for injuries and accidents, especially as we first get back to the activities we love. There are some simple measures you can take to protect you and your loved ones as you get moving and out of doors.

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HIT THE ROAD RUNNING! Are you a runner? Do you love the sound of your sneakers hitting the sidewalk and the feel as you push yourself up “one last hill”? Avoid being one of the 70% of runners who sustain injuries each year, by training smart! Most of these injuries are called “overuse injuries,” and usually occur when runners start out too far, too fast. To avoid overuse injury: • Start with a great pair of shoes! You can get fitted at one of the many wonderful running specialty stores in our area where the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. And many experts recommend changing your running shoes every 350–400 miles.

• Do not run on slanted or uneven surfaces. The best running surface is soft and flat.

• Do not run more than 45 miles per week. There is evidence that says running over 45 miles per week does little for your fitness, but greatly increases your risk for injury.

• Develop a smart training plan. Incorporate some cross training with swimming or weight training, and alternate your “hard” run days with lighter days.

• Try not to run alone. As much as possible, bring a friend along or, at least, have your cell phone in case of emergency.

• If you do have pain when you run, don’t try to “run through” the pain.

Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. If simple stretching, ice and rest don’t help, please see your healthcare provider. Visit www. FamilyDoctor.org for more information.

IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BIKE Would you rather be on two wheels than two feet? The Piedmont Triad is a great place to ride, both on road and off, and our area is gaining international notoriety for our excellent cycling opportunities. However, any time you saddle up on you cycle, there are risks for accidents and injuries. If you plan on catching the cycling wave this spring, please follow some simple advice!

HELMET! HELMET! HELMET! Indisputably the most important equipment a cyclist can have! Be sure it fits right and stays put, protecting your forehead as well. It is the law, after all! Other gear that can help prevent injury are cycling gloves with padded palms. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common among cyclists, and a bit of protection at the wrists can help!

Remember ABCQuickCheck: • A= Sufficient Air in tires B=Brakes working C= Cranks and Chains smooth Quick=quick-release levers closed Check=check it all over • Follow all traffic laws, including riding with the traffic and using hand signals. For a refresher on hand signals, please see www.bikeleague.org.

• Be visible with bright clothing and reflectors when necessary.

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GO TAKE A HIKE! Our area boasts fantastic hiking trails—many within a day’s trip from the Triad. Whether you are looking for an easy walk or a more rigorous experience, our area offers some of the best trails for hikers to experience the most Mother Nature has to offer.

While hiking isn’t an inherently dangerous activity, it makes sense to follow a few common-sense safety tips.

• Never hike alone. Hiking is a wonderful shared experience, but more than that, if you do get injured, having a partner with you will help keep you from panicking, and that person can hike back to the trail head for help, if needed.

• Plan ahead! Know where the trail head starts, where it will take you and the type of terrain you are likely to encounter. Try to stay on a well-marked trail to avoid getting lost!

• Take some basic gear! A water bottle is a must! A snack, too, might be beneficial if you are headed out on a longer hike. Some other things that might come in handy are a simple first aid kit with gauze, bandages, antibacterial cream and maybe even a simple compass.

• Remember: “Leaves of three, let it be.” Avoid contact with poison ivy if possible!

• DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!!!

When you return home, have someone help you do a full-body tick check! The ticks in our forested areas carry many tick-borne illnesses, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease. If you do spot a tick or pull one off, contact your healthcare provider for further advice!

So, as the warmer spring weather hits, enjoy being outside doing the things you love, or even trying something new. Take your water bottle and your sunscreen and have a great time! If you have questions or concerns, or if you should sustain an injury despite these tips, please contact your healthcare provider for help. In the meantime, maybe Dr. Hilton and Dr. Lischke will see you on the trails!

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March Issue 2015 • 67

Ca st Your Vote in the 5th Annual Choice Awa rds!

By Katie Moosbrugger of Triad Moms on Main

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here’s your favorite place to host a birthday party? What’s your favorite restaurant for a girls’ lunch out? How about the best place to take the kids on a rainy day?

These are just some of the questions you’ll be asked when you vote in Triad Moms on Main’s 5th Annual Choice Awards. The contest, which celebrates all things parent-related, began in early February with a call for nominations. The top three nominees per category per Triad city (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) became finalists, and finalist voting kicks off on March 2nd.

Anyone can vote in the Choice Awards contest now through March 16th.

Simply visit www.TriadMomsOnMain.com and click on the teal box at the top that says “2015 Choice Awards.” On that page, you will find the link to cast your vote, as well as other information about the contest, and past winners and nominees.

The contest has gained in popularity over the years (more than 6,000 Triad parents voted last year). Votes are compiled and tallied through Survey Monkey’s web site, and the winning businesses will be announced on March 18th.

Show your support of the local businesses and services that help you be the best parent you can be. Vote in this year’s Choice Awards!

The categories for this year’s “Choice Awards” contest are: 1. Favorite Birthday Party Venue/Service/Entertainment 2. Favorite Local Children’s Clothing Store/Boutique 3. Favorite Local Women’s Clothing Store/Boutique 4. Favorite Seasonal Children’s Consignment Sale 5. Favorite Consignment Store (clothing and/or furniture) 6. Favorite Salon and/or Spa 7. Favorite Restaurant for a Ladies’ Lunch 8. Favorite Restaurant for a Date Night 9. Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant 10. Favorite Sweets Shop (fro-yo, ice cream, cupcakes, candy, etc.)

11. Favorite Local Gift Shop 12. Favorite Health & Wellness Facility or Service (gym, health club, nutritionist, trainer, etc.)

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13. Favorite Local Photographer 14. Favorite Home Improvement Business (interior design, contractor, builder, etc.)

15. Favorite Local Realtor/Agent 16. Favorite OB/Gyn Doctor 17. Favorite Family or Pediatric Dentist 18. Favorite Family Orthodontist 19. Favorite Pediatrician 20. Favorite Private School 21. Favorite Preschool 22. Favorite Child Care Service (including Before/After School Care) 23. Favorite Summer Camp 24. Favorite Child Enrichment Program (dance, language, music, art, theater, etc.)

25. Favorite Child Sports Program or Facility 26. Favorite Rainy Day Destination for Kids 27. Favorite Place to Board and/or Groom Your Pet 28. Favorite Local Mompreneur (Mom who has started her own business) These two categories will have only one Triad-wide winner: 29. Favorite Triad Family Event 30. Favorite Local Print Publication Triad Moms on Main launched on October 20th, 2010, and today averages over 28,000 unique monthly visitors and over 8,000 newsletter subscribers. The site also has over 7,500 fans on its Facebook page, and more than 2,000 Twitter followers.

Triad Moms on Main explores topics daily—from how to find the right school or summer camp for your child, to local restaurants & birthday venues—and digs deep into the needs and interests of moms raising children in the Triad. The site also publishes directories (on such topics as summer camps, private schools, tutors, and birthday parties), hosts a detailed local events calendar and runs contests and giveaways.

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What's New for 2015

By Leigh Ann Alexander

Creativity for a Cause

During the first day of one of my art classes I show the students photos of Broadway costumes designed by a five year old child, and scarves created by a local child, and remind the students that "little people can do big things".

Apparently, my students were really listening-by the end of the five week session, two of students had come up with the idea of selling the creations they made. Through the help of supportive parents, a new local charity was born and an art sale was held to raise money for local children.

In 2015, students have continued the tradition by creating art to benefit the humane society and making Valentines for families staying at Ronald McDonald House.

This Spring, students will create "Art Bombs", or random acts of creativity. The art bombs are works of art both that will be placed in the community or presented to others.

The students will decide where they want to place the art, or where it should be given to individuals. Join us at the Forsyth Family Expo where we plan to do a giant collaborative art bomb...everyone is invited to join in the fun!

Summer Fun at the Studio

Exciting plans are being made for Summer Camps this year! Studio Create has expanded our camp offerings and we will have more than 15 different camps to choose from. Old favorites such as Rock Your Room, Glow Show, and Fashion Week Winston Salem will return, but we are adding many new ones to the line up. Big, Messy, Art and Princesses and Superhero are new for younger children, while On With the Show, The Art of the Story, and Create a Parade are new offerings designed with older children in mind.

Visit the Studio Create booth at the Family Expo or go to our Facebook page by keying in Studio Create, Lewisville, NC for more information!

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CAROLINA CROSS CONNECTION Morning Watch 5K and Family Fun Run

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

here are dozens of walks and races you can be a part of in the area, and so many of them support extraordinary causes and give back in remarkable ways to those in need. The same is especially true for the Carolina Cross Connection (CCC) Morning Watch 5K and Family Fun Run. In the short time the race has been in existence, it has gained quite a following!

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includes building wheelchair ramps and porches; underpinning mobile homes; yard work, such as mowing, weed eating and raking; repairing floors and walls; painting interiors and exteriors; as well as house cleaning and window washing. CCC provides the location, as well as the training, tools, supplies and connection to the families that are most in need.

“The CCC Morning Watch 5K is in its third year,” said Brittany Bethel, Church Relations and Overseas Administrator for CCC. “The first two years were only held in Concord, and we had around 150 runners at each event.

