Surry Living - January, 2019 Issue

COMPLIMENTARY

JANUARY 2019

A lifestyle magazine highlighting Surry County and the surrounding area

Wellness is its own reward

BONUS: Calendar guides to the area’s special events for Dobson, Elkin, Galax, Mount Airy, and Pilot Mountain

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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 co-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 which 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.

Carmen shares ideas and recipes to make this tough job a bit easier.

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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CONTRIBUTORS Contd.

Gary York

Larry VanHoose Larry is the Executive Editor of Surry Living Magazine and the Creative Director at Vivid Graphics in Galax, VA. With over 25 years experience as a writer, graphic designer, and commercial photographer.

Larry and wife, Trina, have four wonderful, grown children, one awesome grandchild, and live in Fancy Gap, VA.

Gary resides in Pilot Mountain with his wife, Charlotte, at Vintage Rose Wedding Estate.

A 1965 graduate of Guilford College, he received his MBA from Bucknell in ’68. His early career included service at York Oil Company and Neighbors Stores.

His passion for celebrating community servants led him to begin producing People Doing Good For Others on WPAQ in 1998, which fueled his interest in local broadcasting and ultimately his purchase of 100.9 WIFM in February 2004.

Gary’s dedication to the community extends beyond the walls of WIFM to include a photo ministry, a monthly newsletter, “The Communicator,” and prior service as a Surry County Commissioner, member of the Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education, and service as a UNC-TV Trustee. He’s a member of the Surry County Educational Foundation and Board Member of the Elkin Rescue Squad.

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January Declaration I am declaring it once again, I love the month of January. In my opinion it is a most beautiful month. I love the bareness of the trees, the deep color of evergreens, and the greyness of so many days. And, although nothing is as sad as snow marred by dirt and melt, I do love to watch falling snow.

If ever there is a time to ponder things, I’d say January is the best time. It is a month to look forward as well as to reflect on the past. While I don’t particularly like to make resolutions, I do love a good plan and goals to aim for. A fresh notebook and a new calendar can make for good companions when it is too cold to be outside.

January is a fine time to peruse bulb and seed catalogs. I prefer to have catalogs in hand so that I can turn down page corners and leaf back and forth. The heaviness of winter lifts when I remember the smell of freshly spaded dirt and the warmth of sun on my shoulders. Yet, I have planned far more gardens than I have planted.

January is a time to snuggle by the fire and enjoy a hot beverage while devouring travel brochures to exotic lands. Imagine being stretched out on white sand or strolling the cobblestone walkways of some European village. You don’t have to have a passport to globe trot.

I enjoy needlework—even though I’m not so good at some of it. January seems to bring the urge out in me, and I get to wanting to busy my hands with needles, yarns, and threads. I love to knit, but I can only make scarves. I can crochet, but I’m still working on executing the more complicated instructions. I love needlepoint, but when I finish a piece it seems to get rolled up and never stretched and framed. I also love to cross-stitch, and the same thing happens. I finish a piece and then put it away. I tell you all of this to say that I do what I love, and I encourage you to do the same.

Last year, I admitted to binge watching several programs and eating supper on the sofa. Well, my husband and I haven’t reformed. As a matter of fact, I purchased a gift for us to enjoy this month—pottery soup mugs with the sandwich plate all in one. Perfect!

Remember that you are the boss of you and you can declare a month of self-indulgences. There is nothing selfish about giving yourself the gift of time. I say January is the best time of the year to connect with yourself and recharge for the new year ahead.

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“Our number one goal is for our Members to live longer, happier healthier lives, and every component of our community embodies that principle,” says RidgeCrest Executive Director, Michael Fink. To achieve this goal, the community embraces a wellness philosophy delivering award-winning wellness programs, restaurant-style dining and never-ending social calendars. At RidgeCrest, Members can choose services which include Independent Living or Assisted Living.

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For Members and their families, peace of mind comes with living at RidgeCrest. All villa apartments at RidgeCrest offer maintenance-free living, which includes housekeeping and deep cleaning, security, transportation services and a flexible dining program. With 24-hour security, concierge and staff, there is never a worry about safety.

The vibrant social atmosphere takes center stage at RidgeCrest with a full-time Social Director coordinating social events, activities, dining experiences, trips, and clubs. “Our Members enjoy having a variety of activities to participate in throughout the week. We’re really focused on providing events and programs that interest them” said Jennifer Loiacono, Social Director. Whether you’re interested in taking up an old hobby or starting a new one, the opportunities are endless. Recent events at RidgeCrest include Walking Club, Pickle Ball, Holiday Cookie Decorating, Game Night, Sunday Cinema, Carolers, Watch Parties, Muffins & Mimosas, Education Programs, Prayer Group and much more!

Yeah... that’s what our members said too.

Wellness is an essential component to the lifestyle at RidgeCrest with their wellness programs being awarded the Assisted Living Federation of America Best of the Best Award three times. Led by a dedicated Wellness Director who instructs over 11 classes throughout the week, there’s a class for every skill level.

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PAY $OMEONE TO EXERCI$E — FOR YOU!

by Larry VanHoose

Seriously, I’m not trying to be clever here (well, maybe a little), but you really can pay for someone to exercise for you. Pull out your wallet, write that check, and I can almost guarantee that someone will be willing to take your money. They’ll put in the work, pump that iron, run those miles, ride that bike, do the crunches. There’s just one problem. When the chips are down, and you need your body to lift burdens, run distances, shoulder heavy loads, fight for your life, or help those in need – you will not find that strength available. Instead, your fitness, strength, and endurance will be found down the street in your paid-to-exercise employee’s body. You will still be weak and short of breath and endurance, and without a prayer of success.

