Greensboro, NC November 2018

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Thankful AS NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND, WE’RE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT WITH OUR LOVED ONES. The winding down of the year always brings about a time of reflection for us—

NOVEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Laurie Gengenbach | laurie.gengenbach@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Nikki Miller-Ka | nikki.miller-ka@lifestylepubs.com

remembering everything we’ve done or accomplished in months past; looking back on turkey disaster stories, mornings watching the Thanksgiving Day parade or afternoons spent curled up on the couch after one too many pieces of pie; thinking of the people, experiences and things we’ve been blessed with in the last year.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Robert Lopez, Nikki Miller-Ka CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Victoria Short, Lee Adams

As we press pause on the hustle and bustle of life putting together a monthly magazine, we’re able to look back on the past year and, most meaningfully, the stories from all of you that have made what we do possible. We also take this chance to think of those less fortunate and encourage you to take the opportunity this giving season to donate to local organizations or charities giving back locally.

We hope that as you read this issue, you—like us—find inspiration in the lives and experiences of your neighbors and the connections that have been made.

Happy Thanksgiving, Greensboro!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2018

FEATURES 16 Turkey Day Workout 18 (Not) Home for the Holidays Being a First Responder Often Means Having to Be at Work During the Holidays

24 Coffee Capabilities A Special Blend Employs Those with Disabilities

28 Seasonal Side Pomegranate, Parmesan and Lemon

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Vinaigrette Give Traditional Brussels Sprouts Side Dish a Lift

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hops & Vine

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Healthy Lifestyle

22 Locally Owned 24 Inspired By 28 Culinary Creations 30 Locals Only 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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Greensboro Symphony Guild Simply Social The Greensboro Symphony Guild gathered at Pig Pounder Brewery to welcome new members and reconnect in preparation for the fall and winter season. The Guild advocates for music education and appreciation in the community, primarily by supporting the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra.

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1. Kristie Smith and Leslie Meadows | 2. Kim Ketchum and Laura Green, president | 3. Kathleen Kilmartin, Laura Kilmartin, Kelly Pusch and Dianne Pusch | 4. Gail Williams and Laura Kilmartin, social chairs | 5. Debbie Johnson, Cindy Stark, Karen Hundgen, Rob Skenes and Vanessa Skenes | 6. Judy Wetzburger and Mary Ingram | 7. Chris Meadows, Peggy Hamilton, Kim Ketchum and Laura Wolf | 8. Judy Jay and Mary Ann Vinson

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AROUND TOWN Motley Morehead, the Italianate-style dwelling has portions that date back to 1795. According to Blandwood’s website, the house will be hung with “local and period greenery, as if prepared for a grand Christmas Ball. During this period, holiday festivities evolved and changed as modest ‘backwoods’ practices began to embrace national and international traditions.” The Christmas decor will be up through Dec. 30. Blandwood is located at 447 W. Washington St. in downtown Greensboro. Tours are conducted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Tours cost $8 for adults and are free for children 12 and younger. For more

CHRIS JUST AGENCY EXPANDS idents “in good hands.” Chris, who owns two

GRASSHOPPERS SHARE IN LEAGUE AWARDS

well-established Allstate agencies in Greensboro

The Greensboro Grasshoppers are recipients

and Clemmons, recently acquired the Kernersville

of the South Atlantic League’s prestigious Club

and King agencies and is pleased to announce that

Merit Award which recognizes the “complete”

former owner Eric Tang has agreed to stay on as

baseball franchise that has demonstrated fran-

financial specialist, adding his expertise in life insur-

chise stability and success, as well as significant

ance, long-term care and retirement planning. With

contributions to its community and the South At-

12 licensed agents in four Allstate offices, Chris of-

lantic League. This is the sixth time Greensboro

fers a wide range of financial services in addition

has won this award. Donald Moore was named

to insurance for homes and autos. Find out more

General Manager of the Year. All 14 teams, along

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with the field managers and umpires, participat-

Chris Just is making it easier to put Triad res-

JUST FOR LAUGHS The Idiot Box, one of Greensboro’s most popular and enduring comedy clubs, is returning to down-

ed in the voting for these awards, which are part of the South Atlantic League’s 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards.

excited about her new location at 503 N. Greene St.

WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE CONNECTION CONFERENCE

(next to Beer Thirty) because it offers plenty of park-

The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Wom-

ing and will enable her and husband Steve Lesser

en’s Executive Connection will focus its annual

to make it a full-time business. Stand-up, improvisa-

conference this year on “Becoming ATHENA,”

tional and sketch comedy will be offered four to six

a leadership model that identifies eight core

nights a week, and comedy classes, workshops and

tenets that are reflective of women’s contri-

corporate training will occur during the day. Stay

butions

tuned for the grand re-opening, and look for the full

learning constantly, advocating fiercely, acting

schedule of laughs at IdiotBoxers.com.

courageously, fostering collaboration, build-

town Greensboro. Owner Jennie Stencel says she’s

AN EARLY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

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information, call 336.272.5003

to

leadership:

living

authentically,

ing relationships, giving back and celebrating.

This year ’s conference on Nov. 8 at Revolution

The historic Blandwood Mansion will host

Mill, features the founder of Athena Internation-

its Early Victorian Christmas beginning Nov.

al, Martha Mayhood Mertz, who will share her

8. The house will be decked out like it would

story and why she wanted women’s strengths

have been for the holidays in the mid-19th cen-

as leaders publicly acknowledged, around the

tury. Once home to North Carolina Gov. Charles

world. Greensboro.org

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WEDDINGS • CORPORATE • SOCIAL

No One Can Do Holiday Parties like Revolution Mill!

KIND WORDS We really had a good time at the holiday party. Everything was absolutely perfect. The food was awesome and the employees keep raving about how good it was. We feel like it was probably about the best company party we’ve ever had. You did a fabulous job coordinating the whole thing and it was great working with you. I will be in touch for next year!

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HOPS & VINE

FAMILY DRINKS 1

THE POLITICAL UNCLE

INGREDIENTS + 2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup + 2 dashes Angostura bitters + 2 dashes orange bitters + Cinnamon stick and candied orange slice for garnish

DIRECTIONS Combine maple syrup, whiskey and bitters in an old-fashioned glass until syrup is dissolved. Add a single large ice cube and garnish with orange peel and cinnamon stick, if desired.

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WE LOVE THEM, BUT IT’S NO SECRET THAT SOME FAMILY MEMBERS MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE MORE INTERESTING. CHEERS TO THEM!

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THE FOOTBALL ENTHUSIAST

INGREDIENTS + 1 part apple cider + 1 part pumpkin beer + Apple slices and cinnamon sticks (optional for garnish)

DIRECTIONS In a small pitcher, combine the apple cider and pumpkin beer. Serve in a coupe glass for an elevated viewing (or playing) experience. A pint glass is fine for more traditional types.

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THE MOTHER-IN-LAW

INGREDIENTS + 1 1/2 ounces vodka + 1 part club soda or tonic + 1 part Sprite or lemon-lime soda + 1 part cranberry juice + Lime and cranberries for garnish

DIRECTIONS Add vodka, club soda or tonic, Sprite and cranberry juice to a glass of your choice—the more ornate, the better. Garnish with lime and cranberries if desired and enjoy!

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HOPS & VINE

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(CON TI N U ED)

THE HIPSTER COUSIN

INGREDIENTS

+ 1 1/2 ounces vodka + 1 1/2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur + 3 ounces cereal milk (steep cereal of your choice—we like pumpkin spice Cheerios— in milk for 25-30 minutes, then strain)

DIRECTIONS Fill a rocks glass (or any unconventional container you have laying around) with desired amount of ice. Add vodka and pumpkin spice liqueur, then top with cereal milk. Cheers!

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+ KID-FRIENDLY!

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THE ROWDY NIECES + NEPHEWS

INGREDIENTS

+ 1/2 cup sugar

+ 4 cups almond milk

+ 1/4 cup baking cocoa

+ 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

+ Dash of salt

+ Mini marshmallows and

+ 1/3 cup hot water

chocolate syrup for garnish

DIRECTIONS In a saucepan, combine sugar, salt and cocoa. Add water and bring to a boil, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in almond milk and heat to desired temperature (don’t boil). Once at desired temperature, remove from heat, add vanilla and whisk until frothy.

Top with toasted marshmallows and chocolate syrup—the more sugar, the better!

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE JUST IN CASE YOU OVERDO THE TURKEY, STUFFING AND PUMPKIN

TURKEY DAY WORKOUT

PIE THIS THANKSGIVING, WE HAVE THE PERFECT WORKOUT FOR YOU, CREATED BY JOSHUA PREVETTE, MASTER FITNESS TRAINER AT ACT BY

ALTERNATING FORWARD LUNGES

Holding a medicine ball if you have one, start with your feet together. Take a big step forward, and immediately bend both knees as your foot hits the ground. Lower your body so that both knees are bent to 90 degrees.