This year, we are expanding to Clemmons, and Terry Jeanes is our race coordinator. All of the money raised [at the race] goes to support the programs of CCC, which is a Christian ministry in western North Carolina providing opportunities for youth, college students and adults to make a difference for, and with, folks in need. Since our beginning in 1988, CCC has engaged 28,000 youth and adults to serve more than 16,000 residents, helping make their homes more accessible with new wheelchair ramps, steps, porches and more. Over the last few years, CCC has expanded to now offer opportunities to serve alongside children living in orphanages in Honduras through CCC's Overseas program and opportunities to serve alongside people without permanent housing through CCC's

Support for events such as the Morning Watch 5K and Family Fun Run allows them to continue to make a difference. “Our hope for this event in Clemmons is that it becomes a yearly March race,” said Bethel. “CCC has great ties with this community, and we love the opportunity to partner with local businesses, churches and community members to help more families in need. We are thankful for how this community has embraced this event. We would love to see you next month at the race!”

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The Service Weeks allow those involved with the ministry to give back in a personal way to those in need. “Youth and adults from Clemmons and surrounding areas have been attending CCC’s Service Weeks program for the past 21 years,” said Bethel. “In our 28 years of existence, we have had more than 1,300 students and adults from your county attend our Service Weeks program.” Work

The Carolina Cross Connection Morning Watch 5K and Family Fun Run will be held on March 14th in the Clemmons West Subdivision, located at 3376 Middlebrook Drive in Clemmons. The Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K begins at 9:30 a.m.

Registration is $10/person to participate in the Fun Run and $25/person to participate in the 5K. For more information, or to register, visit www.ccc5k.org.

The Mommy Diaries: Baby on Board By Emily Eileen Carter

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remember the first trip Lucas and I went on when he was 3 months old; the car was packed to the brim. I literally packed any- and everything I could think of that a baby, could, would, or might possibly need just for a 3-night trip. It looked like we were moving to Texas. Those first-time Mama travel-jitters, doubts and questions loomed as the days of anticipation led up to our first trip: Will he sleep in the car? Will he adjust to his new environment? What if I forget his sound machine, vaporizer, monitor, diaper cream? The list goes on and on. With the car packed to the hilt, we hit the road. He was a road warrior, did much better than I had anticipated, and believe it or not, we didn’t use everything in the car.

Before becoming a parent, I had never imagined how adding one person to the clan would compound our packing needs every time we took a road trip. Even short weekend trips to see family seemed to require a three-page strategic plan. I would start making lists three days before our trip and packing bags days in advance. I would contemplate our load, strategize, ponder how to consolidate, organize and pack our car like a puzzle.

The truth is, traveling with a little person, especially a baby under one, is a lot of work. Most babies have a pretty delicate schedule, and us modern Mamas have become pretty dependent on all the gadgets, gizmos and gear that help our little ones sleep and stick to a schedule.

I admit my generation is also a bit safety-obsessed, and many of us are preoccupied with all the additional “stuff” we feel baby must have to be safe. My parents and in-laws often remind us there was a time when babies rode in your lap in a car, safety gates were not so common, video monitors were unheard of, and yet somehow kids survived.

Traveling with baby really became a challenge this past Christmas, as we realized we not only had to pack baby and stuff, but a truckload of Christmas presents to boot. As we planned our auto tour of North Carolina, I began to stress about how we could make it all “fit.”

I began to brainstorm days in advance, and I won’t lie, it took over 3 hours to pack the car on Christmas Eve. However, in the end, we had to downsize, consolidate, eliminate, and just do without some things.

In the future I hope we can remember these strategies to make our next trip, at least, a little bit less crowded in the car.

Here are Some Traveling Tips for your Next Trip with Baby: • Do make a list of the essentials (diapers, bottles, food, etc.).

• Pre-pack and reduce, especially clothes.

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• If you pack fewer clothes, just don’t forget the baby detergent to wash on the road • Eliminate the extras (Do you really need the video monitor if you are staying in a hotel room, or the baby bath tub? I used to bathe in the sink at my Grandmas.)

• Breathe and relax, knowing nearly every pharmacy and grocery (even many gas stations) carry most baby essentials (So it’s okay if you forget something!).

12-30-14 Dear Baby Lucas, You have been the bes t part of 2014. I rem ember being so excited to meet you at this time last year , as I was growing increasingl y more uncomfortab le, and you were getting ready to make your debut.

In addition to crawlin g everywhere, you ar e standing up, balancing on yo ur feet and cruising fro m one furniture piece to an other. You especially lov e to climb on the TV and surroun d sound, and shuffle th rough our DVDs. (We had to move them.). You do n’ t sit long anymore; there for is a whole new world to discover!

In addition to “Dada,” you are now saying my name now, ”Mama,” with pro nounced excitement and you look at me and smile , and it makes my he art soar!

You were the brightes t light and the cheer of this Christmas. You enjoy ed being spoiled by yo ur family and you especially lov ed unwrapping, crink ling and eating wrapping paper much more than the gi fts themselves.

I can’t believe you tu rn 1 next month. Whe n I look at pictures of you as a tin y infant, it’s so hard to believe that was less than a year ago. Your dad an d I love you so much; our love con tinues to grow infin itely for you!

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March Issue 2015 • 73

The View from My Section...

By A. Keith Tilley

Boyhood Reminds Us of How Quickly Time Passes Editorial hort of CGI (Computer-generated imagery) and special effects,

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there are not a lot of groundbreaking ideas coming out of Hollywood these days. That’s what makes an exceptional film I viewed not long ago so remarkable. The movie is entitled Boyhood, and it’s written and directed by Richard Linklater, who also directed Before Sunrise (1995) and School of Rock (2003).

The remarkable thing about this movie (2015 Golden Globe Winner for Best Drama), if you haven’t seen it yet, is that Linklater found a cast of very talented actors to commit to making a film for twelve whole years.

This cast included notables Patricia Arquette (as Olivia Evans) and Ethan Hawke (as Mason Evans, Sr.) who portrayed the mother and father of Mason Evans, Jr., played by Ellar Coltrane. Samantha Evans was played by Lorelei Linklater (the director’s own daughter).

The movie provides glimpses inside the life of Mason Jr., from the age of seven till he reaches eighteen years old. The storyline is excellent, in that young Mason must confront many of the typical and atypical issues young boys have to deal with growing up, regardless of their generation. He comes from a family where the mother and father have broken up; however, neither is portrayed as the really bad guy; they are merely in difficult circumstances. On the contrary, both parents bring a special gift to Mason’s life in their own unique way and help shape the person he ultimately becomes. There are the low points, from bullying, exposure to drugs and alcohol, and domestic and parental abuse (by step-parents), to more gentle and tender moments, such as when he asks his dad if elves are real, and experiences his first girl crush. Through it all, Mason faces each challenge head-on, making both good and not-so-good choices, just as you might expect. During these life events he garners various pieces of advice from his high school teachers and peers, and some very sound guidance from his parents themselves. Eventually, things start to level out in his life and the life of his family, and he begins the venture into the next level, college. I won’t spoil it for you, but suffice it to say, it’s a powerful motion picture and something that I think parents can learn a lot from, especially seeing these life events through the eyes of this child/boy/teenager/adult.

Although the storyline is very thought-provoking, there’s another side of the movie that really sets it apart. As I hinted before, the director

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shot the film over the course of twelve years; in essence, following Mason, his sister, mother and father, among others, throughout this time span. You actually watch these people age “naturally” and “for real” on film as it progresses through each year. I got so caught up in the film that occasionally I would have to remind myself that this teenager or adult was actually that little seven-year-old boy I saw in the beginning, versus an older actor playing the part. Knowing that brings you even more into the film as you pay special attention to see how each character ages in his or her own way, including growing long hair, having ears pierced, losing weight, getting taller, changing facial features, changing personalities and fashions in clothes, and so on.

This brings me to my main point in all this. As I watched these characters aging in the film, it brought to my attention what I’ve said and thought so many times before. That is, how quickly it all passes. The mother has a part in the film where Mason is about to go off to college and she realizes that it’s just her now (her daughter is also away at college) and she exclaims, “This is the worst day of my life. I knew this day was coming…

I realize my life is just gonna go just like that, a series of milestones… I just thought there would be more.” She has to face the truth that her life is changing as dramatically as the lives of her children. Although I’m still a few years away from this major life event, I can’t help but relate to what the mother character is going through. It’s not hard to imagine what that change will be like and the emotional challenge it will bring.

“Reflection” and “Enjoy the moment, while in the moment” are common themes I have touched on many times in my columns.

However, one co-ed character named Nicole (played by Jessi Mechler) provides a slightly different perspective on this theme that is quite insightful as well. She says to then 18-year-old Mason, “You know how everyone always says, ‘Seize the moment’? I don’t know, I’m kinda thinking, it’s the other way around. You know, like, the moment seizes us.” Perhaps she’s right. Either way, it’s something to pay attention to, because as the movie depicts, in the end our families, friends and our memories are all we really have in life.

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New Year’s Resolutions…

A Tradition of Failing?

By Kelly Lewis, Certified Personal Trainer

Goals are Unrealistic:

t’s hard to believe that we are turning the calendar another month into 2015. Christmas, New Year’s and Valentine’s Day are fading memories, and the enthusiasm that once motivated our New Year’s resolution is waning faster than we’d like to admit. In fact, the truth is that most people have already failed at keeping their New Year’s Resolution, and discouragement is sinking in.

Research shows that 92% of resolutions are broken by the end of February. Ouch. Considering that the #1 and #2 resolutions are weight loss and exercise, I thought this topic would benefit from some conversation.

