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Labor Day marked my one-year anniversary of being a VB local, and from the concerts to charities, beaches to parks – I’ve found that I can easily find local (and often free) events to enjoy every day! I love our Asneighborhoods!wecontinue to grow our team here at Virginia CONNECTOR, we deeply appreciate all the submissions from our readers and local organizations about local events. We strive hard to ensure that you know about all the local events and places to visit around town.
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CHOOSE LOCAL: Let’s all challenge ourselves this fall to see how many things we can experience locally, without the trouble and expense of out-of-area travel.
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This summer (Jun 1 Aug 31) the highest home sales price (closed and recorded) in the North End was $2,250,000 for the well-known Frank Lloyd Wright designed “Cooke House” on 51st Street. How lucky are we to have such historically diverse homes in our neighborhood!
is treating you well despite the chilly spring…summer is coming, thank goodness because if you are like us, we LIVE for beach weather! We both live in the North End of Virginia Beach and spend much of our summer days and nights on our respective beach paths with amazing family, friends, and neighbors like you.
Oh, and thanks for supporting our local businesses that make our community special!
Being REALTORS, we see daily the diversity of our neighborhood and how uniquely stunning each of our streets and homes are, as well as how the ebb and ßow of cultural shift, design ideas, and the natural environment affect our beautiful beach homes. In our newsletters, we like to regularly highlight some of these features or as we say, our “adventures in real estate.”
Oh, and thanks for supporting our local businesses that make our community special!
Amy MeredithMetzgerEmerson
With fall comes some of the best beach weather, so please take time to share the love by cleaning up a little more when walking back from the beach, inviting a friend to a beach sunset, or just taking a moment for your self to give gratitude for our neighborhood in this season.
We extend HUGE appreciation to our teachers, educators, and bus drivers all of whom support our families and are in full swing of back-to-school! We have amazing schools and can not show enough gratitude for all that you do for our children and community!
In this issue of The Connector, learn about the many amazing events happening this fall and we've provided a few of our picks for fall getaways, too! As always, we love hearing from you and are here to support you in your real estate endeavors!
The real estate information provided in this newsletter is a glimpse of where we are today, however, there are many factors that go into deciphering the data. If you have any speciÞc questions or are considering making any moves to purchase, sell, or invest in real estate in the Hampton Roads or Blue Ridge areas of Virginia, please give us a call for a conÞdential consultation.
Cheers to summer, we hope to hear from you soon!
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Being REALTORS, we see daily the diversity of our neighborhood and how uniquely stunning each of our streets and homes are, as well as how the ebb and ßow of cultural shift, design ideas, and the natural environment affect our beautiful beach homes. In our newsletters, we like to regularly highlight some of these features or as we say, our “adventures in real estate.”
The real estate information provided in this newsletter is a glimpse of where we are today, however, there are many factors that go into deciphering the data. If you have any speciÞc questions or are considering making any moves to purchase, sell, or invest in real estate in the Hampton Roads or Blue Ridge areas of Virginia, please give us a call for a conÞdential consultation.
Cheers!
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Thanks for all the feedback and support of this magazine. We love our neighbor hood and are so grateful to call the North End and Virginia home it truly is for LOVERS!
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is treating you well despite the chilly spring…summer is coming, thank goodness because if you are like us, we LIVE for beach weather! We both live in the North End of Virginia Beach and spend much of our summer days and nights on our respective beach paths with amazing family, friends, and neighbors like you.
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Cheers to summer, we hope to hear from you soon!
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#4 GETTING CLEVER WITH HOME OFFICE SPACE COVID-19 did a number on us all, but home offices have always been a thing they're just a bigger thing now. Flexible work schedules, mobile communications, and entrepreneurial zest are relocating us from the office downtown to our home.
Maintenance is limited to a cleaning and some caulking each spring. Repaint every 7 - 15 years. Wood requires repainting every 4 - 7 years.
The latest home renovation trends are all about energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors and making the best uses of space.
Trends show that we no longer want bigger we want better, more flexible, more efficient space. We're keeping closer tabs on our energy meters and leaning toward more maintenance-free exteriors.
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Foldaway walls turn a private study into an easy-flow party space. Walls can consist of fancy, glass panels ($600 to $1,600 per linear ft., depending on the system); or they can be simple vinyl-covered accordions ($1,230 for 7 ft. by 10 ft.). Walls on wheels are also a thing! ($775 for approximately 7 ft. by 7 ft.).