So, how do you avoid that kind of colossal physical failure? You exercise for yourself, silly – everyone knows that! Obviously, I’m being facetious.

But am I? What about the person on the inside? How can we be sure he is fit? As believers, don’t we often do the very same thing – we pay our church leaders, priests, elders, or pastors to exercise our spiritual muscles for us? We want them to be fit, ready to take on our challenges for us. We expect them to be prayed, fasted, and studied up. The reality though, is that we are supposed to be mature believers ourselves, able to stand against trials and temptations (see Ephesians 6:10-18).

Paul said this on the subject, “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV, emphasis mine).

Surprisingly, this is where the fun comes in. We know from personal experience, exercising on our own can get really old. On the other hand, working out with others can be a blast. And we still get the desired result, fitness! Sometimes we get waaaay more fit than when we go it alone. The same applies to working out the spiritual man inside of each of us. It’s important to work out on our own, but so much easier and often more productive when we do it together.

So, this year don’t just pay your tithes and offerings expecting someone else to do your work. Both physically, and spiritually, we have to be engaged. Good news though – we don’t have to do it alone. Like Paul said, the whole body (of Christ) “grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Ephesians 4:16b NIV). Let’s get stronger together. Read your Bible. Pray. Fast.

Meditate on the Word. Worship. Alone – and with others. We all benefit.

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by Joanna Radford

Fresh Fruits & Veggies — ARE THEY SAFE TO EAT? —

Fresh fruits and vegetables are important to the health and wellbeing of the American consumer. And Americans enjoy one of the safest and most inexpensive supplies of fresh produce in the world. Take the following statistic for example, it takes the average household in the United States 40 days to earn enough to pay for their food for a year. By comparison, it takes 129 days to earn enough to pay their taxes for a year. Now that is “food for thought”!

With the increase in food-borne illnesses over the past few years, one may question what is being done to protect the American food supply. In January 1997, a national Food Safety Initiative was announced. By the end of that year, a plan was put into place to assure that fruits and vegetables meet the highest health and safety standards. As a part of this initiative, guidance was issued on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for fruits and vegetables.

contamination of produce at the retail level. In addition, as part of the Food Safety Initiative, educational outreach programs, such as the “Fight Bac” campaign, promote improved safe food handling by consumers.

Many of our local farmers follow GAPs to assist them in keeping food safe and traceable. It is important for those who grow our food to know which fields the food was harvested from and who harvested the food. Farmers keep records of where they send their harvested products as well.

Through GAPs, farmers identify and address microbial food safety issues within the growing, harvesting, packing, and transporting of fresh produce. Prevention is easier, safer, and less expensive than corrective actions once contamination has occurred.

The major source of contamination with fresh produce is associated with human or animal feces. Whenever water comes in contact with produce, contamination is possible. Farmers continuously

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The guide, which covers production and packing, was one of the first steps to improve the safety of fresh produce as it moves from the farm to family. However, the Food Safety Initiative is not limited to the farm. It focuses on all stages of the farm-to-table food chain. For example, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Code provides advice and information to state and local agencies about safe food handling practices in grocery stores, institutions, restaurants, and other retail establishments. FDA also actively seeks assistance from the Conference for Food Protection (a consortium of state, local, and federal agencies, academia, and consumer and industry representatives) in identifying practical interventions that may reduce or eliminate microbial 12 • SURRY LIVING Jan. 2019 Issue

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Contamination can also occur while food is in route to the consumer. An average fresh fruit or vegetable in a supermarket travels 1500 miles to get there. Think about shoppers who pick up food items to examine them. Have these people washed their hands? Is the shelf clean? Has someone just sneezed or coughed on the food item? That, in itself, says there is ample opportunity for food contamination to occur beyond the farm level.

Transporting groceries may provide more ways for food contamination. How long is the drive home? Are there stops along the way? How hot is it inside the vehicle? What happens to food items when grocery bags tear or are dropped?

The potential for contamination continues in the consumer’s home. Are food items placed on unclean surfaces? Are refrigerators or shelving units clean? Are hands washed before putting food items into storage until consumption? Is food washed thoroughly before eaten? Think about these food safety issues.

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Wellness: Considering the Whole Animal What is wellness? We often think of wellness in terms of lack of illness. “My animals are not sick, they are well.” But just as with humans, wellness for our animals encompasses much more than simply the lack of sickness. When we consider whole-animal wellness, we should consider all facets of living: physical needs (health, physical fitness, proper nutrition, preventive care programs) and psychological (social interaction, mental stimulation, proper environmental provisions, and enrichment). As this column typically by Sarah Southard, DVM focuses more on the physical needs categories, let’s take a look at the psychological aspects of animal wellness this month.

For all species, animal and human alike, proper social interaction is imperative to complete health. While certain animals live independently and prefer solitude, others require a minimum amount of interaction with their own or similar species. For example, sheep are prey animals which have an exceptionally strong flocking instinct. It is incredibly stressful to them for one or two sheep to be singled out and housed alone. Bears, on the other hand, prefer to live the majority of their adult lives alone.

Improper social interaction long-term has the potential to lead to stress-induced health problems, development of undesirable or dangerous behaviors, or other adverse reactions. We commonly see problem behaviors in domestic animals which do not receive proper types and amounts of social interaction with their owners. Many of our pets desire positive interaction and activity with us. When those interactions are missing, animals resort to adverse attention-seeking behaviors which often further damage the already weak relationship between pet and owner.