The question is this: Why are our resolutions failing us?

Or, perhaps, why are we failing them?

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Okay, I understand that folks want to lose weight and get in shape come January 1st. And that is a wonderful thing! However, in order to set oneself up for success, these goals should be realistic and specific. To say that, “I’m going to lose weight and get fit in 2015,” is not specific and is not the most effective tactic when striving towards success. I’ll suggest to you that it would be helpful to state instead (as an example), “My goal is to lose five pounds by the end of this month,” or, “I’m going to add two days a week of thirty minutes of physical activity to my schedule.” Whoever said that resolutions could not be tweaked and revisited? Having great success?

Fantastic! Try increasing your goals the next thirty days!

Setbacks are Derailing: Temptation. Lack of motivation. Frustration.

Perceived failure. These are experiences that everyone will have as they work through their resolution. Some days are good, and some days are not. Simple as that. But the key is to give

yourself the gift of grace. Understand that everyone has weak moments and you are not alone in your frustrations. However, the secret is to acknowledge the failure and reset your “meter” towards success. One difficult day does not mean that you should throw in the towel. Be kind to yourself and do not let your setback derail or define you. Each new day brings a clean slate and a fresh opportunity for victory!

Start Celebrating!

Positive reinforcement is a strong motivator in life. We all like to be rewarded for hard work and a job well done. Why should positive progress with your resolution be any different? Once you set a weight loss or fitness goal for yourself, tag on a motivating reward. There’s something very sweet about reaching a goal and celebrating this milestone with a special treat. I’d like you to consider rewards outside of the “food and beverage” category, as well. Perhaps when you see those five pounds drop you can splurge on those awesome new running shoes that you’ve been eyeing since Christmas. Or, once you stick with a consistent fitness regimen for thirty days, you can reward your fatigued muscles with a massage. Celebrate your accomplishments. You deserve it!

I hope these little tidbits were helpful to you as you work towards your personal goals for 2015. Although these three bullet points were written from the perspective of a weight- and fitness-related goal, they can truly be applied to just about any resolution that you have made. This article began with the general question: “Why do New Year’s resolutions fail?” Perhaps you have a specific question related to fitness and wellness? I would love to hear from you! I’ll be addressing YOUR questions in the April issue of Forsyth Family.

Please write to me at Kelly@c3fitnessnc.com and your question might be selected as a featured question! All questions will remain anonymous; your privacy is of the utmost importance to me. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

Until next month, my friends…be active, be mindful, and be well.

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A Series of (un)Fortunate Events

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As I continued to think about this, I wondered what it would be like if, this year, no matter what were to happen, I simply trusted God to work it all out. What if I didn’t stew, stress or worry, and instead really and truly allowed God to have my back? I mean, I’ve been saying that I trusted God to take care of me for years. But, maybe I had been faking it all this time.

The very next afternoon, my car broke down on the way home from work. It just completely died in the middle of the road! I was able to push it onto the shoulder until it was mostly off the road. My son, it turns out, was on his way home from school and saw me on the side of the road, so he was there to help me. Unfortunately, the car’s front end was in a slight embankment so we were unable to get it off the road any further. Thankfully, one of Andrew’s friends saw us and stopped to help. He had a Jeep and a tow rope (!) and was able to get the car completely out of the road.

Next, I needed to find a way to get my dead car somewhere where it could be fixed. Andrew remembered that our next door neighbor, John, is a mechanic who just so happens to also have a trailer for towing cars. So, I called John and explained the situation. He said he would be happy to pick it up on his way home from work, take it to his shop tomorrow to work on it, and maybe even put it back on the trailer and bring it home to us tomorrow when he has it fixed.

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Now, all I had to figure out was how we would pay the repair bill.

Here’s where the story gets really wild. When I got home after this little ordeal, I went out to get the mail. In the mailbox was a card from a family member who lives out of state; and inside the card was a check for $200! Here's part of what she said in the card: “January has a way of sending costs, unexpected or expected, on a spiral. Holidays are over...credit cards come due; heating costs rise; the car needs to be registered, inspected, filled with gas or REPAIRED (emphasis mine).

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I don’t know what God may be preparing me for. Only He knows if this year will be less or more of a struggle than the last. But, with this string of beautifully ordained events, He showed me for, like, the gazillonth time that He really can be trusted with everything.

So often, it’s in the times with broken cars, broken kids, the other shoe dropping and the final straw being placed that you and I are able see Him at work so clearly.

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Musing About…

Answers

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

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questions than answers. Being made the way we are, we often seek desperately for answers.

Sometimes, like Nikki, we aren’t sure what mountain we are facing, but we think we know what it’s not. Other times we have absolutely no clue as to what we are facing. This is a scary problem to face, but I have come to find that there is a certain beauty in the unknown.

As a child, I knew three things for certain: 1. Life at 16 would be sweet; 2. I would have everything figured out by the time I turned 21; 3. I would eventually live in a big, white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

ello, Forsyth Family friends, my name is Katie Easter. I am an adjunct English instructor in Davidson County and a friend of Tim Roberts.

He invited me to share some thoughts with you this month.

When I was growing up, my family traveled with friends to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, every fall. We would spend the weekend shopping, eating and driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway. On one of these driving trips, Nikki, the youngest of our group and a toddler at the time, pointed to a mountain in the distance and asked what it was called. I believe it was Grandmother Mountain. Each time a member of the car responded with, “I think it’s Grandmother Mountain,” or the name of another mountain, Nikki would reply, “Nope.” Finally, someone said, “Well, Nikki, then what mountain is it?”

In the precocious confidence of a toddler, Nikki replied, “I do not know.”

The first two things were proven to be untrue.

At 16, life felt awkward, frustrating and generally anything but sweet. At 21, I had graduated from college but had absolutely, positively no clue what I wanted to be when I grew up. Now, at 26, I am still holding out hope for the third.

Nikki was curious about the mountain range, but she did not seem to be exceptionally bothered by the lack of answers. She didn’t know the name, but she thought she knew what it wasn’t (and it most definitely wasn’t Grandmother Mountain).

I don’t know where my life is headed, but I do have some clue where it’s not. After spending three years on both the clerical and clinical side of the medical field, I know that is not where I want to spend the rest of my career. I loved the people that I worked with, but not so much the actual “work.” Last year, I found myself looking for a new job.

Whenever I travel through the Blue Ridge Mountains, I think about Nikki and the questions of life. Life often contains more

As an English Major, I was often asked if I wanted to become a teacher. My answer was always an indignant, “Nope!” Well, the joke is on me. After spending over 18 months applying to a variety of jobs without a single reply, I received an interview for an adjunct teaching position. As it turns out, I love to teach community college freshmen.

Unfortunately, with the current declines in enrollment, my position is not a sure thing.

Meaning that I have an answer for what I want to do, just not how I will do it.

As I grow and become one of the adults, I learn that very few (if any) actually know what they are doing or where they are headed. At first I found this frustrating, because if these people aren’t able to pull it together, it meant that I would never be able to get my life together. Then, after further thought, I felt relieved. Thank God, I don’t have to figure it out to be fully functional.

When life’s questions get to me and I feel like I am spinning out of control, I try to remember the words Jeremiah spoke to Israelites who felt much the same way. Jeremiah 29: 11 states, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

(NIV). We may not have all of the answers right now, but that’s okay, because God does have a plan and He promises it is a good one.

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By Carolyn S. Peterson ince 1772, Christians of all faiths have made the pilgrimage to Old Salem in Winston-Salem, NC, walking in faith to the cemetery there, called “God’s Acre,” to celebrate their savior Jesus Christ and honor those dead in Christ and those alive to praise Him and His resurrection.

Scriptures are read, hymns are sung and pieces are played by a brass band made up of Moravian church members, all as the sun rises, signifying the time when Christ arose from the grave. This year’s service is being billed as the 243rd annual event, and although there have been many obstacles over the years like weather and wars, this event has been continuously held.

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Preparations for a Celebration Planning for this event is literally year-round, but most of the active committee work begins three months before, including the election of the Board of Elders. With so many aspects of the Moravian church involved, including thirteen congregations, hosted by Home Moravian Church, the churches of the Salem Congregation, namely Ardmore, Bethesda, Calvary, Christ, Fairview, Fries, Home, Immanuel/New Eden, Konnoak Hills, Messiah, Pine Chapel, St. Phillips and Trinity, the preparations must begin early and are ongoing up to Easter Sunday. “Practice for the band will begin on Sunday, March 15th, and they will spend 2–3 hours for 3 Sunday afternoons working on staging and orchestration of this unique program. I have been involved with the Sunrise service since I was a kid in 1958, as my father was an usher. I first played in the band in 1961, but there is one member of Fairview Moravian, Mr. Brooks Snyder, who is 90 years old and will be participating in his 80th consecutive Sunrise service this year,” said Dick Joyce, Fairview Moravian Church member.

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Moravian tradition of playing in the band. Over the 80 years of participating in the Easter Sunrise service, Brooks has many memories.

“The first couple of years when I started playing, the Fairview Moravian band began playing at 2 a.m. and rode down Liberty Street on the streetcars, stopping and walking down the side streets to play. We would get back on the streetcar, stopping and playing along the way until we reached Old Salem in time for breakfast before the service at 6 a.m. Once the streetcars stopped operating, we rode anything from a flatbed truck to various buses in later years. Today, the Fairview band plays at various locations for members who are homebound on Saturday afternoon for several hours, and then we attend the breakfast at 4 a.m., before the sunrise service at 6 a.m.,” Brooks commented. At the age of 90, you would think that Brooks would just sit back and enjoy the service as a guest, but he’s not ready to retire.