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Fancy rooms that are only used once or twice a year are becoming a thing of the past museum rooms, as they're called.
Fiber-cement siding is more expensive than paint-grade wood, vi nyl, and aluminum siding. Still, it's a solid investment. If you should decide to sell your house, you'll recover 83% of the project cost, according to the "Remodeling Impact Report" from the National Association of REALTORS®.
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We’re binging on electronics: cell phones, iPads, laptops then going to extremes with other energy-suckers by installing LED fixtures and turning the thermostat to 68 degrees.
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Once unnoticed nooks that displayed antique desks are blos soming into built-ins for books and collections. Add some doors, and you can hide office supplies and bins of loose pieces of kids' building blocks and toys.
Turn your laundry room from a place you dread to tread...to a thing of beauty that helps you keep your family in clean clothes.
Why not turn that mudroom into a laundry room big enough to get the job done, include more storage, add hanging space for hand-washables or items you don't want in the dryer at all! No more cramming extra bulk detergent, house supplies and whoknows-what into your utility sink (which, by the way seems to always have a laundry basket sitting over the top of it and can't be used as a sink anyway!).
Double prep sinks have evolved into dual-prep islands with lots of counter space and pull-out drawers and plenty of room for the entire family to join in meal-prep time.
Oversized and high-priced commercial appliances did we ever fire up six burners at once? are yielding to family-sized, midrange models that help convert at least one cabinet for storage.
Now that we're paring down and living smarter, storage is king!
Laptops and wireless connections make it possible for us to telecommute from anywhere in the house, but we still want/need a dedicated space (preferably with a door) for paperwork, supplies, printers, etc.
Storage is more than just baskets that give the illusion that we're more organized; we're reimagining and discovering that we can add built-in storage in unlikely spaces — under stairs, over doors, beneath floors.
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Take a walk around your home and see if one or more of these tips can help you reimagine a space; clean up a little (or a lot!) of clutter; make your home more energy-efficient or more useful.
#7 KITCHENS ARE GETTING BIGGER! Homes in general may be trending smaller, but the trend for kitchens is showing that we want bigger kitchens, according to an American Institute of Architects’ Home Design Trends Survey.
#5 BIGGER, MORE FUNCTIONAL LAUNDRY ROOMS
Kitchen remodels are trending toward opening the space more, perhaps even incorporating dining rooms that usually sit aban doned most of the time, and adding recycling centers, larger pantries, and even electronics recharging stations.
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Any space that already has plumbing hookups or are adjacent to rooms with running water can save on plumbing costs.
#6 STORAGE! CAN WE EVER HAVE ENOUGH STORAGE?
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Oversized master suites are being reinvented and even divided up to increase the size of a walk-in closet or add more built-in storage.
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3 GO LOW MAINTENANCE: According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans consume nearly 3 trillion gallons of water, 200 million gal lons of gas, and 70 million pounds of pesticides on their lawns each year. You can reduce your contribution to the problem by swapping out your conven tional lawn for a meadow (which is comprised of native plants already adapted to thrive in your region), xeriscaping (a drought-resistant option requiring no mowing and little to no irrigation) or by simply letting your grass grow wild and free. Talk to your neighbors about your decision and encourage them to do the
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1SAVE THE LIVES OF BIRDS: Bird populations are in decline due to a range of threats, including habitat loss and climate change. In fact, North America has lost more than one in four birds in the last 50 years, according to the Audubon Society. Amid this alarming trend, you can make the skies safer for birds by mitigating the chance of window strikes, one of the more common threats birds face. In the United States each year, 350 million or more wild birds are killed when striking windows. Research shows that applying decals that reflect ultraviolent sunlight to your home’s windows can substantially reduce the likeli hood of this occurring. Check out the bird decals from WindowAlert, which fea ture patterns that give the appearance of slightly frosted translucent glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes WindowAlert UV Liquid, a high-tech liquid that offers even greater protection when applied between decals. Remember, wild birds migrate in fall, making it an especially important season to take this step. From hummingbirds to eagles, learn more about the beautiful birds you love and how to protect them by visiting WindowAlert.com.
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Health experts say that establishing and maintaining family traditions can boost overall well-being and vitality, especially as we age.