As important as proper social interaction, proper mental stimulation is also essential to animal wellness. Animals are problem solvers by nature. In the wild, they come across various challenges to overcome on a daily basis. Our domesticated animals are no different and will tend to be happier and healthier when given proper ways to exercise their brains. Again, different species (and even different breeds within a species) will have varying requirements. We must know the specific needs of our charges and provide appropriately for them. Boredom resulting from lack of appropriate mental stimulation will lead to the development of unwanted behaviors which can lead to breakdown of the human-animal bond.

Environmental enrichment goes hand-in-hand with mental stimulation. Environmental enrichment refers to the process of manipulating an animal’s environment to increase appropriate species-specific behaviors. For example, cats instinctively have the urge to hunt, pounce, and climb. Enriching an indoor cat’s environment with objects which allow it to appropriately display these natural behaviors is mentally engaging for the cat and will decrease the potential for the cat to inappropriately display such behaviors (i.e., they climb the provided cat tree rather than your custom drapes).

Wellness for animals is not simply lack of sickness. Wellness is a large multipiece puzzle involving considerations of the whole animal and its environment. Educate yourself on your particular animal’s needs. Consult the veterinarian familiar with your animal and your situation to help determine the best ways to ensure overall wellness for your furry companion. Seek out behavior and training professionals if necessary to improve your relationship with your pet. And be committed to providing for all facets of your animal’s wellness for their lifetime of health and happiness, while enriching your own!

Disclaimer: Surry Living does not provide medical or behavioral advice. The contents of this magazine, including text, graphics, images and other material, are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified animal healthcare provider with any questions that you may have regarding the medical condition of your pet. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that you have read in Surry Living Magazine.

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out & about CALLING ALL RUNNERS! The third annual, 208-mile Get Outside Mountain Relay road race, affectionately called GOMR, will take place in Alleghany County, NC, on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1, 2019. Teams of up to 12 runners (called Gomers) start Friday morning and take turns running 36 sections of rural mountain roads nonstop – until they cross the finish line sometime on Saturday. Night runners use headlamps and wear safety vests and red and white blinking lights.

Typically, road relays require teams to rent vans and drive the 200ish-mile route dropping off and picking up runners as they hopscotch toward the finish line. Donny McCall, “Head Gomer” and founder of Get Outside Events, which produces the race, is a 10-year veteran of relay running. He wanted to format a relay that would alleviate some of the pain points and provide runners with a fuller experience.

18 sections of various lengths and difficulty that are run twice for the full GOMR.” McCall also states that GOMR is more environmentally friendly (far fewer vans and total miles driven), less total expense for the

So, GOMR teams don’t rent vans or drive on unfamiliar roads with the members cramped up and sweaty, as they follow their runners. Instead, GOMR provides a shuttle system which transports runners to and from a base camp. After two years of foundation building and growth, McCall says, “We have nearly perfected our shuttle system. We’re ready to handle any number of teams that register for GOMR. Our volunteers are simply awesome. They really help make GOMR a great experience for the runners.”

“Think of GOMR as a wheel,” says McCall. “The hub is situated on the campus of Blue Ridge Christian School in Glade Valley, NC. This is the central location—known as GOMR Village— where the teams camp for the weekend. Runners can stretch out, rest, relax, play games, and enjoy time with their teammates between runs. The hub is the start, half-way point, and finish for the relay race. The spokes of the wheel are the shuttle routes where GOMR volunteers take runners out to their starting points and back to GOMR Village when they’re done. And the tire is the 104-mile loop around Alleghany County. This loop contains 16 • SURRY LIVING Jan. 2019 Issue

out & about runners (no extra van rental costs), and more community friendly (no tornado of vans going through small communities).

Registration is open for teams now and closes on May 17. GOMR also has two options in addition to the full course.

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The Reeves (THEATER & CAF E )

by Gary York

Reeves House Band, and The Jeff Little Trio. In July, David Holt & Josh Goforth played to a sold-out crowd, and the highlight of the evening was the time they gave to the guests posing for pictures, signing autographs, and listening to and telling career stories. A guest remembered seeing David at Boonville Elementary School in 1980. The Jeff Little Trio featured Jeff’s mastery of the Kawai piano and world champion guitar and banjo player Steve Lewis’s awesome licks.

The Reeves marquee is the original 100-foot structure with interior lighting. Originality is its cornerstone and legacy with hometown appeal and touches of stardom.

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hat a blessing to visit the transformed and revitalized Reeves Theater at 129 W. Main Street in downtown Elkin. We celebrate the vision and hope of Dr. Chris Groner, his wife Debbie, and Erik Dahlager, whose three-year labor of love has gifted our Yadkin Valley an astounding venue for cultural entertainment, sumptuous dining, and social enhancements. The frequent local and afar buzz by recent attendees is, “Have you been to the Reeves?”

Originally opened in 1941 by local optometrist Dr. W.B. Reeves, the opulent movie theater seated 700, was air-conditioned, and was the region’s most fantastic offering.

The first movie, Affectionately Yours starred Dennis Moore, Merle Oberon, and Rita Hayworth. After the heyday of downtown movies and several ownerships, the Reeves fell into dismal disrepair.