Push off with your front leg, and return to standing position. Repeat with the other leg.

BENT-OVER DUMBBELL OR BARBELL ROWS

Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold your weight in front of your thighs. Bend your knees, and lower your upper body forward to about 45 degrees with your arms extended straight down to the floor. With a rowing motion, bring the weights straight up toward your chest, and clench your shoulder blades together.

Hold for one second and repeat. Maintain a tight abdomen while performing this exercise.

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STRAIGHT-LEG DEADLIFT

PHOTOGRAPHY V. SHORT PHOTOGRAPHY

DEESE (435 DOLLEY MADISON ROAD).

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding weights that rest on your thighs in front of you. With a slight bend in your knees, bend forward from your hips, maintaining a flat back while lowering the weights to the middle of your shins.

Return slowly to starting position, squeezing your butt as you stand upright.

MEDICINE-BALL SHOULDERING

Take a medium-weight medicine ball, and hold it with both hands on one shoulder. Extend your arms up and over to lower the ball down on the opposite shoulder. Repeat from side to side for one minute.

NOW TAKE THREE MINUTES OF

ACTIVE

REST. Options

include light jogging, riding the stationary bike or walking. Then repeat the sequence.

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(NOT)HOME FOR THE HOLI DAYS BEING A FIRST RESPONDER OFTEN MEANS HAVING TO BE AT WORK DURING THE HOLIDAYS

SERVING AS A POLICE OFFICER, FIREFIGHTER OR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN MEANS WORKING AT A PLACE THAT NEVER CLOSES. And if you’re a first responder, you’ve very likely had to spend a few holidays on the clock.

But you don’t always have to be away from your family. Some

first responders say their families can come and hang out at their workplaces for a little while on the holidays. Others try to do a

little celebrating with their kids before leaving for the day. And others see their co-workers as a family of sorts.

The holidays are also a time for members of the community to express their gratitude, and first responders report getting food and many thanks while they’re out and about. And the first responders themselves enjoy making the holidays a little better for those in tough situations.

Here are the stories of how three first responders spend their holidays on the job.

ARTICLE ROBERT LOPEZ, LAURIE GENGENBACH PHOTOGRAPHY VICTORIA SHORT

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WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS LINE OF WORK? I like being able to be out in the community, helping people. When we come, that may be the worst day of a person’s life. So just being able to go and help them out and make their situation a little better, I enjoy that part.

If it’s a fire, you can save at least some of their property, at least save their family pictures.

DO YOU DO ANYTHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORK ON THE HOLIDAYS? On Thanksgiving, we’ll typically do the traditional Thanksgiving meals. We might have a fried turkey.

Sometimes we’ll invite our families up. Sometimes, it’s just us as a crew. It just depends what everybody’s family has going on. At the station also, that’s like a family, so we’re still spending the holiday with people that we care about.

HOW DO YOU ACCOMMODATE YOUR LOVED ONES WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORK ON A HOLIDAY? On Christmas day, my son will get up early and open up gifts. And then I’ll drop him off at my mom’s house, or his dad will come pick him up.

There have also been times when I’ll bring maybe three gifts to the station, and I’ll have somebody bring him up to the station, and he’ll open those gifts, and then we’ll have dinner there.

WHAT ARE SOME MEMORABLE ENCOUNTERS YOU’VE HAD OUT IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE WORKING DURING THE HOLIDAYS? People will bring us a lot of food at the station. The community really shows a lot of love during the holidays. They’ll bring cakes, cookies. It’s a good feeling knowing that the community accepts us and loves us and appreciates us.

WHAT DO YOU FIND REWARDING ABOUT WORKING DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Just being able to help someone else. If you go perform CPR on someone and save the person, well that

YAKIMA FOX

person gets to spend another holiday with their family.

People are really grateful.

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(NOT) HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

(CON TI N UED)

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING IN THIS LINE OF WORK? Knowing that there are a lot of people out here who really appreciate the work that we do. And you meet those people, and they come up and tell you, “Thank you.” That’s probably the biggest factor in helping to keep you engaged and keep you focused.

DO YOU DO ANYTHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORK ON THE HOLIDAYS? In general, for the most part, it’s hard to plan anything. But you have people in the community, churches. There’s a church in Greensboro, Immanuel Baptist, that always feeds first responders during the holidays, and that’s just awesome.