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2 START A COMPOST BIN: Composting food scraps and yard waste is one action you can take with multiple benefits. It’s not just an excellent way to reduce the amount of trash you send to the landfill, your finished compost can be added to your lawn and garden to help plants thrive without chemical fertilizers. While it sounds simple since time does most of the work, there are some important composting do’s and don’ts to consider. Be sure to read up on best practices before you get started so that you only toss compostable items into the mix, and so you strike the right balance between nitrogen and carbon. This will speed up the process and yield higher-quality compost.
your little patch of land a safe haven for animals and by conserving natural resources, you can help make a difference at home this fall. ways to3GREEN LIVINGARTICLE
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“Think globally, act locally” is a motto that everyone should take to heart. It emphasizes the importance of real actions you can take at home and in your community, while stressing the fact that every creature on planet Earth is connected. With that in mind, here are three great ways to save the planet in your very own backyard this fall:
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1TRADITIONS HELP COMBAT LONELINESS: According to a 2020 survey by Cigna, 61% of adults reported being lonely – a 7 percentage-point increase from 2018. That feeling was likely exacerbated by the pandemic that followed. Traditions can help to combat feelings of isolation. Consider setting up weekly video calls or trading letters and notes with relatives who live far away. Regular trips to a favorite destination, such as a lake or beach, or celebrating important holidays together every year, can provide meaningful time together.
Here are some insights into the importance of traditions to well-being and vitality as we age, along with tips for keeping those connections going in your own circle of family and friends:
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TRADITIONS STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES: Traditions are not just for families; they can also strengthen ties among friends and communities. Consider getting a group of neighbors to gether for morning walks or meeting friends for shopping excursions. Make visiting the farmers market, attending free concerts in the park, playing community center bingo and gathering for other recurring local events part of your routine.
Health experts say that establishing and maintaining family traditions can boost overall well-be ing and vitality, especially as we age.
For more information about how to stay healthy while aging, visit www.cignamedicare.com.
3 TRADITIONS CAN MAKE US FEEL YOUNG AGAIN: From cooking and gardening to sports and games, family traditions often evoke old memories and make us feel young again. Sensory memories can be particularly powerful. Whether it’s a cookie bakeoff, ballpark peanuts and hot dogs, or a singalong around the piano, family rituals that include special sights, sounds and aromas are often the ones we think of most fondly.
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“As children become adults and move out of the house or away, the family traditions that bind us can sometimes get lost in the process,” says Aparna Abburi, president of Medicare and Car eAllies with Cigna, which provides insurance to hundreds of thousands of older adults through its Medicare plans. “Forming new traditions or reigniting old ones can keep us connected to loved ones, ultimately helping us feel more fulfilled, happier and healthier.”
As you embrace the rituals that matter most to you, remember that traditions don’t need to be rigid or set in stone.
2 TRADITIONS PASS ON FAMILY VALUES: Having shared values can help us feel connected to one another. Telling stories from the past or practicing cultural, spiritual and religious tradi tions are great ways to pass these values down from one generation to the next.
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“Just as you might modify a family recipe to suit your dietary needs or switch from weekly phone calls to weekly video calls, don’t be afraid to tweak and expand on older traditions so they’re relevant and interesting today – and for years to come,” says Abburi. 4
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the Artists Gallery of VIRGINIA BEACH
FUN FACT: The Artists Gallery was established 33 years ago in a space above a Chinese take-out restaurant on Pacific Avenue. Then, they liked to say you could buy “two eggrolls and a painting to go.”
WILLIAM CAMPBELL
Among these are artists who work in studios at the gallery and are often available to talk freely about their thinking behind each piece they are creating. It’s a unique chance to watch art being born.
If you'd like to communicate with William about his art or commissioning a piece for you, contact him at::
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WILLIAM CAMPBELL'S copy of Van Gogh's Fishing Boats in watercolor
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In a vibrant purple building in the middle of the Vibe Creative District is The Artists Gallery, a hive of activ ity and talent that has nurtured local artists for over 30 years in Virginia Beach. On these pages are some of the different artists and styles you’ll find there. However, these are but a few of the more than 50 artists you’ll find represented. On a following page, you’ll find a complete listing of artists you’ll enjoy exploring time after time.
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I seek to make my paintings rich, bold explorations that display the potential of pure pigment applied without dilution. I love looking deeply into the natural world and drawing out the balance, beauty and color that can be secretly hidden there.
