Surry Living Magazine - November 2019

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November 2019

A lifestyle magazine highlighting Surry County and the surrounding area

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Calendar guides to the area’s special events for Mount Airy, Elkin, Pilot Mountain, Dobson, and our nearby communities

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Hugh Chatham Imaging Department

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Tri-County Orthopedic and Sports Medicine

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Yadkin Valley Adult Medicine

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Hugh Chatham Internal Medicine

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Hugh Chatham Neurology

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Hugh Chatham Podiatry

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Hugh Chatham Surgical

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Hugh Chatham Urgent Care – Jonesville 546 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 336-526-0037

Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology

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Yadkin Valley Home Health

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Yadkin Valley Pulmonary & Critical Care 600 Chatham Medical Park, Elkin, NC 336-835-7298

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CONTRIBUTORS

Gloria Brown

Gin Denton

Sheri Wren Haymore

Rynn Hennings

Gloria is co-owner of The Nest & Hive Shoppe, a home décor business in Fancy Gap, VA, as well as the former host of The Vintage Southern Homemaker television show. Her musings on life growing up and living in the South have appeared in publications and on TV throughout the region. She is an expert antiques collector who grew up in the business and worked many years as a dealer in the Yadkin Valley area, where she currently resides.

Gin is the owner of Ginger Horse Studio. Her focus is lifestyle photography, covering horse shows, weddings, concerts, and doing on location portraits. Gin graduated from the University of Findlay with an Equine Business Management degree, where she also studied music and photography. She is a member of the Mount Airy Ukulele Invasion (MAUI) and the Granite City Rock Orchestra (GRO).

Gin resides in Lowgap, NC with her family on their small horse farm.

Sheri grew up in Mt. Airy, NC, and lives thereabouts with her husband. Together they run a couple of small businesses and plan their next vacation. A graduate of High Point University, her first job was as a writer at a marketing firm—and she’s been scribbling ever since. Sheri has several suspense novels in publication and Surry Living is proud to include sequential excerpts from one of her books in each issue.

Rynn is a writer and designer based in the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina. She loves to share her ideas for adding simple beauty into hectic lifestyles. More than mere recipes, her mission is to offer practical shortcuts for food preparation along with visual tips for presentation. Rynn began her career in Aiken, SC, as a newspaper reporter writing feature articles about food, living, and the arts.

Carmen Long

Kristen Owen

Joanna Radford

Sarah Southard

Carmen is an NC Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Making quick, easy, healthy food that tastes great on a budget is a challenge.

Carmen and her husband have two grown children, both of whom were involved in sports from grade school thru college. With busy careers and lots of time at sporting events, coming up with quick, healthy meals was a necessity.

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Kristen Owen is a Digital Content Producer for Lowe’s Home Improvement. She grew up on a small family farm in Buncombe County and graduated from N.C. State University with undergraduate degrees in Agriculture Extension and Communication, and a masters degree in Communication. She has a passion for agriculture and teaching. She loves the mountains, reading, meeting people and going new places. She lives in Salisbury with husband Matt, an agriculture teacher at a local high school.

Joanna Radford is the Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent for the NC Cooperative Extension in Surry County with expertise in entomology, gardening, and pesticide education. She began her career with NC Cooperative Extension in Stokes County in 1995 as a 4-H Agent, later switching to Field Crops and Pesticide Education in Surry County. In 2012, she assumed the role of Horticulture Agent for Surry County. She lives on a farm with her husband and two teenage daughters.

Sarah grew up at Crooked Oak in the Pine Ridge community of Surry County. Raised in the agriculture world, she went on to earn degrees in animal science and veterinary medicine from North Carolina State University. She and her husband, Adam, currently live in Statesville with Oliver the house rabbit, a few cats, Blossom the donkey, and a flock of Katahdin hair sheep.

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A Stitch in Time

Although our ideas of what constitutes an artist might be different, I declare I come from a whole family of artists. Not a one of them used a paint brush and palette, a potter’s wheel, or sculptor’s chisels. None of their great works will ever be shown in a gallery or auctioned at Christie’s or Sotheby’s. They will remain virtually unknown and most of their work is lost to the ages. However, to me what little remains is priceless. The one thing they all have in common is that their work was accomplished by hand with needles and thread. Whether it be a sewing needle and thread or a crochet hook and yarn, they created beautiful art.

While their masterpieces had lowly jobs such as drying dishes or covering a bed, the beauty was there just the same. I keep the few treasures I have from various family and friends safe and protected. I certainly don’t want to be the generation that ruins a work of art.

I had the good fortune of learning the art of stitchery from some of the most talented women in the South.

I remember being very young and Ma threading needles for me and my cousin Dawn and teaching us to make small neat stitches on quilt scraps.

However, Ma had a superstition that any needlework started on a Friday would never be completed. We always had to keep that in mind. We took heed too. Why chance it? I have a piece of tatting started by one of my ma’s great-grandmothers. I wish I could remember for sure which one. It still has with it the hair pin she was using to tat. Dare I ask? Was this a task started on a Friday?

One of my most treasured pieces is an apron Grandmother Brown made on her treadle sewing machine. She never owned an electric machine. I recall watching her make a sunbonnet from start to finish. I distinctly remember her drawing and cutting her pattern out of newspaper on the kitchen table. Then in turn, when she was satisfied that she had it just right, she used her homemade pattern to cut out the feed sack material. She made the slats for the hat brim out of shoebox cardboard. I never left her side as she executed the crafting of the yellow print sunbonnet with perfection. I remember she added yellow rickrack around the band. Oh how I wish I had that sweet bonnet today.