The current owners saved, resurrected, and reopened The Reeves in December 2017 with an inaugural performance by Time Sawyer Band. It proudly features incomparable acoustics and lighting, with 252 seats and boxes, and the original tile floor and ticket office. The owners are in possession of the original blueprints, and countless reproductions of the windows, doors, and stucco plaster are incorporated in the restoration.

The entertainment is both fulfilling and pleasurable. Recent headliners have been David Holt & Josh Goforth, Wayne Henderson & Presley Barker, The Martha Bassett Show, The 18 • SURRY LIVING Jan. 2019 Issue

The Reeves recently hosted Elkin native and noted opera singer, Brett Pardue, and Elkin High School music instructor Tonya Smith teaming to bring choral renditions that thrilled and chilled.

The Reeves Café offers fresh, farm-to-table casual fare such as quiche, specialty sandwiches, healthy salads, cheese and charcuterie boards, soups, and more. Chef Leanna Fillingame Freeman bakes all breads and desserts in-house, and the menu features house-made chicken salad, egg salad, pimento cheese, and small-batch sauces, jams, and relishes. Ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible, using hormone and antibiotic-free meat and pesticide-free organic produce. The Reeves Café strives to provide delicious and nourishing fare that is good for their customers, their neighbors, and the

planet. The bar features a selection of local craft beers on tap, available by the pint or in tasting flights, as well as a wide selection of Yadkin Valley wines. The cafe also hosts traditional

out & about music jams, small concerts, and game nights, and is the perfect place for a lunch meeting. Owner Debbie Carson says, “You’ll want to share your approval and appreciation with friends.”

The Reeves is truly a legend and spectacular opportunity to be wowed. Local Explore Elkin visionary Jeff Eidson says, “I appreciate and recognize great music and a splendid sound.

Our Reeves has the best acoustical features I’ve ever heard. The theater room is totally incomparable. We have season tickets and I go to the theater most every time the doors open. The entertainment variety is stunning. Especially pleasing to me is the staff and their service culture. The owners are greeters and live to fulfill guests’ expectations.”

Our customers can’t stop smiling

The Reeves experience brings great joy and awe. We asked Debbie Carson why they took on this daunting endeavor.

She said, “We thought the Reeves worthy of revival and of community and regional support.”

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None of the above

January 12, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ramkat in WinstonSalem, NC, at 170 W. 9th St. The band has also been invited to perform at Merlefest, in Wilkesboro, NC. on April 27, appearing on the Plaza stage.

David Crawford, mandolin player in the central North Carolina band, None of the Above, invited me to their performance at Fiddlin’ Fish in Winston-Salem recently. I especially enjoyed when the five band members sang together. The instruments came down and their a cappella soundscape brought a moment of hush to the busy room.

From Left to Right: Tim Sands, David Crawford, Tim Harrison, Lee Cecil, and Jon Cornatzer

None of the Above (NOTA) is an unusual name for a band; it came from being asked, “Do you sound like (a) country, (b) bluegrass, or (c) none of the above?”

While their instrumentation lures you into thinking bluegrass, don’t let that set in. It’s a beautiful mix based on bluegrass tradition but pushing limits into country or bluegrass-morphed songs. Banjo player, Jon Cornatzer, says that “the band is Americana,” which is a great label to explain them.

NOTA has developed their unique sound over the past 24 years. The band started in 1994 with guitar player Tim Sands of Pinnacle and bass player Tim Harrison of Yadkinville.

Through the years, they picked up more musicians: David Crawford, mandolin, came on in 1998; Jon Cornatzer, banjo, joined in 2008; and lastly, Lee Cecil, dobro, jumped on board in 2012.

The band members have written and arranged many songs and certainly put their own flair on everything they do. One of their favorite cover songs is a tune by Bob Seger, “Against the Wind.”

NOTA has played at several venues in the Surry County area including The Earle Theatre, the Andy Griffith Playhouse, Shelton Vineyards, and Pilot Mountain’s Hilda’s Place, as well as car shows, Mayfest, and other local festivals.

NOTA will be playing at two upcoming special venues. The Blue Ridge Music Center of Galax is sponsoring a winter show series, Sounds of the Mountains, where NOTA will open for newgrass artist, Kelsey Walden. The concert will be held on 20 • SURRY LIVING Jan. 2019 Issue

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Education is another important part of Dr. Fanning’s interactions with patients. “Occasionally, patients can feel overwhelmed, especially when they’re taking a variety of pills,” she explains. “If medically appropriate, I might suggest they substitute a lifestyle change to help reduce the number of medications they’re taking. I tell them, ‘Let’s try it my way for 90 days; and if I’m wrong, then we’ll re-evaluate your needs.’”

Most recently, Dr. Fanning operated her own independent practice (Mayberry Medical Practice) in Mount Airy in 2014; and later served as a consultant for several telemedicine companies operating in the

North Carolina and North Carolina markets. “There are significant advances being made in the field of telemedicine,” she notes, including the development of virtual instruments and tactile-replicating tools that further enhance the diagnostic capabilities of doctors. It will allow rural populations to have better access to healthcare options.

But the gold standard, she says, is having a one-onone relationship with patients – which is why she is excited about her new position at Northern Family Medicine. “I welcome the opportunity to work with my professional colleagues and to develop productive, long-term relationships with them and their families,” she says.

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Downtown Pilot Mountain features a number of locally-owned businesses, but the centerpiece of feeling good is The Art Of Massage and Wellness, featuring therapeutic massage and a yoga studio with services and products especially devoted to health and wellness. It is located at the end of Main Street and has several skilled massage therapists, frequent yoga sessions with instructors for all skill levels, and hand-blended essential oils for purchase.