My creative process is inspired by my rela tionship with my subject, the sea. Perhaps a photograph or just a memory of a special day at sea brings me to the canvas. Using acrylics or oils and brushes or palette knife helps to bring out the emotion I feel.”
Acrylics are my choice of medium and my paint ings are expressionistic. My inspiration is mood, movement and light. My subjects are anything or anyone with a story to tell through movement.”
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Inspired by being in the field with nature and wildlife, my passion is to paint primarily with oils or draw with colored pencil or pen & ink to give a realistic representation."
I create handcrafted lampwork glass beads under intense heat and flame. Every piece of my jewelry is thus of unique design, highest quality and guaranteed.”
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I consider altered books to be a way of eliciting a fur ther message from usually discarded books, giving an artistic twist that augments the original narrative. I’m proud to be a pioneer in this art form.”
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I am a functional potter, inspired by nature and still life painting. My work is simple and straightforward, focusing on its future use and letting what it con tains shine through.”
I am a sculptor who creates large colorful ceramic and mixed media birds, bugs, animals and flowers that mirror the natural world with an abstract, fanciful twist."
I am an oil painter of natural forms, who enjoys the movement and three-dimensional quality of plants, flowers, and still life. I prefer to paint close-up views in a large format on canvas. The large size lets me create a more dynamic impact, empha sizing the beauty found in nature.”
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To get a good sampling of the treasures in the Gallery, you can go to its Online Store. Just visit www.The ArtistsGallery.org. A great way to burn less gas, buy more art!
My unapologetic us of various mediums and contrasting color temperatures hint at my romantic approach to abstract art. A close glance at my work will reveal multiple layers of shapes patterns and color fluctuation.”
I have found my passion by merging my Photography with Art. Utilizing my own artistic techniques, I create fine art that makes one wonder if they are paintings. I invite you to a magical world, as you step in and look around."
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The Virginia Beach Art Center (also in the purple building) is the home of The Artists Gallery. There you will find pottery classes and art classes for students of all ages. The Art Center also hosts a monthly juried exhibition, which is open to artists throughout the community and many Artist Gallery members regularly participate. The combination of the Art Center and the Gallery creates a dynamic range of art experience, from beginning student to professional artist, all in one building. Little wonder it’s the anchor of the ViBe!
To see full Artists Gallery Artist Roster see page 30
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MARKETING MINUTE Have YouWeirdSomethingNoticedYouWhenWatchTV?
by Dave Stinson Co-founder Digital Nation Media
Surely, you have noticed the occurrence when you search for something online, or simply mention something in the presence of your phone; then, get followed by ads by a company related to your keystroke or private conversation. Big brother is watching (and listening), there is no doubt about that. In those circumstances, "Big Brother' is simply a company accessing your digital profile through a third party (that you've somehow granted access) to 'deliver' you a targeted ad for something you have shown interest in purchasing. Is this something that you are o.k. with? Do you tend to follow the rabbit down its' marketing hole and buy something, or do you think it is creepy and dismiss the marketing attempts by said, 'Big Brother?'
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Surely, you have noticed the occurrence when you search for something online, or simply mention something in the presence of your phone; then, get followed by ads by a company related to your keystroke or private conversation. Big brother is watching (and listening), there is no doubt about that. In those circumstances, "Big Brother' is simply a company accessing your digital profile through a third party (that you've somehow granted access) to 'deliver' you a targeted ad for something you have shown interest in purchasing. Is this something that you are o.k. with? Do you tend to follow the rabbit down its' marketing hole and buy something, or do you think it is creepy and dismiss the marketing attempts by said, 'Big Brother?'
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Well all that being said, and asked, have you noticed something weird when you watch TV lately? Welcome to the world of 'Addressable' targeting. Now, for example, when you are watching HGTV, and your neighbor is watching HGTV at the same exact time, you are both being delivered different commercials based on your digital footprint. It's called 'Addressable' because all the digital nuggets lead to your home's IP address. The commercials you are watching are targeted to you directly based on where your phone has been and what you have searched for online (and all those 'Likes' and 'Follows' on social media). You are viewing advertisements that align with your lifestyle. It that a good thing, or 'Have You Noticed Something Weird When You Watch TV'?