“Over the years, I have enjoyed being in the band and participating in the fellowship it creates. I look forward each year to the Easter Sunrise service, as well as attending practice throughout the year. The larger band of around 400 members on Easter Sunday brings all the individual bands together to proclaim the Resurrection of the Lord,” stated Brooks.

Beyond the preparations of the local Moravian bands, the week before Easter is filled with readying God’s Acre.

A Week of Honor “The cleaning of gravestones, in mass and for the large part, occurs on Saturday before Easter and involves families and members of congregations. It is a ritual of many families, and most participants arrive around 9 a.m. to get started. Flowers and greenery are brought from local home gardens to help brighten all the graves for this special service,” Dick said.

For those who have attended the Easter Sunrise service at Old Salem in the past, you realize that if for just that one moment, you were part of something special. As one person said, “There’s nothing more inspiring than watching the sunrise and hearing the minister announce that the Lord is risen. When you hear those words you think, ‘Yes, this is what it is all about.’”

The Easter Sunrise service is on Sunday, April 5th, 2015, at 6:15 a.m. in front of Home Moravian Church in Old Salem, in downtown Winston-Salem. After the proclamation of ‘The Lord is Risen, Indeed!’ a brief reading/singing of liturgy will take place and then worshipers will proceed to God’s Acre. For more information, call 336-722-6504 or visit www.salemcongregation.org.

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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ood news travels fast, and great opportunities are taken advantage of just as quickly! This is why Encouragement Café Ministries’ annual “Unspeakable Joy” event grew to nearly 800 women in just a few years.

“This truly is a community of women who have come together with the purpose of sharing hope, love and encouragement with others via radio, podcasts, daily blogs, devotionals, online Bible studies and live events,” said Annah Matthews, Events Coordinator for Encouragement Café Ministries. “Within two years we outgrew our venue, so we moved it this year to Calvary Baptist Church West Campus in Advance. We have registrations coming in left and right from NC, SC, VA, TN and even a group of gals are coming from CT! However, we want our local community of women to be able to share in the joy, laughter and encouragement this event brings.”

Luann Prater is the Executive Director and founder of Encouragement Café Ministries. Prater said, “In March of 2009, I had finished an interview at a radio station when they asked me to prayerfully consider starting a radio show for women,” said Prater.

“That night I asked my husband and he said, ‘You didn’t open this door, God did; you need to walk through it.’ The next day at church I asked my pastor and he said, ‘You said yes, didn’t you?

You didn’t open this door, God did. You need to walk through it.’

On Monday, I called Lysa Terkeurst at Proverbs 31 Ministries, where I was serving, and asked her to pray with me about this decision. She said, ‘Oh Luann, this is an answer to prayer. We’ve prayed that God would open doors for our speakers and authors. You didn’t open this door, God did!’ The next two months we talked to women across the country to join us on the journey. Women gather at coffee shops and cafés to share life, and we wanted to create that same atmosphere. In May of 2009, we launched the radio show and God has been expanding our territory ever since. Through stations, podcasts, online devotions, events, social media and more, we reach more than half a million women with the encouragement of Jesus.”

Prater wasn’t alone in hoping the idea of Unspeakable Joy would come to fruition. “Women lead busy lives and they often wonder, ‘When is there time for me?’” said Prater. “Melody Vaughn, CoHost of ‘The Morning JoyRide’ at Joy FM had the vision to create 82 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

an event focused on providing one day on the calendar where women could find that special place.” Vaughn and Prater partnered together to reach women who need a break. They simply invited women to share a day with their friends, at an affordable price, and they came. The feedback was amazing.

“Women have said: ‘This was my first time attending; it will not be my last and I'll bring others next time!’ ‘This was fabulous! I came away encouraged and uplifted. Thank you for putting on this amazing event!’ ‘It seemed each speaker spoke directly to me,’” said Prater.

In addition to phenomenal speakers, Unspeakable Joy has uplifting music, shopping and a chance to explore a Heart for Art. “Our artist, Betty Shoopman, creates a masterpiece each year while the speakers share,” said Prater. “This year she has invited two other artists to not only join her on stage, but to encourage other women to use their unique talents for Christ. The Joy FM and Encouragement Café teams are committed to providing an environment where women feel loved and appreciated. Every single woman’s name is prayed over the moment she registers [with] our prayer team. At the event, women will find their name placed on a Name of God in the prayer room. When a woman discovers this special connection, it is life-changing. We live in a world that has a sign dangling around each neck, crying, ‘Please encourage me.’ We end each radio show with, ‘May the God of hope give you the courage to encourage others.’ We pray that this event will equip women to take the encouragement they will receive here and share it with the world. Once women have experienced Unspeakable Joy, they return and bring their friends!”

Unspeakable Joy 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, March 7th, from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church West Campus, 155 Commerce Drive in Advance. Tickets are $20 per person and are available on the website or by calling 888.568.9974. Chick-fil-A is preparing a box lunch for $7 for attendees. Other lunch options are available within walking distance.

For more information about Encouragement Café Ministries or Unspeakable Joy 2015, e-mail info@encouragementcafe.com or visit the website at www.encouragementcafe.com/unspeakablejoy.

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f I can’t wow them with my culinary expertise (and I can’t), then I’ll keep them distracted while they eat. Here’s a fun one: Diner Lingo. Remember Diners? Diner folk had their own secret language.

Your family will enjoy these: Breakfast: Adam and Eve on a raft/log = Two poached eggs on toast Axle grease = Butter Moo juice (or Sweet Alice?!) = Milk Clean up the kitchen = Hash Dough well done with cow to cover = Buttered toast Cup of mud = A cup of coffee Draw one in the dark = A cup of black coffee Flop two = Two fried eggs over easy Heart Attack on Rack = Biscuits and gravy Mystery in the alley = A side order of hash Shingle with a shimmy and a shake = Buttered toast with jam Wreck ‘em = Scrambled eggs Lunch or dinner: Bow-wow = A hot dog Burn one = Put a hamburger on the grill Burn one, take it through the garden and pin a rose on it = A hamburger with lettuce, tomato and onion GAC = A grilled American cheese Hounds on an Island = Franks and beans In the alley = Served as a side dish Nervous pudding = Jelly/Jello Put out the lights and cry = Liver and onions Sea dust = salt So, next time your family asks, “What’s for breakfast?” try this: “Would you rather have Adam and Eve on a raft and wreck ‘em? Or a shingle with a shimmy and a shake?” For lunch, I’m thinking we will Burn one, take it through the garden and pin a rose on it.

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Hip Chics Breakfast at Tiffany’s Prom-Preview Fashion Show

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n Saturday, February 7th, Hip Chics Boutiques & Gifts, local retail store, hosted a PromPreview Fashion Show at First Baptist Church (Family Life Center) in Clemmons. The Breakfast at Tiffany’s-themed event had over 75 guests in attendance. In keeping with the theme, there were light refreshments and cake & cupcakes from Christina’s Dessertery in Clemmons.

Local young ladies and young men modeled the latest trends in fashion as a kickoff to the prom season.

Special guest, Sierra Jones, Ms. America 2009 4th runner-up, modeled and spoke at the event about inspiring young women to see their God-given beauty, value and potential.

Many local businesses donated items to help Hip Chics host a fabulous event. They include Advance Florist, 2520, LaVida Massage, The Portrait Gallery, Christina’s Dessertery, Men’s Wearhouse, Tanning Studios, Village Nail Spa, Village Tavern and Hailey Mize with Visual Changes Hair Studio.

The support from the community and turnout was such a success that Hip Chics is considering hosting a second annual Breakfast at Tiffany’s Prom-Preview Fashion Show in 2016—stay tuned!

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n August, Piedmont Opera began the “What’s Your Story” writing contest, seeking unique fairy-tale ideas from area school children from grades K–12 which local, diverse artists could then turn into one-of-a-kind art creations. Over 75 stories were collected. Members and friends of Associated Artists of Winston-Salem and The Hispanic Arts Initiative were invited to choose a fairy-tale concept and create an original piece of artwork based on the theme. Artists were allowed to select the story that inspired them the most; therefore, some stories were selected more than once.

“Piedmont Opera loves to collaborate with other non-profits, especially when it has to do with promoting arts education,” said Mariedith Appanaitis, Marketing Director for the company.

“It has truly been a community-supported event.” Even the Arts Council of WinstonSalem/Forsyth County approved and recently awarded a mini-grant to Piedmont Opera to cover the cost of the opening night art show.

The Fairy Tale Project art exhibit will be on display at the Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem from February 24th–March 9th, with an opening reception on February 26th. Select pieces from the show will also be on display at the Stevens Center on March 11th, 13th, 15th and 17th, during Piedmont Opera’s production of The Magic Flute. The young authors and artists of the What’s Your Story contest are as follows: Artist /Author Teri Burke / Indigo Weaver Donna Marcum / Ellie Burdette Dell James / Sarah Brown Claudia Pureco / Elise Schaub Cheryl Powell / William Schwartz Judy Davis / Ruby Anne Jones Anne Murray / Margaret (Maggie) Whitworth Carla-Jean McGannon / Jessie Burdette Tammera Donovan / Ella Klein Susan Walker / Sariah Lowrance

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Art Show and Sale Benefiting Meals-on-Wheels

By Susan Woodall

here are many wonderful things to love about living in this area. One of the best is the care and concern the citizens show for one another. Through the years, life expectancy has increased to an average combined age for males and females of 80 years. In 2012, 18% of the United States population was 65 years of age or older. In 1962, people in our county came together to address the need of seniors going hungry. That year, Forsyth County became the first area in the Southeast to implement the Meals-on-Wheels program. Now, with more than five million meals delivered, it continues to be a vital service to our community’s senior citizens.