The Art Of Massage and Wellness has open reception hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, they are open until 2 p.m. Clients can schedule services in person or online and can choose from soothing massages such as deep tissue, prenatal, and Thai or Hungarian styles.

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simply delicious

by Carmen Long

Soup’s On

There is nothing like coming home and having a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day. Soup can be an instant meal ready in your refrigerator. Often soup tastes even better the second or third day after the flavors have blended. Make more than you plan to eat at one meal to save time in the kitchen later.

There are a few safety tips we need to remember to make sure soup is safe as well as delicious. When making a large pot of soup that won’t be eaten all at once, remember to cool the soup quickly. This means dividing the soup into several small, shallow containers; do not put the whole pot of soup directly into the refrigerator. Vent the lids on the containers in the refrigerator Directions until the soup cools down. It you aren’t eating the soup right 1. Heat broiler. Lightly spray rack of broiler pan or cookie sheet when it is made, use a cold liquid or ice cubes instead of water or with cooking spray. replace broth with frozen broth cubes at the end of the cooking 2. In a large bowl, combine meatball ingredients; mix lightly process to cool more quickly. Putting a large container of soup but thoroughly. Transfer to a sheet of foil. Pat mixture into 9 into an ice water bath and stirring will also speed up cooling. x 6-inch rectangle. Cut into 1½-inch squares; roll each square into a ball to make 24 meatballs. (Can make more, smaller When reheating, use a food thermometer to ensure safety. It is meatballs if you prefer). Arrange meatballs on the pan. important to reheat leftovers to 165 degrees. Just warming foods in the microwave to take the chill off is not safe.

If you make more soup than you need, go ahead and freeze it once it cools. That is going to produce a higher quality product than waiting until you are tired of eating it and freezing leftovers that have been in the refrigerator for several days. Four days is a good guide as to how long we can keep food in the frig. Remember that freezing just pauses the length of time the food is safe. If you have kept food in the refrigerator for days before it is frozen, the time picks back up once that food is thawed. For example, food is two days old when it is frozen. The day it thaws starts day three of the safety of that food.

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Ingredients for Meatballs • 1 pound extra lean ground turkey breast or 90% lean ground beef

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almon is a perfect food to eat year-round, but it is especially good for you during the wintertime. It contains vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, which is hard to get during the winter months. Another benefit of salmon is the healthy omega 3 fatty acids that help fight depression during the short, dark days of winter. In addition to the health benefits of salmon, did you know that it is also easy to prepare at home? It cooks quickly and there are many flavors that work well with it. This recipe is for cooking salmon on the stovetop. and it has a garlic lemon butter sauce to pour over the top. It cooks up quickly so it is best to have all the ingredients measured and ready to use. This recipe also includes suggested vegetables. To omit them, use only the salmon and sauce parts of the recipe.

SALMON WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER Ingredients for Salmon • 2 (4-6-ounce) salmon fillets • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon cooking oil • Nonstick skillet Ingredients for Vegetables • 8-10 asparagus stalks • 1-2 teaspoons cooking oil • Salt to taste • Sun-dried tomatoes • Fresh baby spinach leaves Ingredients for Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce • 2 tablespoons butter • 1-2 tablespoons minced shallots (or purple onion) • 1 clove garlic, minced (minced from a jar can be used) • ½ cup chicken broth • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 26 • SURRY LIVING Jan. 2019 Issue

Directions for Salmon 1. Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat and add salmon fillets.

Separate the fillets so they are not touching. Tuck any thin ends under the salmon to make a more uniform-sized fillet.

2. Cook the salmon for 4 minutes on the first side. Then flip the fillets and cook for 3 more minutes on the other side.

3. Remove the salmon from the pan and cover. It will continue to cook while it is covered. A well-done fillet will register 140-145 degrees on a meat thermometer in the thickest part.

A medium fillet registers 125 degrees.

Directions for Vegetables 1. In a clean skillet, add cooking oil, asparagus, and salt. Using medium heat, sauté the asparagus for 3-5 minutes. Then add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté 30 seconds. Finally, add the spinach leaves and sauté for an additional 10-15 seconds.

2. Remove from heat and add the vegetables to the covered salmon.

Directions for Sauce 1. Using the same pan the vegetables were cooked in, melt the butter on medium heat.

2. Add minced shallots and sauté until translucent, about a minute or two. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Do not brown the garlic.

3. Add the chicken broth and cook until reduced in half.

4. Stir in the lemon juice and pour over the salmon and vegetables. Serve immediately.

Savory Tips Salmon continues to cook after it is removed from the heat. It is best to let it rest for about 5-10 minutes after cooking. For medium cooked salmon, shorten the cooking time a little and use a meat thermometer to check for a temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit. If salmon is undercooked after resting, reheat for a minute or two.

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all the rest Find out how a harmless prank entangles two college kids with a serial killer as we move to the next installment of A DEEPER CUT, a novel of suspense and forgiveness by Mt. Airy author Sheri Wren Haymore. unter tiptoed around his apartment, much the same way he had done during the days after his uncle died. His mood was not restless, not peaceful; it was resigned. Rock and roll had not invented enough noise to hold back his thoughts on this night. Giving up on the usual cross-breeze off the water, he finally switched on the air conditioner and lay sprawled before its unnatural hum, sucking a Popsicle.