Well all that being said, and asked, have you noticed something weird when you watch TV lately? Welcome to the world of 'Addressable' targeting. Now, for example, when you are watching HGTV, and your neighbor is watching HGTV at the same exact time, you are both being delivered different commercials based on your digital footprint. It's called 'Addressable' because all the digital nuggets lead to your home's IP address. The commercials you are watching are targeted to you directly based on where your phone has been and what you have searched for online (and all those 'Likes' and 'Follows' on social media). You are viewing advertisements that align with your lifestyle. It that a good thing, or 'Have You Noticed Something Weird When You Watch TV'?
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As the relaxing summer comes to an end, the return to school can be a stressful time for you and your child. Not only are back-to-school jitters emotionally taxing, but the physical effects of exposure to germs, heavy backpacks, and high-impact sports can all be harmful to your child. You also have plenty going on: supplies to buy, new teachers to meet, and classes to sign up for. On your long to-do list, consider adding chiropractic care.
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Back to school also means a lot of time back in a seat. Some teachers are opposed to children leaving their seats, so some seated stretches are great tools to teach your child. Teach them about proper posture while seated, which means books/tablets held at eye level, feet flat on the floor, and their back up against the back of their seat. With proper posture, your child will greatly reduce their chance of suffering from back, neck and shoulder pain.
Your child has been begging for the cool est new backpack, but what looks trendy today can lead to back issues later. Look for a backpack with ergonomic straps that are wide and padded. Be sure it is made of durable material, and try to find one with additional padding on the lower back area.
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Stretching is always important for your spine's health, but especially so if the summer vacation was a little less active than usual. Although kids are generally more flexible than adults, be sure your child does some stretches. Before engaging in any strenuous activity, your child should warm up and stretch 10 to 15 minutes and include a cool down after a workout. This will help prevent injury to muscles that might not have been used in some time.
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A healthy nervous system will have your body communicating and operating as it should, including the immune system. Back to school also means exposure to many bugs and viruses, so it's especially important that your child's immune system is functioning at its best. With regular chiropractic care, your child's nervous system will be operating at 100%, keeping your kiddo happy and healthy.
You also need to be mindful of how the backpack is packed, and how your child wears it. Both shoulder straps should be worn, and the backpack should be snug against your child's back so there is minimal movement and impact on the lower back while walking. The backpack shouldn't go much lower than your child's
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backside, and should not reach their legs. When packing the backpack, put the heaviest items (like books) closest to the body, with lighter and oddly-shaped items furthest away. Be sure the straps are adjusted properly so weight is evenly distributed. Lastly, the weight of the backpack should not exceed 10 to 15% of your child's body weight. Backpacks that exceed this weight can cause your child to be pulled backwards and compensate by bending at the waist and/or shrugging the shoulders.
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Most of the chocolate in Halloween candy is going to be milk choco late. There is a sliding scale, based on weight, as to how dangerous it is to dogs. We will just say that if a 100-pound Lab happens to get one small, bite-sized Snickers™ bar it is not good, but not worth a trip to the vet and inducing vomiting, for this could cause more harm than the chocolate. It is best to let the liver and kidneys take care of it in the case of the 100-pound Lab. On the other hand, if a 10-pound Yorkie were to ingest the same amount of chocolate, you're going to want to get them to the vet. For a more in-depth discus sion of this, please sign up for one of our Pet CPR and First Aid Classes. With all of this in mind, the best place to store your Halloween candy is in
This has the highest concentration and is typically 95% dark. From there, the next most lethal is baker's choc olate or the semi-dark. Though it is unlikely that anyone would give those out on Halloween, if you have them in your home keep them on a top shelf in the pantry.
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With the trunk or treats and the main event trick or treating approaching, it will soon be time for the diges tion of the candy. Whether you are taste-testing your kid's candy or will have some left over from your own handing out, it is important to keep chocolate and other candy ingredi ents out of the reach of dogs.