When I’ve had to work on Thanksgiving over the years, I always made sure to go over there and show them just how much I appreciated them looking after us during the holidays.

FLEMING BREWER

OFFICER, GREENSBORO P O L I C E D E PA RT M E N T

HOW DO YOU ACCOMMODATE YOUR LOVED

to sit down with and just talk about life in general,

ONES WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORK ON A HOLIDAY?

not necessarily just police work. That could be

In the past, if I had to work on Christmas, for

very uplifting.

example, it would be later in the afternoon and we had a chance to open up presents with the kids. And

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT

with our supervisors we also try to take care of each

WORKING DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

other, so we have some time to be with our families.

During

the

daytime

on

Thanksgiving

or

Christmas, things are much quieter than normal.

WHAT ARE SOME MEMORABLE ENCOUNTERS

There’s a calm peace about the city. Most of the time,

YOU’VE HAD OUT IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE

during the course of the day, you hear a lot of chatter

WORKING DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

on the radio. But on those days, it’s just quiet.

There used to be an older gentleman at

Sometimes you might see someone on the side of

Immanuel Baptist in a wheelchair. He always

the highway, car broken down, and they’re trying to

came out and served us and talked to every

get to grandma’s house. And to be able to help them

police officer. And it was nice to have someone

get to their family safely, that’s most rewarding.

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DR. ROB LOCKWOOD EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN, MOSES C O N E H O S P I TA L WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS LINE OF WORK? The fact that every situation is unique, and the sense of fulfillment you get with each patient when you can do something and make a difference right there, right at that moment.

DO YOU DO ANYTHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORK ON THE HOLIDAYS? Well, it’s impossible to get all the crew together for even 15 minutes. One thing, Cone is very supportive and will do a holiday meal. We can’t get away from the ER, so they’ll bring it to us. And typically each department will have a potluck area where you can go if you can find 5 or 10 minutes.

HOW DO YOU ACCOMMODATE YOUR LOVED ONES WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORK ON A HOLIDAY? My colleagues in the emergency medicine group are very close and understand the challenges of working holidays, and so we’ll rotate holidays. My wife and I have twin 10-yearold daughters, so we try to celebrate the day before or the day after. You couldn’t be in this line of work if you didn’t have an understanding family. We’re in it together.

WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCES HAVE YOU HAD WHILE WORKING DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Two things stand out. One is that the patients who come in sick on a holiday are very sick. The second is that they are very appreciative of what we do for them. You get a stronger sense of that. Often they say, “Thank you for being here on a holiday,” which is cool.

WHAT DO YOU FIND REWARDING ABOUT WORKING DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Again, when people come in on a holiday, they are very sick, and we are the only place they can go to for care. And then I get to work with people who also aren’t with their families, so it’s a shared sense of purpose, which is a cool thing.

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Dr. Shawn Bethea

ARTICLE ROBERT LOPEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY TIM TALLEY

A Thomasville native, Dr. Bethea grew up in High Point and Greensboro before

which are injected back into the painful, injured areas, on the same day.

her family relocated to West Virginia. She

“We have witnessed pain and numb-

returned to the Tar Heel State in 1992.

ness in the arms or legs resolve, as well

As a medical student at East Carolina

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University, she wanted to be a surgeon, and

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE ROBERT LOPEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY LAURIE GENGENBACH

Wesley Hollingsworth

Katie Dawson serves Marie Perrot a cappuccino.

From left: Kait Tromans, Patricia Namubiru, Hannah Leigh, Jake Hollingsworth, Marie Perrot, Wesley Mahoney, Katie Dawson and Megan Garvelink

Patricia Namubiru

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ABOUT A HALF-DOZEN BARISTAS-IN-TRAINING IN A CONFERENCE ROOM AT THE CAROLINA COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY WATCH KAIT

“A very odd drink,” she

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 32.2 percent of

says. “But someone might

disabled Americans between the ages of 16 and 64 were part of

come in and order some-

the labor force in 2017, meaning they were available to work, com-

thing really crazy. It makes

pared to 76.7 of those with no disability. Among those in the labor

for good practice.”

force, people with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be

Deedee

Ungetheim

unemployed as those without disabilities.