My momma has embroidered from the time she was a young girl. She was taught by my ma and her aunts, who were Ma’s sisters.

Her work is as pretty on the backside of the fabric as it is on the front. There are never any thread tails and every thread color change is undetectable. She knows more stitches than the DMC Embroidery Floss Company. She always declares she has yet to achieve French knots that are as pretty as our Aunt Maggie’s are. While I could embroider well enough to get an A minus in high school Home Economics, I have never achieved the skill level of my gifted momma.

And speaking of Home Ec, I have to hand it to my teacher, Nina Groce. Bless her heart. She endured a lot out of me. I never stopped talking and asking questions. She instructed me through making an apron and a dress. She helped me along with my limited embroidery skills. And she taught my left-handedness how to crochet. What a paragon of patience is she. To this day I do give her much credit toward my love of homemaking.

Getting a needlework of any kind brings joy to my heart and memories to my mind. I think of learning to needlepoint from my Aunt Katie Lee. The fun of cross stitching from my Aunt Velma. Knitting from my cousin Dawn. Nothing is more enjoyable than hours spent together chatting and working with our hands. Stitchery is a common language between so many women. Yes, I say it with conviction. I do come from a family of artists.

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THE ARTISAN KING

by Larry VanHoose

Several years ago, when remodeling her summer retreat, a friend gave my wife and me a couple of pieces of artwork that I had admired in her home. The beautifully framed and matted prints were by artist P. Buckley Moss, affectionately referred to by journalist Charles Kuralt as The People’s Artist.

It was only natural then that, while visiting the Shenandoah Valley area and stumbling upon the Moss gallery in Waynesboro, Virginia, we took time out from sightseeing and shopping to view some of her other works. I find Moss’s paintings peaceful, charming, and calming. Using her almost harsh, nearly monochromatic technique, she portrays rural scenery, particularly with Amish and Mennonite peoples, and somehow captures the serenity, wonder, and beauty of this much simpler life.

But it wasn’t P. Buckley Moss’s portrayals of the countryside or religious folks that caught my eye only minutes into the gallery. Rather, it was her almost life-size painting of the crucifixion of Christ, appropriately named My All, that took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. Even as I wandered through the rest of the gallery, I found my eyes and my feet drawn back to that amazing work of art – trying not to make a fool of myself by showing so much emotion, but moved beyond reason to feel the overpowering love, sacrifice, and even the pain that Christ endured for us.

I am often amazed with artists’ ability – such as Moss’s in My All – to capture the beauty, essence, and raw emotion of their subjects. Even so, the masterpieces of our most revered artists pale in comparison with the work of the Father – the eternal, greatest artist, who took his brush and lovingly created all that our eyes can see, and more. And he did all of that because of the love that flows throughout his very being. He cannot help but love because he is the essence of love. Behold the glory, majesty, and beauty of creation, and certainly respect and admire the artists who are able to wonderfully capture that creation — but never forget to worship, honor, and revere the glory, majesty, and beauty of the creator of all that art proclaims — The Artisan King.

My All courtesy of P. Buckley Moss Galleries, Ltd

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by Joanna Radford

Fall and Winter

Colors in the Landscape Fall colors are beautiful. Did you know that there are more than just pansies to plant in your landscape in the cooler months?

Take a look around. There are many winter hardy annuals in our local nurseries and garden centers. These are planted in the fall and grow during the cool part of the year. They provide lots of color throughout the winter and early part of spring. Their life is usually exhausted by summer. They can be planted in landscapes, gardens, and containers.

Several different plants you may want to check out to add beauty to your landscape include celosia, dusty miller, snapdragons, English daisy, viola, ornamental cabbage (or kale), and select herbs. Celosia plants have striking fall colors much like that on a sunset.

They have a variety of forms from plumed to upright spires to twisted crest. All of the designs Celosia Photo: University of Wisconsin, Master Gardener Program are sure to catch the eye.

They are beautiful in cut arrangements fresh or dried as well as the landscape.

Dusty miller and “Powis Castle” artemisia have silvery, lacy leaves. The plants are deer resistant and drought tolerant. They grow best in full sun. Dusty miller usually grows less than one foot tall and will have yellow button like flowers in the spring.

“Powis Castle” artemisia will be a little larger at two- to three-foot-tall and have wide mounds.

English daisy, snapdragon, viola, and pansy are flowers that show off their bright flowers in the winter. The viola type pansies have numerous minisized blooms. The “Sorbet” and “Penny” strains are available in shades and mixes of blue, purple, lavender, yellow, white, and orange. Not only do these add a splash of color, they provide a source of early season nectar to the pollinators.

"Dusty Miller" Photo: JC Raulston Arboretum's Photograph Collection

Lastly, there are a few veggies and herbs that can be added to the landscape or containers to add color. This has been the 12 • SURRY LIVING Nov. 2019 Issue

biggest development in winter annuals over the last several years.

Ornamental cabbages and kale provide green colors with splash of purples, rose, or even white. They are great colors in the fall and early winter. They do begin looking a little rugged by February.

“Red Russian” or “Redbor” kale may be two of the more durable and taller choices. They grow up to three-feet-tall and twofeet-wide. They are also tasty treats in salads. Both look good through April. When they flower, they produce spikes of yellow flowers that are great for attracting beneficial insects.

Winter hardy herbs such as leaf parsley and variegated or purple leaf sage are good choices.

Not only do they bring color to the landscape, they bring woody flavor to many meat “Redbor” Kale Photo: Royal dishes. Fresh or dried sage can Horticultural Society be paired with root vegetables, onion, thyme, rosemary, garlic, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, winter squash, mushrooms, cheeses, and apples for interesting twists to the palette.