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It is the theobromine in chocolate that is dangerous and possibly lethal to dogs. The darker the chocolate the higher the concentration. There is some debate over whether or not white chocolate is safe for dogs, as it includes little to no theobromine, but it is best to avoid it out of caution but who gives out white chocolate for
Your pup may want to join in on the Halloween fun, but chocolate and pups don't mix
There are dangers other than choc olates, and we go over all ingested poisons in our Pet CPR and First Aid classes, but most of the Halloween candy, or at least the good kinds, have chocolate.
the chocolate most lethal to dogs is pure cocoa powder.
your stomach. There is little chance of your dog reaching it there. After that, on top of the fridge or in the fridge is good, or deep on the back of a countertop where few counter-surf ing dogs can reach. Inside a closet or on a pantry shelf can work as well. Wherever you store your Halloween candy, it is best that it is out of reach of dogs, but if they do get into it in an amount that can cause serious prob lems, calling poison control or your vet is recommended. With proper dosing and guidance from a profes sional, hydrogen peroxide can be used to induce vomiting, and if you don't have that on hand a vet visit is always a good precaution when your pet's safety is concerned.
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There are so many things to do in this area of VA and the mountain views are surreal from many locations. These renovated buses are super functional and accommodating best of all you can “glamp” in a very unique way without having to bring all the gear with you! While in this area, kick off the fall season with hiking at Wintergreen, Humpback Rocks or the Crozet Tunnel. Go apple picking then catch lunch and a cider at Bryant’s Farm (bryantscider.com). There are so many things to do in this region everyday. PRO TIP: Don’t go on a Monday when many places are closed! bit.ly/3CLKdyX
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This beautiful campground is just a quick drive over to the Eastern Shore via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. It's a mecca for family fun in a beautiful setting…best of all there are several glamping and camp ing options to choose among. October is especially fun here and well-known for the Halloween weekend events! Load up all your costumes and decorations, and all the camping things you need of course, and spend a week end here. Order a bag of fresh clams from the on-site food shack and roast them over your fire! Fun for all ages and well worth all the effort! sunoutdoors.com
One of our absolute favorite places in the fall and definitely the most “luxe” glamping around STUNNING tipis! Sandy River offers a unique under-the-stars experience with beautiful furnishings and bedding. They even bring wood for your fire pit and have a heated pool. The property can accommodate you with outdoor equipment for biking and kayaking in the local area of Farmville and, new this year, is a local distill ery! The chicken coop nearby offers a little farm flair grab some eggs from the happy chicks and cook breakfast! sandyriveroutdooradventures.com
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Tessa Duquette is a Virginia Beach artist who painted her first mural in the festival. The shells she painted on a wall near 17th Street Marketplace on Virginia Beach Boulevard were ones she collected on the shore of Croatan Beach with her young sons. While painting, Tessa was offered three additional mural commissions.
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The ViBe District of Virginia Beach, known for its quaint shops, beachy atmosphere and pedestrian-friendly streets, enjoyed some colorful art additions this August. Ten different artists, each work ing with locally owned businesses, were commissioned to paint murals within ten days. Using only their equipment and artistic vision, each painter contributed a unique piece of public art to our community. Walls that were previously plain and commonplace have come alive with color and creativity that property owners have promised will be preserved for at least two years, according to the ViBe Creative District’s website.
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Thruogh interviewing some of the artists, we were able to learn how meaningful each artwork was to the artists and the businesses they partnered with.
The Mural Festival was made possible through the non-profit ViBe Creative District and presented by Rite Aid, with sponsor ship support from more than a dozen local companies.
Kate Pittman is a nonprofit arts executive with over 16 years experience working in Hampton Roads. In her role as director for the first arts district in Virginia Beach, she works with a nonprofit board of community leaders, city officials, a business association of approximately 100 small local businesses and over 200 artists to champion local culture. Pittman partners with artists and entrepreneurs to collaborate in the unique and engaging destination called ViBe. The ViBe District has rapidly grown since its 2015 adoption by city council with the addition of over 50 new small businesses and over 350 works of art. The ViBe Creative District has raised over $1 Million dollars to support local artists and small businesses and has received 750 positive press articles including Jeopardy, Rolling Stone Magazine and Southern Living. Pittman lives with her husband and sons in Virginia Beach.
who partnered with Esoteric, painted an abstract piece of soft colors that arch toward the sky.
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She noted that “esoteric” refers to the idea that only a few have knowledge, which is connected to the upscale restaurant’s goal to be an unusual and delicious indestinationthearea. who painted at Ambassador Inn & Suites, in partner ship with Virginia African American Cultural Center, painted three African-American women standing confidently, framed against a deep blue sky full of spar kling stars. Each woman is holding an item of signif icance, including a lamp, architect tools and books. Some of her favorite local shops include Three Ships Coffee and The Pink Dingy.