TROMANS EXPLAIN

looks in on the training

HOW TO MAKE A “DECAF

learning how to do more

DIRTY CHAI LATTE.”

sees lessons about social

A 501(c)(3) organization, A Special Blend's board of direc-

skills. She sees people

tors and advisory committee have spent the past year and a half

learning how to bolster

raising money to open the shop and has raised about $250,000 of

session and sees a group than make coffee. She

their confidence. And she sees an opportunity to showcase “the capabilities of all people.”

“A lot of times employers are just not willing or able to give that extra effort to train and think about modifications,” Deedee says.

After seeing Bitty and Beau’s, she set about organizing support in Greensboro for a similar enterprise.

the needed $300,000.

“That’s what it costs for all the equipment, furniture, building

The baristas-in-training are among the more than 40 employ-

remodel," Deedee says. "Wrangler and VF have been huge sup-

ees who will be working at A Special Blend in Greensboro. The

porters. A number of other business have contributed. We’ve also

coffeehouse, which has its grand opening Nov. 3, is staffed by

been hosting fundraising desserts, where our future employees

those with disabilities.

serve the desserts and coffee and share their stories.”

Deedee, the driving force behind the nonprofit venture, hopes the cafe will “break down walls.”

“I love this idea of people with and without disabilities interacting and getting to know one another,” she says. “We have people with autism, with cerebral palsy, with Down syndrome, some with undiagnosed disabilities. Some have never had a job before. And we’re really hopeful that employers will come in and go, ‘I never

Katie Dawson, 27, is among those learning to be a barista.

“I like that this gives me a chance to be more involved in the community,” she says. “You learn how to talk to the customers, what to say when something doesn’t come out the way they wanted.”

Patricia Namubiru, 20, who is also training as a barista, says she is looking forward to proving herself.

“I like the teamwork,” she says. “But also this gives us the chance

thought about hiring someone with autism, but they’re doing a

to show our abilities, to show the world what we’re capable of.”

great job here.’ We want to have a ripple effect.”

3900 W. Market St., Greensboro, North Carolina, 336.517.7081,

Two years ago, Deedee walked into a Wilmington coffee shop, Bitty and Beau’s, staffed by those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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with Down syndrome showed me the array of teas. I thought we

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Deedee says. “Someone with autism took my order. Someone

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“I had never seen anything like it, and I was just captivated,”

ASpecialBlend.org

just had to have something like this in Greensboro.”

Deedee, whose son has a disability, works as a family and marriage counselor and participates in a Christian ministry that works with disabled high school students.

“And I just watched as they graduated from high school and had way too few options,” she says.

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SEASONAL SIDE POMEGRANATE, PARMESAN AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE GIVE TRADITIONAL BRUSSELS SPROUTS SIDE DISH A LIFT

ARTICLE NIKKI MILLER-KA

TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNERS HAVE GIVEN WAY TO

INFORMAL GATHERINGS CALLED FRIENDSGIVINGS WHERE POTLUCKS AND BYOB TAKE PLACE DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER FOR EXTENDED FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THOSE SEEKING REFUGE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. This salad is the perfect side dish to accommodate any and all who are welcomed to the table. Serve with quinoa or another whole grain, and it becomes a main dish. Substitutions are always welcome here. Finely chopped kale, a chiffonade of mustard or collard greens or a head of ubiquitous romaine lettuce would also do the trick. This salad represents the clean or low-calorie eating that seems to fall to the wayside on the fat-ribbon-ridged meats, unctuous gravies and butter-laden side dishes. Pairs well with an indispensable glass of wine to settle your nerves after finding out the children did something to make the game console downstairs stop working. It’s all fun and games.

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++ 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils ++ 5 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved ++ 1/3 cup shallot, finely diced ++ For the vinaigrette: ++ 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil ++ 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice ++ 2 tablespoons honey, agave or corn syrup ++ 1 garlic clove, minced ++ Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust the dressing to your preference. Set aside. In a large bowl, assemble the salad by combining all the salad ingredients together. Drizzle the desired amount of vinaigrette on top and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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PORTION SIZE: For small dogs, 3/4 cup; medium dogs, 1 1/2 cups; larger or more active dogs, 3 cups.

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Per 1-cup serving (approximate, depending on ingredient substitutions) Calories: 321 Protein: 44 grams Carbohydrates: 16 grams Dietary fiber: 1.9 grams Fat 7.7 grams (with gravy, less if omitted)

can eat most things that humans can, with the exception of grapes, raisins, onions, chocolate, coffee, processed sugar and artificial sweeteners, so it’s not surprising that they want to share our Thanksgiving dinners. Here is a healthy take on turkey, cranberries, stuffing and sweet potatoes too. This is a moderate-carbohydrate low-fat recipe suitable for healthy adult dogs.