“Each day, Meals-on-Wheels provides nutrition for 1,208 senior adults in need at a cost of $5 per meal,” said Mary Lee Roche, Marketing and Development Coordinator at Senior Service, Inc. “This provision is critical; the majority of program participants were at risk of malnutrition when they entered the program, owing to health and/or financial reasons.”

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In order to provide this invaluable service, funds are always needed. Five years ago, artist Bonnie Dempster and fellow artist and Senior Services board member Dell James had the idea to hold an art show and sale to benefit Meals-onWheels. “This is the fifth year for the Art Show and Sale, which is often referred to with a longer title: ‘WILL PAINT FOR FOOD – Art Show and Sale Benefiting Meals-on-Wheels,’” said Roche. “Originally, we planned to hold it every 88 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

other year, but owing to the success of the first show, as well as the vital need we have to raise money for Meals-on-Wheels, we decided to repeat it a second year…and the crowds came and purchased art; and now, here we are getting ready for ‘the fifth annual.’ It is the only fundraising event that we [Senior Services, Inc.] host each year specifically to generate funding for Meals-on-Wheels. In light of the fact that people always need hot, nutritious meals, this art show and sale will always benefit Meals-onWheels.”

This year's honorary co-chairs are co-founder of the fundraiser Bonnie Dempster and her husband Joe, and Peggy and John Taylor. Like Bonnie, Peggy is one of the 11 artists who have participated in the event every year. “It gives me the opportunity to give back to my community through a program that is vital to our elderly,” said Taylor.

“All of the art is original and locally created,” said Roche. “In addition to the paintings and photography, there will be jewelry, pottery, beautiful baskets, silk hand-painted scarves, art cards and much more. Prices vary— one can spend $10 or $500. In the past, most of the paintings were less than $400. The artists generously donate at least 50%, and often much more, of the proceeds from the sale of their works in support of Meals-on-Wheels. One hundred percent of the contributions and sponsorship dollars are designated for this program. Last year, from the proceeds of this event alone, we were able to provide 12,251

meals for the homebound elderly in Forsyth County.”

Other artists shared their reasons why they participate in this fundraiser. “I became involved with the Senior Services Art Show because I could use my talents to make a difference right here in our community,” said Ruffin Fowler. “Serving others always makes you feel good! It’s a well-run organization very worthy of support.” “One of the reasons I do art in the first place is to try and capture some of the beauty of God's creation,” said Bill Gramley.

“But I also draw pictures because I want to use a gift and a blessing I have received. And some of that blessing I want to give to worthy causes, such as Meals-on-Wheels. This fundraiser is a great idea, and I am pleased to be part of it.”

“My Salem Art Sisters and I are delighted to participate in this annual art show at Senior Services to benefit Meals-on-Wheels,” said Lucy Armfield. “It is such a wonderful charity, and the sale of art raises so much money for the program.”

For a wonderful way to spend a Saturday, learn more about the Meals-on-Wheels program, find fabulous art and support a worthwhile cause, plan to come to the WILL PAINT FOR FOOD – Art Show and Sale benefiting Meals-on-Wheels at the Senior Services Center. The event will be held March 7th from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and is free (donations are cheerfully accepted) and open to the public.

The Senior Services Center is located at 2895 Shorefair Drive (at the corner of Shorefair and Deacon Boulevard, just behind the WinstonSalem Fairgrounds) in Winston-Salem.

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ast month, we covered the basics on chores for children, and age-appropriate tasks. Now that you know what tasks to assign, the real trick is how to keep up! Assigning chores and making sure they get done is a chore all in itself! But follow a few of these tricks and your children and those chores might just take care of themselves!

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First of all, you need to create a space for tracking your child’s progress. This can be as fancy as a whole wall, or a simple space on the refrigerator.

Find the fit for you. All it takes is a few minutes on Pinterest to see there are thousands of options for creating charts, both paper versions and crafty options, too. Don’t get overwhelmed, start small with a paper version and then move up from there if you want.

The important part of this process is to track the chores, not make more work for you.

Make it attractive. A little color and personalization can go a long way. Sometimes all it takes is a little glitz to get your kids going! Seeing their names on a cookie sheet along with pictures of chores is a great reminder to get busy. Moving a card or a clip to the “done side” provides a sense of accomplishment!

Get an app! There are several apps out there that can make tracking chores a breeze: “Chore Monster” lets you create chores and then attach points, a reward, or money to the chore. Kids can log on and check off the chores they have completed. You get a text message sent to your phone to know the task is complete!

“You Rule Chores” is a great app where parents can assign, judge and rate chores, and kids can compete against siblings to unlock powers and gain rewards in a video-game-based chore app.

“I-reward and I-allowance Chore” apps are also great phone and tablet apps to assign, track and reward chores for your kids.

“Lickety Split” is a great app for toddlers and preschoolers. This app has an animated hourglass and classical music that gets faster as time winds down. A super fun way to get them moving and helping out!

Get your kids involved. Put on some music; have a scavenger hunt through the house, picking up stray items. Play go fish with the laundry.

Anything you can do to make it fun will certainly make the time and the chore go by faster!

Be consistent. Make sure chores are done daily or weekly, depending on your schedule, and have a consequence if they are not. For example, no TV or outside play until the chore is done. But, also allow for a little flexibility. Change chores on a weekly basis, so each child will have the chance to do something different. Ask your child to help you divide the jobs out to family members, and offer a day off every once in a while! Who doesn’t love a day off?

Regroup and keep going. Expect setbacks and roll with the ups and downs. We all need to be reminded now and then, and so do children. Slowly but surely, your children will learn that contributing to the family and taking responsibility can be fun! It also helps them learn lifelong skills they will need when they head off on their own!

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5Ks of the Spring March, April, and May bring opportunities to get outside and enjoy the spring weather while simultaneously supporting a good cause.

Take a look at some of the upcoming 5Ks and marathons that are coming to the Triad in the coming months.

RACE DATE: March 7 RACE NAME: Get Your Rear in Gear SUPPORTING: Colon Cancer Awareness STARTING POINT: BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem RACE FEE: $30 until February 16; $35 after February 16 and Race Day; Student and Youth Rates are available.

REGISTER: Events.GetYourRearInGear.com RACE DATE: March 7 RACE NAME: 27th Annual Shamrock Run and Walk SUPPORTING: Habitat for Humanity of Davie County STARTING POINT: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 862 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville RACE FEE: $25 for 5K or 10K, or $35 for both. Student rates are available.

REGISTER: UltimateRaceManagement.com RACE DATE: March 14 RACE NAME: Pink Heals SUPPORTING: Triad Chapter of the Pink Heals Organization STARTING POINT: Fleet Feet Sports, 50-G Miller Street, Winston-Salem RACE FEE: $30 until March 12th, $35 on race day REGISTER: JonesRacingCompany.WebConnex.com/PinkHeals5k RACE DATE: March 21 RACE NAME: Jacob’s Joy SUPPORTING: SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood) Foundation STARTING POINT: Tanglewood Park, Shelter # 2, Manor House Circle, Clemmons RACE FEE: $25 REGISTER: RunSignUp.com

RACE DATE: March 28 RACE NAME: Lillie’s Friends SUPPORTING: Pediatric Cancer STARTING POINT: BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem RACE FEE: $30 REGISTER: LilliesFriends.Kintera.org

RACE DATE: March 21 RACE NAME: The Color Run SUPPORTING: Big Brothers Big Sisters STARTING POINT: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 27th Street NW, Winston-Salem RACE FEE: $45 REGISTER: EventBrite.com

RACE DATE: April 11 RACE NAME: Imago Dei 12K and 5K SUPPORTING: STARTING POINT: Shallowford Square, 6555 Shallowford Road, Lewisville RACE FEE: $30 for 5K or $45 for 12K REGISTER: Active.com

RACE DATE: April 18 RACE NAME: Hospice Hope Run SUPPORTING: Hospice & Palliative Care Center STARTING POINT: Deacon Tower at BB&T Field, 475 Deacon Boulevard, Winston-Salem RACE FEE: $35 REGISTER: Support4Hospice.org RACE DATE: May 2 RACE NAME: Winston-Salem Walk to Defeat ALS SUPPORTING: ALS STARTING POINT: Bridger Field House at BB&T Stadium, 499 Deacon Boulevard, Winston-Salem RACE FEE: FREE REGISTER: WebNC.ALSA.org RACE DATE: May 9 RACE NAME: Jogging for Jonah SUPPORTING: DEBRA of America (The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association) STARTING POINT: Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons RACE FEE: $25 REGISTER: Debra.Kintera.org

RACE DATE: March 14th RACE NAME: Carolina Cross Connection Morning Watch 5K and Family Fun Run SUPPORTING: Carolina Cross Connection STARTING POINT: T Clemmons West Subdivision 3376 Middlebrook Drive, Clemmon RACE FEE: $25/person 5K; $10/person Fun Run REGISTER: www.ccc5k.org

THE EVENT WILL BE APRIL 11TH AT THE LEWISVILLE SQUARE IN LEWISVILLE, NC. •8:00AM 12K •8:15AM 5K Imago Dei Ministries is proud to bring back the 12k/5k race to Lewisville, NC. The route will not be the same as the previous Lewisville Loop route due to bridge work but this new route promises to be a beautiful scenic run for all to enjoy!