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We spoke with Rite Aid’s CEO Heyward Donigan, a Virginia Beach resident, who explained how this is a way for her compa ny to give back. “Community means a lot to us, and we want to be a vibrant part of a vibrant community.”
Featured teen artist Leani Thurton painted her first wall mural at Organic Beginnings Montessori School where Summer Paradiso, a former Virginia Beach City Public Schools art teacher, painted on the opposite side of the building. Both women painted murals inspired by the environment. Leani’s depicted larger-than-life flowers and Summer’s mural was in partnership with the Lynnhaven River, featuring animals found in our local eco system.
painted a double stack of shipping containers situated on the future home Atlantic Park surf park on the corner of 19th Street and Arctic Avenue. Hanna’s artwork featured boldly colored people enjoying a Virginia Beach scene with the words, “Together we will do so much.”
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who created a piece for Rite Aid, painted a wide flowing piece with colors of blue, green and yellow framing a peaceful woman’s face. He was honored and pleased to be chosen for this mural, meant to celebrate self-care and re flect Rite Aid’s stated goal to make women feel comfortable in their own skin. Asked where art ists find inspiration for their creativity, Sam said everyone loves to create when they’re young and that there is an artist in all of us.
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is a Philadelphia based artist. Santoleri brought sketches created all around the world from prior US Embassy spon sored cultural exchange projects for his mural on the back of North End Bag Co. that includes many painted abstract drawings and a detailed dragonfly.
painted on the back of a two-story house behind Wave Riding Vehicles in The Alley on 19th Street. This whimsical, alternative artwork is a nod to the WVR’s Logstradomus Surf competition and its creator Chase Pittman.
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FREE FAMILY PARK Bring the entire family to 24th Street Park for free activities on Saturday and Sunday including free pumpkin picking, art kits, face painting, balloon animals & ro tating performances from local youth and performance groups. Sat & Sunday, 12 PM–4 PM
The Boardwalk Art Show takes place on the boardwalk between 24th & 32nd streets @ the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
30+ blocks of daily concerts on the board walk featuring local, regional, and national recording artists. Over 225 artisans display handmade work at an Art & Craft Show ranked #5 out of 200 Fine Art & Design Shows across the country. 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune's Inter national Sandsculpting Championship on display. Other events include Neptune's 8k Race, Grand Parade, Surfing Classic, Atlan tic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more!
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The premier location of the art show, the VIP Beach Club in 31st Street Park. Beach Club ticket holders enjoy lunch, custom cocktails & live entertainment. The club features lounge seating, free valet parking, outdoor games & complimentary wine and bourbon tastings throughout the weekend.
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Now in its 66th year, the Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the only outdoor art shows produced by an accredited museum and strives to have the highest caliber fine art in the relaxing setting of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Ranked as a top 15 Fine Art Show of the Decade by Sunshine Artist maga zine, this three-day festival welcomes nearly 200 artists from around the country, featuring fine art across several mediums.
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MIKE DENNIS is a wood turner who transforms old, diseased or insect-riddled wood into beautiful vases or bowls.
TOM DUNTEMANN is famed for his watercolors and aviation subjects, but recently added oil paintings and graphite drawing.
STACY ALLIN creates lampwork glass bead jewelry. See her art featured on page 13.
VALENTINA COPELAND repurposes old books, magazines, handwritten letters, boxes and photographs and assembles them into meaningful art.
BETH ANN SCOTT works mainly in acrylic and paint pen using bright colors, sharp lines and patterns to create images that pop from the canvas.
PAIL FRANCOIS His "industrial surrealism" is exe cuted in acrylics, pen & pencil, and sometimes printed photographs.
CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS creates wonderfully textured watercolor and multi-media paintings that border on abstraction, but always include recognizable subject matter.
BUZZY HAMBERG creates both functional and decorative pottery. Her ceramic fish are widely collected.
NAMIKO MAHONEY paints detailed flowers, natural landscapes and architectural scenes.
SHELLY CLEVODEMENCE is a potter whose functional pieces often feature earthy colors and leafy designs..
NANCY BAZIN is the author of “Why I Love to Paint Birds." Her whimsical art also includes abstract patterns in bright colors.
JAN BARCO makes sculptures of leather and jewel ry, usually of animals, birds and sea life.
SANDI SNIDER is an art photographer who loves capturing the perfect “moment in time."