INGREDIENTS FOR 9 1-CUP SERVINGS: ++ 3 pounds skinless turkey pieces (light and

dark meat)

++ 1/2 cup oatmeal, cooked ++ 1/2 cup barley, cooked ++ 1 pound sweet potatoes, cubed ++ 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce (Best if you

make your own cooking down crushed

fresh cranberries with 1 teaspoon maple

syrup in a double boiler, but if you are not

up for making it, the canned cranberry

sauce is acceptable.)

++ 4 tablespoons turkey gravy (optional;

to reduce the fat content, omit the gravy or

substitute olive oil.)

DIRECTIONS 1. Use turkey leftovers or roast the turkey.

Remove all the bones and dice the meat into large pieces.

2. If using fresh sweet potatoes, roast them, let cool, then peel and dice.

3. Meanwhile, cook the oatmeal and the barley according to their package instructions.

4. Mix together the turkey meat, oatmeal, barley, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce. If using gravy or oil, add it and mix thoroughly. (If your dog is at all prone to pancreatitis or other fatrelated upsets, omit the gravy.)

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GREENSBORO SYMPHONY PRESENTS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL MCCARTNEY

1000 Club Road, celebrates 25 years of

is free; admission is only $5. Bring

Westover Church

bringing children home. A great eve-

canned goods for $1 discount.

“Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul

ning of fine dining, silent and live auc-

Early Bird tickets available online.

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the Greensboro Symphony. Witness

more. VIP and general tickets available

the “quintessential Paul McCart-

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The Greensboro LUNGe Forward 5K

Center City Park

dynamic multimedia celebration of Sir Paul and the Fab Four! Admission ranges in price from $12 to $46.

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Stafford Farm

Walk, Run and Rally will raise money

The 11th Annual Colfax Persimmon

for the Lung Cancer Initiative of North

Festival will feature live music and food

Carolina. Cancer survivors can take

vendors and persimmon pulp for sale.

part for free. Registration for everyone

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

It will take place at the Stafford Farm in

else ranges from $15 to $30. For more

Downtown Greensboro

Oak Ridge. Free parking and shuttle at

information, call 919.784.0410.

Greensboro’s 30th Annual Festival of

Bunker Hill Road. Admission is $10 for adults and free for those 11 and younger.

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30 Lights kicks off the holiday season for

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the city. Downtown shops are open, and the event features live Christmas music, Santa Claus and a Christmas tree lighting at Center City Park. Admission is free.

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The Greensboro Hadassah Women's Health Symposium will feature discussions about medical issues.

We are always accepting submissions

Health tips, immunizations and

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blood pressure testing will be of-

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Giving Thanks, GivingBack ARTICLE LAURIE GENGENBACH

THOUSANDS OF GREENSBORO RESIDENTS SHOW THEY CARE AROUND THE HOLIDAYS BY VOLUNTEERING FOR ONE OF THE MANY NONPROFITS DEDICATED TO QUASHING HUNGER IN GUILFORD COUNTY, AND YOU CAN TOO. The Volunteer Center (VolunteerGSO.org) says these five food-assistance organizations are in need of a helping hand during this season of giving:

01

Out of the Garden Project is working with businesses and organizations to coordinate food drives. The food-assistance program

for families in Guilford County is also in need of volunteers to help tend its newly established urban farm, 1100 Curtis St., and to deliver food backpacks each week to Guilford County Schools. 336.430.6070

02

The Interactive Resource Center seeks volunteers for its weekly Food Not Bombs dinner preparation, service and breakdown every

Monday. The IRC is a day resource center dedicated to ending homelessness in Guilford County. 407 E. Washington St., 336.332.0824

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC is seeking organizations to host food drives. The Food Bank partners with commu-

nity food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and youth and senior feeding programs serving 18 counties to help more than 300,000 neighbors in need each year. 336.784.5770

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Senior Resources of Guilford County is in need of food pantry volunteers and mobile meal delivery volunteers. The organiza-

tion promotes independent living of older adults. 301 E. Washington St., 336.373.4816

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Greensboro Urban Ministries is looking for volunteers to assist at the annual Feast of Caring lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

15 at First Baptist Church (1000 W. Friendly Ave.). The organization has multiple programs to serve neighbors in need of food, shelter and healthcare. Cheryl Ledford, 336.553.2641, ledford@guministry.org

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