Now, throw on a jacket, get outside and plant some color for the winter!

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by Kristen Owen

CERTAIN ARTISANS ARE DISAPPEARING …

AND IT’S SCARY If you look up the definition of artisan, you’ll likely find this or something similar – “a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.” Naturally, our minds might recall the image of a painter at an easel, a baker in front of the oven, or a potter spinning a wheel. However, this month, I encourage you to think about artisans in a different form – as those who keep the lights on, the plumbing moving, and equipment like our HVAC systems and appliances up and running. Think about our tradespeople.

We know the image. The quintessential plumber, whose pants are a little too low and shirt is too high. Admit it … we’ve all snickered. But the stereotypes run much deeper and are, in fact, much more dangerous.

Over the years, certain beliefs about trades jobs – and the people who do them – have penetrated our schools and the minds of parents and youth. Like the belief that such occupations are menial, low-brow, and low-income. Stereotypes may be humorous to some, but they can actually have a negative impact on society Or that somehow working a skilled trade equates to failure. Beginning as early as middle school, students hear that a college degree is the only option and the only true path to success. All while vocational classes – like mechanics and woodworking – are stripped from high school course listings. The results are just plain scary.

By 2028, there will be three million unfilled trades job across the United States. Middle-age electricians, plumbers, welders, carpenters, construction workers, repairmen, and others are retiring … and there are fewer trained workers to take their places. That means a tougher (and more expensive!) time finding someone to do critical work like wiring a home, fixing a leaky shower, constructing a new building or road, or repairing that broken HVAC unit. Tradespeople keep our homes and lives running, and yet the U.S. is facing an unprecedented labor shortage.

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So, let’s dispel the myths. There’s no denying that a trades job can be hard work, but did you know the median yearly income of an electrician is $55,190? Plumbers can make $53,910 a year and carpenters earn $46,590. Some trade skills don’t require a college education, and students can often take courses for a fraction of what a four-year stay at a college or university would cost. Apprenticeship opportunities enable some to get paid while they learn. Students can become certified in a trade and be ready for steady, good-paying work, with zero to minimal debt. How does that sound in comparison to the $1.5 trillion student loan debt, reported by the Pew institute, that exists in the U.S. today?

The lights would literally not stay on without electricians.

Homes, skyscrapers, and roads wouldn’t be built without construction workers, welders, and carpenters. Sinks, showers, and commodes wouldn’t operate without plumbers. It’s time we start recognizing these tradespeople – these artisans – for what they are: a vital part of our society. And it’s time we start realizing – and teaching our youth – that education doesn’t come in a single form. You can achieve the American dream with a skilled trades career … and America will be better for it.

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by Sarah Southard, DVM

A Not-So-Obvious ARTISAN As I began to consider this month’s theme and ponder whether I might be able to write a veterinary-related article to fit, farriers came to mind. As defined in the Cambridge English Dictionary, an artisan is “a person who does skilled work with his or her hands.” Farriers most definitely fit into this definition! And they are an indispensable member of an equine medical team, often working alongside veterinarians to help return a horse to sound gait and proper function following insult or injury to the hoof.

Farriers are well-trained in the anatomy and some aspects of physiology of the equine foot. They know the various structures of the foot, how these structures relate to one another, and how each should affect the other in a properly trimmed, balanced, and in some cases, shod hoof. Farriers also function as blacksmiths, using heat and hand tools to expertly form and fit a horseshoe to an individual hoof such that it will provide the proper protection and support.

The art and the science of farriery are intriguing. It is fascinating to watch a farrier deftly clean, trim, nip, and file a hoof back into proper form. And how rewarding to collaborate with a patient’s farrier to provide the appropriate veterinary medical care along with the corrective trimming and therapeutic shoeing which allow a lame horse to return to comfort and soundness.

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Elkin Rescue Squad Charity Golf

by Gary York

Charity golf benefits raise significant funds to supplement the efforts of our area nonprofits. On October 5, 2006, the Elkin Rescue Squad, WIFM, and Cedarbrook Country Club collaborated to stage the first benefit which netted $28,000.

On October 3, 2019, the fourteenth annual tournament netted $51,221.43 to benefit the rescue squad. The day-long event featured over 50 four-man teams, 125 sponsors, and 50 volunteers. The teams began at either 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., and play concluded around 6:00 p.m.

Golf professional Zim Zimmerman is at his best organizing and staging charity golf tournaments. Under his leadership, the teams enjoyed the day playing the Cedarbrook links, which are always in tip top shape.

A most unique feature of the Elkin Rescue Squad Benefit is the seamless movement of registration. Charlotte York and Liz Tilley ushered players quickly through the necessary procedures, allowing the two playing sessions to begin on time.

Zim’s instructions concerning rules and how to speed play further assured a smooth-running tournament that followed golf etiquette and sportsmanship.

Hosiery and a hand-made necktie from Tom James Co. Suncrest Farms, Food Lion, Nabisco, and P-Nut Butter D-Lite provided snacks for the goody bags. Each player also received a door prize donated by local merchants. Home Acres Fine Furniture, Pepsi, and Foothills Hardware and Building Supply provided prizes won by registration drawing. In addition, each player received a 11x17 laminated picture. The headshot and team photos are cherished keepsakes.

North Elkin Tire annually donates a set of tires valued at $800 for a raffle at hole one. Ticket sales this year were $1,400, with 100% going to support the rescue squad.