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We are called to lead and guide women as the Holy Spirit takes them on a journey to redefine their images. Our desire is for each woman to find her true identity and to reflect the image in which she was created, the image of Almighty God.

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By Kristi Johnson Marion

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etting kids involved in the kitchen can sometimes be a chore in itself. These easy rollup recipes add whimsy to your cooking, routine and pizazz to the lunch box. For the a.m. routine, try a breakfast roll-up. Make a savory roll-up for lunch and dinner and a fruit-filled roll-up for a sweet finish. The possibilities are endless!

French Toast Roll-Ups 8 slices white sandwich bread; crusts removed 2 eggs 3 Tbsp milk 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp butter Cream cheese; softened, or Nutella® ¾ cup strawberries or raspberries; diced Directions: 1. Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin.

2. Spread 1–2 tsp of cream cheese (or Nutella®) across one end of bread slice (about an inch). Sprinkle 1 Tbsp diced berries over the cream cheese spread. Roll the bread up tightly. Repeat for each slice of bread.

3. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until combined.

4. In a separate shallow bowl, blend sugar and cinnamon.

5. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.

6. Dip each bread roll into the egg mixture.

Place on skillet, seam-side down. Turn until all sides are golden brown, adding butter to skillet as needed.

7. Once browned, remove the roll from the skillet and roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated. Serve immediately.

Chicken/ Bacon Roll-Ups Ingredients: ½ cup light (reduced-fat) mayonnaise 2 tsps fresh lemon juice 2 tsps chopped fresh basil 4 cheddar cheese slices 4 whole wheat flatbreads 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 medium) 4 bacon slices, cooked and drained 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast Directions: 1. Combine reduced-fat mayonnaise, chopped basil and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.

2. Let kids help spread 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture over each flatbread and place cheese slice on the flatbread.

3. Have kids top each with ½ cup shredded romaine lettuce, ½ cup chopped tomato, 1 bacon slice-crumbled and ½ cup chicken, then roll up.

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Music in Our Schools: An Interview with Curtis Cotton III

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oday, I was able talk with Mr. Curtis Cotton III, band director at Philo-Hill Middle School, to learn more about the music programs in Forsyth County schools. He is the band director for my sons, Liam and Elijah. Almost every day they come home to tell me how much they enjoyed band. Mr. Cotton was kind enough to come to my studio, where I teach private and group music lessons, and the entire interview was over an hour long. We talked about everything: school, music education, Greek, B.B. King and Bob Dylan, brain development and literacy, and a whole variety of interesting topics! The interview was far too long to put into an article, but thanks to my filmmaker son, Liam, it is now posted on my youtube channel. A link to the entire interview is at willyminnix.com.

Mr. Cotton began by sharing his motivation for reaching kids. He started out at Durham School of the Arts, where he had the same teacher from 6th grade to 12th, who taught him percussion and saxophone. This instilled a love of music that he passes on to the kids he teaches at Philo-Hill.

We talked for a while about how important it is for kids to be immersed in music skills from a young age, and how that prepares them to grow throughout life. “You, honestly, can relate that to every aspect of a child’s life. The earlier they start in anything, the better they will be,” he said. Mr. Cotton equates music reading with reading literacy in general. Learning how to understand new symbols of any type, whether it is from a foreign language or a sheet music score, will enable a child to develop parts of the brain that govern literacy.

According to Mr. Cotton, if I want to understand how band works here, I have to understand the school year and what band directors focus on. “In this county, it takes the right kind of teacher to push music,” he commented. Kids need to know that music is fun, or else they will 96 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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not excel. “When I go with my colleagues to our meetings…I know I’m in a room of folks who really are pushing music. To the point where it’s friendly competition among us all.” The mark of a good teacher is someone who can make the kids engaged in music, and soak up as much as they can about the art. The way to measure that is by the competitions that the students engage in throughout the year.

In August, the most important thing band teachers are thinking about is All-County competitions, a series of auditions for every kid in band. In order to succeed, “they need to know their scales…chromatic scales…they also need to focus on dynamics, rhythmic dictation, tune and tone and all those type of things.” They also have to be able to sight-read and play a solo. Those who score high enough in All-County go on to the All-County Band, and play a concert for their parents. After All-County, band directors turn their attention to the Winter Concert, where they can display their students’ efforts.

After winter break, focus shifts to AllDistrict, which includes Forsyth County, as well as a lot of the Mountain Counties in the North West NC. At the All-District level, they have respected clinicians or band directors training the kids to tighten up their skills.

But the big event that all band directors are working toward is the All-State auditions. This is the band of bands, which includes the best players from all over the state of North Carolina. Kids who achieve at this level are players who are playing because they love the instrument!

“There are a lot of schools in the state of North Carolina which really push music.” That is the truth. If you get a chance, thank a teacher. In Mr. Cotton’s words, “You’re talking about teaching the whole child, and the whole child is not just academics. I know our music teachers are doing a great job helping our kids develop all of their potential.”

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n North Carolina the term “March Madness” typically makes people think of basketball tournaments and Final Four appearances. But for high school seniors, March Madness may have more to do with college application deadlines than who wins the ACC tournament. For seniors who chose not to apply earlydecision or early-action for college, the final deadlines are late February or early March. These seniors may have chosen the late deadline intentionally or may have been forced to apply in the last round due to academic or other unforeseen circumstances.

While some seniors prepare applications early and choose the fall deadlines, many may need more time to retake standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT, in order to make their scores more competitive.

Some seniors opt to apply later so that they can improve their GPA by retaking a course in which they made a lower grade, especially since most colleges will not accept Fs. It may have taken a few months or even a year or two for some students to develop better study habits, stop procrastinating, and answer the wake-up call to work harder for grades that will get them into college. Even though colleges will tell you that later applications will have the same chance for acceptance as early-decision applications, common sense will tell you that if there are fewer positions in the freshman class, then your chance of being admitted to the school of your choice is decreased. And as crazy as it may sound, some schools may change their application deadlines at the last minute because of an overwhelming number of applicants. This is less likely to happen for the early-decision deadline. Students who don’t recognize the workload of their guidance counselors may also

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have to wait until the later deadline, because they did not give the high school counselors enough lead time to complete letters of recommendations and transcript submissions. An earlier start makes the most sense in this scenario.

While early-decision application usually seems to be the right approach, some students are not prepared to make the important choices on colleges as early as October. Some students may still be making campus visits, could still be deciding on a potential major, and may not be ready to narrow their choices to a few select schools for early applications. Financial constraints may also dictate that a student take more time to pick the few schools that are a good fit for them, as their family cannot afford for them apply to a limitless number of colleges. Of course the early applicants are opening acceptance letters at the same time that the later applicants are racing to beat the last application deadline. Talk about stressful on the later applicants!

If this late application process describes your experience with college applications, don’t worry. While your chances are slimmer for acceptance to the school of your dreams, you can always transfer to a different school in a later college year. And community college is also a viable option that allows a student to save money, improve their grades if they need to, and make better-informed decisions about a career. My advice to fellow seniors is to stay focused on your studies in the home stretch, but also to enjoy your last few months as a high school student.

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This event will be held inside the Flow Lotus showroom located at 1300 S. Stratford Rd. in Winston-Salem.

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Congrats to Kirsten Russ N.C. Social Studies Teacher of the Year

Over 100 community and business leaders from Winston-Salem joined the American Heart Association, the Office of Mayor Joines and the Greater Triad Go Red For Women Wellness Partner, Novant Health, for the 7th Annual Winston-Salem Goes Red Breakfast on National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 6. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s year-round campaign focused on helping women around the country fight and prevent heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. For more information on local Go Red events, heart-healthy tips and latest research, “like” us at www.facebook.com/TriadAHA. March Issue 2015 • 101

3 “Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. ” ~ Pablo Picasso

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

1 Kelly Slaughter, 9th Grade,Reynolds High School Art Teacher: Jane Noel Goodman-Smith

2 Aiyuan Xu , 11th Grade, Walkertown High School Art Teacher: Nina Oldham

3 Julie Cadigan, 10th Grade, Reagan High School Art Teacher: Karen Evans

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Yummy Yucky

By Leslie Patricelli Genre: Fiction Age Range: Baby/Toddler Reviewed by Emily Eileen Carter After it was given to me by my school librarian, my son and I have loved reading this “opposites” book about yummy and yucky foods. Vibrant photos fill opposite pages and exclaim, for instance, “Blueberries are yummy. Blue Crayons are yucky.” This book resonates so well, as my son in his long-lasting oral stage puts everything in his mouth. It’s a good reminder that socks aren’t a “yummy” food and neither is soap, though he has tried to eat them both.

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

By Mem Fox & Helen Oxenburry Genre: Fiction Age Range: Baby/Toddler Reviewed by Emily Eileen Carter This lyrical rhyming book chronicles the counting of those precious tiny fingers and toes of babies near and far. With the charming illustrations of babies from all around the globe, my son and I have enjoyed reading this sweet book and pointing out fingers and toes of other babies and then counting his. As this endearing book reminds mommies at the end, the most precious fingers and toes are those that belong to our beloved babes.