PAT KIRBY is a pastel and mixed media artist who paints enticing landscapes and still life subjects.
CHRIS TOLTON finds striking photographic sub jects in nature, landscapes, seascapes, among others.
ELIZABETH WAITEKUS paints in oils, as well as acrylics, and is best known for her paintings of angels and symbolic realms of the spiritual.
SHIRLEY LU finds inspiration in water. Droplets, ripples & waves that dance, glisten & mesmerize, rendered in oil, pastel & other media.
MICHELE BARNES is fascinated by botany and the art of encaustics is a large part of her artmaking, as well as printmaking and calligraphy.
MABELLE LANSDELL creates art that often features expressive baby doll eyes in a style of gentle and whimsical surrealism.
KAY HOFLER paints flowers and still life. See her art featured on page 14.
CAROL JOANNETTE loves telling a story through art. Her Sparrow Series does so in acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, pen & ink versions.
DEBRA BURD is an abstract and figurative painter in oil and cold wax.
JANET OGREN has pursued a passion to record the beauty of nature and wild animals to far corners of the world.
SALLY CADE draws on her experience in Charles ton SC to help create landscapes, seascapes and architecture in oil.
CAROLYN MAIN finds her psychiatric background useful as she paints watercolors, ranging from people and places to the abstract.
MAGGIE KERRIGAN is a book artist. See her art featured on page 14.
PAM GRAY is a ceramicist whose cups and plates often feature elements of animal imagery.
RICH GRAY is a paper artist who was inspired by origami and his time stationed in Japan.
DONNA DONLIN works in oils; enjoys creating figures, beach scenes, animals and still life.
AMY LEE forms bright, richly colored pottery by hand in small batch themes.
SUSAN CHECK creates oil paintings centered on river scenes, after an award-winning career as a watercolorist.
KELLY RIGGS is a potter. See her art featured on page 13.
SUSAN WERBY is a photographic artist. See her art featured on page 15.
DAVID GWALTNEY is both an inventive digital artist and an accomplished potter.
BARBARA KOBYLINSKA is a sculptor. See her art featured on page 14.
SHIRLEY HURD ANDERSON is an artist adept in watercolor, acrylics and oils, ranging from still life to abstract subject matter.
CONSTANCE FAHEY paints seascapes. See her art featured on page 13.
JEAN HEARST is a New Orleans native who loves capturing the light with plein air paintings in soft pastels or oil, as well as drawing the face and figure in expressive ways.
ROSE MOON turns to the forms of nature to inspire many of her richly-colored pottery pieces.
RICK RICKETTS combines photography and painting on his digital canvas. His art of local icons, imaginary ocean scenes and sea life is ever-evolving. His mantra is “Everything is art.”
DICK RAWLS paints prolifically in oils, with subjects drawn from natural scenes, jazz musicians, travel and the old masters. From cars to cornfields, he’ll paint it.
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WILLIAM MULLIGAN sculpts primarily in clay, inspired by the human figure, testing the boundary between realism and abstraction.
CINDY HARRISON is a wildlife painter. See her art featured on page 13.
TONYA HOPSON employs signature bold colors and linework in watercolor and acrylic paintings in a variety of techniques and subjects.
FRED FREEMAN sculpts in clay, usually stoneware, to create figurative pieces that are inventive and often amusing.
LYNNE SWARD is a celebrated fiber artist whose highly patterned and brightly colored creations always include joy as a main ingredient.
DEBORAH ORRICK is a bead weaver, creating beautifully-crafted jewelry out of glass beads and Swarovski crystals.
AMY RATLIFF is a watercolorist who paints in both oils and acrylics, finding inspiration in the local environ ment, her travels and the human figure.
JAIMIE PHILLIPS is a widely known muralist and oil painter, inspired by nature’s ever-changing beauty and the mysterious ways of the world.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL is a pastel artist. See him featured on page 12.
DON MALPASS paints cosmic images. He also builds models, some used in the movie Star Trek: Renegades.
SHAWMEI SHEN is trained in both Chinese and western art, combining the two into a singular style.
JORGE SAENZ is an abstract and figurative artist. See her art featured on page 15.
VINNIE BUMATAY is an acrylic painter. See his art featured on page 13.
KATHY STAICER works in different media, includ ing watercolors and soft pastels.
ROBERT HITT both instructs pottery and creates functional pieces that often include sea life designs.
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