A special thanks to Charlotte York, Liz Tilley, Emily Antonecchia, Jerry Atkins, Jennifer Atkins, Jesse Atkins, the Elkin Rescue Squad members, Jennifer Chatham, Debbie Holmes, Joel Hooper, Danny Hall, Robby Timmons, and Savannah Bohr for their special contributions.

Charlotte, who also handles our play day finances, said, “We have encouraged partners who trust our honorable efforts to support the Elkin Rescue Squad. Our teams, who come from near and far, choose to be part of a winning legacy and tradition. People feel good about the role our Elkin Rescue Squad members play in providing emergency services. When a teammate stops by my station and proudly states his team, I can sense his/her gratitude for being part of a great day to serve God, family, and friends. After all, servanthood is the essence of life.”

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Bojangles biscuits and beverages were provided for teams and volunteers who started showing up at 7:00 a.m. Lunch featured hot dogs, hamburgers, made -from-scratch chocolate chip and nut cookies, and angel hair Italian pasta. The course beverage carts, manned by Rudy Holbrook, Robert Rizoti, and Harold Swaim offered Pepsi, Coke, water, and snacks. D-Rex Pharmacy and Circle K each provided 10 cases of water.

The tournament continued a rich tradition of gifting charity golf’s most attractive goody bags. Each player and rescue squad member received a bag filled with novelties, snacks, keepsakes, and a sleeve of Titleist Pro V1 balls. The most prized keepsakes were athletic socks by Renfro, Sport Solutions, and Nester 18 • SURRY LIVING Nov. 2019 Issue

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NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL Northern Hospital of Surry County Unveils New Name and Launches a Rebranding Campaign Northern Hospital of Surry County, a 133-bed, nationally recognized hospital in Mount Airy, NC, has changed its name to Northern Regional Hospital, effective October 1, 2019.

The new name more accurately reflects the comprehensive breadth, depth, and scope of the hospital’s high-quality clinical capabilities as well as its significantly expanded footprint that now includes attracting patients and employees from the northwest Piedmont area and neighboring counties in southwest Virginia.

“As we have steadily enhanced the quality and scope of our patient-care programs and services, we have seen a significant increase in patients from across a larger geographic region – including nearby counties and bordering states,” said Chris A. Lumsden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Regional Hospital, in announcing the name change during an unveiling celebration held yesterday at the hospital’s main campus. “We are privileged to provide patients from Mount Airy, Surry County, and throughout the region access to stateof-the-art care that is delivered skillfully and compassionately by a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and allied-health professionals.”

As one of the largest employers in the region with over 900 caregivers, Northern Regional Hospital’s influence has expanded exponentially as it continues to be recognized for the quality and safety of its care by independent oversight agencies and peer organizations. Earlier this year, the hospital earned the federal government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Four Star Designation – making it the only hospital in the region to earn four out of a possible five-star

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Choose Well. Choose Northern. rating. In addition, the hospital was named among the “Top 100 Great Community Hospitals” in 2019 by Becker’s Healthcare – making it one of only three hospitals in North Carolina to earn this national designation. And the hospital is ranked in the Top 10% in the Nation for patient safety and medical excellence by CareChex.

In addition to Northern Regional Hospital, a number of outpatient clinics and services -- including ten primary and specialty satellite clinics (Cardiology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopaedics, Pain Management, Pediatrics, and Urology), Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a Pharmacy, and Northern Wellness & Fitness Center -- comprise the entire Northern family of healthcare facilities. As part of the rebranding campaign, all of these related facilities will fall under the umbrella name of Northern Health; and each will carry a tagline -- “Choose Well. Choose Northern” – to reinforce and support the wisdom of patients in choosing a Northern Health facility for their health and wellness.

“Our comprehensive rebranding campaign has been received very positively by our physicians and employees, and we are confident that our patients and other members of the community will enthusiastically embrace our more accurate identity, as well,” said Ashly Lancaster, Director of Marketing for Northern Regional Hospital. “We are excited about the next-generation look and feel of our new signage, logos, and tagline – all of which will be introduced into the community over the next several weeks and months.”

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Bluegrass and old-time festivals have a long history in our area. But the music scene is growing, and now we are seeing more mixed-genre festivals with bands ranging from punk to Americana to old-time with a twist. One of these is the Front Porch Fest.

The family-friendly, eleventh annual Front Porch Fest was held at Spirithaven Farm in nearby Stuart, VA, over Labor Day weekend. One Family Productions, a nonprofit, produces the event that raises money for the Patrick County Community Food Bank and Caring Hearts Free Health Clinic.

Front Porch Fest centers on the philosophy that “life is art, and music is at the soul.” In addition to enjoying the musical performances, attendees can take classes such as yoga, dance, and painting. Children have their own schedule with a kids’ parade, performances, puppet theatre, and book reading. Vendors offer beer, food, clothing, art, and more. Camping is allowed, with some restrictions. The event runs Thursday through Sunday, with ticket options to upgrade to VIP package. For a VIP ticket, festival organizers supply food tickets, beer tickets, swag, and give you a closer camping spot.

Volunteers are vital to the success of the Front Porch Fest, which is a fine example of community coming together to help community. The event has good standing in both the VA and NC communities and has many sponsors including local Surry County businesses, Renfro Corporation and Rogers Realty.

I attended the opening day at Front Porch Fest; my only regret was not being able to stay all weekend. The bands that played Thursday night were amazing and each one different from the next. I am now a fan of all four: Shiloh Hill, an eclectic folk rock band from Winston-Salem, NC; Emma’s Lounge, a rocking four-piece band from Asheville, NC; Dangermuffin, a five-piece band, with melodies that fall easily on the ears, from Folly Beach, SC; and Dr. Bacon, a big, hard-rocking band from Asheville, NC.