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Moonlight glowed blue through his stained-glass window. He stared at the old-fashioned design—an ivy-entwined door which framed a scene of blue mountains and a peaceful sea in the distance. Perhaps the window had once been in a church; in fancy script at the bottom were the words, “The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth.” He used to believe that. When he was a little kid, he would come up here and stare at the words and think they meant that somebody who went out would come back.

God would put things right again. Well, that was bull. If his father really had returned, it was too damn late and things sure weren’t going to be right. Maybe his uncle hadn’t been man enough to kill Rob Kittrell, but Hunter was.

His uncle had come home to die the summer after Hunter graduated from high school. No children. Married once but never remarried. Powerful in Atlanta’s business community. Everyone said he was rich. Donald Kittrell had been handsome, robust, charismatic, the man all eyes followed in a crowded room, the person whose conversation everyone sought at a dinner party.

Hunter had grown up in awe of him.

That last summer, as they spent quiet early mornings on the water, doing nothing of more importance than setting a few crab traps, fishing for a few panfish, Hunter found, beneath the facade, just a man. This man puzzled him, sometimes frightened him, even disgusted him, and finally, almost tore his heart open.

“Huh?” “Would you accept?”

“Daggone right!”

“What do you think I’m worth?”

“Enough.”

“What do you think is most valuable to me?”

This was met with a shrug.

“If you’ve been listening to me this summer, then you should know.

And someday, when your heart embraces the answer, you may just find that I’ve left you with all you need to get through life.”

Donald was opening and closing drawers, poking around. Finally, Hunter asked, “What are you looking for?”

“I thought you’d never ask.” He closed a drawer and stood before Hunter an uncomfortable while. “This is what I want you to ask yourself: What am I looking for?”

Hunter had not been able to keep the impatience out of his voice.

“Go ahead and get it over with. Tell me what the hell I’m supposed to be looking for.”

“Truth.”

“In a drawer?”

Donald smiled and looked toward the blue window. “Maybe. It’s usually closer than you think.” There was a brief silence. “You haven’t even asked why I would consider leaving you everything— or anything, for that matter.”

“So I’m not inquisitive. Shoot me.”

“Do you think you deserve it?”

This question was met with a cocky lift of Hunter’s head.

Donald sighed. “We rarely deserve the good gifts we get. But in your case, in a way, you do.”

Hunter had not been able to disguise a flicker of surprise.

“You should have been my son.” The blunt statement hung in the air. Had Hunter been inclined to speak, he could not have for the rush of questions that tangled his tongue.

“Hunter,” Donald had asked once without preliminary, as the dawn reflected still and mellow on the water, “what will you do with your “I loved your mother. I planned to marry her. I will never know why your father went after her when he knew how I felt. Maybe life?” just to prove he could get her. Whatever Rob wanted, Rob usually “Don’t know.” got.”

“What do you want to do?”

A scream began to form inside Hunter’s head: Shut up. Shut the Careless shrug.

hell up!

“You do. You have a dream, Hunter. God puts a dream in every heart. You have to have the will to pursue it.”

“When I found out . . .” Donald began. There was another long pause, and Hunter started to feel sick. “When I found out he had fathered you, I went berserk. After I bloodied his nose, I beat him all the way up those steps into this very room.” Hunter glanced around the room and stared hard at his uncle. “I told him I would kill him if he didn’t marry her, give you a name, allow her the respect she deserved. I refused to see past my own anger and humiliation to the inevitable disaster Rob would bring upon you both.”

No response, and the subject was dropped.

It was not on the water but in this apartment, however, rain pattering outside and running in droplets down the blue window, that Hunter learned more than he wanted to about himself and his Uncle Donald.

“Hunter,” Donald said, prowling around the collected antiques that Donald began prowling again, avoiding Hunter’s eyes. “What a fool were just beginning their departure from the apartment, “I ought to I was. People look at me and they see success and money. No one, leave everything I own to you.” not even my wife, ever knew that I would trade it all in a minute 28 • SURRY LIVING Jan. 2019 Issue

all the rest to have the chance to do it right. It is a bitter regret that has nearly destroyed me. I’m the one who hurt your mother, hurt you. Not Rob, not really.” He came and stood before Hunter, who sat at the table, circling the rim of a glass round and round with his finger.

Hunter met his eyes.

“I haven’t seen your hair up like that,” Jen commented. “It’s very classy.”

“I should have married her. You should have been my son. Never would I have told you that I wasn’t your father.”

“Stay and talk a bit,” urged Granny Jen.

And as Hunter stared into his uncle’s eyes, in that moment, he both loved and hated him with a matchless intensity that ripped his heart. He turned his back on his uncle and quenched the flare of emotion with one careless, obscene gesture. Then Hunter walked out.

Remembering this now, on a hot and still night three years later, Hunter again left the apartment. He wished Donald had killed his father. It would save him the trouble of doing it himself.

Quietly, Hunter let himself in Granny Jen’s back door. By memory, he eased through the dark rooms, avoiding furniture, and opened Miki’s door. She was not there. The old house was still, as if waiting for his next move. Walking with a quiet assurance, he went to his grandfather’s old desk, located the key Granny Jen thought was well-hidden, and opened a certain drawer. Inside was an old .32 Owlhead pistol. It was loaded. Taking it out, he slipped it beneath his belt.

Then, still moving quietly but quickly, he opened his grandmother’s door. The air was warm, stuffy. He crossed the room and closed the windows.

“Hunter? What are you doing?” Her voice was calm, not startled.

“Turning on the air conditioner. You’ll smother in here.”