The Phantom Tollbooth

By Norton Juster Genre: Young Adult Fiction Age Range: 8–12 years old Reviewed by Lisa S.T. Doss Milo is a boy who is bored. With nothing to do or worth seeing, he is surprised to find a tollbooth in his bedroom, complete with toy car, money and a detailed map. While he thinks he is on the road to “Expectations,” Milo loses focus and arrives in the land of the “Doldrums.”

Creativity in this modern fairy tale will encourage readers to follow Milo and his three companions on the journey to rescue the only two princesses, “Rhyme and Reason,” who can provide harmony to the city of words, “Dictionopolis,” and the city of numbers, “Digitopolis.” Readers will become captivated by the thought-provoking characters named “Chroma,” an orchestra conductor who play the world’s colors; “.58,” a boy who is only .58’s of a person; and the “Everpresent Wordsnatcher,” a bird that will take the words right out of your mouth. Published in 1961, The Phantom Tollbooth is a timeless book worth your time.

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lanning and executing an event can be stressful. There are so many details, from decorations to food to party favors. Whether it’s a business gathering, a birthday party or a funeral, there’s a lot to do. A good caterer can lighten the load, and Chick-fil-A Hanes Mall Boulevard Catering wants to do just that.

“When you contact us, we’re going to use our 15 years of experience to advise you on how much food you’ll need,” said Sylvia Laurence of the Chick-fil-A Hanes Mall Boulevard catering team.

“We’ll ask if you need plates, cups, an ice bucket, or table cloths. We want to make things as easy as possible for you.” When it comes to hosting a large function, she has three favorite suggestions for a successful event.

First off, there’s proper promoting. Sometimes, a simple e-mail to the office staff is all that is needed. Other times, a formal invitation is sent. For events that are open to the public, Sylvia recommends using Facebook to get the word out. “Create an event page, and encourage people to share and post about the event on their personal pages,” she said. “It’s a great way to harness the power of social media and spread the word organically.” With everyone’s lives being so busy these days, it’s important to place your event front and center. Often, it’s helpful to remind people with an e-mail or social media post the day before the party.

Sylvia’s second tip is having plenty of good food. Ideally, you want to be in the sweet spot of having plenty of food without overdoing it. A good caterer can recommend how much food is needed, depending on how many you expect to attend, and also how many will be children versus adults.

Depending on the time of day, consider what people will want to eat. “Breakfast is often a lighter meal, so we suggest granola yogurt parfaits and fruit trays in addition to Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuits and Chick-n-Minis Trays,” said Sylvia.

Of course, when it comes to food, you also want it to be delicious. “I think one of the reasons Chick-fil-A is such a popular catering choice is the freshness. Each nugget and chicken breast is individually hand-breaded by our topnotch kitchen team. Our lemonade is fresh-squeezed daily and contains only lemons, water and sugar or Splenda.

We think the extra effort makes it taste extra good.”

Sylvia’s third recommendation for event planning is to establish a budget ahead of time. “Figure out how much you’re able to spend for each person, and this will help you have a concrete goal to stick to,” she said. Ultimately, having a budget from the outset will reduce the chances that you overspend, and will even stretch you to be more creative to try to find good deals or make some items yourself. “Pinterest is chock-full of do-it-yourself centerpieces and decorations. It’s an amazing resource for party planning,” she said.

Chick-fil-A Hanes Mall Boulevard strives to be a helpful resource as well. “We love providing people with yummy food, and sometimes we can even offer complementary items for party favors,” Sylvia said. “If you have any need, just ask.”

To inquire about placing an order, you can contact Chick-fil-A Hanes Mall Boulevard Catering at catering@cfahanesmallblvd.com. You can also call the store at 336-765-0713, or place an order through their website www.cfarestaurant.com/hanesmallboulevard.

Chick-fil-A Hanes Mall Boulevard’s delivery minimum is $200, but there is no minimum for pickup orders, which are a quick and convenient way to pick up food for smaller events.

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NOW THROUGH MAY 29 (TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS) EXHIBIT: UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST, SHAPING OUR FUTURE 10am-4:30pm, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Rd. This exhibition focuses on Cherokee language & culture, using audio recordings as the basis for presenting a story in words & text. www.moa.wfu.edu NOW THROUGH MAY 25 “WATER’S EXTREME JOURNEY” EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS 10am-4pm (T-F); 10am-5pm (Sat.); 12-5pm (Sun.), 400 W Hanes Mill Rd in WS. This interactive maze experience engages visitors through scientific inquiry as they "become" raindrops traveling to the sea & learn how to contribute to healthy, safe water in their community & beyond. Included with museum admission. www.sciworks.org MARCH 3 HOMESCHOOL DAY AT SCIWORKS 10-11am, 400 W Hanes Mill Rd in WS. Programs for home-educated children & other small groups. Group rates apply. Pre registration is required. Call 714.7105 to register. $8.50-$11/person. www.sciworks.org FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP 4-5pm, 390 S Liberty St in WS. Using the Performing Arts to Find & Harness Your Students’ Energy with Peppercorn Theatre. Free with your educator ID. To register, email arooney@childrensmuseumofws.org.

MARCH 5 YOUNG AT HEART – STUDENT SIDEBY-SIDE CONCERT 7:30-9pm, Brendle Recital Hall, WFU, 1834 Wake Forest Rd. The Piedmont Wind Symphony, now under the baton of Maestro Matthew Troy, will perform with the first chair students of the WSFCS All-County, High School Honors B&. $5-$15/person. www.piedmontwindsymphony.com MARCH 5-7 MOUNT TABOR UMC CLOTHING EXCHANGE Times vary, 3543 Robinhood Rd in WS. Accepting gently used children's clothes & toys (infant-size 20) including prom dresses. www.MtTaborUMC.org MARCH 6-7 & MARCH 13-14 CUP SCOUT CAMP-IN AT SCIWORKS 5:45pm-9:30am, 400 W Hanes Mill Rd in WS. Overnight camp-in includes activities related to Scout requirements. This year’s theme is “Native Americans.” $40/camper. Scout leaders are free; additional adults $15. www.sciworks.org

MARCH 7 100.3 KISS FM’S GOWN TOWN 9am-1pm, 690 Jonestown Rd in WS. Need a prom dress? Come to etc Consignments, & shop from beautiful dresses for just $10.03! Want to donate a dress? Bring them to etc Consignments from now through March 6th! www.1003kissfm.com WILL PAINT FOR FOOD – ART SHOW & SALE BENEFITTING MEALS-ON-WHEELS 10am-5pm, 2895 Shorefair Drive in WS. Top-flight area artists will show & sell their work to help Mealson-Wheels. Proceeds will provide nutritious food for the homebound elderly. A variety of media at all price levels will be available for purchase. www.seniorservicesinc.org MARCH 10 & 24 SINGING & SIGNING 10:45-11:15am, 390 S Liberty St in WS. Join us, caregivers & their little ones, for a time to read, sing & play while learning signs to enhance tiny voices & communication! Appropriate for all ages, best for nine months to three years. www.childrensmuseumofws.org MARCH 11 MONKEY HOOPER FITNESS 11am-12pm, 390 S Liberty St in WS. Enjoy structured activities like dancing, games, parachute play, obstacle courses & more. www.childrensmuseumofws.org MARCH 12 A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH FORSYTH COUNTY’S NEWEST EDUCATION LEADERS 11:30am-1:15pm, Anderson Center, WS State University. Lunch & panel discussion. $25/person. www.leadershipws.org SCIWORKS AFTER DARK: “BREWING & DISTILLING” 5:30-8:30pm, 400 W Hanes Mill Rd in WS. Sample brews from Foothills, Hoots Roller Bar, Natty Greene’s, Appalachian Mountain Brewery & Olde Mecklenberg.

Demos by Forsyth Home Brewer’s Association & Mayberry Spirits Distillery. Refreshments by The Porch. $18-$23/person. www.sciworks.org GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 5:30pm…until! Five Points, 109 S Stratford Rd in WS. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY & have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy drink & dinner features as well as a Girls’ Night Out signature cocktail. Also, register for TONS of prizes & giveaways! Receive an extra ticket for canned food donations you bring to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Sponsored by Forsyth Woman, Forsyth Woman Engaged! & Five Points.

“LET’S TALK!” PARENTING COMMUNITY FORUM 6:30-8pm, Meadowlark Elementary School, 401 Meadowlark Drive in WS. Numerous professionals in our community will be available to share info, answer questions & encourage parents in all seasons of life.

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MARCH 12-14 GLENN VIEW BAPTIST PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE Hours vary. 4275 Glenn Hi Rd in WS. Large selection of children's clothing, shoes, toys, games, books & furniture for sale. Many items are half price on 3/14.

Fundraiser benefits Glenn View Baptist Preschool. www.glennview.org MARCH 13-14 FRIEDBERG MORAVIAN CHURCH’S SPRING CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE Times vary, 2178 Friedberg Church Rd in WS. Children's clothing, toys, books, shoes, baby equipment, maternity & more! To register, email consignmentsale@friedbergmoravian.org.

SPRING SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA 10am-3pm, 6490 Shallowford Rd in Lewisville.