Some bands playing later in the weekend were Donna the Buffalo, Larry Keel Experience, Marvelous Funkshun, and Big Daddy Love. Our own Surry County band, Candelfirth, played as well.

Put this event on your 2020 calendar—Thursday through Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Check out the Front Porch Fest’s Facebook page and website, www.frontporchfest.com Happy Trails!

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rtisan food labels have been springing up everywhere. But what exactly does the term mean? There doesn’t seem to be complete agreement about the word as it applies to food but usually “made by hand” is part of the definition and sometimes “locally sourced” is included as well. My idea of artisan is food that is 1) made from high quality ingredients, 2) made with care, and 3) made to look very appetizing. I think this recipe has all these qualities and it also just might be possible to source the pecans locally.

PECAN PIE "ARTISAN" COBBLER Servings: 8-9 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 65-70 minutes Ingredients • 1 ready-made refrigerated pie crust (or 1 crust from your favorite recipe) • 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed • 1/4 cup butter, melted • 3 large eggs, well beaten • Pinch salt • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 cup pecans, chopped • 1 1/4 cups pecans, whole • Cooking spray • Aluminum foil • 8 x 8 baking dish • 1 baking strip (see the Sweet Note below for making a homemade strip) • Baking sheet • Thermometer for cooking 22 • SURRY LIVING Nov. 2019 Issue

Directions 1. Soak the baking strip in water for 5 minutes. Then wring out the strip and place around the baking dish and secure the strip with the "belt" loop. If using a homemade strip, wet and wring out and attach to the baking dish with safety pins.

2. Place a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Spray the baking dish with cooking spray. Place a square cut from the crust into the bottom of the baking dish. (You will need to get 2 squares out of one crust. Use a rolling pin to roll out the crust to a larger size or piece together leftover crust to form the second crust.)

4. In a mixing bowl, use a whisk to make the filling by combining the corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla, and stir until well blended. Divide the filling in half into two bowls. In one bowl, add all the chopped pecans and stir. In the other bowl, add the whole pecans and stir.

5. Pour the filling with chopped pecans over the bottom crust.

Add a second layer of crust by using the leftover dough to make another layer. Spray the crust top with cooking spray.

6. Place the baking dish on the hot baking sheet (to help prevent a soggy bottom) and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the filling with the whole pecans to the cobbler. Place a sheet of aluminum foil over the pie.

7. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake 50-55 more minutes or until a thermometer placed in the middle of the pie registers 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove the aluminum foil sheet for the last 20-30 minutes of baking. Cool before serving.

Savory Tips Make a homemade baking strip by cutting up an old towel that will fit around and overlap 3 inches on the baking dish. Use safety pins to secure. The strip should be very wet but not dripping. Use a towel that is a little thicker so it will hold enough moisture to keep the edges of the pie from overcooking.

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MAINTAIN DON'T GAIN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Extra weight is not the gift we want to give ourselves during the holidays.

With all the delicious treats to eat and being too busy to exercise, it is easy to put on a few additional pounds. In fact, if you do, you are not alone. Many Americans gain between one and five pounds during the holidays. Weight gained in the few weeks from mid-November until New Year’s Eve accounts for more than half of the weight gained for the entire year. If those few pounds melted away as quickly as some of our snow falls in this part of the country, we wouldn’t be concerned. Unfortunately, that weight is like the old wives’ tales: snow that stays on the ground is waiting on the next snow fall to come. That extra weight is often just hanging around for more pounds to be added to it, which many people never lose.

Fortunately, help is available.

Last year, more than 39,000 people from around the world participated. Accept the 2019 Holiday Challenge and sign up today! To register, go to https://esmmweighless.com/ holidaychallenge/. If you don’t have access to a computer, utilize those at your local library or contact the Surry County Center, NC Cooperative Extension at 336-401-8025. You can register for the challenge over the phone and receive information and weekly tips in the mail. For this holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Make time to take care of yourself, and the holidays will be more enjoyable for all.

Try one of these quick, easy, and delicious fall apple recipes from MANNA, Food Bank.

APPLE-GLAZED STIR FRY Directions • • • • • • • •

6 cups sliced mixed vegetables, fresh or frozen 1 apple, sliced thinly or chopped (no need to peel) ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup water 1 teaspoon ginger (optional) 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or favorite seasoning blend) 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

1. Place a skillet over high heat and add vegetables and apple.

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. While vegetables are cooking, stir together the remaining ingredients in a bowl.

3. Once vegetables are slightly browned, pour mixture over the vegetables and stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 5-10 minutes.

4. Serve vegetables as a side dish or over rice. Can add leftover meat (a great way to use some of that extra turkey) and serve as a main dish.

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Makes 6 servings APPLE NACHOS

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Apples Peanut Butter Mini Chocolate Chips

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2. Heat peanut butter in the microwave and drizzle over drained apple slices. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and enjoy.

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Neighbors looked at her curiously. Jack would be home any minute. Guests would arrive very soon.

She did not remember dropping the cat on deck as she hurried into the cabin. Washing her hands over and over, she could only think of blood, and she would not look in the mirror as she rinsed her face. A mew from the kitten caused her to look up, and she saw that blood had tracked behind her across the salon and the stateroom carpet. She screamed, high and out of control.

And then she put a hand to her face and waited for what she knew would come next. “Miss Stone? Miss Stone, are you all right?” a neighbor called.

“Yes, Mr. Fearington. Sorry. I cut my foot, but I’m okay now.”