“Thanks. Good night.”

Hunter did not climb the steps to his apartment. Reaching up, he placed the gun on the landing and took off at a steady pace toward town. The muggy air was unsettling, electric. When his steps reached the spot on the dock nearest Jack Franklin’s yacht, he stopped and stared at it, hands in his pockets. There appeared to be only one light on; soon it was extinguished. He thought he heard Miki laugh. How long he might have stood silent and unmoving, staring at the boat, he would never know; Grayson Tucker joined him. Grayson did not touch him, but his voice was kind.

“Go home, Hunter. You don’t need to be down here at this hour.”

“Thanks. I needed a new look for my job.” Miki’s laugh was brief. She disappeared down the hall for a few short minutes and returned carrying a small bag.

“Uh, no. I need to get back to work.”

“Do you like it?”

“I guess.” There was a brief pause. “Okay. Well. It’s been good to see you.”

Granny Jen frowned slightly. Was it just yesterday morning that Miki had bounced out of here a college kid, a guest? Who was this formal young woman?

“Oh, and tell Hunter I stopped by.”

Jen’s frown grew deeper, and she glanced at the bag. “No, Miki, I don’t think I’ll do that. This is between you and Hunter.”

Miki met her eyes briefly, then turned and walked away. * * * The doctor’s voice on the telephone was careful, patient. “This has been coming on for some time, Hunter. I’m surprised she hasn’t told you.”

“She’s got me freaked me out with all her talk about dying and moving and stuff. If you knew about it, why haven’t you fixed her?”

The doctor’s laugh was comfortable. “Sometimes, it’s not that easy.”

“What’s wrong with her?”

“Your grandmother’s heart is failing, Hunter. It’s just wearing out.”

“Okay. Get her a new one.”

“At her age, that’s not an option.”

Hunter was silent a moment. “And that’s why she gets tired so fast?”

“Yes. Just everyday efforts put a great deal of strain on her heart.”

“Can’t you do anything?”

“Bring her in and let me see for myself how she’s doing. It could be that adjusting her medicine could make her feel better. For a while.”

Hunter’s steps were less purposeful as he walked the silent streets. It was nearly dawn when he returned to his apartment and placed the gun inside the drawer of his dining chest without a glance at the drawer’s other contents.

Hunter drew in a breath but did not speak.

* * * The sharp outline of Miki’s face was somewhat softened by the shadows of the magnolia tree in Granny Jen’s yard. “Well, come in, Miki. What are you doing standing out there knocking?” Granny Jen asked.

That’s what I was afraid of, thought Hunter as he hung up. With a killer loose and his father possibly lurking about, that was not going to be easy.

The girl stepped inside. Her pretty face seemed honed by tension today; she appeared older, maybe more sophisticated. “Is Hunter here?” she asked, still standing near the door.

“You know, I haven’t seen Hunter today,” Granny Jen said.

“Oh.” Miki hesitated, seemed about to ask a question, then gestured loosely toward her room and stepped past Jen.

“Your grandmother is spunky, Hunter. She’ll do as much as she can for as long as she can. That much I can promise. And one more thing. Try not to upset her.”

Sheri Wren Haymore lives near Mt. Airy with her husband, Clyde, and has been scribbling her entire life. A DEEPER CUT is her second novel. To read the next installment in the book, pick up your latest edition of Surry Living Magazine. You can find A DEEPER CUT at Pages in Mt. Airy, Chapters in Galax or at your favorite online bookseller.

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ELKIN EVENTS Nicknamed “the best little town in NC”, the Elkin area offers some of the area’s finest vineyards, kayaking, biking, riding, hiking, and driving adventures in NC. For more info, visit www.elkinnc.org EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY IN JANUARY: LIVE MUSIC AT FIDDLES PUB 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (WED), 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM (FRI-SAT), Fiddles Pub, 223 W. Main Street

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EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IN JANUARY: DODGE CITY KARAOKE NIGHTS 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Dodge City Restaurant, 201 N. Bridge Street, Elkin SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE 129 West Main Street, Elkin • JANUARY 4: REEVES THEATER 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY FEATURING THE STEEL WHEELS 8:00 PM, Tickets $20-$35 • JANUARY 11: KNOCKOUT MOUSE WITH LUKE MEARS 8:00 PM, Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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PILOT MOUNTAIN EVENTS

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While there are no scheduled events in Pilot Mountain for January, there’s always something to do here! For more area info, visit www.pilotmountainnc.org • ARMFIELD CIVIC & RECREATION CENTER http://armfieldcenter.com • BREGMAN’S TRAIL RIDING & STABLES http://bregmantrailridingandstables.com • CAROLINA ZIPLINES https://www.carolinaziplines.com • HORNE CREEK FARMS http://www.nchistoricsites.org/horne • JESSUP MILL- TUBING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING http://www.jessupmill.com/ • JOLO WINERY & VINEYARD/ ENDPOSTS RESTAURANT www.jolovineyards.com • MAYBERRY SHAZZAM http://www.mayberryshazzam.com • PILOT KNOB PARK GOLF www.pkpgolf.com • PILOT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK https://www.ncparks.gov/pilot-mountain-state-park

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DOBSON EVENTS

Even though there are no scheduled events in Dobson for January, it’s still a great place to visit yearround. As the Surry County seat, Dobson balances its governmental responsibilities with a fun, down-home atmosphere and scenic surroundings ripe for exploring.

South of town, the historic Village of Rockford reflects what life was like in Surry County in the early 1800s.