Children's book author Michele Marlene Manderine will be at the Lewisville Friends Of The Library's Spring Shopping Extravaganza. Michele will have h&-made knit pet afghans, "Remi, The Ragdoll" greeting cards & pet products for sale.

MARCH 14 ROCK LASER SHOWS AT THE SCIWORKS PLANETARIUM 6:30-8:30pm, 400 W Hanes Mill Rd in WS. Shows are $6/person each or see both shows for $10/person.

Doors open at 6pm, & seating is first come, first served. Led Zeppelin at 6:30pm, & Metallica at 8pm. www.sciworks.org

MARCH 17 ANGEL BEAR YOGA: SAINT PATRICK’S DAY 11am-12pm, 390 S Liberty St in WS. Join Angel Bear for a trip to Ireland! We will bring the book “Jack & the Leprechaun” to life. Come ready to travel to the Emerald Isle, & make a wish on the Blarney Stone!

Meet a special furry friend, too! www.childrensmuseumofws.org SIP INTO SPRING WITH WINE & PAINTING AT THE BRIAR PATCH 6pm, The Lil’ Briar Patch, 2055 Van Buren St in WS. Make plans now to attend! 768.6990 MARCH 19 12TH ANNUAL PARTNERS IN HOPE FUNDRAISER 5:30-9:30pm, Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St. Annual fundraiser hosted by Catholic Charities of Charlotte that raises money to support local programs in the Piedmont Triad that provide life-transforming services that fight poverty & support local families. ccdoc.org

MARCH 21 THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WINSTONSALEM’S 10TH ANNUAL TOUR OF FINE SPACES 10am-4pm, locations vary. Interior designers, cabinetmakers, flooring specialists, architects & builders come together to present a showcase of select homes in the area. Food from area restaurants will also be available at each stop. $30/person. www.jlws.org/touroffinespaces

TRAILER STASH FABRICS GRAND OPENING EVENT 1-5pm, 168 East Kinderton Way in Bermuda Run. Grand opening of a mobile fabric retailer based out of a restored Vintage 1963 Shasta Travel Trailer. Catering to modern sewist with a special selection of fabric, patterns & notions. www.trailerstashfabrics.com

SCI-FI SUNDAY 1-5pm, 390 S Liberty St in WS. Encounter stellar characters from distant galaxies & alternate universes.

Challenge yourself in an outer space obstacle course, practice your saber skills, create fun crafts & more! $8/members; $10/nonmembers. www.childrensmuseumofws.org

WRITING FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH BESTSELLING AUTHORS 7-9pm, Drama Workshop, Elberson Fine Arts Center, Salem College. This event will feature four bestselling & award-winning young adult authors. A collaboration between Salem Academy & College & Bookmarks, guests will hear these authors speak & answer questions about their novels & writing. www.facebook.com/events/510831309057768

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MARCH 19-21 “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” 7pm (19th-20th); 2pm (21st), West Forsyth High School in Clemmons. The West Forsyth Performing Arts Department will be presenting the Rodger's & Hammerstein classic, “The Sound of Music.” Tickets are $7 at the door.

MARCH 15 FORSYTH FAMILY EXPO 1-5pm, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Education Building. VENDORS: Register for the Forsyth Family Expo, formerly the Forsyth Family Summer Camp Expo. We have a new name & venue & tons of new opportunities to meet your target audience! FAMILIES: Stay tuned! You're going to love this event! www.tinyurl.com/2015FFExpoVendors

MARCH 16 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10-11:30am, Salem Gymnastics, 4870 Country Club Rd in WS. FREE event for kids of all ages! Grab a friend & bring the kids for a morning of fun at the indoor soccer facility! Come see all Salem Gymnastics has to offer with a variety of individual activity stations. Each adult attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board! 765.4668

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MARCH 28 FRIEDBERG MORAVIAN CHURCH’S CHICKEN PIE, BAKE SALE & BAZAAR 8am-2pm, 2178 Friedberg Church Rd in WS. Preorder frozen, unbaked chicken pies for $12 each at ChickenPieSale@friedbergmoravian.org. Bazaar featuring naked goods, handmade crafts & many other local vendor items. Breakfast & lunch items will be available.

ADVANCE $30 DAY OF TICKETS $35 For more information visit: www.jlws.org/touroffinespaces

HIPPITY HOPPI-TEA PARTY 10:30am-12:30pm, 390 S Liberty St in WS. Celebrate spring with fun crafts, fluffy bunnies & delicious sweet treats! Real bunnies will be on h&, dressed up in costume for your child to hold. Mrs. Cottontail will assist children in petting & holding bunnies. $14.95/member; $19.22/nonmember. www.conta.cc/1CvEOah March Issue 2015 • 111

Advertiser Index Activities Legacy Saddlebreds...................................53 Old Salem Museums and Garden ...............57 Salem Gymnastics.....................................51 SciWorks ...................................................63 Studio Create.............................................54 Winston-Salem Dash ...............................105 Attorneys J. Carl Hearn, Attorney ...............................85 Automotive Roger Marion Automotive...........................99 TJ’s Body Shop .........................................99 Bakery Christina’s Dessertery ......................107, 109 Beauty / Styling A New Day Essentials.................................77 Rodan & Fields..........................................77 V’s Barbershop ..........................................21 Confections Christina’s .......................................107, 109 Kilwin’s .....................................................21 Summer Camp Showcase Laurel Ridge ..............................................51 Legacy Saddlebreds...................................53 Imprints.....................................................55 Mad Science .............................................55 Old Salem Museums & Gardens ................52 Reynolda House.........................................53 Salem Gymnastics.....................................51 St John’s Lutheran School..........................54 Studio Create.............................................54 Triple Threat Dancenter ..............................55 YMCA… ...................................................51 YMCA Camp Hanes ...................................52 Churches Sunrise United Methodist Church...............78 Dentists / Orthodontists Chermak & Hanson....................................45 Cuthrell & Mochnick..................................17 Drs. Handy and Handy ...............................63 Kingery & Kingery......................................37 Nicholas Kephart, DDS...............................25 Salem Smiles ............................................33 Southern Dental Associates........................13 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry........................................7 Winston-Salem Dental Care .......................61 Education Calvary Baptist Day School ........................43 Forsyth Country Day School.......................27 Our Lady of Mercy......................................61 Salem Academy.........................................19 112 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

St. John’s Lutheran School.........................77 The Montessori School of Winston-Salem..........................................23 Financial Financial Pathways.....................................89 Truliant Federal Credit Union .........Back Cover Florist Minglewood Florist..................................107 Health & Fitness A New Day Essentials.................................77 C3 Fitness .................................................75 Gotta Get Thin..............................................5 YMCA........................................................51 Home Brookberry Farm-Berkshire Hathaway .......115 Budget Blinds............................................35 Chamberlain Place.....................................73 Chris Lawncare ..........................................73 Dero’s........................................................15 Financial Pathways.....................................89 Moore Self Storage ....................................85 New Pyramid .............................................67 Salem Windows & Doors ...........................17 Stitches .....................................................69 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...69 Weedman ..................................................19 Home Medical Care Home Instead Senior Care..........................59 Insurance State Farm – Will Wilkins...........................69 Landscaping Chris Lawn Care.........................................73 Stratford Landscape ...................................35 Weedman ..................................................19 Medical Carolina Laser & Cosmetic Center..............29 Cornerstone Health Care ............................27 Forsyth Family Eye Care.............................11 Home Instead Senior Care..........................59 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics .....................33 Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates ..........47 Novartis MS Education Event .......................9 Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital ....................................49 WomanCare ...............................................61 Mental Health Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services ....25 Organizations Piedmont Opera .........................................83 WBFJ ........................................................79 Pet Care Ruff Housing..............................................47 Shallowford Animal Hospital ......................35

Photography One Shot Photography ...............................40 Real Estate & Housing Brookberry Farm - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ........................................115 Chamberlain Place.....................................73 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...69 Restaurants Chick-fil-A at Hanes Mall Blvd .................109 Christina’s Dessertery ......................107, 109 Hakkachow Asian Eats..............................109 Honky Tonk Smokehouse .........................109 Mac & Nelli’s ..................................109, 112 Mikhael’s Café.........................................109 Omega House..........................................109 Which Wich.............................................109 Retail A New Day Essentials.................................77 Clemmons Bicycle.....................................85 Dero’s........................................................15 Hip Chics Boutique....................................29 Honda of WS .............................................39 Mill Creek General Store ............................11 Minglewood Florist..................................107 Rolly’s Baby Boutique................................23 Shea’s Consign & Design ..........................37 Service 201 Media...............................................111 Busy as a Bee Concierge..........................107 Goin Postal ................................................99 Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory ..................................67 iFix Cell Repair ..........................................63 Lin Taylor Marketing Group ........................21 Moonlight Designs ..................................111 Nu expression............................................65 Ruff Housing..............................................47 Storage Moore Self Storage ....................................85 Technology iFix Cell Repair ..........................................63 Nu expression............................................65 Upcoming Events American Girl Fashion Show ........................9 Chuggington… .........................................67 Creek Week – City of WS ...........................31 Forsyth Family Expo.....................................2 Imago Dei 12K/5K .....................................93 Lillies Friends............................................91 Mary Poppins – Twin City Stage .................23 Novartis MS Education.................................9 Piedmont Earth Day ...................................95 Piedmont Opera’s Magic Flute ...................83 Tour of Fine Spaces… .............................113 Unspoken’s Start a Fire Concert .................81

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