The kitten mewed again, and Miki dropped to the floor and inspected her foot. A nasty gash, blood still flowing. Sobbing, she washed the cut, and sat on the edge of the bed, pressing a cloth to her foot.

She was still there when Jack walked in and dropped her shoes on the bed, his masculine cologne heavy in the small cabin.

“You shouldn’t have been there,” he said. The light was dim, and his handsome face was stone in shadow.

“What?”

“You should never, ever have gone there.”

She stared at him dumbly, feeling herself shrink.

“I was on stakeout. We were about to go in when who should saunter up on the porch but my own little darling? My own beautiful, elegant, dressed-up, dope-head of a darling.”

“Don’t . . .”

He held up a finger. “Do you realize,” he said as he leaned closer, his breath tobacco and mint, “do you realize I almost had him in my hands?”

She shook her head, barely.

“Almost. One signal from me, and my partner would have gone in the back door, BOOM, and I would have gone in the front, BANG, and I would have had the Cat in my hands. And maybe your little pusher friend would be alive now. In jail, but alive.”

She stopped breathing.

“But no. There was my little darling by the door, and I couldn’t do a damn thing. Not one thing.” His voice stretched in anger.

Miki wasn’t sure if the mewling she heard came from the kitten or her own horrified soul.

“So there’s the damn kitty,” he said. “We looked that house over for the blasted thing. I knew there had to be one.”

A sob rattled in her throat.

“Oh, now, don’t cry. Two minutes and our guests will arrive.”

“No, I can’t.”

“Yes, you can and will because you owe me that much. And because you’re learning from old Jack what it takes to be a 26 • SURRY LIVING Nov. 2019 Issue

woman. You do want to leave that waif of a girl behind, don’t you, Miki?”

She didn’t respond.

“Let’s see that foot . . . unfortunate. Yes, it could probably use a few stitches.” After rummaging through a compartment, he applied antiseptic and pressed a large bandage to the cut, his hands firm and businesslike.

“That will hold you for an hour or so. You may keep your foot propped up. But you will smile, and you will charm these people, because that’s what I expect. You know, you could have been busted tonight, or caught in the crossfire, if I hadn’t been there.” He moved around behind her, his weight settling on the bed. “You do see what you owe me.”

“I feel faint, Jack. I can’t . . .”

“Of course you’re faint. You’ve seen too much to take in.”

Deftly, he began taking the remaining pins from her hair, smoothing the tangles with his fingers. “Tell me what you saw.

Exactly.”

“It was dark—ouch.”

“Shh. This has to hurt if I’m going to get rid of these knots in one minute. Tell me, exactly.”

“Honest. I couldn’t see much. But I think the man was big.”

“Big? You mean, tall, like your Kittrell boy?”

“No, big. Broader. Like, like a grown man.”

He chuckled low. “You see, there is a difference. You have learned something from your Jack.”

“Don’t joke. Gus is dead.” And she began to sob, gasping and shaking.

“Stop that. There’s no time for that now.”

“There was blood, Jack. Blood all over. Everywhere.” Her voice was anguished.

“And it was horrible, and you shouldn’t have been there, but you did see it, and now you’re going to have to suck it up.”

“But why?”

“Because no one besides me knows who these belong to.” He tapped the shoes. “You were at a murder scene, which happened to occur in the middle of a failed drug bust. How do I, the senior agent, explain your presence? I can’t. So you must act as if nothing is wrong. I mean tonight, tomorrow, and the day after that. We will smile and converse with our guests for an hour or so. They will think you cut your foot on the beach. The emergency room doctor will think you cut your foot on the beach when he sews it up. If you must cry, it will be later, when we’re alone.”

Footsteps tromped on the wooden ramp. Miki looked toward the deck and let out a sob, her eyes unfocused from the horror she had seen.

“Let me see your best smile,” Jack demanded.

She smoothed her face with her hands, wiping the tears and distress from her cheeks. Dutifully, she spread her mouth into a smile.

“Have you not been listening to me? Your best smile.” He took her face in both hands, his thumbs lifting the skin at her temples, his eyes demanding that she obey.

Drawing in a deep breath, she let it out slowly and looked

all the rest into the mirror. She was an actress, playing a part, and she rearranged her features from those of terrified girl into those of a beautiful woman: classic smile, chin lifted, eyes glittering unnaturally.

“Better. Now, twist your hair back up and come on out on the deck. Your glass will be beside mine, straight orange juice, no alcohol. Don’t give me that look. You said you felt faint, and the OJ will help.”

He stopped in the doorway, his back to her. “How sure are you it wasn’t the Kittrell boy you saw?”

“Jack.”

“Tell me.”

“Okay. I had just left Hunter’s house. I only stopped by for a minute, honest.”

“Yes, I know. I just wanted to see if you would tell the truth.”

“You were following me?”

“No. We’ve been following him. Thanks for your honesty.” And his voice rose, gracious and charming, as he greeted his guests topside.

With trembling fingers, Miki twisted her hair, scattering pins.

The tears rose and poured down her cheeks. Opening a bedside compartment, she pulled out Vodka and drank deeply from the bottle. Composure, or at least a cold mask, settled once again over her features. Then she wadded her hair, secured it with an elastic band, and joined Jack’s guests, hair and face half-hidden under a smart, red hat.

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For more information on Mount Airy, visit www.yadkinvalleync.com/mount-airy NOV 1, 3 & 4: SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN – Friday & Monday: 7:00 pm, Sunday: 3:00 pm, Andy Griffith Playhouse. Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs. For more info and tickets, visit www.surryarts.org NOV 1 – 2: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD): Friday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Saturday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Mount Airy Museum of Regional History. Join us for the first Day of the Dead celebration at the museum! Family friendly event with plenty of hands on activities. The event itself is free, but there will be a small fee for food and some activities.