Historic properties include a Methodist church, tavern, post office, store and Masonic lodge. The Rockford General Store has been part of the village since the late 1800s, and it remains in operation. Visitors enjoy old-fashioned candy, glass-bottled drinks, burgers and hot dogs from the grill, and homemade sonker, Surry County’s deep-dish dessert available in a variety of flavors.

WINE COUNTRY Dobson is the birthplace of the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area, North Carolina’s first federally recognized wine-growing region. Several premier wineries operate here, serving wine in expansive tasting rooms among acres of rolling vineyards. Surry Community College offers a viticulture and enology program that includes five acres of teaching vineyards and a state-of-the-art bonded winery known as Surry Cellars.

Dining experiences here revolve around the vineyards. Sit in a well-appointed dining room or on a terrace overlooking rolling hills of grapevines. Chefs prepare fresh, creative dishes that pair well with local labels.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES The nearby Yadkin River makes Dobson a destination for paddling. Select from a canoe or kayak, and spend a relaxing afternoon drifting downstream. The Mitchell River is stocked with brook, rainbow and brown trout for delayed harvest trout fishing. The Dobson Square Park Splash Pad, one of the newest additions to town, features water activities for the whole family.

For more information on Dobson and the surrounding area, visit www.yadkinvalleync.com/dobson

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MOUNT AIRY

MOUNT AIRY EVENTS For more information on Mount Airy and the surrounding area, visit www.yadkinvalleync.com/mount-airy JANUARY 5: BREAKING UP CHRISTMAS DANCE featuring The New Smokey Valley Boys – 7:30 PM, Historic Earle Theatre 142 N Main St, Mt Airy. The New Smokey Valley Boys are a group of young men who’ve come together to honor one of old time music’s greatest string bands.

JANUARY 10: BREWS & BRUSHES 6:30 PM, White Elephant Beer Co. Create your own masterpiece! This session features “The Snowman”. Each session will feature a different subject to paint, complete with instructions. Come early and enjoy beverages available for purchase. All Materials Provided! For more information and to register, visit http://surryarts.org JANUARY 11: WINTER CRAFT 3:30 PM, Andy Griffith Museum Theatre – Brrrrr! Get out of the cold and join us to make an adorable snow-man craft! Crafting supplies and a sweet treat will be included. All ages welcome, $5 per person. For more information and to register, visit http://surryarts.org or call (336)786-7998 JANUARY 12: IN THE SPIRIT OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR: Surry Countians Continuing the Dream; 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N Main St, Mt Airy.

This program of healing focuses on the sacrifices, love, learning, service, perseverance, and hope of the African-American community of Surry County. Light refreshments will follow. Free Admission - Donations Accepted.

JANUARY 17: BREWS & BRUSHES 6:30 PM, Thirsty Souls Community Brewing – Come create your own masterpiece! This session will feature “Snowy Cardinal”. Each session will feature a different subject for you to paint, complete with step-by-step instructions. Come early and enjoy beverages available for purchase. All Materials Provided! For more information and to register, visit http://surryarts.org JANUARY 19: FLATT LONESOME 7:30 PM, Historic Earle Theatre – In the wake of three top IBMA honors in 2016, (Vocal Group, Song, and Album of the Year), and Vocal Group for the 2017 awards, Flatt Lonesome has emerged from the studio with their latest album, Silence In These Walls. This band of six awe-inspiring musicians dug deep into a well of emotion, to expressive vocal and instrumental performances, to increasingly sophisticated songwriting, and to inventive arrangements. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http:// surryarts.org or call (336)786-7998.

JANUARY 24: BREWS & BRUSHES 6:30 PM, The Loaded Goat – Come create your own masterpiece! This session will feature “Winter Sunrise”. Each session will feature a different subject for you to paint, complete with step-by-step instructions. Come early and enjoy beverages available for purchase. All Materials Provided! For more information and to register, visit http://surryarts.org JANUARY 26: 5TH ANNUAL FREE FAMILY HISTORY & GENEALOGY SWAP MEET 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Mount Airy Museum of Regional History. This swap meet is open to anyone interested in genealogy especially to those who have been in a Beginners Genealogy Class sponsored by the Museum and taught by Esther Johnson. Those connected with a History or Genealogy Group are invited to come and set up for this Swap Meet where you can advertise your group and SELL any of your group’s books, maps etc. For additional information please contact Esther Johnson (336)831-6437 or epdj1@triad.rr.com Browsers are welcome!

JANUARY 26: BARN QUILT PAINTING CLASS 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Creative Sewing Machines (247 N. Main Street, Mount Airy) – Come join Kayla Ellis for a barn quilt class. You will choose your quilt block. To be clear, this is a painting class just for fun. It does not involve the use of your sewing machine at all. You don’t need to bring a thing, except for lunch! Cost is $60 per person and includes all supplies. To register, visit http://creativesewing.com

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GALAX EVENTS VisitGalax.com Galax, Virginia is the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This friendly and charming city is rich with tradition, shopping, recreation and scenic beauty.

A visit to Galax, Virginia offers everything from quaint downtown shops to hiking and Old Time Bluegrass Music festivals.

Galax, Virginia is home to the largest Old Time Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention as well as the New River Trail. Come, explore Galax!

JANUARY 4: BREAKING UP CHRISTMAS 5:30 PM, The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St., Galax, JANUARY 26: BEACH NITE BAND 7:00 PM, The Rex Theater, 113 East Grayson St., Galax,

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