NOV 2: DAILEY AND VINCENT 7:30 pm, Historic Earle Theatre. Grand Ole Opry members, five-time Grammy award winners, four-time DOVE award winners, and winners of 35 IBMA Awards altogether, they are among the most reputable and elite entertainers in bluegrass, traditional country, and gospel music. For more info and tickets, visit www.surryarts.org NOV 2: HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS: CAR SHOW & VENDOR EVENT 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Veterans Memorial Park. Sponsored by Mustangs of Mayhem. All proceeds help give kids in our community a Christmas. Car, Truck & Bike Registration fee is $10. Judging is at 12:00pm. Bring a new coat or a new toy to be entered into a special drawing! Admission is $1 per person. For more information, call (336)648-6168.

NOV 16: JIMMY W. JOHNSON, THE SPIRIT OF ELVIS 3:00 pm, Historic Earle Theatre. Enjoy an afternoon with Jimmy W. Johnson performing The Spirit of Elvis. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.surryarts.org NOV 16: MAYBERRY HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K 8:00 am, Downtown Mount Airy – This event gives you a taste of the Mayberry life from start to finish! Come run our flat and fast courses through Historic Downtown Main Street and along the beautiful Granite City Greenway. For more information and to register, visit http://mayberryhalf.itsyourrace.com NOV 17: HISTORY TALKS: COLONIAL Q 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Mount Airy Museum of Regional History. How barbecue became a colonial staple and how Carolinians trace their barbecue tastes and methods to the early German, English and Spanish colonists. History Talks are Free and held on the 3rd floor of the museum.

NOV 17: ROB MCHALE & STEVE BONHAM AT THE LIBRARY 3:00 pm, Mount Airy Public Library. The Friends of the Library have invited Folk/Americana/British music artists Rob McHale and Steve Bonham to the library.

NOV 18: HOLIDAY COOKIE SWAP 6:30pm, Mount Airy Public Library. Bring 2 dozen homemade cookies for a Holiday Cookie Swap. We will sample each other’s tasty treats and make sure everyone gets a copy of the recipe, just in time for the holidays!

NOV 30: MOUNT AIRY CHRISTMAS PARADE 5:00 pm, Downtown Mount Airy – Join us for a very special Christmas parade this year! The parade will be at night! The parade will leave from Veterans Memorial Park at 5pm and will head to the downtown area.

DEC 5: MOUNT AIRY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 6:00 pm, City Hall. Join us as we light the Christmas tree for the holiday season. Special music and appearance by Santa Claus!

DEC 7: DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Downtown Mount Airy.

Enjoy a day of holiday shopping in Downtown Mount Airy. View the beautifully decorated storefronts and stroll to some classic Christmas tunes.

DEC 7-8: HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, various locations in Mount Airy. Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. On this self-guided tour, you will see 10 homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays. This is a special year, as the Faw, Folger & Johnson Law Office will be open to celebrate the home turning 100!

Tickets will be available for purchase at the Mount Airy Visitor Center.

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area calendars & info DEC 8: THE NUTCRACKER PERFORMED BY NEW YORK BALLET FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES 3:30 pm, Andy Griffith Playhouse. Enjoy an afternoon with family to see this classic ballet in Mount Airy. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.surryarts.org DEC 14: BALSAM RANGE 7:30 pm, Historic Earle Theatre A multiple IBMA award-winning group with their traditional yet contemporary sounds and fiery instrumentals. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.surryarts.org DEC 19: CHRISTMAS WITH THE EMBERS FEATURING CRAIG WOOLARD 7:30 pm, Andy Griffith Playhouse Simply put – Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music. Tickets will go fast, get yours today! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.surryarts.org DEC: 20 HOLIDAY REVUE 2019 7:00 pm, Andy Griffith Playhouse. Tickets only $6. Holiday songs as well as songs from shows such as A Christmas Story, The Musical, Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, White Christmas, Holiday Inn, She Loves Me, and many more! A perfect holiday outing for the entire family. One night only!

DEC 21: JIMMY W. JOHNSON, THE SPIRIT OF ELVIS 3:00 pm, Historic Earle Theatre. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.surryarts.org

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One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Ask your SHIIP counselor about Medicare-covered Diabetes Screening services.

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DOBSON EVENTS

For more information on Dobson, NC, visit www.yadkinvalleync.com/dobson NOV 2: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER 6:30 pm, Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards. For menu and pricing info, visit http://sheltonvineyards.com. Make your reservations by calling Harvest Grill at (336) 366-3590 or email at harvestgrill@sheltonvineyards.com. *Reservations required and are held with a credit card.

NOV 16: WINE SHOWDOWN 6:30 pm, Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards. For menu and pricing info, visit sheltonvineyards.com. Make your reservations by calling Harvest Grill at (336) 366-3590 or email us at harvestgrill@sheltonvineyards.com DEC 6: LADIES NIGHT OUT AT THE BARN 5:00 pm The Barn at Heritage Farm. Ladies bring your friends and enjoy some early Christmas Shopping, wine and chocolates. The event is free.

DEC 7: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Shelton Vineyards. Come and join us for all the sights, sounds and tastes of the season! FREE ADMISSION! For more info, visit sheltonvineyards.com

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If you are a person with a disability or desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in thi s activity, please call 401-8025 during the business hours of 8:15 AM—5:00 PM at least two weeks before the event to request accommodations.

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ELKIN EVENTS

ELKIN

area calendars & info For more area info, visit www.elkinnc.org SURRY COUNTY (ELKIN) FARMERS MARKET 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Every Saturday thru NOV 9.

Downtown Elkin Market, 226 North Bridge Street, Elkin.

NOV 5: A TASTING DINNER 6:30 pm, Coley Hall at The Liberty. The Liberty Catering Company and Angry Troll Brewing for a night of delicious food and craft beer. This is a wonderful opportunity for engaged couples to get a look inside the hall! Brides who have booked Coley Hall Receptions in 2020 & 2021 receive FREE admission. *MUST RSVP to confirm* $30 price includes food & paired beers. Call 336-835-0103 to Reserve.

NOV 23: HARVEST MARKET 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Elkin Farmer’s Market. Come and celebrate the Harvest and get local Thanksgiving items for a feast to be remembered!

DEC 21: TIME SAWYER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW SPECTACULAR 8:00, Reeves Theater & Café. A grassroots feel with heart-felt lyrics to put on an entertaining show. Songs land in that rootsy sweet spot where folk, alt-country, and rock gather for a good time. RevelWood Mission opens. Tickets $12-$18. For more info and tickets, visit www.reevestheater.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE 129 West Main Street, Elkin. Call 336-258-8240 for more Info. Every Tuesday (excluding Holidays), The Reeves hosts open mic night.

Free to watch and play.

• NOV 1: HANNAH ALDRIDGE WITH JAMES VINCENT CARROLL, 8:00 pm • NOV 2: THE MARTHA BASSETT SHOW - SAM BAKER, 8:00 pm • NOV 8: SIERRA HULL 8:00 pm • NOV 9: LONEHOLLOW 8:00 pm • NOV 12: TOWN MOUNTAIN 8:00 pm • NOV 16: WILL JONES 8:00 pm • NOV 22: LEGACY MOTOWN REVUE 8:00 pm • NOV 23: EMISUNSHINE 8:00 pm • NOV 30: THE KRUGER BROTHERS 7:30 pm

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PILOT MOUNTAIN EVENTS

Pilot Mountain Tourism, 124 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain. For more area info, visit www.pilotmountainnc.org NOV 9: PILOT VIEW VINTAGE MARKET 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Downtown Pilot Mountain. Celebrating the history of Pilot Mountain and introducing it to new generations, Pilot View Vintage Market welcomes shoppers to this charming Main Street community to discover unique, vintage collectibles and handmade furnishings. Pilot View Vintage Market has grown from a handful of vendors to one of the state’s most beloved events, attracting thousands of shoppers to Pilot Mountain in search of one-of-a-kind finds. Pilot View Vintage Market happens twice annually hosting visitors at the autumn and spring markets. Admission is FREE. For more information please visit www.PilotMountainNC.org NOV 22-23: A TRULY MAGICAL EVENT Santa and his REAL reindeer are coming to town! This magical event will take place at Absolutely Country - a Pilot Mountain & Winston-Salem, NC, Wedding Barn Venue. Reindeer, magic acts, balloon art, face painting, Elf Village, Christmas Lights, Nativity, music, gifts from Santa, crafts, hot chocolate, coffee, & cookies! Family pictures available. Info and tickets can be found at www.absolutelycountrync.com. Limited Space Available – get your tickets now! See ad on Page 3 of this month's Surry Living Magazine.

NOV 30: DECK THE HALLS Downtown Pilot Mountain. Get into the holiday spirit while supporting local downtown businesses during the family friendly Small Business Saturday shopping event. Deck the Halls offers interactive holiday decorations, activities, local business shopping specials, food & a visit from Santa. Our merchants love participating in our window decorating contest.

DEC 7: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown Pilot Mountain. Saturday, 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK SPACES FOR RENT Mount Airy, NC

Aladdin’s Hallmark Shop CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Attention Newly-licensed Massage Therapists: My name is Nicole Wimbish, owner & sole proprietor of Zen Massage & Bodywork. My business is located in Mount Airy, NC. I have a unique opportunity for newly-licensed therapists to build their own business/clientele, at an affordable rental-space rate. This space will be a co-sharing and co-op type of massage clinic. For those not looking for a long-term commitment, I am offering rental space for $30 /day or $60 /week. If you would rather commit for a longer, more affordable term, a monthly lease rate of $200 is possible.

Currently we have only one room where space/time would be shared by me and the other therapists, but more rooms will be available very soon. This room will be furnished with a table, chair, music, etc.. You would need to provide your own sheets, lotions, and oils. If you prefer to use your own table, there is space and you are welcome to do so.

If interested, please contact me by phone or email. I look forward to working with you on your new endeavor.

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NEARBY EVENTS NOV 28 – JAN 1 (GALAX): HIGH COUNTRY LIGHTS Award-winning light show featuring thousands of lights choreographed to Christmas tunes on 95.9 FM. FREE light show is at Felts Park in Galax. Starts at 6:00 pm nightly and ends at 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 pm Friday & Saturday.

For more info, visit www.highcountrylights.com/ NOV 16 (GALAX): MISTRESS CLAUS RELEASE PARTY See ad this page.

DEC 7 (PINNACLE, NC): “A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM 10:00 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit https://historicsites. nc.gov/all-sites/horne-creek-farm DEC 12 & 13 (PINNACLE, NC): “CHRISTMAS BY LAMPLIGHT� 5:30 pm – 7:L00 pm & 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. Experience the warmth of a rural turn-of-the-century Christmas.

This is not a program recommended for children under 11 years of age. For further information, call 336-325-2298. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/ horne-creek-farm

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